Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 135 Oral Practice Test

When calculating a passenger’s actual weight for weight and balance, you add a fixed allowance to the weight they report to account for clothing and personal items. The standard cushion used is 10 pounds. This conservative increment ensures the weight and balance calculations reflect a practical, real-world weight rather than just the bare body weight. For example, if a passenger reports 180 pounds, you would use 190 pounds in the calculations. This practice helps maintain safe margins for CG and overall aircraft performance.