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What type of aircraft typically carries fewer than 200 passengers?
What type of aircraft typically carries fewer than 200 passengers?
Which aircraft configuration has two aisles?
Which aircraft configuration has two aisles?
What is the main structure of the aircraft called?
What is the main structure of the aircraft called?
Fuselage
Jet aircraft typically fly slower than prop planes.
Jet aircraft typically fly slower than prop planes.
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What is the purpose of the wings on an aircraft?
What is the purpose of the wings on an aircraft?
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The cockpit is located at the front of the ______ and is the command center of the aircraft.
The cockpit is located at the front of the ______ and is the command center of the aircraft.
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What does a winglet do?
What does a winglet do?
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What type of aircraft is typically used for domestic and international passenger service?
What type of aircraft is typically used for domestic and international passenger service?
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What are the two broad categories of aircraft?
What are the two broad categories of aircraft?
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What is the maximum passenger capacity of a narrow-body jet?
What is the maximum passenger capacity of a narrow-body jet?
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A wide-body jet is also called a _____ jet.
A wide-body jet is also called a _____ jet.
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Jet aircraft are generally slower than propeller-driven planes.
Jet aircraft are generally slower than propeller-driven planes.
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What part of the aircraft is known as the command and control center?
What part of the aircraft is known as the command and control center?
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What is the main structure of the aircraft that contains the cockpit?
What is the main structure of the aircraft that contains the cockpit?
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What is the purpose of the wings on an aircraft?
What is the purpose of the wings on an aircraft?
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What is the function of a winglet?
What is the function of a winglet?
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Study Notes
Passenger Aircraft
- Passenger aircraft are used for domestic and international travel.
- The type of aircraft determines flight distance, passenger capacity, seating arrangements, and meal service.
Broad Categories of Aircraft
- Prop Planes: smaller, slower (300 mph), short distances.
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Jet Aircraft: faster (520-560 mph), longer distances, larger.
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Narrow-body Jet: carries fewer than 200 passengers, known as regional or commuter jets.
- Seating configuration: 3 seats on left, aisle, 3 seats on right (economy).
- Seating configuration: 2 seats on left, aisle, 2 seats on right (first class).
- Examples: Airbus A320, Airbus A321 Neo, Boeing 717, Boeing 727.
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Wide-body Jet: larger, two aisles.
- Seating configuration: 2 seats, aisle, 4 seats, aisle, 2 seats (economy class).
- Seating configuration: 2 seats, aisle, 2 seats, aisle, 2 seats (first class).
- Can carry over 200 passengers, also called jumbo jets.
- Examples: Airbus 340, Airbus 350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
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Narrow-body Jet: carries fewer than 200 passengers, known as regional or commuter jets.
Aircraft Components
- Fuselage: main structure, contains cockpit, passenger, and cargo compartments. Connects major aircraft parts and carries payload.
- Cockpit: located in front of the fuselage, pilot's station. Command and control center of the aircraft.
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Wings: generate lift for flight.
- Winglet: reduces drag, located on wing tips.
- Aileron: outer hinged part of the wing, used for rolling the wings.
Passenger Aircraft
- Passenger aircraft is used for domestic and international passenger service.
- Aircraft types define maximum flight distance, passenger capacity, seating arrangements, and availability of meal service.
- There are two categories of aircraft: Prop Planes and Jet Aircraft.
- Prop Planes are smaller, slower, and travel short distances.
- Jet Aircraft are faster, travel longer distances, and are larger.
- Jet aircraft have two configurations: narrow-body and wide-body.
Narrow-Body Jet Aircraft
- Narrow-body jets are smaller and usually carry fewer than 200 passengers.
- Examples include Airbus A320, Airbus A321 Neo, Boeing 717, and Boeing 727.
Wide-Body Jet Aircraft
- Wide-body jets are larger and have two aisles.
- Can carry over 200 passengers.
- Examples include Airbus 340, Airbus 350, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787.
Components of an Aircraft
- Fuselage: Main structure of the aircraft containing the cockpit and passenger/cargo compartments.
- Cockpit: Located in front of the fuselage and serves as the command-and-control center.
- Wings: Generate lifting force for flight.
- Winglets: Located on wing tips and reduce drag.
- Ailerons: Outer hinged parts of the wing used for rolling the aircraft.
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Test your knowledge of passenger aircraft types and their features. This quiz covers differences between prop planes and jet aircraft, including seating configurations and passenger capacities. Explore the key characteristics and examples of narrow-body and wide-body jets.
