Aircraft Loading

Question 1

Weight of 100LL

Answer 1

6.0 lbs/gal

Question 2

Weight of Jet A

Answer 2

6.75 lbs/gal

Question 3

Weight of 50W Oil

Answer 3

7.5 lbs/gal (1.875 lbs/qt)

Question 4

Jet A lbs. to gallons

Answer 4

Divide pounds required by 10, add 50%

Example 1: (2,000 lbs. ÷ 10) x 1.5 = 300 gallons) OR drop the zero then add 50%

or

Example 2: 2450 lbs (drop the 0 or round last digit to highest 10 and drop the 0) then the same as above

Question 5

Finding Moment in CG

Answer 5

Weight x Arm = Moment

Question 6

Finding CG (inches)

Answer 6

Total Moment ÷ Total Weight = CG (inches)

Question 7

CG in % MAC

Answer 7

CG Distance Aft of LEMAC ÷ MAC = CG in % MAC

Question 8

Weight Shift Formula

Answer 8

(Weight shifted/Total weight) = (Distance CG shifted/Distance weight shifted)