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KnowledgeMaterials commonly used in aircraft and their general application.
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- Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Matrix Materials › Thermosetting Resins
other materials, and cure readily (by heat or catalyst) into an insoluble solid. Thermosetting resins are also excellent adhesives and bonding agents. Polyester Resins Polyester resins are relatively inexpensive, fast processing resins used generally for low cost applications. Low smoke ... producing polyester resins are used for interior parts of the aircraft. Fiber-reinforced polyesters can be processed by many methods. Common processing methods include matched metal molding, wet layup, press (vacuum bag) molding, injection molding, filament winding, pultrusion, and autoclaving…
- Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Aluminum Alloys
used for applications requiring high strength and hardness, as well as for service at elevated temperatures. • Alloy 2017 is used for rivets. This material is now in limited use. • Alloy 2024, with or without Alclad™ coating, is used for aircraft ... alloy is commonly used for heat-treated parts, airfoil and fuselage skins, extrusions, and fittings. • Alloy 2025 is used extensively for propeller blades. • Alloy 2219 is used for fuel tanks, aircraft skin, and structural components. This material has high fracture…
- Chapter 8: Aircraft Painting & Finishing › Methods of Applying Finish › Brushing
Methods of Applying Finish There are several methods of applying aircraft finish. Among the most common are dipping, brushing, and spraying. Dipping The application of finishes by dipping is generally confined to factories or large repair stations. The process consists ... tank filled with the finishing material. Primer coats are frequently applied in this manner. Brushing Brushing has long been a satisfactory method of applying finishes to all types of surfaces. Brushing is generally used for small repair work…