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Mass and Balance ATPL

Mass and Balance ATPL

Frage 1 von 50

1

The higher the Takeoff Mass:
1) Manoeuvrability is reduced.
2) Range will decrease but endurance will increase.
3) Gliding range will reduce.
4) Stalling speed will increase.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1,2,3,4

  • 3

  • 1,4

  • 4

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Frage 2 von 50

1

A flight benefits from a strong tailwind which was not forecast.
On arrival at destination a straight in approach and immediate
landing clearance is given. The Landing Mass will be
higher than planned and:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • the approach path will be steeper.

  • the landing distance will be unaffected.

  • the landing distance required will be longer.

  • the approach path will be steeper and threshold speed
    higher.

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Frage 3 von 50

1

When considering the effects of increased mass on an aeroplane,
which of the following is true?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Flight endurance will be increased.

  • Stalling speeds will be lower.

  • Gradient of climb for a given power setting will be higher.

  • Stalling speeds will be higher.

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Frage 4 von 50

1

If an aeroplane is at a higher mass than anticipated, for a given
airspeed the angle of attack will:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • remain constant, drag will decrease and endurance will decrease.

  • be decreased, drag will decrease and endurance will increase.

  • be greater, drag will increase and endurance will decrease.

  • remain constant, drag will increase and endurance will increase.

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Frage 5 von 50

1

Fuel loaded onto an aeroplane is 15.400 kg but is erroneously
entered into the load and trim sheet as 14.500 kg. This error
is not detected by the flight crew but they will notice that:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • V, will be reached sooner than expected.

  • speed at un-stick will be higher than expected.

  • V, will be increased.

  • the aeroplane will rotate much earlier than expected.

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Frage 6 von 50

1

In order to provide an adequate buffet boundary at the commencement
of the cruise a speed of 1,3 Vs is used. At a mass
of 120.000 kg this is a CAS of 180 kts. If the mass of the aeroplane
is increased to 135.000 kg the value of 1,3 V 5 will be:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • increased to 202 kts but, since the same angle of attack
    is used, drag and range will remain the same.

  • unaffected as Vs always occurs at the same angle of attack.

  • increased to 191 kts, drag will decrease and air distance
    per kg of fuel will increase.

  • increased to 191 kts, drag will increase and air distance per kg
    of fuel will decrease.

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Frage 7 von 50

1

An additional baggage container is loaded into the aft cargo
compartment but is not entered into the load and trim sheet.
The aeroplane will be heavier than expected and calculated
takeoff safety speeds:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • are unaffected but V, will be increased.

  • will not be achieved.

  • will be greater than required.

  • will give reduced safety margins.

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Frage 8 von 50

1

Prior to departure an aeroplane is loaded with 16.500 lit res
of fuel at a fuel density of 780 kg/m3. This is entered into
the load sheet as 16.500 kg and calculations are carried out accordingly.
As a result of this error, the aeroplane is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • heavier than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds
    will be too high.

  • lighter than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will
    be too low.

  • lighter than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will
    be too high.

  • heavier than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds
    will be too low.

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Frage 9 von 50

1

At maximum certificated Takeoff Mass, an aeroplane departs
from an airfield which is not limiting for either takeoff or Landing
Masses. During initial climb the number one engine suffers
a contained disintegration. An emergency is declared
and the aeroplane returns to departure airfield for an immediate
landing. The most likely result of this action will be:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a landing short resultant from the increased angle of approach
    due to the very high aeroplane mass.

  • a high threshold speed and possible undercarriage or other
    structural failure.

  • a high threshold speed and a shorter stop distance.

  • a landing further along the runway than normal.

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Frage 10 von 50

1

During a violent avoidance manoeuvre, a light twin aircraft
certified to EASA requirements, was subjected to an instantaneous
load factor of 4,2. The Flight Manual specifies that
the aircraft is certified in the normal category for a load factor
of -1,9 to +3,8. Considering the certification requirements
and taking into account that the manufacturer of the twin
did not include, during its conception, a supplementary margin
in the flight envelope, it might be possible to observe:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • rupture of one or more structural components.

