Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

The term 'useful load' as applied to an aircraft includes

Accepted Answer

Traffic load plus usable fuel.

Answer

The revenue-earning portion of traffic load plus useable fuel.

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The revenue-earning portion of traffic load only.

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Traffic load only.

Question 2

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:

Accepted Answer

Dry operating mass

Answer

Zero fuel mass

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Take-off mass

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Landing mass

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Passenger seats available is less than 10.

Answer

Passengers carried is less than 6.

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Passenger seats available is less than 20.

Answer

Passengers carried is less than 20.

Question 4

An aeroplane is loaded with its centre of gravity towards the rear limit. This will result in:

Accepted Answer

A reduced fuel consumption as a result of reduced drag

Answer

A reduction in power required for a given speed

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An increased risk of stalling due to a decrease in tailplane moment

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An increase in longitudinal stability

Question 5

The aeroplane has a Take Off Mass of 58 000 kg. At this mass the range of safe CG positions, as determined from the appropriate graph in the loading manual, is:

Accepted Answer

Forward limit 8.0% MAC aft limit 26.5% MAC

Answer

Forward limit 8.2% MAC aft limit 26.2% MAC

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Forward limit 9.5% MAC aft limit 26.1% MAC

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Forward limit 8.5% MAC aft limit 26.1% MAC[see Annex]

Question 6

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:

Accepted Answer

32.5 %

Answer

24.5 %

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35.5 %

Answer

30.5 %

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the gravity vector.

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Always parallel to the aircraft's vertical axis.

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Governed by the distribution of the mass within the aircraft.

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At right angles to the flight path.

Question 8

maximum take-off mass is:

Accepted Answer

4 300 kg

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4 200 kg

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4 100 kg

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4 700 kg

Question 9

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:

Accepted Answer

1 600 kg

Answer

1 550 kg

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2 200 kg

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2 150 kg

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

285.5 kg may be added.

Answer

28.5 kg must be off loaded.

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28.5 kg may be added.

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158.3 kg must be off loaded.

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