W&B/Performance

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1
Your aircraft is equipped with an air conditioner labeled 'for ground use only'. What will happen to the takeoff roll distance if the air condition remains on
Takeoff distance increases.
2
TAS and groundspeed are higher proportionally
At higher density altitude.
3
If all index units are positive when computing weight and balance, the location of the datum would be at the
Nose, or out in front of the airplane.
4
Why does the pilot expect lower aircraft performance at a higher relative humidity
Water vapor is lighter than air, so the air is less dense.
5
When computing weight and balance, the basic empty weight includes the weight of the airframe, engines, and all installed optional equipment. Basic empty weight also includes
The unusable fuel, operating fluids, and full oil.
6
What is the effect of a downhill runway slope on takeoff performance
Decreased takeoff distance.
7
What is 'static load'
The load imposed on an aircraft structure due to the weight of the aircraft and its contents.
8
What items should be added to the basic empty weight when calculating weight and balance
Optional equipment.
9
When a headwind shears to a tailwind, how does it affect the performance of an airplane
Performance will decrease.
10
The CG of an aircraft may be determined by
Dividing total moments by total weight.
11
The performance tables of an aircraft for takeoff and climb are based on
Pressure/Density altitude.
12
To achieve maximum range of an aircraft, what action should be taken as fuel is consumed and the aircraft becomes lighter
Decrease power to maintain constant airspeed.
13
What can be found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of an aircraft
Center of gravity.
14
Density altitude is equal to field elevation when
Standard atmospheric conditions exist.
15
During preflight, you need to know fuel burn because this allows you to calculate
Maximum endurance.
16
Ensure the maximum zero fuel weight is within range is important to
Reduce the potential for structural damage.
17
From what place on the aircraft should the distance to objects be measured to keep the weight and balance measurements consistently accurate
Datum.
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