Weight and Balance (Jeppesen) questions with correct answers

If an aircraft is loaded so that the aft C.G. limit is exceeded, what undesirable flight characteristic is likely to result? Answer The aircraft will be tail-heavy and may be unable to recover from a stall or spin If all the records for an aircraft are missing, how would you determine the empty weight and empty weight C.G.? Answer Re-weigh the aircraft and calculate new weight and balance records Define "tare weight" and describe how it is handled when weighing an aircraft. Answer Tare weight is the weight of anything on the scales that is not part of the aircraft such as the extra equipment used for weighing the aircraft including chocks, blocks, jacks and chains. It must be subtracted from the scale weight reading to determine the net/empty weight of the airplane If a piece of equipment such as a radio is added to an aircraft, how can you determine the effect on weight and balance without re-weighing the aircraft? Answer If the weight and balance records are up to date, a new weight and C.G. location can be determined by computation Why is control of the weight and balance of an aircraft important? Answer To provide maximum safety What is the datum of an aircraft and what is its function? Answer The datum is an imaginary vertical plane at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the airplane. It is the reference point from which all horizontal measurements are taken both forward and aft to determine the relative location of items in the aircraft