The act of fixing something
Repair
Uses radar to scan the altitude of the ground to get a very accurate reading
Radar Altimeter
Retractable Tricycle Landing Gear
Uses liquid fluid power to perform work
Hydraulic System
Function of airplane fuel system
To provide continuous fuel to the aircraft
The general upkeep of equipment
Maintenance
Device used to determine the compass heading and degrees
Heading Indicator
Fixed Tail Dragger Landing Gear
Uses compressed air to perform work
Pneumatic System
Function of landing gear
Absorb the shock of the aircraft when landing
A concentrated verification/examination of one piece of equipment
Overhaul
Displays the rate of climb or descent that the aircraft is currently experiencing
Vertical Speed Indicator or VSI
Fixed Tricycle Landing Gear
Three aircraft instrument systems
Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, Turn Coordinator
Function of airplane instruments
Provide the pilot with information to fly and navigate the airplane
Three aircraft systems that are maintained by aircraft maintenance technicians
Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Gyroscope, Heading indicator, Attitude indicator, Vertical speed indicator, Radar altimeter
Most important instrument on an aircraft
Altimeter
Retractable Tail Dragger Landing Gear
A self contained network of components in an aircraft that generate, transmit, distribute, utilize and store electrical energy
Airframe electrical Systems
Function of airplane electrical systems
Used for aircraft startup and as an emergency source of power
Importance of aircraft maintenance
Helps in ensuring aircrafts stay serviceable for the time they fly. Also results in aircraft engines functioning at their highest levels.
Device that measures absolute air pressure using a barometer
Altimeter
Fixed or Retractable
Retractable
Location for fuel storage location for extra fuel storage
Fuel in wings and extra fuel in tail section
Function of Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
Provides energy transmission through the aircraft to move parts and provide motion