The Boeing Company
Engine turning motor via pneumatic or hydraulic motor
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Abstract:
Pressurized fluid is stored while a jet engine is running. After engine shutdown, the fluid is used to drive a pneumatic or hydraulic turning motor that rotates the engine's High Pressure (HP) rotor. The rotation encourages even heat distribution across the HP rotor and thus prevents bowing of the HP rotor.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
31 Mar 2017
Issue date:
25 Aug 2020