Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems from France (FR)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 1630?

Accepted Answer

FSC 1630 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1630) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1630?

Accepted Answer

NSC 1630 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1630 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1630 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 1630 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 16 which contains Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1630 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 1630is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 16 which contains Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories.

Question 5

What is a Landing Gear Wheel?

Accepted Answer

A Landing Gear Wheel (WHEEL,LANDING GEAR) is a wheel which balances and supports the weight of an airplane when in contact with solid surfaces. Includes wheels with solid molded tires.

Question 6

What is a Single Disk Brake?

Accepted Answer

A Single Disk Brake (BRAKE,SINGLE DISK) is a brake consisting essentially of the following&#58;  a. A single piece or divided cylinder housing designed to be mounted on the torque flange of an axle. The cylinder housing has a slot or groove through which the DISK, BRAKE passes. It contains a piston&#40;s&#41; or push rod&#40;s&#41; which provides the hydraulic or mechanical force to press the LINING, FRICTION against the DISK, BRAKE.  b. LINING, FRICTION.  c. A DISK, BRAKE designed to be keyed or rigidly attached to a wheel or rotating shaft.

Question 7

What is a Multiple Disk Brake?

Accepted Answer

A Multiple Disk Brake (BRAKE,MULTIPLE DISK) is a brake consisting essentially of the following:  a. A brake anchor bracket, also called a carrier assembly, which is the basic unit of the brake. It is designed to be attached to the torque flange of the axle and is also the part upon which the other components of the brake are assembled.  b. A floating hydraulically actuated annular piston, or an equivalent mechanical device, used for applying braking pressure.  c. Metallic disks keyed to rotate with the wheel alternated with nonrotating disks keyed to the anchor bracket. See also BRAKE, SEGMENTED ROTOR.

Question 8

What is a Segmented Rotor Brake?

Accepted Answer

A Segmented Rotor Brake (BRAKE,SEGMENTED ROTOR) is a brake consisting essentially of the following:  a. A brake anchor bracket, also called a carrier assembly, which is the basic unit of the brake. It is designed to be attached to the torque flange of the axle and is also the part upon which the other components of the brake are assembled.  b. A floating hydraulically actuated annular piston, or an equivalent mechanical device, used for applying braking pressure.  c. Segments of brake lining attached to the nonrotating disks.

Question 9

What is a Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Wheel Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,WHEEL) is a device consisting of a CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, WHEEL with a piston(s) and other component parts which is mounted to the back plate of a wheel. It uses the flow and pressure of a fluid to create the linear motion required to operate the brake shoes of a hydraulic brake system.

Question 10

What is a Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder?

Accepted Answer

A Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder (CYLINDER,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,MASTER) is a cylinder, usually incorporating an integral reservoir, designed to house the necessary component parts of a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER.

Question 11

What is a Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Master Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC BRAKE,MASTER) is a device consisting of a reservoir and/or CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER with other components necessary to displace fluid from a central source for actuating the slave or wheel cylinders of a hydraulic brake system.

Question 12

What is a Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Cup?

Accepted Answer

A Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Cup (CUP,HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDER) is a circular-shaped item of molded synthetic or natural rubber designed specifically to seal fluid pressure and prevent leakage within the cylinders of a vehicular hydraulic brake system. It is a component of CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, MASTER or CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE, WHEEL. Excludes CUP, COMPRESSION.

Question 13

What is a Friction Lining?

Accepted Answer

A Friction Lining (LINING,FRICTION) is a fibrous and/or metallic material with or without binders and/or compounds, cut or molded to a specific size. It may be a segment or a complete lining. It is usually designed to be fastened to a shoe, disk, band, cone, or the like, but may be installed without fastening. It provides a friction surface for transmitting, retarding, or stopping motion. Excludes LINING MATERIAL, FRICTION.

Question 14

What is a Wheel Balancing Weight?

Accepted Answer

A Wheel Balancing Weight (WEIGHT,WHEEL BALANCING) is a metal item designed to dynamically and statically balance the pneumatic tired wheels of a vehicle. The weight is usually attached to the rim by means of an integral spring steel clip.

Question 15

What is a Pneumatic Tire Wheel Rim?

Accepted Answer

A Pneumatic Tire Wheel Rim (RIM,WHEEL,PNEUMATIC TIRE) is a circular metal item designed to mount on a WHEEL, PNEUMATIC TIRE to support and retain the tire. It may be of one piece or it may include a RING, LOCK, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL; RING, SIDE, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL; or RING, SIDE AND LOCK, AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL. For items with provisions for mounting on a separate hub capable of turning on a central axis, see WHEEL (as modified).

Question 16

What is a Brake Backing Plate?

Accepted Answer

A Brake Backing Plate (PLATE,BACKING,BRAKE) is a rigid circular shaped metal item with a centrally located aperture. It has mounting holes and is specifically designed to mount and position the components of a BRAKE (as modified). It also serves to prevent dirt and other foreign matter from entering the braking mechanism. Excludes items which are used as a dust shield only.

Question 17

What is an Aircraft Fluid Manifold?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Fluid Manifold (MANIFOLD,FLUID,AIRCRAFT) is 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.

