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Exam simulation Mass and Balance ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Exam simulation ATPL Mass and Balance 120 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - The mass of an item multiplied by it's distance from the datum is it's
2 - The centre of gravity of an aircraft is that point through which the total mass of the aircraft is said to act. The weight acts in a direction
3 - . The reference about which centre of gravity moments are taken is the
4 - In relation to an aircraft, the term ' Basic Empty Mass' includes the mass of the aircraft structure complete with its powerplants, systems, furnishings and other items of equipment considered to be an integral part of the particular aircraft configuration. Its value is
5 - Length of the mean aerodynamic chord = 1 m Moment arm of the forward cargo: -0,50 m Moment arm of the aft cargo: + 2,50 mThe aircraft mass is 2 200 kg and its centre of gravity is at 25% MACTo move the centre of gravity to 40%, which mass has to be transferred from the forward to the aft cargo hold?
6 - The mass of an aircraft 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:
7 - An aeroplane is said to be 'neutrally stable'. This is likely to:
8 - The centre of gravity of an aircraft
9 - With respect to a single-engine piston powered aeroplane, determine the zero fuel moment (lbs.In./100) in the following conditions:Basic Empty Mass: 2415 lbs.Arm at Basic Empty Mass: 77,9 In. Cargo Zone A: 350 lbs.Baggage Zone B: 35 lbs.Pilot and front seat passenger: 300 lbs (total)
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10 - The maximum load per running metre of an aircraft is 350 kg / m. The width of the floor area is 2 metres. The floor strength limitation is 300 kg per square metre. Which one of the following crates (length x width x height) can be loaded directly on the floor?
11 - The loaded centre of gravity (cg) of an aeroplane is 713 mm aft of datum. The mean aerodynamic chord lies between station 524 mm aft and 1706 mm aft. The cg expressed as% MAC (mean aerodynamic chord) is:
12 - The mass displacement caused by landing gear extension:
13 - The maximum certificated take - off mass is:
14 - . The Traffic Load is defined as:
15 - An aeroplane is carrying a traffic load of 10320 kgComplete the necessary sections of the attached appendix and determine which of the answers given below represents the maximum increase in the traffic load
16 - From the Loading Manual for the transport aeroplane, the maximum load that can be carried in that section of the aft cargo compartment which has a balance arm centroid at:
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17 - The BEM of an aircraft is 30000 kg.Given the following data calculate the DOM: Catering = 300 kgCrew = 600 kgTrip Fuel = 1200 kg Unusable Fuel = 30 kg Traffic Load = 2500 kg
18 - The centre of gravity of an aeroplane is at 25% of the Mean Aerodynamic Chord.This means that the centre of gravity of the aeroplane is situated at 25% of the length of:
19 - When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is not required?
20 - . The moment for an item is
21 - Dry Operating Mass is the mass of the aircraft less
22 - . The mass of an item multiplied by it's distance from the datum is it's
23 - 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:
24 - Which of the following is most likely to affect the range of centre of gravity positions on an aeroplane?
25 - An aeroplane is weighed and the following recordings are made: nose wheel assembly scale 5330 kgleft main wheel assembly scale 12370 kg right main wheel assembly scale 12480 kgIf the 'operational items' amount to a mass of 1780 kg with a crew mass of 545 kg, the empty mass, as entered in the weight schedule, is
26 - The maximum quantity of fuel that can be loaded into an aircraft's tanks is given as 3800 US Gallons. If the fuel density (specific gravity) is given as 0.79 the mass of fuel which may be loaded is:
27 - Traffic Load is the:
28 - The centre of gravity of a body is that point
29 - 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
30 - The Dry Operating Mass includes:
31 - Which of the following is unlikely to have any effect on the position of the centre of gravity on an aeroplane in flight ?
32 - Given the following data how much cargo must be moved from the forward hold to the aft hold to achieve a CG at 33% MAC?AUM 200000kgForward Hold Cargo 6500kg Aft hold Cargo 4000kg Distance between holds 10m Current CG: 30%MACMAC 4.6m
33 - The term 'useful load' as applied to an aircraft includes
34 - An aeroplane is loaded with its centre of gravity towards the rear limit. This will result in:
35 - 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
36 - Where is the centre of gravity of the aeroplane in the diagram?
