Mafferick
31st May 2010, 16:38
Hellow all ,
Can someone give me the exact empty weight of a 767-200ER (GE engines) that has been converted to a Cargo aircraft ??
i checked a few sites , but all give me a different weight
and whats the empty weight?
aircraft with seats galleys and so on but no pax or cargo ???
ken
FEL1011
2nd Jun 2010, 02:32
Ken,
As anyone who has operated converted aircraft will know, there are many variables. The original configuration and mods to include structural modifications due to ADs, SBs or structural repair. The mods involved in the STC to create, strengthen the flooring, cut and reinforce the fuselage, install the door and cargo handling equipment.
In short there is NO exact standard aircraft empty weight. The max TO weights, Zero Fuel Weights, and max Landing weights can vary as well. You will need to get the data from the aircraft certification data sheet or the weight and balance data for the specific numbers.
Sorry about that, but that is the curse of converted aircraft. Even with a standardized fleet, over time, the values will diverge due to repairs and modifications that may be unique to a particular fuselage. Air stairs and cargo handling equipment are hard on aircraft!
Mafferick
2nd Jun 2010, 16:46
aha , thanks for the repley
but indeed , not every 762er is the same , very true ...
i should have known that ;-)
cheers
ken