Aeroplanlære - Kap 7 (Limitations) Flashcards

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What is important terms when it comes to structural strength (Load limits)?

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Load limit: The maximum load to be expected in service
Ultimate load: The failing load of the structure
The factor of safety: The ratio of the ultimate load to the limit load

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2
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What is the factor of safety for an aeroplane?

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1.5

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3
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What is load factor?

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The ratio of lift to weight

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4
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In level flight what is the load factor?

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5
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Do load factor take account to weight?

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No, a heavier aircraft with the same load factor will just be generating more lift

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6
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Describe in this envelope where the aeroplane will stall

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7
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Describe in this envelope what is outlined

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Ultimate load factor
Limit load factor

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8
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What is Va?

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9
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What is the significance of Va?

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10
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How do we calculate Va?

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11
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What is Vne?

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Velocity never exceed

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12
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What is Vno?

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Maximum structural cruise speed

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