Module 5 - Aircraft Flashcards
The Cargo in the lower decks in most narrow-body aircrafts can only carry loose (bulk) cargo
(A) correct
(B) false
(A) correct
In wide-body aircrafts, the main cargo holds in the lower deck are equipped with c Cargo Loading System (CLS) to carry palletized and containerized cargo. Loose cargo is loaded in the bulk cargo hold.
(A) correct
(B) false
(A) correct
Narrow body aircrafts have a fuselage width of approximately 3-4m (10-13ft) with a single aisle between passanger seats.
(A) correct
(B) false
(A) correct
Wide-body aircrafts have a fuselage width of over 4.72 meters (15ft 6 in)
(A) correct
(B) false
(A) correct
The additional numbers which may be seen after an aircraft type identify a series.
Example:
Airbus Industries A310-200
A310- Typer 200- Series
Define “All cargo/Freighter Aircraft”
- Carrying cargo and mail on the main and lower decks
Define “Passenger Aircraft”
Carrying Passengers on the main deck, while cargo and mail are transported in the lower deck
Define Mixed/Passenger/Freighter Aircraft (Combi)
Both Passengers and Cargo are carried on the main deck. Typically on the combi, the main deck is divided into two parts and seperated by temporary wall. The seats from one of the parts are removed and adapted to carry cargo only. Also cargo and mail may be transported in the lower deck
Define Convertible Aircraft
Can be transformed from an all-passenger aircraft to an all-cargo aircraft in a short time.
In freighters or combi aircrafts the bulkheads are phisically seperated by a permanant bulkhead or a removable. flexible webbing
(A) correct
(B) false
(A) correct
what are the lower deck compartments of narrow bodied airplanes also called?
Bulk Cargo Compartments
what are the lower deck compartments of wide-bodied airplanes also called?
Unit Load devices (ULD)
- bulk cargo compartments are also available in the lower deck of most wide-body aircrafts.
Define MTOW
Maximum take-off Weight is the maximum structural weight limit of an aircraft at take-off
Define Maximum zero Fuel weight
Maximum weight of aircraft plus total load without fuel weight
Define Maximum landing weight (MLW)
maximum weight of the aircraft with which the aircraft may land safely as determined by manufacturer
The MTOW can be broken down into what components?
1) Basic weight (weight of aircraft as built)
2) Dry Operating Weight ( basic weight of an aircraft, plus crew and baggage and galley)
3) take-off Fuel (the amount of fuel on board minus taxi fuel)
4) operating weight (dry operating weight plus fuel OR basic weight of aircraft, plus crew, plus crews baggage plus galley and take-off fuel)
5) Payload (total weight of passenger, cargo and mail (sometimes traffic load)
6) Take-off weight (total weight before takeoff)
List all Fuels associated with an aircraft’s fuel load
1) Ramp Fuel (total fuel before departure(taxi +takeoff)
2) Taxi Fuel (fuel used before takeoff)
3) Take-off Fuel ( amount if fuel at take-off)
4) Trip Fuel ( amount of fuel planned to be used between takeoff and landing)
5) Reserve Fuel (tak- off-trip fuel)
Which of the following statements about a cargo door is false
A) It may serve either one or two cargo compartments
B) It always opens inward
C) It opens outward or inward
D) A lower deck cargo door is located on the aircraft’s right side
C) It opens outward or inward
List structural and elements and securing equipment
Structural elements: solid bulkheads, separator nets
Securing equipment: Nets, cables, straps, ropes, tie-downs
What is the payload of a Boeing 747 with the following weights? TOW: 750t DOW: 360t TOF: 210t What is the operating weight?
750-360-210 = 180t
360+210 = 570t
Which Aircrafts have an upper deck?
Boeing 747
Airbus 380
Which of the following models is an example of a narrow-bodied aircraft? A) A310 B) DC10 C) MD11 D) A318
D) A318
Which of the following models is an example of high-capacity, wide-body aircraft? A) B727 B) B737 C) B757 D) B767
D) B767
Which of the following Aircrafts has an uppder deck? A) B747 B) B757 C) A380 D) Both a and C
D) Both a and C
What are the three weight restrictions?
- The maximum payload that can be carried on a particular aircraft
- The maximum weight that can be carried in a specific hold
- The maximum weight that can be carried in a particular compartment
- the maximum weight of a piece of cargo (this may vary from airline to airline
On the main deck, cargo can be carried:
- In cargo holds/compartments for bulk, if available
- On seats, by special arrangement
- On pallets or containers in case of freighter or combi aircraft
The lower deck is used for the carriage of cargo:
- In bulk holds/compartments and
- on pallets/ in containers
Name the three types of ULD’s
- Aircraft pallet + net
- Aircraft pallet + net + non-structural igloo
- Container
Name the three types of containers
Intermodal Containers: (standard ISO cont on main deck of wide body freighter/combi aircraft)
Main deck Containers: 64” and over - main deck
Lower deck containers: less than 64” in height, come in full and half size. full size go entire width
What is a certified ULD? What is a not-certified ULD?
ULD that has received air worthiness certification by authorities and can be considered as removable aircraft hold, structurally capable of fully restraining their load and or prociding adequate protection to the aircraft systems and structure.
Non-certified ULD’s meet the ground handling requirements but do not meet the structural capabilities of the aircraft
What restrictions apply to ULD’s?
weight, volume, floor bearing
