CPC F01D 25/243 (2013.01) [F01D 11/08 (2013.01); F01D 25/28 (2013.01); F05D 2220/36 (2013.01); F05D 2230/60 (2013.01); F05D 2240/14 (2013.01); F05D 2260/31 (2013.01); F05D 2260/96 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A fan case assembly for a gas turbine engine, the fan case assembly comprising:
a fan case having an inner surface;
a fan case liner having an outer surface; and
a reclosable fastening system attaching the fan case liner to the fan case, the reclosable fastening system comprising first and second components, the first component being attached to the fan case inner surface and the second component being attached to the fan case liner outer surface;
a threaded insert integrated into or connected to the outer surface of the fan case liner, the threaded insert being configured to receive a tool reacting against the fan case and pushing the fan case liner away from the fan case, thereby separating the first and second components of the reclosable fastening system.
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