Aircraft Components and Safety Quiz

What is the main body of an aircraft called?

• cockpit

• fuselage

• wings

• tail

Which part of an aircraft houses the pilot and controls?

• engine

• tail

• cockpit

• wing

What is the protective cover over the radar antenna called?

• radar shield

• radome

• antenna cover

• antenna protector

Which part of an aircraft provides lift during flight?

• engine

• tail

• landing gear

• wings

What are the two sections of a wing called?

• inner edge, outer edge

• front edge, back edge

• leading edge, trailing edge

• top edge, bottom edge

What is the fairing that covers the joint between the wing and fuselage called?

• wing root fairing

• wing-fuselage cover

• fuselage fairing

• wing joint fairing

Where are the engines located on an aircraft?

• at the tail of the aircraft

• under the wings

• inside the cabin

• on top of the wings

What are the structures that hold the engines in place called?

• engine mounts

• engine holders

• engine supports

• engine brackets

What is the entrance for passengers to board the aircraft called?

• baggage claim area

• security checkpoint

• check-in counter

• boarding gate

Which part of an aircraft is used for emergency evacuation?

• emergency exit

• cockpit

• baggage compartment

• landing gear