AM Aircraft Weight & Balance

Question 1

What is the term for the point at which an aircraft would balance if suspended?

Accepted Answer

Center of Gravity

Answer

Datum

Answer

Mean Aerodynamic Chord

Answer

Neutral Point

Question 2

What is the 'datum' in aircraft weight and balance?

Accepted Answer

A vertical reference plane from which all horizontal distances are measured

Answer

The heaviest point on the aircraft

Answer

The aircraft's center of gravity location

Answer

The maximum allowable takeoff weight

Question 3

Which document lists the empty weight, empty weight CG, and useful load of a certificated aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and Balance Report

Answer

Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate

Answer

Aircraft Flight Manual

Answer

Maintenance Release Form

Question 4

What formula is used to calculate the moment of an object in weight and balance?

Accepted Answer

Moment = Weight × Arm

Answer

Moment = Weight ÷ Arm

Answer

Moment = Arm ÷ Weight

Answer

Moment = Weight + Arm

Question 5

An aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 3,400 lbs and an empty weight of 2,100 lbs. What is its useful load?

Accepted Answer

1,300 lbs

Answer

5,500 lbs

Answer

2,100 lbs

Answer

3,400 lbs

Question 6

What is 'basic empty weight' of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The weight of the airframe, engines, and all installed equipment, including unusable fuel and full operating fluids

Answer

The weight with full fuel and no passengers

Answer

The weight with all optional equipment removed

Answer

The weight of the aircraft minus crew and baggage

Question 7

If the computed CG falls outside the aft CG limit, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

Reduced longitudinal stability, making recovery from a stall more difficult

Answer

Increased stability and reduced stall speed

Answer

Increased fuel efficiency due to reduced drag

Answer

No effect on flight characteristics