Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The landing distance required will be longer.

Answer

The landing distance will be unaffected.

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The approach path will be steeper and threshold speed higher.

Answer

The approach path will be steeper.

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

4720

Answer

4120

Answer

4390

Answer

4372

Question 3

Aviation fuel F 34 has a density of 0.78 kg/l. What mass should be entered if 170 l are refuelled?

Accepted Answer

133 kg

Answer

218 kg

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170 kg

Answer

133 daN

Question 4

What are the standard masses used for crew?

Accepted Answer

85 kgs for flight crew, 75 kgs cabin crew, including hand baggage

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88 kgs for flight crew, 76 kgs cabin crew, not including baggage

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85 kgs for flight crew, 75 kgs cabin crew, not including hand baggage

Answer

88 kgs for flight crew, 76 kgs cabin crew, including baggage.

Question 5

The distance from the datum to the Centre of Gravity of a mass is known as

Accepted Answer

The moment arm or balance arm.

Answer

The index.

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The moment.

Answer

The force.

Question 6

A load placed forward of the datum

Accepted Answer

Has a negative arm and therefore generates a negative moment

Answer

Has a negative arm and therefore generates a negative mass and moment

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Has a positive arm and therefore generates a positive mass and moment

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Has a positive arm and therefore generates a positive moment

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Lighter than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will be too high

Answer

Lighter than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will be too low

Answer

Heavier than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will be too low.

Answer

Heavier than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will be too high

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

40 cm by 200 cm

Answer

40 cm by 300 cm

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30 cm by 200 cm

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30 cm by 300 cm

Question 9

Under EASA guidance, passenger mass may be established from a verbal statement by or on behalf of each passenger, with the prescribed allowances for clothing and hand baggage, when the number of passenger seats available in an aeroplane is:

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.

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Passengers carried is less than 20.

Question 10

If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit the aeroplane will:

Accepted Answer

Require elevator trim which will result in an increase in fuel consumption.

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Benefit from reduced drag due to the decrease in angle of attack.

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Require less power for a given airspeed.

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Tend to over rotate during take-off.

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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