Weight and Balance Manual MD Yv647t

MD-80
WEIGHT AND BALANCE MANUAL

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
MASTER INDEX
PAGE 3
Customer Serial No. 53347
ZRU Fus. No. 1979
THIS MASTER INDEX LISTS ALL PAGES OF THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE MANUAL (EXCEPT CHAPTER 2) WHICH
ARE APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE LISTED AIRPLANES AT THE LATEST DATE SHOWN ON THE LOWER LEFT HAND
CORNER OF THIS PAGE.
SUBJECT BASIC PAGE NO. SUBJECT BASIC PAGE NO.

TITLE PAGE i FUEL 30
INTRODUCTION ii FLUIDS 40
INTRODUCTION iii CARGO 50
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PASSENGERS 60
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 LOADING SCHEDULE 70
GENERAL INFORMATION 10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 80
OPERATIONAL ITEMS 20 WEIGHING PROCEDURE 90
PAGE NO. DATE PAGE NO. DATE PAGE NO. DATE
i 40.270.01 May 15/03 80.01.01 Feb 01/80

ii Feb 01/80 50.62.01 May 12/20 80.02.02 Oct 24/95
iii Feb 01/80 50.62.02 May 12/20 80.274.03 Oct 29/03
1E Feb 17/23 50.01.03 May 12/20 80.01.04 Feb 01/80
2A Apr 25/88 50.67.20 Oct 31/84 80.01.05 Feb 01/80
10.67.01 Oct 31/84 50.67.21 Oct 03/86 80.01.06 Feb 01/80
10.27.02 Nov 19/82 50.67.22 Oct 31/84 80.01.07 Feb 01/80
10.01.03 Feb 01/80 60.01.01 May 12/20 80.29.08 Jan 26/83
10.01.04 Feb 01/80 60.18.02 Mar 07/91 80.54.20 Aug 26/83
10.01.05 Feb 01/80 60.296.03 Nov 30/04 90.02.01 May 12/20
10.01.06 Feb 01/80 70.01.01 Feb 01/80 90.110.02 Apr 25/88
20.01.00 May 12/20 70.01.02 Feb 01/80 90.110.03 Apr 25/88
20.296.01 Nov 30/04 70.02.03 Dec 15/92 90.110.04 Apr 25/88
20.270.02 May 15/03 70.296.04 Nov 30/04 90.110.05 Apr 25/88
30.01.01 Jul 08/80 70.473.05 Jul 12/10 90.110.06 Apr 25/88
30.01.02 Feb 01/80 70.473.06 Jul 12/10 90.110.07 Apr 25/88
30.01.03 Feb 01/80 70.296.07 Nov 30/04 90.110.08 Apr 25/88
30.01.04 Jan 23/89 70.296.08 Nov 30/04 90.110.09 Apr 25/88
30.01.05 Feb 01/80 70.296.09 Nov 30/04 90.110.10 Oct 29/03
30.01.06 Jul 08/80 70.296.10 Nov 30/04 90.110.11 Apr 25/88
30.01.07 Jul 08/80 70.296.11 Nov 30/04 90.110.12 Apr 25/88
30.01.08 Mar 01/90 70.296.12 Nov 30/04 90.110.13 Apr 25/88
30.02.15 Sep 19/91 90.110.14 Apr 25/88
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE MANUAL MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
INTRODUCTION
1. General
A. This manual provides the necessary information for an airline operator to load and
operate specifically configurated MD-80 airplanes within the design weight and balance
limits.
B. This manual is divided into two basic chapters:
(1) Chapter 1 - Weight and Balance Control
(2) Chapter 2 - Actual Weight and Balance Reports
2. Description - Chapter 1
A. Chapter 1 provides sufficient data for an operator to:
(1) Safely load a MD-80 airplane using the loading schedule incorporated into this
manual; or
(2) Construct other types of loading procedures, computers, etc. for this airplane.
B. The data in Chapter 1 are arranged into the following sections:
Section No. Section Title
10. General Information
20. Operational Items
30. Fuel
40. Fluids
50. Cargo
60. Passengers
70. Loading Schedule
80. Supplemental Information
90. Weighing Procedures
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C. To satisfy the requirements of the FAA Master Weight and Balance Manual, Chapter 1 is
paginated on the lower outside corner of each page in the following manner:
Example: Page 50.01.02

Sequential Numbering within the Section
Douglas Code Number
Section Number
(Refer to Chapter 1 Table of Contents)
The first set of digits (50.) is the Section Number which identifies sequentially the subject
area (page content) as outlined in the FAA Master Weight and Balance Manual Index.
The second set of digits (.01.) relates a page to a particular airplane configuration (for
DAC use only, appears as XX in the Table of Contents).
The third set of digits (.02) arranges the pages consecutively within the Section.
The Douglas Report Number is shown on the lower inside corner of each page.
3. Description - Chapter 2
A. Chapter 2 contains the Actual Weight and Balance Report applicable to specific customer
airplanes, and the Standard Basic Empty Weight and Index Units for use with the loading
schedule contained in Chapter 1.
B. Chapter 2 is paginated in the following manner:
Chapter
Airplane Report Number

(Order of Aircraft Delivery)
2-3
Example: Page 3
Consecutive Page Numbering within each Airplane

Report
(Refer to Chapter 2 Table of Contents)
The Douglas Report Number is shown on the lower inside corner of each page.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
10. General Information
Reference Dimensions - Basic 10.XX.01

Design Weights 10.XX.01
Design Center of Gravity Limits 10.XX.02
Moment Change Due to Movement of Components 10.XX.02
Standard Terms and Definitions for Commercial Aircraft 10.XX.04
20. Operational Items
FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 Weight Allowances 20.XX.00

General 20.XX.01
Cockpit Crew 20.XX.01
Cabin Crew 20.XX.01
Cockpit Stowage 20.XX.01
Cabin Stowage 20.XX.01
Galley Stowage 20.XX.01
Overhead Stowage Compartments 20.XX.02
Emergency Equipment 20.XX.02
30. Fuel Loading Data
Fuel Density 30.XX.01

Fuel Loading Schedule 30.XX.01
Usable Fuel 30.XX.01
Unusable Fuel 30.XX.02
Fuel Loading Schedule in Pounds 30.XX.03
Fuel Loading Schedule in Gallons 30.XX.05
Limited Fuel Loading Schedule 30.XX.07
Alternate Fuel Burn Loading Schedule in Pounds 30.XX.15
Alternate Fuel Burn Loading Schedule in Gallons 30.XX.17
40. Fluids Loading Data
Engine, CSD and APU Lubricating Oil Loading 40.XX.01

Potable Water Load 40.XX.01
Waste Tank Chemical Load 40.XX.01
50. Cargo Loading Data
Forward Cargo Compartment Loading Data 50.XX.01

Mid Cargo Compartment Loading Data 50.XX.02
Aft Cargo Compartment Loading Data 50.XX.03
Package Size Capacities 50.XX.20
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60. Passenger Loading Data
General 60.XX.01
Passenger Loading and Interior Drawing 60.XX.01
70. Loading Schedule
General 70.XX.01
Loading Instructions 70.XX.01
Sample Balance Diagram 70.XX.03
Construction of Loading Index Scales 70.XX.07
Adjustment of Design Center of Gravity Limit for Loading Limits 70.XX.08
80. Supplemental Information
Major Components Weights and Location 80.XX.01

Station Diagrams 80.XX.01
Cabin Cross Section 80.XX.08
Maximum Allowable Jacking Load 80.XX.20
90. Weighing Procedures
General 90.XX.01
Weighing Methods 90.XX.01
Weighing Check List 90.XX.01
Airplane Condition for Weighing 90.XX.01
Weighing Preparations 90.XX.02
Weighing Procedure - Main and Nose Gear Axle Jack Points 90.XX.04
Weighing Procedure - Wing and Aft Fuselage jack Points 90.XX.06
Weighing Problems 90.XX.07
Leveling - Description and Operation 90.XX.11
Fuel Draining Procedure - Tare Fuel Condition 90.XX.12
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Reference Dimensions - Basic
A. Aerodynamic Chord
(1) The length of the MAC is 158.512 inches.
(2) The leading edge of the MAC (L.E. MAC) H-Arm is Fuselage Station 885.547.
(3) Percentage MAC vs. Horizontal Fuselage Station data are shown in Table I.
B. Reference Datum Planes
(1) H-Arms shown in this manual are in inches measured from the horizontal arm
reference datum plane, Fuselage Station 0 which is 7 inches forward of the nose
of the airplane.
(2) Index arms for the loading schedule shown in this manual are in inches
measured from reference datum plane Fuselage Station 922 as follows:
(a) Arms measured forward of the reference datum plane are minus (-).
(b) Arms measured aft of the reference datum plane are plus (+).
(c) Index Units (I.U.) used in the loading schedule are the product of the
index arm and the load in pounds, divided by 1,000.
± I.U. = ± Index Arm x Load

1,000
2. Design Weights
A. Design weights are as follows: Normal Limited**

Fuel Fuel
Schedule Schedule
(1) Maximum Design Taxi Weight (MTW) 161,000 lb 129,825 lb
(2) Maximum Design Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 160,000 lb 128,825 lb
(3) Maximum Design Landing Weight (MLW) 139,500 lb 128,000 lb
(4) Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 122,000 lb* 97,500 lb
*All weight in excess of 122,000 pounds must be in usable fuel. After filling the main wing tanks
additional fuel may then be added to the center wing tank to attain the Maximum Design Taxi
Weight.
**Total weight of fuel in left and right wing tanks must not exceed 10,500 pounds.
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3. Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity Limits
A. Zero fuel weight center of gravity limits (without fuel) have been developed to ensure that the
aircraft will not exceed the Gross Weight C.G. limits (Ref: FAA Approved Flight Manual) with
the addition or use of fuel.
FORWARD LIMIT AFT LIMIT

NORMAL FUEL LIMITED FUEL
ZERO T.O., TAXI & LANDING IN FLIGHT SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
FUEL WEIGHT
(LB) H-ARM H-ARM H-ARM H-ARM
% MAC FUS STA % MAC FUS STA % MAC FUS STA % MAC FUS STA
70,000 - 0.8 884.3 - 2.8 881.1 31.2 935.0 33.4 938.5
80,000 - 0.8 884.3 - 2.8 881.1 31.4 935.3 33.4 938.5
97,500 - 0.8 884.3 - 2.8 881.1 31.6 935.6 33.4 938.5
110,000 - 0.8 884.3 - 2.8 881.1 27.9 929.8
122,000 - 0.8 884.3 - 2.8 881.1 25.0 925.2
Note: In conjunction with these limits the airplane is designed for operation at any Weight or Center
of Gravity resulting from the addition or use of fuel in the approved sequence (Ref: FAA
Approved Flight Manual) up to the maximum design taxi weight.
Zero Fuel Weight

Center-of-Gravity Envelope
130
MZFW- Normal Fuel

120
Weight (1,000 lb)
110
Forward Limit - In-Flight
Forward Limit - Takeoff,

Taxi, and Landing
100 MZFW- Limited Fuel
With Limited Fuel

Aft Limit - ZFW
Aft Limit - ZFW

90
80
70
-12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
Center of Gravity (Percent MAC)
4. Moment Change Due to Movement of Components
A. Landing gear retraction causes a moment change of -10,154 inch-pounds.
B. Thrust reverser and control surfaces movement need not be considered in balance
calculations.

