Aircraft Weight and Balance Principles
Study online | Approx. 2 hours | IATA AHM1110 11.5 LOD01
This course will provide participants with an understanding of weight and balance principles. Become familiar with the terminology used in load planning and appreciate the consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft. Learn how aircraft weight is calculated, how to communicate fuel figures, and the considerations of aircraft structural limitations.
This is designed to provide an awareness and appreciation of weight and balance, ideal for those responsible for aircraft loading or turnaround management. Staff responsible for the creation and calculation of load plans and load sheets will require further training.
Our course content is aligned to the requirements of the IATA AHM Chapter 11 – Ground Operations Training Program.
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify basic fuel, weight and balance terminology used in load planning.
- Recognise the importance accuracy in weight and balance calculations.
- Explain the elements that build up aircraft weight calculations.
- Theory of flight
- The four forces
- Flight controls
- Consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft
- Structural Weights
- Standard and Actual Weights
- Fuel
- Principles of Balance
- Structural Strength Limits
This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%.
It can be supplemented locally by the airline, handling agent or FBO to communicate any operator or aircraft specific procedures.
This course is designed for employees who work in airport ground operational roles. For example:
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Turnaround Co-ordinator
- Turnaround Manager
- Ramp Team Leader
- Operations Assistant/Supervisor
Recurrent training should be completed within 36 months.
In the event of long term absence, employees may be required to complete this course at more regular intervals.
This course includes an instantly downloadable PDF certificate upon successful completion.
If you prefer a printed certificate, a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper is available here.
- PDF Certificate included
- Valid for 36 months
- Self-study online course
- Include your own procedures
- Bulk discounts available
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