Wood Structures Flashcards

1
Q

Laminated wood spars may be substituted for solid rectangular wood spars…

A

if the same quality wood is used in both.

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2
Q

The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the what?

A

glue.

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3
Q

Where is information found concerning acceptable species substitutions for wood materials used in aircraft repair?

A

AC 43.13-1B

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4
Q

In cases of elongated bolt holes in a wood spar or cracks in the vicinity of boltholes,…

A

a new section of spar should be spliced in or the spar replaced entirely.

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5
Q

A faint line running across the grain of a wood spar generally indicates what?

A

compression failure.

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6
Q

Any wooden member that has been overstressed is subject to which type of failure?

A

Compression.

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7
Q

Which statement about wood decay is correct?

A

Decay is not acceptable in any form or amount.

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8
Q

Which statement concerning wood decay is correct?

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Any form or amount of decay is not permitted.

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9
Q

Which of the following conditions will determine acceptance of wood with mineral streaks?

A

Careful inspection fails to reveal any decay.

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10
Q

The I-beam wooden spar is routed to what?

A

reduce weight.

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11
Q

Pin knot clusters are permitted in wood aircraft structure provided…

A

they produce a small effect on grain direction.T

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12
Q

he cantilever wing uses what?

A

no external bracing.

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13
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Laminated wood is sometimes used in the construction of highly stressed aircraft components. This wood can be identified by its what?

A

parallel grain constuction.

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14
Q

When patching a plywood skin, abrupt changes in cross-sectional areas which will develop dangerous stress concentration should be avoided by using what?

A

circular or elliptical patches.

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15
Q

Glue deterioration in wood aircrarft structure is indicated…

A

When a joint has separated and the glue surface shows only the imprint of the wood with not wood fibers clinging to the glue.

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16
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Compression failures in wood aircraft structures are characterized by buckling of the fibers that appear as streaks on the surface…

A

at right angles to the grain.