Method of repairing an engine case flange
US11268408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/80
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a system and method of repairing a flange of an engine case having a damaged section of attachment tabs and/or flange region. One or more damaged attachments tabs extending away from a flange are removed along with a first portion of the flange, thus leaving a second portion of the flange. A replacement component is produced comprising a replacement flange portion and one or more replacement tabs. The replacement flange portion is placed in contact with the second portion of the flange and the replacement flange portion is secured to the second portion of the flange.
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