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37 - Calculate the centre of gravity in % MAC (mean aerodynamic chord) with following data: Distance datum - centre of gravity: 12.53 mDistance datum - leading edge: 9.63 m Length of MAC: 8 m
38 - 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 kg Maximum Take-off mass 89430 kg Maximum Landing mass 71520 kg Actual Zero fuel mass 62050 kg Fuel on board at ramp:Taxi fuel 600 kg Trip 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
39 - From the loading manual for the transport aeroplane, the aft cargo compartment has a maximum total load of:
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40 - The Basic Empty Mass is 4960 kg, the Dry Operating Mass is 5220 kg and the Zero Fuel Mass is 6040 kg.If the take-off mass is 7630 kg the useful load is
41 - Comparing a forward CG position with an aft one, the forward cg position will cause a
42 - The maximum zero fuel mass is a mass limitation for the:
43 - If nose wheel moves aft during gear retraction, how will this movement affect the location of the centre of gravity (CG) on the aircraft?
44 - From the data contained in the attached appendix, the maximum allowable take - off mass and traffic load is respectively:
45 - Given:The take-off mass of an aircraft is 8470 kgTotal fuel on board is 1600 kg including 450 kg reserve fuel and 29 kg of unusable fuel The traffic load is 770 kgWhat is the Zero Fuel Mass?
46 - The actual 'Take-off Mass' is equivalent to:
47 - Given are:- Maximum structural take-off mass: 72 000 kg- Maximum structural landing mass: 56 000 kg- Maximum zero fuel mass: 48 000 kg- Taxi fuel: 800 kg- Trip fuel: 18 000 kg- Contingency fuel: 900 kg- Alternate fuel: 700 kg- Final reserve fuel: 2 000 kgThe actual take-off mass can never be higher than:
48 - The maximum zero-fuel mass: 1- is a regulatory limitation2- is calculated for a maximum load factor of +3.5 g3- is based on the maximum permissible bending moment at the wing root4- is defined on the assumption that fuel is consumed from the outer wings tank first 5- is defined on the assumption that fuel is consumed from the centre wing tank first The combination of correct statements is:
49 - Longitudinal CG location can be expressed:
50 - When has the centre of gravity to be computed?
51 - A load placed forward of the datum
52 - The Zero Fuel Mass and the Dry Operating Mass
53 - The maximum quantity of fuel that can be loaded into an aircraft's tanks is given as 400 US Gallons.If the fuel density (specific gravity) is given as 0.79 the mass of fuel which may be loaded is:
54 - The operating mass of an aeroplane is:
55 - 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 planned and
56 - For the medium range transport aeroplane, from the loading manual, determine the maximum total volume of fuel which can be loaded into the main wing tanks. (Fuel density value 0.78)
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57 - An aeroplane with a two wheel nose gear and four main wheels rests on the ground with a single nose wheel load of 500 kg and a single main wheel load of 6000 kg. The distance between the nose wheels and the main wheels is 10 m.How far is the centre of gravity in front of the main wheels?
58 - The maximum mass to which an aeroplane may be loaded, prior to engine start, is:
59 - If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit the aeroplane will:
60 - The datum used for balance calculations is:
61 - Refer to CAP 696 Fig. 4.11:At the maximum landing mass the range of safe CG positions, as determined from the appropriate graph in the loading manual, is:
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62 - On an aeroplane without central fuel tank, the maximum Zero Fuel Mass is related to:
63 - What determines the longitudinal stability of an aeroplane ?
