Patent classifications
F02K1/78
Nozzle-to-engine mount reinforcement through which mounting fasteners are visible
A nozzle assembly is provided and includes an outer cowl, an inner nozzle sleeve disposable within the outer cowl, nested support rings by which the outer cowl and the inner nozzle sleeve are coupled, sets of rivets to respectively connect the nested support rings to the inner nozzle sleeve, the nested support rings together and the nested support rings to the outer cowl and an elongate washer configured to reinforce three or more rivets of one or more of the sets of rivets.
Turbomachine components including castellation flanges and methods for coupling turbomachine components
Turbomachines and methods for coupling first and second turbomachine components are provided. The components include castellated flange arrangements that provide an improved retention method for retaining the components that is far superior in than bolts and nuts, especially for massive unbalance loading.
INSTRUMENTED TURBINE EXHAUST DUCT
A gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises an instrumented exhaust duct including a set of exhaust temperature probes installed at the exhaust end of the duct in an air space between the engine outer case and a surrounding engine nacelle. A shield is removably installed at the end of the exhaust duct to protect the probes and associated wiring in the air space.
INVERSE MODULATION OF SECONDARY BLEED
A cooling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an offtake duct that has an offtake inlet coupled to a cooling source, the offtake duct defining a throat, and a valve downstream of the throat. The valve couples the offtake duct and a first cooling flow path. The valve is operable to selectively modulate flow through the offtake duct. A bleed passage includes a bleed inlet coupling the offtake duct and a second cooling flow path. The bleed inlet is defined at a location between the offtake inlet and the throat, inclusive. A method of cooling a propulsion system is also disclosed.
INVERSE MODULATION OF SECONDARY BLEED
A cooling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an offtake duct that has an offtake inlet coupled to a cooling source, the offtake duct defining a throat, and a valve downstream of the throat. The valve couples the offtake duct and a first cooling flow path. The valve is operable to selectively modulate flow through the offtake duct. A bleed passage includes a bleed inlet coupling the offtake duct and a second cooling flow path. The bleed inlet is defined at a location between the offtake inlet and the throat, inclusive. A method of cooling a propulsion system is also disclosed.
SMART MATERIALS TO FORM NACELLE CORE STRUCTURE
A smart materials system includes a first tool configured to respond to an external stimulus, a second tool configured to respond to the external stimulus, and a core layer disposed between the first tool and the second tool such that the core layer is deformed when the first tool and the second tool respond to the external stimulus.
SMART MATERIALS TO FORM NACELLE CORE STRUCTURE
A smart materials system includes a first tool configured to respond to an external stimulus, a second tool configured to respond to the external stimulus, and a core layer disposed between the first tool and the second tool such that the core layer is deformed when the first tool and the second tool respond to the external stimulus.
Fire seal end cap and associated multi-member assembly and method
A fire seal end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion, wherein the plug portion protrudes from the cap portion, and wherein the cap portion and the plug portion are formed from a fire-resistant material.
Fire seal end cap and associated multi-member assembly and method
A fire seal end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion, wherein the plug portion protrudes from the cap portion, and wherein the cap portion and the plug portion are formed from a fire-resistant material.
SYSTEMS FOR THRUST REVERSER WITH TEMPERATURE AND FLUID MANAGEMENT
A thrust reverser system includes at least one hinge coupled to the thrust reverser system so as to be adjacent to at least one opening defined in the thrust reverser system. The thrust reverser system includes at least one body coupled to the at least one hinge. The at least one body has a first body end and an opposing second body end. The body pivotally coupled to the hinge such that a portion of the body is positionable within the at least one opening and the body includes at least one counterweight at the first body end or the second body end. The body is positioned within the at least one opening based on an operating condition of the gas turbine engine.