Patent ID: 8123159

Claim:
An exhaust system for an aircraft having an airframe and an engine with an exhaust exit, the exhaust system comprising: a primary exhaust duct adapted to communicate exhaust gas from the engine exhaust exit and configured for movement with the engine; a secondary exhaust duct in communication with the primary exhaust duct and adapted to be movably mounted to the airframe; a drag link connecting the secondary duct to the primary duct, the drag link being configured to maintain coaxial alignment between the primary duct and the secondary duct and to allow axial movement of the secondary duct relative to the primary duct; and a slip joint positioned between the primary duct and the secondary duct, the slip joint being configured to allow axial movement of the secondary duct relative to the primary duct and configured to prevent vertical and lateral movement of the secondary duct relative to the primary duct.