SUU Aviation Entrance Exam 2023

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