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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


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


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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