Integral bearing support and centering spring assembly for a gas turbine engine

DRIVE December 26, 2012
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A bearing support assembly (14) for supporting a bearing assembly (16) within a bearing compartment (12) of a gas turbine engine (10) includes a centering spring (44) and a bearing support member (42) integrally joined together to form a one-piece structure. The centering spring (44) connects to the bearing assembly (16) and has a portion (46) that extends conically relative to a centerline axis of the gas turbine engine. The bearing support member (42) extends from the centering spring to connect to an engine case (38) of the gas turbine engine.

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