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Method of monitoring gas turbine engine operation

US7487029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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47Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 2004
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2270/44
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, method and apparatus for monitoring the performance of a gas turbine engine. A counter value Indicative of the comparison between the engine condition and the threshold condition is adjusted. The aircraft operator is warned of an impending maintenance condition based on the counter value and determines an appropriate course of action.

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