AIRCRAFT TYPESAND STRUCTURES

Military

aircraft

These types of aircraft are used by the armed

forces of different countries.

Civilian

aircraft

These types of aircraft are used for the

purpose of transportation

I. Types of Aircraft:-

Private

aircraft These types of aircraft are used by VIPs for their travelling purposes.The passenger capacity is maximum 12.

Commerc

ial

aircraftThese types of

aircraft carry both passengers and

cargo.

Civilian Aircraft:-

Commercial aircraft are of 3Types:-

Passenger AircraftCargo AircraftCombi Aircraft

Commercial aircraft:-

This aircraft is designed to carry passenger in the main deck and cargo in the lower deck.

A. Passenger Aircraft:-

Commercial Passenger Aircraft Contains:-

Rest Rooms Galley Area for Food and Drinks can be

prepared Entertainment SystemsCommercial passenger aircrafts are

Divided into Different classes such as:-

First Class Business Class Economy Class

This aircraft also known as freighter aircraft designed to carry cargo in both main and lower deck.There are no passengers on board.

B. Cargo Aircraft:-

This aircraft is designed to carry both passenger and cargo in the half deck and passenger in the half deck.

C. Combi Aircraft:-

Aircraft are mostly classified on the basis of their features and the number of engines.

II. Classification of Aircraft Features:-

Number of engines:-Aircraft are single-engine, twin-engine or multi engined.

Range:-An aircraft can be short-range, medium-range and long-range depending on the number of miles it can fly.

Size and payload capacity:-Aircraft can be of different sizes and configurations and can also have different payload capacities

Wing AssemblyEmpennageFuselageOther Components

III.Exterior of an Aircraft:-

Wing Assembly

controls the motion or orientation and rotation offlight in three different angles pitch, roll and yaw.

Empennage

Component of wing assemble control Increase/Decrease Drags,Control rolling motion,Control speed, Increase Lift.

Fuselage

3 types of fuel tanksa)Integral tanksb)Rigid removable tanksc)Bladder tanks

Other Components

aircraft cabin, air Stair, cockpit, T- tail, Engines and Landing gears.

CockpitGalleyLavatoriesStorage AreasPassenger SeatsOther Components

IV. Interior of an Aircraft:-

Cockpit

Aircraft all system.The entire aircraft is controlled and operated from here

Galley

A galley has the following equipment:High speed ovensHot beverage containersHot cup/jugRefrigeration and main storage

compartments

Lavatories

A lavatory consists of: Wash basin Mirror Drawers Smoke Detectors Baby changing stations Fire extinguisher

Storage Areas

2 types of storage areas: Overhead bins Coat closet

Passenger seat

seat consists of a surface for sitting, arm rest, backrest and a seat belt.& seat pocket containsa flight safety card and an air sickness bag.

Other Components

Passenger Control Unit (PCU) Passenger Service Unit (PSU) Aircraft Communication System Aircraft Lighting System

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