Apparatus and method for mounting a cascade support ring to a thrust reverser

摘要

A thrust reverser for a jet engine of a mobile platform. The thrust reverser includes a hinge beam defining a first track and a latch beam defining a second track. The thrust reverser also includes at least one cascade support ring having an upper end portion and a lower end portion. A first fitting is disposed at the upper end portion of the cascade support ring. The first fitting includes an engagement portion slidably positioned within the first track. A second fitting is disposed at the lower end portion of the cascade support ring. The second fitting includes an engagement portion slidably positioned within the second track.