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MAC LENGTH = 158.512
LEADING EDGE MAC = 885.547
% 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
-5.0 877.6 877.5 877.3 877.1 877.0 876.8 876.7 876.5 876.4 876.2
-4.0 879.2 879.0 878.9 878.7 878.6 878.4 878.3 878.1 877.9 877.8
-3.0 880.8 880.6 880.5 880.3 880.2 880.0 879.8 879.7 879.5 879.4
-2.0 882.4 882.2 882.1 881.9 881.7 881.6 881.4 881.3 881.1 881.0
-1.0 884.0 883.8 883.6 883.5 883.3 883.2 883.0 882.9 882.7 882.5
-0.0 885.5 885.4 885.2 885.1 884.9 884.8 884.6 884.4 884.3 884.1
0.0 885.5 885.7 885.9 886.0 886.2 886.3 886.5 886.7 886.8 887.0
1.0 887.1 887.3 887.4 887.6 887.8 887.9 888.1 888.2 888.4 888.6
2.0 888.7 888.9 889.0 889.2 889.4 889.5 889.7 889.8 890.0 890.1
3.0 890.3 890.5 890.6 890.8 890.9 891.1 891.3 891.4 891.6 891.7
4.0 891.9 892.0 892.2 892.4 892.5 892.7 892.8 893.0 893.2 893.3
5.0 893.5 893.6 893.8 893.9 894.1 894.3 894.4 894.6 894.7 894.9
6.0 895.1 895.2 895.4 895.5 895.7 895.9 896.0 896.2 896.3 896.5
7.0 896.6 896.8 897.0 897.1 897.3 897.4 897.6 897.8 897.9 898.1
8.0 898.2 898.4 898.5 898.7 898.9 899.0 899.2 899.3 899.5 899.7
9.0 899.8 900.0 900.1 900.3 900.4 900.6 900.8 900.9 901.1 901.2
10.0 901.4 901.6 901.7 901.9 902.0 902.2 902.3 902.5 902.7 902.8
11.0 903.0 903.1 903.3 903.5 903.6 903.8 903.9 904.1 904.3 904.4
12.0 904.6 904.7 904.9 905.0 905.2 905.4 905.5 905.7 905.8 906.0
13.0 906.2 906.3 906.5 906.6 906.8 906.9 907.1 907.3 907.4 907.6
14.0 907.7 907.9 908.1 908.2 908.4 908.5 908.7 908.8 909.0 909.2
15.0 909.3 909.5 909.6 909.8 910.0 910.1 910.3 910.4 910.6 910.8
16.0 910.9 911.1 911.2 911.4 911.5 911.7 911.9 912.0 912.2 912.3
17.0 912.5 912.7 912.8 913.0 913.1 913.3 913.4 913.6 913.8 913.9
18.0 914.1 914.2 914.4 914.6 914.7 914.9 915.0 915.2 915.3 915.5
19.0 915.7 915.8 916.0 916.1 916.3 916.5 916.6 916.8 916.9 917.1
20.0 917.2 917.4 917.6 917.7 917.9 918.0 918.2 918.4 918.5 918.7
21.0 918.8 919.0 919.2 919.3 919.5 919.6 919.8 919.9 920.1 920.3
22.0 920.4 920.6 920.7 920.9 921.1 921.2 921.4 921.5 921.7 921.8
23.0 922.0 922.2 922.3 922.5 922.6 922.8 923.0 923.1 923.3 923.4
24.0 923.6 923.7 923.9 924.1 924.2 924.4 924.5 924.7 924.9 925.0
25.0 925.2 925.3 925.5 925.7 925.8 926.0 926.1 926.3 926.4 926.6
26.0 926.8 926.9 927.1 927.2 927.4 927.6 927.7 927.9 928.0 928.2
27.0 928.3 928.5 928.7 928.8 929.0 929.1 929.3 929.5 929.6 929.8
28.0 929.9 930.1 930.2 930.4 930.6 930.7 930.9 931.0 931.2 931.4
29.0 931.5 931.7 931.8 932.0 932.1 932.3 932.5 932.6 932.8 932.9
30.0 933.1 933.3 933.4 933.6 933.7 933.9 934.1 934.2 934.4 934.5
31.0 934.7 934.8 935.0 935.2 935.3 935.5 935.6 935.8 936.0 936.1
32.0 936.3 936.4 936.6 936.7 936.9 937.1 937.2 937.4 937.5 937.7
33.0 937.9 938.0 938.2 938.3 938.5 938.6 938.8 939.0 939.1 939.3
34.0 939.4 939.6 939.8 939.9 940.1 940.2 940.4 940.6 940.7 940.9
35.0 941.0 941.2 941.3 941.5 941.7 941.8 942.0 942.1 942.3 942.5
36.0 942.6 942.8 942.9 943.1 943.2 943.4 943.6 943.7 943.9 944.0
37.0 944.2 944.4 944.5 944.7 944.8 945.0 945.1 945.3 945.5 945.6
38.0 945.8 945.9 946.1 946.3 946.4 946.6 946.7 946.9 947.0 947.2
39.0 947.4 947.5 947.7 947.8 948.0 948.2 948.3 948.5 948.6 948.8
40.0 949.0 949.1 949.3 949.4 949.6 949.7 949.9 950.1 950.2 950.4
41.0 950.5 950.7 950.9 951.0 951.2 951.3 951.5 951.6 951.8 952.0
42.0 952.1 952.3 952.4 952.6 952.8 952.9 953.1 953.2 953.4 953.5
43.0 953.7 953.9 954.0 954.2 954.3 954.5 954.7 954.8 955.0 955.1
44.0 955.3 955.5 955.6 955.8 955.9 956.1 956.2 956.4 956.6 956.7

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5. Standard Weight Terms and Definitions for Commercial Aircraft
A. ACTUAL ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (AZFW)

Operational empty weight plus payload (it must not exceed maximum design zero fuel
weight).
B. BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT (BEW)

Standard basic empty weight plus or minus weight of standard item variations.
C. DELIVERY EMPTY WEIGHT (DEW)

Manufacturer’s empty weight, less any shortages, plus those standard items and operational
items in aircraft at time of delivery (last-minute additions or deletions may be listed on the
weight and balance manifest).
D. DRAINABLE UNUSABLE FUEL

Unusable fuel minus unusable portion of trapped fuel.
E. ESTIMATED NORMAL PAYLOAD (ENP)

Total weight of passengers, cargo, and baggage selected by the operator for statistical and
related purposes (it is based on certified passenger arrangements, standard passenger
weights, cargo and baggage densities experienced by the operator, and cargo compartment
limits. It must not exceed maximum payload or weight limited payload.).
F. FLEET EMPTY WEIGHT (FEW)

Average basic empty weight used for a fleet or group of aircraft of the same model and
configuration (the weight of any fleet member shall not vary more than the tolerance
established by governmental regulations).
G. GUARANTEED WEIGHT
Weight the manufacturer clearly defines and guarantees subject to contractual tolerances
and adjustments.
H. MANUFACTURER’S EMPTY WEIGHT (MEW)

Weight of structure, powerplant, furnishings, systems, and other items of equipment that are
an integral part of a particular aircraft configuration (it is essentially a “dry” weight, including
only those fluids contained in closed systems).
I. MAXIMUM DESIGN FLIGHT WEIGHT (MFW)

Maximum weight for flight as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements
(flaps-up condition is implied unless otherwise stated).
J. MAXIMUM DESIGN FUEL TRANSFER WEIGHT (MFTW)

Maximum weight at which fuel transfer may be initiated between tanks without causing a
critical structural condition).
K. MAXIMUM DESIGN LANDING WEIGHT (MLW)

Maximum weight for landing as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements.

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L. MAXIMUM DESIGN TAKEOFF WEIGHT (MTOW)

Maximum weight for takeoff as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements
(this is the maximum weight at start of takeoff run).
M. MAXIMUM DESIGN TAXI WEIGHT (MTW)

Maximum weight for ground maneuver as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness
requirements (it includes weight of taxi and runup fuel).
N. MAXIMUM DESIGN ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (MZFW)

Maximum weight allowed before usable fuel and other specified usable agents must be
loaded in defined sections of the aircraft as limited by strength and airworthiness
requirements.
O. MAXIMUM PAYLOAD
Maximum design zero fuel weight minus operational empty weight.
P. OPERATIONAL EMPTY WEIGHT (OEW)

Standard basic empty weight plus standard operator’s items.
Q. OPERATIONAL ITEMS
Personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary for a particular operation but not included
in standard basic empty weight. These items may vary for a particular aircraft and may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Crew and Baggage

(2) Manuals and navigational equipment
(3) Removable service equipment for cabin, galley, and bar
(4) Food and beverages, including liquor
(5) Cargo containers
Operational items are divided into standard operator’s items which are normal items for
all flights and variable operator’s items which may vary for individual flights.
R. OPERATIONAL LANDING WEIGHT (OLW)

Maximum authorized weight for landing. (It is subject to airport, operational, and related
restrictions. It must not exceed maximum design landing weight.)
S. OPERATIONAL TAKEOFF WEIGHT (OTOW)

Maximum authorized weight for takeoff. (It is subject to airport, operational, and related
restrictions. This is the weight at start of takeoff run and must not exceed maximum
design takeoff weight.)
T. PAYLOAD (P/L)
Weight of passengers, cargo, and baggage (these may be revenue and (or)
nonrevenue).
U. SPACE LIMITED PAYLOAD (SLP)

Payload as restricted by seating, volumetric, and other related limits of the cabin, cargo,
and baggage compartments (it must not exceed maximum payload).

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V. STANDARD BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT (SBEW)

Manufacturer’s empty weight plus standard items.
W. STANDARD ITEMS
Equipment and fluids not an integral part of a particular aircraft and not a variation for the
same type of aircraft. These items may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Unusable fuel and other unusable fluids

(2) Engine oil
(3) Toilet fluid and chemical charge
(4) Supplementary electronic equipment
(5) Potable water
(6) Slides or slide-rafts, lifevests, and emergency transmitters
X. STANDARD ITEM VARIATIONS (SIV)

Standard items that the operator adds, deducts, or changes.
Y. STANDARD OPERATIONAL ITEMS

Operator’s items which are normal items for all flights.
Z. TRAPPED FUEL
Fuel remaining when aircraft is defueled by normal means using the procedures and
attitudes specified for draining the tanks.
AA. UNUSABLE FUEL

Fuel remaining after a fuel runout test has been completed in accordance with
governmental regulations (it includes drainable unusable fuel plus unusable portion of
trapped fuel).
AB. USABLE ENGINE INJECTION FLUID

Fluid, other than fuel, available for aircraft propulsion.
AC. USABLE FUEL

Fuel available for aircraft propulsion.
AD. USEFUL LOAD

Difference between operational takeoff weight and operational empty weight (it includes
payload, usable fuel, and other usable fluids not included as operational items).
AE. VARIABLE OPERATIONAL ITEMS

Operator’s items which are variable for individual flights.
AF. WEIGHT LIMITED PAYLOAD (WLP)

Payload as restricted by the most critical of the following:
(1) Operational takeoff weight minus operational empty weight minus minimum
usable fuel.
(2) Operational landing weight minus operational empty weight minus flight reserve
fuel.
(3) Compartment and other related limits (it must not exceed maximum payload).

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PASSENGER AND PERSONNEL WEIGHT ALLOWANCES
FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR 120-27 WEIGHT ALLOWANCES
Refer to the current release of FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 for guidance on the methods that may be
used to determine passenger, crew and baggage weights.
Flight Crew Weight

 Determine using guidance in the current release of FAA Advisory Circular 120-27.
Cabin Crew Weight

Passenger Weight
Baggage Weight
CAUTION Calculations and limitations that were determined using the passenger, crew, and baggage
weights provided by FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 Revision E or earlier may need to be re-
evaluated.

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OPERATIONAL ITEMS LOADING DATA
1. General
This section of the Weight and Balance Manual contains tables of loading data for operational
items.
2. Cockpit Crew
Weight (lb) H-Arm (Fus Sta)

Captain 170 122.0
First Officer 170 122.0
Flight Observer 170 153.0
3. Cabin Crew
Weight (lb) H-Arm (Fus Sta)

Attendant 130 168.0
Attendant 130 168.0
Attendant 130 1201.0
4. Cockpit Stowage
Capacity (lb) H-Arm (Fus Sta)

Pilot’s Briefcase Stowage 25 118.6
Co-Pilot’s Briefcase Stowage 25 118.6
Data Stowage, RH Console 20 133.4
5. Cabin Stowage

RH Fwd Stowage & Coatroom 240 285.0
RH Aft Stowage 84 1299.1
LH Aft Doghouse 35 1107.0
6. Galleys

RH No. 1 512 158.6
RH No. 2 507 221.0
RH No. 2A 507 249.2
LH No. 3 1147 227.0
LH No. 3A 254 261.7
LH No. 4 454 1122.0
LH No. 5 628 1190.5
LH No. 6 474 1218.5
LH No. 7 430 1279.5
LH No. 7A 265 1297.5

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7. Overhead Stowage Compartments
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT-OVERHEAD STOWAGE COMPARTMENTS LOADING DATA
Size of Total Quantity Capacity of

Module Location In Airplane Each Module
2/3 76 Inch Last Module on RH Side 1 140 lb

5/6 95 Inch First Module on LH and RH 2 175 lb
Full 114 Inch Sides 13 210 lb
All Remaining Modules
Note: 1. Each full module (114 inch section) contains two compartments; each placarded for a
105 pound capacity, accessible through two 55 inch doors.
Each 5/6 module (95 inch section) contains two compartments. The larger compartment,
placarded for a 105 pound capacity, is accessible through a 55 inch door and a smaller
compartment, placarded for 70 pounds, is accessible through a 36 inch door.
The 2/3 module (76 inch section) contains two compartments, each placarded for a 70
pound capacity, accessible through two 36 inch doors.
2. The composite H-Arm for all compartments is at Fuselage Station 759.7.
3. Weight for all compartments loaded to capacity:
Weight = 3220 pounds
8. Emergency Equipment
The weight and location of evacuation slides, lifevests, and other emergency equipment is shown
in Chapter 2.

