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

2. 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

3. Aerodynamic forces

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. Aircraft structure Wings Fuselage Power unit Landing gear
Control surfaces

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

9. 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

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

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

12. Power unit
Piston engine
Turboprop engine
Jet engine
Jet engine

13. Control surfaces

14. Thank you for your attention….