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  1. How many feet are in one meter, approximately?

    Answer: 3.28 ft

    One meter equals about 3.28 feet.

  2. The weight of fuel loaded on a US flight is commonly reported to the load planner in which unit?

    Answer: Pounds

    US carriers usually express fuel weight in pounds for weight-and-balance calculations.

  3. Why does a fuel volume reading have to be multiplied by the fuel's specific gravity or density?

    Answer: To convert volume into weight

    Density converts gallons or liters into weight, which is what weight and balance needs.

  4. A standard LD3 container's maximum gross weight is about how much?

    Answer: 1,588 kg (3,500 lb)

    The LD3 is rated at about 1,588 kg (3,500 lb) maximum gross weight.

  5. A cargo piece is 120 cm × 80 cm × 100 cm. What is its volume?

    Answer: 0.96 cubic meters

    1.2 m × 0.8 m × 1.0 m = 0.96 m³.

  6. Using the common air-cargo dimensional factor of 6,000 cm³ per kg, what is the volumetric weight of a 60,000 cm³ box?

    Answer: 10 kg

    60,000 ÷ 6,000 = 10 kg volumetric weight.

  7. If a hydraulic GSE gauge reads in bar, about how many psi equal 1 bar?

    Answer: 14.5 psi

    One bar is approximately 14.5 psi.

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