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Old 29th Aug 2007, 11:32
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APS and Basic Weight (BW) is the same and constitutes an empty aircraft + non-useable fuel, oil, equipment (e.g. gally ovens) and documentation.

DOW = BW + the operating crew and their bagage

ZFW = DOW + payload

ETW: Haven't a clue, never heard of that one before.
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