Airplane Wing Structure

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Questions and Answers

What type of wing structure is used in the all-metal wing?

  • Cantilever, monocoque
  • Full monocoque
  • Semi-cantilever, semi-monocoque (correct)
  • Monocoque

How are the skin panels attached to the wing structure?

  • Welded to the ribs and spars
  • Riveted to the ribs, spars and stringers (correct)
  • Bolted to the wing tips
  • Glued to the fuel tank

What type of hinge is used on the aileron?

  • Butterfly-hinged
  • Riveted hinge
  • Welded hinge
  • Piano-hinged (correct)

How many fuel tanks are located in each wing?

<p>One (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the colored navigation lights located?

<p>At the wing tips (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Wing Structure

  • Each wing is a semi-cantilever, semimonocoque type
  • Two main spars and suitable ribs are used for skin attachment

Wing Assembly Components

  • Skin panels are riveted to ribs, spars, and stringers to complete the structure

Control Surfaces

  • All-metal, piano-hinged ailerons are mounted on each wing assembly
  • Flaps are mounted on each wing assembly

Wing Tip Features

  • Colored navigation lights are mounted at each wing tip
  • Detachable wing tips are mounted on each wing assembly

Fuel System

  • A single metal fuel tank is mounted between the wing spars at the inboard end of each wing

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