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1. The empty mass of an aero plane is given as 44800kg. Operational items (including crew standard mass of 1060kg) are 2300kg. If the maximum zero fuel mass is given as 65500kg, the maximum traffic load which could be carried is

20700kg

18400kg

23000kg

2.
Aircraft weight without fuel and payload = 90t (aircraft prepared for service (APS) weight). RTOW = 167t RLW = 139.55t MZFW = 132t Reserve fuel = 3 t Flight time = 3 h 33 min Diversion time = 51 min Fuel flow throughout 2.5 t/hr What is the maximum permissible TWO and payload?

- [MTL = 146 - (90+14) = 42T.]

- [MTL = 146 - (90+14) = 43T.]

3. When the center of gravity is the forward limit, an aero plane will be

extremely stable and will require excessive elevator control to change pitch

extremely unstable and require excessive elevator control to change pitch

extremely stable and require small elevator control to change pitch

4. Aero plane Dry Operating Mass : 85000kg, Performance limited take-off mass: 127000kg, Performance limited landing mass: 98500kg, Maximum zero fuel mass: 89899kg, Fuel requirements for flight: Trip fuel : 29300kg, Contingency and final reserve fuel:3600kg, Alternate fuel:2800kg. The maximum traffic load that can be carried on this flight is

6300kg

7100kg

4800kg

5. When considering the effects of increased mass on an aero plane, which of the following is true?

Gradient of climb for a given power setting will be higher

Stalling speeds will be higher

Flight endurance will be increased

6. PLTOM 45000 lbs PLLM 40000 lbs, Flight fuel 4000 lbs, Reserve fuel 800 lbs, DOM 25000 lbs Find :(i) Traffic load, (ii) Can you carry additional reserve fuel without affecting traffic load, if so how much

(i) 15200 lbs (ii) 1000 lbs

(i) 14200 lbs (ii) 1000 lbs

(i) 15200 lbs (ii) no

7. The stalling speed of an aero plane will be highest when it is loaded with a

high gross mass and aft center of gravity

low gross mass and aft center of gravity

high gross mass and forward center of gravity

8. An aero plane is to depart from an airfield at a take-off mass of 302550 kg. Fuel on board at take-off (including contingency and alternate of 19450 kg) 121450 kg. The Dry Operating Mass is 161450 kg. The useful load will be

141100 kg

121450 kg

19650 kg

9. Max T/o mass - 51.00 Tone, RTOM - 50.00 Tone, Max landing mass - 44.20 Tone, RLM - 43.20 Tone, Max Zero fuel mass- 45.10 Tone, APS mass - 27.50 Tone, Trip fuel - 4.2 Tone. Reserve fuel - 1.00 Ton. Find the traffic load that can be carried

17.3 tons

17.6 tons

14.7 tons

10. Total mass : 7500 kg Center of Gravity (cg) location station : 80.5, Aft cg limit station :79.5 How much cargo must be shifted from the aft cargo compartment at station 150 to the forward cargo compartment at station 30 in order to move the cg location to the aft limit?

73.5 kg.

62.5 kg.

68.9 kg.

11. The crew pf a transport aero plane prepares a flight using the following data: - Block fuel : 40 000 kg, Trip fuel : 29 000 kg, Taxi fuel : 800 kg - Maximum take-off mass: 170 000 kg, Maximum landing mass : 148 500 kg, - Maximum zero fuel mass: 112 500 kg, Dry operating mass : 80 400 kg. The maximum traffic load for this flight is

