Aircraft fabric covering Flashcards
Aircraft covering fabrics are made of materials from what two sources?
Organic and synthetic
How would you determine the strength requirements for fabric used to re-cover an aircraft?
The fabric must be of at least the quality and strength of the fabric used by the original manufacturer.
What two types of organic fibers are used for covering aircraft?
Cotton and linen
What is meant by warp, weft and bias?
Warp: direction along the length of the fabric
Weft: direction across the fabric at right angles to the warp
Bias: direction at a 45 degree angle to the warp and weft
What is the purpose of the selvage edge on a roll of fabric?
It prevents the fabric from unraveling
What identification marking is found on the selvage edge, an in which direction is the warp applied??
The FAA-PMA stamp is found on the selvage edge and the warp is applied parallel to the line of flight.
How are the fabric type and strength requirements determine for fabric-covered aircraft?
The original manufacturer determines the fabric type, and the strength requirement are a function of the never-exceed speed and wing loading.
What types of synthetic fibers are used for covering aircraft?
Fiberglass and heat-shrinkable polyester fibers.
Which of the several types of fabric is unaffected by moisture and mildew?
Fiberglass
What is the function or purpose of reinforcing tape?
used between the fabric and the rib stitching to prevent the lacing cord from cutting through the fabric.
Where would you use surface tape?
Over rib stitching and sewed seams, over lapped edges, around corners, and along leading and trailing edges.
How should the edges of drainage, inspection, and ventilation holes be reinforced?
With plastic, aluminum or brass grommets
What are the principle methods used to test the condition of fabric?
Punch testers such as Maule or Seybolt tester, and Laboratory pull testing
Fabric is considered unairworthy when it has deteriorated to what percentage of its original strength?
less than 70%
how should a structure that will be covered with doped fabric be prepared following inspection and prior to covering?
Treat it with a protective coating of paint or varnish as appropriate