# The Air Navigation (Isle of Man) Order 2015, Article 54: Requirement to load in accordance with loading instructions

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) An aircraft to which this Part applies may only be loaded using instructions as to the distribution and securing of the load (in this Part called “the loading instructions”) that—
(a) conform with paragraph (3); and
(b) subject to article 56, conform with paragraph (4).
(2) The commander must not cause or permit the aircraft to be loaded in contravention of the loading instructions.
(3) Loading instructions conform with this paragraph if—
(a) they are given in writing or in a form in which their contents can subsequently be rendered legible;
(b) they ensure the load may safely be carried on the flight; and
(c) they ensure any conditions of the certificate of airworthiness or flight manual for the aircraft relating to the loading of the aircraft are complied with.
(4) Loading instructions conform with this paragraph if they—
(a) indicate the additional items included in the mass of the aircraft prepared for service;
(b) show the position of the centre of gravity of the aircraft at that mass; and
(c) indicate the mass of the aircraft prepared for service.
(5) In sub-paragraph (4)(c), the mass of the aircraft prepared for service means the aggregate of the mass of the aircraft, shown in the mass schedule referred to in article 30, and the mass of such additional items in or on the aircraft as the commander thinks fit to include.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/870/article/54 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-isle-of-man-order-2015/article-54
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