Week 8 Flashcards
1
Q
An imaginary vertical line from which all horizontal measurements are taken with the aircraft in a level flight attitude
A
Datum
2
Q
The weight of an aircraft that includes all operating equipment that has a fixed location and is actually installed on the aircraft. It Includes the weight of the airframe, powerplant, required equipment, optional equipment, fixed ballast, hydraulic fluids, oil and unusable fuel
A
Empty Weight
3
Q
The result of subtracting the aircraft empty weight from the Maximum Weight. (How much weight the aircraft is legally allowed to carry)
A
Useful Load
4
Q
The weight of equipment that is placed on an aircraft scale to assist in the weighing of an aircraft
A
Tare Weight
5
Q
How do you calculate moments?
A
Weight x arm
