ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Task: Aircraft loading: Including fuel, oil and baggage

Objective:

To determine that the candidate; 

(a) Exhibits an understanding of aircraft weight limitations and is able to calculate the take-off and landing weight, within the time limit available for "aircraft performance” calculations.

(b) Is able to calculate the aircraft’s Centre of Gravity for take-off and landing, within the time limit available for "aircraft performance” calculations.

(c) Has an understanding of the distribution and securing of baggage.

Action:

The examiner/instructor will; 

(a) Require the candidate to calculate the take-off and landing weight for the flight, or a hypothetical flight, using data supplied by the examiner.

(b) Require the candidate to calculate the aircraft’s Centre of Gravity position, as loaded for the flight or hypothetical flight, and determine that the Centre of Gravity is within acceptable limits.

(c) Require the candidate to complete the calculations in (a) and (b) within the time limit provided for "aircraft performance” calculations.

(d) Require the candidate to demonstrate knowledge of load distribution and security.