Title: Demonstrate aircraft weighing procedures.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II) > Section: Demonstrating Aircraft Weight and Balance Procedures

Demonstration should include

- referring to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturer documents
- cleaning exterior and interior of airframe
- verifying installation of all equipment
- recognizing that empty weight includes the weight of
  - airframe
  - fixed equipment
  - full operating fluids
  - unusable fuel.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where is information about preparing an aircraft for weighing located?
- Why is it important to clean an aircraft before weighing it?