Aviation Dictionary

Turbocharger

An air compressor driven by exhaust gases, which increases the pressure of the air going into the engine through the carburetor or fuel injection system.

Dictionary Term

Turbocharger

Definition

An air compressor driven by exhaust gases, which increases the pressure of the air going into the engine through the carburetor or fuel injection system.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021