Aviation Dictionary

Starter/generator

A combined unit used on turbine engines. The device acts as a starter for rotating the engine, and after running, internal circuits are shifted to convert the device into a generator.

Dictionary Term

Starter/generator

Definition

A combined unit used on turbine engines. The device acts as a starter for rotating the engine, and after running, internal circuits are shifted to convert the device into a generator.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021