Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:6:p26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 26/79)
Character Range: 2590812–2593551

(other than carry‑on baggage);
 (iv) the total weight of the usable fuel to be carried;
 (c) procedures to ensure that the aeroplane is loaded:
 (i) in accordance with the information for the loading of the aeroplane for the flight prepared by the person responsible for planning the loading of the aeroplane for the flight; and
 (ii) by, or under the supervision of, the person responsible for supervising the loading of the aeroplane for the flight;
 (d) procedures setting out the circumstances in which a last‑minute change to a load may be made, including procedures to ensure that a last‑minute change to a load does not cause the aeroplane to exceed its weight and balance limits;
 (e) procedures for confirming the weight and balance documents;
 (f) procedures for offloading passengers or cargo to ensure that the aeroplane does not exceed its weight and balance limits.
 (2) For the purposes of subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) and (ii), the procedures must provide that the weights mentioned in those subparagraphs must be worked out:
 (a) by actual weighing; or
 (b) in accordance with a method for which the operator holds an approval under regulation 121.010; or
 (c) in accordance with the standard weights prescribed by the Part 121 Manual of Standards.
 (3) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(b)(iv), the procedures must provide that the weight of the usable fuel must be worked out as follows:
 (a) if the density of the fuel is known—by reference to its density and in accordance with a method set out in the procedures;
 (b) if the density of the fuel is not known—in accordance with a method set out in the procedures.

121.445  Pilot in command must have information about aeroplane's weight and balance
 (1) The operator and the pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight each contravene this subregulation if, when the flight begins, the pilot in command does not have the information about the aeroplane's weight and balance that is prescribed by the Part 121 Manual of Standards.
 (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

121.450  Computerised weight and balance systems not fitted to aeroplanes
 (1) The operator of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
 (a) a computerised system that is not fitted to the aeroplane is used as the primary means to calculate the weight and balance of the aeroplane for the flight; and
 (b) the system does not meet the requirements prescribed by the Part 121 Manual of Standards.
 (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

121.455  Weight and balance documents
 (1) The operator and the pilot