Weight, Balance, Loads Flashcards
1
Q
What is empty weight?
A
Aircraft structure weight plus axulliary systems
2
Q
What is basic weight?
A
Weight including all hydraulic and oil systems full, trapped and unusable fuel, and all fixed equipment.
3
Q
What is operating weight?
A
Basic weight plus aircrew, aircrew baggage, emergency gear. Does not include fuel or ammo
4
Q
What is gross weight?
A
Total weight of an aircraft and its contents
5
Q
What is arm?
A
Distance of the center of gravity of an item to a reference datum
6
Q
What is moment?
A
Measure of the rotational tendency of weight around a point
7
Q
What is shoring?
A
Lumber or planking used to spread highly concentrated loads over a greater cargo area
