Chapter 1.4 - Exam Review

Question 1

List the five major components of a typical Light Training Aircraft?

Answer 1

• Fuselage.
• Wings.
• Tail Section.
• Undercarriage.
• Powerplant.

Question 2

Which Aircraft component is the attachment point for the Wings, Tail Section, Engine and Nose Wheel?

Answer 2

Fuselage.

Question 3

Ailerons are hinged to which outer edges of the Wings?

Answer 3

Trailing.

Question 4

If a control lock for the Ailerons and Elevators is provided, a warning flag to remind Pilots not to start the Engine before removing the lock, is usually placed over the (Throttle/Ignition Switch?

Answer 4

Ignition Switch.

Question 5

Why should the Pitot Tube cover be removed before flight?

Answer 5

The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) will not work if the Pitot Tube is blocked by giving a reading of 0.

Question 6

What is the name for pivoting, one-piece horizontal stabiliser that does not need a hinged Elevator?

Answer 6

A Stabilator.

Question 7

A moveable Rudder is part of the (Tailplane/Tail Section). How is it operated?

Answer 7

• Tail Section.

- Rudder pedals in the Cockpit.

Question 8

What type of brakes are fitted to each main wheel of most Light Training Aircrafts?

Answer 8

Hydraulic Disc Brakes.

Question 9

What is meant by ‘fixed-pitch’ Propeller?

Answer 9

The blade pitch/angle is built into the Propeller and can’t be amended by a Pilot.

Question 10

An Engine component that includes baffles to force cooling air around the Engine Cylinders is called what?

Answer 10

Engine Cowling.