HOW A REACTION AIRCRAFT WORKS

What material is used for many of the panels, especially the exterior panels, in the airframe of an aircraft?

• Aluminum

• Carbon fiber reinforced

• Steel

• Titanium

What function does the radome have at the front of an airplane?

• Protect the weather radar antenna

• Store fuel

• Shield for the pilot

• Protect the engine

What separates pressurized areas from non-pressurized areas in an airplane?

• Aluminum panels

• Pressure bulkheads

• Carbon fiber panels

• Control panels

What function do leading edge flaps and flaps have on an airplane?

• Increase speed

• Control flight

• Generate fuel

• Reduce air resistance

What system is used to provide backup power to an aircraft cabin when not connected to a ground power source?

• Auxiliary Power Plant

• Solar panel

• Electric generator

• Backup battery

What type of light is installed on the tips of an airplane's wings to improve visibility?

• Green light

• Red light

• Blue light

• White light

What system is used to detect and extinguish fires on an airplane?

• Fire detection system

• Air conditioning system

• Water system

• Hydraulic system

What component automatically deploys in case of power failure in an aircraft?

• Air Turbine Generator

• Emergency Generator

• Power Generator

• Wind Generator

What function do equalization valves have in an airplane?

• Maintain air pressure

• Regulate temperature

• Control speed

• Increase altitude

What type of system is used to transfer fuel from the central tanks to the wing tanks in an aircraft?

• Pumping system

• Filtration system

• Purification system

• Motivated flow system