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What is the purpose of the fuselage station numbering system?
What is the purpose of the fuselage station numbering system?
Which statement best defines a 'datum' in aircraft measurements?
Which statement best defines a 'datum' in aircraft measurements?
In the ATA 100 numbering system, what does Zone Number 800 refer to?
In the ATA 100 numbering system, what does Zone Number 800 refer to?
What does the Butt Line reference in aircraft designations relate to?
What does the Butt Line reference in aircraft designations relate to?
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How are major sub-zones in the ATA 100 system identified?
How are major sub-zones in the ATA 100 system identified?
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Which aircraft zone is NOT covered in the ATA 100 system based on the provided numbering?
Which aircraft zone is NOT covered in the ATA 100 system based on the provided numbering?
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What reference is utilized for locating points on the wing of an airplane?
What reference is utilized for locating points on the wing of an airplane?
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Which of the following correctly describes a Water Line?
Which of the following correctly describes a Water Line?
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What is the primary purpose of establishing an aircraft zoning system?
What is the primary purpose of establishing an aircraft zoning system?
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Which of the following reference lines is NOT mentioned in relation to aircraft zoning?
Which of the following reference lines is NOT mentioned in relation to aircraft zoning?
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In aircraft zoning, what does the 'BL' designation refer to?
In aircraft zoning, what does the 'BL' designation refer to?
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How is the aircraft fuselage primarily subdivided according to the content?
How is the aircraft fuselage primarily subdivided according to the content?
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Which zone categorization is part of the aircraft zoning system designed for larger aircraft?
Which zone categorization is part of the aircraft zoning system designed for larger aircraft?
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What is the significance of body waterlines (BWL) in aircraft zoning?
What is the significance of body waterlines (BWL) in aircraft zoning?
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Which organization specifies aircraft structures under ATA-100 specifications?
Which organization specifies aircraft structures under ATA-100 specifications?
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What are the body stations in aircraft zoning primarily used for?
What are the body stations in aircraft zoning primarily used for?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Zoning and ATA Coding System
- Aircraft zoning is crucial for tasks like locating and identifying specific parts of the aircraft.
- Precise methods are needed even for small aircraft to locate components.
- Various numbering systems exist for identifying components like wing/fuselage frames, bulkheads.
Learning Objectives
- Understand three basic reference lines (Fuselage Station Line, Water Line, Butt Line & Wing Butt Line).
- Understand the three basic zones (Major Zone, Major Sub-Zone, Zone.)
- Know the aircraft sections.
Aircraft Zoning and Referencing - General Concepts
- Locating aircraft parts needs precise methods using reference planes.
- Systems exist for identifying specific parts (e.g., wing/fuselage frames, bulkheads).
Aircraft Zoning and Referencing
- Aircraft zoning is done using aircraft zones, sections, station numbers, body stations, body waterlines, and body buttock lines.
- Measurements depend on the type (e.g., US or European) and are taken from a fixed point, often the nose or a point ahead of it.
- Zoning helps quickly identify component locations, center of gravity, and weight distribution.
- Also used for servicing, maintenance, and aircraft repair.
Reference Lines
- Fuselage Station (FS)
- Water Line (WL)
- Butt Line (BL)
Large Aircraft Zones
- Major zone
- Major sub-zone
- Zone
Aircraft Fuselage
- The fuselage is the body of the aircraft.
- It holds all parts together and provides space for passengers and/or cargo.
- It may be subdivided into manufacturing sections.
- Aircraft structures are specified by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA).
- Specifications are found under ATA-100.
Fuselage Station Numbering & Reference Lines
- Fuselage (Body) Station Line (FS) : Reference locations for forward and aft positions on an aircraft, with FS-0 as the reference datum.
- Specific station numbers are shown on the image.
- Water Line (WL): Horizontal reference plane for vertical positions on an aircraft.
- Butt/Buttock Line (BL): Longitudinal axis for referencing positions to the left and right of the center. Specific butt line markings are shown in the image..
Wing Stations
- Wing stations are often referenced off the butt line.
- See the image for wing station referencing.
Datum
- Datum is an imaginary vertical plane or line.
- All measurements are taken from the datum, established by the aircraft manufacturer.
Body Station, Water Line, and Butt Line
- Examples of body station, water line, and butt line are shown on an example of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Wing Reference Lines
- Locates points on a wing.
- Measured from center line or butt line of fuselage
- Indicated (in inches) on either side of the center line
ATA 100 - Aircraft Zone Numbering
- Major zones are identified by three-digit numbers (e.g., 100, 200, 300).
- Major zones are divided into major sub-zones by adding a non-zero number to the second digit of the major zone number (e.g., 310, 320, 330).
- Major sub-zones are further divided into specific zones. These are specified by adding a non-zero number to the third digit of the major-zone number. (e.g., 321, 322, 333)
- See images for examples.
Specifying Aircraft Sections
- Large aircraft are constructed by first fabricating the major sections (forward, mid, aft) of the fuselage. These parts are then joined together.
- Specific section numbers are shown in an image
Aircraft Zoning and Referencing
- Aircraft structures are specified according to ATA-100 Specifications.
- Reference for ATA-100 specifications is given
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Test your knowledge on aircraft zoning and the ATA coding system. This quiz covers reference lines, aircraft sections, and methods for locating specific components in aircraft. Perfect for aviation students and professionals alike.
