1401. An FAA Approved, Simplified Method for Determining, Recording and Controlling Aircraft Weight, Loading and Balance in Ligh
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Abstract
At the present time, due to certain changes in the FAA regulations (FAR’s) operators of airplanes in the ‘light aircraft’ category are now required to meet virtually the same requirements for their commuter and charter operations as those in the ‘heavy wagon’ class. Corporate aircraft, who often for financial tax and insurance advantages, choose to conduct their flight operations as an FAA approved charter business must also meet these requirements. This paper reviews these requirements and regulations, discusses the reasons (and reasoning) behind FAA’s changes, and why they have had such an impact of light aircraft operations. It suggests a method similar to that used by the large commercial airline operations which can be easily adapted for use by light aircraft without changing any of the material or methods outlined in current ops manuals or FAA regulations, will lessen this impact and provide a quick, simple and accurate method of meeting all requirements.
