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Question 1

What is Center of Gravity (CG)?

Answer 1

A point about which the nose heavy and tail heavy moments are exactly equal in magnitude.

1. A point about which the nose heavy and tail heavy moments are not equal in magnitude.
2. Tendency to rotate in nose up attitude.

Question 2

What is CG Envelop:

Answer 2

Graphically Plotted CG limits form

-None of the above
-Pie chart of CG limit

Question 3

What is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal measurements are taken for balance purpose, with the aircraft in level flight attitude?

Answer 3

Datum

1. Moment
2. Arm

Question 4

What is the algebraic sign if an item is located aft of the datum?

Answer 4

Positive (+)

1. Negative (-)
2. Any sign can be used as you decide

Question 5

What is the algebraic sign if an item is located forward of the datum?

Answer 5

Negative (-)

1. Positive (+)
2. Any sign can be used as you decide

Question 6

What is the primary reason for concern about an aircraft’s weight and balance?

Answer 6

Safety

-Efficiency
-To Save Fuel

Question 7

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What is the unit of Moment?

Answer 7

Inch-Pounds (in-lb)

1. Pounds (lb)
2. Inch (in)

Question 8

What should be done if the weight and balance report for an aircraft is lost?

Answer 8

Aircraft must be weighed, and a new report must be created

1. Wight and balance report only for manufactures record
2. No need to create a new report

Question 9

When aircraft are places on scale and weighed, it is sometimes necessary to use support equipment to aid in the weighing process. This extra weight is known as:

Answer 9

Tare Weight

-Zero Fuel Weight
-Payload