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Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

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Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

Publisher: Federal Aviation Administration
ISBN/ASIN: 1560276762
ISBN-13: 9781560276760
Number of pages: 97

Description:
Weight and balance, two of the most important factors affecting flight safety, are thoroughly discussed in this official FAA handbook. Indispensable for those responsible for aircraft weight distribution - the engineers, designers, pilots, and aviation maintenance technicians - this guide clearly explains how to correctly determine the weight and center of gravity for any type of aircraft, including the new light-sport aircraft (LSA) and very light jet (VLJ) categories.

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