2007-05-15 05:11:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Specifically, look at the weight and balance data in the POH for your SPECIFIC airplane.
2007-05-15 11:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
As other's have answered, you take the Basic Empty Weight (listed in the POH), and add all the Payload (passengers, bags, cargo, etc). (But not fuel, obviously)
I'd like to point out the reason for calculating the ZFW. For all aircraft, there are weight limitation for the ZFW. The reason for limitiations is because when there is zero fuel in the wings, the fuselage is relatively heavier then the wings, and if too heavy, could cause the wings to actually snap off.
Think of what is holding the fuselage up. The wings are (no matter if it's low-wing or high-wing). All the upward force is actually put on the wings. And if there is no fuel in the wings, the fuselage 'pulls' down on the wings a lot harder then if there was a full tank of gas. Of course, plently of margin is built in, so don't worry if you're right at the limit.
2007-05-15 21:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by Justin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not calculate the zero fuel weight for any aircraft. If it has a zero fuel weight it will be listed on the POH. If no zero fuel weight is listed, any combination of fuel, passengers and cargo that does not exceed the maximum weight, and is balanced can be used.
Zero fuel weight is is the maximum weight of the aircraft can be without fuel. At that point any weight added must be added in the fuel tanks.
2007-05-17 15:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zero Fuel Weight is simply the weight of the aircraft with zero usable fuel...
Its pretty simple really. Add the weight of the airplane (BOW), passengers, pilots, cargo, etc. Add everything except fuel and you have ZFW.
2007-05-16 14:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An aircraft zero fuel weight is the actual weight of the empty plane plus the weight of the engine oil plus the weight of the unusable fuel.
It is calculated as the weight and balance sheet that every aircraft has.
Any pilot knows that the POH has weights but the real actual weight comes from the weight and balance record.
The weight will change if there are major modifications such as radios or additional equipment added or taken out.
2007-05-15 12:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hi I hope this helps
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Zero fuel weight is the sum of operating weight empty and payload, i.e. the laden weight of an aircraft, excluding any fuel.
Operating weight empty is the basic weight of the aircraft when ready for operation, including crew but excluding any payload or fuel
2007-05-15 05:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Iluvewomen 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Take the manufactures empty weight, calculate the fuel load and subtract!
2007-05-18 06:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by andy b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called dry weight and you would find it in operators manual. every single aircraft is weighted prior delivery to the customer.
2007-05-15 05:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Take a look in the manual... its published for every airplane
2007-05-15 10:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by ALOPILOT 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