Former Mesa planes have how many static wicks on the wings?

Former Mesa planes have how many static wicks on the wings?

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 9
• D. 11

Answer: (B)

Static wicks provide a controlled path for dissipating built‑up static electricity from the airframe during flight, which helps keep radios and avionics free from interference. The number and placement of these wicks are determined by the airframe design and certification and can vary between aircraft types and operators. For former Mesa airplanes, the wings were equipped with seven static wicks, distributed along the trailing edges to ensure effective discharge across the wing span. This specific count reflects that fleet’s configuration, so seven is the value associated with those aircraft. If you encountered other counts, they would indicate a different airframe or retrofit rather than the Mesa configuration.

Static wicks provide a controlled path for dissipating built‑up static electricity from the airframe during flight, which helps keep radios and avionics free from interference. The number and placement of these wicks are determined by the airframe design and certification and can vary between aircraft types and operators. For former Mesa airplanes, the wings were equipped with seven static wicks, distributed along the trailing edges to ensure effective discharge across the wing span. This specific count reflects that fleet’s configuration, so seven is the value associated with those aircraft. If you encountered other counts, they would indicate a different airframe or retrofit rather than the Mesa configuration.