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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2014
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
David T. Feindel, Ellington, CT (US);
Steven D. Porter, Wethersfield, CT (US);
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
Inspection systems for a gas turbine engine () are provided. The inspection systems may comprise an inspection port (), a bore-scope plug (), a seal seat () and a seal (A/B). The bore-scope plug () may comprise a shaft (A/B) having a uniform or stepped profile. The seal (A/B) may be a multi-part seal (A) or a piston seal (B). Moreover, the bore-scope plug () may be configured to support, carry, and/or stabilize one or more internal structures such as, for example, a mid-turbine frame vane. In various embodiments, the inspection systems described herein may provide for increased inspection efficiency during development, qualification, maintenance, and event inspections.