Circumferentially variable flow control in fan outlet guide vane assemblies for distortion management and stall margin in gas turbine engines

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A fan duct assembly includes a bypass duct, an outlet guide vane assembly, and a flow control system. The bypass duct has an outer wall and an inner wall that define a gas path for bypass air therebetween. The outlet guide vane assembly is coupled with the bypass duct and includes a plurality of vanes. The flow control system is configured to direct selectively a portion of the bypass air flowing through the gas path radially into each of the plurality of vanes.

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ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC2059 S TIBBS AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

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Bryan, William B Indianapolis, US 25 84
Hebert, Gregory J Indianapolis, US 7 0
Heeter, Robert W Indianapolis, US 42 42
Molnar,, Jr Daniel E Indianapolis, US 43 42

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