11.3 Fusalage Windows & Windsreens Flashcards
Where are the three typical windows are fitted on an aircraft?
Flight deck windows, Cabin windows, Observer windows
What are the main roles of the windows?
Allow maximum visibility for the passengers and the flight crew they hold cabin pressure, give additional protection against bird impact and ice build up
Which window pane has a little hole?
The inner pane
Why is there a little hole in the inner pane?
To keep pressure between the pane the same as the cabin
Why can the side flight deck windows slide?
As an emergency exit for the flight crew
What are flight deck windows made up of?
Tempered glass and plastic
What damage can be found on flight deck windows?
Delaminating, bubbles, chips, cracking, scratches
What damage can be found on flight deck windows?
Delaminating, bubbles, chips, cracking, scratches
What is crazing?
Small fissures in the face of the window
What is a crack ?
When you can see the damage that runs along the surface of the plastic pane
What is a scratch ?
Removal or displacement of material
What are the two types of chip?
Shell type chip
V-shaped chip
What is in-plane cracking?
Smoothed surfaced fissure or a series of fissures along the pane surfaces
