SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY

FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
AMTG 122 – Midterm Examination

Name: Score:
Section: BSAET 1-A Date:

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions correctly. Strictly no erasures.

Anyone caught cheating will automatically get a grade of 5.0.

I. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.

MQ1 The major source of weight Change for most aircraft as they age is caused by
A) Accumulation of grime and debris in hard-to-reach areas of the structure, and moisture
absorption in cabin insulation
B) Repairs and alterations.
C) Installatation of hardware and safety wire, and added layers of printer and pait on the
structure
ANSWER: B

MQ1 Most modern aircraft are designed so that if all seats are occupied, full baggage weight
is carried, and all fuel tanks are full, what will be the weight condition of the aircraft?
A) It will be in excess of maximum takeoff weight.
B) It will be at maximum basic operating weight
C) It will be at maximum taxi or ramp weight.
ANSWER: A

MQ1 The maximum weight as used in weight and balance control of a given aircraft can
normally be found
A) By adding the weight of full fuel, pilot, passengers, and maximum allowable baggage to
the empty weight.
B) in the aircraft specification or Type Certificate Data Sheet.
C) by adding the empty weight and Payload.
ANSWER: B

MQ1 When dealing with weight and balance of an aircraft, the term "Maximum Weight" is
interpreted to mean the maximum
A) Weight of the empty aircraft
B) Weight of the useful load
C) Authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents
ANSWER: C

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702
 SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY
FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

MQ1 Which of the following can provide the empty weight of an aircraft if the aircraft's
weight and balance records become lost, destroyed, or otherwise inaccurate?
A) Reweighing the aircraft
B) The applicable aircraft Specification or Type Certificate Data Sheet
C) The applicable flight Manual or Pilot's Operating Handbook
ANSWER: A

MQ1 The CG range in single-rotor helicopter is

A) much greater than for airplanes
B) approximately the sasme as the CG range for airplanes
C) more restricted than for airplanes
ANSWER: C

MQ1 Improper loading of a helicopter which result in Exceeding either the fore or aft CG
limits is hazardous due to the
A) reduction or loss of effeective cyclic pitch control
B) Coriolis effect being translated to the fuselage
C) reduction or loss of effective collective pitch control
ANSWER: A

MQ1 Which statement is true regarding helicopter weight and balance?

A) Regardless of internal or external loading, lateral axis CG control is ordinarily not a factor
in maintaining helicopter weight and balance
B) The moment of tail-mounted components is subject to constant change
C) Weight and balance procedures for airplanes generally also apply to helicopters.
ANSWER: C

MQ1 The amount of lift generated by an airfoil is limited by the,

A) Airfoil Design only
B) Angle of Attack (AOA)
C) Airspeed
D) Air Density
E) All of the Above
ANSWER: E

MQ1 If the weight is greater than the lift generated, the aircraft may still be capable of flight.
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: B

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702
 SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY
FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

MQ1 The change in weight of the aircraft during flight may be caused by
A) fuel burn
B) unloading of cargo and baggage
C) Shift in cg location
D) repairs and alteration
ANSWER: A

MQ1 Reduction of fuel quantity for an aircraft to reduce weight may entail a corresponding
decrease in
A) Range and Endurance
B) Rate of climb
C) Angle of Climb
D) Landing Roll
ANSWER: A

MQ1 If the aircraft becomes lighter then its performance is also improved.
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

MQ1 Lateral unbalance in an aircraft occurs

A) if the fuel load is mimanaged by supplying the engine(s) unevenly from tanks
B) if the CG is displaced too far forward on the lateral axis.
C) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the longitudinal axis.
D) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the lateral axis.
ANSWER: A

MQ1 A nose heavy condition will result

A) if the CG is displaced too far forward on the longitudinal axis.
B) if the CG is displaced too far forward on the lateral axis.
C) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the longitudinal axis.
D) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the lateral axis.
ANSWER: A

