FSC 1560
Airframe Structural Components
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Includes Flight Control Surfaces; Internal and External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; Exhaust Systems; Pylons, Trim Tabs; Aircraft.
Excludes Fitted Covers; Helicopter Rotor Brake System Components; Aircraft Loose Equipment and Alternate Mission Configuration Equipment stored on board the aircraft.
Federal Supply Group:
FSG 15 Aerospace Craft and Structural Components
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1560
- ADAPTER,METER 27 Items
- A part designed to provide the necessary accommodations for mounting a meter in a panel space of a size different from that normally intended to accommodate it.
- FLAME ARRESTER,VENTILATION-EXHAUST 46 Items
- A device used to prevent passage of flame through a ventilating duct while air is flowing.
- FLANGE,ATTACHMENT,MOLDED TANK 422 Items
- An item designed to be vulcanized to a synthetic rubber or plastic tank for the purpose of attaching an access cover, hose or accessory.
- MUFFLER,EXHAUST 111 Items
- MUFFLER,EXHAUST-INTAKE 24 Items
- MUFFLER,INTAKE 10 Items
- RADOME 639 Items
- An item which incloses an antenna. It is specifically designed to permit maximum passage of radio frequency energy through it, while providing protection to the antenna from weather. The item may also inclose the antenna support, and rotating mechanism. It may be flexible or rigid, streamlined or irregular shaped. May also include pressurizing mechanism and anti-icing or de-icing equipment. See also COVER, ANTENNA ELEMENT.
- COVER,RADOME 54 Items
- A cover designed to protect a RADOME from mechanical damage while the inclosed antenna is not in use.
- ADAPTER,PRESSURE FUEL SERVICING 133 Items
- A metallic device of variable configuration having a circular ingress orifice located in the greatest dimension. When inoperative, the orifice is sealed by a poppet valve held in position by a mechanical spring. It permits rapid replenishment of fuel storage tanks, or fueling of an aircraft or guided missile when the valve is depressed by the fueling nozzle or by another similar pressure fuel dispensing device.
- CORE MATERIAL,CELLULAR,STRUCTURAL 54 Items
- A light durable material having a cellular core of uniform geometric shapes. It is primarily used for, but not limited to, aircraft structure, such as fuselages, control surfaces, compartments, radomes, and the like. For items with a metallic or nonmetallic facing see PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT.
- INSTALLATION KIT,AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUILT-UP UNIT 33 Items
- A group of the items such as airframe parts, accessories, hardware and electrical items used to install an ENGINE BUILT-UP UNIT, AIRCRAFT on a specific aircraft. See also PARTS KIT, AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUILD-UP.
- PARTS KIT,AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUILD-UP 212 Items
- A group of items consisting primarily of airframe parts, accessories, hardware and electrical items used to assemble an ENGINE BUILD-UP UNIT, AIRCRAFT for quick installation.
- GASKET AND SEAL SET 27 Items
- Two or more different sizes and/or types of gaskets and seals, grouped together in a single package intended for one-time replacement in repair of engines, transmissions, differentials, gear boxes, and the like. See also GASKET; SEAL, PLAIN; SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED; and GASKET SET.
- MANIFOLD,FLUID,AIRCRAFT 513 Items
- An enclosure with three (3) or more openings designed for use in aircraft de-icing, fuel, hydraulic, oil, pneumatic, and vacuum systems to collect and/or distribute fluids. It may contain valves or metering devices and the like. Excludes MANIFOLD, AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS.
- COCK-WATER DETECTOR,FUEL TANK 14 Items
- A cylindrically shaped item composed of a perforated cylinder, a threaded adapter, and a self-locking drain cock. The item is designed to be inserted into a fuel tank to afford quick and complete sump drainage of water. Absolute detection of water is obtained by filling the cylinder with noncorrosive crystals which are insoluble in fuel but dissolve and cause discoloration in the presence of water.
- RUDDER,AIRCRAFT 404 Items
- A hinged or pivoted vertical control surface, usually hinged to the tail post aft of the vertical stabilizer, for the purpose of applying yawing moments to an aircraft to assist in initiating right or left turns about the vertical axis of flight. It may include a trim tab mechanism. Excludes STABILIZER, VERTICAL.
- PLATE,STRUCTURAL,AIRCRAFT 24190 Items
- A flat or preformed item of metallic or nonmetallic material. It may vary in shape and its surface may be smooth and/or serrated. Its thickness is small in comparison to both its length and width. It is designed to be mounted upon a surface or between two surfaces. Its primary function is to strengthen, join, or separate aircraft structural parts. Excludes PLATE, MENDING; SHIM; and SPACER, PLATE.
- FAIRING,CONTROL SURFACE,AIRCRAFT 95 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- FAIRING,FUSELAGE,AIRCRAFT 405 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- FAIRING,LANDING GEAR,AIRCRAFT 59 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- FAIRING,PYLON,AIRCRAFT 151 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance purposes only.
- FAIRING,STABILIZER,AIRCRAFT 64 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- FAIRING,WING,AIRCRAFT 329 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- ELEVATOR,AIRCRAFT 367 Items
- A moveable auxiliary airfoil, usually attached to the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft. It is designed to produce a desired up or down motion during flight.
- SUPPORT,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 36864 Items
- A device of various shapes to be permanently attached to the structure of an aircraft. It is designed to permanently mount and/or support an integral member, or group of members of the airframe in a proper position and bear the stress imposed by the components being supported. It may have mounting provisions, such as slots, holes, and/or attachments to facilitate installation. Excludes items which are primarily designed for dampening shock and/or vibration. Excludes BRACKET, ANGLE; BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE; BRACKET, SHELF; BRACKET, MOUNTING; BRACKET (1), STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT; and RADIUS BLOCK.
