Airframe Flashcards
Wingspan of p8?
123ft 6in
length of p8?
129ft 6in
height of p8?
42ft6in
define safety diamond area
from the tip of the nose,to both wingtips and aft of tail
Primary material used on nose radome?
Fiberglass
State primary flight controls
Elevators(2)
aileron(2)
rudder
secondary flight controls
leading edge devices(12)
trailing edge flaps(4)
spoilers and speedbrakes(12)
horizontal stabilizer
what indication is given by the stall warning system?
the control column shakes when getting close to a stall
Purpose of antiskid?
controls the brake system to prevent wheel skids during brake application
purpose of auto brakes?
supplies metered brake pressure to stop the plane after landing or during a rto
what method is used to de-ice the raked wingtip?
electrically powered actuators give a pulse to the leading edge and shatter the accrued ice
purpose of flight deck window heat?
electric heat to prevent ice formation on windows,fog on windows and also improves window impact strength
purpose of section 48 access and blow out door?
hinges open downward to give access to section 48 components.has a spring loaded hatch system which protects the empennage structure if the aft pressure bulkhead fails