A relatively compact, lightweight outflow valve assembly includes suitable
redundancy features that allow the valve assembly to meet regulatory
requirements for certain postulated single point failures. The valve
assembly includes a valve body that is constructed at least partially of
a non-metallic material and has an outer surface and an inner surface
that defines a flow passage having at least two flow ports. A sleeve is
disposed within the valve body flow passage that is constructed at least
partially of a metallic material. The sleeve has a flow passage formed
therein that is in fluid communication with the valve body flow passage
flow ports. A valve element is disposed within the sleeve flow passage
and is moveable between at least an open position and a closed position.
A plurality of brackets is mounted on the valve body outer surface and is
coupled to the sleeve. When the valve assembly is installed in an
aircraft, the plurality of brackets further couples the sleeve to the
aircraft fuselage.