- CONNECTOR,EXHAUST PIPE 27 Items
- A preformed, rigid, metallic item, straight or angular having one or both ends processed and/or terminated. It is specifically designed to connect an exhaust pipe to an exhaust manifold, spark arrester, muffler, catalytic converter or to join piping in an exhaust system of an engine, heater, or the like. For items over 12 inches in length and items specifically designed as a tailpipe see PIPE, EXHAUST.
- FLANGE,EXHAUST PIPE 68 Items
- An item with a threaded or unthreaded hole specifically designed for use with an exhaust pipe, exhaust pipe connector, companion flange or the like in an engine or heater exhaust system. The face of the flange is normally drilled for connecting bolts and/or studs.
- PARTS KIT,FUEL TANK 142 Items
- PARTS KIT,FUSELAGE 364 Items
- PARTS KIT,SEAL REPLACEMENT,MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 112 Items
- A parts kit consisting of numerous items. The kit may contain seals, gaskets, packing, and/or retainers for repairing mechanical equipment. Excludes kits including tools, collars, pins, sleeves and associated hardware. Excluds PARTS KIT (1), SEAL REPLACEMENT, ARTILLERY.
- PARTS KIT,WINDSHIELD 42 Items
- Excludes PARTS KIT, VEHICULAR WINDOW.
- PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AIRCRAFT 15292 Items
- A preformed item of various shapes, and contours, which may have a sandwich or honeycomb core bonded to a metallic or nonmetallic facing material. It is used to enclose integral portions of the fuselage or to form partitions or sections within a wing, empennage, fuselage, nacelle or crew compartment. It may have mounting provisions such as predrilled holes to facilitate installation, but will have no items attached to it except bracket (s) or other securing devices to accommodate its own mounting or support. It may be mounted by means of fasteners, bonding or welding. Excludes PANEL, INTERIOR LINING, AIRCRAFT; COVER ACCESS; COVER, ACCESS, AIRCRAFT; FLOOR (1), AIRCRAFT; CORE MATERIAL, CELLULAR, STRUCTURAL.
- STEP ASSEMBLY,RETRACTABLE,AIRCRAFT 120 Items
- An item having antiskid steps mounted on a retractable supporting frame attached within the aircraft fuselage. The step assembly extends from the aircraft for crew boarding and is retracted into the airframe for flight. Excludes LADDER (1), AIRCRAFT BOARDING.
- SPOILER,WING,AIRCRAFT 307 Items
- A hinged or pivoted airfoil mounted in the upper or lower surface of a wing section. When extended, it is designed for the specific purpose of reducing lift and increasing drag.
- WING ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 699 Items
- One of the airfoils that develop a major part of the lift which supports a heavier-than-air-aircraft. It consists of sections, panels, spars, and ribs. It may include fastening devices and electrical components necessary for a complete wing assembly. May also include control surfaces. Excludes WING PANEL (as modified); and WING SECTION (as modified).
- SPEED BRAKE,AIRCRAFT 165 Items
- A door or flap mounted in the surface of an aircraft fuselage, wing, or empennage. It is designed to, when extended, decrease the aircraft speed.
- CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT 285 Items
- A non-metallic flexible container or bladder specifically designed to be installed internally as an integral part of an aircraft engine fuel system. Excludes TANK(1), FUEL, AIRCRAFT.
- ARMOR,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE 2088 Items
- A protective covering specially designed to be mounted on an aircraft, ground vehicle or fire control equipment. It protects the aircraft, ground vehicle or their occupants, or fire control equipment from small arms or anti-aircraft fire, or exploding-mine fragments. It may be made from metallic or nonmetallic material, either in sections or in one piece. It may have integral fittings for installation. Excludes ARMOR PLATE and BODY ARMOR, FRAGMENTATION PROtECTIVE and CLOTH (1), BALLISTIC.
- CLAMP,BLOCK 83 Items
- A square or rectangular multipiece item designed to be attached to another object or structure. It must have one or more holes designed to surround and securely grip items such as electrical cables, conduits, pipes, tubes and/or hoses. It may have one or more holes designed to prevent snagging or chafing and provide support and/or guidance to moving cable passing through it. It may have an integral clamping feature. For items specifically designed to serve as a guide, see FAIRLEAD, BLOCK and FAIRLEAD SECTION, BLOCK. Excludes BRACKET, PIPE.
- HOOK,ARRESTING,AIRCRAFT 73 Items
- A strong hook-like device attached to the airframe by means of a hinge. When lowered, it will inhibit the forward motion of the aircraft by engaging the landing system cable.
- ELEVON 103 Items
- An aircraft control surface which serves the function of both elevator and aileron.
- PARTS KIT,COWLING 28 Items
- A group of parts used for repair or replacement of an aircraft cowling.
- MODIFICATION KIT,AIRFRAME 1154 Items
- An item or collection of items used to modify miscellaneous fabricated system parts peculiar to an airframe structure.
- REPAIR KIT,LONGERON 39 Items
- A repair kit for repairing or replacing a longeron.
- CUTTER,CABLE,AIRCRAFT MOUNTED 109 Items
- A device specifically designed and mounted on the aircraft with various cutting blades to sever cables and other unseen objects encountered during flight.
- DEFLECTOR,CABLE 83 Items
- A metallic item of various shapes designed to deflect cables and other unseen objects in a desired direction away from a particular area and into a CUTTER, CABLE, AIRCRAFT MOUNTED.
- BLADE,CUTTER,CABLE 47 Items
- A blade like device which has either cutting teeth or a sharp cutting edge on one side. The item is designed to be inserted in a holding device. It is a component of CUTTER, CABLE (as modified).
- BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 31746 Items
- An item of various configuration that is an integral member of the airframe structure. It is specifically designed for the purpose of maintaining, positioning, joining, and strengthening the aircraft structure. It may include holes for mounting purposes or to form an assembly.
- FITTING,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 12685 Items
- An item of unique shapes and cross-sectional configurations specifically designed with dimensional tolerances and finishes. It may be metallic and/or nonmetallic and must be able to mate with or join to like items with aircraft application. The item may consist of more then one (1) piece to form an assembly. Do not use if a more specific item name exists. Excludes BRACKET (1), STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT.
- WEB,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 3642 Items
- An item designed as a principal member of various primary structures within an aircraft. It provides strength, rigidity and the like while maintaining the proper dimensional distances as required. It may include holes for mounting and/or joining to other items to form an assembly.
- BEAM,AIRCRAFT 1313 Items
- A long, major, rigid structural member supported at one or both ends. It is designed to carry shear loads and bending moments.
- BOOM,AIRCRAFT 369 Items
- BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT 1428 Items
- A major transverse structural member which divides, supports and gives shape to the fuselage, hull, tank, and the like. It can form a complete barrier and may also be designed for pressure tight applications.
- FORMER,AIRCRAFT 6645 Items
- A light, secondary structural member that does not completely partition various components such as the fuselage, boom, wing, and the like. It is designed to give cross-sectional shape and strength to the item of which it is a part.
- FRAME,AIRCRAFT 2633 Items
- A principal transverse structural member of the fuselage, hull, nacelle, pod, and the like. It follows the periphery and provides shape and support by attachment to the longitudinal members or skin.
- INTERCOSTAL,AIRCRAFT 994 Items
- A short, longitudinal member which joins adjacent frames, ribs, and the like. It is generally used in areas requiring additional support for doors, equipment, and the like.
- RIB,AIRFOIL 4284 Items
- A principal chordwise rib that gives cross-sectional shape, strength and rigidity to a portion of a wing, stabilizer, and the like. See also RIB (1), STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT
- RIB,STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT 2389 Items
- A vertical, relatively short, rib located in a fuselage, nacelle, pod, and the like. It follows the periphery and provides additional rigidity. It may join various components such as stringers, longerons, and the like. It is supplementary to the frames and blukheads. See also RIB (1), AIRFOIL.
- SPAR,AIRCRAFT 1383 Items
- A principal spanwise member of the structural framework of a wing, stabilizer, other airfoil, and the like. It is designed to absorb bending loads applied to the airfoil.
- STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT 11788 Items
- An item, generally a strip, designed to strengthen and resist loads by attachment to various components such as skins, ribs, pylons, and the like.
- STRINGER,AIRCRAFT 2599 Items
- An auxiliary longitudinal member of the structural framework of a fuselage, nacelle, empennage, wing, and the like. It is designed to stiffen and/or support the skin by attachment of bulkheads, formers, frames, ribs, and the like.
- BAFFLE,FUEL TANK,AIRCRAFT 175 Items
- An item of various shapes arranged inside the container to regulate the flow of the fluid and to minimize sloshing.
- DOOR,AIRCRAFT 4379 Items
- An item which is a component of the structure of an aircraft. The use of hinges, catches, slides, or other permanently attached fastening devices, revolving on an axis, permits entry to or exit from the compartments for passengers, cargo and the like. Excludes DOOR, ACCESS (as modified)
- LEADING EDGE,AIRCRAFT 1500 Items
- The front edge of the wing, fin, stabilizer, rotor blade or other airfoil. It is that portion forward of the spar. Do not use if a more specific name applies. See LEADING EDGE as modified.
- TIP,AIRCRAFT 837 Items
- A chordwise sectional unit at the outer end of a wing, stabilizer, rotor blade or other airfoil for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
- TRAILING EDGE,AIRCRAFT 569 Items
- The rear edge of the aileron, wing, elevator, rudder or other airfoil. It is that portion after the spar.
- ROD ASSEMBLY,COVER,AIRCRAFT 204 Items
- An elongated tubular item used to support the hinged covering over various engines or components in a raised position during inspection, repair or maintenance service. One end of the item usually consists of a clevis type fitting while the other end may contain a fitting such as a protruding rivet.
- PAD,POSITIONING,PYLON ASSEMBLY 18 Items
- A small disk like item, with a cuplike cushion which has a smooth hard surface. It is designed to be attached to or inserted into the fittings. Used for leveling the ejection rack to the airframe. Helps to keep the ejection rack leveled after adjustments.
- FAIRING,AIRCRAFT 12189 Items
- A secondary structure whose function is to reduce drag by providing a streamlined surface or covering.
- FLAPERON 142 Items
- A control surface which combines the roll control function of ailerons with the increased lift and drag function of flaps.
- SLAT,AIRCRAFT 508 Items
- A movable control surface attached to the leading edge of a wing or other airfoil which, when extended, creates a slot to allow high-energy air to be introduced into the boundary layer over the top of the airfoil. It prevents stalls at high angles of attack and improves lateral control at lower than normal airspeeds. It is closed during normal flight and forms a profile of the airfoil. Excludes leading edge devices for creating lift that are not slotted to duct air over the top of a wing or other airfoil. Excludes FLAP, WING LANDING.
- STABILATOR 161 Items
- A moveable slab type horizontal tail surface which can act as a single primary control effecting pitch only, or both halves can operate differentially controlling both pitch and roll.
- STRUT,AIRCRAFT 877 Items
- An externally mounted structural member intended to bear compressive loads and usually of streamlined section.
