Refer to figure or CAP 696 File 2.1. Where is the datum of the aircraft located?
Refer to figure.
The location of the aircraft datum is decided by the manufacturer. It can be:
- Ahead of the aircraft
- On the nose
- Within the aircraft, perhaps on the engine bulkhead of a light aircraft, or
- Behind the aircraft
In some cases, the datum is located by measuring from a fixed point on the aircraft, called "the reference point". It is important to remember that the datum is not the centre of gravity, it is just a measuring point.
For this question, according to the figure, the datum is 97.0 inches forward of the mainwheels.
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