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Asignatura: ___ PESO Y BALANCE ___ Instructor: _________________________

Nombre del estudiante: ________ _______________________________

Grupo: _________ Fecha: _______________ Calificación: ______________________

Parcial: __1__ Final: __ __ Supletorio: _____ Habilitación: _______ Quiz________

COMPETITION DEVELOPED: The student has clarity in the concepts of the weight and
balance, to achieve the correct execution of maintenance
In the next test, we evaluate the concepts learned in the first module (Need and
Requirements for Aircraft Weighing Weight and Balance, Terminology, Procedures for
Weighing an Aircraft).
20 questions are asked, for which you have 60 minutes. In each question you must
choose the best option. Any questions regarding the test make it known to the
instructor
1. To obtain useful weight data for purposes of determining the CG, it is necessary
that an aircraft be weighed
A. In a level flight attitude
B. With all items of useful load installed
C. With no more than minimum fuel (1/12-gallon per METO horsepower) in all fuel tanks.
D. With pallets and cargo containers.

2. The maximum weight of an aircraft is the.

A. Empty weight plus crew, maximum fuel, cargo, and baggage.
B. Empty weight plus crew, passengers, and fixed equipment.
C. Empty weight plus useful load.
D. Empty weight only.

3. What should be clearly indicated on the aircraft weighing form

A. Minimum allowable gross weight.
B. Weight of unusable fuel.
C. Weighing points.
D. Maximum allowable gross weight.

4. What type of measurement is used to designate the arm in weight and balance
computation
A. Distance.
B. Weight.
C. Weight x distance.
D. Long.
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5. When dealing with weight and balance of an aircraft, the term 'maximum weight' is
interpreted to mean the maximum.
A. Weight of the empty aircraft.
B. Weight of the useful load.
C. Authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents.
D. Maximum permissible weight of a loaded aircraft (passengers, crew, and cargo)
without fuel.

6. Zero fuel weight is the.

A. Dry weight plus the weight of full crew, passengers, and cargo.
B. Basic operating weight without crew, fuel, and cargo.
C. Maximum permissible weight of a loaded aircraft (passengers, crew, and cargo)
without fuel.
D. Empty weight only.

7. If it is necessary to weigh an aircraft with full fuel tanks, all fuel weight must be
subtracted from the scale reading(s).
A. Except minimum fuel.
B. Including unusable fuel.
C. Except unusable fuel.
D. Maximum permissible weight of a loaded aircraft (passengers, crew, and cargo)
without fuel.

8. The empty weight of an airplane is determined by.

A. Adding the net weight of each weighing point and multiplying the measured distance to
the datum.
B. Subtracting the tare weight from the scale reading and adding the weight of each
weighing point.
C. Multiplying the measured distance from each weighing point to the datum times the
sum of scale reading less the tare weight.
D. Maximum permissible weight of a loaded aircraft (passengers, crew, and cargo)
without fuel.

9. The major source of weight change for most aircraft as they age is caused by.
A. Accumulation of grime and debris in hard-to-reach areas of the structure, and moisture
absorption in cabin insulation.
B. Repairs and alterations.
C. Installation of hardware and safety wire, and added layers of primer and paint on the
structure.
D. Cleaness aerodynamyc.

10. The maximum weight as used in weight and balance control of a given aircraft can
normally be found.
A. By adding the weight of full fuel, pilot, passengers, and maximum allowable baggage to the
empty weight.
B. In the Aircraft Specification or Type Certificate Data Sheet.
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C. By adding the empty weight and payload.

D. Advisory circular UAEAC.

11. If a 40-pound generator applies +1400 inch-pounds to a reference axis, the generator is
located
A. – 35 from the axis
B. – 25 from the axis
C. + 25 from the axis
D. + 35 from the axis

12. To obtain useful weight data for purposes of determining the CG, it is necessary that an
aircraft be weighed.
A. In a level flight attitude.
B. With all items of useful load installed.
C. With no more than minimum fuel (1/12-gallon per METO horsepower) in all fuel tanks.
C. With pallets and cargo containers.

