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Old 19th May 2005 | 21:13
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DC10 Crew
 
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From: In an LD2 at Lagos
Hope this helps

MZFW - Maximum weight allowed before usable fuel and
other specified usable agents must be loaded in defined sections of the aircraft as limited by strength
and airworthiness requirements.

MTW - Maximum weight for ground taxi as limited by aircraft
strength and airworthiness requirements. (It includes weight of taxi and start-up fuel.)

MTOW - Maximum weight for takeoff as limited by aircraft
strength and airworthiness requirements. (This is the maximum weight at start of the takeoff run.)
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