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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 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?
2 - 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:
3 - Longitudinal CG location can be expressed:
4 - The Zero Fuel Mass and the Dry Operating Mass
5 - Given:Standard Empty Mass 1764 lbs. Optional Equipment 35 lbs. Pilot + Passenger 300 lbs. Cargo 350 lbs. Ramp Fuel ( Block Fuel) 60 Gal. Trip Fuel 35 Gal. Taxi Fuel 1.7 Gal. Final Reserve Fuel 18 Gal. Fuel density 6 lbs/Gal. Determine the expected landing mass.
6 - 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 mass. Which statement is correct:
7 - The moment for an item is
8 - 'Standard Mass' as used in the computation of passenger load establish the mass of a child as
9 - 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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10 - An aircraft basic empty mass is 3000 kg. The maximum take-off, landing, and zero-fuel mass are identical, at 5200 kg. Ramp fuel is 650 kg, the taxi fuel is 50 kg. The maximum traffic load is:
11 - A load placed forward of the datum
12 - 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?
13 - 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:
14 - The weight of an aircraft, which is in level non accelerated flight, is said to act
15 - Assuming gross mass, altitude and airspeed remain unchanged, movement of the centre of gravity from the forward to the aft limit will cause:
16 - To measure the mass and CG-position of an aircraft, it should be weighed with a minimum of:
17 - For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Traffic Load is considered to be equal to the Take-off Mass
18 - The empty mass of an aircraft is recorded in
19 - The centre of gravity of an aircraft
20 - For a given configuration, the stall speed of an aeroplane will be highest when loaded:
21 - The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass is a structural limiting mass. It is made up of the aeroplane Dry Operational mass plus
22 - For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Operating Mass is considered to be Dry Operating Mass plus
23 - When an aircraft is stationary on the ground, its total weight will act vertically
24 - For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Dry Operating Mass is defined as:
25 - In mass and balance calculations which of the following describes the datum?
26 - 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:
27 - Comparing a forward CG position with an aft one, the forward cg position will cause a
28 - What are the standard masses used for crew?
29 - The BEM of an aircraft is 30000 kg. Given the following data calculate the DOM: Catering = 300 kg. Crew = 600 kg. Trip Fuel = 1200 kg. Unusable Fuel = 30 kg. Traffic Load = 2500 kg
30 - 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.
31 - 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
32 - 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:
33 - 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:
34 - An aeroplane is loaded with its centre of gravity towards the rear limit. This will result in:
35 - Traffic load is the difference between:
36 - The actual 'Take-off Mass' is equivalent to:
37 - At a given mass the CG position is at 15% MAC. If the leading edge of MAC is at a position 625.6 inches aft of the datum and the MAC is given as 134.5 inches determine the position of the CG in relation to the datum.
38 - Mass for individual passengers (to be carried on an aircraft) may be determined from a verbal statement by or on behalf of the passengers if the number of
39 - From the loading manual for the transport aeroplane, the aft cargo compartment has a maximum total load of:
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40 - Given:Maximum structural take-off mass: 7400 kg Maximum structural landing mass: 7400 kg Zero Fuel Mass: 5990 kg. Taxi Fuel: 15 kg. Contingency Fuel: 110 kg. Alternate Fuel: 275 kg. Final Reserve Fuel: 250 kg. Trip Fuel: 760 kg. The expected Landing Mass at destination will be:
41 - In cruise flight, a centre of gravity moving aft will:
42 - 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:
43 - For a particular aeroplane, the structural maximum mass without any fuel on board, other than unusable quantities, is:
44 - 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
45 - The total mass of an aircraft is 9000 kg. The centre of gravity (cg) position is at 2.0 m from the datum line. The aft limit for cg is at 2.1 m from the datum line.What mass of cargo must be shifted from the front cargo hold (at 0.8 m from the datum) to the aft hold (at 3.8 m), to move the cg to the aft limit?
46 - 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 kg. The 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 kg. If 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.
47 - 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
48 - Aeroplane Dry Operating mass 85000 kg Performance limited take-off mass 127000 kg Performance limited landing mass 98500 kg Maximum zero fuel mass 89800 kg. Fuel requirements for flight - Trip fuel 29300 kg. Contingency and final reserve fuel 3600 kg. Alternate fuel 2800 kg. The maximum traffic load that can be carried on this flight is:
49 - An aeroplane is carrying a traffic load of 10320 kg. Complete the necessary sections of the attached appendix and determine which of the answers given below represents the maximum increase in the traffic load
50 - 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
51 - The maximum floor loading for a cargo compartment in an aircraft is given as 750 kg per square metre. A package with a mass of 600 kg is to be loaded. Assuming the pallet base is entirely in contact with the floor, which of the following is the minimum size pallet that can be used?
52 - The zero fuel mass of an aeroplane is always:
53 - With respect to aeroplane loading in the planning phase, which of the following statements is always correct ? LM = Landing Mass. TOM = Take-off Mass. MTOM = Maximum Take-off Mass. ZFM = Zero Fuel Mass. MZFM = Maximum Zero Fuel Mass. DOM = Dry Operating Mass
54 - The term 'Maximum Zero Fuel Mass' consist of:
55 - Knowing that: Dry operating mass: 110000 kg. Basic index: 119.1. Number of passengers: 185 distributed as shown in the annex (75 kg per PAX). Cargo load + luggage: 14000 kg distributed as shown in the annex. Fuel: 42000 kg (Fuel shift -20). Stages (1) to (7) and (11) having already been calculated, the centre of gravity in % MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord) at take-off is located at:
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56 - The distance from the datum to the Centre of Gravity of a mass is known as
57 - The datum used for balance calculations is:
58 - Dry Operating Mass is the mass of the aircraft less
59 - Which of the following is most likely to affect the range of centre of gravity positions on an aeroplane?
