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Aircraft Weight and Balance Report

Ensure your aircraft is within weight and balance limits for safe flight. Use this online template to calculate total weight, CG position, and verify compliance with limits.

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Aircraft Weight and Balance Report

No.WB-2026-042

1. General Information

Inspection date7/14/2026
Expert David Brown , Flight Dispatcher

2. Object of Inspection

Object typenot filled in Object nameG-IJKL
Flight Hours, hours12500

3. Weight and Balance Parameters

Basic Empty Weight45000 Crew Weight340
Fuel Weight5200 Payload Weight8500
Total Weight59040 Max Takeoff Weight62000
Weight StatusNo CG Position25.4% MAC
CG Limits22% to 30% MAC Balance StatusNo

4. Additional Information

Identification was carried outAircraft identified by registration.
There are remarksWeight and balance within limits. Aircraft released for flight.

5. Inspection Participants

No.Full namePosition / statusComment
1David BrownPreparerPrepared weight and balance report

Signatures

______________________________
David Brown, Flight Dispatcher
______________________________
David Brown

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Purpose and Procedure for Drafting the Document

What is an Aircraft Weight and Balance Report?

An aircraft weight and balance report documents the calculated total weight and center of gravity (CG) position of an aircraft for a specific flight. It includes basic empty weight, crew, fuel, payload, and verifies that weight and CG are within limits.

Why Use This Template?

This online template provides a structured format for recording weight components and calculating total weight and CG. It helps ensure accurate documentation for flight planning and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

The template includes fields for report information, weight calculation (basic empty weight, crew, fuel, payload, total, max takeoff weight, status), balance calculation (CG position, limits, status), remarks, and signatures.

Pre-Flight Planning

Pilots and dispatchers use weight and balance reports before every flight to ensure the aircraft is loaded within limits. This is critical for safety and performance.

Charter and Cargo Operations

Charter and cargo operators must calculate weight and balance for each flight, especially when carrying variable payloads. This template helps standardize the process.

Flight School Training

Student pilots learn to compute weight and balance as part of flight planning. This template can be used as a training aid.

Regulatory Compliance

Aviation authorities require weight and balance documentation for certain operations. This report provides a clear record of compliance.

Aircraft Performance Analysis

Operators may use weight and balance data to analyze performance and optimize loading for efficiency.

  1. 1

    Open the Template

    Open the Aircraft Weight and Balance Report template in the online editor.

  2. 2

    Enter Report Information

    Fill in the report date, aircraft registration, flight number (if applicable), and preparer name.

  3. 3

    Calculate Weight

    Enter the basic empty weight, crew weight, fuel weight, and payload weight. The total weight is calculated automatically. Compare with max takeoff weight and select weight status.

  4. 4

    Calculate Balance

    Enter the calculated CG position and CG limits. Select balance status (within limits or out of limits).

  5. 5

    Add Remarks and Sign

    Add any remarks about the weight and balance status. Finally, add signatures of the preparer and reviewer.

Photo Report Generator

While weight and balance reports typically do not require photos, you can use the photo report generator to attach supporting documents such as loading diagrams or fuel slips.

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Mobile Photo Documentation App

Use the mobile app to capture photos of the aircraft's weight and balance data plate or fuel receipts for attachment to the report.

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Document Sections

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General Information

Record the report date and preparer details.

Object of Inspection

Identify the aircraft by registration and flight number.

Weight and Balance Parameters

Enter weight components and calculate total weight and CG position.

Additional Information

Add remarks about the weight and balance status.

Inspection Participants

List the preparer and reviewer.

Signatures

Collect signatures from preparer and reviewer.

Document Fields and Columns

General Information

Inspection date
Date of the weight and balance calculation.
Expert
Name of the person preparing the report.

Object of Inspection

Object type
Type of object (aircraft).
Object name
Aircraft registration number.
Flight Hours (hours)
Aircraft flight hours or cycles.

Inspection Participants

No.
Participant number.
Full name
Full name.
Position / status
Role.
Comment
Remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Photo Reports and Photo Tables

What is the difference between basic empty weight and total weight?

Basic empty weight is the weight of the aircraft including standard equipment, unusable fuel, and full operating fluids. Total weight is basic empty weight plus crew, fuel, and payload.

How is the center of gravity (CG) calculated?

CG position is calculated based on the weight and arm (distance from datum) of each loaded item. The template allows you to enter the calculated CG position and compare it with the allowable CG limits.

Can this template be used for any aircraft?

Yes, the template is generic and can be used for any aircraft. You need to know the aircraft's basic empty weight, max takeoff weight, and CG limits from the aircraft's weight and balance manual.

What if the weight or CG is out of limits?

If weight exceeds max takeoff weight or CG is out of limits, the flight cannot proceed until the load is adjusted. The template records the status and allows remarks.

Do I need to attach photos to this report?

Photos are not required for weight and balance reports. The template focuses on numerical calculations and signatures.

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