Methods and apparatus for gas turbine engines

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

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Nguyen, Ninh H. (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Specific blade structure

Laminated, embedded member or encased material

C416S22900R, C416S24100B

Reexamination Certificate

active

07374404

ABSTRACT:
A method for assembling a turbine engine to facilitate preventing ice accumulation on the turbine engine during engine operation, the gas turbine engine including a fan assembly. The method includes coupling a plurality of fan blades to a fan rotor, and applying a polyurethane material to at least a portion of at least one of the fan blades to facilitate preventing ice accumulation on the at least one fan blade.

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