13. Use of which of the following generally yields the highest degree of aircraft leveling
accuracy
A. Plumb bob and chalk line.
B. Spirit level(s).
C. Electronic load cell(s).
D. Mechanical load cell(s).

14. What approved document gives the leveling means to be used when weighing an aircraft
A. Type Certificate Data Sheet.
B. UAEAC Weight and balance advisory.
C. Manufacturer's maintenance manual.
D. AFM Manual.

15. What determines whether the value of a moment is preceded by a plus (+) or a minus (-)
sign in aircraft weight and balance
A. The location of the weight in reference to the datum.
B. The result of a weight being added or removed and its location relative to the datum.
C. The location of the datum in reference to the aircraft CG.
D. The location of the weight in reference to the MAC.

16. When an aircraft is positioned for weighing on scales located under each landing gear
wheel, which of the following may cause erroneous scale readings
A. Gear downlocks installed.
B. Parking brakes set.
C. Parking brakes not set.
D. Gear downlocks not installed.

17. A que es igual el peso vacío del avión

A. A el peso del avión más el peso de la tripulación.
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B. El peso del avión más el peso del combustible de operación.

C. El peso del avión más el aceite del motor y el combustible total de los tanques.
D. Al peso del avión más el combustible sin usar, el aceite del motor y los fluidos de operación.

18. If the reference datum line is placed at the nose of an airplane rather than at the firewall or
some other location aft of the nose
A. All measurement arms will be in negative numbers.
B. All measurement arms will be in positive numbers.
C. Measurement arms can be either positive or negative numbers depending on the
manufacturer's preference.
D. All measurement arms will not be in negative numbers.

19. Cuál es la fórmula de brazo:

A. P x B
B. M / P
C. P / B
D. m x a.

20. Cuál es el factor más importante por el cual se debe realizar el peso y balance de la
aeronave
A. Para la seguridad del vuelo.
B. Para determinar la cantidad de pasajeros a bordo de la aeronave.
C. Para determinar la cantidad de combustible que debe llevar la aeronave.
D. Para no llevar el motor a su límite máximo de operación.
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1. The useful load of an aircraft consists of the

A. Pallets and cargo containers.
B. Crew, usable fuel, oil, and fixed equipment.
C. Crew, passengers, usable fuel, oil, cargo, and fixed equipment.
D. Crew, usable fuel, passengers, and cargo.

2. Cuál es la definición de brazo:

A. Distancia desde el centro de gravedad a cualquier punto de la aeronave.
B. La distancia horizontal desde la línea de referencia Datum al punto donde se aplica una
fuerza.
C. La sumatoria de todas la fuerzas generadas en la aeronave.
D. El punto de la aeronave donde todas las fuerzas son iguales a cero.

3. Which of the following can provide the empty weight of an aircraft if the aircraft's weight
and balance records become lost, destroyed, or otherwise inaccurate
A. Reweighing the aircraft.
B. The applicable Aircraft Specification or Type Certificate Data Sheet.
C. The applicable flight manual or pilot's operating handbook.
D. Calculate of weight of airplane.

4. Two boxes which weigh 10 pounds and 5 pounds are placed in an airplane so that their
distance aft from the CG are 4 feet and 2 feet respectively. How far forward of the CG
should a third box, weighing 20 pounds, be placed so that the CG will not be changed?
A. 3,0 feet
B. 4,5 feet
C. 8,0 feet
D. 2,5 feet

5. If it is necessary to weigh an aircraft with full fuel tanks, all fuel weight must be subtracted
from the scale reading(s)
A. Except minimum fuel
B. Including unusable fuel
C. Except unusable fuel
D. Including minimum fuel

6. El leading edge es el mismo

A. Brazo.
B. Borde de ataque.
C. Borde de salida.
D. Centro de gravedad.

7. Cuál es la fórmula de momento:

A. M= P x B
B. M= P / B
C. M= L.R x B
D. M= P / Bx2.
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8. The useful load of an aircraft is the difference between.

