Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00477:front:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00477
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Character Range: 2618–5372

disposable load.
fleet means 2 or more aeroplanes of the same model and configuration that are operated by the same operator.
fleet (weight and CG) values means the average operating weight and average CG established for the aircraft in a fleet.
load data sheet means a document prepared in respect of an individual aircraft to provide weight and centre of gravity information for use in the loading system.
loading system means a system for ensuring that an aircraft is loaded within approved weight and centre of gravity limits at all times during flight.
maximum landing weight means the maximum aircraft weight as set out in the flight manual or a type certificate data sheet at which the aircraft may land under normal circumstances.
MTOW means the maximum take-off weight of an aircraft.
operating weight, in relation to a particular type of operation of an aircraft, means the empty weight of the aircraft plus those items of removable equipment and disposable load which remain constant for the type of operation being conducted.
removable equipment means items of equipment which are carried on some or all operations of an aircraft but which are not included in its empty weight.
validation, in relation to an aircraft's weight, means the determination of the aircraft's weight in accordance with paragraph 3.5.
weight control means the determination of the empty weight and empty weight CG, the development and approval of loading data, the keeping of a record of weight alterations and the overall supervision of these activities and, to the extent necessary, oversight of the control, maintenance and operation of the aircraft, in such a way as to ensure that at all times the provisions of CAR in respect of loading, weight and CG can be complied with.
weight control officer means a person holding an airworthiness authority issued under paragraph 33B (1) (e) of CAR.

3 Weighing intervals
       3.1 Initial weighing
       (1) Except as specified in paragraph 3.1 (2), all aircraft must be weighed before the initial issue of a certificate of airworthiness.
       (2) The weighing of an aircraft mentioned in paragraph 3.1 (1), other than a prototype aircraft, before the initial issue of a certificate of airworthiness is not required if the empty weight and empty weight CG have been established by another means to the satisfaction of a weight control officer, whose appointment covers the activity, or a person referred to in paragraph 4.1A.
       (3) CASA may require an aircraft to be weighed or reweighed, as applicable, if reasonable doubt exists as to the accuracy of the weight and balance data submitted in respect of that aircraft.
       3.2 Subject to paragraph 3.2.1, if:
(a) the weight of an aircraft of a type referred