Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

Industry: Aviation

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Inspection plate

Aviation; Aeronautics

A plate or panel used to cover an inspection opening in an aircraft structure. Inspection plates in nonstressed portions of the structure may be held in place with a few machine screws or ...

A plug of sheet metal installed in a flush-skin repair to bring the surface of the repair even with the skin being repaired. The strength of the repair is in the doubler inside the structure, and the ...

Koroseal lacing

Aviation; Aeronautics

A plastic lacing material that is available in round or rectangular cross sections and is used for holding wire bundles and tubing together. It holds tension on knots indefinitely and is impervious ...

Expanded plastic

Aviation; Aeronautics

A plastic resin whose volume has been increased by bubbles of gas which are generated when the constituents of the plastic are mixed. Expanded plastic is also known as foamed plastic.

Phenolic plastic

Aviation; Aeronautics

A plastic material made of a thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde resin, reinforced with cloth or paper. Phenolic plastic materials are used for electrical insulators and control pulleys.