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The present invention contemplates a mechanical coupling for connecting a gas turbine engine to an aircraft mounted exhaust system. In one embodiment, the coupling includes a collar mounted to the gas turbine engine proximate the gas turbine engine's outlet. The collar having a pair of spaced elonga

The present invention contemplates a mechanical coupling for connecting a gas turbine engine to an aircraft mounted exhaust system. In one embodiment, the coupling includes a collar mounted to the gas turbine engine proximate the gas turbine engine's outlet. The collar having a pair of spaced elongated recesses formed therein. An inner surface of the exhaust system includes a pair of pins extending into the pair of spaced elongated recesses. The inter-engagement of the pins and recesses connect the gas turbine engine with the exhaust system. The pins being moveable within the recesses in response to movement by the gas turbine engine.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A combination, comprising:a gas turbine engine having an exit adapted for the passage of an exhaust gas;an exhaust member in fluid communication with said exit and adapted for receiving the exhaust gas from said exit; anda coupling system located substantially within a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A combination, comprising:a gas turbine engine having an exit adapted for the passage of an exhaust gas;an exhaust member in fluid communication with said exit and adapted for receiving the exhaust gas from said exit; anda coupling system located substantially within a portion of said exhaust member and connecting said exhaust member with said gas turbine engine, said coupling system has an extending portion extending from and fastened to one of said exhaust member and said gas turbine engine and a receiving portion on the other of said exhaust member and said gas turbine engine for receiving said extending portion therein and allowing relative movement between said portions.