Spar: The spar carries the load of the aircraft and its wings while on the ground

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Rib - The ribs are attached to the spar and form the skeletal shape of the wing.

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Skin A protective layer of material covering the wings and fuselage.

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Stringer a thin strip of material that the skin of the aircraft is fastened to

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Longeron They are like stringers but differ in the fact that longerons carry larger loads than http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longeron stringers and are attached to the frames or ribs

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Bulkhead The upright wall within the fuselage of an airplane for the purpose of sealing the rear of the plane and maintaining cabin pressure

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Former The former is used to create the shape of the fuselage and to prevent instability.

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Frame The frame is the actual structure of the aircraft that balances internal and external loads.

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