11.2/3 Flashcards
How many attachment points does the pylon go the wing have?
3
What is the purpose of a pylon?
To attach the engine to the airframe/ wing
Following repairs to the flight control surface, adjustment would need to be made to achive what?
Static balancing
When measuring the deflection angle of the elevator and before the elevator can be in the zero position what must you ensure first for the moveable stabiliser?
The movable stabiliser must be in the zero position
What is the rudder attached to?
Rear of vertical fin
What creates a smooth join between the fin and fuselage?
Dorsal fin
What are the 3 main areas of the wing structures?
Centre, left and right wing boxes
What are the 2 main types of construction of a fuselage?
Monoque and semi- monocoque construction
What load is carried by longerons?
Primary bending loads
The rear pressure bulkhead would separate which zones?
200-300
A structure in which multiple attachment points share the load instead if one attachment points, this is an example of what?
Fatigue sharing