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What are the three categories of aircraft? (Select all that apply)
What are the three categories of aircraft? (Select all that apply)
A small business jet aircraft will fall into which aircraft category?
A small business jet aircraft will fall into which aircraft category?
Helicopters fall into which aircraft category?
Helicopters fall into which aircraft category?
What are the weight classes of aircraft? (Select all that apply)
What are the weight classes of aircraft? (Select all that apply)
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Most CAT I aircraft will generally operate within which speed range?
Most CAT I aircraft will generally operate within which speed range?
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What are the three basic types of engines found on aircraft today?
What are the three basic types of engines found on aircraft today?
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Which of the following is not one of the three basic wing placements found on aircraft?
Which of the following is not one of the three basic wing placements found on aircraft?
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Generally, what are the three basic types of landing gear?
Generally, what are the three basic types of landing gear?
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What is a prominent identification feature of the BE35?
What is a prominent identification feature of the BE35?
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The following graphic depicts a/an: (Select one)
The following graphic depicts a/an: (Select one)
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What is the prominent identification feature of the C172?
What is the prominent identification feature of the C172?
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Which of the following aircraft is depicted in this graphic?
Which of the following aircraft is depicted in this graphic?
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An aircraft weighing 300,000 pounds will fall into the ________ weight class.
An aircraft weighing 300,000 pounds will fall into the ________ weight class.
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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.
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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?
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Name four aircraft identification features.
Name four aircraft identification features.
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Straight-wing, swept-wing, and _________ are the three basic types of wing configuration.
Straight-wing, swept-wing, and _________ are the three basic types of wing configuration.
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Name three of the six basic aircraft tail configurations.
Name three of the six basic aircraft tail configurations.
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What is the general speed range for CAT II aircraft?
What is the general speed range for CAT II aircraft?
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What category do turbojet engine aircraft fall under?
What category do turbojet engine aircraft fall under?
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A twin-engine, turboprop aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less will fall under which category?
A twin-engine, turboprop aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less will fall under which category?
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An aircraft capable of 300,000 pounds of takeoff weight, but which 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 which currently only has a takeoff weight of 225,000 pounds, would fall into what weight class?
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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.
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What are two types of engines having propellers?
What are two types of engines having propellers?
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Turbojet engines are limited to what weight class of aircraft?
Turbojet engines are limited to what weight class of aircraft?
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What are the three basic wing placement positions?
What are the three basic wing placement positions?
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What are the three basic wing shapes or configurations?
What are the three basic wing shapes or configurations?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Categories
- Categories of aircraft include Category I, Category II, and Category III.
- Small business jets typically fall under Category III.
Helicopter Classification
- Helicopters are classified as Category I due to their design as non-fixed-wing aircraft.
Weight Classes
- Aircraft weight classes are categorized as Small, Large, and Heavy.
Speed Ranges
- Category I aircraft generally operate within a speed range of 100-160 knots.
- Category II aircraft fall within the speed range of 160-250 knots.
Engine Types
- Three basic types of engines used in aircraft are Reciprocating, Turboprop, and Turbojet.
Wing Placements
- The primary wing placements on aircraft include High-wing, Mid-wing, and Low-wing.
- Tandem-wing is not considered a basic wing placement.
Landing Gear Types
- Basic types of landing gear configurations are Tricycle gear, Conventional gear, and Tandem gear.
Identification Features
- Prominent identification features of aircraft include size, engine location and number, engine type, wing placement, tail configuration, windows, fuselage shape, and landing gear configuration.
Specific Aircraft Features
- The BE35 is distinguished by its "V"-tail design.
- The C172 is notably characterized as a High-wing aircraft.
- The aircraft depicted in a specified graphic is identified as PAY1.
Weight Class Determinations
- An aircraft weighing 300,000 pounds is classified as Heavy.
- Small weight class aircraft have a maximum certified takeoff weight of 41,000 pounds or less.
- An aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of 250,000 pounds is classified as Large.
Engine Propellers
- Propeller-driven engines include Reciprocating and Turboprop types.
- Turbojet engines can be associated with all weight classes of aircraft.
Wing Configuration Types
- Basic wing configurations consist of Straight-wing, Swept-wing, and Delta wing.
Tail Configurations
- Basic tail configurations include Conventional tail, Forward slant vertical stabilizer, and T tail among others.
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Test your knowledge on aircraft classifications with this quiz. Learn about the various categories of aircraft and specific examples. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and students alike.
