A nacelle may include a thrust reverser. The inner fixed structure may include an IFS support and movable portions which hinge open at hinges between the IFS support and the movable portions. The IFS support may be coupled to the engine core. Standard ground support equipment may be coupled to attachment features on the IFS support to attach or remove an engine from an aircraft wing with the IFS attached to the engine.
Installing or removing aircraft engines
2017-10-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |
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