  • a permanent deformation of the structure.

  • an elastic deformation whilst the load was applied,
    but no permanent distortion.

  • no distortion, permanent or temporary, of the structure.

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Frage 11 von 50

1

If an extra load is loaded into an aircraft, the stall speed
is likely to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • stay the same.

  • decrease.

  • increase.

  • change depending on whether the load was placed FWD
    or AFT ofthe eG.

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Frage 12 von 50

1

Overloading has the following effects on performance:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • increased takeoff and landing distance, reduced rate of climb
    and increased fuel consumption.

  • increased takeoff and landing distance, increased rate
    of climb and increased fuel consumption.

  • reduced takeoff and landing distance, increased VNE
    and increased fuel consumption.

  • reduced takeoff and landing distance, increased VNE
    and reduced rate of climb.

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Frage 13 von 50

1

Over-loading would result in:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a decrease in stalling speed.

  • a decrease in fuel consumption.

  • an increase in range.

  • a reduction of aircraft performance.

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Frage 14 von 50

1

Is it possible to fly a certified aircraft at a regulated Takeoff
Mass with both full Traffic Load and a full fuel load?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • All aircraft at all times.

  • No, it is not possible.

  • Only if the performance limited Takeoff Mass is less than
    the structural limited Takeoff Mass.

  • Some aircraft in some cases

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Frage 15 von 50

1

For a conventional, nose wheel aircraft configuration,
the higher the Takeoff Mass:

1) Range will decrease but endurance will increase.
2) Gliding range will reduce.
3) Stalling speed will increase.
4) Stick forces at rotation will increase.
Select the combination of correct statements:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1, 3

  • 1,3,4

  • 2, 4

  • 3, 4

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Frage 16 von 50

1

Which of the following statements is correct?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The station (STA) is always the location of the centre of gravity
    in relation to a reference pOint, normally the leading edge
    of the wing at MAC.

  • A tail heavy aeroplane is less stable and stalls at a lower speed
    than a nose heavy aeroplane.

  • The centre of gravity is given in percent of MAC calculated
    from the leading edge of the wing, where MAC always =
    the wing chord halfway between the centre line of the fuselage
    and the wing tip.

  • If the actual centre of gravity is located behind the aft limit
    the aeroplane longitudinal stability increases.

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Frage 17 von 50

1

During takeoff you notice that, for a given elevator input, the
aeroplane rotates much more rapidly than expected. This isan
indication that:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • the aeroplane is overloaded.

  • the centre of gravity may be towards the aft limit.

  • the centre of gravity is too far forward.

  • the centre of pressure is aft of the centre of gravity.

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Frage 18 von 50

1

If the aeroplane is neutrally stable, this would suggest that:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • the CG is forward.

  • the CG is in mid range.

  • the CG is on the rear limit.

  • the CG is behind the rear limit.

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Frage 19 von 50

1

An aeroplane is loaded with its centre of gravity towards
the rear limit. This will result in:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • an increase in longitudinal stability.

  • a reduction in power required for a given speed.

  • an increased fuel consumption as a result of increased drag.

  • an increased risk of stalling due to a decrease in tailplane moment.

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Frage 20 von 50

1

If the centre of gravity of an aeroplane moves forward during
flight the elevator control will:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • become heavier making the aeroplane more difficult to manoeuvre
    in pitch.

  • become lighter making the aeroplane more difficult to manoeuvre
    in pitch.

  • become heavier making the aeroplane more easy to manoeuvre
    in pitch.

  • become lighter making the aeroplane more easy to manoeuvre
    in pitch.

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Frage 21 von 50

1

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

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • be caused by a centre of gravity, which is towards the forward
    limit.

  • be caused by a centre of gravity, which is towards the rearward
    limit.

  • be totally unrelated to the position of the centre of gravity.

  • cause the centre of gravity to move forwards.

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Frage 22 von 50

1

The mass displacement caused by landing gear extension:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • does not create a longitudinal moment.

  • creates a pitch-up longitudinal moment.

