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6.3- Aircraft Materials- Composite and Non-Metallic Flashcards

1
Q

What does the following abbreviation stand for:

AFRP?

A

Aramid Fibre Reinforced Plastic.

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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

CFRP?

A

Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic.

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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

GFRP?

A

Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic.

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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

QFRP?

A

Quartz Fibre Reinforced Plastic.

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5
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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

HOBE?

A

Honeycomb before Expansion. (Aluminium Honeycomb)

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6
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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

MSDS?

A

Material Data Safety Sheet.

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7
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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

NDT?

A

Non Destructive Testing.

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8
Q

What does the following abbreviation stand for:

NTM?

A

Non Destructive Testing Manual.

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9
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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

Prepreg?

A

Pre-impregnated Fabric.

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10
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What does the following abbreviation stand for:

SRM?

A

Structural Repair Manual.

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11
Q

What is the Fahrenheit to Centigrade Conversion?

A

°C = (°F − 32) × 0.555

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12
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What is the Centigrade to Fahrenheit Conversion?

A

°F = °C × 1.8 + 32

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How do you describe a composite?

A

Two or more materials that are combined to form a stronger structure.

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The most simple composite is made of what two elements?

A

Matrix (Adhesive) and Reinforcing Material (Fabric).

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What third component can be added to a composite alongside the matrix and reinforcing material?

A

Core material.

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16
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Name some advantages of composites? (5 examples)

A

1) Reduce Weight- more cargo/passengers
2) High strength to weight
3) Reduction of parts and fasteners
4) Reduction of wear
5) Corrosion resistance.

17
Q

Name some disadvantages of composites? (2 examples)

A

1) Generally Expensive

2) Not easy to repair

18
Q

Name some applications of composites in aircraft?

A

1) Floorboards
2) Flying controls
3) Bulkheads
4) Recently entire structures

There are a load more applications. Page 77/78/79 of notes.

19
Q

Name an application of QFRP?

A

Radome.

20
Q

Name and application of GFRP?

A

Vertical Stabiliser access panels.

M6 (14 decks)

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