Aircraft Parts and Structures

Question 1

Fuselage

Answer 1

is the central body of an airplane and is designed to accommodate the crew, passengers, and cargo

Question 2

Fuselage construction types

Answer 2

Truss type
Monocoque
Semi-monocoque
Composite material

Question 3

Wings

Answer 3

Are airfoils attached to each side of the fuselage and are the main lifting surfaces that support the airplane in flight.

Question 4

Number of wings

Answer 4

– Monoplane
– Biplane

Question 5

Wing Location

Answer 5

-Low wing
-Middle Wing
-High wing

Question 6

Wing support

Answer 6

-Cantilever
-Semi cantilever

Question 7

Wing aspect ratio

Answer 7

-Low aspect ratio
-moderate aspect ratio
-high aspect ratio

Question 8

Wing sweep

Answer 8

-Straight
-Sweptback

Question 9

Wing planform

Answer 9

-Constant
-Tapered

Question 10

Empennage

Answer 10

– Contains
* Stabilizers
* Elevators
* Rudder
* Trim tabs

Question 11

Undercarriage

Answer 11

Structure that supports the aircraft from the ground

types:
Conventional (Taildragger)
Tricycle type

Question 12

Classification of Landing Gear

Answer 12

Fixed type
Retractable Landing gear

Question 13

Types of Landing gear

Answer 13

Float
Skiis
Wheels

Question 14

Powerplant

Answer 14

• Usually includes both the engine and the propeller
• Primary function is to provide the power to turn the propeller