FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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What are integral fuel tanks?

  1. Tanks made from a special composite material

  2. Tanks attached externally to the aircraft

  3. Tanks formed by the aircraft structure

  4. Tanks located inside the aircraft cabin for easy access

The correct answer is: Tanks formed by the aircraft structure

Integral fuel tanks are fuel tanks that are formed as a part of the aircraft structure and cannot be removed. This is different from external tanks, which can be attached to the aircraft but are not a part of its structure. While some special materials may be used in constructing integral fuel tanks, the tanks themselves are not made from a special composite material as suggested in option A. Similarly, option D is incorrect as integral fuel tanks are not located inside the aircraft cabin for easy access, rather they are a part of the aircraft's structure.