- TAB,TRIM,AIRCRAFT 333 Items
- An auxiliary airfoil which forms a portion of an AILERON; BLADE, ROTARY WING; ELEVATOR, AIRCRAFT; RUDDER, AIRCRAFT and the like. It is usually hinged at the trailing edge of the control surface and is designed to stabilize the aircraft and/or reduce the control force.
- PLATE,FUEL CELL,AIRCRAFT 74 Items
- A multi-piece item usually of metallic construction and designed primarily for lining and re-enforcing the edges of various size holes on an aircraft fuel cell.
- WINGLET 55 Items
- Small, nearly vertical, winglike surfaces mounted at the tips of a wing. A structure which reduces the drag co-efficient greater than those achieved by simple wing tip extension.
- CHANNEL,AIRCRAFT 3294 Items
- A channel-shaped item with or without mounting hardware, designed to be mounted on the airframe. It supports and/or protects electrical cable (s), air and/or fuel line (s), and the like.
- RAIL,AIRFRAME,AIRCRAFT 798 Items
- A metallic item designed to guide and secure airframe structural components such as leading edge slats, camber slats and the like. For items which are not integral parts of the basic structural airframe, see RAIL, ACCESSORY, AIRCRAFT.
- COLLET SUPPORT,PYLON,AIRCRAFT 21 Items
- An item of various sizes and circular shapes specifically desinged to be mounted on aircraft to join pylons/pylon sections.
- PYLON SECTION,AIRCRAFT 191 Items
- A prefabricated item of various shapes and sizes, specifically designed to be joined with other pylon components to form the basic structure of a PYLON, AIRCRAFT.
- REGULATOR,FUEL TANK,AIRCRAFT 17 Items
- An item designed to be mounted on a fuel tank for the purpose of regulating the rate of fuel flow into the tank.
- INSTALLATION KIT,TANK,FUEL,AIRCRAFT 60 Items
- An installation kit which consists of airframe parts, accessories, hardware, and the like for the specific application.
- STALL FENCE,WING 23 Items
- A fixed airfoil mounted on an aircraft appendage (wing) whose primary purpose is to control the airstream to improve aircraft behavior at stall.
- PROBE,REFUELING,AIRCRAFT 85 Items
- An item specifically designed for an aircraft to receive fuel while inflight. May be either fixed to the aircraft or retractable into the aircraft. Includes a nozzle that mates with tanker aircraft. May include accessory and/or attaching parts.
- FRAME,WINDOW,AIRCRAFT 421 Items
- An item without transparent material designed for mounting in the exterior portion of an aircraft fuselage. It is usually of a special shape, designed to conform to the contour of various aircraft. Excludes FRAME, WINDOW, VEHICULAR.
- STEP,AIRCRAFT 335 Items
- An item usually rectangular in shape with an antiskid surface mounted on an integral noncollapsible and/or retractable supporting frame within the aircraft fuselage.
- MAST,VENT-DRAIN,AIRCRAFT 46 Items
- A streamlined, externally mounted structure designed to house or accommodate fuel drains, hydraulic drains, fuel vents, hydraulic vents, and the like. The mast may accommodate multiple hydraulic, fuel, air, or water drain lines.
- DUCT ASSEMBLY,BLEED AIR 989 Items
- An item specifically designed to transfer warmed high pressure gases (bleed air) from the engine to various systems of an aircraft.
- BALANCE WEIGHT,AILERON 94 Items
- An item that governs the hinge moment of the wing control surface of an aircraft.
- BALANCE WEIGHT,STABILIZER 43 Items
- An item that governs the hinge moment of the horizontal control surface of an aircraft.
- BALANCE WEIGHT,ELEVATOR 249 Items
- An item that governs the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.
- REPAIR KIT,RADOME 15 Items
- An assortment of tools, patch materials, and application accessories required for the reconditioning of a RADOME.
- LATCH ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 1361 Items
- A positive locking device designed to secure canopies, radomes, doors and the like and may consist of hooks, rollers, springs, linkages and the like. It may be operated mechanically, electrically, pneumatically, pneudraulically, hydraulically and the like.
- PANEL,RADOME 108 Items
- A preformed item composed of materials that facilitate the passage of radio frequency energy, which forms a portion of a RADOME. It may contain facilities for mounting and have attachment points for pressurizing and de-icing equipment.
- FIRESEAL,AIRCRAFT 92 Items
- A metallic, segmented item forming a circle and mounted to the airframe. It is designed to prevent leakage of hot air from the power plant.
- HEAT SHIELD,EXHAUST 127 Items
- A metallic item designed to restrict and/or deflect the heat radiated by an exhaust system. See also GUARD,MUFFLER-EXHAUST PIPE,AIRCRAFT and GUARD,MUFFLER-EXHAUST PIPE,NONAIRCRAFT.
- FRAME,ACCESS HOLE,AIRCRAFT 158 Items
- A rigid item designed to delineate structural opening in a fuselage, wing, stabilizer, and the like for reinforcement purposes and/or to accommodate COVER, ACCESS (as modified) and DOOR, ACCESS (as modified). Excludes FRAME, ACCESS HOLE.
- GUARD,MUFFLER-EXHAUST PIPE,AIRCRAFT 101 Items
- A metallic item, usually perforated and/or meshed, specifically designed to protect an aircraft engine muffler and/or exhaust pipe. It prevents physical damage to exposed exhaust system parts and prevents possible injury to personnel while the unit is operating and immediately after operation.
- SUPPORT,TUBING,AIRCRAFT 487 Items
- An item designed to structurally support various lengths and configurations of tubular items.
- COVER,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT 11516 Items
- An access cover which is an integral part of the airframe structure of an aircraft. Excludes COVER, ACCESS.
