Airframe Tuesday Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the primary function of a wing's leading edge?
To streamline airflow and reduce turbulence over the wing surface during flight.
How do control surfaces on the wings and tail enhance maneuverability?
They allow pilots to alter the a...
Airframe Tuesday Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the primary function of a wing's leading edge?
✔✔To streamline airflow and reduce turbulence over the wing surface during flight.
How do control surfaces on the wings and tail enhance maneuverability?
✔✔They allow pilots to alter the aircraft's attitude and direction by changing airflow patterns.
What happens to an aircraft's lift as altitude increases?
✔✔Lift decreases due to reduced air density, requiring adjustments in speed or wing
configuration.
How does an aircraft's fuselage contribute to overall performance?
✔✔It provides structural integrity, houses critical systems, and influences aerodynamic
efficiency.
What innovative material is often used in modern aircraft to reduce weight?
✔✔Carbon fiber composites, which offer high strength-to-weight ratios.
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, Why are inspections of the airframe’s skin important after flight?
✔✔To detect any micro-cracks or damage that could compromise structural integrity.
What is the purpose of the fuel tanks located in the wings?
✔✔To balance weight distribution and enhance aircraft stability during flight.
How does the design of the empennage improve aircraft safety?
✔✔By ensuring stable flight characteristics and allowing for effective pitch and yaw control.
What role do ribs play in the wing structure?
✔✔They provide shape and support to the wing while transferring loads to the spars.
How does weather impact the airframe during flight?
✔✔Severe weather can cause structural stress, necessitating design features for resilience.
What is a common technique used to join airframe components?
✔✔Riveting, which creates strong, durable connections between parts.
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