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ailerons
extend from about the midpoint of
each wing outward to the tip and
move in opposite directions to
create aerodynamic forces that
cause the airplane to turn
alternating current
(AC)
alternators produce this
first, and then convert
is to direct current (DC)
alternator
on light airplanes, electrical
energy is supplied by a 14- or
28- volt direct-current system,
which usually is powered by
this
anmeter
used to monitor the
electrical current in
amperes within the
system
anti servo
a stabilator normally uses this
kind of tab to provide you with
a control "feel" similar to what
you experience with an
elevator
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biplanesairplanes with a double
set of wings
carburetor
mixes the incoming air
with fuel and delivers it
to the combustion
chamber
carburetor heat
this system is designed to
eleminate ice by routing air
across a heat source before
it enters the carburetor
carburetor ice
occurs due to the effect of fuel
vaporization and decreasing air
pressure in the venturi which
causes a sharp temperature drop in
the carburetor
climb propeller
a propeller with a low
blade angle; provides
the best performance for
takeoff and climb
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constant speed
propeller
compared to a fixed
pitch prop, this one is
much more effecient
conventional landing
gear
landing gear
employing a rear
mounted wheel
cowl flaps
opening these creates a larger
path for air to escape from the
engine compartment
increasing the cooling airflow
cruise propeller
a propeller with a high
blade angle; more adapted
to high speed cruise and
high altitude flight
cylinder head
temperature gauge
airplanes equipped with cowl
flaps may have this gauge;
provides a direct temp.
reading from one of the
cylinders
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detonation
an uncontrolled, explosive
ignition of the fuel/air
mixture within the cylinders
combustion chamber
differential braking
this technique is normally
used to help steer the airplane
during ground opperation; tip
of the rudder pedals pushed all
the way down
direct current (DC)
alternators produce
alternating current (AC)
first, then convert it into
this second
disc brakes
the typical training
airplane uses these kind
of brakes on the main
wheels
dry-sump system
in this system, the oil in
contained in a seperate
tank and circulated through
the engine by pumps
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elevator
attached to the back of
the horizontal
stabilizer
empennage
this part of the airplane
consits of the vertical
stabilizer and the
horizontal stabilizer
engine
the primary function of
this vital airplane part is
to provide power to turn
the propeller
faa approved flight
manuals (AFM)
a reference specially assigned
to the individual plane by the
faa and can be accessed by the
pilot during all flight
operations
firewall
located between the engine
compartment and the cockpit,
not only protects the
occupants, but also serves as a
mounting point for the engine
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fixed gear
this type of gear always
remains extended and
has the advantage of
simplicity and low cost
fixed pitch propeller
blade angle is selected on the
basis of what is best for the
primary function of the
airplane, and cannot be
changed by the pilot
flaps
extend outward from
the fuselage to the
midpoint of each wing.
cause drag
four stroke operating
cycle
in almost all reciprocating
airplanes, the continuous
energy-creating processis
referred to as this
fuel injection
offers lower fuel
consumption, increased
HP, lower opeating temps,
and longer engine life
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fuel pressure gauge
the fuel pump system usually
includes this which can be
helpful in detecting fuel pump
malfunctions; located in the
cockpit
fuel quantity gauge
located on the instrument
panel, where they are usually
grouped with engine
monitoring gauges; measures
fuel
fuel selector valveallows you to select
fuel from various tanks
fuel strainer
removes moisture and
other sediments that
might be in the fuel
system
fuel tanks
these are usually located in the
wings, contain a vent which
allows air pressure inside the
tank to remain the same as
that outside tank
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fuel-pump system
usually found in low-wing
airplanes, where the fuel
tanks may be located
below the engine
fuselage
houses the cabin and/or
cockpit which contains
seats for the occupants and
controls for the airplane
gravity feed system
this system makes fuel
flow by gravity from
fuel tanks to the engine
horizontal stabilizer
steadies the airplane,
trim tabs are attached
to this part
ignition switch
you control the
operation of the
magnetos from the
cockpit with this
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intake port
the outside air enters the
induction system through this
which is located at the front of
the engine compartment
magneto
a self-contained, engine-
driven unit that supplies
electrical current to the
spark plugs
main wheels
located on either side of
the fuselage; used first to
touch down before the
third
master switch
controls the entire electrical
system, the airplane's ignition
system is independent of the
electrical system
mixturecontrols the fuel/air
ratio
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monocoque
this design uses the skin to support
almost all inmposed loads. this
structure can be very strong, but
cannot tolerate any dents or
deformation of the surface
monoplanesairplanes with a single
set of wings
nosewheel
when the third LG
wheel is located on the
nose, it is called this
oil pressure gauge
provides a direct
indication of the oil
system operation
oil temperature gauge
normally located near
the oil pressure gauge,
measures how hot or
cold the oil is
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oleo strut
normally referred to as an ____
____ this type of shock uses a
piston enclosed in a cyllinder with
oil and compressed air to absorb
the bumps and jolts encountered
during landing/taxi operations
open truss
aircaft employing this
structure can be indentified
by the clearly visible struts
amd wire-braced wings
pilots information
manual (PIM)
a reference that contains the same
info as the POH/AFM excpet for
precise weight and balance data and
optional equipment specific to a
particular airplane
pilots operating
handbook (POH)
most of the pertinent info
about a particular
make/model of an airplane
can be found here
powerplant
in small airplanes, this
part includes both the
engine AND the
propeller
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preignitiondetonation can often
lead to this problem
propeller
mounted on the front of the
engine, translates the rotating
force of the engine into a
forward-acting force called
thrust
propeller control
used to change the pitch
of the propeller; the
blue knob in the cockpit
reciprocating engine
since the larger output of the
turbine engine is not required in
most general aviation training
airplanes, a form of the more
economical, but still very reliable,
this engine type is used
retractable gear
this type of landing gear is
designated to streamline the
airplanbe by allowing the landing
gear to be stowed inside the
structure during cruising flight
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rudder
attached to the back of the
vertical stablizer and can be
used to move the nose of the
airplane left or right
semi monocoque
this system uses a sub
structure riveted to the
airplane's skin to maintain the
shape of the airplane and
increase its strength
stabilator
some empennage
designs use a one-piece
horizontal stabilizer
called this
stressed skin
most modern aircraft use a
form of this _________
_______ structure known as
monocoque or semi-
monocoque construction
supercharger
compresses the
incoming air using a
pump driven by the
engine
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tailwheel
equipped with
conventional landing gear
are sometimes reffered to
as ____wheel airplanes
throttle
controls engine speed by
regulating the amount of
fuel and air mixture that
flows into the cylinders
tricycle gear
this deisgn gets its
name by the two main
wheels and a nose
wheel
trim tab
most commonly used on
training airplanes; lessens the
resistance of the back pressure
you feel on the controls
turbine engine
most larger passenger carrying
airplanes use a form of this
kind of engine, which is
relatively costly, but extremely
powerful
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turbocharger
more efficient than a supercharger
because it pressurizes the air using
a mechanism driven by engine
exhaust gases, which would
otherwise be vented overboard
vapor lock
in a fuel pump equipped
airplane, running a tank
completely dry may allow air
to enter the fuel system and
cause this condition
vertical stabilizeralso called the "fin" of
the airplane
wet-sump system
in this system, all of the
oil is carried in a sump
which is an integral part
of the engine
wings
are contoured to take
maximum advantage of this
force, may be attached to the
top, middle, or lower portion
of the fuselage
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