In general, weight procedures may vary with the aircraft and types of weight equipment employed. The weighing procedure contained in the manufacturer’s maintenance manual should be followed for each particular…
Requirements Regulations do not require periodic weighing of privately owned and operated aircraft. Such aircraft are usually weighed when originally certificated or after major alterations that can affect the weight…
Manufacturer-Furnished Information When an aircraft is initially certificated, its empty weight and EWCG are determined and recorded in the weight and balance record, such as the one in Figure 1.…
Weight and balance in aircraft is based on the law of the lever. This section discusses the application of the law of the lever and its applications relative to locating…
There are many factors in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including proper weight and balance control. The weight and balance system commonly employed among aircraft consists of three…
Stability and Balance Control Balance control refers to the location of the CG of an aircraft. This is of primary importance to aircraft stability, which is a factor in flight…
Shifting the Balance Point or CG One common weight and balance problem involves moving or shifting weight from one point to another in order to move the balance point or…
Weight and Balance Theory Two elements are vital in the weight and balance considerations of an aircraft. The total weight of the aircraft must be no greater than the maximum…
Responsibility for Weight and Balance Control The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers and extends to the technicians who maintain the aircraft and…