Abstract:
A fan (42) is provided. The fan (42) may comprise a fan blade (101) and a blade platform (102) coupled to the fan blade (101). The blade platform (102) may be a thermoplastic. A fan blade platform (102) is also provided. The fan blade platform (102) may comprise a first platform half (104) comprising a slot (114) at a first end of the first platform half (104) and a first receiving member (120) at a second end of the first platform half (104) opposite the first end of the first platform half (104). A second platform half (106) may comprise a hook (112). The second platform half (106) may also include a second receiving member (118) at a second end of the second platform half (106) opposite the first end of the second platform half (106) with the hook (112) configured to interface with the slot (114). A pin (116) may be configured to pass through the first receiving member (120) and the second receiving member (118).
Abstract:
An ice panel for a fan case of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The ice panel may comprise a facesheet located on an inner surface of the fan case and it may comprise a chopped prepreg tape that is cured. The chopped prepreg tape may comprise randomly oriented chips of fibers impregnated with a resin matrix.
Abstract:
A fan (42) is provided. The fan (42) may comprise a fan blade (101) and a blade platform (102) coupled to the fan blade (101). The blade platform (102) may be a thermoplastic. A fan blade platform (102) is also provided. The fan blade platform (102) may comprise a first platform half (104) comprising a slot (114) at a first end of the first platform half (104) and a first receiving member (120) at a second end of the first platform half (104) opposite the first end of the first platform half (104). A second platform half (106) may comprise a hook (112). The second platform half (106) may also include a second receiving member (118) at a second end of the second platform half (106) opposite the first end of the second platform half (106) with the hook (112) configured to interface with the slot (114). A pin (116) may be configured to pass through the first receiving member (120) and the second receiving member (118).
Abstract:
A fan blade (100) for use in a gas turbine engine, includes a metallic fan blade body (102), including a fan blade body leading edge (108) and body outer surface (102), extending radially outward from a root (106), and a static dissipative coating material (112) disposed on the body outer surface (102).
Abstract:
A fan case (60) includes a composite fan case (60) body including an outer surface and at least one attachment tool (62) attached to the outer surface of the fan case (60) body. The attachment tool (62) includes a boss (90) that has at least one fastener opening (72) with a threaded insert (74). A channel (84) extends from at least one interior cavity (85) of the attachment tool (62) through an outer wall (76) of the attachment tool (62).
Abstract:
A fan section of a gas turbine engine includes a fan containment case assembly includes an outer case of an aluminum alloy. The outer case extends circumferentially around an axial centerline. A thermally conforming liner assembly is located inwardly of the outer case. The thermally conforming liner assembly includes a circumferential liner of an aluminum alloy. A ballistic liner is located between the outer case and the thermally conforming liner assembly.