A. Zero fuel weight minus basic weight.
B. Maximum ramp or takeoff weight as applicable, and zero fuel weight.
C. (1) The weight of an aircraft with all seats filled, full baggage/cargo, and full fuel, and (2)
aircraft weight with all seats empty, no baggage/cargo, and minimum operating fuel.
D. The maximum takeoff weight and basic empty weight.

9. In the process of weighing an airplane toward obtaining the CG, the arms from the weighing
points always extend
A. Parallel to the centerline of the airplane.
B. Straight forward from each of the landing gear.
C. Directly from each weighing point to the others.
D. Straight forward from each of the engine support.

10. The amount of fuel used for computing empty weight and corresponding CG is
A. Usable fuel
B. Empty fuel tanks
C. The amount of fuel necessary for ½ hour of operation
D. The amount of fuel necessary for 1 hour of operation

11. Que es borde de ataque

A. Es la parte delantera del plano por donde sale el viento.
B. Es la parte trasera del plano por donde entra el viento.
C. Es la parte delantera del plano por donde entra el viento.
D. Es la parte trasera del plano por donde sale el viento.

12. (1) Private aircraft are required by regulations to be weighed periodically.

(2) Private aircraft are required to be weighed after making any alteration.
Regarding the above statements,
A. Neither No 1 nor No 2 is true
B. Only No 1 is true
C. Only No 1 is true
D. Both No 1 and No 2 is true

13. Cuál es la definición de DATUM

A. Línea horizontal que se extiende desde la nariz hasta la cola del avión.
B. Línea imaginaria para efectuar la ubicación del centro de gravedad.
C. Línea vertical imaginaria, a partir de la cual se toman todas las distancias horizontales para
los propósitos de peso y balance.
D. Línea de referencia imaginaria donde se realizan todos los movimientos de la aeronave.

14. The maximum weight of an aircraft is the

A. Empty weight plus useful load
B. Empty weight plus crew, passengers, and fixed equipment
C. Empty weight plus crew, passengers, and fixed equipment
D. Empty weight plus crew, maximum fuel and baggage
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15. Definir momento:

A. Es igual al producto del peso de un componente, cosa o persona multiplicado por el brazo.
B. Es la distancia del centro de gravedad al lugar del datum.
C. Cuando todos los pesos de la aeronave se encuentran en balance.
D. Lugar de la aeronave donde se encuentra ubicado el centro de gravedad.

16. What determines whether the value of a moment is preceded by a plus (+) or a minus (-)
sign in aircraft weight and balance
A. The location of the weight in reference to the datum.
B. The result of a weight being added or removed and its location relative to the datum.
C. The location of the datum in reference to the aircraft CG.
D. The location of the weight in reference to the MAC.

17. In a balance computation of an aircraft from which an item located aft of the datum was
removed, use
A. (+) weight X (-) arm (-) momento
B. (-) weight X (-) arm (+) moment
C. (-) weight X (+) arm (-) moment
D. (+) weight X (+) arm (w) moment

18. What type of measurement is used to designate the arm in weight and balance
computation?
A. Distance
B. Weight
C. Weight x distance
D. Weight / distance

19. When dealing with weight and balance of an aircraft, the term 'maximum weight' is
interpreted to mean the maximum
A. Weight of the payload
B. Weight of the useful load
C. Weight of the empty aircraft
D. Authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents

20. Que es borde de salida

A. Es la parte delantera del plano por donde sale el viento.
B. Es la parte trasera del plano por donde entra el viento.
C. Es la parte delantera del plano por donde entra el viento.
D. Es la parte trasera del plano por donde sale el viento.