Core lock

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounSeizure of a turbine engine due to misalignment and loss of clearance between stationary and rotating components, caused by different components cooling and contracting at different rates following engine shutdown or flameout.

2.VerbTo experience core lock.

Synonyms

unstart surge spooldown blisk windmill restart deep stall stall contrarotation burnout lockpin spoolup gust lock

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