AMC1 NCC.POL.105(c) Mass and balance, loading    

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

DRY OPERATING MASS

(a) The dry operating mass should include:

(1) crew and crew baggage;

(2) catering and removable passenger service equipment; and

(3) tank water and lavatory chemicals.

(b) The operator should correct the dry operating mass to account for any additional crew baggage. The position of this additional baggage should be accounted for when establishing the centre of gravity of the aircraft.

(c) The operator should establish a procedure in the operations manual to determine when to select actual or standard masses for crew members.

(d) When determining the actual mass by weighing, crew members’ personal belongings and hand baggage should be included. Such weighing should be conducted immediately prior to boarding the aircraft.