Airplane Systems Flashcards
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What is the main part of the airplane called?
Fuselage
The fuselage is the body of the airplane that houses the crew and cargo.
What does the preflight inspection involve?
Looking for dents, screws, damage, and fluids
Preflight checks are crucial for ensuring the safety and functionality of the aircraft.
What are the components of the empennage?
Vertical stabilizer, rudder, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, trim
The empennage is the tail section of the aircraft, which stabilizes the airplane in flight.
What controls the pitch of an airplane?
Elevator
The elevator moves up and down to control the angle of ascent or descent.
How does the rudder assist in flying an airplane?
Gives yaw
The rudder helps steer the airplane on the ground and stabilizes it in the air.
What is the primary function of wings on an airplane?
Provide lift
The wings are designed to create lift as air flows over and under them.
What are flaps used for?
Reduces speed to allow for increased pitch
Flaps are located on the inside of the wing and help in managing the aircraft’s speed during takeoff and landing.
Where are ailerons located on an airplane?
Outside of wings
Ailerons are used for controlling the roll of the aircraft.
What is the purpose of landing gear?
Used to taxi and land
Landing gear supports the aircraft when on the ground.
What is a tricycle configuration in landing gear?
Nose wheel front
This configuration includes a front wheel and two rear wheels, providing stability during ground operations.
What does a shock absorber do in landing gear?
Absorbs shock on landing
The shock strut helps to cushion the aircraft when landing.
What is the function of a propeller?
Acts as a wing to produce thrust
The propeller generates the necessary thrust for the airplane to move forward.
Fill in the blank: The _______ controls the aircraft’s pitch.
Elevator
The elevator’s movement directly affects the aircraft’s angle of ascent or descent.
True or False: The rudder is used primarily for controlling roll.
False
The rudder is used for controlling yaw, while ailerons control roll.
What are the main components of the empennage?
Vertical stabilizer, rudder, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, trim
These parts work together to stabilize the aircraft in flight.
What is required inside aircraft and includes all checklists?
POH
POH stands for Pilot Operating Handbook.
What is the purpose of the preflight checklist?
To ensure nothing is forgotten
What should be done as part of the postflight procedures?
Walk around to ensure no damage
What are the three axes of aircraft movement?
- Roll (longitudinal, ailerons)
- Pitch (lateral, yoke)
- Yaw (vertical, rudder)
What effect does downward deflection of ailerons have?
Increases lift and increases adverse yaw opposite the turn
How is adverse yaw countered during a turn?
By rudder
What controls yaw in an aircraft?
Rudder
What controls pitch in an aircraft?
Stabilator, controlled by yoke
What is the effect of flaps on an aircraft?
Increases drag
