Aircraft Weight and Balance Principles

Description

IATA AHM1110 11.5 LOD01 | Approx. 2.5 hours | Self-study online

This course provides a foundational understanding of the principles of aircraft weight and balance. Become familiar with the terminology used in load planning and appreciate the consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft.

Learn how aircraft weight is calculated, how to communicate fuel figures, and how to consider aircraft structural limitations. The principles of weight and balance apply to aircraft of all sizes, and this knowledge benefits anyone involved in the aircraft turnaround process.

It is ideal for:

Turnaround Coordinators
Aircraft Dispatchers
Ramp Team Leaders, Supervisors, or Managers
Operations Controllers
Ground Operations Team Members
FBO Multi-Skilled Operatives
Anyone needing basic awareness of weight and balance principles

Note – Personnel responsible for creating or validating load plans and load sheets will require additional, specialised training.

Our course content is aligned with the requirements of the IATA AHM Chapter 11 – Ground Operations Training Program.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Identify basic fuel, weight and balance terminology used in load planning.
Recognise the importance of accuracy in weight and balance calculations.
Explain the elements that build up aircraft weight calculations.

Topics

Theory of flight
The four forces
Flight controls
Consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft
Structural Weights
Standard and Actual Weights
Fuel
Principles of Balance
Structural Strength Limits

Suitability

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for employees who work in airport ground operational roles. For example:

Aircraft Dispatcher
Turnaround Coordinator
Turnaround Manager
Ramp Team Leader
Operations Assistant/Supervisor
Operations Controller

Pre-requisites

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. To access the content, learners must have access to the Internet and an individual email address.

Assessment

This course contains a multiple-choice quiz, completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. It can be re-attempted in the event of a failure, and tutor support can be provided upon request.

Certificate

This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.

Validity

This certificate is valid for 3 years, although employers may require more frequent refresher training.