Weight and Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Define Arm.
A
The horizontal distance from the datum to any component of the helicopter or to any object located within the helicopter.
2
Q
Define Basic Empty Weight.
A
The weight of the helicopter, optional equipment, unusable fuel, and full operating fluids.
3
Q
Define Maximum Gross Weight.
A
Max weight of the helicopter. Most helicopters have an internal maximum gross weight and an external max gross weight (weight of helicopter with external load)
4
Q
What performance characteristics are adversely affected when a helicopter is overloaded?
A
- longer takeoff run
- rate and angle of climb will be reduced
- service ceiling will be lowered
- cruise speed will be reduced
- maneuverability will be decreased
5
Q
What performance characteristics will be adversely affected when a helicopter is underloaded?
A
Handling characteristics of the helicopter during autorotations.