- DOOR,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT 8377 Items
- A rigid item of various shapes permanently attached to a structure of an aircraft, designed to provide access for inspection, service, replacement of components and/or adjustments. It is designed to be attached by means of hinges or similar device. It may include self-closing features and have a quick release or other type latching to permit access with a minimum of effort. It may include an observation window. Excludes COVER, ACCESS; COVER ACCESS, AIRCRAFT; DOOR, ACCESS; DOOR, AIRCRAFT and all doors not specifically designed to provide access for the purposes listed above.
- INSULATION PIPE COVERING,THERMAL,AIRCRAFT 477 Items
- An item composed of one or more materials, molded, compressed, and/or baked into a rigid covering of irregular shapes and sizes. It is designed to cover air ducts and/or air duct fittings used in air conditioning, heating, cooling, pressurizing, de-icing systems and in hydraulic systems to restrict the dissipation of heat. It may completely or partially encase the item for which designed. It may be furnished with or without fillers, cement, and/or separate or attached accessories for installation, (excluding flexible air duct covering and rigid pipe and pipe fitting coverings used in construction and building materials). Excludes INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL,AIRCRAFT; INSULATION PIPE FITTING COVERING,THERMAL; and INSULATION SLEEVING,THERMAL.
- INSULATION PIPE COVERING,THERMAL,EXHAUST 72 Items
- An item composed of one or more materials, molded, compressed, and/or baked into a rigid covering or irregular shapes and sizes. It is designed to cover auxiliary power unit exhaust pipes and the like to restrict the dissipation of heat. It may be furnished with or without fillers, cement, and/or separate or attached accessories for installation, (excluding rigid air duct coverings used in aircraft air conditioning, heating, cooling, pressurizing, de-icing systems and pipe coverings used in construction and building materials. Excludes INSULATION PIPE COVERING, THERMAL, AIRCRAFT; INSULATION PIPE FITTING COVERING, THERMAL; and INSULATION SLEEVING, THERMAL.
- SCOOP,AIRCRAFT 195 Items
- An item mounted on fuselage to catch and divert air flow for ventilation of internal components during flight.
- INSULATION,ACOUSTICAL,AIRCRAFT 1432 Items
- An item composed of fiber, plastic foam, synthetic material, etc., in various shapes and sizes and may contain bolt hole(s). It is attached to the airframe and designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy. Excludes INSULATION,THERMAL (as modified); INSULATION BLANKET,CABIN,AIRCRAFT; and INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL (as modified).
- FRAME,CANOPY BOW,AIRCRAFT 14 Items
- A metallic structure which is attached between the canopy and the wind shield of an aircraft.
- FRAME,WINDSHIELD,AIRCRAFT 72 Items
- A metallic structure which holds a WINDSHIELD PANEL, AIRCRAFT.
- CANOPY AND WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 29 Items
- A canopy including a CANOPY, MOVABLE and a WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY, AIRCRAFT.
- FRAME,CANOPY,AIRCRAFT 92 Items
- A metallic structure which holds a CANOPY PANEL, AIRCRAFT.
- WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 111 Items
- An assembly which includes a WINDSHIELD PANEL, AIRCRAFT and a FRAME, WINDSHIELD, AIRCRAFT.
- PANEL,CANOPY,AIRCRAFT 93 Items
- VORTEX GENERATOR 74 Items
- A small blade type airfoil mounted perpendicular to an aerodynamic surface (wing, empennage). Its primary purpose is to prevent the separation of boundary layer air to eliminate shock waves which cause buffeting of control surfaces.
- SPONSON,AIRCRAFT 32 Items
- An item protruding from the hull of an airplane or helicopter fuselage designed to provide stability on water, attachments for main landing gear, carry weapons and external tanks which may include the fuel line attachment, and other such devices.
- PARTS KIT,WING 201 Items
- FOAM SEGMENT,EXPLOSION SUPPRESSANT 1358 Items
- A flexible, porous piece of low density material formed to totally occupy, alone or combined with other pieces, the interior of a fuel tank or dry cavity. Its primary function is to reduce the risk of fuel explosion during crash or combat. It is colored to indicate material density and porosity.
- PARTS KIT,DOOR,AIRCRAFT 237 Items
- HINGE,AIRCRAFT 2321 Items
- An item attached to the aircraft structure, flight controls, and the like to permit a rotating, pivoting motion between two or more parts. Includes provisions for a pin or pins, bushings, bearings, and the like in which pivoting motion occurs. See also HINGE (1), DOOR, AIRCRAFT.
- TRUSS ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 54 Items
- A collection of rigid load-bearing members forming the framework of a structure. It is usually comprised of essentially horizontal upper and lower chords linked by various vertical and diagonal members. It is usually built up from succession of triangulated assemblies for rigidity.
- TRANSPARENCY,CANOPY 98 Items
- An optically clear enclosure which may be laminated. It is designed to protect the pilot(s) and the interior of the aircraft from foreign matter and allows visibility. It does not include the frame. Excludes CANOPY(3), FIXED; CANOPY(3), MOVABLE.
- COVERING,EXTERNAL SURFACE,AIRCRAFT 850 Items
- An item made of a special radar absorbent material used on various parts of an aircraft. It is designed to maintain a low signature to prevent radar detection.
- HINGE,DOOR,AIRCRAFT 776 Items
- A hinge designed to facilitate the opening and closing of various configurations of doors. See also HINGE, AIRCRAFT.
- HORN,ELEVATOR CONTROL 30 Items
- An operating arm of a simple manual flight control surface, to which a cable is attached.
