Summary ATPL Theory - Mass and Balance

MASS & BALANCE
Summary / Notes

, Table of contents

Section 1 – Basics of Mass & Balance
Introduction to Mass and Balance .............................................. 2
Masses… .................................................................................... 2
Centre of Gravity… ..................................................................... 5
Reference System… ................................................................... 6
Aircraft Mass Check.................................................................... 6
Floor Loads… ............................................................................. 7
Calculation of Traffic Load .......................................................... 7


Section 2 – Applications of Mass & Balance
Calculations for SEP1… ...............................................................8
Calculations for MEP1 ................................................................ 8
Calculations for MRJT1 ............................................................... 9


Section 3 – Aviation Exam
Aviation Exam Extra’s .............................................................. 10




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