Abstract: An airflow apparatus comprising a stator section, at least one stator blade and a plurality of mounting flanges disposed on the stator section is provided. Additionally, the airflow apparatus includes at least one slot disposed between the plurality of mounting flanges, a rotor assembly coupled to the at least one stator blade, whereby the rotor assembly has a proximal end and a distal end. Furthermore, the airflow apparatus includes at least one fan blade coupled to the rotor assembly. The airflow apparatus also includes a locking apparatus, whereby the locking apparatus includes at least one mounting member and at least one coupling member, wherein the at least one slot is coupled to the at least one coupling member.