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Simplification of engine core removal for maintenance of gas turbine engine

  • US 6,606,863 B2
  • Filed: 09/20/2001
  • Issued: 08/19/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus, comprising:

  • a) a gas turbine engine containing a shaft which bears a shaft thread;

    b) a nut having a mating thread to the shaft thread;

    c) a second thread on the nut; and

    d) a thread mounted on a component of the engine, other than the shaft, of the same pitch, pitch diameter, and type as the second thread.

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