AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE METALLIC STRUCTURES FLASHCARD #1 5D

Front

What type of alloyed metal is most widely used for the construction of civilian aircraft?

Back

Aluminum

Front

What type of structure relies upon the strength of the skin to carry the primary stress load?

Back

Monocoque

Front

What type of aircraft construction utilizes the skin reinforced with structural members to carry the primary stress loads?

Back

Semi-monocoque

Front

What are the three primary flight controls?

Back

Aileron, Elevator, Rudder

Front

What are the fixed surfaces that make up the empennage?

Back

Horizontal stabilizer, Vertical stabilizer

Front

What is the name of the main structural unit of any airplane?

Back

Fuselage

Front

What are the three wing structure designs?

Back

Monoplane, Biplane, Cantilever

Front

What is a full cantilever wing design?

Back

A wing design that requires no external bracing or support struts; all loads are carried internally.

Front

What is the main structural member of a wing?

Back

Spar

Front

What gives the wing shape and transfers stress from the skin and stringers to the spar?

Back

Ribs