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Chapter 8 Unit Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?

a)

Unusable fuel and undrainable oil

b)

Only the airframe, powerplant and optional equipment

c)

Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity

2.

An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?

a)

15.7 gallons

b)

16.2 gallons

c)

18.4 gallons

d)

20 gallons

3.

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

a)

VY

b)

VA

c)

VX

d)

VFE

4.

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?

a)

VY

b)

VA

c)

VX

d)

VLE

5.

What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?

a)

A.Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades

b)

A.Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than low density altitudes

c)

A.Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air

6.

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

a)

Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude

b)

High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude

c)

High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude

7.

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?

a)

It increases engine performance

b)

It decreases climb performance

c)

It increases takeoff performance

d)

No effect whatsoever

8.

What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?

a)

It increases performance

b)

A.It decreases performance

c)

It has no effect on performance

d)

It decreases performance only at low altitude

9.

If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster

a)

Airspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and better control throughout the landing roll

b)

Groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point

c)

Groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of undershooting the desired touchdown point

10.

(Refer to Fig 36) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000 NM flight under the following conditions:

Pressure Altitude: 8,000 ft

Temperature: 22o C

Manifold Pressure: 20.8” Hg

Wind: Calm

a)

60.2 gallons

b)

70.1 gallons

c)

73.2 gallons

11.

(Refer to Fig 36) What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 ft on a standard day with 65% max continuous power?

a)

10.6 gallons per hour

b)

11.2 gallons per hour

c)

11.8 gallons per hour

12.

(Refer to Fig 36) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2450 RPM to achieve 65% max continuous power at 6,500 ft with a temperature 36o F higher than standard

a)

19.8 inches Hg

b)

20.8 inches Hg

c)

21.0 inches Hg

13.

(Refer to Fig 37) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 degrees at 30 knots

a)

19 knots

b)

23 knots

c)

30 knots

d)

34 knots

14.

(Refer to Fig 37) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45 degrees crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots

a)

20 knots

b)

25 knots

c)

29 knots

d)

35 knots

15.

(Refer to Fig 37) What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30 deg crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 kt?

a)

16 knots

b)

20 knots

c)

24 knots

d)

30 knots

16.

(Refer to Fig 37) With a reported wind of North at 20 kt, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-kt max crosswind component?

a)

Runway 6

b)

Runway 28

c)

Runway 32

17.

(Refer to Fig 37) With a reported wind of South at 20 kt, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-kt max crosswind component?

a)

Runway 10

b)

Runway 14

c)

Runway 24

18.

(Refer to Fig 37) What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 degrees at 30 knots?

a)

15 knots

b)

19 knots

c)

23 knots

d)

30 knots

19.

(Refer to Fig 39) Determine the approximate ground roll distance

Pressure Altitude: Sea Level

Headwind: 4 Knots

Temperature: Standard

a)

356 ft

b)

401 ft

c)

490 ft

20.

(Refer to Fig 39) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50 foot obstacle

Pressure Altitude: 7,500 feet

Headwind: 8 Knots

Temperature: 32o F

Runway: Hard Surface

a)

1,004 ft

b)

1,205 ft

c)

1,506 ft

21.

(Refer to Fig 39) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50 foot obstacle

Pressure Altitude: 5,000 feet

Headwind: 8 Knots

Temperature: 41o F

Runway: Hard Surface

a)

837 ft

b)

956 ft

c)

1,076 ft

22.

(Refer to Fig 39) Determine the approximate ground roll distance

Pressure Altitude: 5,000 feet

Headwind: Calm

Temperature: 101o F

a)

495 ft

b)

545 ft

c)

445 ft

23.

(Refer to Fig 39) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50 foot obstacle

Pressure Altitude: 3,750 feet

Headwind: 12 Knots

Temperature: Standard

a)

794 ft

b)

836 ft

c)

816 ft

24.

(Refer to Fig 41) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50 foot obstacle

OAT: Standard

Pressure Altitude: 4,000 feet

Takeoff Weight: 2,800 lb

Headwind component: Calm

a)

1,500 ft

b)

1,750 ft

c)

2,000 ft

25.

(Refer to Fig 41) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50 foot obstacle

OAT: Standard

Pressure Altitude: Sea Level

Takeoff Weight: 2,700 lb

Headwind component: Calm

a)

1,000 ft

b)

1,400 ft

c)

1,700 ft

26.

