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What category do helicopters fall under?
What category do helicopters fall under?
cat 1
What category do turbojet engine aircraft fall under?
What category do turbojet engine aircraft fall under?
cat 3
A small twin engine, turboprop aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs or less will fall under which category?
A small twin engine, turboprop aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs or less will fall under which category?
cat 2
An aircraft capable of 300,000 pounds of takeoff weight, but currently only has a takeoff weight of 225,000 pounds, would fall into what weight class?
An aircraft capable of 300,000 pounds of takeoff weight, but currently only has a takeoff weight of 225,000 pounds, would fall into what weight class?
An aircraft in the small weight class has a maximum certified takeoff weight of _______ pounds or less.
An aircraft in the small weight class has a maximum certified takeoff weight of _______ pounds or less.
If an aircraft has a 250,000 pound maximum certified takeoff weight, what would its weight class be?
If an aircraft has a 250,000 pound maximum certified takeoff weight, what would its weight class be?
What is the general speed range for CAT II aircraft?
What is the general speed range for CAT II aircraft?
What are the nine generally-accepted identification features of aircraft?
What are the nine generally-accepted identification features of aircraft?
What are two types of engines that use propellers?
What are two types of engines that use propellers?
Turbojet engines are limited to what weight class of aircraft?
Turbojet engines are limited to what weight class of aircraft?
What are the basic wing placement positions?
What are the basic wing placement positions?
What are the basic wing shapes or configurations?
What are the basic wing shapes or configurations?
How many basic tail configurations are there? What are they?
How many basic tail configurations are there? What are they?
Teardrop, oval, round, and square are what type of identifying features of an aircraft?
Teardrop, oval, round, and square are what type of identifying features of an aircraft?
Aircraft designed function, type of engine power plant used, and type of materials used affect what type of aircraft feature?
Aircraft designed function, type of engine power plant used, and type of materials used affect what type of aircraft feature?
What are the three basic types of landing gear?
What are the three basic types of landing gear?
What are the 3 categories of aircraft?
What are the 3 categories of aircraft?
A small business jet will fall into which aircraft category?
A small business jet will fall into which aircraft category?
Helicopters do not fall into a category because they are not fixed wing aircraft.
Helicopters do not fall into a category because they are not fixed wing aircraft.
What are the weight classes of aircraft?
What are the weight classes of aircraft?
Who is responsible for ensuring the uniform designations of aircraft throughout the world aviation community?
Who is responsible for ensuring the uniform designations of aircraft throughout the world aviation community?
Most Cat 1 aircraft will generally operate within the 300-550 kts speed range.
Most Cat 1 aircraft will generally operate within the 300-550 kts speed range.
What are the three basic types of engines found on aircraft today?
What are the three basic types of engines found on aircraft today?
High-wing, mid-wing, and low-wing are the three basic wing placements found on aircraft.
High-wing, mid-wing, and low-wing are the three basic wing placements found on aircraft.
Generally what are the three basic types of landing gear?
Generally what are the three basic types of landing gear?
The two configurations of landing gear are fixed and retractable.
The two configurations of landing gear are fixed and retractable.
An aircraft with a certified takeoff weight of ________ pounds or less will fall into the small weight class.
An aircraft with a certified takeoff weight of ________ pounds or less will fall into the small weight class.
Name one factor that affects aircraft performance.
Name one factor that affects aircraft performance.
Name four aircraft identification features.
Name four aircraft identification features.
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Study Notes
Aircraft Categories
- Helicopters fall under Category 1 (Cat 1).
- Turbojet engine aircraft are classified as Category 3 (Cat 3).
- Small twin-engine turboprop aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs or less are categorized as Category 2 (Cat 2).
- Three main aircraft categories: Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3.
- A small business jet is classified under Category 3 (Cat 3).
Weight Classes of Aircraft
- Heavy category includes aircraft with a takeoff weight of over 255,000 pounds.
- Small weight class: maximum certified takeoff weight of 41,000 lbs or less.
- Large weight class: aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight exceeding 41,000 lbs and up to 255,000 lbs.
- Total weight classifications: Small, Large, Heavy.
Speed and Performance
- General speed range for Category II (Cat II) aircraft is 160-250 knots (KTS).
- Most Category 1 aircraft operate around 300-550 knots but this is subject to operational conditions.
Identification Features
- Nine identification features of aircraft:
- Size
- Engine location and number
- Engine type
- Wing placement
- Wing configuration
- Tail configuration
- Windows
- Fuselage shape
- Landing gear
- Windows can be identified as teardrop, oval, round, or square shapes.
Engine Types
- Two types of engines utilizing propellers:
- Reciprocating engines
- Turboprop engines
- Three basic engine types in aircraft:
- Reciprocating
- Turboprop
- Turbojet
- Turbojet engines can be found in all weight classes of aircraft.
Wing and Tail Configurations
- Basic wing placements:
- High-wing
- Low-wing
- Mid-wing
- Basic wing shapes include:
- Straight-wing
- Swept-wing
- Delta-wing
- Six basic tail configurations:
- Conventional Tail
- Forward Slant Vertical Stabilizer
- Horizontal Stabilizer above the fuselage
- "T" Tail (swept or straight)
- "V" Tail
- Twin Boom Tail
Landing Gear
- Three basic types of landing gear:
- Tricycle
- Conventional (also called 'tail dragger')
- Tandem
- Landing gear configurations can be fixed or retractable.
Regulatory Oversight
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is responsible for ensuring uniform designations of aircraft worldwide.
Aircraft Performance Factors
- Key factors affecting aircraft performance include weather conditions, aircraft load, pilot's ability, aircraft speed, altitude, climb rate, and weight class.
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