any device which prevents a safe torque value from being exceeded, but specifically one which is used on a constant-speed turboprop to prevent it from delivering excess power to its propeller
a device designed to slip at a given preset value, to restrict torque to such value
limit placed on an engine that restricts the amount of power the engine is allowed to deliver
Torque limiters or freewheels may be fitted to universal joint transmissions only on the side adjoining the driven machine. The universal-joint transmission shaft must be marked accordingly.
