Understanding the Five Key Components of an Aircraft
Airplanes are an intricate feat of engineering and the components that combine to make one are equally complex. There are five pieces that make up an aircraft that we will be covering in this article.
The largest component on an aircraft is the fuselage. Also known as the body of the plane, the fuselage houses the passengers and pilots, cockpits, and cargo. It is the hub of the plane connecting all the other parts of the aircraft.
Without wings, flight would not be possible. Also known as foils, the wings pass airflow over the top which creates the lifting force needed for flight. There is a total of four wings that are placed on the aircraft; two large wings are attached to the fuselage and two smaller wings on the back of the plane attached to the tail.
The empennage is located at the rear end, or tail, of the aircraft. There are two main components, the rudder and the elevator. The rudder is used to steer the aircraft right to left, and the elevator helps control movement up and down.
The combination of the engine and the propellers is referred to the power plant, giving the aircraft its main power source. The engine is made up of cylinders, fans, and pistons that all work together to power the aircraft.
Now that the plane is in flight there needs to be a mechanism to set the plane down safely on the ground. The landing gear provides shock absorbers to ensure smoother landing and takeoff and allows the aircraft to be taxied anywhere.
All of these components work together smoothly to help aircraft fly and achieve astounding accomplishments.
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