Aeronautics - Parts of an Airplane (REVIEW EXERCISE - ANSWERS)

	Answer:		Answer:
A.	Fuselage	B.	Right Wing
C.	Left Wing	D.	Propeller
E.	Right Aileron	F.	Right Flap
G.	Cockpit	H.	Left Flap
I.	Left Aileron	J.	Horizontal Stabilizer
K.	Elevator	L.	Vertical Stabilizer
M.	Rudder

2. Complete the chart of landing gear types by filling in the first column with the correct term: conventional, tricycle, or tandem. Use the description to guide you.

	Answer:
A.	Tricycle	Easiest for pilot to make a safe landing.
B.	Tandem	The landing gear is in two sets on the fuselage. Allows the use of highly flexible wing.
C.	Conventional	Most difficult for pilot to control the plane. Used in earlier aircraft; would often pitch over.

3. Match the following statements with the BEST response. Choose the appropriate answer from the drop down menu.

	Answer:
A.	Ribs	Structure on a wing that supports the skin and provides the airfoil shape.
B.	Semimonocoque	The type of fuselage where the skin and internal braces carry the flight stresses.
C.	Elevator	Movable section of the horizontal stabilizer that pitches nose up or down.
D.	Tension	Type of stress that pulls things apart.
E.	Vertical Stabilizer	Vertical structure that prevents an airplane from rolling over.
F.	Reciprocating	Movement up and down, back and forth.
G.	Torsion	Type of stress which is caused by twisting.
H.	Spars	Structure bearing the major part of the wing's load.
I.	Fuselage	Body of a plane that must be strong and streamlined.
J.	Full cantilever	Strongest type of system for attaching the wings to the fuselage.


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Section 1.6 - Review Exercise (Answers)