MICHAEL JOSEPH BURGESS
Pilots at 56 St, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A4466583
Issued Date
Jun 2014
Expiration Date
Jun 2015
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
811 NW 56Th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Professional information
Thrust Reverser And Variable Area Fan Nozzle Actuation System And Method
US Patent:
2012013, Jun 7, 2012
Filed:
Dec 3, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/960442
Inventors:
Michael John Burgess - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seal Beach CA
International Classification:
F02K 1/76, F15B 15/26
US Classification:
60204, 602262, 92 20
Abstract:
There is provided an actuation system for a gas turbine engine including a thrust reverser and a variable area fan nozzle. The system has a plurality of linear actuators each having a first outer piston concentric with a second inner piston. The first outer piston is operatively connected to a thrust reverser. The second inner piston is operatively connected to a variable area fan nozzle. The system further has a piston lock assembly for selectively locking the first outer piston to the second inner piston. The system further has a control system coupled to the plurality of linear actuators for operating the variable area fan nozzle between a stowed position and a deployed position.