AIRFRAME STRUCTURES Flashcards

1
Q

Which part(s) of a semi monocoque fuselage prevent(s) tension and compression from bending the fuselage?

A

Longerons and Stringers

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2
Q

Longitudinal (fore and aft) structural members of a semi monocoque fuselage are called?

A

Longerons and stringers

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3
Q

The general rule for finding the proper rivet diameter is:

A

Three times the thickness of the thickest sheet

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4
Q

The shop head of a rivet should be:

A

One and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank

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5
Q

What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?

A

Two times the diameter of the rivet shank

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6
Q

The aluminum code number 1100 identifies what type of aluminum?

A

99 percent commercially pure aluminum

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7
Q

Most rivets used in aircraft construction have

A

Dimples

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8
Q

Ms20425Ad-6-5 indicates a countersunk rivet which has

A

An overall length of 5/16 inch

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9
Q

Which rivet is used for riveting magnesium alloy structures?

A

5056

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10
Q

Which rivet is used for riveting nickel steel alloys?

A

Monel

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11
Q

The I-beam wooden spar is routed to

A

Reduced Weight

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12
Q

The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the

A

Glue

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13
Q

Laminated wood spars may be substituted for solid rectangular wood spars

A

If the same quality wood is used in both

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14
Q

Laminated wood is sometimes used in the construction of highly stressed aircraft components. This wood can be identified by its

A

parallel grain construction

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15
Q

The strength classification of fabrics used in aircraft concerning is based on

A

Tensile Strength

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16
Q

(1) Machine-sewn seam in aircraft covering fabrics

(2) a plain lapped seam is cover permissible

A

only no.1 is true

17
Q

How many fabric thickness will be found in French-felt seam?

A

Four

18
Q

Which property applied finish top coat is the most durable and chemical resistant?

A

polyurethane

19
Q

A correct way of using acetone is

A

Remove grease from fabric

20
Q

What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?

A

Two times the diameter of the rivet shank

21
Q

When drilling stainless steel the drill used should have an included angle of

A

140 degree and turn at a low speed

22
Q

Clod aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they

A

are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum

23
Q

The monocoque fuselage relies largely on the strength at

A

skin or covering

24
Q

Which part(s) of a semi-monocoque fuselage prevent tension and compression from bending the fuselage?

A

longerons and stringers

25
Q

What is the purpose of refrigerating 2017 and 2024 aluminum alloy rivets after heat treatment?

A

to retard age hardening

26
Q

Most rivets used in aircraft construction have

A

Dimples

27
Q

Which rivet may be used as received without further treatments?

A

2117- 13

28
Q

Mild steel rivets are used for riveting

A

steel parts

29
Q

A piece of sheet metals is bent to a certain radius. The curvature of the bend is referred to as the

A

bend radius

30
Q

The aluminum alloys used in aircraft construction are usually hardened by which method?

A

heat treatment