Weight and balance program (actual/average weights, A096-A099)
program + OpSpec · 14 CFR 135.63; 135.185
When you need it
All 135/125
What the FAA does with it
Approved (A096-A099), submitted by FSDO WebOPSS.
What you'll need to provide
Weighing records, loading schedules, CG envelope
What the FSDO looks for
Inspectors evaluate submissions using FAA Order 8900.1 guidance and, for certificate holders, SAS Data Collection Tools.
- 8900.1: V3 C47 S1 Evaluating a Certificate Holder/Applicant’s Weight and Balan (CHG 1053, Current) | V3 C47 S2 Evaluating a Certificate Holder/Applicant’s Weight and Balan (CHG 1053, Current) | V3 C47 S3 Evaluating a Certificate Holder/Applicant’s Weight and Balan (CHG 1053, Current)
- Advisory Circulars: AC 120-27F
- DCTs: ED_3.3.3_N_OP_V2.0; ED_3.3.3_B_OP_V24.0; ED_3.3.3_B_OP_V27.0; ED_3.3.3_C_OP_V23.0; ED_3.3.3_C_OP_V26.0; ED_3.3.3_E_OP_V23.0; ED_3.3.3_E_OP_V26.0; EP_3.3.3_N_OP_V2.0; EP_3.3.3_B_OP_V22.0; EP_3.3.3_B_OP_V25.0; EP_3.3.3_C_OP_V22.0; EP_3.3.3_D_OP_V19.0; EP_3.3.3_D_OP_V22.0; EP_3.3.3_E_OP_V19.0; EP_3.3.3_E_OP_V22.0; ED_4.4.5_N_AW_V3.0; ED_4.4.5_B_AW_V20.0; ED_4.4.5_C_AW_V15.0; ED_4.4.5_C_AW_V19.0; ED_4
Common reasons submissions are returned
- Aircraft data (make, model, serial, N-number) inconsistent across the application, the document and the registration certificate
- Outdated revision of a referenced AC, MMEL or template
- Missing signatures, dates or revision control on each page
- Missing required attachments: Weighing records, loading schedules, CG envelope
- Submitting to the wrong office or by the wrong method (expected: FSDO WebOPSS)
General issues drawn from the requirements above, not statistics.
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Sources: the regulations, ACs and 8900.1 sections listed above (public FAA documents). Guides explain requirements; they are not the document and not legal advice.
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