How Jet Engines Work — Cirrus Vision Jet Engine | Williams International FJ33-5A Fanjet Engine

Let's look inside how a jet engine works using the Cirrus Vision Jet engine model!

During my training for my Cirrus Jet SF50 type rating I found this excellent 3D printed model of a Williams International FJ33-5A jet engine.

** CHAPTERS **
0:00 - Intro, Specs
0:23 - N1 (low pressure) and N2 (high pressure) systems
0:48 - Bypass System
1:40 - Ignition System (Starting the the N2 System)
4:02 - N1 System Activation by Exhaust Gasses
5:12 - Centrifugal Compressor
5:42 - Bleed Air System
6:06 - Reaching Idle RPM (Low 50's % in Williams Engines)
6:52 - Tower Shaft & Permanent Magnet Alternator & FADEC Power
7:30 - 8% N2

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[markserbu]

Nicely done! Funny, I had an entire semester on jet engine design in college and at the end we ended up with no clue what parts actually made up the engine but could tell you all the math behind it. A video like this should have been shown on day one of the class! So I assume N1 and N2 are geared together?

[turbinepower]

I used to work at Williams in the 80s in Walled Lake Michigan as an A&P mechanic rebuilding auxiliary power units and cruise missle engines.

[johnbolongo]

Nicely English man who invented this was pure genius.

[Prestoux]

Informative! I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and had the pleasure maintaining the GE-F110 and several other turbofans. I had some questions regarding centrifugal compressors and your presentation helped me to understand. Thanks, stay blessed 🫡

[itcomes_inwaves]

This is incredible. I had no idea how any jet engine worked and this was a fantastic introduction. Very thankful you take the time to make these videos! I’ll be watching more

[luizfernandobarros]

Commander Ricch. I want to thank you for your fundamental explanations of the operation of the WILLIAMS FJ 33 5A. turbine CAMBIO ! . (over) LUIZ.

[TBLightning]

Finishing up my instrument rating in an SR20 today but I love watching the Vision's go in and out of the airport. I'd love to get the chance to fly one. Great video!

[mattgreven]

thank you for (eventually) spinning the engine in the correct direction!

[lastphaseofthis]

I saw your video on Facebook and I knew that in one and then two pressures meant that they were on different shafts but I had to come see this video to double-check and that is yet another mind-blower it's like a turbo inside of a Turbo

[bruceross]

Getting into my final training at Cirrus and I have several thousands of hours in turbines. BUT I could never do an adequate job of explaining how it works. I do now. THANKS!!!

[sonnyburnett]

Great video, engineers decide what’s N-1 and N-2 according to the engine model though. But you taught me several things about this wonderful engine, thanks.

[NAA]

Nice vid. You won't believe how many pilots don't know the difference between a turbine and a compressor.

[js_filming]

Well thats one little beast for sure. Nicely explained, thanks!

[likenl]

Really enjoyed the video thank you! I work on Honeywell TFE 731s and it took me a few months to figure out how a turbo fan engine works but they are fun to build

[billsixtwo]

Great explanation!
Williams International was just a mile away from were I lived in Commerce Michigan.
Super secure facility, since they also make jet engines for U.S. military aircraft and missiles.

[mrgreyman]

I love videos like this one, for a complete beginner such as myself, they are extremely educational.

[stevensonchambers]

I have noticed that smaller jet engines such as this one(but not as small as micro turbines or an APU) use a hybrid axial-centrifugal compressor. That seems to provide the best efficiency at that size as opposed to just a pure centrifugal or axial flow compressor.

[h]

A great explanation, thanks. Previously I put all this down to magic. Stators - I never knew how clever they are

[endtimeawakening]

Excellent explanation! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us! God bless!

[edelmanahouseknechta-zmlz]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge . Grat presentation .❤