Gas turbine engine systems involving fairings with locating data
US8257030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/36
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Gas turbine engine systems involving fairings with locating data are provided. In this regard, a representative a fairing assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a first locating component having a leading edge, first and second sides extending from the leading edge, and a recess oriented parallel to the leading edge, the recess having a first datum surface, the first locating component being operative to be positioned between a portion of a strut and a portion of an interior surface of a fairing sheath such that the first datum surface establishes a desired orientation of the fairing sheath relative to the strut.
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