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A+P Oral final
wood structure, wood covering, and finishes
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03/07/2010

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What species of wood is the standard .
Definition
sitka spruce
Term
why must abrupt changes in cross sectional area be avoided.
Definition
It can cause failure
Term
What is the difference between laminated wood and plywood.
Definition
in laminated wood the grain runs in the same direction. in plywood the layers cross at 90 and 45 degrees.
Term
What effect does moisture have on wood structure
Definition
decay
Term
Can northern white pine be used as a subsitute for spruce
Definition
yes but it must be increased in size to compensate for lower strength.
Term
Which wood is more inclined to warp, flat grain of vertical grain
Definition
flat grain
Term
How do u detect decay in a wood structure
Definition
stick a blade in to the suspect area and pry the wood up. if its good it will come up as a long splinter. if it is bad it will come up as a chunk. 
Term
are mineral streaks in a piece of structural aircraft wood reason for rejection
Definition
No as long as there is no decay.
Term
how is compression wood indentified
Definition
it has high specific gravity.
Term
is a hard knot , 1/2 inch in diameter allowed if it is in the web of a wing spar.
Definition
No, 3/8 inch diameter is the maximum allowable knot,
Term
are pin knot clusters allowed
Definition
yes if only small effect on grain
Term
what kind of glue is recommended for aircraft repairs
Definition
Synthetic resin or resorcinol glue
Term
what reference material may be used for acceptable repairs in wooden aircraft structure.
Definition
AC 43.13-1b, chapter 1
Term
how is a scarf splice on a wing spar reinforced
Definition
solid spruce or plywood reincforceing plates are glued to side of spar
Term
what is the correct repair to a wooden aircraft wing spar in the holes are enlongated
Definition
splice in a new section of the spar and drill new holes.
Term
What is the minimum taper to use when repairing a wood wing rib cap strip
Definition
12 times the thickness recommened
Term
how is plywood prepared for bending
Definition
soak in hot water until pliable
Term
how much pressure should be applied to a glue joint in a piece of softwood to produce a strong joint.
Definition
125 to 150 psi
Term
what kind of repair is recommened for a hole in the plywood skin of the aircraft wing
Definition
a scarf patch
Term
what is the minimum taper for a splayed patch
Definition
5 to 1
Term
What is the minimum taper for a scarf patch
Definition
12 to 1
Term
why should sand paper never be used when preparing a scarf joint in a wing for splicing
Definition
the dust will plug the pores not allowing the glue to stick
Term
what is the largest hole in a plywood wing skin that can be repaired with a fabric patch
Definition
1 inch in diameter.
Term
why are light steel bushings often used in bolt holes in a wood wing spar
Definition
the bushing keeps the spar from being crushed when the nut on the attachment bolt is tigthened
Term
how long should a glued joint be kept under pressure
Definition
at least 7 hours
Term
what area of the wood wing spar must not contain any splices.
Definition
no splice under wing attach fittings , landing gear fittings, engine mount fittings or lift interplane fittings
Term
what is done to a splice in a wood aircraft wing spar to strengthen the splice
Definition
reinforcing plates
Term
what reference is used for aircraft covering methods
Definition
ac 43.13-1b
Term
what are three types of fabric that can be used to cover an aircraft
Definition
cotton fabric, polyester fabric, glass fabric
Term
if changing the fabric covering what form must be filled
Definition
form 337
Term
what type of rib lacing cord is used to attach cotton fabric to an aircraft structure
Definition
waxed linen cord
Term
what is meant by the selvage edge
Definition
it is the woven edge of fabric used to prevent the material from unraveling during normal handleing
Term
why are some portions of an aircraft dope proofed beofre they are covered with fabric
Definition
dope proofing keeps the fabric from sticking to the structure
Term
what material is used for inter rib bracing in a fabric covered aircraft wing
Definition
cotton reinforcing tape
Term
what is the preferred seam used for machine sewing pieces of the aircraft fabric.
Definition
french fell seam
Term
should the seam of aircaft covering run spanwise or chord wise
Definition
chord wise is preferred
Term
what are two methods for applying the fabric to a wing
Definition
the blanket method and the envelope method
Term
what is used to cover overlapping edges and leading edge metal to protect fabric
Definition
cloth tape
Term
what are two methods of attaching the fabric to the aircraft structure
Definition
by sewing and with a cement
Term
how are wrinkles pulled out of cotton fabric
Definition
wet the cotton with water and allow to dry.
Term
how is polyester fabric shrunk on the aircraft structure
Definition
with heat from an iron
Term
what type of knot is used for locking the stitches that are used for rib lacing on a fabric covered aircraft wing
Definition
a modified seine knot
Term
what determines the spacing of the rib lacing
Definition
the never exceed speed
Term
when is finishing tape applied to a fabric covered wing when it is being recovered
Definition
after the second coat of dope has dried
Term
when are drainage grommets applied
Definition
they are laid into the third coat of dope
Term
what is done to cotton and linen fabric to protect it from mildew
Definition
the dope is mixed with a mildicide
Term
how wide should the surface tape be that is used to cover the traling edge of an wing
Definition
three inches wide
Term
what is the purpose of reinforcing tape used between the fabric and the rib lacing on an aircraft wing
Definition
the reinforcing tape keeps the cord from pulling through the fabric
Term
what is the minimum strength to which aircraft fabric is allowed to deteriorate.
Definition
can deteriorate by 30 percent
Term
how is the strength of a fabric tested
Definition
pull testing or fabric punch tester
Term
why should wooden spars be finished with a transparent varnish
Definition
it allows any deacy or ort to be detected easily
Term
why is a retarder used when dope is sprayed during humid conditions
Definition
it slows the drying time and keeps it from blushing
Term
when is fungicidal dope applied to fabric
Definition
with the first coat of dope
Term
what will happen if dope is sprayed over an enamled surface
Definition
the thinner in the dope will penetrate the enamel surface and cause it to swell.
