AIRFRAME STRUCTURES Flashcards
Which part(s) of a semi monocoque fuselage prevent(s) tension and compression from bending the fuselage?
Longerons and Stringers
Longitudinal (fore and aft) structural members of a semi monocoque fuselage are called?
Longerons and stringers
The general rule for finding the proper rivet diameter is:
Three times the thickness of the thickest sheet
The shop head of a rivet should be:
One and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank
What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?
Two times the diameter of the rivet shank
The aluminum code number 1100 identifies what type of aluminum?
99 percent commercially pure aluminum
Most rivets used in aircraft construction have
Dimples
Ms20425Ad-6-5 indicates a countersunk rivet which has
An overall length of 5/16 inch
Which rivet is used for riveting magnesium alloy structures?
5056
Which rivet is used for riveting nickel steel alloys?
Monel
The I-beam wooden spar is routed to
Reduced Weight
The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the
Glue
Laminated wood spars may be substituted for solid rectangular wood spars
If the same quality wood is used in both
Laminated wood is sometimes used in the construction of highly stressed aircraft components. This wood can be identified by its
parallel grain construction
The strength classification of fabrics used in aircraft concerning is based on
Tensile Strength