What kind of metal is used in building a aircraft?

Question

Please state in detail and include your source.

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Answer 1

Just read gbrljl's reply he has got the answer to your question spot on.

Answer 2

Depends which part of the plane

Answer 3

7075 Aluminium. or 6061 Aluminium.

they are metals that are very strong. But bend under extreme pressure or heat. Like most metals these will snap if constantly bending.

Answer 4

Aluminum...light weight and strong(2024T3,7075T3orT6,plus other variations)

Titanium...higher strength to weight than aluminum

Magnesium...used in landing gears and wheel rims

Stainless Steel.....used in high corrosion areas

Cadmium.....as a plating surface for corrosion control

Chrome......plating surface for wear and corrosion control

Nickel.......used as a plating surface to build up worn parts and corrosion control

Platinum

Gold,Silver and Copper....in electrical components

Answer 5

same as "gbrljl"

his response is rite on, also a fellow a&p

Answer 6

Aluminum and Carbon-fiber mainly.

anything else is special purpose i.e. copper for wiring harnesses.

Answer 7

i think titanium

Answer 8

7076T6 Aluminum

CRES (Corrosion Resistant Stainless)

Manell

Titanium

Answer 9

Either titanium or aluminum due to their desire able strength to weight ratio..