Shape Memory Alloy Sleeve Support Assembly for a Bearing

A support assembly for a bearing of a gas turbine engine including a shaft extending along an axial direction, the support assembly comprising:

• an outer race positioned radially exterior to the bearing such that the outer race supports the bearing;
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• a squeeze film damper including a shape memory alloy damper positioned radially exterior to the outer race and at least partially supporting the outer race, the shape memory alloy damper comprising a shape memory alloy material.

A support assembly for a bearing including a shaft extending along an axial direction, the support assembly comprising:

• an outer race positioned radially exterior to the bearing such that the outer race supports the bearing;
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• a shape memory alloy damper positioned radially exterior to the outer race and at least partially supporting the outer race, the shape memory alloy damper including a plurality of sleeves, at least one sleeve of the plurality of sleeves comprising a shape memory alloy material.