Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00477:reg:3:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00477
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 3/5)
Character Range: 19084–21790

such action as is necessary to ensure, that the data have been complied with.
       5.1A The direction in paragraph 5.1 ceases to be in force at the end of 1 December 2031.
       5.2 Preparation and approval of loading data
       (1) A load data sheet must be prepared for each aircraft, specifying the empty weight and empty weight CG. In addition, if an operating weight is used, the operating weight and operating weight CG must also be specified on the load data sheet and a list of removable equipment and disposable load included in that operating weight must be prepared. If the aircraft will require reweighing, or will need to have its weight validated under paragraph 3.2, the load data sheet must include the date of the third anniversary of the last reweighing or validation of the aircraft.
       (2) A loading system must be prepared for each aircraft unless it can be shown that the aircraft cannot be loaded in such a manner that the weight and centre of gravity falls outside the approved range while observing all compartment and seating limitations.
       (2A) The loading system for an aircraft with an MTOW of 5 700 kg or less may be set out on placards placed at appropriate places on the aircraft if the information relating to the loading system can be readily set out in placard form.
       (3) Loading data prepared in accordance with the provisions of this subsection may be approved by a weight control officer whose appointment covers the activity.
       (4) An aircraft's loading data must be stated using the metric system of measurement except in the case where the aircraft's flight manual gives the relevant information in relation to the aircraft in pounds and in such a case the loading data may be stated in pounds.
       (5) The owner or operator must keep in a safe place on the ground duplicate copies of all current approved loading data applicable to his or her aircraft.

6 Record of weight alterations
       6.1 A complete, current and continuous record of changes in empty weight and empty weight CG and, where appropriate, operating weight and operating weight CG, must be maintained for each aircraft, and this record must contain details of all alterations affecting the weight and balance of the aircraft.
       6.1A If changes to an aircraft's empty weight or operating weight occur due to changes in the aircraft's equipment, the aircraft's equipment list must be amended in accordance with the equipment changes.
       6.2 A new record of weight alterations must be raised after each weighing.
       6.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by CASA, the load data sheet for an aircraft must be renewed before further flight whenever, as the result of a