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FUEL LOADING DATA
1. Fuel Density
All fuel weights shown in this manual are based on a fuel density of 6.7 lb/U.S. gal.
CE NTE R WING TANK
K RH
TAN MA
IN
A IN TA N
L HM K
2. Fuel Loading Schedule
A. Fill LH and RH main wing tanks. Do not exceed maximum permissible lateral fuel
unbalance as shown in AFM. Section I, during loading.
B. Fill Center Wing Tank.
C. Fuel loading schedule is shown in tabular form in combination with CG for total fuel on
board.
D. Final tank quantities must agree with fuel loading schedule totals for fuel loaded and
must be within lateral balance limits.
3. Usable Fuel
“Usable Fuel” is all fuel carried for a particular operation less “Unusable Fuel”.
USABLE FUEL DATA - THREE-TANK SYSTEM
Volume Weight in Pounds H-Arm

Location U.S. Gallons at 6.7 lb/gal. Fus Sta
Wing Tanks 2766 18,532 951.0

Center Tanks 3074 20,596 884.8
Lines 5 34 1006.0
Engines 1 7 1322.0
TOTAL 5846 39,169 916.3

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4. Unusable Fuel (Total)
Unusable fuel is the fuel remaining after a fuel run-out test has been completed per applicable
governmental regulations. It includes “Drainable Unusable Fuel” and “Trapped Fuel”. (For Wet
Weighing Tare Fuel Weights, see Weighing Procedure Section.)
UNUSABLE FUEL (TOTAL) DATA - THREE-TANK SYSTEM
Volume Weight in Pounds H-Arm

Location U.S. Gallons at 6.7 lb/gal. Fus Sta
Drainable Unusable 19.6 131.3 911.4
Trapped Unusable 13.9 93.1 1017.7
TOTAL 33.5 224.4 955.5

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FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS
Total Pounds on Board RH and LH Main Tanks Center Tank
H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm

Weight (Pounds) (Fus Sta) Weight (Pounds) (Fus Sta) Weight (Pounds) (Fus Sta)
50 918.0 50 918.0
500 917.0 500 917.0
1,000 917.0 1,000 917.0
1,500 917.0 1,500 917.0
2,000 917.4 2,000 917.4
2,500 919.0 2,500 919.0
3,000 920.4 3,000 920.4
3,500 921.4 3,500 921.4
4,000 922.7 4,000 922.7
4,500 924.3 4,500 924.3
5,000 925.6 5,000 925.6
5,500 926.7 5,500 926.7
6,000 928.1 6,000 928.1
6,500 929.7 6,500 929.7
7,000 930.8 7,000 930.8
7,500 931.9 7,500 931.9
8,000 932.9 8,000 932.9
8,500 934.0 8,500 934.0
9,000 935.1 9,000 935.1
9,500 936.1 9,500 936.1
10,000 937.1 10,000 937.1
10,500 938.1 10,500 938.1
11,000 938.6 11,000 938.6
11,500 939.3 11,500 939.3
12,000 940.4 12,000 940.4
12,500 941.2 12,500 941.2
13,000 941.8 13,000 941.8
13,500 942.5 13,500 942.5
14,000 943.6 14,000 943.6
14,500 944.3 14,500 944.3
15,000 944.8 15,000 944.8
15,500 945.7 15,500 945.7
16,000 946.8 16,000 946.8
16,500 947.4 16,500 947.4
17,000 947.9 17,000 947.9
17,500 949.0 17,500 949.0
18,000 950.0 18,000 950.0
18,500 950.9 *18,532 951.0
Note: To determine H-Arm for intermediate weights, use linear interpolation of weights shown.
*Quantities marked by the asterisk indicate actual tank capacity of fuel weighing 6.7 pounds per
U.S. gallon. Other quantities have been rounded off to even 500 pound increments for
convenience in use. The table does not include 41 pounds of usable fuel in engines and lines.

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FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS (Cont’d)

H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm
19,000 949.5 *18,532 951.0 500 891.8
19,500 948.0 1,000 890.1
20,000 946.5 1,500 890.0
20,500 945.1 2,000 890.0
21,000 943.8 2,500 889.7
21,500 942.5 3,000 889.2
22,000 941.2 3,500 888.7
22,500 939.9 4,000 888.3
23,000 938.7 4,500 887.8
23,500 937.6 5,000 887.4
24,000 936.4 5,500 887.0
24,500 935.4 6,000 887.0
25,000 934.4 6,500 887.0
25,500 933.5 7,000 887.0
26,000 932.6 7,500 887.0
26,500 931.6 8,000 886.5
27,000 930.6 8,500 886.1
27,500 929.8 9,000 886.0
28,000 929.0 9,500 886.0
28,500 928.3 10,000 886.0
29,000 927.5 10,500 886.0
29,500 926.8 11,000 886.0
30,000 926.2 11,500 886.0
30,500 925.4 12,000 885.8
31,000 924.6 12,500 885.4
31,500 923.8 13,000 885.0
32,000 923.2 13,500 885.0
32,500 922.6 14,000 885.0
33,000 922.1 14,500 885.0
33,500 921.5 15,000 885.0
34,000 921.0 15,500 885.0
34,500 920.5 16,000 885.0
35,000 919.9 16,500 885.0
35,500 919.5 17,000 885.0
36,000 919.0 17,500 885.0
36,500 918.5 18,000 885.0
37,000 918.1 18,500 885.0
37,500 917.6 19,000 885.0
38,000 917.2 19,500 885.0
38,500 916.8 20,000 885.0
39,000 916.3 20,500 884.9
*39,128 916.2 *18,532 951.0 *20,596 884.8

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FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN U.S. GALLONS
RH and LH
Total Main Tanks Center
H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm
U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta) U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta) U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta)
100 917.0 100 917.0 0

200 917.0 200 917.0
300 917.4 300 917.4
400 919.5 400 919.5
500 921.2 500 921.2
600 922.7 600 922.7
700 924.7 700 924.7
800 926.4 800 926.4
900 928.2 900 928.2
1,000 930.0 1,000 930.0
1,100 931.5 1,100 931.5
1,200 932.9 1,200 932.9
1,300 934.5 1,300 934.5
1,400 935.9 1,400 935.9
1,500 937.2 1,500 937.2
1,600 938.2 1,600 938.2
1,700 939.3 1,700 939.3
1,800 940.5 1,800 940.5
1,900 941.4 1,900 941.4
2,000 942.5 2,000 942.5
2,100 943.7 2,100 943.7
2,200 944.7 2,200 944.7
2,300 945.6 2,300 945.6
2,400 946.9 2,400 946.9
2,500 947.6 2,500 947.6
2,600 948.7 2,600 948.7
2,700 950.1 2,700 950.1
2,800 951.0 *2,766 951.0 0
Note: To determine H-Arm for intermediate gallons, use linear interpolation of gallons shown.
*Quantities marked by the asterisk indicate actual tank capacity. Other quantities have been
rounded off to even 100 gallon increments for convenience in use. The table does not include six
gallons of usable fuel in engines and lines.

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FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN U.S. GALLONS (Cont’d)
RH and LH
Total Main Tanks Center
H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm
U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta) U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta) U.S. Gallons (Fus Sta)
2,900 948.2 *2,766 951.0 100 891.2

3,000 946.2 200 890.0
3,100 944.4 300 890.0
3,200 942.6 400 889.5
3,300 940.9 500 888.9
3,400 939.3 600 888.3
3,500 937.7 700 887.6
3,600 936.2 800 887.0
3,700 934.8 900 887.0
3,800 933.6 1,000 887.0
3,900 932.4 1,100 887.0
4,000 931.0 1,200 886.5
4,100 929.9 1,300 886.0
4,200 928.8 1,400 886.0
4,300 927.8 1,500 886.0
4,400 926.9 1,600 886.0
4,500 926.0 1,700 886.0
4,600 924.9 1,800 885.8
4,700 923.8 1,900 885.2
4,800 923.0 2,000 885.0
4,900 922.3 2,100 885.0
5,000 921.5 2,200 885.0
5,100 920.8 2,300 885.0
5,200 920.1 2,400 885.0
5,300 919.4 2,500 885.0
5,400 918.8 2,600 885.0
5,500 918.2 2,700 885.0
5,600 917.6 2,800 885.0
5,700 917.0 2,900 885.0
*5,840 916.2 *2,766 951.0 *3,074 884.8
Note: To determine H-Arm for intermediate gallons, use linear interpolation of gallons shown.
*Quantities marked by the asterisk indicate actual tank capacity. Other quantities have been
rounded off to even 100 gallon increments for convenience in use. The table does not include six
gallons of usable fuel in engines and lines.

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LIMITED
FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS
H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm

50 918.0 50 918.0
500 917.0 500 917.0
1,000 917.0 1,000 917.0
1,500 917.0 1,500 917.0
2,000 917.4 2,000 917.4
2,500 919.0 2,500 919.0
3,000 920.4 3,000 920.4
3,500 921.4 3,500 921.4
4,000 922.7 4,000 922.7
4,500 924.3 4,500 924.3
5,000 925.6 5,000 925.6
5,500 926.7 5,500 926.7
6,000 928.1 6,000 928.1
6,500 929.7 6,500 929.7
7,000 930.8 7,000 930.8
7,500 931.9 7,500 931.9
8,000 932.9 8,000 932.9
8,500 934.0 8,500 934.0
9,000 935.1 9,000 935.1
9,500 936.1 9,500 936.1
10,000 937.1 10,000 937.1
10,500 938.1 10,500 938.1
11,000 936.0 500 891.8
11,500 933.9 1,000 890.1
12,000 932.1 1,500 890.0
12,500 930.4 2,000 890.0
13,000 928.8 2,500 889.7
13,500 927.2 3,000 889.2
14,000 925.8 3,500 888.7
14,500 924.4 4,000 888.3
15,000 923.0 4,500 887.8
15,500 921.7 5,000 887.4
16,000 920.5 5,500 887.0
16,500 919.5 6,000 887.0
17,000 918.6 6,500 887.0
17,500 917.7 7,000 887.0
18,000 916.8 7,500 887.0
18,500 915.8 8,000 886.5

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LIMITED
FUEL LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS (Cont’d)
H-Arm H-Arm H-Arm

19,000 914.8 10,500 938.1 8,500 886.1

19,500 914.1 9,000 886.0
20,000 913.4 9,500 886.0
20,500 912.7 10,000 886.0
21,000 912.1 10,500 886.0
21,500 911.4 11,000 886.0
22,000 910.9 11,500 886.0
22,500 910.2 12,000 885.8
23,000 909.5 12,500 885.4
23,500 908.7 13,000 885.0
24,000 908.2 13,500 885.0
24,500 907.8 14,000 885.0
25,000 907.3 14,500 885.0
25,500 906.9 15,000 885.0
26,000 906.4 15,500 885.0
26,500 906.0 16,000 885.0
27,000 905.7 16,500 885.0
27,500 905.3 17,000 885.0
28,000 904.9 17,500 885.0
28,500 904.6 18,000 885.0
29,000 904.2 18,500 885.0
29,500 903.9 19,000 885.0
30,000 903.6 19,500 885.0
30,500 903.3 20,000 885.0
31,096 902.9 10,500 938.1 *20,596 884.8

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ALTERNATE FUEL BURN LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS
Total Fuel on Board RH and LH Main Tanks Center Tank
Weight H-Arm Weight H-Arm Weight H-Arm

(Pounds) (Fus Sta) (Pounds) (Fus Sta) (Pounds) (Fus Sta)
50 918.0 50 918.0
500 917.0 500 917.0
1,000 917.0 1,000 917.0
1,500 917.0 1,500 917.0
2,000 917.4 2,000 917.4
2,500 919.0 2,500 919.0
3,000 920.4 3,000 920.4
3,500 921.4 3,500 921.4
4,000 922.7 4,000 922.7
4,500 924.3 4,500 924.3
5,000 925.6 5,000 925.6
5,500 926.7 5,500 926.7
6,000 928.1 6,000 928.1
6,500 929.7 6,500 929.7
7,000 930.8 7,000 930.8
7,500 931.9 7,500 931.9
8,000 932.9 8,000 932.9
8,500 930.5 500 891.8
9,000 928.1 1,000 890.1
9,500 926.1 1,500 890.0
10,000 924.3 2,000 890.0
10,500 922.6 2,500 889.7
11,000 921.0 3,000 889.2
11,500 919.4 3,500 888.7
12,000 918.0 4,000 888.3
12,500 916.7 4,500 887.8
13,000 915.4 5,000 887.4
13,500 914.2 5,500 887.0
14,000 913.2 6,000 887.0
14,500 912.3 6,500 887.0
15,000 911.5 7,000 887.0
15,500 910.7 7,500 887.0
16,000 909.7 8,000 886.5
16,500 908.8 8,500 886.1
17,000 908.1 9,000 886.0
17,500 907.4 9,500 886.0
18,000 906.8 10,000 886.0
18,500 906.3 10,500 886.0
19,000 905.7 8000 932.9 11,000 886.0
Quantities marked by the asterisk (*) indicate actual tank capacity of fuel weighing 6.7 pounds
per U.S. gallon. Use the Normal Fuel Loading Schedule Table to determine the H-Arm of the
Total Fuel on Board in excess of 29,532 pounds.

