Maintenance and Aircraft Mechanics 
Hot Air Balloon
Aviation Training Handbooks Read Online
Aviation History World Wide
Legal Issues In Aviation
Seaplanes
General Aviation
 
Home 
Aviation News 
Aviation Stories Of Interest
FAA Practice Exams
Upcoming Events  
Links To Other Aviation Sites
Editorials
Helicopters
Medical Factors Facing Pilots
 
 

 

 

   

 

CHAPTER 3. Components and Systems

Components and Systems  3-1
Introduction 3-1
Wing 3-2
Wing Frame Components 3-2
Keel 3-3
Crossbar 3-4
Control Frame 3-4
King Post With Wires-on-Top Wing Design 3-5
Topless Wings With Struts 3-5
Battens and Leading Edge Stiffener 3-7
Sail Material and Panels 3-7
Pockets and Hardware 3-7
Sail Attachment to Wing Frame 3-7
Cables and Hardware 3-7
Wing Systems 3-8
Reflex Systems 3-8
Roll Control System 3-9
Trim Systems 3-9
Ground Adjustable Trim Systems 3-9
Infl ight Adjustable Trim Systems 3-10
Structure 3-11
Landing Gear 3-11
Landing Gear for Water and Snow 3-14
Electrical Systems 3-15
Ballistic Parachute 3-15
Flight Deck 3-16
Dashboards and Instrument Panels 3-16
Flight Instruments 3-17
Navigation Instruments 3-17
Engine Instruments 3-17
Instrument Panel Arrangements 3-17
Communications 3-19
Powerplant System 3-19
Fuel System Components 3-20
Engine and Gearbox 3-20
The Propeller 3-20
Chapter Summary 3-22

 
 
 ©AvStop Online Magazine                                                                                                                                                      Contact Us              Return To Books

AvStop Aviation News and Resource Online Magazine

Grab this Headline Animator