Station

A station is a designated location within the aircraft, identified by its distance from the datum, where weight may be placed. Stations are used in load sheet calculations to account for specific seat rows, baggage compartments, and fuel tanks. Maximum load limits often apply to individual stations and must not be exceeded.

Key Points

• •A station is usually identified by a numerical value that matches its arm distance from the datum.
• •Flight manuals use stations to specify exactly where loads may be placed within the aircraft.
• •Maximum load limits often apply to specific stations, such as baggage compartments.
• •Stations include locations such as seat rows, fuel tanks, and cargo areas used in load sheet calculations.

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