Airframes Flashcards
1
Q
three fuselage structures
A
truss: framework with non load bearing skin
monocoque: single shell bears all loads
semi-monocoque: framework and skin share loads
2
Q
semi monocoque
A
stressed skin
stringers (and or longerons)
frames
bulkheads
3
Q
low wing loading
A
high aspect ratio better for slow speeds
4
Q
wing components
A
spars: long way down ring
spar caps:
webs
spar box/torsion box
ribs: shape, go short way across
stringers: support spars, smaller
skin
