The masses and their limits
9 min read
From empty to take-off
Basic empty mass (BEM): the aircraft with its fixed equipment, unusable fuel and full operating fluids as the manufacturer and operator define.
Dry operating mass (DOM): BEM plus the crew and their baggage, catering and removable passenger service equipment, potable water and lavatory chemicals: everything except usable fuel and traffic load.
Traffic load: passengers, baggage, cargo, carry-on specialist equipment and any ballast.
IN THIS LESSON
- The limits
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