Blade opening filler

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1996-04-26

1997-12-30

Kwon, John T.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Support mounting, carrier or fairing structure

Spinner or fairwater cap

416244A, F04D 2918

Patent

active

057022330

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus for minimizing the blade opening between the blade shank of propeller and spinner in order to improve the overall efficiency of an aircraft and propeller system. The present invention consists of a two piece blade opening filler; the bulkhead insert which attaches to the bulkhead, and the spinner insert which maybe attached to bulkhead insert after installation of the propeller blade. The blade opening filler fills the blade opening between the spinner and blade shank while facilitating maintenance of the system.

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