Question 18

What is a Brake Shoe?

Accepted Answer

A Brake Shoe is a metal item in the shape of an arc, with or without a replaceable friction lining on the surface of the shoe arc. When actuated by a cam, lever and/or hydraulic cylinder, it exerts pressure on a drum or wheel. Also, see BRAKE, SHOE TYPE.

Question 19

What is a Disk Brake Shoe?

Accepted Answer

A Disk Brake Shoe is a replaceable metal plate, usually affixed with a fabric friction lining as the contact pad surface. It may be of circular, kidney, or rectangular shape. When mounted in a caliper cylinder housing, between brake disk and hydraulic or pneumatic piston(s), or wheel and caliper lever, it is so designed that actuated pressure, on the shoe friction pad, will retard or stop motion. Excludes BRAKE, DUAL DISK; BRAKE, SINGLE DISK; BRAKE SHOE; and DISK, BRAKE.

Question 20

What is a Hydraulic Brake Piston?

Accepted Answer

A Hydraulic Brake Piston (PISTON,HYDRAULIC BRAKE) is a metallic or nonmetallic item designed to function in a wheel cylinder or caliper of a hydraulic brake system.

Question 21

What is a Disc Brake Caliper?

Accepted Answer

A Disc Brake Caliper (CALIPER,DISC BRAKE) is a U-shaped device designed to house associated parts such as pistons, support springs, bushings, sleeves, shields, bleed screw, dust boot, shoe retainers, brake pads/linings, and the like. Excludes any repair parts or components.

Question 22

What is a Disc Brake Rotor?

Accepted Answer

A Disc Brake Rotor (ROTOR,DISC BRAKE) is a flat circular metallic device with a center mounting area of various configuration (recessed, flat, protruding, shouldered, etc.). It is a component of a caliper type brake system designed with a flat machine braking surface which may be of a solid, ribbed or space designed for cooling purposes. For a rotor with a hub see ROTOR ASSEMBLY, DISC BRAKE.

Question 23

What is an Aircraft Wheel Heat Shield?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Wheel Heat Shield (HEAT SHIELD,WHEEL,AIRCRAFT) is a metallic item used to protect a wheel or brake flange and tire from heat.

Question 24

What is an Aircraft Wheel Half?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Wheel Half (WHEEL HALF,AIRCRAFT) is a circular item which is joined with a similar item to form a wheel. It is designed to provide for the attachment of various related components, such as bearings, balance weights, heat shield(s), and the like.

Question 25

What is an Aircraft Wheel Half Assembly?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Wheel Half Assembly (WHEEL HALF ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT) is a WHEEL HALF, AIRCRAFT and attached parts which comprise a portion of a wheel assembly, but which by themselves do not constitute a complete functioning item.

Question 26

What is an Aircraft Wheel Assembly?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Wheel Assembly (WHEEL ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT) is an assembly consisting of two WHEEL HALF ASSEMBLY (ies) with all components or a WHEEL HALF ASSEMBLY and a wheel flange with all components to form a wheel for aircraft.

Question 27

What is a Disc Brake Stator?

Accepted Answer

A Disc Brake Stator (STATOR,DISC BRAKE) is a flat circular metallic device which may or may not have attached linings with the inside diameter notched to fit over a keyed or splined carrier. When combined in a segmented rotor or multiple-disc brake assembly provides braking action and dissipates the resulting heat.

Question 28

What is a Brake Torque Stator Tube?

Accepted Answer

A Brake Torque Stator Tube (STATOR TUBE,TORQUE,BRAKE) is a metallic hub with protuding keys or splines designed to prevent the rotation of stationary brake discs. It may include an integral end plate and provisions for anchoring to a piston housing or carrier. Excludes TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY, AIRCRAFT.

Question 29

What is a Brake Disc?

Accepted Answer

A Brake Disc (DISC,BRAKE) is a flat circular metallic item, a component of a disk type brake used primarily for frictional purposes.

Question 30

What is an Aircraft Landing Gear Dual Wheel Jacking Beam?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Landing Gear Dual Wheel Jacking Beam (JACKING BEAM,DUAL WHEEL,AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR) is an item of rigid beam construction having the required jacking points, designed to lift the dual wheel landing gear of an aircraft.

Question 31

What is a Helicopter Landing Gear Ski?

Accepted Answer

A Helicopter Landing Gear Ski (SKI,LANDING GEAR,HELICOPTER) is a flat item with a curve upward in the front and is mounted on a helicopter landing gear.  Item is designed to prevent the helicopter from sinking into the snow, sand or mud.

Question 32

What is a Multiple Disk Brake Disk Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Multiple Disk Brake Disk Assembly (DISK ASSEMBLY,MULTIPLE DISK BRAKE) is several disks stacked to form a heatsink. Half of the disks are keyed to rotate with the wheel alternated with nonrotating disks keyed to an anchor bracket. It is a component of a BRAKE,MULTIPLE DISK or a BRAKE,SEGMENTED ROTOR. All except USA Removed on 2/7/2020.

Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1630

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1630

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 16 Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 16 Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories

Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14

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NSN Format for Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems
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