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Designators may have as many as ___ characters, but no less than ___

4;2

The first character in an aircraft designation must be a?

letter

What defines Category I aircraft?

Small aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs or less, single-engine, prop-driven, all helicopters

What defines Category II aircraft?

<p>Small aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs or less, twin-engine, prop-driven</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines Category III aircraft?

<p>A large multi-engine turbojet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the small weight class.

<p>Aircraft weighing 41,000 lbs or less maximum certified takeoff weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the large weight class.

<p>Aircraft weighing more than 41,000 lbs, maximum certified takeoff weight up to 300,000 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the heavy weight class.

<p>Aircraft capable of takeoff weights of more than 300,000 lbs, whether operating at that weight or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the operating characteristics of CAT I?

<p>Aircraft normally operating at 10,000 ft MSL and below, speed between 100-160 knots with a climb rate of 1,000 feet per minute or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the operating characteristics of CAT II?

<p>Aircraft normally operating at FL240 and below, speed between 160-250 knots with a climb rate of 1,000-2,000 feet per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the operating characteristics of CAT III?

<p>Aircraft normally operating at FL450 and below, speed between 300-550 knots with a climb rate of 2,000-4,000 feet per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines helicopters in terms of operating characteristics?

<p>Aircraft normally operating at below FL200, speed between 90-160 knots with a climb rate of 500-2,150 feet per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the nine aircraft identifiers?

<p>Size, engine location, engine type, wing placement, wing configuration, tail configuration, windows, fuselage shape, landing gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the engine be located on an aircraft?

<p>Wings, vertical stabilizer, or fuselage</p> Signup and view all the answers

All jets are Category __ aircraft.

<p>III</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three wing placements?

<p>High-wing, mid-wing, low-wing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three wing configurations?

<p>Straight, swept, delta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are six tail configurations?

<p>Conventional, forward slant vertical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer above fuselage, 't'-tail, 'v'-tail, 'twin boom'-tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic types of landing gears?

<p>Tricycle, conventional, tandem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aircraft Designators

  • Aircraft designators can range from 2 to 4 characters.
  • The first character in a designation must always be a letter.

Aircraft Categories

  • Category I: Small aircraft under 12,500 lbs, including single-engine prop-driven and all helicopters.
  • Category II: Small aircraft under 12,500 lbs with twin-engine prop-driven configurations.
  • Category III: Large aircraft, specifically multi-engine turbojets.

Weight Classes

  • Small Weight Class: Aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of 41,000 lbs or less.
  • Large Weight Class: Aircraft weighing more than 41,000 lbs but not exceeding 300,000 lbs in maximum certified takeoff weight.
  • Heavy Weight Class: Aircraft capable of takeoff weights exceeding 300,000 lbs, regardless of current operating weight.

Operating Characteristics by Category

  • CAT I: Operates at altitudes up to 10,000 ft MSL, speeds from 100 to 160 knots, and a climb rate of 1,000 ft/min or less.
  • CAT II: Operates at FL240 and below, speeds ranging from 160 to 250 knots, with a climb rate of 1,000 to 2,000 ft/min.
  • CAT III: Operates at FL450 and below, speeds between 300 and 550 knots, with a climbing capability of 2,000 to 4,000 ft/min.

Helicopter Operations

  • Helicopters typically operate below FL200, at speeds ranging from 90 to 160 knots, and climb rates from 500 to 2,150 ft/min.

Aircraft Identifiers

  • Nine identifiers that classify aircraft include size, engine location, engine type, wing placement, wing configuration, tail configuration, window style, fuselage shape, and landing gear type.

Engine Location

  • Engine placement can be on the wings, vertical stabilizer, or fuselage.

Jets Category

  • All jet aircraft are classified as Category III.

Wing Placements and Configurations

  • Wing Placements: High-wing, mid-wing, low-wing.
  • Wing Configurations: Straight, swept, delta.

Tail Configurations

  • Six configurations include conventional, forward slant vertical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer above fuselage, 't'-tail, 'v'-tail, and 'twin boom'-tail.

Landing Gear Types

  • Three main types of landing gears are tricycle, conventional, and tandem.

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Test your knowledge on aircraft categories, weight classes, and designators with this quiz. From understanding the character limits for designators to the classifications of small aircraft, this quiz covers essential aviation terminology. Perfect for aviation students and enthusiasts alike!

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