The Fuselage Flashcards
1
Q
Aircraft skin
A
Smooth outer aerodynamic shape
Withstands tension and compression stresses
2
Q
Formers/Frames
A
Structures shape and provide attachment points for the skin
3
Q
Stringers
A
Run longitudinally down the fuselage
Bonded to the skin
Withstand buckling
4
Q
Longerons
A
Main longitudinal load-carrying members of the fuselage
Withstand the bending loads
5
Q
Bulkheads
A
Structural partitions inside fuselage Divides into bays Structural support May be fireproof or sealed to maintain cabin pressure Also in wing structure
6
Q
Firewall
A
Fire resistant bulkhead between engine compartment and rest of the airframe structure
