Definition of Basic Operating Weight
I'm trying to make sense of a load sheet and understand how the basic operating weight is defined for an aircraft. The definition of the BOW is "Basic operating weight: AC empty weight plus crew, engine oil, potable water, and other items making up the materials required for dispatch".
Question I have are:
1 - Is a standard weight assumed for the crew or is the BOW adjusted for each flight based on the actual crew?
2 - Does the BOW include flight attendants?
3 - Does the BOW exclude cargo equipment such as tie downs, pallets, etc.?
4 - Where could I find the empty weight (i.e. BOW excluding crew, etc.) for a Douglas DC-8-62(F)?
Thanks in advance for answers!