What standard mass for checked baggage applies to an intercontinental flight on an aeroplane with 20 or more passenger seats?

For intercontinental flights on aeroplanes with 20 or more passenger seats, the standard mass for checked baggage is 15 kg, as per Table 3.

What is the required standard mass for a female passenger on an aircraft with 12 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 12 passenger seats (which falls in the 10-19 range), the standard mass for a female passenger is 74 kg, as per Table 2.

What standard mass value is used for checked baggage on a helicopter with 20 or more passenger seats?

For helicopters with 20 or more passenger seats, the standard mass value for checked baggage is 13 kg.

For an aeroplane with 8 passenger seats, what is the standard mass for a male passenger?

For an aeroplane with 8 passenger seats (which falls in the 6-9 range), the standard mass for a male passenger is 96 kg, as per Table 2.

How can the operator determine the mass of the traffic load for the pilot-in-command?

The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the mass of the traffic load by actual weighing, by using standard passenger and baggage masses, or by calculating passenger mass based on a statement by or on behalf of each passenger plus a predetermined mass for hand baggage and clothing (only for aircraft with fewer than 10 passenger seats for aeroplanes or fewer than 6 for helicopters).

What is the standard mass for a crew member including hand baggage?

The standard mass for flight crew/technical crew members is 85 kg including hand baggage, and for cabin crew members it is 75 kg.

For an aircraft with 19 passenger seats or less, what are the two methods to determine the actual mass of checked baggage?

The actual mass of checked baggage shall be determined by weighing, or by calculation based on a statement by or on behalf of each passenger. If this is impractical, a minimum standard mass of 13 kg shall be used.

What is the standard mass for a child on an aircraft with 25 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 25 passenger seats (which falls in the 20 and more range), the standard mass for a child is 35 kg, as per Table 1.

What is the standard mass for a female passenger on an aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats, the standard mass for a female passenger is 70 kg, as per Table 1.

What is the standard mass for a male passenger on an aircraft with 5 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 5 passenger seats (which falls in the 1-5 range), the standard mass for a male passenger is 104 kg, as per Table 2.

What is the standard mass for checked baggage on a domestic flight for an aeroplane with 20 or more passenger seats?

For domestic flights on aeroplanes with 20 or more passenger seats, the standard mass for checked baggage is 11 kg, as per Table 3.

What is the standard mass for a female passenger on an aircraft with 6 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 6 passenger seats (which falls in the 6-9 range), the standard mass for a female passenger is 78 kg, as per Table 2.

What is the standard mass for a male passenger on an aircraft with 15 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 15 passenger seats (which falls in the 10-19 range), the standard mass for a male passenger is 92 kg, as per Table 2.

What is the standard mass for a child on an aircraft with 3 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 3 passenger seats (which falls in the 1-5 range), the standard mass for a child is 35 kg, as per Table 2.

What is the standard mass for checked baggage on a flight within the European region for an aeroplane with 20 or more passenger seats?

For flights within the European region on aeroplanes with 20 or more passenger seats, the standard mass for checked baggage is 13 kg, as per Table 3.

What is the standard mass for a female passenger on an aircraft with 20 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 20 passenger seats (which falls in the 20 and more range), the standard mass for a female passenger is 70 kg, as per Table 1.

What is the standard mass for a male passenger on an aircraft with 30 passenger seats?

For an aircraft with 30 passenger seats (which falls in the 30 and more range), the standard mass for a male passenger is 84 kg, as per Table 1.

NCC.POL.105 Mass and balance, loading

Q: When must an aircraft be reweighed according to NCC.POL.105?

An aircraft must be reweighed if the effect of modifications on the mass and balance is not accurately known.

Q: What must the operator specify in the operations manual regarding mass and balance?

The operator shall specify in the operations manual the principles and methods involved in the loading and in the mass and balance system that meet the requirements of NCC.POL.105, and this system shall cover all types of intended operations.

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NCC.POL.105 Mass and balance, loading

Regulation (EU) No 800/2013

(a) The operator shall establish the mass and the CG of any aircraft by actual weighing prior to initial entry into service. The accumulated effects of modifications and repairs on the mass and balance shall be accounted for and properly documented. Aircraft shall be reweighed if the effect of modifications on the mass and balance is not accurately known.

(b) The weighing shall be accomplished by the manufacturer of the aircraft or by an approved maintenance organisation.

(c) The operator shall determine the mass of all operating items and crew members included in the aircraft dry operating mass by actual weighing, including any crew baggage, or by using standard masses. The influence of their position on the aircraft’s CG shall be determined. When using standard masses the following mass values for crew members shall be used to determine the dry operating mass:

(1) 85 kg, including hand baggage, for flight crew/technical crew members; and

(2) 75 kg for cabin crew members.

(d) The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the mass of the traffic load, including any ballast, by:

(1) actual weighing;

(2) determining the mass of the traffic load in accordance with standard passenger and baggage masses; or

(3) calculating passenger mass on the basis of a statement by, or on behalf of, each passenger and adding to it a predetermined mass to account for hand baggage and clothing, when the number of passenger seats available on the aircraft is:

(i) less than 10 for aeroplanes; or

(ii) less than six for helicopters.

(e) When using standard masses the following mass values shall be used:

(1) for passengers, those in Tables 1 and 2, where hand baggage and the mass of any infant carried by an adult on one passenger seat are included:

Table 1

Standard masses for passengers — aircraft with a total number of passenger seats of 20 or more

Passenger seats	20 and more		30 and more
Passenger seats	Male	Female	All adult
Adults	88 kg	70 kg	84 kg
Children	35 kg	35 kg	35 kg

Table 2

Standard masses for passengers — aircraft with a total number of passenger seats of 19 or less

Passenger seats	1 – 5	6 – 9	10 – 19
Male	104 kg	96 kg	92 kg
Female	86 kg	78 kg	74 kg
Children	35 kg	35 kg	35 kg

(2) for baggage:

(i) for aeroplanes, when the total number of passenger seats available on the aeroplane is 20 or more, standard mass values for checked baggage in Table 3;

Table 3

Standard masses for baggage — aeroplanes with a total number of passenger seats of 20 or more

Type of flight	Baggage standard mass
Domestic	11 kg
Within the European region	13 kg
Intercontinental	15 kg
All other	13 kg

(ii) for helicopters, when the total number of passenger seats available on the helicopters is 20 or more, the standard mass value for checked baggage of 13 kg.

(f) For aircraft with 19 passenger seats or less, the actual mass of checked baggage shall be determined:

(1) by weighing; or

(2) by calculation on the basis of a statement by, or on behalf of, each passenger. Where this is impractical, a minimum standard mass of 13 kg shall be used.

(g) The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the mass of the fuel load by using the actual density or, if not known, the density calculated in accordance with a method specified in the operations manual.

(h) The pilot-in-command shall ensure that the loading of:

(1) the aircraft is performed under the supervision of qualified personnel; and

(2) traffic load is consistent with the data used for the calculation of the aircraft mass and balance.

(i) The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to comply with additional structural limits such as the floor strength limitations, the maximum load per running metre, the maximum mass per cargo compartment and the maximum seating limit.

(j) The operator shall specify, in the operations manual, the principles and methods involved in the loading and in the mass and balance system that meet the requirements contained in (a) to (i). This system shall cover all types of intended operations.

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Source-Title: NCC.POL.105 Mass and balance, loading View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13443 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2013

Entryintoforcedate: 25 August, 2013

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) No 800/2013 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCC

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

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