Term
what are two basic types of dopes used
Definition
nitrate dope and butyrate dope
Term
what is meant by dope blushing and what causes it.
Definition
a condition in which moisture form the atmosphere condenses on the surface which causes a dull weak finish
Term
what can be done to remedy blushing
Definition
spray a light coat of retarder and thinner allow to dry and spray on another coat . if it doesent work the dope will have to sanded off and applied agian
Term
what is a rejuvenator
Definition
a slow drying finishing material that has potent dsolvents and plasticizers that soften a dried surface film and restore resilience to the film.
Term
does a rejuvenator restore strength to the fabric.
Definition
no it only restores the finish.
Term
why is the first coat brushed on to the fabric
Definition
to ensure thorough penetration and encapsulation of all the fibers
Term
what is the most common cause of dope roping
Definition
the dope was improperly thinned or it was too cold
Term
what causes pinholes in a dope finish
Definition
excessive atomizing air pressure on the spray gun
Term
why should the first coat of dope be thinned
Definition
to ensure througout penetration
Term
why is aluminum pigmented dope used on a fabric covered aircraft.
Definition
to protect the clear dope and the fabric from harmful effects of the sun
Term
how thick should a coat of wash primer be that is used on aluminum alloy aircraft structure
Definition
it should be thin enough that it does not hide the surface of the metal.
Term
when mixing epoxy paint should the converter be added resin or resin to the converter
Definition
converter should always be added to the resin
Term
what are three types of primer that may be used when painting the aircraft
Definition
zinc chromate primer , wash primer, and epoxy primer.
Term
what type of thinner is used with zinc chromate primer
Definition
toluol or toluene
Term
what type of primer is used when maximum protection is required
Definition
epoxy primer
Term
what must be done to a correded aluminum alloy surface after the corrosion has been removed.
Definition
the surface should be treated with a coating before topcoats are applied.
Term
what may be done to the surface to prevent filiform corrosion beneath the topcaot
Definition
be sure that primer is properly and completely cured
Term
how is finish removed form fiberglass
Definition
finish must be sanded off
Term
how can vinyl film decal be removed form an aluminum alloy surface
Definition
place a cloth soaked in mek and scrape it off
Term
what causes poor adhesion between topcoat and fill coats on a fabric surface
Definition
too much aluminum powder in the aluminum pigmented dope
Term
what is a cause of a rough finish on a freshly painted surface
Definition
to high air pressure on gun
Term
what causes orange peel or spray mottle in a finish 
Definition
incorrect paint viscosity or improper setting of the spray gun.
Term
what causes blushing
Definition
to high humidity
Term
what causes fisheyes
Definition
surface contamination
Term
what is fabric warp
Definition
the direction along the length of the fabric
Term
what are some different types of fabric that might be used in covering an aircraft
Definition
cotton, linen, dacron, glass cloth
Term
what is surface tape
Definition
the finishing tape that is doped over ribs and seams
Term
what are three types of sewn seams that might be used in aircraft fabric covering
Definition
folded fell, french fell, and the plain overlap
Term
what knot is used for rib lacing
Definition
modified siene knot
Term
what is an anti tear strip
Definition
surface tape laid under the rib lacing to prevent the lacing from pulling through the fabric
Term
what stitch is used in making a sewn patch repair
Definition
the baseball stitch
Term
what are two types of dope used for aircraft coverings
Definition
cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate butyrate
Term
what is the purpose of aluminum pigmented dope
Definition
to protect the fabric from ultraviolent rays
Term
what is dope blushing
Definition
from condensation on the surface before the dope dries which causes a rough finish
Term
what is a wash primer
Definition
a one step coating that prepares the surface and primes it in one coat.
Term
where is asphalt varnish used
Definition
around batteries or where water or acid is present
Term
what are some different types of paint used on aircraft
Definition
lacquer, acrylic lacquer, enamel, polyurethane and epoxy
Term
what are some different types of primer
Definition
expoxy, wash primer, and zinc chromate
Term
how can paint be applied to aircraft
Definition
dipping, brushing, or spraying
Term
what causes runs or sags  on a painted surface
Definition
applying paint heavily in one coat
Term
what is the purpose of thinner used with paint
Definition
to reduce the paint to the desired viscosity
Term
what are some different products that may be used to thin paint
Definition
butyl alcohal, mineral spirits, toluene, and turpentine
Term
explain the process of stripping paint chemically
Definition
apply with brush cover with plastic, remove paint by washing and scrubbing
Term
where should aircraft paint materials be stored
Definition
away from heat sunlight and kept dry
Term
what are three forms of wood used in aircraft construction
Definition
solid , laminated, and plywood
Term
what are some different defects found in wood
Definition
knots , pitch pockets, compression damage, shakes, compession wood, decay
Term
what type of glue is used in aircraft wood stuctures
Definition
casein glues, or resin glues
Term
why is it important to determine the moisture content of a joint before glueing
Definition
to ensure a sound joint
Term
what is a scarf joint
Definition
the two pieces of wood to be joined are beveled
Term
where is plywood used in aircraft construction
Definition
aircraft skin or gussets
Term
list three types of plywood repairs
Definition
plug patch, scarf patch, and the splayed patch
Term
how are elongated bolt holes in a wood section reparied
Definition
splicing in a new section and drilling new holes
Term
why is it important to seal a wooden structure
Definition
to prevent moisture from entering or leaving the wood
Term
what is compression failure of wood
Definition
buckling the fibers of the wood caused by the wood being over stressed
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