AA.I.B.K3fFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
f. Aircraft weight
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Bottom line
Increasing gross weight will increase low-speed buffet and decrease Mach buffet speeds.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 12,500 pounds maximum certificated weight approved under 14 CFR 91.323 for certain airplanes operated in Alaska | Alaska weight cap |
FAA references
- AC 61-107, para. 3-2 — AC No: 61-107B
- 14 CFR 91.323 (Increased maximum certificated weights for certain airplanes operated in Alaska.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AC 91-74, para. 7-1 — AC No: 91-74A
- AC 61-138, para. 14.3.8.1 — AC No: 61-138A
- 14 CFR 91.605 (Transport category civil airplane weight limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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