Words

Airbase (n) – a base for the operation of military aircraft

Mass-production (n)Production of large quantities of something
Model (n)- Small-scale versions of a product
Condition (n)- Situations and states, e.g., temperature
Sketch (n) - Rough drawings or outlines
Prototype (n)A full-scale model or early version of the product
Specification (n) - A description of what the product will be like
Rules (n)- Regulations
Drawing(n)-Detailed picture
Component(n) – part of a product
Material (n)- What a product is made of
Wingspan (n)– The distance from one wingtip to the other wingtip
Wings (n) _ are large surfaces which project horizontally from the main body of the plane.
Power plant (n)_ is the equipment which moves the aircraft forward.
Landing gear_(n) equipment which supports the aircraft on the ground.
Fuselage(n) _ is the main longitudinal body of the plane.
Skin(n) - the covering surface of the main body.
Struts (n)-strong rods or bars that are attached to the wings.
Flaps(n) small, hinged control surfaces on the wings.
Fin (n)fixed vertical surface at the back.
Propeller _(n) pitched blades on the front of the power plant.
Rudder_ (n) hinged vertical surface at the back of the plane.
Log (n)- an official record
Descent (n) – Controlled Fall
Determine (v) – decide; judge
Flexibility-( n) mobility
Impact – (v) Shock, have a strong effect
Manoeuvre (n) a planned and controlled movement;_turn
Spread (v)_ distribute
A Tube (n)- a cylinder or pipe
Rod (n)- a metal (or wooden) bar
Cable(n) - a rope made from wires twisted together
Hollow (adj)- with nothing inside; the opposite of solid
Rigid (adj)- does not bend
Tension-(n) pulling force
Play (n)- movement
Pulley- (n) a system of cables and wheels
Inaccessible (adj) - difficult or impossible for a person to get into
Stiff-(adj) hard to move; the opposite of slack
Occupy (v)- use a space
Increase (v)- rise in amount
Decrease (v)- go down (in quality)
Expand (v)- get physically bigger, grow
Contract(v)- get physically smaller, shrink
Cut (v)- Damage with a sharp tool, e.g. a knife
Tear (v)- Damage caused by pulling e.g., paper, in two direction
Chafing (n) - Damage caused by rubbing against other objects
Fraying(n)- The threads at the edge of the material are loose
Stain- (n) Marks caused by other substances
Fading- (n) Loss of colour over time
Distortion- (n)Bending, twisting, change of shape
Elongation- (n)Becoming longer
Cracking- (n)Long, narrow, breaks or splits
Corrosion- (n) Rust or oxidation
Wear – (n)General damage caused by use over a long time
Deterioration Of Finish (n)- General loss of shine, damage or surface
Seal (n)- a substance that is used to join two things together
Engine strip --- If you strip an engine or a piece of equipment, you take it to pieces so that
it can be cleaned or repaired.
Alignment (n)--arrangement in a straight line or correct relative positions.
