AMS 118 - Unit 3 Exam Questions and Answers.

AMS 118 - Unit 3 Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Why are control surfaces balanced?
Correct Answer
To reduce flutter (vibration) and Reduce force required to move controls



Question 2
What is Humidity?
Correct Answer
The amount of water vapor in the air



Question 3
Movement AROUND the longitudinal axis...
Correct Answer
Roll, controlled by ailerons



Question 4
What are the load limits of the normal category?
Correct Answer
-1.52 to 3.8 G



Question 5
What is a Canard?
Correct Answer
A forward wing that can be stationary or movable (whiskers)




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, Question 6
What are the three primary flight controls?
Correct Answer
Ailerons, Elevators, Rudder



Question 7
Who is the current FAA Administrator?
Correct Answer
Dan K. Elwell (old admin: Mr. Michael P. Huerta)



Question 8
What is neutral static stability?
Correct Answer
A disturbed object has neither tendency to return nor continue in the direction of
the disturbance



Question 9
What is an empennage?
Correct Answer
The Aft section of an A/C (Tail section)



Question 10
What is an Altitude engine?
Correct Answer
a reciprocating engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible from sea
level to an established altitude (Forced Induction)




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