Aircraft Weight and Balance - Part 1

This is part one of a two-part course. • Part 1 introduces the key fundamentals of aircraft weight and balance. • Part 2 goes in-depth on weighing procedures and calculations. In part one, we introduce the concepts associated with aircraft weight and balance, and the importance of ensuring that the technician is familiar with the problems associated with operating outside the approved weight and balance limits. The equipment and procedures associated with weighing aircraft are illustrated. The information shared in this course is from Avotek’s Aviation Mechanic–General textbook, which is available for purchase through Avotek.com.