Jeppesen Ch 2 Flashcards
Fuselage
Provides room for cargo and attachment points for other major airplane components; cabin or cockpit is located in the fuselage
Ailerons
Control surfaces on the wings which move in opposite directions when the control wheel is moved, creating aerodynamic forces which roll the airplane in and out of turns
Flaps
Control surfaces located on the inner portion of an airplane’s wing, which can be extended to increase the wing’s lift
Empennage
The section of the airplane that consists of the vertical stabilizer, the horizontal stabilizer, and the associated control surfaces
Vertical Stabilizer
The portion of the empennage to which the rudder is attached. Assists with maintaining a straight path through the air
Horizontal Stabilizer
The portion of the empennage containing the elevator/stabilator. Assists with maintaining a straight path through the air
Rudder
Attached to the back of the vertical stabilizer, it creates aerodynamic forces which move the nose to the left or right. Operated using foot pedals
Elevator
Attached to the back of the horizontal stabilizer, it adjusts when you push forward or pull back on the control wheel, causing the plane to pitch up or down
Stabilator
A one-piece horizontal stabilizer which pivots entirely on a central hinge point
Trim Tab
A portion of the elevator/stabilator which can be adjusted to help keep the control surface in the desired position
Anti-Servo Tab
A tab which provides more feedback to the controls, preventing “over-controlling” the airplane
Oleo Strut
A shock absorber which uses oil and compressed air to minimize bumps during landing and taxiing
Differential Braking
Applying brakes mostly or only on one side to assist with turning the airplane during taxiing
Powerplant
In small airplanes, consists of the engine and propeller
Firewall
Component between the engine compartment and the cockpit which protects aircraft occupants and serves as a mounting point for the engine
Propeller
Mounted on the front of the airplane, translates the rotational force of the engine into forward thrust
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Material which contains most of the pertinent information about a particular make and model of airplane
Airworthiness Directive
Requirements issued by the FAA when conditions are found which might make an aircraft unsafe to operate despite previous certification of airworthiness. The AD will specify repairs, maintenance, inspections, or limitations which are required to ensure the aircraft is flown safely
Kinds of Operations Equipment List
A list which specifies which equipment is required for different types of aircraft operation, such as day vs night and VFR vs IFR
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Operating manual for an individual airplane which must be accessible by the pilot during flight. Usually the POH for the aircraft.
What is the primary difference between monocoque and semi-monocoque aircraft construction?
The monocoque uses the skin to support almost all imposed loads while the semi-monocoque uses a substructure attached to the skin to maintain the shape of the airframe and increase its strength
When you move the control wheel to the left, which way do the ailerons move?
The left aileron moves up and the right aileron moves down
True or False? The rudder is located on the horizontal stabilizer
False, the rudder is located on the vertical stabilizer
What is the purpose of trim devices?
Trim devices aerodynamically help move a control surface or maintain the surface in the desired position
An airplane with a wheel mounted on the tail is equipped with what type of landing gear?
Tailwheel or conventional
In addition to providing power to turn the propeller, what other functions does the engine in a typical training airplane perform?
Generate electrical power for accessories, provide vacuum power for some flight instruments, and provide heat for the pilot and passengers
Which of the following is required to be in the aircraft during all flight operations? A: Pilot’s information manual (PIM) B: Pilot’s operating handbook (POH) C: Airplane flight manual (AFM)
C: Airplane flight manual (AFM)
Which of the following is required to be in the aircraft during all flight operations? A: Pilot’s information manual (PIM) B: Pilot’s operating handbook (POH) C: Airplane flight manual (AFM)
C: Airplane flight manual (AFM)
An aircraft’s annual inspection was performed on June 13, this year. When is the next annual inspection due?
June 30, next year
A 100-hour inspection was due at 2202.5 hours on the tachometer. The 100-hour inspection was performed at 2209.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due?
2302.5 hours, 100 hours after the original due time
You discover inoperative equipment on an airplane that you are planning to fly. What four requirements must you check to determine if the equipment must be operational for this flight?
Determine if the inoperative equipment is required by: - The VFR-day type certificate requirements prescribed in the airworthiness certification regulations - FAR 91.205 for the specific kind of flight operation or by other flight rules for the specific kind of flight to be conducted - The aircraft’s equipment list or the kinds of operations equipment list (KOEL) - An airworthiness directive (AD)
Turbine Engine
An engine which uses rotation to pass fuel through the four stages of the operating cycle in such a way that all four are occurring simultaneously, but in different places in the engine
Reciprocating Engine
An engine which functions by the force of pistons moving in and out of cylinders where combustion occurs
Four-Stroke Operating Cycle
Intake: Fuel/air mixture is drawn into the piston (or turbine) Compression: The mixture is compressed Power: The gases are ignited and expand Exhaust: The byproducts of combustion are expelled
Throttle
Controls engine power by regulating the amount of fuel/air mixture that flows into the cylinders
Mixture
The ratio of fuel and air entering the engine
Intake Port
An opening which allows air to enter to be mixed with fuel entering the engine
Carburetor
A component in many engines where fuel and air are mixed
Carburetor Ice
Ice which forms on the inside of the carburetor due to the temperature drop created by the fuel vaporization and pressure decrease. If left unchecked, carb ice can slow or stop the flow of fuel to the engine
Carburetor Heat
A system designed to counter the buildup of carburetor ice by allowing air to be warmed by the exhaust system before entering the carburetor
Fuel Injection
A type of engine system in which, instead of using a carburetor to vaporize fuel and mix it with air, fuel is injected directly into the cylinders and vaporizes inside the engine
Supercharger
Compresses incoming air using a pump driven by the engine to obtain sea-level performance even at higher altitudes
Turbocharger
Pressurizes air using a mechanism driven by engine exhaust gases, to obtain sea-level performance even at higher altitudes
Magneto
A self-contained, engine-driven unit that supplies electrical current to the spark plugs using a permanent magnet
Ignition Switch
A switch, controlled by the key, which starts the engine and controls which magnetos are operating