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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show-type finish

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of finish put on some aircraft that are built for show. A show-type finish is usually made up of many coats of dope or lacquer, with much sanding and rubbing of the surface between coats.

A type of finish used on the handle of some metal tools to keep the handle from slipping in your hands. Knurling is done by pressing a special tool against the handle while it is being turned in a ...

enamel

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of finishing material that flows out to form a smooth surface. Enamel is normally made of a pigment suspended in some form of resin. When the resin hardens, it leaves a smooth, protective ...

fisheyes

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of finishing system defect in which small, local areas of the finish do not cure properly. These small areas resemble the eyes of a fish. Fisheyes are caused by small specks of wax or silicone ...

rate-of-temperature-rise fire detector

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of fire detection system that uses a series of thermocouples to detect a fire condition by the rate at which the temperature being monitored rises. A series of thermocouples is placed in the ...

continuous-loop fire detection system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of fire detection system which uses two conductors, separated by a thermistor material, formed into a continuous loop that surrounds the area being protected. A thermistor is an electrical ...

interference fit

Aviation; Aeronautics

A type of fit used when assembling certain mechanical devices. To create an interference fit, a hole is made smaller than the part that fits into it. The material containing the hole is heated to ...