Task E Weight And Balance

Front 1

Define arm.

Back 1

The horizontal distance in inches from the standard datum plane to the CG of an item.

Front 2

Define basic operating weight.

Back 2

The weight of an aircraft, including crew but minus payload and fuel (transport only).

Front 3

Define standard empty weight.

Back 3

The airfame, engine all operating equipment that have fixed locations. Includes fixed ballast, unuseable fuel and full oil.

Front 4

Define basic empty weight.

Back 4

The standard empty weight plus optional and special equipment.

Front 5

Define licensed empty weight.

Back 5

The weight of the airframe, engines, unusable fuel and undrainable oil plus standard and optional equipment.

Front 6

What performance characteristics will occur with an overloaded airplane?

Back 6

1. Longer take off run.
2. Reduced rate and angle of climb.
3. Increased fuel consumption.
4. Lower operating ceiling.
5. Higher stall speed.
6. Longer landing distance.
7. Shorter range.
8. Reduced cruising speed.
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Front 7

What effect does a forward CG have on an airplane's flight characteristics?

Back 7

1. Higher stall speed due to increased wing loading.
2. Reduced cruise speed.
3. Increased stability.

Front 8

4. What effect does an aft CG have on an airplane's flight characteristics?

Back 8

1. Lower stall speed-less wing loading.
2. Increased TAS
3. Reduced stability.