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FIIG:  T197-A

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  AC

Type:  0

Definition:  A reciprocating internal combustion engine, may be with or without container, in which the power necessary to produce motion of the mechanism is obtained by igniting a compressed fuel and air mixture within the cylinder(s) of the machine, by means of introducing an electrical spark into the compression chamber. The engine consists of a cylinder block assembly complete with CYLINDER HEAD, GASOLINE ENGINES(s); OIL PAN(s) and may include attachments or accessories, such as STARTER, ENGINE, GASOLINE; RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLANT; FILTER (1), FLUID; FLYWHEEL, ENGINE; HOUSING, FLYWHEEL or GENERATOR (1), ENGINE ACCESSORY. It does not include a TANK (1), FUEL, ENGINE. For a complete operating power unit mounted on a base, see POWER UNIT (1), GASOLINE. Excludes: ENGINE, AIRCRAFT, RECIPROCATING.

Basic INC:  70719

Basic Name:  ENGINE

Description:  1. A machine that converts thermal energy by use of fuel into mechanical energy or mechanical power to produce force and motion. Excludes MOTOR and all items that derive their power from electricity, springs, or hydraulics.