REPLACEMENT VANE ASSEMBLY FOR FAN EXIT GUIDE

摘要

Field replacement of a damaged outlet guide vane in a turbofan engine is facilitated by utilizing a replacement vane assembly (30) that includes an elongated replacement vane (31) having a first inner (32) and a second outer (33) mounting platform mounted at opposite ends of the vane. The first mounting platform is fixedly secured to the inner end of the vane and second mounting platform is mounted so as to be movable from the outer end of the vane toward the inner end thereof. By moving the outer mounting platform toward the inner end of the vane, it is easier to maneuver the vane in a confined space and facilitate entry of the outer platform over the lip of and into the outer annular casing groove (61) that retains the replacement vane.