Metalic structure

Question 1

What type of device is a Cleco fastener?

Answer 1

A patented fastener that Is inserted in the rivet holes and used to hold two pieces of sheet metal together until they can be riveted

Question 2

What type of rivet may be used to replace a round head rivet in an aircraft structure?

Answer 2

A universal head rivet

Question 3

How long should a rivet be to join two pieces of a sheet metal?

Answer 3

1 1/2 Times rivet shank diameter + total thickness

Question 4

How can rivets be physically identified for part number and type of material?

Answer 4

The identifying mark on the head of an aluminum alloy rivet indicates the specific alloy used in the manufacture of the rivet

Question 5

What is the other name for GTA welding?

Answer 5

TIG welding

Question 6

What is used as electrode in GTA welding?

Answer 6

A small diameter tungsten wire

Question 7

What are the three type of power that can be used for GTA welding?

Answer 7

DC-straight polarity , DC-reverse polarity and AC

Question 8

Which type of power provides the greatest heat and deepest penetration in GTA welding?

Answer 8

DC-straight polarity

Question 9

Which type of power is used for GTA welding aluminum and magnesium?

Answer 9

DC-reverse polarity