Aircraft Systems and Components

The video tutorial explains the major components of an airplane, including the fuselage, wings, empennage, landing gear, and power plant. It covers the basic design and construction of these components, such as semi-monocoque construction for the fuselage and the role of wings in generating lift. The tutorial also discusses different types of landing gear configurations and the function of the power plant, including engine types and propeller features.

What is the central component of an airplane to which all other parts are attached?

• Landing Gear

• Empen

• Fuselage

• Wings

What type of construction is commonly used in modern airplanes?

• Monocoque

• Semi-monocoque

• Truss

• Geodesic

What is the primary function of an airplane's wings?

• To house the cockpit

• To generate lift

• To stabilize the aircraft

• To provide thrust

What is a monoplane?

• A plane with three sets of wings

• A plane with one set of wings

• A plane with two sets of wings

• A plane with no wings

What is the function of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers on an airplane?

• To generate lift

• To provide thrust

• To maintain control during flight

• To support the aircraft on the ground

Which landing gear configuration is more popular today due to easier landings and better visibility?

• Float gear

• Skid gear

• Tricycle gear

• Conventional gear

What is a key disadvantage of conventional landing gear?

• It is heavier

• It obstructs the pilot's forward view

• It is more expensive

• It requires more maintenance

What type of engine is commonly used in smaller general aviation aircraft?

• Jet engine

• Reciprocating engine

• Electric engine

• Turboprop engine

What is a characteristic of the most basic reciprocating engines on airplanes?

• They have turbochargers

• They are liquid cooled

• They are computer controlled

• They are not fuel injected

What is a feature of advanced propellers on airplanes?

• They are made of a single piece of wood

• They can change blade angle during flight

• They are always two-bladed

• They do not require maintenance