hydraulic
Purple or red
how are most brakes actuated
hydraulic pressure
floats, skis, skids, wheels
What are the different type of fuselage structures
What is the difference between a constant speed prop and adjustable pitch prop
constant speed props can change prop pitch in flight adjustable pitch must be changed on the ground
What aircraft use hydraulics
almost all
what part of the landing gear do brakes usually affect?
The main landing gear
what are different landing gear configurations
Parallel, tricycle, tail wheel,
what are the benefits of truss structures
Simple, cost effective, and strong.
which aircraft use a fly by the wire system
Airbus and some military aircraft.
What are some examples of hydraulic systems in an aircraft?
Various answers
How can you tell your brake pads are getting low?
Visual inspection
What system helps retract landing gear
hydraulics
what are the benefits of monocoque fuselages
low drag, light, simpler then semi monocoque.
what are different control methods
push rods, hydraulics, cables, electric servos
What are some components of a hydraulic system?
Reservoirs, pumps, valves, actuators.
What happens when a rotor warps?
a vibration in the brake pedals or aircraft.
what stops the landing gear from retracting on the ground
squat switches
what are the benefits of Semi-monocoque fuselages
strong, light, durable,aerodynamic
what are the 3 main control surfaces on an aircraft
rudder, elevator, and ailerons
What was the deadliest aviation crash due to hydraulic failure?
Japan airlines flight 123
How do our brakes work?
hydraulic pistons push brake pads onto brake rotors
How does landing gear placement effect CG
tricycle type landing gear allows for a more forward CG tail draggers have a more aft CG
what is the most common structure in aircraft
Semi-monocoque
What is a fly by light control system
Uses fiber optic cables and light signals