- PARTS KIT,FASTENER 97 Items
- A parts kit consisting of one or more fasteners, such as bolts, screws, pins and the like. It may include nuts, washers, spacers and similar fastener components.
- CANARD,AIRCRAFT 11 Items
- A horizontal aerofoil located on both sides of the fuselage in front of the main supporting surface. It is designed to improve take-offs, low-speed handling, and landings. It can be fixed, fitted, retractable, or rotating, usually with an auxiliary horizontal surface at front or a vertical surface in rear.
- THRUST REVERSER,AIRCRAFT 48 Items
- A mechanical device located in the exhaust area of a jet engine on large airplanes. It is designed to deflect the engine fan or exhaust gases forward to increase the descent angle in flight, or to decrease the landing speed on the ground. It can take the form of pivoting clamshell doors, cascade vanes (diverters); translating sleeves; blocker doors, or the like. When not in use it must be streamlined to the configuration of the engine nacelle.
- ARM,HOOK,ARRESTING,AIRCRAFT 27 Items
- An item which is a structural part of a HOOK, ARRESTING, AIRCRAFT.
- PAD,CATCH,HOOK,ARRESTING,AIRCRAFT 16 Items
- An item for mounting on a CATCH, HOOK, ARRESTING, AIRCRAFT to prevent wear or damage of the hook as a result of friction on the ground.
- CATCH,HOOK,ARRESTING,AIRCRAFT 16 Items
- An item like a hook in shape and mounted on a HOOK, ARRESTING, AIRCRAFT to catch and engage the landing system cable.
- THRUST REVERSER SECTION,AIRCRAFT 136 Items
- A component part of a THRUST REVERSER, AIRCRAFT which, when integrated with other members, forms a complete THRUST REVERSER, AIRCRAFT. It may take the form of a translating sleeve, blocker door, airflow deflector, fixed fan duct and the like.
- SEAL,INFLATABLE,WING FAIRING,AIRCRAFT 74 Items
- An expandable item designed to maintain the aerodynamics of the fuselage during wing sweeps. It is inflated using engine bleed air when the wings are swept in and out.
- BALANCE WEIGHT,RUDDER 81 Items
- An item that governs the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.
- FILLER CAN,COLLECTOR TANK,AIRCRAFT 70 Items
- An open metallic item specifically designed for directing the flow of fuel in a TANK, COLLECTOR FUEL, COOLING SYSTEM. It has provisions for permament mounting on the tank filler part to facilitate fuel filling operations and to avoid fuel spillage in the aircraft.
- PARTS KIT,CONTROL SURFACE,AIRCRAFT 200 Items
- A group of parts used for repair or replacement of an aileron, elevator, rudder, flap, spoiler, tab and the like.
- ACCUMULATOR,FUEL,AIRCRAFT 14 Items
- An auxiliary tank in which fuel is stored and pressurized during flight. It contains a bladder for the purpose of equalizing and maintaining a predetermined pressure in the tank. It is used to supply fuel to the aircraft turbine engine during inverted flight phases. Excludes: TANK, FUEL, AIRCRAFT.
- MOUNT,TURBO-PROP,AIRCRAFT 13 Items
- A solid metallic item that surrounds or partially surrounds an ENGINE, AIRCRAFT, TURBO-PROP. It is used to facilitate the positioning of the engine to the aircraft frame. It may include hardware.
- MOUNT,GASOLINE RECIPROCATING,AIRCRAFT 17 Items
- A solid metallic item that surrounds or partially surrounds an ENGINE,AIRCRAFT,RECIPROCATING. It is used to facilitate the positioning of the engine to the aircraft frame. It may include hardware.
- PATCH,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 628 Items
- An item of various shapes designed to cover one or more aircraft structural components. It may have gooves, holes and/or attaching hardware for mounting.
- AILERON 714 Items
- A hinged or pivoted item forming a horizontal control surface, usually a portion of the trailing edge of a wing. Its primary function is to control the roll movement of an airplane or glider about its longitudinal axis.
- BOOM,ROTARY,RUDDER 22 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- CANOPY,FIXED 220 Items
- A canopy which protects the pilot(s) and the interior of the aircraft from foreign matter and allows visibility. It includes the frame and the major portions remain in the fixed position.
- CANOPY,MOVABLE 678 Items
- A canopy which protects the pilot(s) and the interior of the aircraft from foreign matter and allows visibility. It includes the frame and the major portions are movable.
- FLAP,COWLING 117 Items
- A hinged section forming a part of the aircraft engine cowling, usually located aft of the engine. The purpose of the flap is to regulate the flow of air over and around an engine to control the temperature.
- FLAP,FUSELAGE DIVE RECOVERY 11 Items
- A hinged or pivoted section of a fuselage, forward of the center of gravity designed for the specific purpose, when extended, of imparting lift to the nose of an aircraft at the end of a dive.
- FLAP,WING LANDING 1286 Items
- A movable airfoil, whether hinged, pivoted or mounted on tracks, forming part of the leading or trailing edge of a wing of an aircraft. It is designed for the specific purpose of lowering the landing speed by varying the effective camber and may be used in accelerated takeoffs and improved climbs. Excludes leading edge devices that prevent stalls by ducting air over the top of a wing through extended slats. Excludes SLAT,AIRCRAFT.
- FLOOR,AIRCRAFT 4290 Items
- FORMER 219 Items
- A light, secondary structural member that does not completely partition various components. It is designed to give cross-sectional shape and strength to the item of which it is a part.
- FUSELAGE 115 Items
- A basic, load-carrying body of heavier than air aircraft, of approximately streamlined form, to which may be attached the wings and the empennage. The fuselage provides space for the crew, passengers, cargo and in some cases contains the power plant.