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ALTERNATE FUEL BURN LOADING SCHEDULE IN POUNDS (Cont’d)
Total Fuel on Board RH and LH Main Tanks Center Tank
Weight H-Arm Weight H-Arm Weight H-Arm

(Pounds) (Fus Sta) (Pounds) (Fus Sta) (Pounds) (Fus Sta)
19,500 906.9 8,500 934.0 11,000 886.0

20,000 908.1 9,000 935.1
20,500 909.2 9,500 936.1
21,000 910.3 10,000 937.1
21,500 911.4 10,500 938.1
22,000 912.3 11,000 938.6
22,500 913.2 11,500 939.3
23,000 914.4 12,000 940.4
23,500 915.4 12,500 941.2
24,000 916.2 13,000 941.8
24,500 917.1 13,500 942.5
25,000 918.3 14,000 943.6
25,500 919.2 14,500 944.3
26,000 919.9 15,000 944.8
26,500 920.9 15,500 945.7
27,000 922.0 16,000 946.8
27,500 922.8 16,500 947.4
28,000 923.6 17,000 947.9
28,500 924.7 17,500 949.0
29,000 925.7 18,000 950.0
29,532 926.8 *18,532 951.0 11,000 886.0
Quantities marked by the asterisk (*) indicate actual tank capacity of fuel weighing 6.7 pounds
per U.S. gallon. Use the Normal Fuel Loading Schedule Table to determine the H-Arm of the
Total Fuel on Board in excess of 29,532 pounds.

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ALTERNATE FUEL BURN LOADING SCHEDULE IN U.S. GALLONS
Total Fuel RH and LH Center

on Board Main Tanks Tank
Volume H-Arm Volume H-Arm Volume H-Arm
(U.S. Gallons) (Fus Sta) (U.S. Gallons) (Fus Sta) (U.S. Gallons) (Fus Sta)
100 917.0 100 917.0
200 917.0 200 917.0
300 917.4 300 917.4
400 919.5 400 919.5
500 921.2 500 921.2
600 922.7 600 922.7
700 924.7 700 924.7
800 926.4 800 926.4
900 928.2 900 928.2
1,000 930.0 1,000 930.0
1,100 931.5 1,100 931.5
1,194 932.9 1,194 932.9
1,200 932.7 100 891.2
1,300 929.5 200 890.0
1,400 926.6 300 890.0
1,500 924.1 400 889.5
1,600 921.9 500 888.9
1,700 919.8 600 888.3
1,800 917.8 700 887.6
1,900 916.1 800 887.0
2,000 914.4 900 887.0
2,100 913.1 1,000 887.0
2,200 911.9 1,100 887.0
2,300 910.8 1,200 886.5
2,400 909.6 1,300 886.0
2,500 908.5 1,400 886.0
2,600 907.5 1,500 886.0
2,700 906.7 1,600 886.0
2,836 905.7 1,194 932.9 1,642 886.0
2,900 906.7 1,200 932.9
3,000 908.3 1,300 934.5
3,100 909.8 1,400 935.9
3,200 911.3 1,500 937.2
3,300 912.5 1,600 938.2
3,400 913.9 1,700 939.3
3,500 915.3 1,800 940.5
3,600 916.4 1,900 941.4
3,700 917.8 2,000 942.5
3,800 919.1 2,100 943.7
3,900 920.2 2,200 944.7
4,000 921.6 2,300 945.6
4,100 922.8 2,400 946.9
4,200 923.9 2,500 947.6
4,300 925.3 2,600 948.7
4,400 926.7 2,700 950.1
4,408 926.8 *2,766 951.0 1,642 886.0
Note: To determine H-Arm for intermediate volume, use linear interpolation of the volume shown. Quantities
marked by the asterisk (*) indicate actual tank capacity of fuel weighing 6.7 pounds per U.S. gallon. Use the
Normal Fuel Loading Schedule Table to determine the H-Arm of the Total Fuel on Board in excess of 4,408
gallons.

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FLUIDS LOADING DATA
1. Engine, CSD and APU Lubricating Oil Loading
A. Engine oil weights used in this manual are calculated at 7.74 pounds per U.S. gallon.
B. Each engine has a separate oil tank. Each constant speed drive (CSD) has a self
contained reservoir.
TABLE I
LUBRICATING OIL
VOLUME WEIGHT
U.S. GALLON POUNDS PER H-ARM
LOCATION PER AIRPLANE AIRPLANE (FUS STA)
Engines (2) 13.8* 107.2 1300.0

CSD (2) 2.5 19.3 1319.0
Engines & CSD’s 16.3 126.5 1302.9
APU
1
(1) 1.1 8.7 1377.5
Total Tare Oil 17.4 135.2 1307.7
*Includes 4 U.S. gallons of usable oil per engine.
2. Potable Water Load
A. Water Density
Water weights shown in this manual are based on a density of 8.33 pounds per U.S.
gallon.
TABLE II
POTABLE WATER
VOLUME WEIGHT H-ARM

LOCATION U.S. GALLONS POUNDS (FUS STA)
Forward Tank 47 392 487
3. Waste Tank Chemical Load

TABLE III
WASTE TANK CHEMICALS
VOLUME WEIGHT H-ARM

LOCATION U.S. GALLONS POUNDS (FUS STA)
Aft Lavatories (2) 5.5 46 1328
Fwd Lavatories (1) 2.75 23 281

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FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT
All baggage, parcels and other forms of cargo must be loaded such that there is a 2-inch
minimum clearance from the ceiling to permit airflow to smoke detectors and fire suppression
agent distribution. Limited intrusions, such as corners of luggage are acceptable provided they
are not directly below the smoke detectors or fire suppression nozzles.
CARGO DOOR VOLUME LOSS

(SHADED) = 45 CU FT. 53 IN.
FLAT FLOOR
68.6 AT
82.1 CEILING
SECTION "A" SECTION "B"
FUSELAGE CONSTANT SECTION
13.9
39.0
STA STA STA
218 370 522
Area Designation A B A+B
Location (Sta to Sta) 218 to 370 370 to 522 218 to 522
H-Arm (Fus Sta CG) 294.9 459.0 368.7
Usable Volume (Cu Ft) 239 195 434
Max Running Load 24.0 24.0 24.0

(lb/in. Fuselage Length)
Placard Capacity 3585 2925 6510
Combined Capacity 6510

Sta 218 to 522
Maximum floor loading not to exceed 150 lb/ft2.
Each of the above limitations is independent of the others. Do not exceed any limitation.
NOTE: The combined capacity of Fus Sta 218 to 786.5 is not to exceed 12,150 pounds.
Report MDC J8358

May 12/20 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991
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MIDDLE CARGO COMPARTMENT

SECTION "C1" SECTION "C2"
STA STA STA

522 636 786.5
Area Designation C1 C2 C1 + C2 = C
Location (Sta to Sta) 522 to 636 636 to 786.5 522 to 786.5
H-Arm (Fus Sta CG) 579.1 721.9 653.2
Max Running Load 32 32 32

Combined Capacity 7520

Sta 522 TO 786.5
Maximum floor loading must not exceed 150 lb/ft2.
Each of the above limitations is independent of the other. Do not exceed any limitation.
NOTE: The combined capacity of Fus Sta 218 to 786.5 is not to exceed 12,150 pounds.
Report MDC J8358

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AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT

78
SECTION "D1" SECTION "D2"
15.6
31
STA STA STA STA
1007 1155 1211 1320
Area Designation D1 D2 D1 + D2 = D
Location (Sta to Sta) 1007 to 1155 1155 to 1320 1007 to 1320
H-Arm (Fus Sta CG) 1081 1245.4 1157.8
Max Running Load 32 22.5 ---

Combined Capacity --- --- 6645
Maximum floor loading must not exceed 150 lb/ft2.
Each of the above limitations is independent of the other. Do not exceed any limitation.

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PACKAGE SIZE CHART

FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT
MAXIMUM LENGTH IN INCHES FOR HEIGHT AND WIDTH SHOWN
PACKAGE PACKAGE HEIGHT - INCHES

WIDTH
INCHES 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 29
3 215 210 205 200 198 195 192 175 165 162
6 210 205 200 198 197 190 180 160 156 153
9 205 200 196 194 192 185 165 160 152 147
12 200 198 194 192 190 170 160 155 149 144
15 198 190 185 180 175 160 158 150 140 133
18 195 185 182 172 160 157 145 140 130 123
21 192 170 162 158 157 145 140 130 120 111
24 175 160 158 154 146 138 132 123 114 107
27 165 155 150 142 135 127 122 116 109 100
30 160 146 144 138 126 117 113 112 102 94
33 140 134 130 125 122 110 108 104 99 90
36 125 123 119 118 108 102 100 99 90 81
39 115 110 109 108 96 95 94 93 85 75
42 106 100 95 94 90 88 87 85 76 68
45 101 94 89 86 85 82 80 78 76 66
48 93 86 85 79 78 73 71 69 64 59
52 88 85 78 72 71 68 65 60 54 50
FUSELAGE
CL
COMPARTMENT
DOOR 53 IN.
(134.62 CM)
3.37 IN
(8.56 CM).
FLAT
30.44 IN.
FLOOR (77.32 CM) 29.73 IN.
32.8 IN. (75.51 CM)
CARGO
BARRIER
NOTE: Lengths are approximate. Tilting, twisting, bending and/or rotating packages through door
opening will allow additional lengths in many cases.

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PACKAGE SIZE CHART

MID CARGO COMPARTMENT
MAXIMUM LENGTH IN INCHES FOR HEIGHT AND WIDTH SHOWN

WIDTH
INCHES 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 29
3 184 184 184 182 181 179 162 160 157 156
6 184 183 183 181 180 178 160 156 155 152
9 183 182 182 176 170 162 156 155 152 147
12 182 181 176 170 163 158 155 154 149 144
15 181 180 170 163 160 156 154 150 140 133
18 179 178 162 158 156 154 145 140 130 123
21 162 160 156 155 154 145 140 130 120 111
24 160 156 152 154 146 138 132 123 114 107
27 157 155 150 142 135 127 122 116 109 100
30 147 146 144 138 126 117 113 112 102 94
33 135 134 130 125 122 110 108 104 99 90
36 125 123 119 118 108 102 100 99 90 81
39 115 110 109 108 96 95 94 93 85 75
42 106 100 95 94 90 88 87 85 76 68
45 101 94 89 86 85 82 80 78 75 66
48 93 86 85 79 78 73 71 69 64 59
52 88 85 78 72 71 68 65 60 54 50
FUSELAGE
CL
COMPARTMENT
DOOR 53 IN.
(134.62 CM)
3.37 IN
(8.56 CM).
FLAT
30.44 IN.
FLOOR (77.32 CM) 29.73 IN.
32.8 IN. (75.51 CM)
CARGO
BARRIER

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PACKAGE SIZE CHART

AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT
MAXIMUM LENGHTH IN INCHES FOR HEIGHT AND WIDTH SHOWN

WIDTH
INCHES 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 29
3 170 170 170 168 167 165 163 155 148 130
6 170 170 170 168 167 164 160 150 136 120
9 170 170 170 168 166 162 158 143 122 93
12 169 168 167 167 165 160 155 138 102 93
15 167 166 165 163 162 157 150 102 102 93
18 160 158 157 155 153 140 102 102 102 93
21 154 154 154 152 151 102 102 102 102 93
24 139 139 139 137 102 102 102 102 102 93
27 130 130 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 93
30 122 102 102 102 102 102 102 99 97 93
33 102 102 102 102 102 102 98 96 93 90
36 102 102 102 102 100 99 96 93 90 81
39 102 102 100 96 95 94 92 90 85 75
42 102 100 93 92 90 88 87 85 76 68
45 98 94 89 86 85 82 80 78 76 66
48 92 86 85 79 78 73 71 69 64 59
52 88 85 78 72 71 68 65 60 54 50
FUSELAGE
CL
COMPARTMENT
DOOR 53 IN.
(134.62 CM)
3.37 IN
(8.56 CM).
FLAT
30.44 IN.
FLOOR (77.32 CM) 29.73 IN.
32.8 IN. (75.51 CM)
CARGO
BARRIER

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PASSENGER LOADING DATA
FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR 120-27 WEIGHT ALLOWANCES
Refer to the current release of FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 for guidance on the methods that may be
used to determine passenger and baggage weights.
Passenger Weight
Baggage Weight
CAUTION Limitations that were determined using the passenger and baggage weights provided by
FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 Revision E or earlier may need to be re-evaluated.
1. General
A. This section contains the interior arrangement drawing and passenger loading table.
B. H-Arms for all passengers are tabulated so that other types of loading procedures can be
constructed.
2. Passenger Loading
A. Interior Arrangement Drawing
(1) Seat rows are numbered consecutively from front to rear.
(2) Individual seats are identified alphabetically by row.
B. Passenger Loading Table
(1) Weight is based on 170 pounds per passenger.

