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A variable stator vane assembly for a gas turbine engine including a bushing that facilitates extending a useful life of the stator vane assembly is described. The stator vane assembly includes a spacer and a vane secured to an engine casing. The bushing is between the spacer and vane, and prevents

A variable stator vane assembly for a gas turbine engine including a bushing that facilitates extending a useful life of the stator vane assembly is described. The stator vane assembly includes a spacer and a vane secured to an engine casing. The bushing is between the spacer and vane, and prevents the spacer and the vane from contacting the engine casing. The bushing is fabricated from several materials formed in a matrix, such that at least a portion of the bushing is electrically conductive. During engine operation, a conductive path is realized through the bushing that discharges electrical charges.

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1. A method for manufacturing a bushing for a gas turbine engine variable stator vane, the bushing including a substantially cylindrical portion and an annular projection extending radially outward from the cylindrical portion, said method comprising the steps of:forming a plurality of layers from a

1. A method for manufacturing a bushing for a gas turbine engine variable stator vane, the bushing including a substantially cylindrical portion and an annular projection extending radially outward from the cylindrical portion, said method comprising the steps of:forming a plurality of layers from at least one material; and forming the bushing from the material layer such that an electrically conductive path is defined between a top surface and a bottom surface of the bushing annular projection.