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What is the largest section of a plane called?
The fuselage.
Which control surface controls pitch?
The elevators.
What does fatigue mean?
Ermüdung.
What does AMM stand for?
Aviation Maintenance Manual.
Where is Lufthansa's main hub?
Frankfurt.
What kind of material do bees produce for the plane?
Honeycomb.
What controls yaw and where is the component found?
The rudder - on the vertical stabilizer.
What does Verschlechterung mean?
Deterioration.
What is a common grammar form used on job cards?
The imperative, passive voice...
After liquidation, in what decade did Lufthansa recommence operations?
1950s.
What is the area called under the plane which holds the larger objects and heavier luggage?
The cargo compartment.
What is the part of the plane that covers the engines?
Cowling/engine cowling.
Name three items of protective equipment.
Goggles, boots, overhauls, hazmat suit, helmet...
What is the opposite of 'hold a switch'?
Release a switch.
What are the four forces?
Thrust, drag, lift, and gravity.
What is the empennage and what is included in its meaning?
The tail section including the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, the tail cone, the rudder, the elevators etc.
What are the three axes of an aircraft's movement.
Longitudinal, lateral, vertical.
What does 'interference fit' mean in German?
Presspassung.
Name four fasteners.
Bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails...
What is the most popular plane in the Lufthansa fleet?
A320-200, with 49.
What is the area called where the drink and food is kept at the back of the plane?
The galley.
These are typically located on the wings and control roll.
Ailerons.
What two meanings can Schmiermittel be?
Grease and lubricant.
What is the difference between a note, a warning, and a caution?
Notes – Provides supplemental information. Cautions – Attract attention to information that is essential to prevent damage to equipment. Warnings – Attract attention to information essential to avoid loss of life, personal injury, and health hazards.
To the closest 20, how many destinations does Lufthansa fly to?
229.