Single Aisle TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

ENGINE SYSTEM D/O (3)

ENGINE SEALS (continued)
SEAL PRESSURIZATION PRINCIPLE
The sumps are sealed with labyrinth type oil seals, which must be
pressurized in order to make sure that the oil is retained within the oil
circuit and, therefore, minimize oil consumption.
Pressurization air is extracted from the primary airflow (booster
discharge) and injected between the two labyrinth seals. The air,
looking for the path with the least resistance, flows across the oil seal,
thus preventing oil from escaping.
Any oil that might cross the oil seal is collected in a cavity between
the seals and routed to drain pipes.
Once inside the oil sump cavity, the pressurization air becomes vented
air and is directed to an air/oil rotating separator and then, out of the
engine through the center vent tube, the rear extension duct and the
flame arrestor.
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