Reverse thrust inlet vortex inhibitor

Details Reverse thrust inlet vortex inhibitor Reverse thrust inlet vortex inhibitor

1997-07-10

1999-06-29

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Retarding and restraining devices

Friction brakes

23926529, 60 39092, 60230, F02K 162

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059156511

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for inhibiting the formation of inlet vortices in a turbofan engine
acelle installation 10 for use with an aircraft. The present invention redirects fan air from a fan air bypass duct 16, in a generally downward direction from the outer nacelle 18 in order to generate an air curtain 48 for inhibiting inlet vortex formation.

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