MECHANICAL REPAIR OF DAMAGED AIRFOIL STRUCTURE

摘要

A process is provided for repairing an airfoil structure adapted for use in a gas turbine engine comprising: providing an airfoil structure having a section with a defect; removing airfoil structure material comprising the section with the defect such that a through hole is created; providing a replacement element; providing interlocking structure; positioning the replacement element relative to the through hole; and securing the replacement element to the airfoil structure via the interlocking structure such that the through hole is covered.

主权项

1. A process for repairing an airfoil structure adapted for use in a gas turbine engine comprising:
providing an airfoil structure having a section with a defect; removing airfoil structure material comprising said section with the defect such that a through hole is created; providing a replacement element; providing interlocking structure; positioned said replacement element relative to said through hole; and securing said replacement element to said airfoil structure via said interlocking structure such that said through hole is covered.