Airplane Parts Study Guide PDF
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This study guide provides an overview of airplane parts and functions, including the fuselage, cockpit, wings, and control surfaces. It also discusses reciprocating engines and the basic flight instruments. The document covers key concepts in aviation engineering.
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Chapter 8 Study Guide Airplane Parts 1. Fuselage 2. Cockpit or Cabin 3. Wing...
Chapter 8 Study Guide Airplane Parts 1. Fuselage 2. Cockpit or Cabin 3. Wing 4. Flap 5. Aileron 6. Horizontal stabilizer 7. Elevator 8. Vertical stabilizer 9. Rudder Axes of Rotation Axis Motion Control Surface A Vertical Yaw Rudder (moves to right or left) B Longitudinal Roll Aileron (always move opposite - one up, one down) C Lateral Pitch Elevator (always move as a pair - both up or both down) Reciprocating Engines - Also called piston engines or internal combustion engines - There are 4 strokes that occur in each cylinder: Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust - Chemical potential energy in the gasoline is converted to thermal energy (when the gasoline is ignited) to mechanical kinetic energy in the power stroke - The up and down (linear) motion of the piston is changed into rotary motion through a mechanism that turns a shaft connected to the propeller Basic Six: 6 main flight instruments
