Measuring and testing – Simulating operating condition – Engine specific
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-21
2011-12-27
Kirkland, III, Freddie (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Simulating operating condition
Engine specific
C073S112010, C073S116030, C073S118030
Reexamination Certificate
active
08082778
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a turbofan propulsion simulator means, in particular for a turbofan of an aircraft or spacecraft, wherein the turbofan propulsion simulator means comprises a modular configuration, wherein the turbofan propulsion simulator means comprises a module, wherein the module is a turbine means to drive the turbofan of the turbofan propulsion simulator means, wherein the turbine means can be coupled with at least two fan means, characterized in that, the at least two fan means to be connected with the turbofan propulsion simulator means comprises almost or essentially the same mass and/or almost or essentially the same barycentre.
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Huhnd Michael
Kleppe Karl Heinz
Ohst Jens-Rasmus
Riekers Uwe
Airbus Operations GmbH
Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
Kirkland, III Freddie
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