Block 1 Flashcards
What is the revision are cycle for chart supplements?
56 Days
How frequently are NOTAMs published?
28 Days
What are Advisory Circulars
Inform aviation public in a systematic way or non-regulatory material
What are Airworththiness Directives?
Directives Issued by the FAA that is mandatory to follow to maintain air worthiness.
Can be found in aircraft log book and are sent to owner of the aircraft.
What are Service Bulletins
Compliance is not typically mandatory, however, is highly recommended
Useful Load
Total useable fuel, passengers, and cargo
Zero Fuel weight
Everything but fuel
-used to calculate how much fuel the aircraft can carry.
Standard weight for gasoline
6lbs per gallon
Datum
Reference base for location of components.
Arm
Distance from the datum measured along the longitudinal axis.
Moment calculation
Weight x Arm
Center of gravity Calculation
Sum of all moments/gross weight
Results of overloading an aircraft
Stall speed->
Climb rate->
Cruise speed->
Fuel consumption->
Range & endurance->
Stability->
Stall speed-> increase
Takeoff and landing distance-> increase
Climb rate-> Reduced
Cruise speed-> reduced
Fuel consumption-> greater
Range and Endurance-> Reduced
Stability-> increased
Permanently closed Runway
Yellow X’s are placed at each approach end or runway and at 1,000ft intervals.
Hold Short lines
Solid Side- Taxiway
Dashed line- Runway
Mandatory instruction signs
Red signs with white lettering
Location, Direction, and Destination Signs
Black background with yellow letters
Runway distance remaining Signs
Black background with white letters
VASI- Visual Approach Slope Indicator
Provides obstacle clearance within 4NM of the runway within 10° of the centerline.