AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

Which of the following correctly describes a semi-monocoque or stressed

skin structure?

• Containing no openings, but having internal structural members,

  known as longerons, running lengthwise joining the frames

  together

• Containing openings which are reinforced to maintain the integrity of

  the load bearing skin

• Containing a load bearing structure that transmits loads

  proportionately to the load bearing skin

• Containing no openings and no internal support structure, all loads

  being carried by the skin

A Fixed Trim Tab Should

• Never be adjusted

• Be adjusted on the ground by an aircraft technician, to correct

  permanent out-of-trim conditions

• Be adjusted to achieve laterally level flight

• Only be adjusted if the aircraft pitch trim mechanism is found to be

  incapable of sufficient movement to trim the aircraft longitudinally

Which stabilising surface provides directional stability?

• Fin / Vertical Stabilizer

• Rudder

• Rudder Trim

• Stabilator

Movement about an aircraft’s vertical (normal) axis is known as:

• Side Slip

• Roll

• Yaw

• Pitch

Ailerons are control surfaces which control an aircraft in:

• Roll

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Stall

The elevator is a control surface which controls an aircraft in:

• Roll

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Stall

The rudder is a control surface which controls an aircraft in:

• Roll

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Stall

The most common type of modern light aircraft fuselage construction is:

• Monocoque

• Truss / Framework

• Wood

• Semi Monocoque / Stressed Skin

Increased lift at lower airspeeds is achieved by deploying:

• Elevator

• Flaps

• Rudder

• Ailerons

Rotation of the aircraft about its lateral axis is called:

• Side Slip

• Roll

• Yaw

• Pitch