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Fus Sta 07 0
100
c/a c/a
G1
180 185
34"x 72 27"x 48" 200
G3 G2
G2A
G3A
Lav S
300
A B C D E 1
2
400
3
5
500
6
8
600
9
10
11
700
12
14
15
800
16
17
Emer 875 20"x 36"
Exit 18
900
Emer 916 19 20"x 36"
Exit
20
21
1000
22
23
A B C D E 24 1100
G4 25
1154 26
27"x 60"
27
G5 c/a 1200
G6 28
29
G7 C D E 30
G7A S 1300
Lav Lav
c/a c/a
1361
1400
133 Passenger Interior Arrangement

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Mar 7/91
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PASSENGER LOADING - 133 PASSENGERS
ROW SEAT MAX. NO. H-ARM ROW SEAT MAX. NO. H-ARM
NO. IDENTIF. OF PASS. (FUS STA) NO. IDENTIF. OF PASS. (FUS STA)
1 A,B,C,D,E 5 337 17 A,B,C,D,E 5 848

2 A,B,C,D,E 5 371 18 A,B,C,D,E 5 884
3 A,B,C,D,E 5 405 19 A,B,C,D,E 5 920
4 A,B,C,D,E 5 439 20 A,B,C,D,E 5 954
21 A,B,C,D,E 5 988
5 A,B,C,D,E 5 473 22 A,B,C,D,E 5 1022
6 A,B,C,D,E 5 507 23 A,B,C,D,E 5 1056
7 A,B,C,D,E 5 541 24 A,B,C,D,E 5 1090
8 A,B,C,D,E 5 575 25 C,D,E 3 1121
9 A,B,C,D,E 5 609 26 C,D,E 3 1152
10 A,B,C,D,E 5 643 27 C,D,E 3 1183
11 A,B,C,D,E 5 677 28 C,D,E 3 1214
12 A,B,C,D,E 5 711 29 C,D,E 3 1245
14 A,B,C,D,E 5 745 30 C,D,E 3 1276
15 A,B,C,D,E 5 779
16 A,B,C,D,E 5 813
Compartment centroids with cabin divided for use with loading schedule.
Compartment Rows No. of Passengers Wt at 170 Lb/Pass. H-Arm (Fus Sta)

1 1 thru 4 20 3,400 388.0
2 5 thru 16 55 9,350 643.0
3 17 thru 30 58 9,860 1041.1
Overall 1 thru 30 133 22,610 778.3

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LOADING SCHEDULE
(Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure)
1. General
A. This section describes the use of a loading schedule for the MD-80 with interiors as described in
the Passenger Section of this manual. It also presents a substitution of the derived Loading
Center of Gravity Limits of the airplane using passenger seating assumptions in general use with
the airlines.
2. Loading Instructions
A. General
This loading procedure utilized a graphical addition of index-scales to check the airplane balance
in conjunction with a tabular addition of the weights to insure that the Design Weight Limitations
and Loading Center of Gravity Limits are not exceeded.
B. Loading Procedure
(1) The loading procedure is accomplished in two steps using Forms A and B, provided in this
section, as follows:
Step 1 Form A
(a) Derivation of Operational Empty Weight and Index Unit is as follows:
1) Using the Flight Weight and Balance Form A or equivalent, tabulate the weights and H-
arms for the items on board.
2) The Standard Basic Empty Weight and corresponding H-arm is found on Page 3 in
Chapter 2. Weights and H-arms for the crew and other operational items are contained
in Chapter 1. All items aboard, with the exception of usable fuel, passengers and cargo,
shall be included in Operational Empty Weight plus VOI.
CAUTION: 1. GALLEY CARTS ARE NOT PART OF THE SBEW; THEREFORE, THE
EMPTY WEIGHT OF THE CARTS MUST BE ADDED AS VARIABLE
OPERATIONAL ITEMS. (VOI)
3) Multiply weight times H-arm for each item listed, enter result in Moment column. Add
weights, enter total on Operational Empty Weight (OEW) line. Add moments in Moment
column, enter total on Operational Empty Weight line. Divide total moment by total
weight. This answer is entered as the H-arm of the airplane including items listed. If
Variable Operator’s Items (VOI) are on board they are listed and added to the OEW
derived previously. The weight and H-arm for OEW plus VOI is calculated in the same
manner as the OEW.

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4) The Weight and H-arm is then inserted in the formula on the lower portion of the Form A
to obtain the Operating Index Unit.
Step 2 Form B
(a) Derivation of Zero Fuel Weight and Taxi Weight with corresponding Centers of Gravity.
1) Using Flight Weight and Balance Form B, enter the OEW plus VOI Weight in space
provided.
2) Enter I.U. from Form A in box space to the right of the weight previously entered.
3) Enter the weights of cargo, passengers and fuel in the spaces provided on the left side of
Form B.
4) Add the weights of cargo and passengers to the OEW and VOI weight to obtain the
Actual Zero Fuel Weight. This value MUST NOT EXCEED the Maximum zero Fuel
Weight.
5) Add the weight of usable fuel to the Actual Zero Fuel Weight to obtain the Taxi Weight.
This value MUST NOT EXCEED the Maximum Taxi Weight.
(b) Graphical Balance Check
1) Mark I.U. previously entered in box space on the O.I.U. Scale to the right of box space.
From this point draw a vertical line down to first index scale which shows a weight until
the line meets one of the slanted lines. (Aligning a straight-edge with the same index
number on upper and lower index number lines will insure a vertical line.)
2) Move horizontally to the right or left as indicated by the arrow on that index scale for a
distance equal to the amount of weight or passenger count entered.
For example: 2000 lb of cargo is entered for Compartment A. The pitch is shown as 500
lb for each space between slanted lines. Move horizontally 4 spaces (one for each 500
lb).
3) From the point thus obtained move down to the next index scale showing a weight-move
in the direction of the arrow a distance representative of the weight or number of
passengers on board in the area represented by that index scale. Continue in this
manner until last compartment has been plotted.
4) From the point obtained in 3) draw a vertical line down into the grid below until the
vertical line intersects the horizontal line on the grid representing the Actual Zero Fuel
Weight. This point is the Actual Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity in percent MAC and
must be inside the loading limit lines. WHEN THE AIRPLANE’S CG IS OUTSIDE THE
ALLOWABLE LIMITS AND SUFFICIENT PAYLOAD IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT
THE CONDITION, BALLAST MUST BE CARRIED.

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5) The index correction for total fuel on board may be calculated by reading the index
corrections provided in 1000 lb increments for individual tank quantities on Form B and
taking the sum of these values using the Total Fuel Load Table. Amounts between 1000
lb may be interpolated.
6) Return now to the point where the vertical line drawn in 4) crosses the fuel index scale.
Move horizontally in the (+) or (-) direction as indicated by the sign on the Total Fuel
Load Table in the same manner as done on the cargo and passenger index scales for
the distance stated in the Total Fuel Load Table. From this point again draw a vertical
line down into the grid until the vertical line intersects the horizontal line on the grid
representing the Taxi Weight. This point is the Actual Taxi Weight and Center of Gravity
in percent MAC.
7) Loading adjustments may be estimated by moving the Zero Fuel Weight or Taxi Weight
point to the desired position then adding or moving Load Items to equal the number of
index numbers needed to bring the airplane within the Zero Fuel Weight limits or to the
desired Taxi Center of Gravity. Weights are then re-added and verticals re-plotted to
show the actual condition.
3. Sample Balance Diagram
A. A sample Flight Weight and Balance Form A & B for a MD-80 airplane configurated as shown
in the Passenger Section of this manual is presented for the purpose of clarifying the loading
procedure.

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MD-80
FORM A
OPERATIONAL WEIGHT STATEMENT
WEIGHT H-ARM MOMENT
Standard Basic Empty Weight 78,355 950.0 74,437,250
Standard Operational Items

Pilots (2) 340 122.0 41,480
Cabin Crew (4) 520 828.0 430,560
Crew Luggage (6) 120 250.0 30,000
Briefcases 50 119.9 5,995
Manuals 10 133.0 1,330
Operator’s Empty Weight 79,395 944.0 74,946,615
Variable Operational Items

Observer (1) 0 153.0 --
Fwd Galley Load G1 220 156.8 34,496
G2 220 221.0 48,620
G2A 220 249.2 54,824
G3 441 227.0 100,107
G3A 110 261.7 28,787
G4 220 1122.0 246,840
G5 331 1190.5 394,056
G6 220 1218.5 268,070
G7 220 1279.5 281,490
G7A 110 1297.5 142,725
OEW Plus VOI 81,707 936.9 76,546,630
Operating Index Units
5000 + Weight (H-Arm - 922) = Operating Index Unit

1000
5000 + 81,707 (936.9 - 922) = 6,217 O.I.U.

1000
EXAMPLE ONLY
SEE CHAPTER 2 FOR ACTUAL
WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Nov 30/04 Page 70.296.04
DATE:
7/12/10 AIRCRAFT NO.: 227 MD-80 McDonnell Douglas
FLIGHT:
473 Weight and Balance Chart
FROM:
SFO 133 Passengers
TO: PSGR 1 PSGR 2 PSGR 3
LGB
A B C D
OPERATING INDEX = 5,000 + (OEW)(CG - 922)
1,000 OPERATING INDEX
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
220 220
OEW OIU Pitch
215
81,707 6217 215
FWD 500 lb
Cargo "A"
210
2,000 210
FWD 500 lb
Cargo "B"
205
2,000 205
MID 500 lb
Cargo "C"
200
3,000 200
AFT 500 lb
Cargo "D"
195
3,500 195
PSGR 1 2 Psgrs
(
10190) 1,700 190
PSGR 2 5 Psgrs
( )
40 185 6,800 185
PSGR 3 10 Psgrs
(
50180) 8,500 180
ZFW %MAC
175
109,207 7.2 % 175
FUEL (-) 100 IU
170
22,000 170
(+)
TAXI WT
131,207 %MAC11.9 %
165 165
0 5 10 15 MTW 20 25 30%MA
160 160
MTOW
155 155
150 150
145 -5 145
MLW
140 140
WEIGHT (1,000 LB)
135 135
WEIGHT (1,000 LB)

130
Taxi 130
125 MZFW 35 125

-10
120 120
115 115
110 110
105
ZFW
SAMPLE ONLY 105
100 100
95 95
90 90
LOADING LIMITS SHOWN HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO 40
85 ACCOUNT FOR CREW, CART, PASSENGER, WATER, 85
GEAR MOVEMENT, AND PASSENGER RANDOM
80 80
-1500 -1000 -500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
OPERATING INDEX
MAIN WING TANKS CENTER WING TANK
LB IU LB IU (LB)
1,000 -5 1,000 -32 *TOTAL FUEL LOAD TABLE MAX TAXI WEIGHT (MTW) 161,000
2,000 -9 2,000 -64 MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT (MTOW) 160,000
3,000 -5 3,000 -98 FUEL LOCATION WT IU MAX LANDING WEIGHT (MLW) 139,500
4,000 3 4,000 -135 MAX ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (MZFW) 122,000
5,000 18 5,000 -173 MAIN WING TANKS Notes:
6,000
7,000
37
62
6,000
7,000
-210
-245 CENTER WING TANK 18,532 537
8,000
9,000
87
118
8,000
9,000
-284
-324 TOTAL FUEL LOAD 3,468 -115
10,000
11,000
151
183
10,000
11,000
-360
-396 22,000 422
12,000 221 12,000 -434
13,000 257 13,000 -481 NOTE: FOR ALTERNATE FUEL BURN LOADING,
14,000 302 14,000 -518 REFER TO WBM PAGE 30.XX.15 TO 30.XX.17.
15,000 342 15,000 -555
Linda
16,000 397 16,000 -592 DISPATCHER:
17,000 440 17,000 -629
18,000 504 18,000 -666
Myung Paiji
18,532 537 19,000 -703 CAPTAIN:
20,000 -740 *FOR FUEL LOADING RESTRICTIONS
20,596 -765 REFER TO SECTION 1 OF THE AFM.
Report MDC J8358
Jul 12/10 Page 70.473.05
DATE: AIRCRAFT NO.:
FLIGHT:
MD-80 McDonnell Douglas
Weight and Balance Chart

FROM: 133 Passengers
TO: PSGR 3
PSGR 1 PSGR 2
A B C D
OPERATING INDEX = 5,000 + (OEW)(CG - 922)
1,000 OPERATING INDEX
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
220 220
OEW OIU Pitch
215 215
FWD 500 lb
Cargo "A"
210 210
FWD 500 lb
Cargo "B"
205 205
MID 500 lb
Cargo "C"
200 200
AFT 500 lb
Cargo "D"
195 195
PSGR 1 2 Psgrs
( )
190 190
PSGR 2 5 Psgrs
( )
185 185
PSGR 3 10 Psgrs
( )
180 180
ZFW %MAC
175 175
FUEL (-) 100 IU
(+)
170 170
TAXI WT %MAC
165 165
0 5 10 15 MTW 20 25 30%MA
160 160
MTOW
155 155
150 150
145 145
-5
MLW
140 140
WEIGHT (1,000 LB)
135 135
WEIGHT (1,000 LB)

