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Fundamentals block 2
Unit 2A Airframe
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Aviation
Professional
11/21/2010

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Term
What is the fuselage?
Definition
the main part of the aircraft divided into deck/control cabin( defined according to mission
Term
what is the main type of fuselage used on a modern aircraft?
Definition
Semi-monocoque construction frame. along with skin combine to support loads and absorb stress
Term
what are the longest and strongest parts of the fuselage?
Definition
Longerons usually found with two upper and two lower
Term
what are the longest and strongest parts of the fuselage?
Definition
Longerons usually found with two upper and two lower also run from nose to tail
Term
What seperates fuselage into compartments and gives cross sectional support
Definition
bulkheads
Term
Provide shape and additional cross sectional support?
Definition
rings and formers
Term
metal strips that run parallel to longerons provide attaching points for skin and give cross sectional support
Definition
stringers
Term
covers, streamlines and strengthens fuselage
Definition
skin
Term
Curved panel which streamlines surface area where needed to reduce drag
Definition
fairings
Term
provide access for inspection or maintenance and are usually held by screws or quick release fasteners
Definition
Access Panels and doors
Term
provide lift and house fuel tanks?
Definition
Wings
Term
provide lift and house fuel tanks?
Definition
Wings
Term
modern type of wing used and is internally braced to reduce drag?
Definition
Cantalier design
Term
what are the 4 structural members of the wing?
Definition
spars Ribs stiffeners and skins
Term
what is the main structural member of the wing? extend wing root to wing tip
Definition
Spars
Term
Provide shape and cross sectional strength to wing placed perpindicular to spars
Definition
Ribs
Term
Stiffners do what?
Definition
Provide additional structural support where needed
Term
what is the Empennage
Definition
tail section provides directional stability in flight
Term
the emmpennage is composed of what
Definition
stabilizers and stabilstor fixed or movable
Term
vertical stabilizer stabilizes...?
Definition
Yaw
Term
purpose of nacelle?
Definition
encloses and streamlines externally mounted engines
Term
what attaches engine to the aircraft structure?
Definition
Engine strut
Term
what are engines mounted inside fuselage mounted in?
Definition
engine compartments
Term
engine access is provided by large hinged doors named
Definition
cowlings
Term
purpose of honey comb panels?
Definition
used on surface that requires high strength to weight ratios
Term
what are honeycomb panels constructed of?
Definition
upper and lower surface panels with honeycomb core
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