- FUSELAGE SECTION 737 Items
- A division or portion of a fuselage body which, when integrated with other portions, forms a fuselage.
- LONGERON 1228 Items
- A principal longitudinal member of the structural framework of an aircraft fuselage, nacelle, empennage boom, or similar component.
- PIPE,EXHAUST 398 Items
- A rigid tubular item designed to direct the exhaust gases away from an engine, heater, or the like. For flexible items, see HOSE, METALLIC.
- PYLON,AIRCRAFT 1818 Items
- A suspension devise specifically designed to be installed externally on an aircraft, helicopter, or the like to provide a means of attaching aircraft engies as well as external fuel tanks, guns, bombs, rockets, guided missles and the like. It is usually aerodynamically designed to fit specific aircraft and reduce drag. Excludes LAUNCHER AND PYLON,GUIDED MISSLE,AIRCRAFT. See also RACK,BOMB,AIRCRAFT and RACK,BOMB EJECTOR,AIRCRAFT.
- RIB,AILERON 118 Items
- A forming element of an AIRERON.
- RIB,ELEVATOR 96 Items
- A forming element of an ELEVATOR,AIRCRAFT.
- RIB,FLAP,WING DIVE BRAKE 21 Items
- A forming element of a FLAP,WING DRIVE BRAKE.
- RIB,FLAP,WING LANDING 124 Items
- A forming element of a FLAP,WING LANDING.
- RIB,HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 155 Items
- A forming element of a STABILIZER,HORIZONTAL.
- RIB,RUDDER 57 Items
- A forming element of a RUDDER,AIRCRAFT.
- RIB,VERTICAL STABILIZER 96 Items
- A forming element of a STABILIZER,VERTICAL.
- RIB,WING 800 Items
- A forming element of the wing of an aircraft.
- RIB,WING PANEL,OUTER 21 Items
- A forming element of a PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AIRCRAFT.
- RIB,WING SECTION,OUTER 12 Items
- A forming element of a WING SECTION,OUTER.
- SKIN,AIRCRAFT 12144 Items
- A preformed metallic or nonmetallic sheet of various shapes and contours which is used as a segment of the covering of an airframe. It may be predrilled to facilitate mounting. Excludes CLOTH, AIRPLANE
- SPAR,HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 25 Items
- A principal lateral member of the structural framework of a STABILIZER,HORIZONTAL.
- SPAR,RUDDER 10 Items
- A principal lateral member of the structural framework of a RUDDER,AIRCRAFT.
- SPAR,VERTICAL STABILIZER 16 Items
- A principal lateral member of the structural framework of a STABILIZER,VERTICAL.
- SPAR,WING 117 Items
- A principal lateral member of the structural framework of the wing of an aircraft.
- STABILIZER,HORIZONTAL 648 Items
- A fixed horizontal airfoil, forming a part of the main directional control surfaces, parallel or approximately parallel to the lateral axis of an aircraft, guided missile or rocket. The functional purpose of the horizontal stabilizer is to maintain uniformity of motion in relation to the lateral axis in flight.
- STABILIZER,VERTICAL 524 Items
- A fixed vertical airfoil, forming a part of the main directional control surfaces, perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of an aircraft, guided missile, or rocket. The functional purpose of the vertical stabilizer is to maintain uniformity of motion in relation to the longitudinal axis in flight.
- STRINGER,BOOM 93 Items
- A longitudinal reinforcement in a BOOM,AIRCRAFT.
- STRINGER,FUSELAGE 687 Items
- a longitudinal reinforcement in a FUSELAGE.
- STRINGER,WING 253 Items
- a longitudinal reinforcement in the wing of an aircraft.
- TAB,TRIM,AILERON 52 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- TAB,TRIM,ELEVATOR 43 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- TAB,TRIM,RUDDER 36 Items
- This previously deleted INC has been reinstated for file maintenance only.
- TANK,FUEL,AIRCRAFT 1965 Items
- A tank installed as a component of an airframe.
- TANK,LUBRICATING OIL,AIRCRAFT 184 Items
- WINDOW PANEL,AIRCRAFT 2349 Items
- An item with a transparent pane designed for mounting in the exterior or interior portion of the aircraft. It permits visibility of a desired area and protects the occupants and interior of the aircraft from foreign matter. It may consist of frame, seal(s), ring(s), spacer(s), plate(s) or like components. Excludes WINDSHIELD PANEL, AIRCRAFT; and GLASS, LAMINATED.
- WINDSHIELD PANEL,AIRCRAFT 910 Items
- An item with a transparent pane designed to be mounted in the crew compartment of an aircraft. It protects the pilot(s) and the interior of an aircraft from foreigh matter and allows visibility. It is of a special shape to conform to the contour of the aircraft. It may include a frame, retainer, mounting hardware, and the like. Excludes GLASS, LAMINATED and WINDOW PANEL, AIRCRAFT.
- WING SECTION,CENTER 91 Items
- That portion of a multipiece wing section whose center line lies within the plane of symmetry of the aircraft to which it is attached. It provides attachments for the other wing sections.
- WING SECTION,INNER 183 Items
- That portion of a multipiece wing section whose inboard end is attached at the plane of symmetry of the airplane, the center wing section, or to the fuselage. It extends laterally and provides attachments for the outer wing section.
- WING SECTION,OUTER 226 Items
- That portion of a multipiece wing section whose inboard end is attached to the plane of symmetry of the airplane, the center wing section, the fuselage, or the inner wing section. It extends laterally and may provide attachments for a wing tip.
- TANK,REFUELING,AIRCRAFT 22 Items
- A tank specifically designed to be installed in an aircraft for in-flight refueling operations. Excludes TANK (1),FUEL,AIRCRAFT.
