MOD 8
Two main types of tail design
what are T-tail and Conventional?
Used for braking, putting gear down, and some flight controls
what are hydraulic systems?
Controls are initiated through electrical input only
What is Fly-by-Wire?
Two main propeller types
What are fixed pitch and constant speed?
Name for curved propeller blades
what are scimitar blades?
Tail design known for predictable handling
Standard pressure for a hydraulic system
what is 3,000 to 5,000 psi?
Common 4 step process of a 4-stroke engine
what is suck, squeeze, bang, blow!?
Propeller Assembly
What are hub, blades, spinner?
Designs on the ends of the wings meant to reduce drag and increase aircraft performance
what are Winglets?
Two most popular operators of flight controls
what are push rods and cables?
A THRUST related system that is hydraulically controlled
what is prop pitch control?
Eases pilot workload, usually has an electric and manual option
What is trim?
Maintenance practice ensures smooth, vibration free operation
What is propeller balancing?
Small fins on the leading edge of some wings, keeping air from separating off the top
What are vortex generators?
Material retains strength at very high temperatures, very expensive and heavy
What are titanium alloys?
Smaller opening with less psi in a hydraulic system
What is the effort end?
Responsible for cabin pressurization, air conditioning , and starting some engines
what are aircraft pneumatic systems?
Centrifugal, Torsional, and bending forces
What are propeller blade forces?
Aircraft that commonly use fly-by-wire to increase precision
What are fighter jets?
Wing design that is better at high speeds but stalls much easier
what are pneumatic, electric, engine driven, and ram air turbines?
Standard airline cabin pressure altitude
What is 8000 feet?
What is feathering?
Wings typically contain these 4 basic components