Climb Weight Limit

The climb weight limit is the maximum take-off or landing weight restricted by the requirement to achieve a specific minimum climb gradient. It ensures the aircraft can safely clear terrain and obstacles, particularly after an engine failure or during a missed approach. This limit takes precedence over other weight limits when it is the most restrictive.

Key Points

• •The climb weight limit is severely impacted by high density altitude and high temperatures, which reduce climb performance.
• •It ensures adequate climb gradient during the departure or missed approach phase of flight.
• •If the climb weight limit is lower than the structural or runway-limited weights, it takes precedence as the limiting weight.

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