AMT Aircraft Weight and Balance 2

Question 1

An aircraft has an empty weight of 1,650 lbs with a CG at 87.0 inches. After adding equipment weighing 30 lbs at 130 inches, what is the new CG?

Accepted Answer

87.8 inches

Answer

89.0 inches

Answer

91.5 inches

Answer

85.2 inches

Question 2

What is the term for the distance between the datum and the CG of an item?

Accepted Answer

Moment arm

Answer

Lever arm

Answer

Reference arm

Answer

Balance arm

Question 3

Which document establishes the forward and aft CG limits for a certificated aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

Answer

Aircraft weight and balance report

Answer

Weight and balance loading chart

Answer

Airworthiness Directive

Question 4

When an aircraft's CG is too far AFT, the most likely hazard is:

Accepted Answer

Reduced longitudinal stability and possible unrecoverable stall

Answer

Excessive nose-down tendency during climb

Answer

Reduced elevator effectiveness during landing

Answer

Increased drag due to high angle of attack

Question 5

A useful load includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Crew, fuel, passengers, and cargo

Answer

Engine, avionics, and fixed equipment

Answer

Empty weight plus oil

Answer

Basic empty weight only

Question 6

What effect does fuel burn have on CG if fuel tanks are located forward of the CG?

Accepted Answer

CG shifts aft

Answer

CG shifts forward

Answer

CG remains unchanged

Answer

CG shifts laterally

Question 7

A ballast of 15 lbs must be placed to move the CG 2 inches forward on a 1,500 lb aircraft. Where must the ballast be placed relative to the CG?

Accepted Answer

200 inches forward of the CG

Answer

20 inches forward of the CG

Answer

150 inches forward of the CG

Answer

45 inches forward of the CG