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How do you calculate max takeoff weight?
Well, first you will need to put the body of the aircraft inside a wind tunnel capable of at least 200 mph wind, see how many pounds of lift it creates. Depending on how much lift there is will determine how much weight it can take off with. maximum take off weight is calculated using the aircrafts basic empty weight and adding the weight of fuel, passengers, and cargo. this should be found in your POH (pilot operating handbook). once you have calculated the weight of the amount of fuel you will need, passengers and where they will be sitting, and the weight of your cargo, you should refer to your weight&balance charts.
What is the empty weight of an airplane and what does it consist of?
There are three "common" weights used in commercial aviation. The first is Empty Weight which is the weight of the aircraft as it comes from the manufacturer. To this weight, the operator adds the weight of its normal equipment such as galley equipment, safety equipment, fluids (oil, hydraulic fluid, unusable fuel, water, etc.), and normal crew to come up with a Basic Operating Weight. The BOW is often averaged for the fleet and that figure is what is used in calculating the Take Off Weight for each flight. The TOW is the BOW plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and any extra equipment needed on that particular flight.
What are Auxiliary fuel tanks in aircraft?
They are added fuel tanks so the aircraft can carry more than the normal amount of fuel ; for example, for longer range, or greater endurance.
How do you weigh a 747?
How it's actually done: Weight and balance need to be calculated before every flight. This includes the total weight. Large aircraft use load sensors in each gear strut to calculate the suspended weight (the weight below the sensors doesn't change with loading: rims,tires, brakes, etc) During maintenance and inspection, load sensors are calibrated to ensure they're correct. Small aircraft are weighed on scales that are put under each wheel and the weights are combined. Once the empty weight is known for that particular aircraft, adjustments can be made when equipment is installed or removed, passengers and luggage loaded or unloaded, and fuel weight for each flight by using the as-measured empty weight.
Why does the total weight of the shuttle decrease in the first 20 seconds?
its weight decreases since most of that weight is fuel and is being burnt off to get lift
What is One of the items included in an aircraft basic empty weight?
The aircraft, un-useable fuel. No pax,pilots or baggage
What is operating weight of an aircraft?
dry operating weight + take off fuel
What are the Benefits of a Reciprocating aircraft engine?
The basic piston engine used in light aircraft (this is the type you are asking about) have a low cost to manufacture and repair or rebuild. The offset is by weight they are relatively low power and fuel hungry.
What If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight and fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits how much fuel should be drained?
15 gallons
Why empty weight is needed in aircraft?
It's not so much "needed" as it is a physical consequence. The empty weight is the weight of the aircraft itself - without fuel, crew, passengers, cargo or weapons.
What does Dow mean in aviation terms?
DOW (Dry Operating Weight) in aviation refers to the weight of an aircraft when it is empty and without any fuel or payload. It includes the weight of the structure, systems, equipment, and furnishings of the aircraft. DOW is used to calculate the aircraft's performance, fuel calculations, and maximum payload capacity.
Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
Unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
Do aircraft dump fuel before landing?
Not normally. This is an emergency procedure sometimes done because the maximum takeoff weight is usually larger than the maximum landing weight on aircraft carrying large passenger or freight loads. The dumping of fuel is one action that can be used in an inflight emergency; however, I can guarantee that the takeoff weight of ANY aircraft (unless refueled in flight) is ALWAYS greater than said aircraft's landing weight. Fuel used enroute will always reduce the gross landing weight. Aircraft are generally serviced with enough fuel to make its primary destination and an alternate runway (due of emergency). The landing weight can be adjusted by dumping fuel (normally) in case of damage to the aircraft or destination runway conditions (snow/ice, rain) requiring a lighter aircraft gross landing weight. Naval aircraft operating from Carriers routinely dump fuel to adjust for landing conditions (wet deck, reduced landing area, slower ship speed into the wind, etc...).
The duplicate copy of the 365-4 should remain with the aircraft for the duration of the flight?
Two identical 365-4s should be made with the planned aircraft weight, to include cargo, passengers and fuel. One will be left with the squadron, and the other brought out to the aircraft. The one at the aircraft will be adjusted accordingly to match the actual weight of cargo, passengers and fuel, and will remain with the aircraft for the duration of the flight.
What is An aircraft that is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight how much fuel (gasoline) should be drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits?
18.4 gallons or 69.6515768 liters.
How much fuel does it take to fuel the aircraft?
It depends on the type of aircraft
What is the maximum take off weight of a aircraft?
This depends on the aircraft. For a Cessna SkyCatcher, for instance, the maximum takeoff weight is1,320 lb (which includes payload, fuel, equipment, oil, etc). Each aircraft manual will have this information, and sometimes this information can easily be obtained on the manufacturer's websites.