18 900 kg

32 900 kg

32 100 kg

12. The weight of an aero plane, which is in level non accelerated flight, is said to act

vertically through the datum point

always along the vertical axis of the aero plane

vertically through the center of gravity

13. In relation to an aero plane, the term "Basic Empty Mass" includes the mass of the aero\plane structure complete with its power plants, systems, furnishings and other items of equipment considered to be an integral part of the particular aero plane configuration. It value is

found in the latest Version of the weighing schedule as corrected to allow for modifications

found in the flight manual and is inclusive of unusable fuel plus fluids contained in closed systems

printed in the loading manual and includes unusable fuel

14. When preparing to carry out the weighting procedure on an aero plane, which of the following is not required?

drain all engine tank oil

drain all usable fuel

drain all chemical toilet fluid tanks

15. What determines the longitudinal stability of an aero plane?

The location of the center of gravity with respect to the neutral point

The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder and rudder trim tab

The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag

16. The Zero Fuel Mass and the Dry Operating Mass

are the same value

differ by the value of the traffic load mass.

differ by the mass of usable fuel

17. The center of gravity of a body is that point

which is always used as datum when computing moments

through which the sum of the forces of all masses of the body is considered to act.

where the sum of the external forces is equal to zero

18. When an aero plane is stationary on the ground, its total weight will act vertically

through its center of pressure

through a point defined as the datum point

through its center of gravity

19. Fuel loaded onto an aero plane is 15400kg but is erroneously entered into the load and trim sheet as 14500kg. This error is not detected by the flight crew but they will notice that

V 1 will be reached sooner than expected

the aero plane will rotate much earlier than expected

speed at un-stick will be higher than expected

20. The position of the center of gravity can always be determined by

dividing the total moment by the total mass

dividing the total mass by the total moment

subtracting the total moment from the total mass

21. As aircraft basic empty mass is 3000 kg. The maximum take-off, landing, and zero-fuel mass are identical, at 5200 kg. Ramp fuel is 650 kg, the taxi fuel is 50 kg. The payload available is

2 200 kg

1 550 kg

1 600 kg

22. Determine the Landing Mass for the following single engine aero plane. Standard Empty Mass : 1764 lbs, Optional Equipment: 35 lbs, Pilot + Front seat passenger : 300 lbs, Cargo Mass : 350 lbs, Ramp Fuel = Block Fuel : 60 Gal. Trip Fuel : 35 Gal. Fuel density : 6 lbs/Gal.

2449 lbs

2599 lbs

2650 lbs

23. A flight benefits from a strong tail wind which was not forecast. On arrival at destination a straight in approach and immediate landing clearance is given. The landing mass will be higher than panned and

the approach path will be steeper

the approach path will be steeper and threshold speed higher

the landing distance required will be longer

24. The center of gravity of an aero plane

may only be moved if permitted by the regulating authority and endorsed in the aero plane's certificate of airworthiness

must be maintained in a fixed position by careful distribution of the load

can be allowed to move between defined limits

25. The following data applies to an aero plane which is about to take off: Certified maximum take-off mass 141500 kg, Performance limited take-off mass 137300 kg Dry Operating Mass 59400 kg, Crew and crew hand baggage mass 640 kg Crew baggage in hold 110 kg, Fuel on board 60700 kg. From this data calculate the mass of the useful load

17450 kg

78900 kg

78150 kg

26. Dry operating mass = 38 000 kg, Maximum structural take-off mass = 72 000 kg, Maximum landing mass = 65 000 kg, Maximum zero fuel mass = 61 000 kg, Fuel burn = 8 000 kg, Take-off Fuel = 10 300 kg, The maximum allowed take-off mass and payload are respectively

71 300 kg and 23 000 kg

71 300 kg and 25 300 kg

73 000 kg and 27 000 kg

27. An aero plane's weighing schedule indicates that the empty mass is 57320 kg. The nominal Dry Operating Mass is 60120 kg and the Maximum Zero Fuel Mass is given as 72100 kg. Which of the following is a correct statement in relation to this aero plane?

operational items have a mass of 2800 kg and the maximum useful load is 14780 kg.

operational items have a mass of 2800 kg and maximum traffic load for this aero plane is 11980 kg.

operational items have a mass of 2800 kg and the maximum traffic load for this aero plane is 14780 kg.

