Nose cap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007137
A protective covering located at the forward-most point of an aircraft component, such as a propeller spinner or a wingtip. It is designed to shield internal structures from environmental elements, foreign object damage, and erosion during flight. These caps are frequently made from durable composite materials or aluminum alloys.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007137 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Bugkappe; Spanish: cono de proa; French: nez de fuselage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-007137",
"term": "Nose cap",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A protective covering located at the forward-most point of an aircraft component, such as a propeller spinner or a wingtip. It is designed to shield internal structures from environmental elements, foreign object damage, and erosion during flight. These caps are frequently made from durable composite materials or aluminum alloys.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Bugkappe",
"es": "cono de proa",
"fr": "nez de fuselage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/nose-cap/"
}
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