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1
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What is the strongest part of a wing

A

Spar

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Where is fabric used today on airplanes?

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Flight controls and Classic/Vintage airplanes

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_________ ______ keeps the fabric in the right place

A

Reinforcing tape

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4
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What are the 2 types of Fabric?

A

Organic and Synthetic Fabrics

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5
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What is the problem with organic fabrics?

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Susceptible to humidity changes

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6
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Certified fabric products must bear an ______________ ________

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Identification stamp

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7
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What does “PMA” stand for?

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Parts manufacturing approval

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8
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What is used to attach fabric to structure of aircraft?

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Lacing and cords

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9
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What is made of a plastic type material, located on the bottom of the wing, used to gain access to internal parts of the structure?

A

Inspection rings

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10
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_______ _____________ are used to drain entrapped moisture from inside a covered structure

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Drain grommets (0.250”)

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11
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______ is used to seal and protect aircraft fabric covering

A

Dope

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12
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________ are used to adhere the fabric edges to the structure of the aircraft

A

Cements

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13
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A thin dope-like substance that contains powerful solvents is called?

A

Rejuvenator

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14
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Which Fibres run vertically along the length of the fabric?

A

Warp Fibres

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15
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Which Fibres run Horizontally along the width of the fabric?

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Fill (or woof or weft)

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16
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A ______ is a Cut, Fold, or Seam that is made Diagonal to the warp/fill threads

A

Bias

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17
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Which fibre runs Perpendicular to the Salvage Edge?

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Fill

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18
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Which fibre runs Parallel to the Salvage Edge?

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Warp Fibres

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19
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The woven edge of fabric, used to prevent the material from Unravelling during normal handling is called?

A

Salvage edge

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20
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The edge that’s been cut in a continuous series of “V’s” to prevent Unravelling is called?

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Pinked Edge

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21
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_______________ is the process of dipping cotton yarn/fabric in a Heat Solution of Diluted Caustic Soda to cause material to Shrink/Strengthen it

A

Mercerization

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22
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__________ is the process of passing fabric through a series of Heated Rollers to give it a Smooth/Shiny finish

A

Calendaring

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23
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_______ is the measure of Fineness of yarns in a fabric

24
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Which is Finer, 150 Denier Fabric, or 300 Denier Fabric?

A

150 Denier

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Ends of fibres that are Loosened & Stick Up like short hairs are called?
Nap
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\_\_\_\_\_ is a term used to describe a material applied to fabric that can Shrink Fabric, and cause it to be airtight & weatherproof
Dope
27
**For a Major repair/Modification such as replacing fabric on entire airplane, Transport Canada requires that you use either _________ \_\_\_\_\_\_ or __________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**
Approved Data or Specified Data
28
What is the difference between the Blanket Method and the Envelope Method?
The blanket method requires that seams be sewn, the envelope method is faster, as seams are sewn at manufacture
29
The __________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most common type of stitch for hand sewing fabric seams
Baseball Stitch
30
In an aircraft with a Vne of over 250 Mph, what must be installed on top of the fabric where it is to be stitched to the ribs?
Anti-tear strips/reinforcing tape
31
You can determine Stitch/Rivet/Clip spacing using a ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______________ \_\_\_\_\_\_
Rib Stitch Spacing Chart
32
Use ________ \_\_\_\_\_\_ to protect parts that shouldn't get dope inside
Vynal Tape
33
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Dope is usually applied first
Nitrate
34
**Nitrate Dope has ________________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as an additive to protect it from UV light**
Aluminum Powder
35
Natural Fabrics are tightened through the application of \_\_\_\_\_\_
Water
36
Synthetic Fabrics are tightened through the use of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, usually between _______ - _______ degrees Fahrenheit
Heat, 250 - 350
37
If you are finishing an organic fibre, the first coat of dope should have ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ agent
Anti-Fungicidal
38
The last coat of dope should be ___________ \_\_\_\_\_\_
Butyrate Dopes
39
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _______ should be applied to the trailing edge, on the bottom
Drain Holes
40
The first Inspection that should be carried out is a ______ Inspection
Visual
41
The 2 Types of Field Testers are _________ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Sayboth and Maule
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Tester uses a colour band to indicate the amount of force necessary to punch through the fabric
Sayboth
43
\_\_\_\_\_ Tester uses a calibrated scale
Maule
44
What is a con for the Sayboth Tester?
There is always a small hole left behind
45
A ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ requires a 1x4 sample, and is subjected to tension tests
Lab Test
46
What is the minimum required strength by FAA?
70%
47
In a sewn repair, a new ______ must be applied
Patch
48
In a doped-on-patch repair, apply ______ on top of a tear
Dope
49
Where can you find out if the work you are doing is a major/minor undertaking/specialized work?
CAR 571.04 (Might not be on Test)
50
Which structure makes up the shape of the wing?
Ribs
51
At what percentage of moisture does wood begin to rot?
20%
52
When you check moisture, where should the airplane be?
Out of the rain/in hangar
53
Name of Acceptable Airworthiness Standards manual
AC.43.13-1B
54
**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ________ shears prevent the fabric from unravelling at the edge**
Pinked Edge
55
**When shrinking the fabric once it is applied to the frame, use an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**
Iron

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