TIMOTHY TYRONE PLUNKETT
Pilots at Wright Dr, Daytona Beach, FL
License number
Florida A1507635
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1809 Wright Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32128
Professional information
Method, System, And Apparatus For Reducing A Turbine Clearance
US Patent:
8296037, Oct 23, 2012
Filed:
Jun 20, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/143420
Inventors:
Timothy T. Plunkett - Port Orange FL, US
John E. Hershey - Ballston Lake NY, US
Brock E. Osborn - Niskayuna NY, US
Kenneth E. Seitzer - Cincinnati OH, US
Keith K. Taylor - Hamilton OH, US
John E. Hershey - Ballston Lake NY, US
Brock E. Osborn - Niskayuna NY, US
Kenneth E. Seitzer - Cincinnati OH, US
Keith K. Taylor - Hamilton OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F01D 11/08
US Classification:
701100, 60782
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling a turbine clearance in an aircraft engine are provided. A method includes activating a turbine clearance control based on a flight phase of an aircraft using the aircraft engine, and adjusting the turbine clearance based on a preselected turbine clearance value.