Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

When has the centre of gravity to be computed?

Accepted Answer

Prior to every flight

Answer

At least every four years

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After every 400-hrs inspection

Answer

During every yearly inspection

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

The operator should use the individual masses of the passengers or alter the standard mass

Answer

The operator may use the standard masses for the load and balance calculation without correction

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The operator may use the standard masses for the balance but must correct these for the load calculation

Answer

The operator is obliged to use the actual masses of each passenger

Question 3

The maximum mass to which an aeroplane may be loaded, prior to engine start, is:

Accepted Answer

Maximum certificated taxi (ramp) mass

Answer

Maximum regulated take - off mass

Answer

Maximum certificated take - off mass

Answer

Maximum regulated taxi (ramp) mass

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

120 300 kg.

Answer

120 900 kg.

Answer

146 000 kg.

Answer

121 300 kg.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

2410 kg

Answer

1590 kg

Answer

2670 kg

Answer

820 kg

Question 6

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 7

Given:Standard Empty Mass 1764 lbs Optional Equipment 35 lbs Pilot + Passenger 300 lbs Cargo 350 lbsRamp Fuel ( Block Fuel) 60 Gal Trip Fuel 35 GalTaxi Fuel 1.7 GalFinal Reserve Fuel 18 Gal Fuel density 6 lbs/GalDetermine the expected landing mass.

Accepted Answer

2589 lbs

Answer

2557 lbs

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2472 lbs

Answer

2599 lbs

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

40 cm

Answer

41.6 cm

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4 m

Answer

25 cm

Question 9

An aeroplane is said to be 'neutrally stable'. This is likely to:

Accepted Answer

Be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the rearward limit

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Be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the forward limit

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Be totally unrelated to the position of the centre of gravity

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Cause the centre of gravity to move forwards

Question 10

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:

Accepted Answer

2960 kg

Answer

3210 kg

Answer

1160 kg

Answer

1800 kg

Quiz Mass and Balance - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

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