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CA.I.F.K2eFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

e. Loading and weight and balance

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Factors affecting performance, including: e. Loading and weight and balance

Bottom line

Weight affects performance; therefore, pilots should calculate weight and remain within the manufacturer’s established limits at all times. A heavier gross weight results in a longer takeoff run and shallower climb, and a faster touchdown speed and longer landing roll.

Key numbers

Key numbers for e. Loading and weight and balance
NumberWhat it means
3.8 (normal category aircraft)Normal LF
4.4 (utility category aircraft)Utility LF
6.0 (acrobatic category aircraft)Acrobatic LF

FAA references

  1. WBH ch. 4 (p. 4-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  2. PHAK ch. 10 (p. 10-3) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. WBH Glossary (p. G-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 5, Weight and Balance Requirement Related to Spins (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  9. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-28) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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