Mass and Balance is about loading the aeroplane safely: working out mass, centre of gravity and the effect of loading and fuel on handling.
Mass and Balance · Question 1 of 8Score: 0
With the centre of gravity on the forward limit which of the following is to be expected?
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What ATPL Mass and Balance covers
- Mass definitions and limits
- Centre of gravity, datum and moments
- Loading, load sheets and cargo
- Effect of shifting and adding loads
- Fuel mass and density
- Trim and stability limits
How to study Mass and Balance
Always write down the datum and the moment arm direction first. Most calculation errors come from a wrong sign, not the arithmetic.
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