Method of operating a gas turbine engine powerplant for an aircraft
US5553449A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a gas turbine engine powerplant 10 for an aircraft is disclosed. Various construction details are developed which decrease the temperature of failed components to decrease maintenance time for the aircraft engine. In one particular embodiment, the method includes the step of increased cooling of the engine oil at the end of the cruise operative condition and at the beginning of idle descent to overcool oil and components in contact with the oil during the descent mode of the aircraft.
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