Patent ID: 8443612
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: B64D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An engine mounting arrangement comprising: a main mount block connectable to an engine by at least one engine attachment link, the main mount block for transferring loads from the engine in a normal load path during normal operation of the engine mounting arrangement; and a yoke carrier block, connectable to the main mount block, wherein the yoke carrier block is connectable to a further engine attachment link independently of the main mount block, the further engine attachment link being unloaded during normal operation of the engine mounting arrangement and arranged to transfer loads from the engine in the event of a failure of one or more components in the normal load path; wherein the yoke carrier block comprises a catcher lug connectable to the further engine attachment link; wherein the main mount block defines a clearance with respect to the catcher lug so that no load passes between them during normal operation of the engine mounting arrangement; wherein at least one thrust strut is connectable to the yoke carrier block to transfer loads from the engine during normal operation of the engine mounting arrangement; and wherein the at least one thrust strut is connectable to the main mount block, the connection being arranged to be unloaded during normal operation of the engine mounting arrangement and to transfer loads from the engine in the event of a failure of one or more components in the normal load path.