WEIGHT & BALANCE Flashcards
1
Q
Max Ramp Weight
A
- a/c weight on the ground
- 3816 lbs
2
Q
Max T/O Weight
A
- 3800 lbs
3
Q
Max LDG Weight
A
- 3800 lbs
4
Q
Max weight in baggage compartment
A
- 200 lbs
5
Q
Datum plane
A
- imaginary vertical line that serves as a reference point for measuring an a/c
6
Q
Arm
A
- horizontal distance from reference datum to CG
7
Q
CG
A
- point a/c would balance if being suspended
8
Q
Basic empty weight
A
- standard empty weight plus optional equipment
- full hydraulic fluid & undrainable oil
9
Q
Moment
A
- weight multiplied by its arm
10
Q
Payload
A
- weight of occupants, cargo, & baggage
11
Q
Standard empty weight
A
- empty weight + unusable fuel = standard empty
12
Q
Forward CG
A
- more stable, slightly higher stall speed, slightly lower cruising speed, & favorable stall characteristics
13
Q
Aft CG
A
- less stable, slightly lower stall speed, slightly faster cruising speed, less desirable stall characteristics
14
Q
Ballast
A
- put in the aft baggage compartment to remain within
CG limits
15
Q
Max Zero Fuel Weight
A
- max weight excluding usable fuel
16
Q
Station
A
- location along planes fuselage given in terms of distance in inches from reference datum
17
Q
Where does the CG shift during flight?
A
- Fuel burn due to location of tanks
- Forward CG
