Module 5 - Aircraft

Question 1

The Cargo in the lower decks in most narrow-body aircrafts can only carry loose (bulk) cargo
(A) correct
(B) false

Answer 1

(A) correct

Question 2

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

Answer 2

(A) correct

Question 3

Narrow body aircrafts have a fuselage width of approximately 3-4m (10-13ft) with a single aisle between passanger seats.
(A) correct
(B) false

Answer 3

(A) correct

Question 4

Wide-body aircrafts have a fuselage width of over 4.72 meters (15ft 6 in)
(A) correct
(B) false

Answer 4

(A) correct

Question 5

The additional numbers which may be seen after an aircraft type identify a series.

Answer 5

Example:
Airbus Industries A310-200
A310- Typer 200- Series

Question 6

Define “All cargo/Freighter Aircraft”

Answer 6

• Carrying cargo and mail on the main and lower decks

Question 7

Define “Passenger Aircraft”

Answer 7

Carrying Passengers on the main deck, while cargo and mail are transported in the lower deck

Question 8

Define Mixed/Passenger/Freighter Aircraft (Combi)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Define Convertible Aircraft

Answer 9

Can be transformed from an all-passenger aircraft to an all-cargo aircraft in a short time.

Question 10

In freighters or combi aircrafts the bulkheads are phisically seperated by a permanant bulkhead or a removable. flexible webbing
(A) correct
(B) false

Answer 10

(A) correct

Question 11

what are the lower deck compartments of narrow bodied airplanes also called?

Answer 11

Bulk Cargo Compartments

Question 12

what are the lower deck compartments of wide-bodied airplanes also called?

Answer 12

Unit Load devices (ULD)

- bulk cargo compartments are also available in the lower deck of most wide-body aircrafts.

Question 13

Define MTOW

Answer 13

Maximum take-off Weight is the maximum structural weight limit of an aircraft at take-off

Question 14

Define Maximum zero Fuel weight

Answer 14

Maximum weight of aircraft plus total load without fuel weight

Question 15

Define Maximum landing weight (MLW)

Answer 15

maximum weight of the aircraft with which the aircraft may land safely as determined by manufacturer

Question 16

The MTOW can be broken down into what components?

Answer 16

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)

Question 17

List all Fuels associated with an aircraft’s fuel load

Answer 17

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)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

C) It opens outward or inward

Question 19

List structural and elements and securing equipment

Answer 19

Structural elements: solid bulkheads, separator nets

Securing equipment: Nets, cables, straps, ropes, tie-downs

Question 20

What is the payload of a Boeing 747 with the following weights?
TOW: 750t
DOW: 360t
TOF: 210t
What is the operating weight?

Answer 20

750-360-210 = 180t

360+210 = 570t

Question 21

Which Aircrafts have an upper deck?

Answer 21

Boeing 747

Airbus 380

Question 22

Which of the following models is an example of a narrow-bodied aircraft?
A) A310
B) DC10
C) MD11
D) A318

Answer 22

D) A318

Question 23

Which of the following models is an example of high-capacity, wide-body aircraft?
A) B727
B) B737
C) B757
D) B767

Answer 23

D) B767

Question 24

Which of the following Aircrafts has an uppder deck?
A)  B747
B)  B757
C) A380
D) Both a and C

Answer 24

D) Both a and C

Question 25

What are the three weight restrictions?

Answer 25

• 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

Question 26

On the main deck, cargo can be carried:

Answer 26

• In cargo holds/compartments for bulk, if available
• On seats, by special arrangement
• On pallets or containers in case of freighter or combi aircraft

Question 27

The lower deck is used for the carriage of cargo:

Answer 27

• In bulk holds/compartments and

- on pallets/ in containers

Question 28

Name the three types of ULD’s

Answer 28

• Aircraft pallet + net
• Aircraft pallet + net + non-structural igloo
• Container

Question 29

Name the three types of containers

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is a certified ULD? What is a not-certified ULD?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What restrictions apply to ULD’s?

Answer 31

weight, volume, floor bearing