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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?
18.4 gallons.
(Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50°F
on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?
1,000-foot increase.
(Refer to figure 61.) 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?
300 pounds
(Refer to Figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with
2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with
a temperature of 36°F higher than standard.
21.0" Hg.
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(Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land.
OAT 90°F
Pressure altitude 3,000 ft
Weight 2,900 lb
Headwind component 10 kts
Obstacle 50 ft
1,725 feet.
(Refer to Figure 34.) What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the
airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows?
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 340 --
Rear passengers 310 --
40 gallons.78yq
What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?
It decreases performance.
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(Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot
obstacle.
Pressure altitude 3,750 ft
Headwind 12 kts
Temperature Std
816 feet.
(Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude 5,000 ft
Headwind Calm
Temperature 101°F
545 feet.
(Refer to Figure 34.) Determine the aircraft loaded moment and the aircraft
category.
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 380 --
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Chapter 8 aircraft performance
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?
18.4 gallons.
(Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50°F
on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?
1,000-foot increase.
(Refer to figure 61.) 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?
300 pounds
(Refer to Figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with
2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with
a temperature of 36°F higher than standard.
21.0" Hg.
pg. 1
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(Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land.
OAT 90°F
Pressure altitude 3,000 ft
Weight 2,900 lb
Headwind component 10 kts
Obstacle 50 ft
1,725 feet.
(Refer to Figure 34.) What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the
airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows?
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 340 --
Rear passengers 310 --
40 gallons.78yq
What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?
It decreases performance.
pg. 2
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(Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot
obstacle.
Pressure altitude 3,750 ft
Headwind 12 kts
Temperature Std
816 feet.
(Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude 5,000 ft
Headwind Calm
Temperature 101°F
545 feet.
(Refer to Figure 34.) Determine the aircraft loaded moment and the aircraft
category.
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 380 --
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