130 130
125 MZFW 35 125

-10
120 120
115 115
110 110
105 105
100 100
95 95
90 90
LOADING LIMITS SHOWN HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO 40
85 ACCOUNT FOR CREW, CART, PASSENGER, WATER, 85
GEAR MOVEMENT, AND PASSENGER RANDOM
80 80
-1500 -1000 -500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
OPERATING INDEX
MAIN WING TANKS CENTER WING TANK
LB IU LB IU (LB)
1,000 -5 1,000 -32 *TOTAL FUEL LOAD TABLE MAX TAXI WEIGHT (MTW) 161,000
2,000 -9 2,000 -64 MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT (MTOW) 160,000
3,000 -5 3,000 -98 FUEL LOCATION WT IU MAX LANDING WEIGHT (MLW) 139,500
4,000 3 4,000 -135 MAX ZERO FUEL WEIGHT (MZFW) 122,000
5,000 18 5,000 -173 MAIN WING TANKS Notes:
6,000 37 6,000 -210
7,000 62 7,000 -245 CENTER WING TANK
8,000 87 8,000 -284
9,000 118 9,000 -324 TOTAL FUEL LOAD
10,000 151 10,000 -360
11,000 183 11,000 -396
12,000 221 12,000 -434
13,000 257 13,000 -481 NOTE: FOR ALTERNATE FUEL BURN LOADING,
14,000 302 14,000 -518 REFER TO WBM PAGE 30.XX.15 TO 30.XX.17.
15,000 342 15,000 -555
16,000 397 16,000 -592 DISPATCHER:
17,000 440 17,000 -629
18,000 504 18,000 -666
18,532 537 19,000 -703 CAPTAIN:
20,000 -740 *FOR FUEL LOADING RESTRICTIONS
20,596 -765 REFER TO SECTION 1 OF THE AFM.
Report MDC J8358
Jul 12/10 Page 70.473.06
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4. Construction of Loading Index Scales
A. Description
(1) Form B used for balance analysis uses a weight ordinate and an index unit abscissa. The
data on weight and H-arm for cargo, passengers, and fuel presented in this manual can be
used for constructing index scales suitable for use on this chart.
(2) A limitation is placed on the Loading Procedure in that cargo must be uniformly distributed
throughout the cargo compartments. This locates the cargo center of gravity at the
compartment centroid H-Arms for the purpose of obtaining cargo Index Scales.
(3) In order to minimize the seating tolerance and maximize airplane loading flexibility a
passenger compartment loading concept is utilized. The airplane is divided into three
compartments.
Compartment 1 Sta 306 to Sta 450

(4) Passengers in each compartment are assumed to be located at the centroid of all
passengers in that compartment. The random seating of the passengers is accounted for in
the design center of gravity limits adjustment.
(5) The loading schedule presented in this manual is based on the Index Unit (I.U.) which is
derived as follows:
Weight of airplane (Lb) x distance (in.) from Index Sta. 0 (H-Arm 922)
1000
5000 Index Units are added to the results from the above formula to eliminate the use of
negative numbers for an operating index unit.
(6) The index scales are based on the weight of the item times the distance from Station 922.
For simplicity, these scales are marked off in common units of weight or passenger count in
lieu of the index units actually represented.
For example: 5 passengers in Compt. 1 with comp’t centroid at Sta 388
Wt Distance
(5 x 170) (388 -922) = -453.9
1,000
Pitch marks (5 pass.) on the Compt 1 scale will be -453.9 Index Units apart.
The sign being negative indicates that a load in this compartment will move
the CG of the airplane forward, so the arrow will point to the left.

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Adjustment of Design Center of Gravity Limits for Loading Limits
Summary
ADJUSTMENT FOR FWD AFT
TAKEOFF
IN-FLIGHT TAXI & LANDING IN-FLIGHT
Cabin Attn’d Movement -177,450 40,170
Passenger Movement -26,520 224,230
Cart Movement -199,540 27,940
Potable Water -8,580 -8,580 106,453
Random Seating -443,087 -443,087 378,760
Landing Gear Retraction -10,154 -10,154
Reserve Fuel 125,840
-739,491 -451,667 767,399
Total Adjustment -770,000 -452,000 770,000

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5. Adjustment of Design Center of Gravity Limits for Loading Limits
A. General
(1) The Loading Limits shown on the Flight Weight and Balance Form B are more restrictive than
the Design Center of Gravity Limits (Ref General Information Section) to adjust for in-flight
moment changes resulting from cabin attendant, passenger, potable water, and component
movement. The 133 passenger mixed class interior arrangement configuration (Ref DAC
Dwg J052571) will be used to determine the loading limit protection.
B. Forward Balance Limit Adjustment
(1) Adjustment for passenger movement forward:

1 Pax @ 170 lb moves from Sta 439 to Sta 283
1 X (170 lb) (-156 in.) = -26,520 in. -lb.
(2) Adjustment for cabin attendant movement forward:

1 Attendant @ 130 lb moves from Sta 1343 to Sta 473
1 X (130 lb) (-870 in) = -113,100 in. -lb.

1 X (130 lb) (-495 in) = -64,350 in. -lb.
NOTE: Adjustment for random seating in all compartments was done using
window seat loading concept.
(3) Adjustment for compartment 1 passenger random seating:

The moment variation is equal to 4 passengers in rows 1 and 2
times the difference between the centroid of rows 1 and 2 and the
centroid of the full compartment.
4 X (170 lb.) (-34 in.) = -23,120 in. -lb.

The moment variation is equal to 12 passengers in rows 5 thru 10
times the difference between the centroid of rows 5 thru 10 and the
12 x (170 lb.) (-85 in.) = -173,400 in. -lb.

centroid of the full compartment plus the fwd moment from the full
window seats.
12 x (170 lb.) (-105.1 in.) + (-32,163 in.-lb) = -246,567 in. -lb.
(6) Adjustment for usage of potable water:

Five gallons transferred to forward waste tanks
5 X (8.33 lb) (-206 in.) = -8,580 in. -lb.

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(7) Adjustment for cart movement forward:

1 food cart @ 220 lb moves from Sta 1218 to Sta 575
1 x (220 lb) (-643 in.) = -141,460 in.-lb

1 x (220 lb) (-264 in.) = -58,080 in.-lb
(8) Adjustment for landing gear retraction: = -10,154 in.-lb
(9) Adjustment for reserve fuel:

(4,000 lb.) (31.46 in.) = +125,840 in.-lb
Total Calculated Adjustment for Fwd Limit (in.-lb.) -739,491 in.-lb

Total Calculated Adjustment for Fwd Limit (Index Units) -740 index units
Total forward limit index unit adjustment based on the value

derived above and modified for conservatism. = -770 index units
The above adjustment is derived by adding moment changes occurring in-flight plus
passenger random seating changes. This adjustment is used to protect the forward “In-
Flight” limit for the above changes.
Items (3), (4), (5), and (6), adjustment for passenger random seating and usage of potable
water, must be used to protect the forward “Take-Off and Landing” limit.
The forward loading limit on the Form B is the most restrictive of the limits determined for
“In-Flight” or “Take-Off and Landing”.

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MD-80
C. Aft Balance Limit Adjustment
(1) Adjustment for passenger movement aft:

1 Pax @ 170 lb moves from Sta 473 to Sta 1320
1 X (170 lb) (847 in.) = 143,990 in.-lb
1 Pax @ 170 lb moves from Sta 848 to Sta 1320 = 80,240 in.-lb
1 X (170 lb) (472 in.)
(2) Adjustment for cabin attendant movement aft:

1 X (130 lb) (271 in.) = 35,230 in.-lb

1 X (130 lb) (38 in.) = 4,940 in.-lb

The moment variation is equal to 4 passengers in rows 3 and 4 times
the difference between the centroid of rows 3 and 4 and the centroid
of the full compartment.
4 X (170 lb.) (34 in.) = 23,120 in. -lb

10 X (170 lb.) (102.0 in.) = 173,400 in.-lb

The moment variation is equal to 10 passengers in rows 23 and 30
times the difference between the centroid of rows 23 and 30 and
the centroid of the full compartment.
12 x (170 lb) (107.2 in.) = 182,240 in.-lb
(6) Adjustment for cart movement aft:

1 x (220 lb) (127 in.) = 27,940 in.-lb
(7) Adjustment for usage of potable water:

Ten gallons transferred to aft lavatory waste tanks
10 x (8.33 lb) (841 in.) = 70,055 in.-lb
Fifteen gallons consumed by passengers

15 x (8.33 lb) (291.3 in.) = 36,398 in.-lb

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(8) Adjustment for gear retraction: = -10,154 in.-lb
Total Calculated Adjustment for Aft Limit (In.-Lb) 767,399 in.-lb

Total Calculated Adjustment for Aft Limit (Index Units) 768 index units
Total Aft limit index unit adjustment based on value derived above
and modified for conservatism. 770 index units

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Major Components Weights and Locations
Weight and center-of-gravity data for certain major components of the airplane are listed in the
following table. These data are approximate. They are included for handling the parts and may be
used for computing an approximate airplane weight and center-of-gravity for maintenance purposes
only.
CAUTION: THESE DATA MUST NOT BE USED FOR DETERMINING WEIGHT AND CENTER-
OF-GRAVITY OF THE AIRPLANE FOR ANY PORTION OF FLIGHT OR TAXI.
Weights of power plant, aileron, flap, elevator, and slat are per side (one part). Additional items are
shown in the Weighing Check List in Chapter 2 of this manual.
MAJOR COMPONENTS WEIGHTS AND CENTER-OF-GRAVITY DATA
Weight H-Arm
Item Each (lb) (Fus Sta)
Demountable Power Plant (with Thrust Reverser and

Nose Cowl) 6229 1342.4
Aileron, with Tab 165 1077.4
Flap and Fixed Vane (Inboard) 342 1000.4
Flap and Fixed Vane (Outboard) 322 1029.8
Rudder, with Tab 242 1606.0
Nose Cap, Fuselage Radome 36 26.0
Nacelle Nose Cowl 180 1242.2
Nacelle Upper Access Doors 150 1342.1
Nacelle Lower Access Doors (Forward) 99 1303.7
Nacelle Lower Access Doors (Aft) 65 1386.0
Elevator, complete with Tabs 405 1711.5
Slats, Per Side 343 926.3
2. Station Diagrams
An airplane three-view drawing and station diagrams for the fuselage; wing; horizontal tail; vertical
tail; nacelle and pylon; and fuselage cross section (through constant section) are shown in the
following figure.

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5
56.
48.4
5.4
11.0 40.2
65.1 20.2
23.0
3.9
147.9
3.6
29.6
FRP
11.4 7.3 8.8 7.5 8°
3.9 4.3 5.0
72.4
136.5
Wing
Span - Overall 107.8 ft.
Area - Total 1270 sq. ft.
Root Chord 232.9 in.
Tip Chord 36.2 in.
107.8 Dihedral 3.0 deg.
Aspect Ratio 9.618
40.2 Sweepback 24.5 deg.
MAC (True) 158.5 in.
3°
Flaps - Type Double Slotted
23.7 Tail
Horizontal
25.3
Area 313.1 sq. ft.
3° Dihedral -3.0 deg.
10.6
15.7 Sweepback 31.6 deg
Span 481.6 in.
2.3
1.2 Vertical
16.7 Area 161.0 sq. ft.
Sweepback 43.5 deg.
Top of Fin from ground 29.4 ft.
Fuselage
Outside Height 142.0 in.
Outside width 131.6 in.
Fuselage Length 136.5 ft.
Length - Overall 147.9 ft.

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1003
1155
1338
1079
1211
1287
1380
1429
160
218
256
332
712
788
110
408
484
560
636
864
927
59
7
1041
1117
1174
1250
1322
1361
1401
133
180
237
294
370
446
522
598
674
750
826
875
916
965
37
84
Upper Constant Section
FRP
97.998 398.5 664.5 967.1 1183.5

Lower Constant Section
Fwd Cargo Compt Mid Cargo Compt Aft Cargo Compt
1645
157 218 522 787 1007 1211 1320
MD-80 Fuselage Station Drawing

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HORIZONTAL TAIL STATION DIAGRAM

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NACELLE AND PYLON STATION DIAGRAM

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Conditioned
Air Duct Center Ceiling Panel
Outboard
Ceiling Panel
Ceiling Light
Compartment
Door Utility Duct
Shelf Sidewall Light
81 In. Handrail
20 In. Min. Speakers and

Passenger
Utility Boxes
15 In. Min.
7I n. R
61.8
45 In.
62.1
3 In
25.19 In. .R
20 In.
32.5 In. 22 In. 22 In. 32.5 In.

Floor
68.0 In.
CL
SYM
25.1 In.
42 In.
82.1 In.
CABIN CROSS SECTION

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3. Maximum Allowable Jacking Loads
A. The maximum allowable single point jacking loads are shown in Table II. These restrictions
apply when the airplane is to be jacked at one point only.
TABLE II
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SINGLE POINT JACKING LOADS
JACKING POINT MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

JACKING POINT LOCATION LOAD (LB)
Fus Sta = 852.9

Outboard of Fus CL
Wing (Wing Sta XCW) = 122.2 58,457
Fus Sta = 216.8

Fuselage R.H. of Fus Centerline
Nose X = 3.5 14,212
Fus Station - Gear In

Static Position
Main Gear Axle - Approximate = 967.1 59,636
Fus Station - Gear In

Static Position
Nose Gear Axle Approximate = 98.0 12,270
Fus Station = 1337.3

Aft Fuselage On Fus Centerline 21,787
B. The maximum allowable three point jacking loads are shown in Table III. The airplane must be in
a level condition. Instructions for jacking are in the Maintenance Manual.
TABLE III
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE THREE POINT JACKING LOADS
JACKING POINT LOCATIONS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD (LB)
Wings and Fuselage 124,000
Main Gear & Nose Gear Maximum Taxi Weight

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WEIGHING PROCEDURES
1. General
A. The MD-80 airplane must be operated within prescribed weight and balance limitations. It is
essential that an accurate “Manufacturer’s Empty Weight” and “Center of Gravity” be established.
This is accomplished by weighing the airplane.
B. This section of the Weight and Balance Manual describes the procedure for weighing the MD-80
airplane. It includes instructions for preparing the airplane for weighing, equipment required, and
method for weighing.
C. Useful information concerning the procedures for establishing aircraft initial weight, fleet weights,
re-establishing fleet weights, periodic weighing requirements, etc. may be found in the current
release of FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-27.
2. Weighing Methods
A. The two accepted methods of weighing the MD-80 airplane are:
(1) Use of approved weighing scales mounted on suitable jacks at the nose and main gear axle
jacking points.
(2) Use of approved weighing scales mounted on suitable jacks at the wing and aft fuselage jack
points.
B. Choice of weighing method will depend on weighing equipment, hanger facilities and airplane
condition. The recommended method is the wing and aft fuselage jack points.
3. Weighing Check List
A. The airplane rarely is in the exact configuration as defined by the definition of “Manufacturer’s
Empty Weight”. Therefore, it is necessary to check the “As Weighed” condition against a
“Weighing Check List” and record all deviations. These deviations are added or deleted to the
“As Weighed” weight to determine the “Manufacturer’s Empty Weight and Center of Gravity”.
B. The Weighing Check List is compiled before the weighing and should include as much data as
necessary to insure an accurate inventory of the aircraft’s equipment.
4. Airplane Condition for Weighing
A. The airplane should be in as complete a condition as possible and the following system serviced
as noted.
(1) Fuel System
(a) The fuel tanks, pipes and pumps completely dry: or

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(b) Fuel tanks drained in accordance with the procedure set forth in the fuel draining
instructions, see “Fuel Draining Procedure”, paragraph 9 of this section.
(2) Lubricating system (engines, CSD and APU)
(a) Lubricating oil tanks and systems completely dry; or
(b) Lubricating oil tanks and systems filled to the “full level” provided the engines have been
run to insure complete circulation. The quantity of oil in each tank must be checked and
recorded to establish the “Tare Oil Weight”.
(3) Miscellaneous Fluids
(a) The following containers and systems charged or filled to operating capacity.
1) Hydraulic systems, tanks and accumulators.
2) Crew and Passenger and first-aid Oxygen cylinders.
3) Engine fire extinguisher bottles.
4) Hand fire extinguishers.
(b) The following tanks and systems shall be completely drained;
1) Lavatory and galley potable and wash water.
2) Lavatory, galley and toilet waste water.
3) Toilet chemical.
4) Potable water tank and lines.
B. Airplane structure and equipment should be in agreement with the applicable equipment list,
authorized shortage sheet and substitution sheet. Any deviation from these documents should
be noted on the “Weighing Check List”.
C. All equipment such as carpets, divider partitions, galley inserts, seat belts, oxygen masks, etc.
placed in normal location.
D. All tools, working equipment, and trash removed; cockpit, cabin and cargo compartments swept
out. Seat covers and carpet protective covering should be removed.
5. Weighing Preparations
A. Required Weighing Equipment
(1) Electronic weighing kit or acceptable weighing scales.

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(2) Spirit Level or Plumb Bob.
(3) Plumb lines.
(4) Steel measuring tape.
(5) Weighing check list.
(6) Actual weight forms.
(7) Three jacks and jack pads or adapters.
B. Required personnel
(1) three ground personnel to operate the jacks, inflate struts, and any other chores that involve
handling the aircraft or its equipment.
(2) One weigh master to operate the electronic weighing kit and to supervise the weighing
operation.
(3) One or more personnel to assist the weigh master in determining the condition of the aircraft
being weighed i.e., inventory and defueling.
C. Weighing area
(1) Enclosed, draft free hanger or other protected area. The floor must be level.
(a) All fans, air conditioning, ventilating, and heating system turned off.
(b) Hanger doors and windows closed and kept closed during the weighing operation.
(c) Turn off any electrical welding equipment.
(2) Outside area, adhering to following restrictions:
(a) Wind must not exceed four (4) knots (4.6 mph).
(b) The airplane shall be clean and free from dew or rain.
(c) Acceptance of the outside atmospheric conditions for each occasion shall become the
responsibility of both the Quality Assurance Department, and the Douglas Weight
Engineers on the job.
(d) Weighing area shall be level, smooth, and a concrete surface.
(e) Weighing kit needle oscillation greater than an equivalent of plus or minus 25 pounds will
not be acceptable.
NOTE: If these conditions cannot be met, then the airplane must be weighed inside a
closed hanger per C. (1) of this section.

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D. Positioning the Airplane
(1) Place the airplane in the weighing area. Do not set the brakes, use chocks to keep the
airplane from rolling.
CAUTION: MAKE CERTAIN LANDING GEAR GROUND LOCK PINS ARE INSTALLED
AND STATIC GROUND CABLES ARE CONNECTED.
CAUTION: IF IT IS KNOWN THAT THE CG IS AFT OF THE MAIN WHEELS, RETAIN

BALLAST IN FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT UNTIL AFT FUSELAGE
JACK IS IN POSITION AND CONTACTING THE JACK POINT.
(2) Check the airplane exterior for interference with work stands, and other equipment.
(3) Adjust the main and nose gear struts to static position.
(4) Position the nose gear jack adapter.
E. Positioning Weighing Equipment
(1) Position the weighing kit so that all three jacking points can be easily observed.
(2) Connect the cables to the load cells, connect the weighing kit to the power supply and turn on
the kit to allow warm up.
(3) Place the cells on the jacks and position under the jack points and check alignment.
F. Re-check the airplane for interference with work stands, etc. All personnel to be off and clear of
the airplane. Hanger doors closed.
6. Weighing Procedure
A. Using main and nose gear axle jack points.
NOTE: It is not recommended that this method be used when ballast is required to prevent
tipping.
(1) Jack main gear until each load cell reads approximately 2,000 pounds.
CAUTION: BOTH JACKS MUST BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
(2) Jack fuselage nose gear until load cells read approximately 500 pounds.
(3) Allow load cells to remain loaded for approximately 10 minutes to stabilize the cells and to
allow the kit to warm up to operating temperature.
(4) Inspect the airplane and resolve any questions regarding the Equipment List, shortages,
substitutions, and the Weighing Check List.

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NOTE: All doors (entrance, access, inspection, etc.) to be closed and fastened. All
airplane equipment items to be in normal location.
(5) Lower fuselage nose gear jack until load cell is disengaged.
(6) Lower main gear jacks until load cells are disengaged.
(7) Zero the electronic weighing kit indicators.
(8) After two (2) minutes, check load cell drift.
NOTE: If compensation for drift is excessive, either the load cells have not adjusted to
ambient temperature conditions, or the kit is defective. Repeat pre-load procedure
and allow sufficient time to elapse for temperature equalization. If excessive drift is
still present, repair or replace kit.
(9) Jack fuselage nose gear to level airplane longitudinally. Jack low main gear to level
airplane laterally. See “Leveling Instructions” included in this section.
(10) Jack main gear and nose gear simultaneously until tires are clear of floor.
(11) Remove static ground cables.
(12) Record scale reading.
(13) Reconnect static ground cables.
(14) Check Balance.
(a) Measure horizontal distance between main gear jack points and fuselage jig point.
(b) Measure horizontal distance between main gear and nose gear jack points.
(15) Lower all jacks.
CAUTION: ALL JACKS MUST BE LOWERED SIMULTANEOUSLY, MAINTAINING A

LEVEL CONDITION, UNTIL FLOOR IS CONTACTED.
(16) Lower all jacks until load cells are disengaged.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE OR DISTURB LOAD CELLS UNTIL STEP 17 HAS BEEN
ACCOMPLISHED.
(17) Record load cell drift corrections.
(18) Disconnect kit power supply and repack cells and cables.
(19) Remove fuselage nose gear jack adapters.
(20) Store weighing kit, jacks, jack adapters and accessories.

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B. Using Wing and Aft Fuselage Jack Points
(1) Raise aft fuselage jack until the load cell reads approximately 1500 pounds.
(2) Raise wing jacks until each load cell reads approximately 2000 pounds.
CAUTION: BOTH JACKS MUST BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
(3) Allow load cells to remain loaded for approximately 10 minutes to stabilize the cells and
to allow the kit to warm up to operating temperature or follow weighing equipment
manufacturer’s recommended procedure.
(4) Inspect the airplane and resolve any questions regarding the Equipment List,
shortages, substitutions, and the Weighing Check List.
NOTE: All doors affecting C.G. to be closed. Any doors left open must be authorized
by Weight Engineer. All airplane equipment items to be in normal location.
(5) Lower wing jacks until load cells are disengaged.
(6) Lower aft fuselage jack until load cell is disengaged.
NOTE: If ballast is required to prevent aircraft tipping, the ballast should be installed
before the aft jack is lowered.
(7) Zero the electronic weighing kit indicators.
(8) After two (2) minutes, check load cell drift.
NOTE: If compensation for drift is excessive, either the load cells have not adjusted to
ambient temperature conditions, or the kit is defective. Repeat pre-load
procedure and allow sufficient time to elapse for temperature equalization. If
excessive drift is still present, repair or replace kit.
(9) Check position of all jacks and load cells.
(10) Snug all jacks.
NOTE: Remove remaining ballast to prevent tipping.
(11) Level airplane longitudinally by raising either wing jacks simultaneously, or aft fuselage
jack.
(12) Level airplane laterally by raising low side wing jack.
(13) Raise all jacks simultaneously, maintaining airplane level position, until all tires are
clear of floor.
(14) Check airplane level.
(15) Remove static ground cables.

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(16) Record scale readings.
(17) Reconnect static ground cables.
(18) Reinstall ballast in the forward cargo compartment.
(19) Lower all jacks slowly and simultaneously, maintaining a relatively level airplane
position, until all cells are disengaged.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE OR DISTURB LOAD CELLS UNTIL STEP 20 HAS BEEN
ACCOMPLISHED.
(20) Record load cell drift corrections.
(21) Disconnect kit power supply and repack cells and cables.
(22) Remove jack adapters.
(23) Store weighing kit, jack pad adapters and accessories.
7. Weighing Problems
A. Experiences on past weighings indicate that the following items require special attention:
(1) Assign personnel who are familiar with the airplane, its equipment, and with the
weighing operation.
(2) Prepare the airplane for weighing by removing all trash, tools, and excess material.
Position all equipment items correctly.
(3) Schedule the weighing in order to have personnel available, and allow sufficient time to
avoid running over into a shift change or lunch period.
(4) The weighing area should be enclosed to prevent wind, blowers, or welding operations
from adversely affecting the sensitive electronic weighing equipment.
(5) Have charged air bottles available for gear strut inflation.
(6) Have an air gauge valve assembly available for use with the air bottles.
(7) Make certain that the fuel is drained in accordance with “Fuel Draining Procedure”
included in this section.
(8) Make certain that water tanks are drained and empty.

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Main Gear
Jack Point
Fuselage Jig Point
Station 948.562
Weight and Balance Hole
Wing Jack Point

X=122.1796
Nose Gear
Jack Point
3.5 Inches
Fuselage
Forward 122.1796 Inches
(Typical) Main Gear
Jack Point Jack Point
(Optional) Wing Jack Point Fuselage Aft
X=122.1796 Jack Point
Fuselage Sta 885.547
Fuselage Sta 1044.059
Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)

Includes Leading and Trailing Edges MAC Inches = 158.512
Fuselage
Station
Station 0 7.0 Fuselage Jig Point
Station 948.6
Fuselage Forward
Nose Gear
Jack Point Station 216.825 Main Gear Fuselage Aft
Jack Point
Jack Point Jack Point
Wing Jack Point Station 1337.3
Station 852.9
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF JACK AND JIG POINTS FOR WEIGHING MD-80

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AIRPLANE ACTUAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Fuselage
Station Fuselage Forward Main Gear
Station 0 7.0 Jack Point Jack Point
Station 216.8
(Optional)
Nose Gear Jig Point

Jack Point Station 948.6
D = _____ in.
M = _____ in.
(WN)
AS-WEIGHED DATA, AIRPLANE LEVEL

WEIGHING POINTS SCALE SCALE SCALE NET H-ARM
(JACKPOINTS) READING TARE CALIBRATION DRIFT WEIGHT (FUS STA) NOTES
CORRECTION (POUNDS)
LEFT MAIN GEAR
RIGHT MAIN GEAR
SUB-TOTAL (MAIN GEAR)
NOSE JACK PAD (WN)
AIRPLANE AS-WEIGHED (WT)
ADJUSTMENT TO AS-WEIGHED WEIGHT
ADD REF: PAGES
MANUFACTURER’S EMPTY WEIGHT (MEW)
WN x M x
AIRPLANE CG H-ARM (FUS STA) = 948.6 + D - = 948.6 + - =
WT
(AS WEIGHED CONDITION)
H-ARM - 885.5 - 885.5

AIRPLANE CG (%MAC) = x 100 = x 100 = % MAC
158.5 158.5
(MEW CONDITION)
WEIGHING PROCEDURE USING ELECTRONIC SCALES
1. INFLATE ALL STRUTS TO STATIC POSITION.

2. INSTALL NOSE GEAR JACK ADAPTER
3. POSITION JACKS, WITH LOAD CELLS, UNDER JACK POINTS.
4. WARM UP ELECTRONIC SCALES WITH PRE-LOAD ON LOAD CELLS (500 LB ON NOSE AND 2000 LB EACH MAIN
GEAR); THEN LOWER CELLS AND ADJUST TO ZERO.
5. JACK AIRPLANE TO CLEAR GROUND AND LEVEL LONGITUDINALLY AND LATERALLY. USE LEVELING PROVISIONS
IN NOSE WHEEL WELL.
6. RECORD SCALE READINGS. WEIGHED BY _____________________________
7. MEASURE DISTANCES “D” AND “M” AND RECORD ABOVE.
8. LOWER JACKS UNTIL LOAD CELLS ARE CLEAR OF JACK PADS. U.S. FAA REP _____________________________
9. RECORD LOAD CELL CORRECTIONS AND TARE WEIGHTS. AIRLINE _________________________________
10. TURN OFF ELECTRONIC SCALES.
11. OBTAIN FAA REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE. DOUGLAS SERIAL NO. _____________________
12. RECORD NAME OF PERSON IN CHARGE OF WEIGHING AND DATE. DATE ________________ PAGE ______________

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AIRPLANE ACTUAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Fuselage
Station Wing Jack Point
Station 0 7.0 Station 852.9
Jig Point
Station 948.6 D = _____ in. Fuselage Aft
Jack Point
M = _____ in. Station 1337.3
AS-WEIGHED DATA, AIRPLANE LEVEL

WEIGHING POINTS SCALE SCALE SCALE NET H-ARM
(JACKPOINTS) READING TARE CALIBRATION DRIFT WEIGHT (FUS STA) NOTES
CORRECTION (POUNDS)
LEFT WING JACK
RIGHT WING JACK
SUB-TOTAL (WING JACKS)
AFT FUSELAGE JACK PAD (WAJ)
AIRPLANE AS-WEIGHED (WT)

ADJUSTMENT TO AS-WEIGHED WEIGHT
ADD REF: PAGES
MANUFACTURER’S EMPTY WEIGHT (MEW)
WAJ x M x 484.4
AIRPLANE CG H-ARM (FUS STA) = 948.6 - D + = 852.9 + =
WT
(AS WEIGHED CONDITION)
H-ARM - 885.5 - 885.5

AIRPLANE CG (%MAC) = x 100 = x 100 = % MAC
158.5 158.5
(MEW CONDITION)
WEIGHING PROCEDURE USING ELECTRONIC SCALES
1. INFLATE ALL STRUTS TO MAXIMUM EXTENDED POSITION.

2. INSTALL WING AND AFT FUSELAGE JACK ADAPTERS.
3. POSITION JACKS, WITH LOAD CELLS, UNDER JACK POINTS.
4. WARM UP ELECTRONIC SCALES WITH PRE-LOAD ON LOAD CELLS (1500 LB ON AFT JACK AND 2000 LB EACH WING
JACK); THEN LOWER CELLS AND ADJUST TO ZERO.
5. JACK AIRPLANE TO CLEAR GROUND AND LEVEL LONGITUDINALLY AND LATERALLY. USE LEVELING PROVISIONS IN
NOSE WHEEL WELL.
6. RECORD SCALE READINGS. WEIGHED BY _____________________________
7. MEASURE “D” AND “M” IF NON-STANDARD ADAPTERS USED.
8. LOWER JACKS UNTIL LOAD CELLS ARE CLEAR OF JACK PADS. U.S. FAA REP _____________________________
9. RECORD LOAD CELL CORRECTIONS AND TARE WEIGHTS. AIRLINE __________________________________
10. TURN OFF ELECTRONIC SCALES.
11. OBTAIN FAA REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE. DOUGLAS SERIAL NO. _____________________
12. RECORD NAME OF PERSON IN CHARGE OF WEIGHING AND DATE. DATE ________________ PAGE ______________

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8. Leveling - Description and Operation
A. General
(1) An inclinometer is installed in the nose gear wheel well on the right side at fuselage
station 69.550, and is used for determining the level attitude of the airplane. Access to
the inclinometer is through the nose gear wheel well.
(2) The inclinometer consists of a preset grid plate, graduated in degrees of roll and pitch,
and a captive plumb bob. The plumb bob is suspended by a cord and is secured by a
stowage clip when not in use.
(3) The grid plate is permanently fixed within 1/8 - degree of pitch and roll while the
airplane is in a level attitude.
(4) During leveling operations, the plumb bob is released from the stowage clip and
suspended over the grid plate. The level attitude of the airplane is established by the
location of the plumb bob in relation to the grid plate markings.
(5) Leveling pads are attached to the structure, in the area of the inclinometer, for use with
a master level when a higher degree of leveling accuracy is required.
Leveling Inclinometer Location

Figure 4

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9. Fuel Draining Procedure - Tare Fuel Condition
A. “Tare Fuel” is that fuel remaining in the airplane after the system has been drained in
accordance with the following procedure.
(1) Pre-Draining Condition
(a) The entire fuel system must be fully primed by running engines for a few
minutes. Each tank must contain at least 1,000 pounds of fuel to ensure that the
boost and feed pumps will prime properly.
(b) The airplane attitude must be 1.0° nose down and laterally level.
(c) External power must be available to energize boost pumps.
(2) Defueling (Boost Pump Method)
WARNING: OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED IN FUEL SYSTEM

SERVICING. CHAPTER 12 OF THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL SHOULD
BE READ PRIOR TO PERFORMING THIS FUEL DRAINING
OPERATION.
(a) Open access doors:
COMPONENT LOCATION
Pressure fueling Midwing of right wing

adapter leading edge
Defueling shutoff Midwing of right wing

valve leading edge
(b) Select fueling panel power “on” and verify that the blue power “on” light
illuminates.
(c) Make certain ground fuel equipment and airplane are properly grounded.
(d) Momentarily press fuel quantity indicator test switch.
NOTE: The fuel quantity indicator pointers should move toward the empty
position; after the test switch is released, the indicator pointers should
return to original indications. The test verifies operable condition of
indicators and fuel quantity indicating circuitry.
(e) Remove pressure fueling adapter cap.
(f) Couple defueling nozzle to airplane pressure fueling adapter.
(g) Turn defueling shutoff valve control lever to “open” position.

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(h) In the flight compartment, place fuel crossfeed control valve lever in “on” position
if left main tank defueling is required.
NOTE: Opening the crossfeed control valve is not required when defueling the
center and/or right main fuel tanks.
NOTE: To defuel forward and/or aft auxiliary tank (if installed), first transfer to
center tank, then defuel from center tank.
(i) Make certain the fuel shutoff levers are in “off” position; levers are located in
flight compartment above center instrument panel.
(j) In the flight compartment, place applicable tank boost pump switches in “on”
position for individual or simultaneous defueling of tanks as follows:
CAUTION: AFTER PUMPS HAVE BEEN STARTED AND FUEL FLOW

ESTABLISHED, THE OPERATION MUST CONTINUE WITHOUT
INTERRUPTION UNTIL TANKS ARE COMPLETELY DRAINED.
1) Left and/or right main tanks only: Place both 1 and 2 boost pump
switches in “on” position for each tank to be defueled.
2) Center wing tank only: Place both 1 and 2 boost pump switches in “on”
position.
3) Forward and/or aft auxiliary (if installed) and center wing tanks only: Place
transfer pump switches “on” and both 1 and 2 center boost pumps “on”.
4) Left and/or right main and center wing tanks: Place boost pump switches
in “on” position for each tank to be defueled.
5) Left and/or right, center wing, forward and/or aft auxiliary (if installed)
tanks: Place transfer pump and boost pump switches in the “on” position.
(k) If ground station or fuel truck suction is to be used in conjunction with boost
pumps, signal fueling operator to start defueling pump.
(l) Monitor applicable tank fuel quantity indicators until required fuel level is attained
or indicators read empty.
(m) Allow boost pumps to operate for a few minutes after indicators read empty to
insure maximum tank defueling.
NOTE: Boost pumps cannot be operated in a semi-dry condition for long

durations without danger of overheating or damage.
(n) After tanks are defueled, place all boost pump switches in “off” position.

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(o) If ground station or fuel truck suction is used in conjunction with boost pump
defueling operation, signal fueling operator to stop suction pump.
(p) Place crossfeed valve control in off position.
(q) Remove defueling nozzle.
(3) Draining Tank Sumps - Main, Center Wing, and Fwd and/or Aft Auxiliary (if installed)
Tank.
NOTE: In order to accomplish a complete drain on all tanks, a vacuum type pump
must be used with the drain tool.
(a) Drain tank sumps as noted below:
1) Open access doors to center wing and fwd and/or aft auxiliary (if installed)
tank sump valves.
COMPONENT SUMP VALVE LOCATION
Right Wing Tank Under Right Wing, 127” outboard of

Fuselage Centerline
Left Wing Tank Under Left Wing, 127” outboard of

Fuselage Centerline
Center Wing Tank Right 28” outboard of Fuselage Centerline,

and Left Forward of Main Gear Wheel Wells
Forward Auxiliary Tank Forward of Middle Cargo Compartment

(if installed) Door, Center of Fuselage
Aft Auxiliary Tank Aft of Main Gear Wheel Well, Center of

(if installed) Fuselage
2) Attach vacuum type pump to the drain tool.
3) Insert probe of drain tool (with tube) 704400-4, or equivalent, in center

recess of sump drain valve.
4) Push up and rotate tool approximately one-quarter turn clockwise to

engage tool locking tabs.
NOTE: Fluid will flow through tube immediately after upward force is
applied to tool.

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5) Continue to run the pump until fuel flow stops completely.
6) Remove drain tool.
NOTE: Rotate tool in either direction to disengage locking tabs; draw tool
probe straight out from valve recess.
7) Repeat procedure for each tank in the system (two places on center wing
tank).
8) Check position of sump valve tool slot in center of valves.
9) Close tank access doors.
NOTE: Quantities of trapped fuel remaining in airplane after defueling are

noted in Table I.

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TABLE I
TARE FUEL
VOLUME WT LB
U.S. GAL. PER H-ARM
PER AIRPLANE FUS
LOCATION OF FUEL AIRPLANE AT 6.7 STA
Main Tanks Trapped Unusable Fuel 1.80 12.1 921

Engine Feed Line Usable Fuel 1.79 12.0 1161
Engine Feed Line Trapped Fuel 5.87 39.3 1161
Engines Usable Fuel 1.00 6.7 1322
Engines Trapped Fuel 2.60 17.4 1322
APU and Feed Line Usable and Unusable Fuel .37 2.5 1205
Ctr Wing Tank & Ctr Wing Line Trapped Fuel 6.26 41.9 894
Total Tare Fuel - Three Tank System

(To Be Deducted From “Wet” Weight) 19.69 131.9 1084

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE MANUAL

SUBJECT BASIC PAGE NO. SUBJECT BASIC PAGE NO.

i 40.270.01 May 15/03 80.01.01 Feb 01/80

ISSUED: Nov 08/91

This manual must be reviewed for

Export controlled by ECCN 9E991

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group - Long Beach Division

Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991

B. This manual is divided into two basic chapters:

(1) Chapter 1 - Weight and Balance Control

(2) Chapter 2 - Actual Weight and Balance Reports

A. Chapter 1 provides sufficient data for an operator to:

B. The data in Chapter 1 are arranged into the following sections:

Section No. Section Title

10. General Information

20. Operational Items

70. Loading Schedule

80. Supplemental Information

90. Weighing Procedures

Report MDC J8358 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991 Introduction

Example: Page 50.01.02

Douglas Code Number

B. Chapter 2 is paginated in the following manner:

Airplane Report Number

Consecutive Page Numbering within each Airplane

Report MDC J8358 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991 Introduction

10. General Information

Reference Dimensions - Basic 10.XX.01

20. Operational Items

FAA Advisory Circular 120-27 Weight Allowances 20.XX.00

30. Fuel Loading Data

Fuel Density 30.XX.01

40. Fluids Loading Data

Engine, CSD and APU Lubricating Oil Loading 40.XX.01

50. Cargo Loading Data

Forward Cargo Compartment Loading Data 50.XX.01

Report MDC J8358 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991 Contents

60. Passenger Loading Data

70. Loading Schedule

80. Supplemental Information

Major Components Weights and Location 80.XX.01

90. Weighing Procedures

Report MDC J8358 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991 Contents

1. Reference Dimensions - Basic

(1) The length of the MAC is 158.512 inches.

B. Reference Datum Planes

± I.U. = ± Index Arm x Load

A. Design weights are as follows: Normal Limited**

(1) Maximum Design Taxi Weight (MTW) 161,000 lb 129,825 lb

(2) Maximum Design Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 160,000 lb 128,825 lb

(3) Maximum Design Landing Weight (MLW) 139,500 lb 128,000 lb

Report MDC J8358 Export Controlled by ECCN 9E991

3. Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity Limits

FORWARD LIMIT AFT LIMIT

Zero Fuel Weight

MZFW- Normal Fuel

Forward Limit - Takeoff,

100 MZFW- Limited Fuel

With Limited Fuel

Aft Limit - ZFW

Center of Gravity (Percent MAC)

4. Moment Change Due to Movement of Components