Airframe

Question 1

How many main modules does the Wildcat airframe have?

Answer 1

Three

Question 2

What is described as tertiary structure?

Answer 2

Parts of airframe which are lightly stressed or not stressed

Question 3

Which material makes up approximately 10% of the airframe structure?

Answer 3

Composite

Question 4

What is the metallic mesh “Astrostrike” used for?

Answer 4

Lightning and shielding protection of composite structures

Question 5

Where is the vertical datum used for measuring longitudinal references?

Answer 5

Through the centre of the main rotor head

Question 6

What material are the left and right cockpit overhead transparencies made from?

Answer 6

Perspex

Question 7

What cockpit seat component has an operating range of 61 – 135 kg?

Answer 7

Seat Variable Load Energy Absorber (VLEA)

Question 8

How many weight change positions does the cockpit seat Variable Load Energy Absorber (VLEA) have?

Answer 8

Seven

Question 9

What weights should be taken in to account when setting a seats VLEA

Answer 9

The occupants fully seated weight (all kit) and the seat pan armour (if fitted) of 5.25kg

Question 10

What must be checked to ensure the cockpit seats maintain their crashworthiness?

Answer 10

The aircrew must check the Variable Load Energy Absorber (VLEA) has been correctly set and no items are placed under the seat

Question 11

The sponson structure is part of which module

Answer 11

Centre module