Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook (Softcover)

FAA-H-8083-1B Weight and Balance Handbook (Softcover) is the essential FAA reference for pilots, flight engineers, and aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) responsible for aircraft weight and balance. This 2016 edition reflects current FAA regulations, procedures, and best practices, making it a key study guide for FAA Knowledge Exams and safe operational practices.

Inside, you’ll find detailed guidance on weighing aircraft, calculating center of gravity (CG), and applying changes due to modifications. It includes instructions for determining weight and balance using hand-held electronic calculators, the E6-B flight computer, and dedicated electronic systems.

Examples span all major aircraft types, including:

• Light-sport aircraft
• Single and multi-engine airplanes
• Commuter and large aircraft
• Helicopters (including lateral CG computations)

This handbook explains how to use loading graphs, moment index tables, and CG envelopes, all presented with full-color illustrations and practical examples. A glossary and index make reference fast and easy.

Key Features:

• Official FAA publication (FAA-H-8083-1B)
• Softcover format, ISBN 978-1-61954-481-9
• Illustrated with full-color drawings
• Covers modern aircraft equipment and industry techniques
• Aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS)

Whether you’re a student pilot, flight instructor, or maintenance professional, the FAA Weight and Balance Handbook ensures you understand the science behind safe flight operations.