Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Ice prevention
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Ice prevention
C244S13400A, C060S039093
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900872
ABSTRACT:
An anti-icing system for an aircraft engine nacelle comprises a generally ring-shaped hollow spray tube for directing hot gasses toward a portion of the nacelle; a plurality of fasteners for attaching the spray tube to a support structure of the aircraft engine; and a supply duct for delivering the hot gasses from the aircraft engine to the spray tube. The spray tube includes two closed ends which define a thermal expansion gap therebetween to accommodate thermal expansions and contractions caused by the hot gasses. Each of the fasteners comprises a support bracket for attachment to the support structure of the aircraft and a guide assembly for supporting the spray tube to the support bracket. The guide assembly includes a generally ring-shaped block for encircling the spray tube, a bushing positioned within the block for contact with a bearing sleeve of the spray tube, and a pair of bushing retainers positioned on opposite sides of the block for retaining the bushing within the block. The bushings permit the spray tube to slip relative to the fasteners to further accommodate thermal expansions and contractions.
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Ellis Christopher P
Hovey & Williams, LLP
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
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