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| What are the pilot-in-command responsibilities? |
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Definition
| The pilot-in-command responsibilities are to have a DD Form 365-4 Form F on board the aircraft when flying; use actual loading when possible; ensure computations are accurate and correct; and to ensure the center-of-gravity remains between the allowable limits for the entire flight. |
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Term
| What is the definition of class 2 aircraft? |
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Definition
| Class 2 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight and center-of-gravity limits can readily be exceeded; therefore, a high degree of loading control is needed. |
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Term
| What is DD Form 365-3 Chart C used for? |
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Definition
| DD Form 365-3 Chart C is used to record any permanent changes in basic weight or center-of-gravity when the aircraft is modified. |
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Term
| Can electronic data sheets be used in lieu of any of the DD Form 365 series forms? |
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Definition
| Electronic data sheets may be used in place of the DD Form 365 series forms provided the information is identical to that required on the DD Form 365 series forms. |
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Term
| Can the aircraft be flown if the aircraft's basic weight has been modified? |
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Definition
| The aircraft cannot be flown unless the change in basic weight is accounted for by the proper method. |
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Term
| How are permanent changes in basic weight accounted for? |
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Definition
| The weight and balance technician accounts for permanent changes by making an entry on DD Form 365-3 Chart C and creating new forms to replace the old forms. |
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Term
| How are temporary changes in basic weight accounted for? |
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Definition
| The pilot-in-command accounts for temporary changes in basic weight by using the data recorded on DA Form 2408-13-1 or 2408-14-1 to account for the temporary changes on the forms in the back of the logbook and flight planning area. |
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Term
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Definition
| Temporary is defined as 90 days or less. |
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Term
| What should be done if the aircraft is not returned to its original condition within the 90-day period? |
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Definition
| The DD Form 365-3 Chart C should be updated to reflect the temporary change and new DD Forms 365-4 Form F should be created for every typical mission with two sets of copies to replace the expired copies in the logbook and the flight planning area. |
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Term
| How often must all DD Forms 365-4 Form F be reviewed? |
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Definition
| DD Form 365-4 Form F must be reviewed every 90 days (365 days, Ft. Rucker policy). |
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Term
| How often must all other forms in the file folder be reviewed for currency? |
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Definition
| All forms, other than DD Form 365-4 Form F, must be reviewed every 12 months. |
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Term
| Can a new date and initials in the date block extend the currency of DD Form 365-4? |
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Definition
| If no changes are required the DD Form 365-4 Form F will be re-dated and initialed in the date block to certify their currency. |
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Term
| When extending the currency of DD Form 365-4 and changes are required one must ______________________? |
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Definition
| When extending the currency of DD Form 365-4 and changes are required one must complete a new DD Form 365-4. |
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Term
| How often should class 2 aircraft be weighed? |
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Definition
| Class 2 aircraft should be weighed when the period from the last weighing exceeds 24 months. |
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Term
| How often should class 1 aircraft be weighed? |
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Definition
| Class 1 aircraft should be weighed when the period from the last weighing exceeds 36 months. |
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