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Fabric (week 1-3) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the strongest part of a wing

A

Spar

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2
Q

Where is fabric used today on airplanes?

A

Flight controls and Classic/Vintage airplanes

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3
Q

_________ ______ keeps the fabric in the right place

A

Reinforcing tape

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4
Q

What are the 2 types of Fabric?

A

Organic and Synthetic Fabrics

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5
Q

What is the problem with organic fabrics?

A

Susceptible to humidity changes

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6
Q

Certified fabric products must bear an ______________ ________

A

Identification stamp

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7
Q

What does “PMA” stand for?

A

Parts manufacturing approval

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8
Q

What is used to attach fabric to structure of aircraft?

A

Lacing and cords

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9
Q

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
Q

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

A

Drain grommets

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11
Q

______ is used to seal and protect aircraft fabric covering

A

Dope

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12
Q

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

A

Cements

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13
Q

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

A

Rejuvenator

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14
Q

Which Fibres run vertically along the length of the fabric?

A

Warp Fibres

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15
Q

Which Fibres run Horizontally along the width of the fabric?

A

Fill (or woof or weft)

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16
Q

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

A

Bias

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17
Q

Which fibre runs Perpendicular to the Salvage Edge?

A

Fill

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18
Q

Which fibre runs Parallel to the Salvage Edge?

A

Warp Fibres

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19
Q

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
Q

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

A

Pinked Edge

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21
Q

_______________ 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

22
Q

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

A

Calendaring

23
Q

_______ is the measure of Fineness of yarns in a fabric

A

Denier

24
Q

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

A

150 Denier

25
Q

Ends of fibres that are Loosened & Stick Up like short hairs are called?

A

Nap

26
Q

_____ is a term used to describe a material applied to fabric that can Shrink Fabric, and cause it to be airtight & weatherproof

A

Dope

27
Q

For a Major repair/Modification such as replacing fabric on entire airplane, Transport Canada requires that you use either _________ ______ or __________ _______

A

Approved Data or Specified Data

28
Q

What is the difference between the Blanket Method and the Envelope Method?

A

The blanket method requires that seams be sewn, the envelope method is faster, as seams are sewn at manufacture

29
Q

The __________ _______ is the most common type of stitch for hand sewing fabric seams

A

Baseball Stitch

30
Q

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?

A

Anti-tear strips/reinforcing tape

31
Q

You can determine Stitch/Rivet/Clip spacing using a ____ ________ ______________ ______

A

Rib Stitch Spacing Chart

32
Q

Use ________ ______ to protect parts that shouldn’t get dope inside

A

Vynal Tape

33
Q

________ Dope is usually applied first

A

Nitrate

34
Q

Nitrate Dope has ________________ _________ as an additive to protect it from UV light

A

Aluminum Powder

35
Q

Natural Fabrics are tightened through the application of ______

A

Water

36
Q

Synthetic Fabrics are tightened through the use of _______, usually between _______ - _______ degrees Fahrenheit

A

Heat, 250 - 350

37
Q

If you are finishing an organic fibre, the first coat of dope should have ____ __________ agent

A

Anti-Fungicidal

38
Q

The last coat of dope should be ___________ ______

A

Butyrate Dopes

39
Q

_______ _______ should be applied to the trailing edge, on the bottom

A

Drain Holes

40
Q

The first Inspection that should be carried out is a ______ Inspection

A

Visual

41
Q

The 2 Types of Field Testers are _________ and _______

A

Sayboth and Maule

42
Q

_______ Tester uses a colour band to indicate the amount of force necessary to punch through the fabric

A

Sayboth

43
Q

_____ Tester uses a calibrated scale

A

Maule

44
Q

What is a con for the Sayboth Tester?

A

There is always a small hole left behind

45
Q

A ___ _______ requires a 1x4 sample, and is subjected to tension tests

A

Lab Test

46
Q

What is the minimum required strength by FAA?

A

70%

47
Q

In a sewn repair, a new ______ must be applied

A

Patch

48
Q

In a doped-on-patch repair, apply ______ on top of a tear

A

Dope

49
Q

Where can you find out if the work you are doing is a major/minor undertaking/specialized work?

A

CAR 571.04 (Might not be on Test)

50
Q

If the tear or cut is more than 8 inches but less than 16 inches in length, the surface tape used to cover the stitching should be at least ?

A

4 inches

51
Q

If the tear or cut is more than 16 inches, the surface tape used to cover the stitching should be at least?

A

6 inches

52
Q

___ _______ every coat applied makes it more smooth.

A

wet sanding

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