Primary and Secondary Components of Aircraft

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Primary components of an aircraft include wings, fuselage, and engines while secondary components include landing gear, avionics, and fuel systems.

Primary components are essential for flight and include wings, fuselage, and engines.
Secondary components support the primary components and include landing gear, avionics, and fuel systems.
Examples of primary components include the wings which generate lift and the engines which provide thrust.
Examples of secondary components include the landing gear which supports the weight of the aircraft during takeoff and landing, and the avionics which control the aircraft's systems.
Both primary and secondary components are crucial for safe and efficient flight.

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