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11.3 Aeroplane structures fuselage Flashcards

1
Q

what ATA chapters includes fuselage

A

52/53/56

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2
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what ATA chapter is wings

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57

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3
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what ATA chapter is stabilisers

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55

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4
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what ATA chapter is flight control surfaces

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55/57

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5
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what ATA chapter is nacelles/pylons

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54

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6
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what types of construction can aircraft fuselages have

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Truss type, monocoque type, semi monocoque type

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7
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what type of fuselage construction do modern aircraft use

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semi-monocoque

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8
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describe the shape of the fuselage

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tubular with oval cross section

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9
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what are the 2 types of truss fuselage constructions

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pratt truss, warren truss

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10
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what is a truss

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construction of several members joined to form a rigid structure

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11
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what can truss fuselage constructions be made from

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steel or sometimes wood/aluminium

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12
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whats the purpose of a stressed skin fuselage

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the fuselages skin carries all the stresses

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13
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almost all pressurized aircraft have what type of construction

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semi-monocoque

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14
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during the manufacturing process what is the aircraft fuselage assembled using

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two part polysulfide sealant

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15
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what are the 2 typical methods of applying sealant to an aircrafts fuselage

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faying seal, fillet seal

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16
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describe a faying seal

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where two pieces of metal overlap

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17
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describe a fillet seal

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two pieces of metal are joined together

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18
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what are electrical cables or control cables generally sealed with

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rubber, silicone, sealant plates

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19
Q

what parts of the aircraft are attached to the fuselage

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wings, stabilisers, engine pylons, landing gear

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20
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what are the stabilisers typically fitted using

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bolt fittings to frame members of bulkhead

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21
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where are engine pylons attached

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to the wing

22
Q

on many aircraft what is the main landing gear attached to

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the wings

23
Q

whats the purpose of seat tracks

A

secure seats and ensure easy removal

24
Q

what is used to move cargo in the cargo compartment

A

rollers, tracks, PDUs

25
Q

cargo loading systems include what components

A

transport, guidance, restraining/locking

26
Q

what does ARO stand for (cargo)

A

anti-roll-out

27
Q

what are the main entry doors functions

A

quick safe unloading/loading and emergency exits

28
Q

what type of door are main entry doors

A

plug type

29
Q

whats the function of service doors

A

access to systems on the aircraft

30
Q

what type of door is a service door

A

non-plug type

31
Q

whats the function of cargo doors

A

provide access to all cargo compartments

32
Q

what type of door are cargo doors

A

non-plug type

33
Q

describe a plug type door

A

self sealing and used on aircraft with cabin pressure

34
Q

describe a non-plug door

A

opened inward apart from cargo doors

35
Q

whats the function of door seals

A

pressurisation, light transmission, noise transmission, aerodynamics

36
Q

what are the 4 common door seal shapes

A

bulb type, diaphragm, flap type, muiltiform

37
Q

when must an aircraft have a flight deck door

A

passenger carrying aircraft with maximum 45,000kg take off mass or passenger seating greater than 60

38
Q

what materials are used to make flight deck doors

A

glass polymers, kevlar, laminates

39
Q

what must you always check before opening any door on an aircrfat

A

in safety and cabin pressure light is off

40
Q

for hydraulically operated cargo doors whats used to prevent actuator movement during maintenance

A

safety gags

41
Q

what colour will show if a door is not close

A

amber

42
Q

what shows when a door is closed latched and locked

A

nothing

43
Q

what does A mean on doors

A

auto, green

44
Q

what does M mean on doors

A

manual, white

45
Q

what are the 2 types of windows

A

passenger, flight deck

46
Q

what type of window are passenger windows

A

fixed plug type

47
Q

why do windows have two layers of acrylic

A

failsafe

48
Q

how many flight deck windows are there on modern aircraft

A

6

49
Q

whats the purpose of the flight deck sliding window

A

emergency escape

50
Q

what are the 2 types of damage found on flight deck windows

A

delamination and bubbles, chicps/cracking/scratches

51
Q
A

M11 (15 decks)

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