Aircraft Weight and Balance Control
Aircraft weight and balance control for operators — standard weights, loading procedures, and control programs.
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AC 120-27, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control, provides FAA guidance on weight-and-balance control programs for operators, including standard average passenger and baggage weights, loading procedures, and the methods used to keep an aircraft within limits. It is a companion to the Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook at the operational level.
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