  • creates a longitudinal moment in the direction (pitch-up
    or pitch-down) determined by the type of landing gear.

  • creates a pitch-down longitudinal moment.

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Frage 23 von 50

1

What determines the longitudinal stability of an aeroplane?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The dihedral, angle of sweepback and the keel effect.

  • The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder and rudder
    trim tab.

  • The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.

  • The location of the centre of gravity with respect to the neutral
    point.

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Frage 24 von 50

1

The stalling speed of an aeroplane will be highest when it is
loaded with a:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • high gross mass and aft centre of gravity.

  • low gross mass and forward centre of gravity.

  • low gross mass and aft centre of gravity.

  • high gross mass and forward centre of gravity.

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Frage 25 von 50

1

If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit, the aeroplane
will:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • benefit from reduced drag due to the decrease in angle
    of attack.

  • require elevator trim, which will result in an increase in fuel
    consumption.

  • require less power for a given airspeed.

  • tend to over rotate during takeoff.

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Frage 26 von 50

1

Which of the following statements is correct?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • If the actual centre of gravity is close to the forward limit
    of the centre of gravity the aeroplane may be unstable, making
    it necessary to increase elevator forces.

  • If the actual centre of gravity is located behind the aft limit
    of centre of gravity it is possible that the aeroplane will be
    unstable, making it necessary to increase elevator forces.

  • A tail heavy aeroplane is less stable and stalls at a lower speed than a nose heavy aeroplane

  • The lowest stalling speed is obtained if the actual centre
    of gravity is located in the middle between the aft and forward
    limit of centre of gravity.

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Frage 27 von 50

1

Which ofthe following is most likely to affect the range of centre
of gravity positions on an aeroplane?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The need to minimize drag forces and so improve efficiency.

  • Location of the undercarriage.

  • The need to maintain a low value of stalling speed.

  • Elevator and tailplane (horizontal stabilizer) effectiveness
    in all flight conditions.

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Frage 28 von 50

1

When the centre of gravity is at the forward limit, an aeroplane
will be:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • extremely stable and will require excessive elevator control
    to change pitch.

  • extremely stable and require small elevator control to change
    pitch.

  • extremely unstable and require excessive elevator control
    to change pitch.

  • extremely unstable and require small elevator control
    to change pitch.

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Frage 29 von 50

1

Assuming gross mass, altitude and airspeed remain unchanged,
movement of the centre of gravity from the forward
to the aft limit will cause:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • increased cruise range.

  • higher stall speed.

  • lower optimum cruising speed.

  • reduced maximum cruise range.

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Frage 30 von 50

1

With the centre of gravity on the forward limit which
of the following is to be expected?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • A decrease of the stalling speed.

  • A decrease in the landing speed.

  • A decrease in range.

  • A tendency to yaw to the right on takeoff.

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Frage 31 von 50

1

If nose wheel moves aft during gear retraction, how will
this movement affect the location of the ce"ntre of gravity (CG)
on the aircraft?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • It will not affect the CG location.

  • It will cause the CG to move aft.

  • It will cause the CG to move forward.

  • The CG location will change, but the direction cannot be told
    from the information given.

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Frage 32 von 50

1

In cruise flight, an aft centre of gravity location will:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • decrease longitudinal static stability.

  • increase longitudinal static stability.

  • does not influence longitudinal static stability.

  • not change the static curve of stability into longitudinal.

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Frage 33 von 50

1

A forward CG would result in:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a reduced rate of climb.

  • a decrease in cruise range.

  • a decrease in both rate of climb and cruise range.

  • an increase in both rate of climb and cruise range.

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Frage 34 von 50

1

Who establishes the limits of CG?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The CAA.

  • The JAA.

  • The manufacturer.

  • The insurers.

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Frage 35 von 50

1

What effect does the CG on the aft limit have on the fuel consumption
of an aeroplane?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Increase

  • Decrease

  • No effect

  • Marginal increase

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Frage 36 von 50

1

Which combination of weight and CG position will produce
the highest stalling speed?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Heavy weight and aft CG.

  • Heavy weight and forward CG.

