AFOQT Aviation Updated Questions And CORRECT Answers

Manufacturer's Empty Weight (MEW) the total weight of the aircraft as it was built. Includes systems and components required for the aircraft to operate. Does NOT include the weight of the baggage, passengers, or either usable or unusable fuel or fluid. Operating Empty Weight (OEW) the MEW plus the weight of the crew, fluids, unusable fuel, and the equipment required for flight. Does NOT include baggage, passengers, or usable fuel. All-Up Weight (AUW) or Aircraft Gross Weight (AGW) 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) an aircraft's weight limit for landing. Exceeding this weight increases stress on the landing gear and may affect the distance required for a safe landing