Wt & Balance / Performance

Question 1

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(Refer to appendix 2, figures 4, 7, 9, 10, and 11.) What is the CG in inches from datum under Loading Conditions AC-6?
A) Station 300.5.
B) Station 296.5.
C) Station 300.8.

Answer 1

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A) Station 300.5.

Question 2

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(Refer to appendix 2, figures 5, 7, 9, and 11.) What limit is exceeded under Operating Conditions AC-11?
A) ZFW limit is exceeded.
B) Aft CG limit is exceeded at takeoff weight.
C) Aft CG limit is exceeded at landing weight.

Answer 2

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C) Aft CG limit is exceeded at landing weight.

Question 3

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is shifted from the forward to the aft compartment under Loading Conditions WS-1?
A) 15.2 percent MAC.
B) 29.8 percent MAC.
C) 30.0 percent MAC.

Answer 3

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B) 29.8 percent MAC.

Question 4

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is shifted from the forward to the aft compartment under Loading Conditions WS-3?
A) 29.2 percent MAC.
B) 33.0 percent MAC.
C) 28.6 percent MAC.

Answer 4

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A) 29.2 percent MAC.

Question 5

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is shifted from the aft to the forward compartment under Loading Conditions WS-4?
A) 37.0 percent MAC.
B) 23.5 percent MAC.
C) 24.1 percent MAC.

Answer 5

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B) 23.5 percent MAC.

Question 6

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) Where is the new CG if the weight is shifted from the forward to the aft compartment under Loading Conditions WS-5?
A) +19.15 index arm.
B) +13.93 index arm.
C) -97.92 index arm.

Answer 6

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A) +19.15 index arm.

Question 7

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is removed from the forward compartment under Loading Conditions WS-
1?
A) 27.1 percent MAC.
B) 26.8 percent MAC.
C) 30.0 percent MAC.

Answer 7

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A) 27.1 percent MAC.

Question 8

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) Where is the new CG if the weight is added to the aft compartment under Loading Conditions WS-2?
A) +17.06 index arm.
B) +14.82 index arm.
C) +12.13 index arm.

Answer 8

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C) +12.13 index arm.

Question 9

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is added to the forward compartment under Loading Conditions WS-3?
A) 11.4 percent MAC
B) 14.3 percent MAC.
C) 14.5 percent MAC.

Answer 9

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B) 14.3 percent MAC.

Question 10

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) Where is the new CG if the weight is removed from the aft compartment under Loading Conditions WS-4?
A) +15.53 index arm.
B) +8.50 index arm.
C) -93.51 index arm.

Answer 10

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B) +8.50 index arm.

Question 11

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(Refer to appendix 2, figure 44.) What is the new CG if the weight is removed from the forward compartment under Loading Conditions WS-5?
A) 31.9 percent MAC.
B) 19.1 percent MAC.
C) 35.2 percent MAC.

Answer 11

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A) 31.9 percent MAC.

Question 12

(Refer to figure 457.) You are flying an approach at a landing gross weight of 74,000 pounds when ATC notifies you of a 10 knot increase in headwind. What is the effect on Vref speed?
A) Vref does not change.
B) Vref will decrease.
C) Vref will increase.

Answer 12

A) Vref does not change.

Question 13

(Refer to figure 457.) You are flying an approach at a landing gross weight of 74,000 pounds when ATC notifies you that the runway has just become wet due to a rain shower. What is the effect on Vref speed?
A) Vref does not change.
B) Vref will decrease.
C) Vref will increase.

Answer 13

A) Vref does not change.

Question 14

(Refer to figure 457.) You are flying an approach at a landing gross weight of 74,000 pounds when ATC notifies you of a 10 knot increase in headwind. What is the effect on Vref speed and landing distance?
A) Vref does not change and landing distance will decrease.
B) Vref will decrease and landing distance will decrease.
C) Vref will increase and landing distance will increase.

Answer 14

A) Vref does not change and landing distance will decrease.

Question 15

(Refer to figure 457.) You are flying an approach at a landing gross weight of 74,000 pounds when ATC notifies you that the runway has just become wet due to a rain shower. What is the effect on Vref speed and landing distance?
A) Vref does not change and landing distance will increase.
B) Vref will increase and landing distance will increase.
C) Vref will increase and landing distance will remain the same.

Answer 15

A) Vref does not change and landing distance will increase.

Question 16

(Refer to figure 440.) With a reference A of 2.5 and a reference B of 30.5, takeoff weight is limited to
A) 77,500 pounds.
B) 78,500 pounds.
C) 75,000 pounds.

Answer 16

C) 75,000 pounds.

Question 17

(Refer to figure 459.) You are PIC in an aircraft with 17,000 pounds of cargo scheduled for a 1,550 NM flight in still air. Can you take another 1,000 pounds of cargo and still be under MTOW? [PLEASE READ THE EXPLANATION !]
A) Yes.
B) No.
C) Need more information.

Answer 17

A) Yes.

Question 18

Dispatch has provided you with performance data based on actual aircraft takeoff weight and current weather conditions. You notice that the Vmcg speed is less than the V1 speed. You should
A) call dispatch to confirm.
B) continue since the relationship between Vmcg speed and V1 speed is safe and normal.
C) reduce the aircraft takeoff weight to lower V1 below Vmcg.

Answer 18

B) continue since the relationship between Vmcg speed and V1 speed is safe and normal.

Question 19

Which condition has the effect of greatly reducing critical engine failure speed (V1) on transport category airplane?
A) Runway length.
B) Tire pressure.
C) Braking effectiveness.

Answer 19

A) Runway length.

Question 20

Departure procedures are based on what aircraft operating conditions?
A) Engine out conditions.
B) All engines operating.
C) Emergency contingency procedures.

Answer 20

B) All engines operating.