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Questions for PAYLOAD AND CG (1488-1678)
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1.
During a violent avoidance manoeuvre, a light twin aircraft, certified to FAR 23 requirements was subjected to an instantaneous load factor of 4.2. The Flight Manual specifies that the aircraft is certified in the normal category for a load factor of -1.9 to +3.8.Considering the certification requirements and taking into account that the manufacturer of the twin did not include, during its conception, a supplementary margin in the flight envelope, it might be possible to observe,
a elastic deformation whilst the load was applied, but no permanent distortion
a permanent deformation of the structure
no distortion, permanent or temporary of the structure
rupture of one or more structural components
2.
In relation to an aeroplane the Dry Operating Mass is the total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation but excluding
usable fuel, potable water and lavatory chemicals
potable water and lavatory chemicals.
usable fuel and traffic load
usable fuel and crew.
3.
The empty mass of an aeroplane is given as 44800 kg. Operational items (including crew standard mass of 1060 kg) are 2300 kg. If the maximum zero fuel mass is given as 65500 kg, the maximum traffic load which could be carried is
19460 kg
18400 kg
20700 kg
23000 kg
4.
Conversion of fuel volume to mass
must be done using fuel density values of 0.79 for JP 1 and 0.76 for JP 4 as specified in JAR - OPS, IEM - OPS 1.605E.
must be done by using actual measured fuel density values.
may be done by using standard fuel density values as specified in JAR - OPS 1.
may be done by using standard fuel density values as specified in the Operations Manual, if the actual fuel density is not known.
5.
The actual 'Zero Fuel Mass' is equal to the
Basic Empty Mass plus the fuel loaded
Operating Mass plus all the traffic load.
Actual Landing Mass plus trip fuel
Dry Operating Mass plus the traffic load.
6.
When an aeroplane is stationary on the ground, its total weight will act vertically
through its centre of pressure
through a point defined as the datum point
through the main wheels of its undercarriage assembly
through its centre of gravity
7.
The take-off mass of an aeroplane is 141000 kg. Total fuel on board is 63000 kg including 14000 kg reserve fuel and 1000 kg of unusable fuel. The traffic load is 12800 kg. The zero fuel mass is
78000 kg
79000 kg
65200 kg
93000 kg
8.
An aeroplane must be re-weighed at certain intervals. Where an operator uses 'fleet masses' and provided that changes have been correctly documented, this interval is
9 years for each aeroplane
whenever a major modification is carried out.
whenever the Certificate of Airworthiness is renewed.
4 years for each aeroplane
9.
Given:Total mass 2900 kgCentre of gravity (cg) location station: 115.0Aft cg limit station: 116.0The maximum mass that can be added at station 130.0 is
14 kg
317 kg.
207 kg
140 kg.
10.
Considering only structural limitations, on long distance flights (at the aeroplane's maximum range), the traffic load is normally limited by
The maximum landing mass
The maximum zero fuel mass plus the take-off mass
The maximum take-off mass
The maximum zero fuel mass.
11.
Given are the following information at takeoff_______________________________________________________________ ____STATION MASS (kg) ARM (cm) MOMENT (kgcm)____________________________________________________________ _______Basic Empty Condition 12045 +30 +361350Crew 145 -160 -23200Freight 1 5455 +200 +1091000 Freight 2 410 -40 -16400Fuel 6045 -8 - 48360Oil 124 +40 +4960Given that the flight time is 2 hours and the estimated fuel flow will be 1050 litres per hour and the average oil consumption will be 2.25 litres per hour. The specific density of fuel is 0.79 and the specific density of oil is 0.96.Calculate the landing centre of gravity
61.26 cm aft of datum.
61.27 cm aft of datum
61.29 cm aft of datum
61.28 cm aft of datum
12.
The weight of an aeroplane, which is in level non accelerated flight, is said to act
always along the vertical axis of the aeroplane
vertically through the centre of pressure.
vertically through the datum point
vertically through the centre of gravity
13.
The operator of an aircraft equipped with 50 seats uses standard masses for passengers and baggage. During the preparation of a scheduled flight a group of passengers present themselves at the check-in desk, it is apparent that even the lightest of these exceeds the value of the declared standard mass
the operator may use the standard masses for the load and balance calculation without correction
the operator is obliged to use the actual masses of each passenger
the operator may use the standard masses for the balance but must correct these for the load calculation
the operator should use the individual masses of the passengers or alter the standard masss
14.
During take-off you notice that, for a given elevator input, the aeroplane rotates much more rapidly than expected. This is an indication that
the centre of gravity may be towards the aft limit.
the centre of pressure is aft of the centre of gravity
the centre of gravity is too far forward
the aeroplane is overloaded
15.
