SUU Aviation Entrance Exam questions with correct answers

Datum Line CORRECT ANSWER Imaginary point on the aircraft picked by the manufacturer to measure CG Arm CORRECT ANSWER Horizontal distance (in) from datum to CG CG range CORRECT ANSWER the distance between forward and aft CG position limits to retain airplane controllability Floor load limit CORRECT ANSWER The maximum weight the floor can sustain per square inch/foot as provided by the manufacturer. fuel load CORRECT ANSWER usable fuel Empty Weight CORRECT ANSWER Weight of plane excluding people and luggage Max ramp weight (Taxi Weight) CORRECT ANSWER Weight of plane (greater than takeoff weight because of the fuel it'll burn taxing) Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) CORRECT ANSWER Average distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing Moment CORRECT ANSWER Product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm (it’s the fulcrum thing where u balance it. see pg. 10-6) Where is the CG preferred to be located? CORRECT ANSWER Slightly forward of the Center of Lift Indicated Airspeed (IAS) CORRECT ANSWER Speed directly read from instrument