W&B Flashcards
Datum line
An arbitrary reference, of arm measurement for weight and balance computation.
(Usually forward of the a/c nose)
Fuselage station (FS)
Point in fuselage measured in inches from reference datum line.
Aircraft C.G. Arm
Distance from that reference datum line to the balance aircraft.
Cargo arm
Balance spot of a piece of cargo
Basic weight
Weight of aircraft with nothing in it
Gross weight
Weight of the aircraft and its contents.
Payload
Weight of pax, mail, cargo, and route support equipment.
Moment
Weight x Arm
Weight
Moment / Arm
Arm
Moment / Weight
Why the seat in the cargo area facing aft?
To ensure a 20g load
How many pax can the C2A hold
26 pax
How to determine the cubic footage?
Multiply height, width, and length of a piece of cargo.
The cabin floor is ____ in long, _____ in high and ____ in wide.
325
63
86
The load limits for flight are ____ lbs/sq ft, ____ lbs/ sq in.
300
100
The ground limits are ____ lbs/sq ft, _____ lbs/sq in
2000
667
Floor track right and left from the butt line.
Right 10,30,43
Left 10,20,30,43
Type of tie-down strap?
CGU-1/B
A single set stanchions and crossbar should be used for load weight no more than?
4300 lbs
Double stanchions and crossbars is max to?
8600 lbs
Floor fittings ultimate strength is at 90 degree _______ lbs.
5000
Fitting at 45 degree, max _____ lbs
4200
Gear down c.g range
20.7-31.3
Gear up c.g range?
20.0-30.7
MAC
Mean aerodynamic chord (%)