Methods and apparatus for assembling gas turbine engines

Details Methods and apparatus for assembling gas turbine engines Methods and apparatus for assembling gas turbine engines

2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Nguyen, Ninh H. (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Ambient fluid or exhaust gas directed through hub, fairing...

Aircraft spinner or cowling

C416S24500R, C416S24400R

Reexamination Certificate

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06887043

ABSTRACT:
A method for enables a gas turbine engine to be assembled. The method comprises forming at least one substantially elliptically-shaped opening within a flange extending from a fan disk, inserting a fastener including a first body portion, a second body portion, and an anti-rotation stop extending therebetween, at least partially through the at least one flange opening, and coupling the fastener to the flange such that the fastener stop is positioned within the at least one flange opening.

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