US Patent 10168051 Combustor assembly for a turbine engine

A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided. The combustor assembly generally includes an annular dome and a liner. The liner at least partially defines a combustion chamber and includes the forward end received within a slot defined by the annular dome. A mounting assembly attaches the forward end of the liner to the annular dome. The mounting assembly includes a pin extending through the slot and the forward end of the annular dome. The mounting assembly also includes a grommet positioned in an opening in the forward end of the liner. The grommet is also positioned around the pin to protect the liner during operation of the gas turbine engine.