Before setting up an Aircraft Weight and Balance (W&B) profile manually, gather the following details, typically found in the aircraft flight manual:
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Basic Aircraft Information
- Tail Number (Registration Number)
- Make
- Model
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Station Information (for each station):
- Station Name (e.g., pilot seat, passenger seat, baggage area)
- Station Arm (required)
- Station Weight Limit (if applicable)
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Empty Aircraft Information
- Empty Weight (required)
- Empty Moment (required)
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Weight Limits
- Ramp Weight
- Takeoff Weight (required)
- Landing Weight
- Zero Fuel Weight
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Aircraft CG Envelope
- CG Limit (required)
- Associated Weight (required)
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Variable-Arm Fuel Tank (if applicable):
- Fuel Weight
- Associated Moment
Having this information ready will ensure a smooth and accurate setup of the Weight and Balance profile.
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