MQ1 A tail heavy condition will result

A) if the CG is displaced too far forward on the longitudinal axis.
B) if the CG is displaced too far forward on the lateral axis.
C) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the longitudinal axis.
D) if the CG is displaced too far aft on the lateral axis.
ANSWER: C

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702
 SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY
FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

MQ1 The aft CG limit

A) the position at which CG can be located for the most critical maneuver or operation
B) the position where full-up elevator/control deflection is required to obtain a high AOA for
landing
C) It is the distance between the forward and back limits for the position of the center of
gravity certified for an aircraft by the manufacturer.
ANSWER: A

MQ1 The forward CG limit

A) the position at which CG can be located for the most critical maneuver or operation
B) the position where full-up elevator/control deflection is required to obtain a high AOA for
landing
C) It is the distance between the forward and back limits for the position of the center of
gravity certified for an aircraft by the manufacturer.
ANSWER: B

MQ1 The CG range

A) the position at which CG can be located for the most critical maneuver or operation
B) the position where full-up elevator/control deflection is required to obtain a high AOA for
landing
C) It is the distance between the forward and back limits for the position of the center of
gravity certified for an aircraft by the manufacturer.
ANSWER: C

MQ1 14 CFR part 125 requires aircraft with 20 or more seats or weighing 6000 lbs or more
be weighed every
A) 36 calendar months
B) 24 calendar months
C) 12 Calender months
D) 36 calender weeks
ANSWER: A

MQ1 Multi-engine aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 135 are required to be weighed every
A) 36 calendar months
B) 24 calendar months
C) 12 Calender months
D) 36 calender weeks
ANSWER: A

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702
 SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY
FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

MQ1 AC 43.13-1 Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices-Aircraft Inspection and

Repair also requires that the aircraft mechanic must ensure the weight and balance data in
the aircraft records is current and accurate after
A) 100-hour or annual inspection
B) 36 calendar months
C) 12 calendar months
D) D Check
ANSWER: A

23. List down the 11 most important performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft:
(11pts)
Answer:
 Higher Take-off Speed
 Longer Take-off Run
 Reduced rate and angle of Climb
 Lower Maximum altitude
 Shorter Range
 Reduced Cruising Speed
 Reduced Maneuverability
 Higher Stalling Speed
 Higher approach and landing speed
 Longer Landing Roll
 Excessive weight on the nose wheel or tail Wheel

24. What is the considerable weight of Aviation Gasoline? (4pts)

Answer:
6lb/gal
25. It is the distance between the forward and back limits of the center of gravity: (5 pts)
Answer: CG Range
27. It is a turbulent flow of air caused by the downwash of a leading aircraft in flight or during
take-off. This turbulent flow usually comes when the high- and low-pressure air meets at the
tip of the wings. (5pts)
Answer: Wake Turbulence/Vortices

28. It is the average chord length of a tapered, swept wing. (5pts)

Answer: Mean Aerodynamic Chord

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702
 SAPPHIRE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY
FACULTY OF AVIATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
8128 Old Sucat Road, Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700

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Prepared By: Approved By:

Engr. Quer Lhemn P. Ledesma Mr. Julius Montaniel Rimas

Instructor, BS AET Program Dean, BS AET Program

PARAÑAQUE CAMPUS TANAUAN CITY CALAPAN CITY (ORIENTAL SIAA HANGAR PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
8128 Old Sucat Road, (BATANGAS) CAMPUS MINDORO) CAMPUS SIAA Hangar, Calapan CAMPUS
San Dionisio Barradas Airstrip, Brgy. G. Teng Bldg. J. P. Rizal St. Airport 38 San Miguel Bldg.,
Sucat, Parañaque City Santor, cor Gozar St. Brgy. Suqui, Calapan City National Highway
Tel. No. (63 2) 8826 8611 Tanauan City, Batangas Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 San Miguel, PPC, Palawan
/ 8833 9105 Tel. No. (63 43) 740 2202 Tel. No. (63 43) 288 2116 Tel. No. (63 43) 433 9702