Engine mount including engine mount failure indicator
US4997145A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/404
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
When a breakage occurs to the connecting links which connect a gas turbine engine to aircraft structure, the engine drops onto a fail/safe mounting. The drop is minimal in magnitude and the invention provides a visual means for appreciating that the drop and therefore the breakage, has occurred. Relative movement between engine and airframe frees a pop up member and enables it to project beyond the engine envelope, for observation by inspection.
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