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TURBOPROP ENGINE WITH COMPRESSOR TURBINE SHROUD

  • US 20140069107A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2012
  • Published: 03/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A turboprop engine comprising:

  • an annular outer case including a mount ring for attachment to an aircraft along a plane to transfer loads from a propeller, the mount ring having an annular flange extending radially inwardly therefrom within the plane;

    an annular turbine support case received within the outer case and connected to the outer case only through a direct connection with the annular flange allowing a limited relative pivoting motion between the turbine support case and the mount ring; and

    a turbine section including a rotor closely surrounded by a shroud with an annular tip clearance being defined therebetween, the shroud being directly connected to and located by the turbine support case..

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