W&B

Question 1

Is engine oil included in basic empty weight?

Answer 1

Yes, full oil and hydraulic fluids are included in basic empty weight

Question 2

What is center of gravity?

Answer 2

The point along the datum at which the airplane is balanced.

Question 3

What is formula for center of gravity?

Answer 3

C.G. [in inches] = total moment/total weight

Question 4

Which fluids are included in basic empty weight?

Answer 4

Oil, hydraulic fluid, and unusable fuel.

Question 5

The ballast formula:

Answer 5

[∆CG x Old Weight]/[Ballast Arm - New CG]

Question 6

What is the formula for finding minimum pounds of fuel per hour?

Answer 6

METO/2
Maximim Except Takeoff horsepower, or maximum continuous horsepower

Question 7

Are chocks allowed when weighing an aircraft?

Answer 7

Yes, thier weight must be counted as tare and subracted from total weight.

Question 8

What is licensed empty weight vs basic empty weight vs standard empty weight?

Answer 8

Basic Empty Weight: specific to each aircraft, includes oil, hydraulic fuel, and unusable fuel
Licensed Empty Weight: specific to each aircraft, includes residual oil. Typically for pre-1978 aircraft.
Standard Empty Weight: supplied by manufacturer in TCDS for each model as it weighs at the factory.

Question 9

Should the parking brake be set when weighing aircraft?

Answer 9

No, it may effect the scale readings

Question 10

Where should aircraft be weighed?

Answer 10

Indoors, because wind or air currents may lift a wing causing incorrect readings.