135.305 Aircraft load limitations

• (a) A holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that--
  • (1) the limitations contained in the aircraft flight manual, 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 zero fuel, manoeuvre, take-off, and 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 air operation.
• (b) A pilot-in-command of an aircraft must, before taking-off on an air operation, assess the information required under rules 135.857(b)(11) to (b)(15) to ensure that the aircraft will remain within the weight and balance limitations specified in the flight manual for the duration of the flight.