<p>A method and apparatus is provided for removing a centrifugal compressor diffuser case from a turbofan gas turbine engine case which may be used while the engine is installed on an aircraft or when the engine has been removed from the aircraft. The tool includes movable gripping members at least one force member for exerting a pushing action on the engine structure on which the diffuser case is mounted the method includes gripping a peripheral portion of the diffuser case and applying an axial pushing force on the case relative to the engine case to thereby overcome an interference fit between the diffuser case and the engine case.</p>
申请公布号
CA2673139(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.04.24
申请号
CA20092673139
申请日期
2009.07.17
申请人
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
发明人
MACCHIA, ENZO;HENRIKSEN, GEOFFREY;HARDSTAFF, ROBIN;CHANDLER, IAN;BEDARD, TIM