For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Operating Mass is considered to be Dry Operating Mass plus
Trip Fuel Mass
Ramp Fuel Mass less the fuel for APU and run-up
Ramp Fuel Mass.
Take-off Fuel Mass
16.
The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass is a structural limiting mass. It is made up of the aeroplane Dry Operational mass plus
traffic load, unuseable fuel and crew standard mass
unuseable and crew standard mass
traffic load and crew standard mass.
traffic load and unuseable fuel
17.
The maximum intensity floor loading for an aeroplane is given in the Flight Manual as 650 kg per square metre. What is the maximum mass of a package which can be safely supported on a pallet with dimensions of 80 cm by 80 cm?
1015.6 kg
41.6 kg
101.6 kg
416.0 kg
18.
When the centre of gravity is at the forward limit, an aeroplane will be
extremely stable and will require excessive elevator control to change pitch
extremely stable and require small elevator control to change pitch.
extremely unstable and require small elevator control to change pitch
extremely unstable and require excessive elevator control to change pitch
19.
For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Dry Operating Mass is defined as
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding all usable fuel and traffic load
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding crew and crew baggage.
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding all usable fuel.
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding all traffic load.
20.
An aeroplane may be weighed
in an enclosed, non-air conditioned, hangar
in an area of the airfield set aside for maintenance
at a specified 'weighing location' on the airfield.
in a quiet parking area clear of the normal manoeuvring area.
21.
Traffic load is the
Zero Fuel Mass minus Dry Operating Mass.
Take-off Mass minus Zero Fuel Mass.
Dry Operating Mass minus the variable load.
Dry Operating Mass minus the disposable load
22.
An aeroplane is to depart from an airfield where the performance limited take-off mass is 89200 kg. Certificated maximum masses are as follows:Ramp (taxi) mass 89930 kgMaximum Take-off mass 89430 kgMaximumLanding mass 71520 kgActual Zero fuel mass 62050 kgFuel on board at ramp:Taxi fuel 600 kgTrip fuel 17830 kgContingency, final reserve and alternate 9030 kgIf the Dry Operating Mass is 40970 kg the traffic load that can be carried on this flight is
21220 kg
21080 kg
21500 kg
20870 kg
23.
Which of the following alternatives corresponds to zero fuel mass?
Take-off mass minus fuel to destination and alternate
Operating mass plus passengers and cargo.
Operating mass plus load of passengers and cargo.
The mass of an aeroplane with no usable fuel.
24.
If the centre of gravity of an aeroplane moves forward during flight the elevator control will
become lighter making the aeroplane more easy to manouevre in pitch
become heavier making the aeroplane more easy to manouevre in pitch
become lighter making the aeroplane more difficult to manouevre in pitch
become heavier making the aeroplane more difficult to manouevre in pitch
25.
If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit the aeroplane 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.
tend to over rotate during take-off.
26.
When considering the effects of increased mass on an aeroplane, which of the following is true?
Stalling speeds will be lower
Stalling speeds will be higher
Flight endurance will be increased
Gradient of climb for a given power setting will be higher.
27.
An aircraft basic empty mass is 3000 kg.The maximum take-off, landing, and zerofuel mass are identical, at 5200 kg. Ramp fuel is 650 kg, the taxi fuel is 50 kg.The payload available is
2 150 kg
1 550 kg
2 200 kg
1 600 kg
28.
A mass of 500 kg is loaded at a station which is located 10 metres behind the present Centre of Gravity and 16 metres behind the datum. (Assume: g=10 m/s^2)The moment for that mass used in the loading manifest is
30000 Nm
130000 Nm
80000 Nm
50000 Nm
29.
At maximum certificated take-off mass an aeroplane departs from an airfield which is not limiting for either take-off or landing masses. During initial climb the number one engine suffers a contained disintegration. An emergency is declared and the aeroplane returns to departure airfield for an immediate landing. The most likely result of this action will be
a landing further along the runway than normal
a landing short resultant from the increased angle of approach due to the very high aeroplane mass
a high threshold speed and a shorter stop distance
a high threshold speed and possible undercarriage or other structural failure.
30.
A location in the aeroplane which is identified by a number designating its distance from the datum is known as
Index.
Moment.
MAC.
Station.
31.
The mass of an aeroplane is 1950 kg. If 450 kg is added to a cargo hold 1.75 metres from the loaded centre of gravity (cg). The loaded cg will move
33 cm
34 cm
40 cm
30 cm
32.
In cruise flight, an aft centre of gravity location will
not change the static curve of stability into longitudinal
decrease longitudinal static stability
does not influence longitudinal static stability
increase longitudinal static stability
33.
