Question

What happens if the final fuel weight increases in an aircraft?

(a) Fuel ratio increases

(b) Fuel ratio is not effected

(c) Range of the aircraft is increased

(d) Range of the aircraft is decreased

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Range of the aircraft is decreased

To elaborate: The following cases happen if the final fuel weight increases in an aircraft:

The fuel ratio decreases as fuel ratio is the ratio of the initial fuel weight to final fuel weight

The range of the aircraft flying will be reduced.