Weight And Balance Flashcards
What is Weight?
A measure of the Force between it and the earth. Mass x gravity
What is arm?
The distance in inches from the RDL to the CG of an item.
What is moment?
The Weight of an item in pounds multiplied by arm in inches
How do you find arm?
M % W
How do you find moment?
W x A
How do you find Weight?
M % A
What are rounding procedures for ARM? WEIGHT? MOMENT?
Nearest whole inches, pounds and moment.
How are moments simplified for a C-130?
% 1000
What is RDL (reference data Line)?
Balance station zero
What is station?
Station is a vertical plane (line) parallel to the RDL
What is cargo arm?
The distance in inches from the RDL to the center of gravity of an item.
What is CGA?
The distance in inches from the RDL to the Center of gravity of the airplane
What is simplified moment?
A reduced moment by a total Weight or CGA
How are moment simplified?
Divided with a constant (varies with the size og the aircraft)
How are the following figures rounded of?
CG Arm_____
Cargo Arm_____
To tenth
To whole inches
