Patent ID: 7452182

Claim:
A modular vane assembly comprising: a radially inner shroud; a radially outer shroud; an airfoil formed by at least two airfoil segments including at least a forward airfoil segment and an aft airfoil segment, the forward airfoil segment defining the leading edge of the airfoil assembly, wherein the aft airfoil segment is made of metal and defines the trailing edge of the airfoil assembly, the airfoil having a radial inner end and a radially outer end, the airfoil including an outer peripheral surface defining a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein at least one of the inner shroud, the outer shroud and the airfoil is a separate part; and a fastener extending substantially radially through the at least one airfoil segment and into engagement with the inner and outer shrouds, wherein the airfoil is secured between the inner and outer shrouds.