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| What is the definition for basic weight? |
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Definition
| Basic weight is that weight that includes all filled hydraulic and oil systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and all fixed equipment (this includes the first aid kit and fire extinguisher). |
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| What is the definition of operating weight? |
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Definition
| Operating weight is that weight that includes basic weight plus crew weight, crew baggage, steward's equipment, emergency equipment, and other equipment that may be required. |
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Term
| What is the definition of total aircraft weight? |
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Definition
| Total aircraft weight is operating weight plus the weight of take-off fuel and water injection fluid if applicable. |
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Term
| What is the definition of zero fuel weight? |
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Definition
| Zero fuel weight is operating weight (ref. 9) plus Distribution of Allowable Load, payload, (ref. 13). |
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Term
| What is the definition of take-off gross weight? |
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Definition
| Take-off gross weight is operating weight plus fuel, cargo, passengers, ammunitions, bombs, auxiliary fuel tanks, etc. |
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Term
| What is landing gross weight? |
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Definition
| Landing gross weight is take-off gross weight minus items expended in flight. |
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Term
| Can increasing the gross weight of an aircraft affect its performance? |
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Definition
| Yes, the take-off/landing distance is increased; hover performance and maneuverability is reduced; rate of climb, cruising and stalling speed is reduced; hover ceiling, range, and stability is reduced. |
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