Abstract:
A method of fabricating a fan case for a gas turbine engine defines a metallic ring including an outer surface and an inner surface. A first composite material is assembled about the outer surface of the metallic ring. A second composite material is assembled about the first composite material. The first composite material and the second material are cured about the metallic ring within a tool to form a first subassembly. The first subassembly is removed from the tool. A fan case assembly for a gas turbine engine and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A reinforced component in accordance with various embodiments includes a metal lug configured to be attached to a secondary component. The reinforced component further includes a composite material integrally formed around the metal lug and configured to be retained in place relative to the secondary component via an attachment between the metal lug and the secondary component.
Abstract:
A section of a gas turbine engine includes a case structure and a liner. The liner is attached to the case structure by a compliant adhesive. The adhesive covers at least a portion of the liner surface area, and can have interruptions used to tune the compliance of the adhesive layer.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to a system for handling a gas turbine engine fan case. The system includes a composite fan containment case including a case outer surface, a case inner surface, and at least one main case aperture extending from the case outer surface through the case inner surface, and at least one shear puck, the at least one shear puck including a shear puck protrusion; wherein the shear puck protrusion of each of the at least one shear pucks is disposed within a respective one of each of the at least one main case apertures.
Abstract:
A spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, a method of fabricating a spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, and a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The fan section may include a nosecap. The spinner may include a forward end, an aft end, and a return flange associated with the forward end. The return flange may include a forward flange extending forward towards the nosecap and an aft flange extending aft towards the aft end.
Abstract:
A preform sheet for a composite component comprises a body section and a flange section. The preform body section includes a plurality of axial tows braided with at least a plurality of first bias tows and a plurality of second bias tows. The preform flange section includes a first braided flange layer and a second braided flange layer. The first braided flange layer is defined by the first and second braided bias tows of the preform body section extending into the flange section. Neither the first nor second braided flange layers have axial tows.
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.