Title: Explain aircraft weighing procedures.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II) > Section: Explain Aircraft Weight and Balance Procedures

Explanation should include

- referring to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturer documents
- cleaning exterior and interior of the airframe
- verifying installation of all equipment
- recognizing that empty weight includes the weight of
  - the airframe
  - fixed equipment
  - full operating fluids
  - unusable fuel.

ACS:

AM.I.C.R2
AM.I.C.S16

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where is information about preparing an aircraft for weighing located?
- Why is it important to clean an aircraft before weighing it?
- Why is it important to perform an aircraft inventory verifying equipment prior to weighing?