Traffic Load

[flytupolev154]

Hello all,

i need a help because i lost a part of my notes for mass and balance :ugh:
can somebody tell me how to obtain,calculate the traffic load plz?

thanks you

[Maude Charlee]

Traffic load is all passengers, baggage, mail and freight. Basically anything that travels in the cabin or hold, that isn't operationally essential (ie, crew and galley fittings etc).

[flytupolev154]

thanks you very much!

[vigilant_spacey]

Came across this site http://www.wiljam.com/Wiljam%20complete/031%20Mass%20and%20Balance/Contents%20Mass%20and%20Balance.pdf

Notes aren't great but better than you have (nothing)

[Sharky12t]

Hi there,

Got JAA's on Monday so I'll chip in.

In addition to what Maude Charlee posted which is your actual traffic load, your Allowed Traffic Load = Proposed Take-Off Mass - Dry Operating Mass - Take Off Fuel

Proposed Take Off Mass is calculated based on the lowest of

MSLM (or Performance Limited Landing Mass) + Trip Fuel

MSTOM (or Performance Limited Take Off Mass)

MSZFM + Take Off Fuel

Hope this helps further,

Sharky

[Groundloop]

"Payload" was always a better term than "Traffic Load". Described where the money came from!