FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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Why is it generally necessary to jack an aircraft indoors for weighing?

To keep the mechanism clean
To prevent theft
So that air currents do not destabilize the scales
For easier access to the aircraft

The correct answer is: So that air currents do not destabilize the scales

When weighing an aircraft, it is essential to jack it indoors to prevent air currents from destabilizing the scales. Air currents can cause fluctuations in weight measurements, resulting in inaccurate readings. By jacking the aircraft indoors, it helps to create a controlled environment, minimizing the impact of external factors on the weighing process. This ensures that the weight of the aircraft is accurately measured, which is crucial for safety and compliance purposes. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the primary reason for jacking an aircraft indoors for weighing.