MZFW question
Examiner asked me a question about MZFW on my last line check. Can we exceed MZFW and still go if no other limiting weight is exceeded? (on B747-400 and -8 we are most often limited by MZFW). I answered no because the computerized load planning system won't allow it. He accepted that.
However, he did say that we can in fact exceed the MZFW and still depart. I'm still a bit confused by this as a result of many discussions with colleagues; some agree but most don't. Any performance engineers here care to comment?