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A turbocharger gets its power from what?

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  1. The engine's exhaust gases
  2. A gear train from the crankshaft
  3. An electric motor

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  1. PHAK ch 7, Aircraft Systems (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. PHAK ch 7, Aircraft Systems (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. PHAK ch 7, Aircraft Systems (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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