Aircraft Covering Techniques and Specifications Review Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded
A+
Correct fabric rate - Answers Determined by aircraft speed and maximum wing loading.
French felt seam layers - Answers 4
Purpose of finishing tape - Answers Additional wear resistance protection on edges.
Fabric unaffected by moisture or mildew - Answers Fiberglass.
Strength classification of aircraft fabric - Answers Tensile strength.
Minimal test strength of grade A Cotton - Answers 70%.
Finishing tape application timing - Answers Applied after first or second dope coat.
Minimum allowable tensile strength of new grade A Cotton - Answers 80.
Finishing tape application method - Answers Doped on and after first or second coat.
Determining factor for fabric selection - Answers Aircraft speed and max wing load.
Effect of moisture, mildew, chemicals, and acids - Answers Have no effect on fiberglass.
Repair method for damaged fabric area - Answers Dope in a new panel.
Stitch type for sewn repair - Answers Baseball stitch.
Effect of doping in high humidity - Answers Blushing.
Consideration for finishing fabric surface - Answers Least number of coats necessary to resolve a taut
and well-filled finish.
Chief purpose of aluminum pigment - Answers UV protection from sunlight.
Surface condition during operations on detached fabric wings - Answers Should always be grounded.
Documents for covering an airplane with Dacron - Answers 43.13, Stits manual, and Ceconite Manual.
Nitrate dope advantage over butyrate - Answers Penetrates and encapsulates fabric better.
Layers of fabric in French felt seams - Answers 4.
Surface tape for compound curves - Answers Bias cut.
Surface tape for aircraft with Vne exceeding 250 mph - Answers Anti-tear strip.
Restorer for luster and flexibility of dope finish - Answers Rejuvenator.
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