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Solution of an Engine Inlet Compatibility Problem During C-17 Low Cost N/EAT Nacelle Thrust Reverser Development
Technical Paper
2000-01-5579
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The C-17 transport aircraft is established in military service with unique capabilities to ground maneuver using thrust reversers. Recently, the C-17 has undergone fan thrust reverser re-design to reduce cost. The new Nacelle/Engine Affordability Team (N/EAT) nacelles are now fully qualified but had, during the flight test program, revealed an engine inlet compatibility problem. Flight tests, engineering analyses and practical applications that led to a successful N/EAT fan reverser cascade design modification are discussed. Fabrication methods that enabled timely implementation of the solution and flight test results showing successful resolution of the problem are presented.
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Johns, C., "Solution of an Engine Inlet Compatibility Problem During C-17 Low Cost N/EAT Nacelle Thrust Reverser Development," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-5579, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-5579.Also In
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