Gas turbine engine front center body architecture
US8366385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49815
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for servicing a gas turbine engine includes providing access from a forward section of the gas turbine engine to a gearbox contained within a bearing compartment. A gas turbine is also disclosed in which a bearing package is mounted to a front center body support and a low spool. A front wall is removable from the front center body support to provide access to the gearbox.
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