11.3 Flashcards

airframe structures aeroplanes

1
Q

what component reduces length of stringers

A

frames

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2
Q

what spacing is generally used between frames

A

20’’

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3
Q

how can stringers be connected at production breaks

A

stringer splices

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4
Q

what shape clip used to attach stringers to frames

A

angled or T clips

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5
Q

what prevents pressurised areas from air leaks

A

faying surface

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6
Q

what does a keel beam do

A

support wheel well area and wing loads

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7
Q

what seal is used on main entry details

A

flap type mechanical seals

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8
Q

what are passenger seats attached too

A

standard seat rails

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9
Q

4 door categories

A

main entry, service, cockpit, cargo & emergency

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10
Q

equipment in lower lining on main entry door

A

escape slide/ survival kit

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11
Q

functions of door seals

A

pressure and weather seals

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12
Q

function of overhead hatch or sliding widow in cockpit

A

emergency exit for flight crew

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13
Q

how do power assist systems operate on passenger doors

A

in emergencies

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14
Q

position of mode selector with engaged girt bar

A

armed , auto and flight

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15
Q

how does emergency door slide connect to cabin floor

A

girt and girt bar

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16
Q

what door is an over-wing emergency hatch

A

plug doors , hatches have no hinges

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17
Q

regulation on weight & seating capacity with cockpit door locked

A

Annex 6

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18
Q

what is annex 6

A

45500kg or passengers more then 60 , equipped with lockable & fire resistant door.

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19
Q

what’s fitted at lower part of flight deck door

A

decompression & evacuation flap

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20
Q

what is decompression flap & evacuation flap used for

A

rapid pressure release in cockpit

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21
Q

what makes bulk cargo doors different

A

opens inward

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22
Q

how do fwd, aft, side doors open

A

hyd powered and outward

23
Q

what direction do floor beams lay

A

along fuselage length

24
Q

what happens to horizontal stabiliser if cog moves forward

A

leading edge stab moves down

25
how can you reduce wave drag
area rule
26
what structure has multiple attachment points to share the load instead of one attachment point
Fatigue sharing
27
what zones does rear pressure bulkhead separate
200-300
28
what load is carried by longerons
primary bending loads
29
3 main areas of wing structure
centre, left and right wing boxes
30
what creates smooth seal between fin and fuselage
dorsal fin
31
what is the rudder attached to
rear of vertical fin
32
where should the moveable stabiliser be before measuring deflection angle
must be in zero position
33
after a repair to flight control surface why are adjustments made
for static balancing
34
what's the purpose of a pylon
attach engine to airframe / wing
35
how many attachment points does the pylon have to the wing
3
36
how many booster pumps required per engine
2
37
size of lighting hole
1/4 inch
38
distance between frames
20"
39
purpose of stringers
carry stresses induced by fuselage
40
sweep angle of modern jets
30 degrees
41
plain flap lift increase
55%
42
slat lift increase
35%
43
split edge lift flap increase
65%
44
slotted flap lift increase
70%
45
what are rudder pedals used for
rudder , brakes and nose gear steering
46
where is nacelle intake drain located
lower wing section
47
How many windows on most aircraft
6
48
Where is pylon located
Under each wing
49
Zone for nacelle
400
50
What construction does the skin cabin pressure to keep the fuselage rigid
Monocoque
51
What fore and soft structural member is used to maintain contour
Rib
52
The door selector arms the emergency mechanism lever in what mode
Flight mode
53
False spar loads
Landing gear attachment