pa44-180 : POH 6

Question 1

The airplane offers flexibility of loading, can it be flown with the maximum number of adult passengers, full fuel tanks and maximum baggage

Answer 1

no

Question 2

what could happen if you overload an airplane

Answer 2

will not take off
climb or cruise as well as a properly loaded one

Question 3

The heavier the airplane is loaded then

Answer 3

the less climb performance it will have

Question 4

What will happen if the CG is too far forward

Answer 4

may be difficult to rotate for takeoff or landing

Question 5

What will happen if the CG is too far aft

Answer 5

airplane may rotate prematurely on takeoff or tend to pitch up during climb

Question 6

If longitudinal stability is reduced then what could happen

Answer 6

inadvertent stalls and even spins
spin recovery becomes more difficult as the center of gravity moves aft of the approved limit

Question 7

basic empty weight consists of

Answer 7

standard empty weight of the airplane plus the optional equipment

Question 8

useful load included

Answer 8

usable fuel, baggage, cargo and passengers

Question 9

whenever the fuel system is completely drained and fuel is replenished it will be necessary to

Answer 9

run the engines for a minimum of 3 minutes at 1000 RPM on each tank to ensure no air exists in the fuel supply lines

Question 10

who is responsible to ensure that the airplane is loaded properly at all times

Answer 10

the pilot and aircraft owner