Abstract:
An air data probe 100 includes a probe head 102 defining a longitudinal axis between a forward tip 104 and aft base. The probe includes a thermocouple having a sense end in the forward tip to measure the temperature in the forward tip 104. The probe includes a port opening defined in a side of the probe head and opening at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The probe includes a bulkhead 116 within the probe head 102. The bulkhead has a chamber in fluid communication with the port opening. The chamber includes a single chamber inlet having an elongated cross-sectional shape. The single elongated chamber inlet is in fluid communication with two downstream pressure conduits to provide redundancy in case one of the two pressure conduits is blocked.
Abstract:
A method of repairing an air data probe includes assessing an air data probe (100) for a damaged portion. The method includes depositing a material on the air data probe to repair the damaged portion of the air data probe (100). An air data probe (100) includes a probe body including a sense port inlet (106,108) defined through a wall of the probe body. At least a portion of the wall surrounding the sense port inlet is defined by a deposited material having a different microstructure than a material defining another portion of the wall.
Abstract:
A corrosion resistant sleeve (28; 128) for an air data probe (10) with the sleeve (28; 128) being cylindrical in shape with a first end (20; 120) and a second end (22; 122), at least one circumferentially extending groove (32; 132) on an outside of the sleeve (28; 128) configured to accommodate coils (26; 126) of a heater, and a bore (34; 134) at a center of the sleeve (28; 128) and extending between the first end (20; 120) and the second end (22; 122) configured to provide a pneumatic pathway that allows atmospheric conditions to reach measurement equipment of the air data probe (10).
Abstract:
An air data probe 100 includes a probe head 102 defining a longitudinal axis between a forward tip 104 and aft base. The probe includes a port opening 125 in the forward tip. The probe includes a first conduit 128 in fluid communication with the port opening to guide fluid flow from the port opening to a first chamber 130, wherein the first chamber 130 is downstream from the port opening. The probe also comprises a second conduit 132, offset radially and circumferentially from the first conduit 128, in fluid communication with the first chamber 130 to guide fluid flow from the first chamber to a second chamber 134, wherein the second chamber 134 is downstream from the first chamber 130, wherein the offset between the first and second conduits is configured to prevent particle ingestion from the port opening from entering the fluid conduit.
Abstract:
An air data probe 100 includes a probe head 102 defining a longitudinal axis between a forward tip 104 and aft base. The probe includes a thermocouple having a sense end in the forward tip to measure the temperature in the forward tip 104. The probe includes a port opening defined in a side of the probe head and opening at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The probe includes a bulkhead 116 within the probe head 102. The bulkhead has a chamber in fluid communication with the port opening. The chamber includes a single chamber inlet having an elongated cross-sectional shape. The single elongated chamber inlet is in fluid communication with two downstream pressure conduits to provide redundancy in case one of the two pressure conduits is blocked.
Abstract:
An air data probe 1 is disclosed. The air data probe 1 may include a probe body 4 having an interior cavity 10-1 and coated by a protective shell 5. A sensing port 3-1 may be disposed in the air data probe and may extend through the probe body. The sensing port 3-1 may also be lined by the protective shell 5. The protective shell 5 may be made of an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy, or stainless steel, or any relatively corrosion resistant material. The probe body 4 may be made of nickel, or a nickel alloy, or any relatively thermally conductive material. The protective shell may 5 be joined to the probe body 4 by additive manufacturing, such as laser cladding. In this manner, an air data probe capable withstanding high temperatures without corrosion and yet also being relatively thermally conductive is disclosed.
Abstract:
An air data probe (46) has a pitot tube with a tap (47) at a forward end (48) that defines an inner flow path. The inner flow path decreases in the cross-sectional area until reaching a throat (50). Bleed holes (52) or slots are provided to eliminate air recirculation and boundary layer separation. The outer surface of the tube may comprise a relatively flat portion and a bulged portion, or a long-nosed portion of smaller diameter and an enlarged portion.
Abstract:
An air data probe (46) has a pitot tube with a tap (47) at a forward end (48) that defines an inner flow path. The inner flow path decreases in the cross-sectional area until reaching a throat (50). Bleed holes (52) or slots are provided to eliminate air recirculation and boundary layer separation. The outer surface of the tube may comprise a relatively flat portion and a bulged portion, or a long-nosed portion of smaller diameter and an enlarged portion.