PHAK textbook
Across
- 4. A type of fuselage construction where the outer skin carries all or most of the primary structural flight loads.
- 5. The component that houses the engine and propeller, providing the necessary thrust for flight.
- 6. The entire tail section of the aircraft, which includes the fixed stabilizers and movable control surfaces.
Down
- 1. Modern lightweight structural materials made by combining two or more distinct components, such as fiberglass or carbon fiber.
- 2. The central body of the airplane that houses the cockpit, cabin, cargo area, and attachment points for the other major structural components.
- 3. The structural assembly that supports the aircraft while it is on the ground, absorbing touchdown shocks and allowing taxiing.