Given:Dry Operating Mass= 29 800 kgMaximum Take-Off Mass= 52 400 kgMaximum Zero-Fuel Mass= 43 100 kgMaximum Landing Mass= 46 700 kgTrip fuel= 4 000 kgFuel quantity at brakes release= 8 000 kgThe maximum traffic load is
13 300 kg
12 900 kg
9 300 kg
14 600 kg
34.
Given:Maximum structural take-off mass= 146 900 kgMaximum structural landing mass= 93 800 kgMaximum zero fuel mass= 86 400 kgTrip fuel= 27 500 kgBlock fuel= 35 500 kgEngine starting and taxi fuel = 1 000 kgThe maximum take-off mass is equal to
121 300 kg
113 900 kg
120 900 kg
120 300 kg
35.
The centre of gravity of an aeroplane
must be maintained in a fixed position by careful distribution of the load.
is in a fixed position and is unaffected by aeroplane loading
can be allowed to move between defined limits.
may only be moved if permitted by the regulating authority and endorsed in the aeroplane's certificate of airworthiness
36.
Mass for individual passengers (to be carried on an aeroplane) may be determined from a verbal statement by or on behalf of the passengers if the number of
passengers carried is less than 20
passengers carried is less than 6.
passenger seats available is less than 6.
passenger seats available is less than 20.
37.
The maximum zero fuel mass is a mass limitation for the
allowable load exerted upon the wing considering a margin for fuel tanking
total load of the fuel imposed upon the wing
strength of the wing root
strength of the fuselage
38.
An aeroplane is said to be 'neutrally stable'. This is likely to
be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the rearward limit
cause the centre of gravity to move forwards
be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the forward limit
be totally unrelated to the position of the centre of gravity
39.
With reference to mass and balance calculations (on an aeroplane) a datum point is used. This datum point is
a point from which all balance arms are measured. The location of this point varies with the distribution of loads on the aeroplane
a fixed point from which all balance arms are measured. It may be located anywhere on the aeroplane's longitudinal axis or on the extensions to that axis.
the point through which the sum of the mass values (of the aeroplane and its contents) is assumed to act vertically
a point near the centre of the aeroplane. It moves longitudinally as masses are added forward and aft of its location
40.
To measure the mass and CG-position of an aircraft, it should be weighed with a minimum of
1 point of support
3 points of support
2 points of support
4 point of support
41.
An aeroplane, which is scheduled to fly an oceanic sector, is due to depart from a high altitude airport in the tropics at 1400 local time. The airport has an exceptionally long runway. Which of the following is most likely to be the limiting factor(s) in determining the take - off mass ?
maximum certificated take - off mass
altitude and temperature of the departure airfield
en route obstacle clearance requirements
maximum zero fuel mass
42.
If individual masses are used, the mass of an aeroplane must be determined prior to initial entry into service and thereafter
at intervals of 4 years if no modifications have taken place.
at regular annual intervals
only if major modifications have taken place
at intervals of 9 years
43.
For a particular aeroplane, the structural maximum mass without any fuel on board, other than unusable quantities, is
a fixed value which will limit the amount of fuel carried.
a variable value which may limit the payload carried
a variable value which is governed by the payload carried.
a fixed value which is stated in the Aeroplane Operating Manual.
44.
The crew of a transport aeroplane 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 kgThe traffic load available for this flight is
55 800 kg
25 800 kg
55 000 kg
25 000 kg
45.
Which one of the following is correct?
Arm = Force X Moment
Arm = Moment / Force
Moment = Force / Arm
Arm = Force / Moment
46.
On an aeroplane with a seating capacity of more than 30, it is decided to use standard mass values for computing the total mass of passengers. If the flight is not a holiday charter, the mass value which may be used for an adult is
88 kg (male) 74 kg (female).
84 kg (male) 76 kg (female).
76 kg
84 kg
47.
For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Traffic Load is considered to be equal to the Take-off Mass
less the Trip Fuel Mass
plus the Operating Mass
less the Operating Mass
plus the Trip Fuel Mass
48.
The take-off mass of an aeroplane is 117 000 kg, comprising a traffic load of 18 000 kg and fuel of 46 000 kg. What is the dry operating mass?
64 000 kg
99 000 kg
71 000 kg
53 000 kg
49.
On an aeroplane with 20 or more seats engaged on an inter-continental flight, the 'standard mass' which may be used for passenger baggage is
13 kg per passenger
11 kg per passenger
15 kg per passenger
14 kg per passenger
50.
Fuel loaded onto an aeroplane is 15400 kg but is erroneously entered into the load and trim sheet as 14500 kg. This error is not detected by the flight crew but they will notice that
V1 will be reached sooner than expected
the aeroplane will rotate much earlier than expected.
speed at un-stick will be higher than expected
V1 will be increased
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