  • Low weight and aft CG.

  • Low weight and forward CG.

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Frage 37 von 50

1

If the CG is aft of the neutral point it results in:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • increased stability with increased elevator trim.

  • decreased stability with decreased elevator trim.

  • neutral stability.

  • longitudinal instability.

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Frage 38 von 50

1

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

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • be caused by the CG towards the forward limit.

  • be caused by the CG at the aerodynamic centre ofthe aircraft.

  • be totally unrelated to the position of the CG.

  • cause the CG to move forwards.

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Frage 39 von 50

1

The undercarriage of an aircraft moves rearward when it is being
retracted. Does this affect the CG?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • No, the position of the CG would remain the same.

  • Yes, but the CG movement could not be calculated.

  • Yes, the CG would move aft.

  • Yes, the CG would move forward.

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Frage 40 von 50

1

The effect of operating an aeroplane with a CG too far forward
is to experience:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • inability or difficulty in trimming when flaps are retracted.

  • lower stick forces per G loading.

  • inability or difficulty in flaring on touchdown, resulting
    in nose-wheel landing first.

  • lower stalling speed.

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Frage 41 von 50

1

The handling and performance problems encountered with
a CG too far aft include:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • improvement in nose wheel steering.

  • higher stick forces per G loading with no risk of over-stressing
    the airframe in maneuvers.

  • difficulty or inability to recover from a spin.

  • no likelihood of a nose up overbalance (on a tricycle gear aircraft)
    on the ground resulting in tail damage.

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Frage 42 von 50

1

For a large aircraft where the main and nose landing gears retract
forward, the effect on the CG on lowering the gear is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • to move aft.

  • to move forward.

  • to remain static.

  • to move forward then aft.

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Frage 43 von 50

1

Select the correct statement for the CG safe range:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The safe range falls between the front and rear CG limits
    but does not include them.

  • The safe range falls between the front and rear CG limits
    but only includes the fwd limit.

  • The safe range falls between the front and rear CG limits
    but only includes the aft limit.

  • The safe range falls between the front and rear CG limits
    and includes both limits.

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Frage 44 von 50

1

In cruise, an extreme aft longitudinal centre of gravity:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • moves away the cyclic stick from its forward stop and increases
    the stress in the rotor head.

  • brings the cyclic stick closer to its forward stop and decreases
    the stress in the rotor head.

  • moves away the cyclic stick from its forward stop and decreases
    the stresses in the head rotors.

  • brings the cyclic stick closer to its forward stop and increases
    the stress in the rotor head.

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Frage 45 von 50

1

For a given configuration, the stall speed of an aeroplane will
be highest when loaded:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • to a low Total Mass with the most forward CG.

  • to a low Total Mass with the most aft CG.

  • to the maximum allowable mass with the most aft CG.

  • to the maximum allowable mass with the most forward CG.

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Frage 46 von 50

1

What effect has a centre of gravity close to the most forward
limit?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • A reduction in the specific fuel consumption.

  • A decreased induced drag.

  • A better rate of climb capability.

  • A reduced rate of climb capability.

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Frage 47 von 50

1

When must the centre of gravity be computed?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • After every 400 hrs inspection.

  • Prior to every flight.

  • At least every four years.

  • During every yearly inspection.

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Frage 48 von 50

1

The effect of an aircraft being tail heavy would be a:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • decrease in range.

  • tendency to pitch down during final stage of landing.

  • decreased stalling speed.

  • tendency to roll right during takeoff.

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Frage 49 von 50

1

One effect on an aircraft that is nose-heavy is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a tendency for the nose to pitch-up.

  • an increase in range.

  • a decrease in stability.

  • an increase in drag, due to excessive elevator trim.

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Frage 50 von 50

1

With the centre of gravity outside the forward limit:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • longitudinal stability would be reduced and stick forces
    in pitch increased.

  • longitudinal stability would be reduced and stick forces
    in pitch reduced.

  • longitudinal stability would be increased and stick force
    in pitch reduced.

  • longitudinal stability would be increased and stick forces
    in pitch increased.

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