64 - Assuming gross mass, altitude and airspeed remain unchanged, movement of the centre of gravity from the forward to the aft limit will cause:
65 - Contrary to the loading sheet forecasts you have:Cargo compartment 1: empty Cargo compartment 2: 1000 kgCargo compartment 3: 3000 kgCargo compartment 4: 2000 kgCargo compartment 5: 1000 kg Passengers in compartment OA: 20 Passengers in compartment OB: 20 Passengers in compartment OC: 30The take-off centre of gravity in MAC % (Mean Aerodynamic Chord), will be located at:
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66 - Prior to departure an aircraft is loaded with 16500 litres of fuel at a fuel density of 780 kg/m3. This is entered into the load sheet as 16500 kg and calculations are carried out accordingly. As a result of this error, the aircraft is
67 - Given:Maximum structural take-off mass: 7400 kg Maximum structural landing mass: 7400 kg Zero Fuel Mass: 5990 kgTaxi Fuel: 15 kg Contingency Fuel: 110 kg Alternate Fuel: 275 kg Final Reserve Fuel: 250 kg Trip Fuel: 760 kgThe expected Landing Mass at destination will be:
68 - What mass has to be entered in the loading chart for aviation fuel F 34 if 170 l may be refuelled? (Fuel density = 0.78 kg/l)
69 - Given:Total mass 2900 kgCentre of gravity (cg) location station: 115 Aft cg limit station: 116The maximum mass that can be added at station 130 is:
70 - Given are the following information at take-off____________________________________________________________ STATION....................MASS (kg)....ARM (cm)....MOMENT (kgcm)____________________________________________________________ Basic Empty Condition...12045.........+30......+361350Crew..................................145........-160.......-23200Freight ( 1)..........................570.......+200......+114000Freight ( 2)..........................410..........-40.......-16400Fuel.................................6045...........-8.......-48360Given that the flight time is 2 h and the estimated fuel flow will be 1050 litres per h. The specific density of fuel is 0.79. The 'Freight ( 2)' will be dropped during flight within the scope of a rescue action.Calculate the CG position at landing.
71 - For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Dry Operating Mass is defined as:
72 - To measure the mass and CG-position of an aircraft, it should be weighed with a minimum of:
73 - A jet aeroplane, with the geometrical characteristics shown in the appendix, has a take-off weight (W) of 460 000 N and a centre of gravity (point G on annex) located at 15.40 m from the zero reference point.At the last moment the station manager has 12 000 N of freight added in the forward compartment at 10 m from the zero reference point.The final location of the centre of gravity, calculated in percentage of mean aerodynamic chord AB (from point A), is equal to:
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74 - When an aircraft is stationary on the ground, its total weight will act vertically
75 - With respect to multi-engine piston powered aeroplane, determine the ramp mass (lbs) in the following conditions:Basic empty mass: 3 210 lbs Basic arm: 88.5 InchesOne pilot: 160 lbsFront seat passenger: 200 lbs Centre seat passengers: 290 lbs One passenger rear seat: 110 lbs Baggage in zone 1: 100 lbsBaggage in zone 4: 50 lbs Block fuel: 100 US Gal.Trip fuel: 55 US Gal.Fuel for start up and taxi (included in block fuel): 3 US Gal. Fuel density: 6 lbs/US Gal.
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76 - 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?
77 - Which of the following statements is correct?
78 - For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Traffic Load is considered to be equal to the Take-off Mass
79 - The Take-off Mass of an aeroplane is 66700 kg which includes a traffic load of 14200 kg and a usable fuel load of 10500 kg. If the standard mass for the crew is 545 kg the Dry Operating Mass is:
80 - By adding to the basic empty mass the following fixed necessary equipment for a specific flight (catering, safety and rescue equipment, fly away kit, crew), we get:
81 - Given the following data calculate the CG as a %MAC when 12000N of last minute cargo is added to a hold 10m from the datum:AUM 460000NLEMac 14m from datum MAC 4.6mCurrent CG 15.4m from datum
82 - . What effect has a centre of gravity close to the most forward limit?
83 - Which one of the following is correct?
84 - In determining the Dry Operating Mass of an aeroplane it is common practice to use 'standard mass' values for crew. These values are
85 - Which is true of the aircraft basic empty mass?
86 - At the flight preparation stage, the following parameters in particular are available for determining the mass of the aircraft:1- Dry operating mass 2- Operating massWhich statement is correct:
87 - Loads must be adequately secured in order to:
88 - An additional baggage container is loaded into the aft cargo compartment but is not entered into the load and trim sheet. The aeroplane will be heavier than expected and calculated take-off safety speeds
89 - The centre of gravity location of the aeroplane is normally computed along the:
90 - If an aeroplane is at a higher mass than anticipated, for a given airspeed the angle of attack will
91 - Just prior to departure, you accept 10 passengers additional on board who will be seated in 'compartment OC' and you have 750 kg unloaded from cargo compartment 5.The take-off centre of gravity in MAC % (Mean Aerodynamic Chord) will be located at:
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92 - An aircraft is weighed prior to entry into service. Who is responsible for deriving the Dry Operational Mass from the weighed mass by the addition of the 'operational items' ?
