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Mathematics in Aviation Maintenance (CHAPTER 3) with Verified Solutions How do you convert inches to feet when measuring aircraft components? To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12. If a wing panel measures 72 inches long, how many feet long is it? The wing panel is 6...

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Mathematics in Aviation Maintenance
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How do you convert inches to feet when measuring aircraft components?


✔✔To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.




If a wing panel measures 72 inches long, how many feet long is it?


✔✔The wing panel is 6 feet long (72 inches ÷ 12 = 6 feet).




What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangular aircraft component?


✔✔The area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width (Area = Length × Width).




If an aircraft component is 4 feet long and 2 feet wide, what is its area?


✔✔The area is 8 square feet (4 feet × 2 feet = 8 square feet).




Why is it important to measure the weight of aircraft components accurately?


✔✔Accurate weight measurements are crucial for maintaining proper balance and ensuring safe

flight operations.




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, If an aircraft weighs 3,500 pounds and you add an additional component weighing 250 pounds,

what is the new weight of the aircraft?


✔✔The new weight of the aircraft is 3,750 pounds (3,500 pounds + 250 pounds = 3,750

pounds).




What is the significance of understanding fractions in aviation maintenance?


✔✔Fractions are important for calculating and measuring parts, especially when dealing with

small components or precise tolerances.




How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?


✔✔To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.




If a repair requires 3/4 of a gallon of oil, how many gallons is that in decimal form?


✔✔3/4 of a gallon is 0.75 gallons (3 ÷ 4 = 0.75).




What is the Pythagorean theorem, and how is it used in aviation maintenance?


✔✔The Pythagorean theorem (a² + b² = c²) is used to calculate distances and ensure proper

alignment of aircraft components.




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