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Which list names three common fuselage structures?

Truss, monocoque, and semimonocoque are the three common classifications.

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  1. Truss, monocoque, semimonocoque ✔
  2. Rigid, rotary, folding
  3. Straight, swept, delta

Why: A fuselage can carry loads through a framework, its outer shell, or a combination of both. Those approaches are called truss, monocoque, and semimonocoque.

Huh, didn't know that: A monocoque fuselage carries almost all of its loads through its outer skin, much like a soda can.

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Answer: Truss, monocoque, semimonocoque. A fuselage can carry loads through a framework, its outer shell, or a combination of both. Those approaches are called truss, monocoque, and semimonocoque.

  1. Civil Air Patrol, Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    There are usually three classifications: truss, semimonocoque and monocoque.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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