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AA.I.B.S5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Compute weight and balance, including practical techniques to resolve out-of-limits cal...

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Compute weight and balance, including practical techniques to resolve out-of-limits calculations for a representative scenario, as specified by the evaluator.

Bottom line

Accurately calculating an aircraft’s weight and CG before flight is essential to comply with the certification limits established for the aircraft.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-27 ch. 4 List of Tables (Continued) — AC No: 120-27F
  2. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  3. AC 61-107, para. 2-12 — AC No: 61-107B
  4. AC 120-27, para. 4.1.1 — AC No: 120-27F
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