Course Details
Aircraft Weight and Balance
This course will help you learn the importance of weight and balance, the understanding of which is critical to the safety of the people and cargo onboard and to the aircraft itself. You will also learn what to look for when examining weight and balance records. In addition, you will learn how to calculate center of gravity, aircraft weight, and load balance. All of this knowledge is necessary for the technician’s ability to apply the theory of weight and balance of aircraft in the real world and be successful in their future career as aviation maintenance technicians.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Weight and Balance Control
Module Introduction
Weight and Balance System
Need and Requirements for Aircraft Weighing
Weight and Balance Terminology
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Procedures for Weighing an Aircraft
Module Introduction
General Concepts
Weight and Balance Data
Weight and Balance Equipment
Preparing an Aircraft for Weighing
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Loading and Extreme Conditions
Module Introduction
Weighing the Aircraft
Loading an Aircraft for Flight
Center of Gravity Range
Weight and Balance Extreme Conditions
Lab
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Graphs, Records and Other Considerations
Module Introduction
Equipment Change and Aircraft Alteration
The Use of Ballast
Loading Graphs and CG Envelopes
Helicopter Weight and Balance
Weight and Balance for Large Airplanes
Weight and Balance Records
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
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