Weight and Balance

Question 1

Basic Operating Weight (BOW):

Answer 1

complete weight of the aircraft for revenue flight minus payload and fuel

Question 2

Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW):

Answer 2

ZFW is airplane weight with no fuel added

Question 3

Ramp Weight:

Answer 3

RW is ZFW plus loaded fuel

Question 4

Takeoff Gross Weight (TOGW):

Answer 4

TOGW is ramp weight minus taxi burn

Question 5

Landing Weight (LW):

Answer 5

LW is takeoff minus enroute burn

Question 6

When are winter weights utilized for passengers?

Answer 6

November 1 through April 30

Question 7

What are winter weights for Adults? ________________ Children? ______________

Answer 7

205, 91

Question 8

What are summer weights for Adults? _____________ Children? _______________

Answer 8

200, 86

Question 9

What age are children considered infants?

Answer 9

under the age of 2 years

Question 10

weights used for W&B for the following:
a. Standard bag ________________
b. Valet/Planeside/Pink Tag bag ___________________
c. Heavy Bag ________________

Answer 10

A. 33
B. 21
C. 56

Question 11

When are ACTUAL passenger weights used?

Answer 11

When carrying a group of large passengers or a large group of small passengers if weights don’t conform to standard weights

Question 12

What system is utilized to calculate Weight and Balance for our flights?

Answer 12

Aerodata

Question 13

How is W&B information normally received?

Answer 13

ACARS

Question 14

What is the AFT cargo weight for the 700/900?

Answer 14

3,650 both

Question 15

What is the FWD cargo weight limit for the 700/900?

Answer 15

700 = 1,000
900 = 1,700

Question 16

If the Captain is receiving a line check what should you enter into the Crew ACARS page?

Answer 16

ACM (Additional Crew Member)