115.223 Aircraft load limitations

• (a) A holder of an adventure aviation operator certificate must ensure that--
  • (1) the limitations contained in the aircraft flight manual, aircraft manufacturer's instructions, or other approved document, relating to the weight and balance of an aircraft are complied with; and
  • (2) maximum allowable weights are not exceeded for--
    • (i) zero fuel, if applicable; and
    • (ii) manoeuvre; and
    • (iii) take-off; and
    • (iv) landing; and
  • (3) the aircraft's centre of gravity is within the limits referred to in paragraph (a)(1) at departure, and will remain within those limits throughout the adventure aviation operation.
• (b) A holder of an adventure aviation operator certificate performing a special aircraft operation under Subpart O must--
  • (1) determine the actual total weight of--
    • (i) every passenger; and
    • (ii) every crew member.
• (c) Before performing an adventure aviation operation, the pilot-in-command must assess the information required by rules 115.455(b)(11) to (b)(15) to ensure that the aircraft remains within the weight and balance limitations specified in the flight manual, or other approved document, for the duration of the flight.