Worn (adj)– used too much
Dismantle (v) --take (a machine or structure) to pieces, disassemble
Shaft (n) is a revolving rod that transmits motion or power
Actuator (n)a device which changes hydraulic or electric energy into mechanical energy
Bulkhead (n) is a wall which divides one part of an aircraft from another to provide extra
structural strength
Filter (n) – A device for separating and removing solid particles from liquid and gases
Wire Stripper (n)- a tool used for stripping or removing the insulation of connecting wires
Wire (n)- a long thin piece of metal that is used to fasten things or to carry electric current
Cable (n)– a strong rope made of wires that are twisted together
Hangar((n) – the housing of aircraft
Rivet (n) – a permanent fastener
Spar (n)– the main internal structure of a wing which runs laterally
Joy Stick – (n)A joystick, also known as the control column, is the principal control device
in the cockpit
Torsion (n)– twisting
Spanner(n) – tool used for losing bolts
Plier-(n) a tool used for bending wire, holding small objects firmly
Grip (v) – to hold
Caliper(n)- a device used for measuring
Vice (n) – a device used for holding an object firmly
File (n)- a tool used for sharpening
Hammer (n) – a tool used to deliver a blow to an object
Punch(v) – to make a hole
Bend (v)– shape or force (something straight) into a curve
Conductivity (n)– the ability of a material to conduct heat and electricity
Elasticity (n)– the ability of a material to return to its original length
Screwdriver (n) – used for tightening a screw
Retract (v) – to draw back in
Extend (v)– make it to full size
Take off (v)– (aircraft ) leave the ground
Fuse(n) – a device used for protecting cables against the flow of a short-circuit
Climb (v) – the operation of increasing the altitude of an aircraft
Bank (v)to fly with one wing higher than the other when turning
Hover (v)– to stay in one place in the air
Rotate (v) -To turn or cause something to turn in a circle
Descend (v) – decreasing altitude
Airworthy (n)– ( of an aircraft) suitable to fly
Attach (v)– join or fasten
Hinge (n) - a type of joint that attaches two things
Fastener (n)– is a hardware device that mechanically joins two or more objects
Burr (n) – rough edge
A scriber (n)– a sharp-pointed tool for making marks and especially for marking off
material (such as wood or metal) to be cut.
Flashpoint (n)- The temperature at which a fuel will give off a vapour that will burn
instantly when ignited
Stick Out (v) – to protrude
Put in (v) - to install or fit
Point out (v) to show
Run out – (v) to exhaust the supply of something
Break down(v) -to stop working
Upholstery fabric (n) material, usually cloth or leather, used to cover chairs and seats.
Ignite (v) 1. Catch fire, and begin to burn. 2. set fire to
Glue -(v) join with adhesive; stick (together)
Smother (v) cover completely, e.g., a fire, or person, so that air cannot reach it
Dust(n) collection of extremely small dry particles forming a layer on horizontal surfaces
Grinder (n) is a tool used for smoothing and finishing the surface of a piece of metal to
prevent (v)stop from doing something
Warning (n)– caution
Hazard (n)– danger
Mandatory(adj) – required
Precaution (n)– protection
Assess (v) -evaluate
Block (v)– close off, stop
Flexible(adj) – pliable, soft
Tough (adj) -hard, rigid
Internal (adj)– interior, inner
External (adj) exterior, outer
Bend(v) – crimped, folded
Hose (n)- tube, line
EPU (n)– equipment for supplying electricity using a separate battery unit stored on the
ground
Generator (n)– rotating machine converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Inverter (n) – electrical device that converts direct current into alternating current
AC (n)alternating electrical current that changes direction with a regular frequency
DC (n) is a direct current that flows steadily in one direction
Overhaul (v) – to disassemble, check and repair completely
Airframe (n)– the main body of the aircraft consisting of the fuselage, wings, tail, and skin
but without engine
Airworthy(adj)) – in a good condition to fly
Alloy (n)– A metal which is made by mixing two or more liquid metals tog Assembly (n)– a
group of parts connected to make another par Combustion chamber (n)– an enclosed space
inside an engine where fuel is burnt
Ejection seat (n)– a seat in a military aircraft which can be shot quickly out of the aircraft in
an emergency
Flammable(adj) – easy to burn
elevator (n)– a moveable control surface used to vary the pitch
NDI- non –non-destructive inspection careful checking of a material or component without
taking into pieces
Maintain(v)- to keep in a good condition, repair
Bleed air – compressed air
Jack (n)– a device used to lift one side of a vehicle when changing a tyre
MRO –maintenance repair and overhaul – the systematic and regular inspection, repair and
parts replacement procedure
1Tail dragger (n)– landing gear type which has a wheel on the tail instead of the nose
Spark plug (n)– A Small device screwed into the top of the cylinder to produce a high-
voltage spark which ignites the fuel mixture
Reservoir (n)– a container used to store a liquid
Joystick (n)– control column of an aircraft
Backup system (n) – equipment which is used when the main equipment fails.
Thrust (n) – the pushing power of an aircraft engine makes the plane forward