weight and balance

Question 1

If an aircraft is loaded so that the CG limit is exceeded, what undesirable flight characteristics is likely to occur?

Answer 1

The aircraft will be tail heavy and may be unable to recover from a tail spin

Question 2

If all the records from and aircraft are missing, how would you determine the empty weight and empty weight CG?

Answer 2

The aircraft would have to be weighed and new weight and balance records would have to be prepared

Question 3

Define “tare weight” and describe how it is handled when weighing an aircraft

Answer 3

Tare weight is the weight of anything on the scales that is not part of the aircraft. It must be subtracted from the scale weight reading to determine the net weight of the aircraft

Question 4

if a piece of equipment is added to an aircraft such as a radio how can you determine the effect on weight and balance without re- weighing the aircraft

Answer 4

If the weight and balance records are up to date, a new weight and balance CG location can be determined by computation

Question 5

Why is control of the weight and balance of an aircraft important

Answer 5

to provide maximum safety

Question 6

what is a the datum of an aircraft and what is its function