B64D2027/268

ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a propulsor section including a rotor, a gear train, a low spool and a high spool. A static structure includes a first case and a second case. A mount system includes a forward mount and an aft mount arranged in a plane containing an engine axis of rotation. The forward mount is secured to the first case. The aft mount is secured to the second case.

ENGINE MOUNT WAITING FAIL SAFE DETECTION
20220194609 · 2022-06-23 · ·

A system for mounting a gas turbine engine to a pylon and for detecting a failure within the system, the gas turbine engine comprising a first case, is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a first mount connecting the first case to the pylon; and a first sensor configured to detect a first relative motion between the first case and the first mount.

Mounting apparatus for a gas turbine engine
11365650 · 2022-06-21 · ·

A mounting apparatus for mounting a gas turbine engine to an aircraft. The mounting apparatus includes a thrust strut operably connected to the gas turbine engine and the aircraft. The thrust strut defines a thrust strut axis. The mounting apparatus further includes a restraining structure. The restraining structure includes a bracket circumferentially disposed on the thrust strut and at least one elongate member connected to the bracket and the gas turbine engine. The restraining structure radially and circumferentially constrains the thrust strut with respect to the thrust strut axis of the thrust strut while allowing the thrust strut to move in the direction of thrust strut axis.

THRUST LOAD REACTION ASSEMBLY
20220185491 · 2022-06-16 · ·

An assembly for reacting a thrust load from an engine, the assembly comprising a frame, a pin, an evener bar, and left and right thrust links. The frame includes an upper pin interface and a lower pin interface. The pin extends through the upper pin interface and the lower pin interface and includes an upper end and a lower end. The evener bar engages the lower end of the pin below the lower pin interface and connects the left and right thrust links to the pin. The pin is configured to react the thrust load at the lower pin interface and the upper pin interface thereby forming a distributed force couple between the lower pin interface and the upper pin interface.

Aircraft propulsive assembly and method for checking the integrity of an engine attachment of the propulsive assembly
11345480 · 2022-05-31 · ·

An aircraft propulsive assembly comprising a pylon and a turbomachine attached to the pylon by an engine attachment system. The attachment system comprises two engine attachments each secured to the pylon and to the turbomachine. Each engine attachment comprises at least one fitting attached to the pylon by a first main link, and attached to the turbomachine by a second main link. Each main link has a clearance-free fit. The fitting being, moreover, secured to either the pylon or the turbomachine by an additional link, referred to as a safety link, which backs up one of the main links. The safety link is in the form of an assembly with a clearance. The assembly of the safety link comprises at least one passage which receives, in a sliding manner, a tool for checking a presence of the clearance.

Engine mount system for a gas turbine engine

A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a propulsor section including a rotor, a gear train, a low spool and a high spool. A static structure includes a first case and a second case. A mount system includes a forward mount and an aft mount arranged in a plane containing an engine axis of rotation. The forward mount is secured to the first case. The aft mount is secured to the second case.

Linking device connecting an aircraft engine and a primary structure of an aircraft pylon comprising a spreader and a system for limiting the out-of-plane deflection of the spreader, aircraft comprising such a linking device

A linking device connecting an aircraft engine and a primary structure of an aircraft pylon, comprising a support connected to the primary structure, a spreader, extending between first and second ends that has a central part connected to the support by a principal link comprising a principal rotation axis, at least one system for limiting the deflection of the spreader comprising an extension secured to the spreader and also upper and lower stops, secured to a fitting secured to the support, between which the extension is positioned.

Mounting pylon for a jet engine of an aircraft comprising a particular structure

A mounting pylon comprising a structure that comprises two C-shaped semi-structures and comprising an upper spar, a lower spar and a lateral flank, an upper panel, a lower panel, a reacting attachment point, two bars attached between the reacting attachment point and a jet engine, and a front wing attachment point attached to a wing box. The lateral flank comprises joists that are aligned between the front wing attachment point and the reacting attachment point, and where the angles between two successive joists are equal.

DUAL FUNCTION LINKS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE MOUNTS

Dual function links for gas turbine engine mounts are disclosed. An example apparatus for mounting a casing of a gas turbine engine to a pylon, the apparatus includes a first pin and a linkage including a first linkage portion including the first pin, a second linkage portion, the second linkage portion forming a first load path between the gas turbine engine and the pylon, the second linkage portion arranged with respect to the first linkage portion such that a gap prevents the first linkage portion from forming a second load path between the gas turbine engine and the pylon.

BRACED-PYLON ARCHITECTURE FOR MOUNTING AN ENGINE TO AN AIRCRAFT
20220127010 · 2022-04-28 ·

An engine mounting pylon for suspending a turbofan beneath an aircraft wing, including a primary structure, a fastening device for fastening to the turbofan, and a fastening device for fastening to the wing. The engine mounting pylon furthermore comprises multiple rigid braces that mechanically connect the primary structure to the wing of the aircraft, a first brace-attachment device that mechanically connects a first end of each brace to the wing, and a second brace-attachment device that mechanically connects a second end of each brace to the primary structure. This braced-pylon architecture makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of the primary structure and the various elements that constitute the first and second attachment devices.