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Flashcards in Sheet Metal & Non-Metallic Structures Deck (28)
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1
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  1. What is the grip length of a rivet?
A

Combined thickness of the materials to be joined

2
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  1. Where are special rivets, such as Huck or Cherry Lock rivets used?
A

both sides of structure are impossible to acess or limited space for bucking bar

3
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  1. What is bonded honeycomb construction?
A

Laminar structure , bonded on both sides of core consisting of open 6 sided cell with dissimilar materials, increases the strength, reducing weight

4
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  1. What type of materials are used in honeycomb construction
A

Stainless steel, titanium, magnesium, plywood, resin impregnated paper, e glass, nylon

5
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  1. Where are sandwich construction assemblies used?
A

Bulkheads, control surfaces, fuselage panels, wing panels, randomness, empennage skins

6
Q
  1. What procedures should be used to prevent damage to the hole when drilling though plexiglass?
A

Backed with wood, drill slow, modified drill bit 60 degree tip angle

7
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  1. What calculations must be made when bending sheet metal?
A

Setback & bend allowance

8
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  1. What factors are used to determine setback?
A

Radius of the bend & thickness of material

Setback = Radius+Thickness

9
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  1. When bending sheet metel, how should the grain be in relation to the bend?
A

Grain should be perpendicular to the bend

10
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  1. What is a bend tangent line?
A

Line which metal starts to bend

11
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  1. What is a joggle?
A

Offset near the edge of a sheet of metal to allow clearance for a sheet or clearance

12
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  1. What are several methods used in forming sheet metal?
A

folding, bumping, crimping, shrinking, & stretching

13
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  1. What kind of metal forming is done by bumping?
A

Compound curves

14
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  1. What is crazing and how does it occur?
A

Hairline cracks in surface of plastic. Caused by heat damage and excessive stress

15
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  1. Briefly describe the anodizing process and what purpose it serves?
A

Aluminum alloys placed in electrolyte bath
Creates thin film of hydroxide to form
Anodized coating provide resistance to corrosion & bond for paint

16
Q
  1. What are the proper dimensions for the shop head of a rivet?
A

After bucking
1.5x diameter in width
.5x diameter in height

17
Q
  1. When inspecting plexiglass, what should you look for?
A

Crazing & discoloration

18
Q
  1. What causes honeycomb structure to delaminate?
A

Moisture

19
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  1. What are the acceptable repair, methods for bonded honeycomb structure that has been damaged?
A

Potted repair

Laminated glass fabric cloth overlay

20
Q
  1. What size drill should be used for the common shank rivet diameter of 3/32inch,4/32 inch, & 5/32
A

3/32 use #40
4/32 use #30
5/32 use #21

21
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  1. What is used for hole filling in bonded honeycomb repair?
A

Potting compund

22
Q
  1. What is a lightening hole?
A

Holes cut into metal to increase strength and reduce weight

23
Q
  1. What special precautions should be observed when repairing a radome?
A

Must retain strength & electrical transparency

24
Q
  1. What is a warp line?
A

Highlighted strand in fabric used for ply orientation

25
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  1. What does “pot life” mean?
A

Length of time resin is workable after mixed

26
Q
  1. What is a Barcol hardness tester?
A

Device that pushes into material to measure if its cured or not

27
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  1. What is done to honeycomb before repairing?
A

Removed damaged area

Either replace with potting compound or install honeycomb replacement plug

28
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  1. What is the difference between thermoplastics & thermosetting plastics?
A

Thermoplastics can be remelted

Thermosetting cannot