28. On an aero plane without central fuel tank, the maximum Zero Fuel Mass is related to

maximum structural take-off mass.

wing loaded trip fuel.

the bending moment at the wing root.

29. An aero plane may be weighted

in an enclosed, non-air conditioned, hangar

at a specified "weighing location" on the airfield

in a quiet parking area clear of the normal maneuvering area

30. An aero plane is loaded with its center of gravity towards the rear limit. This will result in

a reduced fuel consumption as a result of reduced drag

an increased risk of stalling due to a decrease in tailplane moment

a reduction in power required for a given speed

31.
MSTOM' = 42,100 kg MSLM = 35,000 kg PLLM = 33,000 kg, MZFM = 31,000 kg, DOM = 19,000 kg, Total Fuel Capacity = 12,500 kg, Maximum Trip Fuel = 9,000 kg Contingency fuel = 1000 kg Alternate fuel = 500 kg Final reserve fuel = 400 kg. What is the maximum take-off mass and maximum traffic load?

41,900 kg/ 12,000 kg.

42,000 kg/ 12100 kg

42,100 kg/12,200 kg

32.
MZFM is given as 47,000 kg, the MTOM IS 62,800 kg and the MLM is 54,900 kg. let us assume that there are no performance Limits so that the Regulated Take-off and Landing messes are equal to the Structural Limited Take-off Mass and the Structural Limited Land Mass respectively. Let us also assume that the DOM is 34,000kg that the actual traffic load is 12,400kg, the take off fuel load is 16,000 and 8,000 kg of fuel was used in flight. Can extra load be carried? If yes, how much?

- [12,800 KG, - 12,499 KG = 200 KG.]

- [12,800 KG, - 12,499 KG = 400 KG.]

33. In aircraft to fly A to B Max permissible take off mass 82,000lbs, Max mass without fuel and traffic load 50,000 lbs Max permissible landing mass 69000 lbs, Fuel required (a) For required 16000 lbs (b) Reserve 3000 lbs (i) What is the Max traffic load that can be carried? (ii) Is it possible to carry additional reserve fuel without affecting the traffic load?

(i) 16000, (ii) cannot carry

(i) 13000, (ii) cannot carry

(i) 13000, (ii) 3000lbs

34. An aero plane it said to be "neutrally stable", This is likely to

be caused by a center of gravity which is towards the forward limit

be caused by a center of gravity which is towards the rearward limit.

causes the center of gravity to move forwards

35. In relation to an aero plane the Dry Operating Mass is the total mass of the aero plane ready for a specific type of operation but excluding

usable fuel and traffic load.

usable fuel and crew.

potable water and lavatory chemicals.

36. If the center of gravity is near the forward limit the aero plane will

require less power for a given airspeed

require elevator trim which will result in an increase in fuel consumption

benefit from reduced drag due to the decrease in angle of attack

37. If an aero plane is at a higher mass than anticipated, for a given airspeed the angle of attack will

be greater, drag will increase and endurance will decrease.

remain constant, drag will increase and endurance will increase.

remain constant, drag will decrease and endurance will decrease.

38. The center of gravity is the

neutral point along the longitudinal axis, in relation to a datum line

point where all the aircraft mass is considered to be concentrated

center of thrust along the longitudinal axis, in relation to a datum line

39. A revenue flight is planned for the transport aero\plane. The take-off mass is not airfield limited. The following data applies: Dry Operating Mass: 34930kg, Performance limited landing mass : 55000kg Fuel on board at ramp: Taxi fuel : 350kg, Trip fuel : 9730kg Contingency and final reserve fuel : 1200kg, Alternate fuel : 1600kg, Passengers on board : 130, Standard mass for each passenger: 84kg, Baggage per passenger: 14kg Traffic load: Maximum possible Determine the maximum cargo load that may be carried without exceeding the limiting aero plane landing mass.

