Ch. 2 - (AIRPLANE SYSTEMS) - A - Airplanes

Question 1

Monocoque or Semi-Monocoque Construction

Answer 1

Wing Construction that encloses trusses in a stressed skin made of light metals like aluminum.
Monocoque uses the skin to support nearly all imposable loads. Like a coke can, if it becomes dented it loses structural integrity. Semi-Monocoque is used to reinforce the skin to limit potential weakness.

Question 2

Ailerons

Answer 2

Extend from midpoint of each wing outward toward the tip and move in opposite directions to create aerodynamic forces that cause the airplane to turn.

Question 3

Flaps

Answer 3

Extend outward from the fuselage to the midpoint of each wing . Flush with the wing surface during cruising. When flaps are extended it increases lift force of the wing for landing and takeoff.

Question 4

The yoke is turned to the left, how do ailerons move?

Answer 4

When yoke is to the left, the left aileron shifts upward and the right moves in the opposite direction. Much like a paddle in the water.

Question 5

The parts of the Empennage

Answer 5

Vertical Stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer act like the feathers of an arrow. The rudder is attached to the vertical stabilizer. The Elevator attached to horizontal stabilizer.

Question 6

The left foot is stepping on the rudder pedal, how does the rudder move?

Answer 6

With left rudder pedal engaged, the rudder shifts to the left as well, causing the nose of the plane to slide to the left.

Question 7

The Elevator

Answer 7

hinges to the horizontal stabilizer and allows for controlling the pitch of the nose for gaining or losing altitude.

Question 8

The yoke is pulled back toward you, how does the elevator respond?

Answer 8

When the yoke is pulled back, the elevator moves up with the nose, and vice versa.

Question 9

Stabilitor

Answer 9

A one-piece horizontal stabilizer design in lieu of an elevator. It pivots up and down on a central hinge point controlling the orientation of the horizontal stabilizer.

Question 10

Trim Devices

Answer 10

/attach to trailing edge of control surfaces. Minimize workload by aerodynamically helping you move a control surface, or maintain the surface in a desired position.
Trim lessens the resistance you feel on the flight controls due to airflow over the associated control surface.

Question 11

Anti-Servo tab

Answer 11

normally used on Stabilitors to provide a control feel more similar to regular elevator. Otherwise controls might feel super light and cause over exaggerated pilot inputs. Also functions as a trim tab to maintain desired position.

Question 12

Landing Gear

Answer 12

Two main wheels, and either a front or a back wheel. Conventional Landing Gear = Tailwheel

Nosewheel = Tricycle Gear

Fixed, vs Retractable

Question 13

Landing Gear Struts

Answer 13

Spring Steel and Bungee cord struts do not actually absorb shock, rather they accept and transmit the shock back to the aircraft at an acceptable rate that reduces stress and reduces the tendency to bounce.

Question 14

Oleo Strut

Answer 14

Air-Oil Shock Absorber: an enclosed cylinder housing a piston, oil and compressed air. Absorbs pressure quickly, releases it slowly.

Question 15

Brakes

Answer 15

Disc Brakes on main wheels. Differential braking is used to steer the plane while taxiing. Parking Break independent of breaks controlled by rudders.

Question 16

Powerplant

Answer 16

Engine and Propeller. Firewall separates the powerplant from the cockpit.

Question 17

POH

Answer 17

Pilots operating handbook. 1975 standardized by FAA

Question 18

AFM

Answer 18

Airplane Flight manual. Required post 1979

POH/AFM are very similar, both stay inside aircraft at all times.

Question 19

PIM

Answer 19

Pilot’s Information Manual: Same info as the POH and AFM, but does not need to be kept in aircraft, so can be extensively studied. PIM does not contain precise weight balance data or optional equipment specific to a particular airplane.

Question 20

Where can one find Aircraft operation limits ?

Answer 20

In the approved flight manual, markings, placards, or a combo of these

Question 21

What are the ten sections of the AFM

Answer 21

1. General: loading, handling and preflight. Definitions, abbreviations, symbology and terminology.
2. Limitations: operating limits, instrument markings, color coding, basic placards necessary for safe operation
3. Emergency Procedures: Checklists and procedures for emergency scenarios. Recommended airspeeds. How to handle non-emergency abnormalities of malfunctions.
4. Normal Procedures: Checklist and amplified procedures for normal operations. Related airspeeds.
5. Performance:
6. Weight and Balance: includes weighting procedures, weight and balance records, computation instructions and equipment list.
7. Airplane and System Description:
8. Handling, Service and Maintenance: Inspection intervals, preventative maintenance, ground handing, cleaning and care instructions.
9. Supplements
10. Safety and Operational Tips: