4. General Considerations Flashcards

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What is reliability?

A

Ability of a system to function properly under defined or known conditions of use

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Primary systems

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If one of the primary systems fails, the failure may endanger the safety of the aircraft
Eg. Flight controls

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Secondary system

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Failure will degrade the performance of the aircraft and will induce the pilot to abort mission. It will not put the safety of the aircraft at risk
Eg. Air conditioning

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Auxiliary systems

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Failure can degrade the mission or cause discomfort but will not force the mission to be aborted
Eg. Passenger entertainment system

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5
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Name the three energy transformation, distribution and generation systems

A
  1. Hydraulic
  2. Pneumatic
  3. Electrical
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6
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Name four particular function systems

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  1. Fuel systems
  2. Landing gear
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Emergency systems
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7
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What are design constrains

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Relations to other systems or structure or propulsion of the aircraft

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