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Old 14th June 2004 | 15:19
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Alex Whittingham
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There are a few questions which just edge on being performance questions. Stuff like:

Q1. An aeroplane, which is scheduled to fly an oceanic sector, is due to depart from a high altitude airport in the tropics at 1400 local time. The airport has an exceptionally long runway. Which of the following is most likely to be the limiting factor(s) in determining the take off mass.

(A) altitude and temperature of the departure airport *
(B) en-route obstacle clearance requirements
(C) maximum zero fuel mass
(D) maximum certified take off mass

Q2. Prior to departure an aeroplane is loaded with 16500 litres of fuel at a fuel density of 780 kg/m3. This is entered into the load sheet at 16500 kg and calculations are carried out accordingly. As a result of this error, the aeroplane is:

(A) heavier than anticipated and the calculated safety speeds will be too low
(B) heavier than anticipated and the minimum V1 speed will be too low
(C) lighter than anticipated and the calculated V2 speed will be too low
(D) lighter than anticipated and the calculated minimum V1 speed will be too high.*

Q3. A flight benefits from an unforecast tail wind and arrives considerably earlier than planned. If the fuel consumption during the flight remains as planned and, on arrival, a straight in approach and clearance for immediate landing is given, the landing mass will probably be higher than planned.

(A) and the approach path will be steeper
(B) and the approach path will be steeper and threshold speed higher
(C) and a longer landing distance required *
(D) but the landing distance will be unaffected

Q4. At maximum certified TOM an aeroplane departs from an airfield which is not limiting for either take off or landing masses. During initial climb, one engine suffers a contained disintegration. An emergency is declared and the aeroplane returns to departure airfield for an immediate landing. The most likely result of this action will be.

(A) a high threshold speed and a shorter stop distance
(B) a short landing as a result of the increased angle of approach necessary at very high aeroplane mass
(C) a high threshold speed and possible undercarriage or other structural failure *
(D) a landing further along the runway than normal

Q5. An additional baggage container is loaded into the aft cargo compartment but is not entered into the load and trim sheet. The aeroplane will be heavier than expected and calculated take-off safety speeds .

(A) will not be achieved.
(B) will be greater than required.
(C) will give reduced safety margins. *
(D) are unaffected but V1 will be increased.
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