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What does Max payload mean for an aircraft?
Maximum payload capacity means the maximum certificated takeoff weight of an aircraft less the empty weight as defined in section 03 of part 241 of this chapter, less all justifiable aircraft equipment, and less the operating load (consisting of minimum fuel load, oil, flight crew, steward’s supplies, etc.).
What is the difference between gross weight and max takeoff weight?
Empty weight: weight of airplane before fuel, crew, cargo. Gross weight: weight of airplane plus fuel, crew, and cargo. Maximum takeoff weight: the highest weight that an aircraft can have to take off… take off weight may be impacted by things like density altitude.
What determines maximum takeoff weight?
Maximum permissible takeoff weight or “regulated takeoff weight”, varies according to flap setting, altitude, air temperature, length of runway and other factors. It is different from one takeoff to the next, but can never be higher than the MTOW.
What is difference between useful load and maximum payload?
Useful Load – The difference between the gross weight and the basic empty weight is referred to as useful load. It includes the flight crew, usable fuel, drainable oil, if applicable, and payload. Payload – The weight of the passengers, cargo, and baggage. Gross Weight – Total of the basic empty weight and useful load.
Does maximum takeoff weight include payload?
Payload essentially includes the weight of Cargo,Passengers you carry. Max Takeoff Weight is the max total weight of the aircraft when you’re ready for take off at the runway. It includes Passengers,Cargo,Dry Operating Weight of the aircraft and total Fuel(excluding taxi fuel).
What is the difference between payload and useful load?
Does Max takeoff weight include fuel?
Maximum ramp weight—the total weight of a loaded aircraft including all fuel. It is greater than the takeoff weight due to the fuel that will be burned during the taxi and run-up operations. Ramp weight may also be referred to as taxi weight. Maximum takeoff weight—the maximum allowable weight for takeoff.
What does CG mean in aviation?
Center of gravity
Center of gravity (CG)—the point about which an aircraft would balance if it were possible to suspend it at that point. It is the mass center of the aircraft or the theoretical point at which the entire weight of the aircraft is assumed to be concentrated.