RETAINING ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

A retaining assembly (300) comprises a bracket assembly (310) having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to mount to a clamping band (260). The retaining assembly (300) further comprises a retention component (320). The retention component (320) has a clevis (325) coupled to the second end. The retaining assembly (300) may be coupled to an otherwise loose external component on a gas turbine engine (20). The retaining assembly (300) may keep the otherwise loose external component fixed to the gas turbine engine (20) during maintenance operations and prevent the otherwise loose external component from being lost or misplaced.