What is the definition of the Basic Empty Mass (BEM)?
-
A
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.
-
B
The total mass of an aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load.
-
C
The mass of the aeroplane plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment.
-
D
The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.
Basic Empty Mass (BEM) is the mass of an aeroplane plus standard items such as: unusable fuel and other unusable fluids; lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units; fire extinguishers; pyrotechnics; emergency oxygen equipment; supplementary electronic equipment.
Dry Operating Mass (DOM) is the total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding usable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as:
- Crew and crew baggage.
- Catering and removable passenger service equipment.
- Potable water and lavatory chemicals.
- Food and beverages.
Your Notes (not visible to others)
This question has appeared on the real examination, you can find the related countries below.
-
Austro Control
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
