Mass & Balance | PPL(A) Performance & Planning - EASA & UK CAA
Mass & Balance practice questions for the EASA and UK CAA PPL(A) written exams.
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Purpose of mass and balance considerations
Section titled "Purpose of mass and balance considerations"What is determined by the _______ of an aircraft?
What are the effects with regards to the performance, when the center of gravity (CG) is at the _______?
What are the effects with regards to the performance, when the center of gravity (CG) is at the _______?
Regarding the structural limitations, what can reduce the aeroplane performance?
What is the result of the aft center of gravity position of an aircraft in _______?
Regarding the aircraft performance, what could the consequence be when _______ of an aircraft?
Why would _______ of an aircraft become a problem later on?
What are the effects when the _______ regarding stability and controllability?
Which of the following options are correct concerning exceeding limitations?
Which of the following options contain all _______ during steady straight and level cruise?
What will happen, if the weight of an aircraft exceeds its structural limitations?
What are the effects when the center of gravity (CG) is outside the forward limit regarding stability and controllability?
Evaluate the following statements concerning the limits of the center of gravity (CG):
What are _______ on the structural parts of an aircraft?
Load and trim sheet
Section titled "Load and trim sheet"How can the moment be obtained?
What can be obtained from the load and trim sheet?
What is the purpose of the load and trim sheet?
How can the position of the center of gravity of a given state of an aircraft be obtained?
Refer to figure ppl-030-026. What is the Zero Fuel Mass CG position of the aircraft approximately?
Refer to figure ppl-030-025. What is the landing mass CG position of the aircraft?
Refer to figure ppl-030-030. Given: 1. BEM: 1200 kg 2. BEM CG: 3.00 3. Pilot and front pax: 200 kg 4. Cargo (PAX floor): 50 kg 5. Fuel: 250 kg Find the center of gravity (CG) by using the attached sheet:
Refer to figure 696 figure 2.5. What is the value of the Take-off Mass and the corresponding CG position?
Refer to CAP 696 figure 2.5. What is the value of the Zero Fuel Mass and the corresponding CG position?
Refer to figure ppl-030-025. What is the value of the Take-off Mass (TOM) of the aircraft?
Refer to figure 696 figure 2.5. What is the value of the Landing Mass and the corresponding CG position?
Determination of CG position
Section titled "Determination of CG position"What is the purpose of the _______ regarding the Mass and Balance calculations?
What is the purpose of the _______ concerning CG determination?
Mass and Balance details of aircraft
Section titled "Mass and Balance details of aircraft"Select the correct option regarding the requirements for equilibrium:
What is _______ regarding the forces acting on an aircraft?
What is the name of the point from which _______?
Evaluate the following statements about the _______ of an aircraft:
How may the _______ corresponding to the Basic Empty Mass of an aircraft be obtained?
What is the reference point for the _______ limits?
What is the definition of the _______?
What is the name of the distance from the datum to the center of mass of a body regarding Mass and Balance calculations?
The name of the point which the sum of all weights of the aircraft are considered to act through during flight is:
Where can the Basic Empty Mass of an aircraft be found?
The position of the Center of Gravity (CG) of an aircraft _______:
Regarding the CG positions, which points _______?
Why is the calculation of the position of the Center of Gravity (CG) _______?
The following masses shall have their CG position _______:
Which masses shall have their _______?
In which case must the aircraft ________?
If the datum is not located at the nose of the aircraft, the _______ may be:
Which _______ on the aircraft has an effect on the stability?
What is the condition of an aircraft when _______?
What is the _______ regarding Mass and Balance calculations?
How may the _______ of the Basic Empty Mass be obtained?
How can the position of the center of gravity (CG) be obtained?
Evaluate the following statements:
In the case of deviation from the standard configuration, what is the correct action to do?
Loading
Section titled "Loading"When the number of passenger seats in an aeroplane is _______, passenger mass may be calculated on the basis of a statement by, or on behalf of, each passenger, adding to it a predetermined mass to account for hand baggage and clothing.
What is included in the _______ Mass?
What is the standard mass value for the flight crew including their hand baggage?
Regarding passenger classification, at what age is a passenger considered as a 'child'?
Under what age shall a passenger be considered as _______?
At what age is a passenger considered to be an adult?
What shall be added to the _______?
What is included in the Basic Empty Mass of an aircraft?
What does the _______ comprise of?
What does the _______ include?
What does the _______ comprise of?
What is the name of the mass that comprises of the DOM _______?
What is the _______ of an aircraft?
What is the _______ of an aeroplane?
What shall be added to the _______ to obtain the Take-off Mass?
Which mass includes the _______?
What does the _______ comprise of?
What shall be added to the Dry Operating Mass in order to _______?
What does the _______ comprise of?
How shall the _______ of an aeroplane be obtained?
The maximum landing mass (MLM) for a specific aircraft is 1070 kg. The total fuel onboard for the flight during take-off is 100 kg. The aircraft burns 60 kg during the flight. Calculate the _______.
Given the following: 1. Performance-limited take-off mass: 1920 lb 2. Dry operating mass: 1120 lb 3. Take-off fuel: 290 lb 4. Unusable fuel: 5 lb 5. Pilot: 185 lb 6. Passenger: 210 lb 7. Baggage: 60 lb
Given the following: 1. Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM): 1150 kg 2. Basic Empty Mass (BEM): 650 kg 3. Fuel mass: 120 kg 4. Passenger mass: 150 kg 5. Baggage mass: 50 kg
Given: 1. Zero Fuel Mass (ZFM): 5120 kg 2. Trip Fuel: 850 kg 3. Block Fuel: 1320 kg 4. Taxi Fuel: 30 kg
Given: MTOM is 2800 kg. MLM is 2500 kg. ZFM is 1500 kg. 680 kg of fuel was loaded at the ramp. The pilot's weight is 85 kg, 4 passengers, each weighing 80 kg and additional 150 kg is situated in the cargo compartment. The aircraft burns 10 kg of fuel during taxi and 350 kg of fuel during the whole flight
For an aircraft with 15 passenger seats:
For an aeroplane, the standard mass values _______ are used if: