Fatigue and Stress | Windows and Doors Flashcards
Wipers are best used in situations of ___ rain
heavy
Window construction depends on __ ___ ____ ___
where they are placed
Flight deck windows are made form ___, although they can use ___
perspex/acrylic, sandwiched laminated glass with embedded heating elements
An electrically heated windscreen is made from glass and ___ ___, with inner surfaces made of ___ ___
polycarbonate laminate, soft polycarbonate
Windscreen heating systems are kept on continuously to guard against ___ ___ and increase the life of components.
thermal gradients
Windscreen heaters are usually powered by _-phase _C.
3 AC
If the overheat warning light comes on, the heating elements will still work, but at a temperature __ to __ degrees higher than normal
10 15
On more sophisticated aircraft, the front windscreens consist of ___ ___ with ___-____ ___ ___ ____ and rubber pressure cells
clear vinyl interlayers
Side windows are ___ paned
triple
Heating the side windows is for ____ purposes, and is ___ on during flight.
de-misting, permanently
If the windscreen heating fails, a reduced maximum pressure differential may be required with a ___ maximum IAS limit below a specified height
slower
Cabin windows generally only have _ or _ layers
2 3
Cabin windows are vented to a ___ to keep them clear
silica gel capsule
Cabin windows are recessed into the fuselage so that the window can be fitted ___
from inside the fuselage
The corners are well-rounded to avoid ___
any concentration of stresses.
