AFOQT Real Exam Test Q&A

AFOQT Real Exam Test Q&A Manufacturer's Empty Weight (MEW) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) - ANSWER the permissible weight of an aircraft with its contents and includes unusable fuel. The total MZFW excludes the weight of usable fuel on board and any consumable fluids Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) - ANSWER an aircraft's weight limit for takeoff. Exceeding this limit increases the power required for takeoff, lengthens the runway distance needed for a successful lift off, and places excess stress on the aircraft structure Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) - ANSWER the weight limit for an aircraft to taxi or be towed on the ground Flight Envelope - ANSWER Encompasses the limits of speed, altitude, and angle of attack required by any aircraft to maintain a stable flight. An incorrect combination of these may result in a stall, during which the aircraft experiences a decrease in lift and a reduction in airspeed