Weight and Balance

Question 1

8456

(Refer to Figures 5, 7, 9 and 11.) What limit, if any, is exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-13?

Answer 1

No limit is exceeded.

Question 2

9920
What is the maximum pallet weight for a floor with a limit of 140 pounds per square foot and the following information?
Pallet dimensions: 32.4 inches x 34.9 inches
Pallet weight: 45 pounds
Tiedown devices: 20 pounds

Answer 2

1,034 pounds.

Question 3

8697
(Refer to Figures 405 through 416.) (Note: Applicants may request a printed copy of the charts (s) or graph (s) for use while computing the answer. All printed pages must be returned to test proctor.) With the load weights shown in figure 414, you fill the fuel tanks to the maximum fuel to remain under maximum gross weight and compute the center of gravity. Your computations indicate

Answer 3

at a CG of 190.27, you only need to change the cargo pod loading.

Question 4

8049
The weight and CG of an aircraft used in 135 operations must have been calculated from those values established by actual weighting of the aircraft within what period of limit?

Answer 4

Multiengine aircraft, preceding 36 calendar months.

CFR 135.185

Question 5

8455

(Refer to Figures 5, 7, 9, and 11.) What limits(s) is (are) exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-12?

Answer 5

ZFW limits is exceeded.

Question 6

8454

(Refer to Figures 5, 7, 9, and 11.) What limit is exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-11?

Answer 6

Aft CG limit is exceeded at landing weight.

Question 7

8067

What are the empty weight and balance currency requirements for aircraft used in 135 operations?

Answer 7

The empty weight and CG of multiengine aircraft must have been calculated from an actual weighing within the previous 36 calendar months.

CFR 135.185

Question 8

9938
What is the maximum load that can be placed on a pallet without exceeding the floor weight limit of 260 pounds per square inch?
Pallet dimensions: 95.2 inches x 140.1 inches
Pallet weight: 350 pounds
Tiedown devices: 120 pounds

Answer 8

23,606 pounds.

Question 9

8458

(Refer to Figures 5, 7, 9, and 11.) What limit(s) is (are) exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-15?

Answer 9

Maximum takeoff weight limit is exceeded.

Question 10

8457

(Refer to Figures 5, 7, 9, and 11.) What limit(s) is (are) exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-14?

Answer 10

Takeoff forward CG limit is exceeded.