Abstract: An inspection access feature suitable for use in an inspection aperture in the casing of a gas turbine engine. The feature comprises a body portion which locates in the aperture and a removable plug portion which locates in an aperture extending through the body portion. The plug portion prevents the leakage of gases from a gas passage within the casing. If the plug portion is inadvertently not fitted, gas leakage from the casing is prevented by a pivoted flap which pivots to block the aperture through the body portion.

Abstract: A device (26) for sealing an inspection aperture in a casing (28) of a gas turbine engine (10) comprises a hollow housing (36) and a sealing plate (54). The housing (36) has an inspection aperture (40A) and a sealing ball (42). The sealing ball (42) moves along an arcuate track (45) formed on the housing (36) between a first position in which the sealing ball (42) seals against a conical seat (44) around the aperture (40A) and a second position in which the sealing ball (42) is displaced radially from the axis (52) of the inspection aperture (40A) to allow a borescope to be inserted therethrough.Normally the sealing plate (54), which has a cylindrical member (58), is arranged so that the cylindrical member (58) fits coaxially within and seals the aperture (40A). The sealing plate (54) is normally secured to the housing (36).