METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING BLADE SHIM

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for assembling a stator assembly (114) for a turbine engine (100). SOLUTION: The method comprises the steps of preparing a blade (130) equipped with a base (146) including an end wall having at least a hole (220) defined therein and a shim (204) having at least an aperture (228) extending therethrough. The shim aperture is aligned with the end wall hole, and the shim is secured to the blade base (146) end wall using a fastener. The fastener is inserted through the shim aperture as an interference fit within the end wall hole. The blade and the shim are coupled to a turbine casing. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT