Weight/Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Basic weight refers to (6.5a)
A
Weight of helicopter and all installed components, without added gear/equipment
2
Q
Operating weight refers to (6.5b)
A
Basic weight plus all aircrew gear, baggage, and other equipment
3
Q
What DD form is used for weight and balance (6.7)
A
DD 365
4
Q
What is the weight of Jet A fuel (6.10)
A
6.8 lbs/gal
5
Q
When calculating weight/balance for personnel, what weight should be used? (6.11)
A
Crew - actual weight
Combat troops - 240lbs each
6
Q
Cabin door opening size (6.17)
A
54” x 68”
7
Q
Cabin side restraint rings may fail as low as
A
1500 lbs
8
Q
Forward restraint criteria (6.21.3)
A
12 Gs
9
Q
Rear restraint criteria (6.21.3)
A
3 Gs
10
Q
Lateral restraint criteria (6.21.3)
A
8 Gs
11
Q
Vertical restraint criteria (6.21.3)
A
3 Gs
12
Q
Calculating tie-down requirements (number of tie-down straps)
A
Tie-down rating
