Load Factor

Question 1

Required lift can be calculated in a turn by using ___

Answer 1

M x 1 / Cos( Bank Angle )

Question 2

The stalling speed increases in proportion to the ___ of load factor

Answer 2

Square Root

Question 3

Normal category load factor limits for CS-23

Answer 3

+3.8, -1.52

Question 4

Utility category load factor limits for CS-23

Answer 4

+4.4, -1.76

Question 5

(Aerobatic) Utility category load factor limits for CS-23

Answer 5

+6, -3

Question 6

Load factor limits for a CS-25 aircraft

Answer 6

+3.8 to -2.5, -1

Question 7

Below the limit load factor, the airframe will return to its original geometry once the load factor returns to _

Answer 7

1

Question 8

The safety factor ensures ___

Answer 8

The limit load factor can be exceeded by up to 1.5 times, with the consequence being permanent deformation but no structural failure.

Question 9

The limit load factor + the safety factor =

Answer 9

The ultimate load factor. Structural deformation will occur after this.

Question 10

ICAO gust values up to FL200

Answer 10

66, 50, 25ft/sec

Question 11

ICAO gust values up to FL500

Answer 11

38, 25, 12.5ft/sec

Question 12

Aircraft should be able to withstand __ft/sec at Vb

Answer 12

66

Question 13

Aircraft should be able to withstand __ft/sec at Vc

Answer 13

50

Question 14

Aircraft should be able to withstand __ft/sec at Vd

Answer 14

25

Question 15

Va and its mathematical relation to Vs

Answer 15

Va >= Vs x Sqrt( n )

Question 16

The gust limit load factor can be ___ the manoeuvring limit load factor

Answer 16

higher

Question 17

If airspeed increases at constant bank angle, the rate of turn will ___ and the radius of turn will ___

Answer 17

decrease, increase