Figure 6-23 is a simplified diagram of the
entire propulsion control system.
LOCAL CONTROL CONSOLE
The local control console is a secondary
operating station. It is located in the engine room
near the propulsion equipment. It controls and
contains the necessary controls and indicators to
permit direct local (manual) control of the
propulsion equipment. The direct local mode of
control, although still electronic, permits opera-
tion of the equipment in a manual mode. The
local control console provides facilities for local
control of plant starting, normal operation,
monitoring, and stopping. Figure 6-24 shows
propulsion control stations including the local
operating console. The two main controls on this
console are the remote throttle control and the
pitch control. The remote throttle provides
control of the power produced by the gas turbine
engine. This control is graduated in percent of gas
Figure 6-24.—Propulsion control console (local).
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