Question

Which of the following is not a distinguishing feature for cargo aircrafts?

(a) Wide Fuselage

(b) Number of engines

(c) High wings

(d) Large number of wheels

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This question is from Aircraft Systems and Aviation in section Aircraft Systems and Aviation Overview of Aircraft Maintenance

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(b) Number of engines

Cargo aircrafts can have varying numbers of engines, and the number of engines is not typically a distinguishing feature between cargo aircrafts and other types of aircrafts. On the other hand, features like wide fuselages, high wings, and a large number of wheels are more directly associated with cargo aircrafts to accommodate the larger cargo hold, stability, and heavy weight distribution.

• Wide fuselage: This is a key characteristic of cargo aircraft to allow for large and bulky cargo to be loaded.
• High wings: Cargo aircraft often have high wings to ensure better ground clearance for loading/unloading of cargo.
• Large number of wheels: This helps in supporting the heavy weight of cargo aircraft.

The number of engines, while important for performance and safety, is not a specific characteristic for differentiating cargo aircraft from others.