Interesting weight and balance question.

[trafficinsight]

Can you explain this one to me? The way I read 91.213(d) that doesn't fly, but I could be wrong in my understanding for sure.

Assuming we are talking about a non-MEL aircraft, the way I read it, all of i-iv must apply, so if any cause an exception with this aircraft, then it's not legal to fly. Part (iii) calls out .205 (TOMATOFLAMES). So while the AFM might add additional required equipment, I dont think it can eliminate items from the .205 list, can it? If so, where is this permitted in the regulations?

(2) The inoperative instruments and equipment are not—

(i) Part of the VFR-day type certification instruments and equipment prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations under which the aircraft was type certificated;​

(ii) Indicated as required on the aircraft's equipment list, or on the Kinds of Operations Equipment List for the kind of flight operation being conducted;​

(iii) Required by §91.205 or any other rule of this part for the specific kind of flight operation being conducted; or​

(iv) Required to be operational by an airworthiness directive​

It doesn't happen very often but in cases where the AFM contradicts 91.205, because the AFM is approved for that specific aircraft where 91.205 is generalized, it's the final authority in that case. So with that in mind, I teach that 91.205 is the last place you look and you only look there if you can't find mention of it in the AFM at all.

 

[popaviator]

It doesn't happen very often but in cases where the AFM contradicts 91.205, because the AFM is approved for that specific aircraft where 91.205 is generalized, it's the final authority in that case. So with that in mind, I teach that 91.205 is the last place you look and you only look there if you can't find mention of it in the AFM at all.

So do you think a scanned copy of the weight and balance would be OK?

 

[trafficinsight]

I would carry at the very least the photocopy, but I personally only fly with a wet ink signature.



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