Aircraft Wood Structures Flashcard

Front

What are the names of the four types of plywood patches?

Back

Scarf, surface, plug, splayed

Front

The surface of the wood to be glued should be smoothed using what?

Back

Sandpaper

Front

What is the period of time between the application of adhesive and the assembly of the joint called?

Back

Open assembly time

Front

What is the usable life of the adhesive from the time it is mixed until it must be spread onto the wood structure?

Back

Pot life

Front

What species of wood is used by the FAA as the reference wood for aircraft structures?

Back

Sitka spruce

Front

Wood is:

Back

Subject to decay

Front

The wood you can purchase at Home Depot is:

Back

Unsuitable for aircraft use

Front

Casein glues are considered to be:

Back

Obsolete for all aircraft repairs

Front

What type of tool would you utilize to probe a suspected area of rot?

Back

A sharp metal tool

Front

Hard knots in wood components are acceptable: If they are max .375" diameter

Back

If they are max .375" diameter