Reporting custodians shall ensure USCG aircraft weight and balance computations at which times?

Reporting custodians shall ensure USCG aircraft weight and balance computations at which times?

• A. All of the above
• B. At initial delivery
• C. During programmed depot maintenance
• D. When major modifications or repairs affect weight and balance

Answer: (A)

Weight and balance must be kept current whenever the aircraft’s weight or center of gravity can change. At initial delivery you establish the baseline weights and CG so future operations have a correct reference. During programmed depot maintenance, changes like structural work or equipment upgrades can alter weight distribution or total weight, so the computations must be rechecked. When major modifications or repairs affect weight and balance, the calculations must be updated to reflect the new configuration. Since each of these situations can shift how the aircraft behaves in flight, custodians must ensure weight and balance computations are performed at all of these times. All of the above.

Weight and balance must be kept current whenever the aircraft’s weight or center of gravity can change. At initial delivery you establish the baseline weights and CG so future operations have a correct reference. During programmed depot maintenance, changes like structural work or equipment upgrades can alter weight distribution or total weight, so the computations must be rechecked. When major modifications or repairs affect weight and balance, the calculations must be updated to reflect the new configuration. Since each of these situations can shift how the aircraft behaves in flight, custodians must ensure weight and balance computations are performed at all of these times. All of the above.