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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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.

bladder-type fuel cell

Aviation; Aeronautics

A plastic-impregnated fabric bag supported in a portion of an aircraft structure so that it forms a cell in which fuel is carried.

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 narrow-blade cold chisel with either a single or double bevel. Cape chisels are used to knock the head off a rivet after it has been drilled through, and to cut narrow grooves and keyways in metal ...

lodestone

Aviation; Aeronautics

A natural magnetic iron oxide. Lodestones were discovered in ancient times and were the first devices to be used as a magnetic compass. The term lodestone comes from “leading stone.”

lubricant

Aviation; Aeronautics

A natural or synthetic material used to reduce the friction between parts in sliding contact with each other. Even parts that seem to be smooth actually have microscopically rough surfaces. When one ...

beeswax

Aviation; Aeronautics

A natural wax applied to rib lacing cord used to attach the fabric to a fabric-covered aircraft. Beeswax protects the cord from moisture and keeps knots in the cord from slipping.