DATUM AVIATION MANUAL
(Rotorcraft in general, are more critical with respect to controlling changes in the CG position.) The procedures and instructions in that particular model's maintenance or flight manual should be followed. Information upon which to base the record of weight and balance changes to the aircraft may be obtained from the pertinent Aircraft Specifications, Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), prescribed aircraft operating limitations, aircraft flight manual, aircraft weight and balance report, and maintenance manual.Īlso, removal or addition of minor items of equipment such as nuts, bolts, rivets, washers, and similar standard parts of negligible weight on fixed-wing aircraft do not require a weight and balance check. You must investigate the effects of these changes as the aircraft flight characteristics may be adversely affected.
The empty weight of the aircraft, and the permissible useful load, are affected accordingly. Non-military aircraft are weighed per specified operator's procedures or for prescribed schedules or instructions.Īccording to 43.13-1B, the removal or addition of equipment results in changes to the center of gravity (CG). The aircraft basic weight and associated center of gravity must be accurately known at all times to ensure a safe aircraft operation. While it should be obvious that an overloaded and/or improperly balanced aircraft requires more power, has a greater fuel consumption rate, and its stability and control characteristics will be seriously affected the effects of changes of equipment and the addition of paint don't often register as having a large impact on the performance of the aircraft. These include the typical items such as takeoff and landing characteristics, acceleration capability, maximum velocity and rate of climb. Weight influences more aircraft performance variables than any other
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