SIFT Army Aviation 2018 updated to pass
SIFT Army Aviation 2018Manufacture's Empty Weight (MEW) - correct answer Total weight of the aircraft as it was built. This includes systems and components required for the aircraft to operate. Operating Empty Weight (OEW) - correct answer OEW is the MEW plus the weight of the crew, fluids, unusable fuel, and the equipment require for flight. It does not include baggage, passengers, or usable fuel. All-Up Weight - correct answer AUW or AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT is the total aircraft weight at any given moment during a flight. The AUW decreases as fuel and fluids are consumed during the operation of the flight. Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) - correct answer is an aircraft's weight limit for landing. Exceeding this weight increase stress on the landing gear and may affect the distance required for a safe landing. Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) - correct answer is the permissible weight of an aircraft with its contents and includes unusable fuel. The total MZFW excludes the weight of usable fuel on board and any consumable fluids. Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) - correct answer is an aircraft's weight limit for takeoff. Exceeding this limit increases the power required for takeoff, lengthens the runway distance needed for successful lift off, and places excess stress on the aircraft structure. Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) - correct answer is the weight limit for an aircraft to taxi or be towed on the ground.
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