Metalwork - Exam Papers - HL - Project - 2003

150 Marks

Instructions

Details of a Model Aircraft are shown on the accompanying drawings.

  1. Make and assemble the project using the materials specified in the parts list.
  2. Design, make and attach an undercattiage to the aircraft to incline the fuslage 15° to the horizontal.
  3. Complete the electric circuit and test with a 6V battery.
  4. Rust preventative must not be applied to Acrylic or non-ferrous metals.
  5. Pop rivets may be used instead of screws, where appropriate, to facilitate assembly.

Parts List

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
1 FUSELAGE 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
2 WING 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
3 TAIL WING 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
4 TAIL FIN 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
5 SWITCH & BATTERY HOLDER 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
6 WINDSHIELD 1 CLEAR ACRYLIC
7 SUPPORTS 2 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS
8 TAIL WHEEL 1 ALUMINIUM OR NYLON
9 SWIVEL 1 ALUMINIUM, COPPER OR BRASS

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
10 PROPELLOR 1 AS SUPPLIED
11 MOTOR 3 - 6 VOLT 1 AS SUPPLIED
12 MOTOR SUPPORT 1 AS SUPPLIED
13 SWITCH 1 AS SUPPLIED
14 BATTERY CLIP 1 AS SUPPLIED
15 INSULATED WIRE AS REQUIRED AS SUPPLIED
16 M3 x 20 SET SCREW 1 BRASS OR STEEL
17 M3 x 8 SET SCREWS 8 BRASS OR STEEL
18 M3 LOCK NUTS 2 STEEL
19 M3 NUTS 7 BRASS OR STEEL

Design Element

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
20 UNDERCARRIAGE 1 As Designed

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