5400kg

6350kg

4530kg

40. If the details of an aircraft from M to N are given below. No fuel is available at N. Distance M to N 740nm, Average TAS 380 K, Wind component M to N 30 K HW, Average fuel flow 57 Kg/hr, Fuel reserve (assume unused) 500 Kg, Ac mass less fuel & traffic load 52000 Kg, Max T/O mass at M 91000 Kg, Max T/O mass at N 88000 Kg, Max landing mass at N 77500 Kg, Max landing mass at M 75000 Kg. Find : (i) Max traffic load from M to N, (ii) Max traffic load from N to M

(i) 14, 573 kgs (ii) 22,000 kgs

(i) 14,503 kgs (ii) 22,500 kgs

(i) 14,573 kgs (ii) 22,500 kgs

41. The following data is extracted from an aero plane's loading manifest: Performance limited take-off mass 93500 kg. Expected landing mass at destination 81700kg. Maximum certificated landing mass 86300 kg, Fuel on board 16500 kg, During the flight a diversion is made to an en-route alternate which is not performance limited' for landing. Fuel remaining at landing is 10300 kg. The landing mass

is 83200 kg which is in excess of the regulated landing mass and could result in overrunning the runway

must be reduced to 81700 kg in order to avoid a high speed approach.

is 87300 kg and excess structural stress could result

42. The responsibility for determination of the mass of "operating items" and "crew members" included withing the Dry Operating Mass lies with

the commander

the operator

the person compiling the weighting schedule

43. The crew of a transport aero plane prepares a flight using the following data: Dry operating mass : 90,000 kg, Block fuel : 30,000 kg, Taxi fuel : 800 kg, Maximum take-off mass : 145 000 kg The traffic load available for this flight is

55 800 kg

55 000 kg

25 800 kg

44. The take-off mass of an aero plane is 117000 kg, comprising a traffic load of 18000kg and fuel of 46000kg. What is the dry operating mass?

64000kg

99000kg

53000kg

45. An a/c is to fly from A to B Max T/O mass structure limited 82,000 lbs Max mass without fuel & traffic load 50,000 lbs, Fuel Requirements PLLM 64,000 lbs a) For flight A to B 16,000 lbs, b) Reserve fuel 8,000 lbs. If the aircraft lands at B after having consumed 500 lbs of reserve fuel what is the Maximum traffic load that can be carried

8000 lbs

6000 lbs.

6500 lbs

46. An aero plane is weighted prior to entry into service, Who is responsible for deriving the Dry Operational Mass from the weighted mass by the addition of the operational items"?

The aero plane manufacturer of supplier

The Operator

The commander of the aero plane

47. A revenue flight is to be made by a jet transport. The following are the aero plane's structural limits: Maximum Ramp Mass:69 900 kg, Maximum Take Off Mass : 69 300 kg, Maximum Landing Mass: 58 900 kg, Maximum Zero Fuel Mass : 52 740 kg, The performance limited take off mass is 67 450kg and the performance limited landing mass is 55 470 kg. Dry Operating Mass : 34 900 kg, Trip Fuel : 6 200 kg, Taxi Fuel : 250 kg, Contingency & final reserve fuel : 1 300 kg, Alternate Fuel : 1 100 kg, The maximum traffic load that can be carried is

17 840 kg

18 170 kg

25 800 kg

48. An additional baggage container is loaded into the aft cargo compartment but is not entered into the load and trim sheet. The aero plane will be heavier than expected and calculated take-off safety speeds

are unaffacted but will be increased

will give reduced safety margins

will not be achieved

49. If the center of gravity of an aero plane moves forward during flight the elevator control will

become heavier making the aero plane more difficult to maneuver in pitch

become heavier making the aero plane more easy to maneuver in pitch

become lighter making the aero plane more difficult to maneuver in pitch

50. The Dry Operating Mass of an aircraft is 2 000 kg. The maximum take-off mass, landing and zero fuel mass are identical at 3500 kg. The block fuel mass is 550kg, and the taxi fuel mass is 50 kg. The available mass of payload is

950 kg

1 500 kg

1 000 kg

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