AMT 630

What non metallic materials are used in many application throughout modern aircraft?

• Plastic

• Carbon Lodi

• Paper

• Sheet Metal

What non metallic material is used in canopies, windsheilds and other transparent enclosures?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Transparent Plastic

• Fiber Glass

What non metallic material is used in the construction of radomes, wingtips, stabilizer tips, antenna covers and flight controls?

• Carbon Fiber

• Kevlar

• Fiber Glass

• Reinforce Plastic

Matrix + Filler

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• Composite

• Carbon Fiber

• Fiber Glass

• Plastic

What kind of aircraft require an extra high strength to weight ratio?

• Small Aircraft

• High Performance

• Twin Engine Aircraft

• Glider

It offer excellent resistance to corrosion.

• Metal

• Carbon Steel

• Sheet Metal

• Composite

What are the advantage of using a composite materials?

• It is easier to achieve smooth aerodynamic profiles for drag reduction.

• Composites are more brittle than wrought metals and thus are more easily damaged.

• A higher performance for a given weight leads to fuel savings.

• Production cost.

What are the Disadvantage of using composite materials?

• Composites offer excellent resistance to corrosion.

• Repair introduces new problems.

• Production cost.

• A higher performance for a given weight leads to fuel savings.