Solution of an Engine Inlet Compatibility Problem During C-17 Low Cost N/EAT Nacelle Thrust Reverser Development

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Johns, Christopher J., author.

Conference Name:

World Aviation Congress & Exposition (2000-10-10 : San Diego, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2000

Summary:

The C-17 transport aircraft is established in military service with unique capabilities to ground maneuver using thrust reversers. Recently, the C-17 has undergone fan thrust reverser re-design to reduce cost. The new Nacelle/Engine Affordability Team (N/EAT) nacelles are now fully qualified but had, during the flight test program, revealed an engine inlet compatibility problem. Flight tests, engineering analyses and practical applications that led to a successful N/EAT fan reverser cascade design modification are discussed. Fabrication methods that enabled timely implementation of the solution and flight test results showing successful resolution of the problem are presented

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-5579

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