(Refer to Fig 41) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff

OAT: 101o F

Pressure Altitude: 2,000 feet

Takeoff Weight: 2,750 lb

Headwind component: Calm

a)

1,150 ft

b)

1,300 ft

c)

1,800 ft

27.

(Refer to Fig 41) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff

OAT: 90o F

Pressure Altitude: 2,000 feet

Takeoff Weight: 2,500 lb

Headwind component: 20 knots

a)

650 ft

b)

800 ft

c)

1,000 ft

28.

Given (Table Above)

The CG is located how far aft of datum?

a)

CG 92.44

b)

CG 94.01

c)

CG 119.8

29.

(Refer to Figs 33 and 34) What is the max amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows:

Front Seat Occupants: 387 lb

Rear Seat Occupants: 293 lb

Fuel: 35 gallons

a)

45 lb

b)

63 lb

c)

220 lb

30.

(Refer to Figs 33 and 34) Determine if the aircraft weight and balance is within limits:

Front Seat Occupants: 415 lb

Rear Seat Occupants: 110 lb

Fuel, Main Tanks: 44 gallons

Fuel, Aux Tanks: 19 gallons

Baggage: 32 lb

a)

19 lb overweight, CG within limits

b)

19 lb overweight, CG out of limits forward

c)

Weight within limits, CG out of limits

31.

(Refer to Fig 35) What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope?

Empty Weight = 1350 lb

Empty MOM/1000 = 51.5 lb-in

Pilot/Front Passenger = 250 lb

Rear Passengers = 400 lb

Fuel (30 gallons)

a)

105 lb

b)

110 lb

c)

120 lb

32.

(Refer to Fig 35) Determine the moment of the airplane and determine which category is applicable

Empty Weight = 1350 lb

Empty MOM/1000 = 51.5 lb-in

Pilot/Front Passenger = 310 lb

Rear Passengers = 96 lb

Fuel (38 gallons)

a)

79.2, Utility Category

b)

80.8, Utility Category

c)

81.2, Normal Category

33.

(Refer to Fig 35) What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane at takeoff if loaded as follows?

Empty Weight = 1350 lb

Empty MOM/1000 = 51.5 lb-in

Pilot/Front Passenger = 340 lb

Rear Passengers = 310 lb

Baggage = 45 lb

a)

24 gallons

b)

32 gallons

c)

40 gallons

34.

(Refer to Fig 35) Determine the moment with the following data:

Empty Weight = 1350 lb

Empty MOM/1000 = 51.5 lb-in

Pilot/Front Passenger = 340 lb

Fuel = Capacity (Std Tanks)

a)

69.9 pound-inches

b)

74.9 pound-inches

c)

77.6 pound-inches

35.

(Refer to Fig 35) Determine the moment with the following data

Empty Weight = 1350 lb

Empty MOM/1000 = 51.5 lb-in

Pilot/Front Passenger = 380 lb

Fuel (48 gallons) = 288 lb

a)

78.2, Normal Category

b)

79.2, Normal Category

c)

80.4, Utility Category

36.

(Refer to Figs 33 and 34) Which action can adjust the airplane’s weight to maximum gross weight and the CG within limits for takeoff?

Front Seat Occupants: 425 lb

Rear Seat Occupants: 300 lb

Fuel, Main Tanks: 44 gallons

a)

Drain 12 gallons of fuel

b)

Drain 9 gallons of fuel

c)

Transfer 12 gallons of fuel from main to auxiliary tanks

37.

(Refer to Figs 33 and 34) What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if the airplane weighed 2,890 lb and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff

a)

Weight is reduced by 210 lb and the CG is aft of limits

b)

Weight is reduced by 210 lb and the CG is unaffected

c)

Weight is reduced to 2,680 lb and the CG moves forward

38.

(Refer to Figs 33 and 34) With the airplane loaded as follows, what action can be taken to balance the airplane?

Front Seat Occupants: 411 lb

Rear Seat Occupants: 100 lb

Fuel, Main Tanks: 44 gallons

a)

Fill the auxiliary wing tanks

b)

Add a 100-lb weight to the baggage compartment

c)

Transfer 10 gal of fuel from the main to the auxiliary tanks

39.

(Refer to Fig 62) If 50 pounds of weight is located at Point X and 100 pounds at Point Z, how much weight must be located at Point Y to balance the plank?

a)

30 lb

b)

50 lb

c)

300 lb

40.

(Refer to Fig 61) How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?

a)

1 inch to the left

b)

1 inch to the right

c)

4 inches to the right