United Technologies Corporation

Chung-Han Liou

Steven D Roberts

Paul R Senofonte

David C Pimenta

Joseph J Czapski, Jr

Tracks (), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders () journaled in struts () fastened to a flap () of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt () is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface () and journal bushings () are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides () are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts () having a tool recess () at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt () from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (), thereon engaging a slot in a tab () of the bushing () to assist in inserting the slider () into the beveled ends of the tracks (), when mounting or replacing a flap.

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Stoneham, MA, United States of America

Chung-Han Liou