Weight and balance Flashcards
1
Q
Correct weight and balance means
A
Maximum allowable weight is not exceeded
Center of gravity (CG) is within specified range
2
Q
EFFECTS OF WEIGHT ON AIRCRAFT’S PERFORMANCE
A
Poor climb performance
Lower Cruising Level
Higher stall speed
Less maneuverability
Reduced Cruise Speed for a given power setting
Higher fuel consumption; Less range & Endurance
Higher take off speed and longer take off run
Higher Landing Speed; Longer Landing Distance
3
Q
If an airplane is overweight
A
It will perform poorly
Difficult to control.
Operating an overloaded airplane may render your insurance invalid.
Taking off and landing an overloaded
airplane is a violation in CAR
4
Q
Suspension of taking off an overloaded aircraft
A
60-120 days
5
Q
Suspension of landing an overloaded aircraft
A
30-90 days
