DADE Load Planning & Weight and Balance

Question 1

What is Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW)?

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowable weight of an aircraft without any usable fuel

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The maximum weight of the aircraft at takeoff

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The maximum weight of fuel that can be loaded

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The weight of the aircraft without passengers or cargo

Question 2

The Center of Gravity (CG) envelope defines which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The acceptable forward and aft limits within which CG must remain for safe flight

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The range of approved fuel tank locations on the aircraft

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The maximum structural weight limits certified for the aircraft

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The location of the aircraft's aerodynamic center of lift

Question 3

Basic Operating Weight (BOW) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The weight of the aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and operational equipment but excluding payload and usable fuel

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The weight of the aircraft structure and engines only

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The maximum takeoff weight minus usable fuel

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The empty weight of the aircraft as delivered from the manufacturer

Question 4

In weight and balance, payload is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Revenue-generating load including passengers, baggage, and cargo

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The total weight of usable fuel loaded for the flight

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The weight of flight crew and their equipment

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The structural weight of seats and cabin furnishings

Question 5

What is the primary concern when an aircraft's CG approaches the forward limit?

Accepted Answer

Reduced elevator effectiveness and higher control forces required for rotation

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Reduced fuel efficiency due to increased drag

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Increased nose-up attitude causing passenger discomfort

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Increased risk of tail strike during cruise

Question 6

A dispatcher calculates that an aircraft will exceed its Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) at the destination. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Plan a fuel burn-off holding pattern or jettison procedure to reach MLW before landing

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Approve the flight and authorize the crew to handle it operationally

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Increase payload to redistribute weight and lower the effective landing weight

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Declare an emergency to receive authorization for an overweight landing

Question 7

Operational Empty Weight (OEW) differs from the manufacturer's empty weight in that OEW includes:

Accepted Answer

Operator-specific items such as galley equipment, crew members, and company-installed modifications

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Only the weight of permanent structural components

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Passenger weight calculated using standard weights

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Maximum fuel capacity of all tanks