Oral Test - Weight & Balance Flashcards
Who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is properly loaded and will not exceed authorized limitations during the flight? [GOM pg. B-1]
o The pilot in-command
What are the acceptable methods for determining passenger weight prior to departure? [GOM pg. B-1]
o The weight of each passenger can be determined by soliciting their stated weights and adding 10lbs. If the solicited weight of the passenger is obviously incorrect than actual weights must be used.
o Actual weights as determined by a company provided and calibrated scale.
What are the acceptable methods for determining the weight of baggage or cargo? [GOM pg. B-2]
o The weight of all baggage and personal items must be actually weighed using a calibrated scale.
o The weight of cargo may be taken from the bill of lading or actual weight.
When using actual weights of passenger or weighing baggage and cargo what are the requirements for the scale
being used? [GOM pg. B-2]
o A scale provided by the company that has been calibrated by the Director of Maintenance at least once
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annually to NIST standards. A calibration decal must be affixed to the scale.
