What is the gross weight of the aircraft?

What is the gross weight of the aircraft?

• A. 1,670 lbs (757.5 kg)
• B. 1,675 lbs (761 kg)
• C. 1,690 lbs (766 kg)
• D. 1,650 lbs (748 kg)

Answer: (A)

Gross weight is the total weight of the airplane with everything loaded—fuel, passengers, baggage, and oil—up to the certified limit. For this aircraft, the certified maximum takeoff weight (the gross weight limit) is 1,670 pounds (about 757 kilograms). The question is asking for that maximum permissible gross weight, so 1,670 pounds is the correct figure. In flight planning you must ensure the actual loaded weight does not exceed this value to maintain safe performance and structural limits. The other numbers would reflect lighter loads, but they are not the maximum gross weight.

Gross weight is the total weight of the airplane with everything loaded—fuel, passengers, baggage, and oil—up to the certified limit. For this aircraft, the certified maximum takeoff weight (the gross weight limit) is 1,670 pounds (about 757 kilograms). The question is asking for that maximum permissible gross weight, so 1,670 pounds is the correct figure. In flight planning you must ensure the actual loaded weight does not exceed this value to maintain safe performance and structural limits. The other numbers would reflect lighter loads, but they are not the maximum gross weight.