Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Design.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Stroke depends on ___________

A. vertical velocity at touchdown
B. vertical velocity at climb
C. rate of climb
D. lift by wing at cruise
Answer» B. vertical velocity at climb
2.

If piston diameter of an oleo system is given by 20 unit then, find the approximate value of typical external diameter of the same oleo system.

A. 26 unit
B. 10 unit
C. 50 unit
D. 200 unit
Answer» B. 10 unit
3.

If an aircraft has gear load factor of 3 and average total load during deflection is 180 unit then, find how much weight is carried during landing.

A. 60 unit
B. 10 unit
C. 100 unit
D. 283 unit
Answer» B. 10 unit
4.

An oleo is used as shock absorber in an aircraft. Determine at which external diameter we should design oleo if load on the oleo is 100 pounds.

A. 0.4 unit
B. 0.9 unit
C. 2.9 unit
D. 3.4 unit
Answer» B. 0.9 unit
5.

Determine the gear load factor if landing weight is 250 unit and average total load during deflection is 550 unit.

A. 2.2
B. 4
C. 4.5
D. 8.9
Answer» B. 4
6.

If a tire has diameter of 18 in and rolling radius of 6 in then, what will be the approximate value of stroke of the tire?

A. 3 in
B. 4 in
C. 5 in
D. 8 in
Answer» B. 4 in
7.

If an aircraft has sink speed at touchdown as 9 ft/s then, find the stroke in inches approximately.

A. 9 in
B. 19 in
C. 1 in
D. 2 in
Answer» B. 19 in
8.

Stroke of a shock absorber is defined as _________

A. required deflection of the shock absorbing system
B. lift required at takeoff
C. length of crank shaft of engine
D. piston distance travelled inside engine
Answer» B. lift required at takeoff
9.

Which type of shock absorber is most widely used nowadays?

A. Oleo
B. Signal beam type
C. Aurora beam type
D. Longerons type always
Answer» B. Signal beam type
10.

Which of the following is an example of a shock absorber?

A. Solid spring shock arrangement
B. Lift curve slope
C. Flap
D. Elevator
Answer» B. Lift curve slope
11.

A typical glider will solely rely on tires for shock absorption.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

What is the function of the undercarriage?

A. To absorb the shock during landing
B. To provide lift
C. To increase lift at landing
D. To carry cargo at airport
Answer» B. To provide lift