Engine + Landing Gear
What is used to protect the landing gear from corrosion?
The different parts of the landing gear are plated with Cadmium in order to protect them from corrosion
What are wooden propellers made of?
The propellers are made of laminated maple.
What is used to cut holes in the planes fuselage?
The holes in the airplanes fuselage are cut using a very high pressure jet of water and sand
What is considered aircraft manufacturing?
Any work done on an aeronautical product before the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness.
How many hours of work are required to build a helicopter?
The construction of a helicopter requires about 700 hours or 110 days.
What is recycled during the manufacturing of the landing gear?
Metal chips created during the machining process.
What are the two sides of a propeller blade?
The pitch and the airfoil.
Where do they lay out carbon fiber cloths?
Where additional strength is needed without more weight
What kind of work is included in aircraft maintenance?
Overhaul, repair, required inspection or modification, and removal or installation of components on an aeronautical product.
What created the bases for the fuselage of the glider?
The bases for the fuselage is created using Kevlar fibre.
What is the oil used for during the machining process?
Oil is used to reduce the heat produce by friction during the machining process.
What happens to defective pieces during the manufacturing process?
The defective pieces are either repaired or scrapped if they cannot be repaired
What are the airplanes made of and why?
An airplane can be made out of fiber glass and Carbone fiber., as it is light and strong.
What are the blades of a jet engine used for?
The turbine blades are used to generate air pressure inside the jet engine in order to create a mixture of air and gas that will be ignited to create thrust.
What kind of glue is used to bond the wings together?
The wings are bonded together using epoxy resin.
What is checked in the oil filter after testing?
The oil filter is checked for foreign debris.
Why are propellers made of aluminum?
Because aluminum is a light-weight and durable material.
What is used to laminate the carbon fiber/fiber glass?
The materials are put into a laminated machine and is coated with epoxy resin.
How are the blades made?
The blades are moulded using a dye.
What is brake cable used for?
Brake cable is used to prevent bolts from loosening due to vibrations.
Why is a testing propeller attached to engine during testing?
To keep the engine cool during the testing phase.
Why are the back of the blades painted black?
To prevent the sun from reflecting off the propeller and blinding the pilot.
What is the process called curing?
Curing refers to the process of cooking the different materials at very high temperature in order to solidify the glue
What indicates imperfections during the inspection process?
The imperfections will show up as little fluorescent spots under a black light.
Why is the wing cut in two after its assembly?
The wing is cut in two in order to facilitate transportation