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h. Weight and balance and how to shift weight
How to determine the following, as applicable to the class sought: h. Weight and balance and how to shift weight
Bottom line
Accurately calculating an aircraft’s weight and CG before flight is essential to comply with the certification limits established for the aircraft. Typically, an operator calculates takeoff weight by adding the Basic Empty Weight (BEW) of the aircraft, the weight of the passengers, cargo payload, and the weight of fuel.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| fewer than five passenger seats | Actual weights |
FAA references
- AC 120-27 ch. 4 List of Tables (Continued) — AC No: 120-27F
- AC 120-27 ch. 2 Balance Change Record — AC No: 120-27F
- AC 61-107, para. 2-12 — AC No: 61-107B
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