ATPL Performance & Loading OLD
ATPL Performance & Loading (APLA)
APLA 2.5 hour exam, 70% pass mark.
Fuel Requirements After Dec 2 2021 ExpandThe fuel requirements shall be carried in accordance with those specified in the Boeing 727 Performance & Operating Handbook..ie no change.
Tips & Trim Sheet ExpandHeavy emphasis on climb gradients, takeoff segments, and performance vs structural weight limits.
Know your trim sheets very well.
Note the new trim sheet for Dec 2 2021 onwards has slight changes to the max weight and fuel weights. See image below.
APLA Workbook Dec 2 2021 Highlighted Changes ExpandAll changes and additions from the old workbook are highlighted in green.
CASA ATPL Examination Information Booklet ExpandAll changes and additions from the old workbook are highlighted in green.
APLA Performance & Loading 1
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 55 questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 2
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 55 questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 3
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50+ questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 4
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 55+ questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 5
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50 questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 6
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50 questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 7
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50+ questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 8
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50+ questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 9
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 20 of approx 50+ questions
ATPL Perf Practice ExamAPLA Performance & Loading 10
ATPL Performance & Loading
Do 16 new questions
ATPL Perf Practice Exam CASA Feedback ExpandThe vast majority of the syllabus areas have been satisfactorily handled. The following represents a few of the important areas where candidates may require better preparations. They are:
- Determine take-off or landing performance, MTOW, EOL, average take-off EPR value, MLW etc.
- Determine effects of temperature, weight or engine failure on cruise level
- Range calculations
- Determine CG position, % MAC for take-off, landing or after a change in load
- Load sheet workings, lines inaccurately drawn and incorrect weight calculations
The OLD Workbook for the ATPL (Aeroplane) Weight & Balance Manual of standards may be downloaded from the CASA web site athttp://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/fcl/download/atpl_weight_balance.pdf PERFORMANCE & LOADING:
CAO 20.7.1B*
Boeing 727 Performance & Operating Handbook*
Aeroplane Performance, Planning & Loading for the Air Transport Pilot
by Aviation Theory Centre
http://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/fcl/download/atpl_weight_balanc
e.pdf
The Performance and Loading examination tests primarily Unit 1.11.2 of Schedule 3 of the MOS, but may include items from earlier Units. The exam tests these two topic areas, with a mixture of questions on both ‘general knowledge’ and ‘practical’ problems.
The exam has lots of Load & Trim Sheets, so know those very well.
Performance questions examines the standards with reference to the following items:• Item 2 Take-off and Landing Performance.
• Item 3 Climb, Cruise and Descent Performance
1.3 ‘Practical’ performance questions are based on the Boeing 727 Aeroplane and
will usually require the use of the Handbook.
1.4 Loading (Weight & Balance) questions examine the manual of standards with
reference to Weight and Balance.
1.5 ‘Practical’ loading questions are based on the Boeing 727 Weight & Balance
Extract. This Extract will be provided as part of the ATPL Workbook during
the examination. The Workbook contains a number of A3-size trim sheets
printed back to back. For load and balance questions, these trim sheets are best
used when removed from the Workbook. A copy of the Training & Exam
The OLD Workbook for the ATPL (Aeroplane) Weight & Balance Manual of standards may be downloaded from the CASA web site at
http://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/fcl/download/atpl_weight_balance.pdf The New ATPL APLA Workbook with changes and additions highlighted in green.
2 Extraction of data, selection of Flight Levels, required accuracy and use of
the B727 Performance & Operating Handbook – As for Flight Planning Join Here