60 - The Maximum Certificated Taxi (or Ramp) Mass is that mass to which an aeroplane may be loaded prior to engine start. It is:
61 - 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 kg. Contingency, final reserve and alternate 9030 kg. If the Dry Operating Mass is 40970 kg the traffic load that can be carried on this flight is
62 - 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:
63 - The maximum mass to which an aeroplane may be loaded, prior to engine start, is:
64 - Allowed traffic load is the difference between:
65 - Given:Maximum structural take-off mass= 146 900 kg Maximum structural landing mass= 93 800 kg Maximum zero fuel mass= 86 400 kg. Trip fuel= 27 500 kg. Block fuel= 35 500 kg. Engine starting and taxi fuel = 1 000 kg. The maximum take-off mass is equal to:
66 - Where is the centre of gravity of the aeroplane in the diagram?
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67 - 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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68 - 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
69 - 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/s²). The moment for that mass used in the loading manifest is:
70 - 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?
71 - The maximum zero-fuel mass: 1- is a regulatory limitation 2- is calculated for a maximum load factor of +3.5 g 3- is based on the maximum permissible bending moment at the wing root 4- 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:
72 - In calculations with respect to the position of the centre of gravity a reference is made to a datum. The datum is
73 - The floor limit of an aircraft cargo hold is 5000 N/m². It is planned to load-up a cubic container measuring 0,4 m of side. Its maximum gross mass must not exceed: (assume g = 10 m/s²)
74 - The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass is the mass of the aeroplane with no usable fuel on board. It is a limitation which is:
75 - 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:
76 - Conversion of fuel volume to mass
77 - The floor of the main cargo hold is limited to 4000 N/m². It is planned to load a cubic container each side of which measures 0.5 m. Its maximum gross mass must not exceed: (assume g = 10 m/s²)
78 - The standard mass for a child is
79 - 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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80 - 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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81 - Which of the following corresponds to zero fuel mass?
82 - 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
83 - 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
84 - An aeroplane is said to be 'neutrally stable'. This is likely to:
85 - The mass of an item multiplied by its distance from the datum is its
86 - 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:
87 - If individual masses are used, the mass of an aircraft must be determined prior to initial entry into service and thereafter
88 - Which is true of the aircraft basic empty mass?
89 - 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:
90 - 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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91 - In order to provide an adequate 'buffet boundary' at the commencement of the cruise a speed of 1.3 Vs is used. At a mass of 120000 kg this is a CAS of 180 KT. If the mass of the aeroplane is increased to 135000 kg the value of 1.3 Vs will be:
92 - The term 'useful load' as applied to an aircraft includes
93 - When establishing the mass breakdown of an aeroplane, the empty mass is defined as the sum of the:
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 - Calculate the centre of gravity in % MAC (mean aerodynamic chord) with following data: Distance datum - centre of gravity: 12.53 m. Distance datum - leading edge: 9.63 m Length of MAC: 8 m
96 - A revenue flight is to be made by a jet transport. The following are the aeroplane's structural limits:-Maximum Ramp Mass: 69 900 kg-Maximum Take Off Mass: 69 300 kg-Maximum Landing Mass: 58 900 kg-Maximum Zero Fuel Mass: 52 740 kgTake Off and Landing mass are not performance limited. Dry Operating Mass: 34 930 kgTrip Fuel: 11 500 kg Taxi Fuel: 250 kgContingency & final reserve fuel: 1 450 kg Alternate Fuel: 1 350 kgThe maximum traffic load that can be carried is:
97 - 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:
98 - 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
99 - Which of the following statements is correct?
100 - In determining the Dry Operating Mass of an aeroplane it is common practice to use 'standard mass' values for crew. These values are
101 - If nose wheel moves aft during gear retraction, how will this movement affect the location of the centre of gravity (CG) on the aircraft?
102 - 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' ?
103 - The operating mass of an aeroplane is:
104 - A load placed aft of the datum:
105 - 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
106 - The maximum quantity of fuel that can be loaded into an aircraft's tanks is given as 2200 l. If the fuel density (specific gravity) is given as 0.79 the mass of fuel which may be loaded is:
107 - In mass and balance calculations the 'index' is:
108 - Traffic Load is the:
109 - Given: Total mass: 7500 kg. Centre of gravity (cg) location station: 80.5. Aft CG limit station: 79.5. How 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?
110 - 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 Inches. One pilot: 160 lbs. Front seat passenger: 200 lbs. Centre seat passengers: 290 lbs. One passenger rear seat: 110 lbs. Baggage in zone 1: 100 lbs. Baggage 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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111 - Considering only structural limitations, on very short legs with minimum take-off fuel, the Traffic Load is normally limited by:
112 - 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
113 - What effect has a centre of gravity close to the most forward limit?
114 - An aeroplane is to depart from an airfield at a take-off mass of 302550 kg. Fuel on board at take-off (including contingency and alternate of 19450 kg) is 121450 kg. The Dry Operating Mass is 161450 kg. The useful load will be
115 - The Traffic Load is defined as:
116 - Overloading has the following effects on performance:
117 - Moment (balance) arms are measured from a specific point to the body station at which the mass is located. That point is known as
118 - If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit the aeroplane will:
119 - From the data contained in the attached appendix, the maximum allowable take-off mass and traffic load is respectively:
120 - 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 ?
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