Anatomy of Aircraft Flashcards
What parts are located at the wings and location of it
flaps (trailing edge)
inner & outer ailerons (trailing edge)
slats (leading edge)
what does the wings hold?
pylon & nacelle (engine)
difference between semi cantilever and full cantilever
semi cantilever has external reinforcements (struts & wires)
full cantilever does not
full cantilever has wings attached on wing root (fuselage)
made from stronger metal
what is the fuselage design to yield
maximum strength and minimum weight
purpose of pylon
attach engine to the wings
purpose of nacelle
houses and protect the engine and its components
components of the empennage
vertical stabilizer (rudder)
horizontal stabilizers (elevators)
tail cone
vertical fin
parts of helicopter blades
pylon
main rotor blades
main rotor hub assembly
parts of helicopter tail
tail boom
tail skid
tail rotor
parts of helicopter fuselage
airframe
powerplant
transmission