Patent ID: 7721522

Claim:
An exhaust liner suspension system for joining an exhaust liner with an exhaust duct in a gas turbine engine, the suspension system comprising: a fastener for connecting with the exhaust duct, the fastener comprising: a shaft for extending through a duct opening in the exhaust duct; and a head connected to the shaft; a hanger comprising: a first end for connecting with the exhaust duct, the first end comprising: a hanger opening for receiving the head of the fastener; and flanges for suspending the hanger from the fastener head; and a second end for connecting with an exhaust duct liner; a bushing having a body insertable into the duct opening, the bushing comprising: a bushing opening for receiving the shaft of the fastener; and a first tab for insertion into the duct opening and the hanger opening such that rotation of the fastener in the bushing opening is prevented; and a nut for engaging the shaft of the fastener and securing the fastener with the exhaust duct.