Pivot point is defined as?

CG of only quadric cycle gear

The point with maximum lift to drag

The point at which thrust forces is acting

The point at which the landing gear leg is attached to the aircraft

Correct Answer : The point at which the landing gear leg is attached to the aircraft

Explanation : The point at which landing gear or undercarriage leg is attached to the aircraft is known as pivot point. This pivot point can be located anywhere along the normal bisector to the line joining the up and down wheel positions. Lift to drag will be maximum at thrust required minimum.

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Hydraulic system affect conceptual design based on ______

lift required at tail

space for control surface

hydraulic pump space requirements

secondary control surface

Correct Answer : Option (C) : hydraulic pump space requirements

Explanation : A typical hydraulic system will affect conceptual design based on space requirements for pumps typically. Control surface are located at the wing or at tail section. Lift required at tail will be affected by which type of airfoil is used.

Following diagram represents _______

fuel tank location

simplified hydraulic system

pneumatic subsystem

wing loading diagram

Correct Answer : Option (B) : simplified hydraulic system

Explaination : A typical hydraulic system is shown. A simplified hydraulic system can be observed in the diagram. As shown in the diagram a simplified hydraulic system includes actuators, feed lines etc. Fuel tank can be located in fuselage, in wing or in tail.

A typical electrical system may include _____

only generator

only transformers

drag polar system

generators, transformers, cables, etc

Correct Answer : Option (D) : generators, transformers, cables, etc

Explanation : A typical electrical system consists of generators, transformers, cables etc. It is used to provide electrical energy. Drag polar is graphical representation of drag. It is used to show relationship between drag and lift.