But no-one has that definitive answer to the question. What if I asked the question "Can I taxi an S76 C++ at an AUW of 11750lbs to allow for taxiing and holding for other aircraft movements before take off?"
If the RFM is open to interpretation, I can't see from a legal position why not, but if you arent allowed to land at over 11700, then doesnt this mean its a limit? Why aren't things simply put in black and white? Litigation me thinks.
For an A380 that has to taxy a couple of miles to reach the runway threshold, it is a reasonable figure.
But a 76 is unlikely to taxy for more than a couple of minutes - your brakes will get rather hot and require 10 mins flight with the wheels down.
If your fuel/pax load is THAT critical, leave one person behind or refuel along the way.
We often start up on a busy ramp, have to taxy, and wait for fixed wing aircraft on approach often burning 50lbs + to go through this process. A S76 can be taxiied without having to constantly use the brakes if handled correctly. No need to be standing on the brakes constantly
This isn't so much a Payload question but a limitation question.
