DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FHOT EXHAUST - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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1. General
The hot exhaust consists of a center body and a conical primary nozzle.
The nozzle directs the primary exhaust gas aft and regulates the gas stream flow.
The hot exhaust consists of a center body and a conical primary nozzle.
The nozzle directs the primary exhaust gas aft and regulates the gas stream flow.
A. Core Nozzle (or Primary Nozzle)
(1) Description
The primary nozzle is composed of:
The primary nozzle is composed of:
Core Nozzle/Centerbody- a forward flange for attachement to the engine outer primary exhaust frame (A6 flange) with 16 bolts,
- a conventional stiffened sheet metal inner and outer skin,
- and a forward bulkhead. A spring seal is attached to the outer barrel which interfaces with the pylon. The outer barrels are of skin and frame construction.
The primary nozzle structural assembly is a riveted conventional sheet metal structure.
B. Centerbody
(1) Description
The centerbody is composed of:
The centerbody is composed of:
- a forward flange for attachment to the engine inner primary exhaust frame (A7 flange) with 16 bolts and,
- a stiffened sheet metal formed section with an open aft end for the engine center vent system.