Turbofan engine having a split cowl

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1987-03-02

1989-05-02

Stout, Donald E.

Power plants

Reaction motor

Interrelated reaction motors

60 3931, F02K 302

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048256480

ABSTRACT:
A turbofan engine having a power generating portion of the engine supporting a fan and surrounded by a cowl. The cowl is split with the two sections being arcuate and hinged so that they can pivotally open for access and removability of the power generating portion of the engine. The split cowl is supported directly from a support pylon whereby there is no fan frame required.

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