Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Question 1

The actual 'Zero Fuel Mass' is equal to the:

Accepted Answer

Dry Operating Mass plus the traffic load.

Answer

Operating Mass plus all the traffic load.

Answer

Basic Empty Mass plus the fuel loaded.

Answer

Actual Landing Mass plus trip fuel.

Question 2

During take-off you notice that, for a given elevator input, the aeroplane rotates much more rapidly than expected. This is an indication that:

Accepted Answer

The centre of gravity may be towards the aft limit.

Answer

The centre of pressure is aft of the centre of gravity.

Answer

The centre of gravity is too far forward.

Answer

The aeroplane is overloaded.

Question 3

Regarding centre of gravity position and longitudinal stability, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A tail heavy aeroplane is less stable and stalls at a lower speed than a nose heavy aeroplane

Answer

If the actual centre of gravity is located behind the aft limit of centre of gravity it is possible that the aeroplane will be unstable, making it necessary to increase elevator forces

Answer

The lowest stalling speed is obtained if the actual centre of gravity is located in the middle between the aft and forward limit of centre of gravity

Answer

If the actual centre of gravity is close to the forward limit of the centre of gravity the aeroplane may be unstable, making it necessary to increase elevator forces

Question 4

The Maximum Certificated Taxi (or Ramp) Mass is that mass to which an aeroplane may be loaded prior to engine start. It is:

Accepted Answer

A fixed value which is listed in the Flight Manual.

Answer

A value which varies with airfield temperature and altitude. Corrections are listed in the Flight Manual.

Answer

A value which varies only with airfield altitude. Standard corrections are listed in the Flight Manual.

Answer

A value which is only affected by the outside air temperature. Corrections are calculated from data given in the Flight Manual.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

53 000 kg

Answer

64 000 kg

Answer

99 000 kg

Answer

71 000 kg

Question 6

For the purpose of completing the Mass and Balance documentation, the Operating Mass is considered to be Dry Operating Mass plus

Accepted Answer

Take-off Fuel Mass.

Answer

Ramp (Block) Fuel Mass.

Answer

Trip Fuel Mass.

Answer

Ramp Fuel Mass less the fuel for APU and run-up.

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

2589 lbs

Answer

2557 lbs

Answer

2472 lbs

Answer

2599 lbs

Question 8

To calculate a allowable take-off mass, the factors to be taken into account include:

Accepted Answer

The sum of the maximum landing mass and the trip fuel.

Answer

The sum of the maximum landing mass and the fuel on board at take-off.

Answer

The sum of the maximum zero fuel mass and the trip fuel.

Answer

The maximum take-off mass minus the trip fuel.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

21080 kg

Answer

21500 kg

Answer

20870 kg

Answer

21220 kg

Question 10

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:

Accepted Answer

11364 kg

Answer

14383 kg

Answer

13647 kg

Answer

18206 kg

Exam questions Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence: Mass and Balance 10 Questions no time limit

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