With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet aeroplane, what is meant by 'equivalent gross weight at engine failure'?

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Performance - With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet aeroplane, what is meant by 'equivalent gross weight at engine failure'?

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The equivalent gross weight at engine failure is the actual gross weight corrected for OAT higher than ISA +10°C

QuizVDS · Answer

The increment represents fuel used before engine failure

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The increment accounts for the higher fuel flow at higher temperatures

QuizVDS · Answer

This gross weight accounts for the lower Mach number at higher temperatures[see Annex]

ATPL: With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet aeroplane, what is meant by 'equivalent gross weight at engine failure'?

Question 119, Performance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

ATPL: With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet aeroplane, what is meant by 'equivalent gross weight at engine failure'?

Question 119, Performance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Explanation: With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet aeroplane, what is meant by 'equivalent gross weight at engine failure'?