Module 7.18 Flashcards

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What is the definition of damage?

A

Change in CSA or permanent distortion

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2
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What is the definition of a defect?

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Event or condition that reduces serviceability

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3
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What must be done before any repair?

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  • Find extent
  • Material used
  • Type of repair required
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4
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Where should the assessment of damage begin?

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Inspection of riveted joints and an inspection of corosion

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5
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What are the 3 damage categories?

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  • Allowable
  • Non allowable
  • Non repairable
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What defines abrasion?

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Damage as a result of scuffing, rubbing or scraping

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7
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What defines corrosion?

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Change in CSA due to electro chemical action

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8
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What defines a crack?

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Partial or full break in the material that cause CSA damage

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9
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What defines crease?

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Area that is depressed or folded back

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10
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What defines delamination?

A

Disband that occur between adjacent layers

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11
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What defines a dent?

A

Area pushed in from its centre length is the largest distance

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12
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What defines a disband?

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Separation of material

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13
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What defines gauge?

A

CSA change due to sharp object gives a continuous sharp/smooth groove

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14
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What defines a hole?

A

Complete penetration

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15
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What defines a nick?

A

Local gouge with sharp edges

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16
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What defines a puncture?

A

Full penetration with no regular shape

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17
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What defines a scratch?

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A line of damage, change in CSA (Cross Sectional Area)

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18
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Prior to inspection what should be done?

A

Open all required panels and structure throughly cleaned

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19
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When opening the panels and cowlings what should be looked for?

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Any oil or fluid leaks

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20
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What can be produced to ensure that no areas are overlooked or forgotten?

A

A checklist

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21
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What inspection methods are often used?

A

Non Destructive Inspection (NDI)

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22
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What must be determined from the inspection?

A

What is the best repair or is replacing necessary

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23
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What visual aids can be used to help the inspection process?

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Torches, mirrors, magnifying glass

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24
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How can internal structure and components be inspected?

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Boroscope

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What can corrosion left alone lead to?
New corrosion to form
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What can corrosion look like on a painted surface?
Scaly surface, change of colour, blisters in the paint
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When would damage be assessed?
After all corrosion is removed
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How is paint removed in small areas and large areas?
Small - Mechanical Large - Chemical
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What must be done to affected fasteners?
Removal
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What magnifying glass should be used to check for corrosion removal?
10x
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What mechanical methods are not suitable for aluminium?
Wire brushing, grinding
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Where can't you abrasive blast?
Internal areas
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What doesn't rust do, that passive films do?
Protect metal underneath
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What does the presence of rust act as?
A catalyst
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What is the most. common chemical method of rust removal?
Phosphoric acid
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What does phosphoric acid to remove rust?
Makes it water soluble
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What colour does corrosion on CRES + nickel chromium appear as?
Black
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How is CRES + nickel chromium corrosion removed?
Phosphoric acid
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How can titanium surfaces be cleaned?
By hand with aluminium polish
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What is the purpose of pre treating metal?
- Increase corrosion resistance - Better adhesion surface
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What is anodising?
Layer of oxide produced to act a a barrier
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What affects film thickness?
Voltage and duration
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What is CAA treatment?
Chromic acid anodising uses chromic acid
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What is Eloxadising?
Electric oxides aluminium with sulphuric acid
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What annoying process do airbus use?
Sulphuric acid anodising
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What properties do Eloxation layers have?
Ceramic, so not elastic
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Where is anodising used?
- Integrally milled structural parts - Bonded surfaces - On the outer skin
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Where are phosphate coatings used?
On steel parts
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What are the 3 main types of phosphate coatings?
- Manganese - Iron - Zinc
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When must chemical conversion not be used?
Components subjected to an operating temp more than 70 degrees C
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Define paint finishes?
All coatings manually painted or sprayed on
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What are the 2 main reasons for paint finishes?
- Decorative finishes - Cabin protection
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What 3 layers do Airbus use?
- Wash primer - Paint primer - Coating lacquer
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What 2 layers do Boeing use?
- Primer - Top coat
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What occurs before priming on Boeing?
Pre-treatment: CCC (Chemical Conversion Coating)
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What occurs before priming on Airbus?
Pre-treatment: CCC (Chemical Conversion Coating) or CCA (Chromic Acid Anodised)
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What occurs before priming on both Boeing and Airbus?
Pre-treatment: CCC (Chemical Conversion Coating)
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What parts/components require a conductive paint coating?
Plastic components, i.e. radome
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To achieve conductivity how many countersinks must be painted with conductive paint?
Minimum 75%
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Where must antistatic not be applied?
Antennae covers
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When would water displacing inhibitors be used?
In areas that do not permit corrosion removal
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When is FCR primer not recommended?
Higher than 75% humidity and below 15 degrees C
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What is a jig?
A device that allows manufacture repair or rigging to high dimensional accuracy
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When installing a rivet hart is the formed end called?
Shop end / tail end
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Cracks in the head are permitted to limits in what alloy of rivets?
2017, 2024
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Friction lock rivets cannot be replaced by what?
Solid shank rivets of the same size
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Disadvantage of a mechanical lock could be?
Too short for application
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What is the most common removal method of hi-locks?
Allen key and mole grips
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What are 2 types of sealants?
- Silicone - Non silicone
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Where would silicon sealants be used?
Heat resistance is required
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What colour are silicon sealants?
White, red, grey
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How are class E and F sealants applied?
Sprayed on
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What is the application time?
Time after thawing that the sealant can be applied
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What is tack free time?
Sufficient curing that it won't transfer to a finger
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What is cure time?
Cured firmly enough that it can be handled without damage
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Sealant removal tools are made of what?
Hard wood or metal no harder than 2024 T3
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Where are fillet seals applied?
Edges of joints
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Injection seals are used to fill what?
Channels
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Where would faying seals be used?
Layer of seal between 2 fastened surfaces
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What is the seal plane?
Structural boundary where leak may occur