Originally Posted by
FlyingStone
The thing is, you can't really check iz actual ZFW (as in actual cargo/pax weight, not loadsheet) is the within MZFW, but you can check if loadsheet ZFW + FOB is below MTOW, which I believe is legally binding. Otherwise if you are RTOW limited and wanted to take more extra fuel, you could just increase taxi fuel and still be legal?
That's what I don't understand about the EU system. We all know that we're using assumed weights here, but under the FAA, you're required to use the best available information regarding your actual weight.
Our ops manual specifically states that if actual taxi burn is less than planned, the fuel must be burned prior to commencing the takeoff roll if we are above MTOW. No wiggle room.
The NTSB report would open with "The PIC attempted to depart with an overweight aircraft..."