Aircraft Components and Abbreviations Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on avionics. Test your understanding of ATC, APU, FLAPS, PFD, TCAS, TR, EFIS, HUD, FDR & more!

#1

What does the acronym 'ATC' stand for in aviation?

Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Technology Components
Aviation Terminal Control
Automatic Traffic Coordination
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#2

What is the purpose of an 'APU' on an aircraft?

Aircraft Performance Unit
Auxiliary Power Unit
Airborne Positioning Unit
Aircraft Propulsion Unit
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#3

What does 'TCAS' stand for in aviation?

Traffic Collision Avoidance System
Terminal Control Approach System
Takeoff Clearance Alert System
Terrain Clearance Avoidance System
#4

Which component of an aircraft is used for communication with air traffic control?

VOR
TCAS
ATC Transponder
DME
#5

What does 'EFIS' stand for in aviation?

Electronic Flight Instrument System
Emergency Flight Information System
Enhanced Flight Inspection System
Elevated Flight Instrumentation System
#6

Which component of an aircraft is responsible for changing the direction of airflow?

APU
AIL
RDR
RUD
#7

What is the purpose of a 'FLAPS' system on an aircraft?

To regulate cabin air pressure
To adjust the aircraft's altitude
To increase or decrease lift and drag during takeoff and landing
To control the aircraft's heading
#8

What is the function of a 'TR' in aircraft systems?

Thrust Reverser
Transponder Receiver
Takeoff Regulator
Traffic Radar
#9

What is the primary purpose of a 'TCAS' system on an aircraft?

To provide weather information
To prevent mid-air collisions
To monitor engine performance
To assist in navigation
#10

What is the purpose of a 'HUD' in an aircraft cockpit?

Heads-Up Display
Height and Utility Display
Horizontal Upward Device
High-speed Update Display
#11

Which of the following is an essential part of the 'PFD' in an aircraft cockpit?

Primary Flight Display
Power Fluctuation Detector
Passenger Flight Director
Pilot's Fault Diagnosis
#12

Which component is essential for maintaining aircraft balance and stability during flight?

ELT
FMC
CG
CDI
#13

What is the purpose of a 'FDR' in aviation?

Flight Data Recorder
Fuel Delivery Regulator
Flight Destination Radar
Frequency Distribution Relay
#14

What is the purpose of an 'ATIS' in aviation?

Automated Terminal Information Service
Aircraft Traffic Information System
Air Traffic Intercommunication Service
Automated Transponder Identification System
#15

What is the purpose of 'EMAS' in aviation?

Emergency Maneuvering Alert System
Enhanced Monitoring and Alerting System
Engine Monitoring and Alerting System
Engineered Materials Arresting System

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