Maximum Ramp Weight
What is maximum ramp weight?
Maximum ramp weight is the heaviest an aircraft is allowed to be while still on the ground, including all fuel — it is slightly higher than max takeoff weight because some fuel is burned during taxi and run-up before takeoff.
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