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Old 12th May 2006, 21:51
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Originally Posted by r3500vdp
1 - Is a standard weight assumed for the crew or is the BOW adjusted for each flight based on the actual crew?
At the carrier that I am at, we calculate the BOW for each flight, depending on the crew complement, catering on board, the Mx Fly Away Kit, etc

Originally Posted by r3500vdp
2 - Does the BOW include flight attendants?
Yes, most of the time

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3 - Does the BOW exclude cargo equipment such as tie downs, pallets, etc.?
The cargo containers are included in the BOW most of the time, but that could be different from carrier to carrier

Originally Posted by r3500vdp
4 - Where could I find the empty weight (i.e. BOW excluding crew, etc.) for a Douglas DC-8-62(F)?
Ask somebody at ABX Air
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