Patent attributes
A method for assembling a plug assembly for plugging one or more ports of a gas turbine engine including that a first arm is inserted into a sheath through-passage of a sheath. The method includes a second arm is inserted into the sheath through-passage of the sheath. The method further includes a separating mechanism is inserted into the sheath through-passage between the first arm and the second arm, a biasing mechanism is installed, and a top housing is slid over the biasing mechanism such that the biasing mechanism is located in a cavity defined within the top housing. The biasing mechanism being configured to apply a force to the first arm and the second arm when the biasing mechanism is located in the cavity. The method may also include that the top housing is secured together with the sheath.