petal cowling

petal cowling
A cowling that is shaped like a flower when open and made up of large hinged segments. A cowling is a covering surrounding the whole or part of an engine or a power unit installed on the aircraft that is either hinged or otherwise removable. Cowls minimize drag and help cool the engine.

Aviation dictionary. 2014.

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