Flashcards on Aircraft Drawing Terminology and Concepts
Aircraft Drawing Terminology and Concepts: A Student's Guide
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Aircraft Drawings and Blueprint Conventions
14 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the definition of 'tolerance' on an aircraft drawing?
Answer: The allowable plus or minus variations from the dimension given on the drawing.
Card 2
Question: What does 'clearance' mean on an aircraft drawing?
Answer: The amount of space, or separation, that is allowed between two components or parts.
Card 3
Question: What information is typically given in the title block of a blueprint?
Answer: The name and address of the company, the name of the part, the scale of the drawing, the name of the draftsman, the name of the approving engineer, an
Card 4
Question: Where is the title block normally located on an aircraft drawing?
Answer: In the lower right-hand corner of the drawing.
Card 5
Question: Why are dimensions used on an aircraft drawing and how are they shown?
Answer: To show the size of an object; they are shown by numbers placed in the break of a dimension line.
Card 6
Question: How can a change to an aircraft drawing be identified?
Answer: Changes are usually listed in columns, either next to the title block or at one corner of the drawing.
Card 7
Question: What is a 'bill of material' on aircraft blueprints?
Answer: A list of materials and parts necessary for fabrication or assembly of a component or system.
Card 8
Question: Why are symbols used on aircraft blueprints?
Answer: Symbols are a type of shorthand that show the characteristics of a component with a minimum amount of drawing.
Card 9
Question: How can an aircraft drawing be modified to bring out pertinent details of a part?
Answer: By drawing a detailed view at a larger scale than the principal view.
Card 10
Question: What is the purpose of a center line on an aircraft drawing?
Answer: It divides a part into symmetrical halves.