Structures

Question 1

What is the difference between primary and secondary structure?

Answer 1

Primary structure bears the loads and secondary structure often helps towards aerodynamic shape

Question 2

In terms of dimensions, the plane that cuts the aircraft horizontally are called ……………… or ….. stations?

Answer 2

Water Lines, Z Stations

Question 3

In terms of dimensions, the plane that cuts the aircraft Vertically based on a FWD view are called ……………… or ….. stations?

Answer 3

Buttock Lines, X Stations

Question 4

In terms of dimensions, the plane that cuts the aircraft Vertically based on a side view are called ……………… or ….. stations?

Answer 4

Body Stations, Y Stations

Question 5

The number behind the station abbreviations is?

Answer 5

The distance from a particular 0 point. ( Boeing in inches and Airbus in mm)

Question 6

In Major Zones what are 100 and 200?

Answer 6

Upper and Lower fuselage

Question 7

In Major Zones what is 300?

Answer 7

Stabilizers

Question 8

In Major Zones what is 400?

Answer 8

Nacelles

Question 9

In Major Zones what is 500/600?

Answer 9

Left wing and Right wing

Question 10

In Major Zones what is 700?

Answer 10

Landing Gear

Question 11

In Major Zones what is 800?

Answer 11

Doors