AGK Systems - Subsidary Airframe Structures Flashcards
Why do aircraft have a sophisticated locking and latching system?
To withstand pressurisation forces.
What way are cargo doors usually hinged?
Along the top and open directly outwards and up. The hatches held by by over centred hook locks.
What do outward opening doors need to make them air tight?
Inflatable seal or rubber cuff.
Why do cabin doors have inspection windows?
Visually confirm that all locks are engaged.
Green, locked and red, unlocked.
Some large aircraft have status indications: pressurised or unpressurised.
According to CS25 what must flight deck windows have?
High optical quality.
sealed securely to withstand pressurisation forces.
Withstand the stress imposed by temperature difference.
Withstand significant impact.
Have De/Anti-Ice capability.
How many transparent piles are flight deck windows made of?
two.
What materials are side flight deck windows usually? Why?
Acrylic to reduce weight.
What is the eye reference position?
Flight deck seats must be adjusted to the design eye point. Allows for optimum view.
