AIRCRAFT AND ITS PARTS npor Ing Jan Kalvoda

AIRCRAFT AND ITS PARTS npor. Ing. Jan Kalvoda Brno, 2014

Aircraft sorting � Lightier than air - is characterized by one or more large gasbags, filled with a low-density gas such as helium, hydrogen or hot air. - Hot-air balloons - Airship (zeppelin) � Heavier than air – need to produce aerodynamical force for their motion. - Fixed wing aircraft (airplanes) - Rotarcraft

Aerodynamic forces

Function of an aircraft �Training – single/double seat �Combat – tanker, bomber, ground attack, military helicopter, supersonic/subsonic. �Transport – airliner/cargo, bussiness jet, helicopter �Medical – helicopter �Sport – ultralight, glider, paraglide.

Distinguishing features of an aircraft Wing shape - Tapered - Double tapered - Rectangular - Swept wing Wing position Low - Mid - High - Wing number - Most are monoplanes

Distinguishing features of an aircraft Engine number - single engine - Twin engine - Triple engine Engine position - On the wings - Close to the fuselage - Rear mounted Kind of engine

Aircraft structure �Wings �Fuselage �Power unit �Landing gear �Control surfaces

Wings � Designed to generate lift � Starboard wing/port wing � Leading edge/ trailing edge � Control surfaces - ailerons � Aircraft systems - Fuel, hydraulic, de-icing, lighting

Wing elements 1. Winglet 2. Low Speed Aileron 3. High Speed Aileron 4. Flap track fairing 5. Krüger flaps 6. Slats 7. Three slotted inner flaps 8. Three slotted outer flaps 9. Spoilers 10. Spoilers-Air brakes

Fuselage seats, overhead compartment Cockpit Toilets Portholes Passenger cabin Technical compartment Exits Cargo (baggage) compartment Very rear part of fuselage

Landing gear � Fixed/retractable � Nose gear � Right and left main gear � Tail wheel undercarriage bay undercarriage door undercarriage leg tires � Retracting mechanism � Shock absorbers

Power unit �Piston engine �Turboprop engine �Jet engine

Control surfaces

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