PA.I.F.K2fFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

f. Weight and balance

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Factors affecting performance, including: f. Weight and balance

Bottom line

Weight and balance is a calculation using the airplane’s current empty-weight data.

FAA references

  1. PHAK chs. 5, 10 and 11, Aerodynamics, weight and balance, performance — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK chs. 10 and 11 — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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