Airframe Design And Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Define redundancy in terms of aircraft design?
A
Duplicating or even triplicating components or systems in critical areas in order to back up a system should fail
2
Q
Which areas are most prone to stress?
A
Wings and wing roots
3
Q
Difference between hard time and on condition maintenance?
A
Fixed intervals (hard).
Replacement or refurbishment if necessary following an inspection (on condition)
4
Q
Define MSRM?
A
Maximum structural ramp mass= max weight of aircraft before it can taxi.
5
Q
Define MSTOM?
A
Maximum structural take-off mass. Maximum permissible mass at the start of the takeoff run
6
Q
Define MZFM?
A
Max weight of the airframe when all fuel has been removed
7
Q
Define MSLM?
A
Maximum structural landing mass - heaviest an aircraft can be upon landing.
