aircraft general knowledge

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Decks in this class (18)

the airframe
chapter 1
38  cards
undercarriage
What two configurations of underc...,
What is undercarriage used for 2,
What types of fixed undercarriage...
33  cards
retractable undercarriage
What are the advantages and disad...,
How are retractable undercarriage...,
How do gear locks work 3
6  cards
hydraulics
What are the principles of hydrau...,
What is pascal s law 2,
What are the components of a basi...
10  cards
propeller & variable pitch propeller
What does amount of lift depend on 1,
Angle of attack of propeller blad...,
What impact does a higher angle o...
14  cards
super/turbo chargers
What do normal engines rely on 1,
What is a limitation of a normal ...,
What are super turbo chargers 3
14  cards
oil system
What are the five purposes of the...,
Explain lubrication 2,
Explain sealing 3
29  cards
fuel system
What are types of fuel grades 1,
What colour is avgas 80 2,
What colour is avgas 100 3
16  cards
induction system
What is induction 1,
What is the intake on induction s...,
What is the filter on the inducti...
46  cards
ignition system
What are the two methods to produ...,
How safe is the system 2,
What are spark plugs 3
26  cards
electrical system
What are the types of current 1,
What is direct current dc 2,
What is alternating current ac 3
40  cards
cooling system
What are the temperature indicato...,
What is the most effective way of...,
How does air cooling work 3
9  cards
instrumentation
What is the voltmeter indicative ...,
What do ammeters do 2,
What is a centre zero ammeter 3
18  cards
flight instruments
How is the magnetic needle attach...,
What is compass dip error 2,
How do you compensate for compass...
62  cards
altering systems
What are the stall warning devices 1,
How does the mechanical stall war...,
How does the slot stall warner wo...
4  cards
communication systems
What kind of wave is normally used 1,
What is the frequency of vhf 2,
What is the formula for line of s...
7  cards
GNSS
What does gnss stand for 1,
What kind of wave does gnss trans...,
What are the components of gnss 3
17  cards
safety
What type of fires should water b...,
What type of fires should foam be...,
What type of fires should dry pow...
5  cards

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