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Airframe Questions and Answers 100% Pass How does the design of an aircraft's airframe resemble the skeletal system of the human body? Just like the human skeleton, the airframe provides structural support, protecting vital systems and maintaining the aircraft's shape under stress. What ...

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How does the design of an aircraft's airframe resemble the skeletal system of the human body?


✔✔Just like the human skeleton, the airframe provides structural support, protecting vital

systems and maintaining the aircraft's shape under stress.




What would happen if an aircraft’s wings were made of solid steel instead of lightweight

materials like aluminum or composites?


✔✔The aircraft would be too heavy to fly, as the wings would not generate enough lift to

overcome the weight.




If you were tasked with designing the ideal airframe for a supersonic jet, which material would

you choose and why?


✔✔Composites, because they are lightweight, durable, and can handle the extreme stresses and

temperatures at high speeds.




Why do engineers design the fuselage to be both strong and flexible?


✔✔The fuselage needs to be strong to handle pressurization and flight loads but also flexible

enough to absorb forces without breaking.

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, Imagine the airframe was made entirely out of glass—how would this affect the aircraft’s

performance and safety?


✔✔While it would look cool, glass would shatter under pressure and stress, making the aircraft

incredibly unsafe.




How does the positioning of the landing gear impact the overall balance of an aircraft?


✔✔The landing gear must be placed so that it supports the aircraft’s center of gravity during

takeoff and landing to prevent tipping.




If an airframe develops a crack during flight, what could happen if it’s not detected and repaired?


✔✔The crack could expand due to stress, potentially leading to catastrophic structural failure

during flight.




If you were to compare the airframe to a bridge, what would be the "pillars" or "supports" that

ensure it doesn't collapse under pressure?


✔✔The spars, ribs, and stringers act like the support beams, providing strength and stability to

prevent structural collapse.




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