11.3 Wings Wing Structural Attachments

Question 1

What is the structure of the wing comprised of?

Answer 1

Spars, skin, ribs and control surfaces

Question 2

Where is the main landing gear attachment point in the wing?

Answer 2

Wing rear spar or a false spar that is attached to the spars

Question 3

What is the function of a pylon?

Answer 3

Carry the engine

Question 4

Where do engine pylons attach to?

Answer 4

The wings

Question 5

What do pylons do for the aircraft?

Answer 5

Transfers thrust loads generated by the engines to the airframe through the wing spars

Question 6

What is a Nacelle?

Answer 6

The housing for an engine

Question 7

What are ailerons supported by?

Answer 7

Hinge support fittings

Question 8

What do spoilers fittings consist of?

Answer 8

Hinge fittings and attachment angles

Question 9

How are the trailing edge flaps attached?

Answer 9

two pairs of flap tracks, one pair for each flap assembly, Both tracks of the inboard flaps are attached to the spoiler support beam. The inboard track is also attached to the landing gear support beam. Both tracks of the outboard flaps are attached to the lower edges of special wing ribs, forward of the wing rear spar

Question 10

How are leading edge flaps and slats attached?

Answer 10

consist of the hinge fittings mounted along the forward edge of the LE structure, and the actuator mountings on the forward face of the wing front spar