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WEIGHT AND BALANCE - 1st Module Flashcards

1
Q

Measurement of the amount of force of gravity on an object.

A

WEIGHT

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2
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Aircraft weight including unusable fuel, operating fluids and engine.

A

STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT

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3
Q

Standard empty weight + optional equipment

A

BASIC EMPTY

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4
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Basic empty weight + equipment required in flight including crew

A

DRY OPERATING WEIGHT

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5
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Dry operating weight + Fuel

A

OPERATING WEIGHT

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6
Q

Payload

A

TRAFFIC LOAD

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7
Q

Weight of the flight crew, and usable fuel as well as any passengers, baggage and cargo.

A

USEFUL LOAD

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8
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Weight of an aircraft in any given time

A

GROSS WEIGHT

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9
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Maximum weight allowed with no fuel in the wings

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MAXIMUM ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (MZFW)

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10
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Maximum allowable weight of aircraft before engine start.

A

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RAMP

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11
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Maximum weight allowed for ground maneuvers and procedures.

A

MAXIMUM TAXI WEIGHT

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12
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Maximum weight approved for take-off roll.

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MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT

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13
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Maximum weight approved for touchdown.

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MAXIMUM LANDING WEIGHT

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14
Q

The point at which an aircraft would balance when it is suspended in the air.

A

CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG)

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15
Q

The specified limits in forward and aft points that must be located during flight

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CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) LIMITS

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16
Q

The distance between the forward and aft CG limits indicated on pertinent aircraft specifications

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CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) RANGE

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17
Q

The point along the chord line of an aircraft wing or airfoil at which the force of lift is assumed to be concentrated.

A

CENTER OF LIFT (CL)

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18
Q

The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity of an item. A plus sign (+) is used if the arm is measured aft of the datum and the minus sign (-) if measured forward of the datum.

A

ARM (MOMENT ARM)

19
Q

The imaginary vertical plane or line from which horizontal distances are measured for aircraft weight and balance purposes.

A

DATUM (REFERENCE DATUM)

20
Q

The product of an item multiplied by its arm and is express in pound – inches (in-lb).

21
Q

The maximum weight the floor can withstand per square inch or square foot.

A

FLOOR LOAD LIMIT

22
Q

The average distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing.

A

MEAN aerodynamic chord (MAC)

23
Q

A location in the aircraft that is identified by a number designating its distance in inches from the datum.

24
Q

EFFECTS OF WEIGHT (1st three)

A
  • cause structural damage on the aircraft
  • reduces fuel efficiency/overconsumption of fuel
  • rate and angle of climb is reduced
25
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EFFECTS OF WEIGHT (last four)

A
  • service ceiling is lowered
  • cruising speed is lowered
  • higher take-off speed, resulting in longer take off roll
  • longer landing roll requires higher landing speed
26
Q

1 gal of fuel is equals to?

A

6 lbs (pounds)

27
Q

2 types of unbalancing

A
  • longitudinal unbalance
  • lateral unbalance
28
Q

__ heavy is more recommendable than __ heavy

A

nose, tail

29
Q

Standard weight is based on?

A

CAAP Advisory Circular 08-26: Acceptable Aircraft Mass and balance control

30
Q

Summer Weight starts on?

A

May 1 - Oct 31

31
Q

Winter Weight starts on?

A

Nov 1 - April 30

32
Q

Gasoline

A

6 lbs/ US gal

33
Q

Jet A, Jet A-1

A

6.8 lbs/ US gal

34
Q

Jet B

A

6.5 lbs/ US gal

35
Q

Oil

A

7.5 lbs/ US gal

36
Q

Water

A

8.35 lbs/ US gal

37
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult passenger weight IN SUMMER WEIGHT

38
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult male passenger weight IN SUMMER WEIGHT

39
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult female passenger weight IN SUMMER WEIGHT

40
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF CHILD (2-13 Y/O) IN SUMMER WEIGHT

41
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult passenger weight IN WINTER WEIGHT

42
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult male passenger weight IN WINTER WEIGHT

43
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF CHILD (2-13 Y/O) IN WINTER WEIGHT

44
Q

WEIGHT PER PASSENGER OF Average adult female passenger weight IN WINTER WEIGHT

3RD YEAR (11 decks)

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