Apparatus for facilitating access to a nacelle interior and method of assembling the same
US9188026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nacelle for housing an engine includes a fan cowl sized to cover at least a first axial portion of the engine. The engine includes an inlet end, an exhaust end, and an axis extending through the engine from the inlet end through the exhaust end. The fan cowl is coupled to an engine mounting pylon via a slider-type mounting system that includes at least one slider track assembly defining at least one slot therein. The at least one slot is configured to receive at least one fan cowl slider fitting.
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