How a Jet Airliner Works

What materials are commonly used for the outer panels of a jet airliner?

• Glass and rubber

• Plastic and wood

• Carbon fiber reinforced material and aluminum

• Steel and copper

What is the purpose of the radome at the nose of the plane?

• To house the auxiliary power unit

• To shield the weather radar antenna

• To store fuel

• To support the landing gear

What is the function of the ailerons on an aircraft?

• To control the roll

• To control the pitch

• To control the speed

• To control the yaw

What is the purpose of the overpressure light on the aircraft doors?

• To show if the door is open

• To indicate whether the pressure differential allows safe opening

• To show if the emergency slide is armed

• To indicate if the door is locked

What is the role of the thrust reverser assembly in a jet engine?

• To generate electricity

• To reverse fan thrust to slow the plane down

• To increase the plane's speed

• To control the plane's altitude

What is the function of the APU in an aircraft?

• To manage the fuel system

• To control the landing gear

• To operate the flight control surfaces

• To provide backup power and start the main engines

How is normal air in fuel tanks replaced to reduce fire risk?

• With carbon dioxide

• With nitrogen-rich air

• With oxygen

• With helium

What is the purpose of the ram air turbine (RAT) in an emergency?

• To manage the fuel system

• To operate the flight control surfaces

• To control the landing gear

• To provide emergency electrical power

What is the function of the flight data recorder?

• To control the landing gear

• To operate the flight control surfaces

• To monitor and record operational data

• To manage the fuel system

What is the purpose of the navigation lights on an aircraft?

• To illuminate the runway

• To help aircraft avoid collisions

• To indicate fuel levels

• To signal the landing gear status