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CS-VLA 29  Empty weight and corresponding centre of gravity

ED Decision 2003/18/RM

(a)                            The empty weight and corresponding centre of gravity must be determined by weighing the aeroplane with -

(1)                            Fixed ballast;

(2)                            Unusable fuel determined under CS-VLA 959; and

(3)                            Full operating fluids, including -

(i)                             Oil;

(ii)                            Hydraulic fluid; and

(iii)                           Other fluids required for operation of aeroplane systems,

(b)                            The condition of the aeroplane at the time of determining empty weight must be one that is well defined and can be easily repeated.