What is meant by 'butt-plane 40'?

A)
Buttock plane is at the 40° from fuselage centerline
B)
Buttock plane is at a distance of 40 unit from fuselage centerline
C)
Buttock plane is at a distance of 80 from fuselage centerline
D)
Buttock plane is at a distance of 20 unit from fuselage centerline

Correct Answer :   Buttock plane is at a distance of 40 unit from fuselage centerline


Explanation : Butt-planes or buttock planes are defined as vertically oriented cuts which are used for fuselage lofting verification. It cuts from the horizontal intersection of the A/C with vertical planes. These planes are defined by their distance from centerline. Hence, butt-plane 40 can be interpreted as butt plane is at distance of 40 unit from aircraft centerline.