Weight and Balance Handbook FAA-H-8083-1B (Color Print): Pilot Flight Training Study Guide

FAA Weight and Balance Handbook FAA-H-8083-1B.Released in 2016, includes the October 2025 addendum. Printed in Color. The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balancetechnology in conducting safe and efficient flight. The objective of this handbook is twofold: to provide the airframe andpowerplant mechanic (A&P) with the method of determining the empty weight and empty weight center of gravity (EWCG)of an aircraft and to furnish the flight crew with information on loading and operating the aircraft to ensure its weight iswithin the allowable limit and the center of gravity (CG) is within the allowable range. Read more