Anatomy of Aircraft Flashcards

1
Q

What parts are located at the wings and location of it

A

flaps (trailing edge)
inner & outer ailerons (trailing edge)
slats (leading edge)

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2
Q

what does the wings hold?

A

pylon & nacelle (engine)

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3
Q

difference between semi cantilever and full cantilever

A

semi cantilever has external reinforcements (struts & wires)
full cantilever does not

full cantilever has wings attached on wing root (fuselage)
made from stronger metal

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4
Q

what is the fuselage design to yield

A

maximum strength and minimum weight

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5
Q

purpose of pylon

A

attach engine to the wings

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6
Q

purpose of nacelle

A

houses and protect the engine and its components

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7
Q

components of the empennage

A

vertical stabilizer (rudder)
horizontal stabilizers (elevators)
tail cone
vertical fin

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8
Q

parts of helicopter blades

A

pylon
main rotor blades
main rotor hub assembly

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9
Q

parts of helicopter tail

A

tail boom
tail skid
tail rotor

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10
Q

parts of helicopter fuselage

A

airframe
powerplant
transmission

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