Chapter 5.9 - Aeroplane Loading and Balance

Question 1

Name two main factors which limit the Maximum Weight for an Aircraft?

Answer 1

• Structure Limits.

- Performance Limits.

Question 2

What does MTOW stand for?

Answer 2

Maximum Takeoff Weight.

Question 3

What does MLDW stand for?

Answer 3

Maximum Landing Weight.

Question 4

What does MZFW stand for?

Answer 4

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight.

Question 5

Name three main factors which affect the Landing Weight?

Answer 5

• Structural Limit.
• Landing Weight Performance Limit.
• Length of Runway.

Question 6

True or False. For light Aircrafts, the Structural Limit for Landing is the same as the Takeoff Weight Structural Limit?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Landing Weight Charts assume the Runway Surface is what?

Answer 7

Short Dry Grass.

Question 8

Name three limitations on the Takeoff Weight of an Aircraft/Takeoff Weight Comparison?

Answer 8

• Maximum Takeoff Weight.
• Maximum Landing Weight + Fuel Burn Off.
• Maximum Zero Fuel Weight + Fuel at Takeoff.

Question 9

When identifying the Structure or Performance Limits for Takeoff and Landing, which one should a Pilot always select?

Answer 9

The Limit which has the smallest value (the lesser).

Question 10

True or False. The Fuel Burn Off is the fuel used for Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Decent, Approach and Landing and Reserve?

Answer 10

False. Not including fuel Reserve.

Question 11

What does FAT and FBO stand for?

Answer 11

• Fuel at Takeoff.

- Fuel Burn Off.

Question 12

The lesser of the three Takeoff Comparison Weight is also known as what?

Answer 12

Maximum Brakes Release Weight (MBRW).

Question 13

Fuel Tanks are calibrated in which two units?

Answer 13

• US Gallons.

- Litres.

Question 14

Fuel is ordered using which unit?

Answer 14

Litres.

Question 15

Loading Calculations use which two units?

Answer 15

• Kilograms.

- Pounds.

Question 16

Cargo can be carried on an unoccupied seat, providing it is securely restrained and weighs no greater than how many kilograms?

Answer 16

77kg.

Question 17

Which graph is used to check the Centre of Gravity is within the specified limits at any particular Gross Weight?

Answer 17

Centre of Gravity Envelope.

Question 18

Which passenger should join the Pilot at the front?

Answer 18

Usually the heaviest.

Question 19

What two figures are needed to check with the Centre of Gravity Envelope?

Answer 19

• Takeoff Weight and Moment.

- Zero Fuel Weight and Moment.