93 - 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 kg The traffic load available for this flight is:
94 - The aeroplane has a mass of 61 000 kg in the cruise. The range of safe CG positions, as determined from the appropriate graph in the loading manual, is:
95 - . Allowed traffic load is the difference between:
96 - The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass is the mass of the aeroplane with no usable fuel on board. It is a limitation which is:
97 - The term 'Maximum Zero Fuel Mass' consist of:
98 - The weight of an aircraft, which is in level non accelerated flight, is said to act
99 - During take-off you notice that, for a given elevator input, the aeroplane rotates much more rapidly than expected. This is an indication that :
100 - A jet transport has the following structural limits:-Maximum Ramp Mass: 63 060 kg-Maximum Take Off Mass: 62 800 kg-Maximum Landing Mass: 54 900 kg-Maximum Zero Fuel Mass: 51 300 kgThe aeroplane's fuel is loaded accordance with the following requirements:-Taxi fuel: 400 kg-Trip fuel: 8400 kg-Contingency & final reserve fuel: 1800 kg-Alternate fuel: 1100 kgIf the Dry Operating Mass is 34930 kg, determine the maximum traffic load that can be carried on the flight if departure and landing airfields are not performance limited.
101 - Allowed traffic load is the difference between:
102 - A pallet having a freight platform which measures 200 cm x 250 cm has a total mass of 300 kg. The pallet is carried on two ground supports each measuring 20 cm x 200 cm.Using the loading manual for the transport aeroplane, calculate how much mass may be added to, or must be off loaded from, the pallet in order for the load intensity to match the maximum permitted distribution load intensity for lower deck forward cargo compartment.
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103 - An aeroplane is performance limited to a landing mass of 54230 kg. The Dry Operating Mass is 35000 kg and the zero fuel mass is 52080 kg. If the take-off mass is 64280 kg the useful load is
104 - The floor limit of an aircraft cargo hold is 5 000 N/m2.It is planned to load-up a cubic container measuring 0,4 m of side. It's maximum gross mass must not exceed:(assume g=10m/s 2)
105 - . The centre of gravity is the
106 - An aeroplane'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 aeroplane?
107 - Moment (balance) arms are measured from a specific point to the body station at which the mass is located. That point is known as
108 - The Basic Empty Mass is 4800 kg, the Dry Operating Mass is 5050 kg and the Zero Fuel Mass is 6210 kg.If the take-off mass is 8010 kg the useful load is:
109 - Given that:- Maximum structural take-off mass: 146 000 kg- Maximum structural landing mass: 93 900 kg- Maximum zero fuel mass: 86 300 kg- Trip fuel: 27 000 kg- Taxi fuel: 1 000 kg- Contingency fuel: 1350 kg- Alternate fuel: 2650 kg- Final reserve fuel: 3000 kgThe actual TOM can never be higher than:
110 - The flight preparation of a turbojet aeroplane provides the following data: Take-off runway limitation: 185 000 kgLanding runway limitation: 180 000 kgPlanned fuel consumption: 11 500 kgFuel already loaded on board the aircraft: 20 000 kg Knowing that:Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 212 000 kg Maximum landing mass (MLM): 174 000 kg Maximum zero fuel mass (MZFM): 164 000 kg Dry operating mass (DOM): 110 000 kgThe maximum cargo load that the captain may decide to load on board is:
111 - 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:
112 - 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 ?
113 - Given:Total mass: 7500 kgCentre of gravity (cg) location station: 80.5 Aft cg limit station: 79.5How 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?
114 - Which of the following corresponds to zero fuel mass?
115 - When establishing the mass breakdown of an aeroplane, the empty mass is defined as the sum of the:
116 - Basic Empty Mass is:
117 - The total mass of an aeroplane is 145000 kg and the centre of gravity limits are between 4.7 m and 6.9 m aft of the datum. The loaded centre of gravity position is 4.4 m aft. How much mass must be transferred from the front to the rear hold in order to bring the out of limit centre of gravity position to the foremost limit:
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118 - In mass and balance calculations which of the following describes the datum?
119 - Considering only structural limitations, on long distance flights (at the aeroplane's maximum range), the traffic load is normally limited by:
120 - If individual masses are used, the mass of an aircraft must be determined prior to initial entry into service and thereafter
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