Abstract: An aircraft system includes a propulsion system structure, a variable area nozzle and a linkage system. The propulsion system structure is moveable between a first position and a second position. The variable area nozzle is fluidly coupled with a duct in the propulsion system structure. The variable area nozzle is moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. An exit area of the variable area nozzle has a first value when the variable area nozzle is in the first configuration and a second value when the variable area nozzle is in the second configuration. The variable area nozzle includes a flap moveably connected to the propulsion system structure. The linkage system mechanically links the variable area nozzle with the propulsion system structure. The linkage system includes a driver linkage, a first bell crank, a bridge linkage, a second bell crank, a follower linkage and a crank arm.

Abstract: An aircraft system includes a propulsion system structure, a variable area nozzle and a linkage system. The propulsion system structure is moveable between a first position and a second position. The variable area nozzle is fluidly coupled with a duct in the propulsion system structure. The variable area nozzle is moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. An exit area of the variable area nozzle has a first value when the variable area nozzle is in the first configuration and a second value when the variable area nozzle is in the second configuration. The variable area nozzle includes a flap moveably connected to the propulsion system structure. The linkage system mechanically links the variable area nozzle with the propulsion system structure. The linkage system includes a driver linkage, a first bell crank, a bridge linkage, a second bell crank, a follower linkage and a crank arm.

Abstract: An aircraft system is provided that includes a propulsion system structure and a variable area nozzle. The propulsion system structure includes a duct, and is adapted to move between a first position and a second position. The variable area nozzle is fluidly coupled with the duct. The variable area nozzle is adapted to move between a first configuration and a second configuration. An exit area of the variable area nozzle has a first value when the variable area nozzle is in the first configuration. The exit area of the variable area nozzle has a second value when the variable area nozzle is in the second configuration. Movement of the variable area nozzle between the first configuration and the second configuration is mechanically linked with movement of the propulsion system structure between the first position and the second position.