Cryptic crossword clue
Old note found in burnt out part of engine

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TURBOFAN

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The straight part
We know that "part of engine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of engine = turbofan.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TURBOFAN mean?

TURBOFAN noun
  1. A turbojet engine having a (typically ducted) fan that forces air directly into the hot exhaust and obtains a portion of the thrust from the turbojet and a portion from the turbojet section.

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