AIRFRAME STRUCTURES Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
Q

Which part(s) of a semi monocoque fuselage prevent(s) tension and compression from bending the fuselage?

A

Longerons and Stringers

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2
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Longitudinal (fore and aft) structural members of a semi monocoque fuselage are called?

A

Longerons and stringers

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3
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The general rule for finding the proper rivet diameter is:

A

Three times the thickness of the thickest sheet

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4
Q

The shop head of a rivet should be:

A

One and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank

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5
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What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?

A

Two times the diameter of the rivet shank

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6
Q

The aluminum code number 1100 identifies what type of aluminum?

A

99 percent commercially pure aluminum

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7
Q

Most rivets used in aircraft construction have

A

Dimples

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8
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Ms20425Ad-6-5 indicates a countersunk rivet which has

A

An overall length of 5/16 inch

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9
Q

Which rivet is used for riveting magnesium alloy structures?

A

5056

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10
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Which rivet is used for riveting nickel steel alloys?

A

Monel

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11
Q

The I-beam wooden spar is routed to

A

Reduced Weight

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12
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The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the

A

Glue

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13
Q

Laminated wood spars may be substituted for solid rectangular wood spars

A

If the same quality wood is used in both

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14
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Laminated wood is sometimes used in the construction of highly stressed aircraft components. This wood can be identified by its

A

parallel grain construction

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15
Q

The strength classification of fabrics used in aircraft concerning is based on

A

Tensile Strength

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16
Q

(1) Machine-sewn seam in aircraft covering fabrics

(2) a plain lapped seam is cover permissible

A

only no.1 is true

17
Q

How many fabric thickness will be found in French-felt seam?

18
Q

Which property applied finish top coat is the most durable and chemical resistant?

19
Q

A correct way of using acetone is

A

Remove grease from fabric

20
Q

What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?

A

Two times the diameter of the rivet shank

21
Q

When drilling stainless steel the drill used should have an included angle of

A

140 degree and turn at a low speed

22
Q

Clod aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they

A

are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum

23
Q

The monocoque fuselage relies largely on the strength at

A

skin or covering

24
Q

Which part(s) of a semi-monocoque fuselage prevent tension and compression from bending the fuselage?

A

longerons and stringers

25
What is the purpose of refrigerating 2017 and 2024 aluminum alloy rivets after heat treatment?
to retard age hardening
26
Most rivets used in aircraft construction have
Dimples
27
Which rivet may be used as received without further treatments?
2117- 13
28
Mild steel rivets are used for riveting
steel parts
29
A piece of sheet metals is bent to a certain radius. The curvature of the bend is referred to as the
bend radius
30
The aluminum alloys used in aircraft construction are usually hardened by which method?
heat treatment