1.10: Load Factor Flashcards
Aircraft in the normal category has a maximum limit load factor of?
3.8 positive Gs and 1.52 negative Gs.
Aircraft in the utility category has a maximum limit load factor of?
4.4 positive Gs and 1.76 negative Gs.
Aircraft in the acrobatic category has a maximum limit load factor of?
6.0 positive Gs and 3.0 negative Gs.
What is Design maneuvering speed (Va)
Design maneuvering speed (VA) is the maximum speed at which the maximum positive design load limit can be imposed either by gusts or full one-sided deflection with one control surface without causing structural damage.
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?
A. Climbs.
B. Turns.
C. Stalls.
a turn.
If an airplane weighs 3,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A. 1,200 pounds.
B. 3,100 pounds.
C. 3,960 pounds.
3300lbs x 1.2 = 3960lbs
If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A. 4,500 pounds.
B. 6,750 pounds.
C. 7,200 pounds.
4500lbs x 1.5 = 6750lbs.
If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A. 2,300 pounds.
B. 3,400 pounds.
C. 4,600 pounds.
2,300 x 2 = 4,600 pounds.
The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends upon the
A. position of the CG.
B. speed of the airplane.
C. abruptness at which the load is applied.
speed of the airplane.
During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the aircraft to
A. stall at a higher airspeed.
B. have a tendency to spin.
C. be more difficult to control.
stall at a higher airspeed.
