weight balanceFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?
A
15.7 gallons.
B
16.2 gallons.
C
18.4 gallons.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
Aviation gasoline weighs about 6 pounds per gallon, so removing 110 pounds requires draining 110 / 6 = 18.3 gallons, or about 18.4 gallons. The other values would leave the aircraft still over maximum gross weight.
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