A gas turbine engine nacelle includes a first annular portion that is stationary and adapted for partially surrounding an engine core. The first annular portion includes a fore pylon connecting portion. A rail is coupled to the fore pylon connecting portion and extends in the aft direction from the first annular portion. A second annular portion is positioned aft of the first portion and coupled to the rail. The second portion is movable along an engine core centerline between a closed position and at least one open position. The second annular portion is configured to engage with the first annular portion in the closed position, thereby providing access to the engine core. A mating axial groove and rib connection is located between the first annular portion and the second annular portion.
ATR axial V-groove
2017-04-04
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch