{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Weight and Balance","description":"Before every departure, two questions must be answered with precision: is the aircraft within its permitted maximum weight, and is the centre of gravity in the correct position? Weight and balance is the mandatory calculation of total mass and centre-of-gravity location (CG) for a loaded aircraft. These values directly govern flight performance, stability, controllability, and fuel burn; if either falls outside the manufacturer's certified envelope, the aircraft cannot be released for flight. Gr","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/weight-and-balance","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:34:10.593457","citation":"https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/weight_and_balance/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/weight-and-balance","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Weight and Balance · Before every departure, two questions must be answered with precision: is the aircraft within its permitted maximum weight, and is the centre of gravity in the correct position? · Quelle: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/weight_and_balance/"}