loading dispatchFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
What is the maximum load that can be placed on a pallet without exceeding the floor weight limit of 260 pounds per square foot? Pallet dimensions: 95.2 inches X 140.1 inches Pallet weight: 350 pounds Tiedown devices: 120 pounds
A
23,611 pounds.✓ Correct Answer
B
24,076 pounds.
C
24,546 pounds.
Explanation
Pallet area is 95.2 x 140.1 = 13,337.5 square inches, or 92.62 square feet. At 260 pounds per square foot the floor can take 92.62 x 260 = 24,081 pounds in total; subtracting the pallet (350) and tiedowns (120) leaves 23,611 pounds of cargo.
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