Gleim FAA Test Prep: Private Pilot (12 questions) Study Unit 5 [Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance] Name: Date: [1] Gleim #: 5.1.3 -- Source: AvW Chap 3 Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport? An increase in barometric pressure. A decrease in relative humidity. An increase in ambient temperature. [2] Gleim #: 5.1.5 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? It increases takeoff performance. It reduces climb performance. It increases engine performance. [3] Gleim #: 5.2.11 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50 F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL? 1,100-foot decrease. 900-foot increase. 1,300-foot increase. Copyright 2011 Gleim Publications Inc. Page 1 Printed for Private Pilot Ground School
Gleim FAA Test Prep: Private Pilot (12 questions) Study Unit 5 [Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance] [4] Gleim #: 5.3.20 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 41.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT Pressure altitude Takeoff weight Headwind component Std Sea level 2,700 lb Calm 1,700 feet. 1,400 feet. 1,000 feet. [5] Gleim #: 5.4.25 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 36.) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 500-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? Pressure altitude Temperature Manifold pressure Wind 4,000 ft +29 C 21.3" Hg Calm 36.1 gallons. 31.4 gallons. 40.1 gallons. [6] Gleim #: 5.5.29 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 37.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 at 30 knots? 26 knots. 19 knots. 23 knots. Copyright 2011 Gleim Publications Inc. Page 2 Printed for Private Pilot Ground School
Gleim FAA Test Prep: Private Pilot (12 questions) Study Unit 5 [Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance] [7] Gleim #: 5.6.35 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-ft. obstacle. OAT 90 F Pressure altitude 4,000 ft Weight 2,800 lb Headwind component 10 kts 1,525 feet. 1,950 feet. 1,775 feet. [8] Gleim #: 5.6.41 -- Source: PHAK Chap 10 (Refer to Figure 39.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude 5,000 ft Headwind Calm Temperature 101 F 495 feet. 545 feet. 445 feet. [9] Gleim #: 5.7.46 -- Source: PHAK Chap 9 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? 15.7 gallons. 16.2 gallons. 18.4 gallons. Copyright 2011 Gleim Publications Inc. Page 3 Printed for Private Pilot Ground School
Gleim FAA Test Prep: Private Pilot (12 questions) Study Unit 5 [Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance] [10] Gleim #: 5.8.50 -- Source: PHAK Chap 9 (Refer to Figure 62.) 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. 50 pounds. 30 pounds. [11] Gleim #: 5.9.52 -- Source: PHAK Chap 9 (Refer to Figure 35.) What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope? WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000 Empty weight 1,350 51.5 Pilot and front passenger 250 --- Rear passengers 400 --- Baggage --- --- Fuel, 30 gal. --- --- Oil, 8 qt. --- 0.2 105 pounds. 110 pounds. 120 pounds. [12] Gleim #: 5.10.57 -- Source: PHAK Chap 9 (Refer to Figure 33, Figure 34.) Calculate the weight and balance and determine if the CG and the weight of the airplane are within limits. Front seat occupants Rear seat occupants Baggage Fuel 350 lb 325 lb 27 lb 35 gal CG 83.4, within limits. CG 84.1, within limits. CG 81.7, out of limits forward. Copyright 2011 Gleim Publications Inc. Page 4 Printed for Private Pilot Ground School
Figure 8 - Density Altitude Chart.
Figure 33 - Airplane Weight and Balance Tables.
Figure 34 - Airplane Weight and Balance Tables.
Figure 35 - Airplane Weight and Balance Graphs.
Figure 36 - Airplane Power Setting Table.
Figure 37 - Crosswind Component Graph.
Figure 38 - Airplane Landing Distance Graph.
Figure 39 - Airplane Landing Distance Graph.
Figure 41 - Airplane Takeoff Distance Graph.
Figure 62 - Weight and Balance Diagram.
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