FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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If the vertical fin of a single engine, propeller driven airplane is rigged properly, it will generally be parallel to

The longitudinal axis

The lateral axis

The vertical axis but not the longitudinal axis

The vertical fin of an airplane is responsible for providing longitudinal stability, meaning it prevents the plane from rolling or yawing. If the vertical fin is parallel to the vertical axis, it means the fin is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. This would make it easier for the fin to effectively provide stability and prevent unwanted movement. Options A and D suggest the vertical fin would also be parallel to the longitudinal axis, which is incorrect. Option B suggests the fin would be parallel to the lateral axis, which would not provide the proper stability for the airplane. Therefore, option C is the most accurate answer.

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Both the vertical and longitudinal axes

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