Title: Explain the difference between aircraft weight and empty weight.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II) > Section: Demonstrating Aircraft Weight and Balance Procedures

Explanation should include

- aircraft weight is synonymous with scale weight at any given time
- empty weight includes the weight of
  - airframe
  - fixed equipment
  - full operating fluids
  - unusable fuel.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the components of empty weight? What is not included in empty weight?
- What is the importance of scale weight and empty weight?