Division (a) The operator shall establish mass and balance data and produce mass and balance documentation prior to each flight, or series of flights, specifying the load and its distribution in such a way that the mass and balance limits of the aircraft are not exceeded. The mass and balance documentation shall contain the following information:F1
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aircraft registration and type;
- (2)
flight identification, number and date, as applicable;
- (3)
name of the pilot-in-command;
- (4)
name of the person who prepared the document;
- (5)
dry operating mass and the corresponding CG of the aircraft;
- (6)
mass of the fuel F2or energy at take-off and the mass of trip fuel or energy;
- (7)
mass of consumables other than fuel or energy, if applicable;
- (8)
load components;
- (9)
take-off mass, landing mass and zero fuel or energy mass;
- (10)
applicable aircraft CG positions; and
- (11)
the limiting mass and CG values.
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Words in Annex 8 point SPO.POL.115(a) inserted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 11(3)(b)