cross-bleed
cross-bleed
i. An air ducting system used in multiengine turbojet aircraft in which compressor-bled air from one engine can be directed to the other engine and can be used to operate an air starter.
ii. A pneumatic system designed in such a way that it is connected to all engines, and bleed from one engine permits operation of accessories on another.
ii. A pneumatic system designed in such a way that it is connected to all engines, and bleed from one engine permits operation of accessories on another.
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