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What is Weight Penalty?

Weight Penalty An increase in operational weight or a reduction in allowable weight imposed due to specific inoperative equipment or configuration deviations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Weight Penalty” Used in Practice?

Due to a Weight Penalty, the takeoff mass must be reduced by 300 kilograms.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Weight Penalty?

An increase in operational weight or a reduction in allowable weight imposed due to specific inoperative equipment or configuration deviations.

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