Description

The second edition of the FAA’s ‘Aircraft Weight & Balance Handbook’ (FAA-H-8083-1B, published 2016) has been updated to include the entire gamut of aircraft you’re likely to encounter, ranging from Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) including Weight Shift Control (WSC / ‘trikes’), Powered Parachutes (PPC), and balloons, up through conventional light piston single and twin engine aircraft, and then discussing helicopters, light jets, commuter aircraft, and finally, large commercial transports and airliners. Building on the basic concepts on weight and balance control, each section emphasizes and develops the concerns particular to the type of aircraft being discussed. The weight and balance information that many pilots learned in flight school has often been simplified, but there are many more details and nuances to weight and balance issues than many pilots are aware of. For example… how can using fuel in a sweptwing airplane produce either a nose-heavy or a tail-heavy condition? How should the CG be checked after a repair or alteration? How do you properly measure and calculate weight and balance before a homebuilt’s first flight? This manual explains it. Presented in a straightforward manner, this book is full of clear, full-color illustrations and tables to present information in the clearest way possible. A thorough understanding of an aircraft’s weight and balance limitations and potential pitfalls as those change during the flight are vital tools to flying safely, as well as getting the best performance out of the aircraft. This edition is updated with the latest industry procedures, equipment, techniques, and regulations and is a key reference in the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). This is an excellent reference and learning tool for anyone building, flying, or maintaining an aircraft.

NOTE: This version (FAA-H-8083-1B) was released in 2016. It supersedes the previous version, FAA-H-8083-1A, which was released in 2007.

Written by the FAA/DOT (FAA-H-8083-1B), 2016 (Public Domain). ISBN 978-1-61954-481-9. Published by ASA (ASA 8083-1B). 112 Pages, Softcover.