Bugsmasherdriverandjediknite
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Yes, I see your point, but my point is to actually change some of the regulatory requirements of the aircraft and systems by limiting the MTOW with a stroke of the pen.
By my way of thinking, with the weight you lose in the limitation can be made up for by the lower operating weight after loosing a second crew member, some fuel requirements and the requirement of stuff like TAWS, Radar alt, CVR, Etc.
I understand that there has to be a line in the sand somewhere as a starting point, but the difference in requirements for a simple couple of hundred kilos and no real performance differences is quite a jump. even license requirements change.
I would be quite willing to sacrifice the three hundred KGs for the lessor requirements. If anything, you would be increasing your safety factors by ensuring a better performance envelope.