- FLAP,WING DIVE BRAKE 77 Items
- A hinged or pivoted airfoil mounted in the surface of a wing. It is designed, when extended, to limit the speed of an aircraft in a dive.
- COWLING 1377 Items
- A detachable cover made of metallic or synthetic materiel used to cover an air vehicle engine when it is not an internal part of the wing or fuselage.
- TANK,WATER-ALCOHOL,AIRCRAFT 12 Items
- ARMOR SET,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE 56 Items
- An assortment of ARMOR,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE designed to be mounted on an aircraft or ground vehicle to protect it or its occupants from small arms or anti-aircraft fire, or exploding-mine fragments. It may be made from metallic or nonmetallic material and may have integral fittings for installation.
- HOUSING,AIR INTAKE,AIRCRAFT 214 Items
- A fixed item mounted on an aircraft structure on the fore part of an air intake to catch an optimum flow of air, necessary for various components functionning
- LIP,INLET,AIRCRAFT 59 Items
- A preformed metallic or nonmetallic item of various shapes and contours. It is part of the wing or fuselage used to surround the air intake area of an engine. It provides an aerodynamic surface to direct air into an engine and is designed to maintain a low radar signature to prevent radar detection.
- LIP,EXHAUST,AIRCRAFT 27 Items
- A preformed metallic nonnmetallic item of various shapes and contours. It is part of the wing or fuselage used to surround the air exhaust area of an engine. It provides an acodynamic surface to direct air out of an engine a nd is designed to maintain a low radar signature to prevent radar detection.
- INSULATION,THERMAL,AIRCRAFT 1109 Items
- An item composed of ceramic or other synthetic material in various shapes and sizes. It is specifically designed to provide aerodynamic insulation for the outer skin and internal components of the aircraft against the effect of thermal heating. It also presents a low radar signature to prevent radar detection. Excludes INSULATION, THERMAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE.
- FITTING SET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT 123 Items
- An item consisting of two FITTING, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT designed to mate with each other to permit a small rotating, pivoting motion between elements on which they are mounted before being fixed definitively. Excludes HINGE, AIRCRAFT.
- DRAIN-VENT,AIRCRAFT 126 Items
- An opening of various shapes designed to allow single or multiple fluids to drain or vent usually to the exterior of the aircraft. EXCLUDES: Grille, Metal
- NOSE CONE,FUEL TANK,AIRCRAFT 17 Items
- The fore section of a TANK, FUEL, AIRCRAFT which is usually tapered or rounded for ease atmosphere penetration.
- TANK ASSEMBLY,FUEL,AIRCRAFT 46 Items
- An assembly consisting in a TANK, FUEL, AIRCRAFT with fittings like valves, liquid level switch, liquid level gage and the like.
- ACTUATOR,ADAPTER,PRESSURE FUEL SERVICING 12 Items
- An item which is pushed against the funnel tilting rollers to free the sliding sleeve before engaging it in the funnel circular groove. It is a component of an ADAPTER,PRESSURE FUEL SERVICING.
- FRAME SECTION,WINDSHIELD,AIRCRAFT 58 Items
- Component of a FRAME, WINDSHIELD, AIRCRAFT
- TRANSPARENCY,CANOPY,FORWARD 22 Items
- An optically transparent enclosure. It is designed to fit the Forward Canopy section of a two place aircraft. Its purpose is to protect the pilot and the interior of the aircraft from foreign matter and allow visibility. It does not include the frame. Excludes: TRANSPARENCY,CANOPY and TRANSPARENCY, CANOPY, AFT.
- PARTS KIT,STABILIZER,AIRCRAFT 24 Items
- A group of parts used for the repair or replacement of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer and the like.
- SPONSON SECTION,AIRCRAFT 97 Items
- An item which forms part of a SPONSON, AIRCRAFT. It can be designed as a nose, aft, or center section and may include mounts, plugs, or other components depending on the application.
- BUMPER,TAIL,AIRCRAFT 33 Items
- An item usually metallic, specifically designed to be mounted on the frame and/or body of an aircraft to provide protection. It may include mounting bracket(s) and/or hardwear.
- RAMP ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT 187 Items
- A structural part of an aircraft. It assists in the loading/unloading of the aircraft.
- INSULATION,BALLISTIC,AIRCRAFT 76 Items
- An item composed of various materials in various shapes and sizes. It is specifically designed to provide ballistic protection for specific areas of an Aircraft and its internal components. Excludes FOAM SEGMENT,EXPLOSION SUPPRESSANT; LINING,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE
- DUCT,VENT-DUMP 13 Items
- It is used as a vent and for dumping fuel in an emergency.
- PANEL,BALANCE,AIRCRAFT 18 Items
- This is an item that provides aircraft control surface movement assistance. This is achieved by aerodynamic forces on each component within specified limits so that, when assembled, the components will constitute a properly stable installation.
- LEAF,AIRCRAFT DOOR HINGE 52 Items
- An item consisting of one leaf only of a HINGE,DOOR,AIRCRAFT with or without a hinge pin.
- BLOCK,RADIUS 126 Items
- A device of various shapes which has a specified radius on one or more sides to allow it to fit in or on another structure and is to be permanently attached to the structure of an aircraft. The primary purpose of the item is to provide an appropriate bearing surface for fastener installation when the aircraft structure is not perpendicular to the fastener bearing surface. It may also be used to aid in alignment of structural components. Excludes SUPPORT,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT and PLATE,STRUCTURAL,AIRCRAFT.
- FRAME,DOOR 25 Items
- A casing or enclosing framework, in which a DOOR (as modified) may be set or hung.
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