SAFA Ramp Inspections - Code7700

SAFA Ramp Inspection ProceduresGuidance materialInspectionItem Inspections Item TitleInspecting InstructionsA14 Weight and Balance sheet Check for presence of a completed mass and balance sheet (either paper or digital format) and accuracy of the mass and balancecalculations.Check if the actual load distribution is properly reflected in the M&B Sheet.If mass and/or balance calculations are found to be incorrect check whether still within the a/c limits and check the influence on theperformance calculations.Note: If additional fuel was loaded, check that it is included on the Weight and balance documentation.Check if the crew has sufficient data available (in the OPS manual or AFM) to verify the Mass & balance calculations.Check whether the mass and balance calculations account for any operational (MTOM) restriction as a result of reduced MTOM fornoise certification.InspectionItemStd. Cat. Std. ref. Standard’s Text Pre-described Finding PDFcodeA14 I 2 A6-I-5.2.7 a) The mass of the aeroplane at the start of take-off shall notexceed the mass at which 5.2.8 is complied with, nor themass at which 5.2.9, 5.2.10 and 5.2.11 are complied with,allowing for expected reductions in mass as the flightproceeds, and for such fuel jettisoning as is envisaged inapplying 5.2.9 and 5.2.10 and, in respect of alternateaerodromes, 5.2.7 c) and 5.2.11.b) In no case shall the mass at the start of take-off exceedthe maximum take-off mass specified in the flight manual forthe pressure-altitude appropriate to the elevation of theaerodrome, and, if used as a parameter to determine themaximum take-off mass, any other local atmosphericcondition.c) In no case shall the estimated mass for the expected timeof landing at the aerodrome of intended landing and at anydestination alternate aerodrome, exceed the maximumlanding mass specified in the flight manual for the pressurealtitudeappropriate to the elevation of those aerodromes,and if used as a parameter to determine the maximumlanding mass, any other local atmospheric condition.d) In no case shall the mass at the start of take-off, or at theexpected time of landing at the aerodrome of intendedlanding and at any destination alternate aerodrome, exceedthe relevant maximum masses at which compliance hasbeen demonstrated with the applicable noise certificationIncorrect mass and/or balancecalculations, within a/c limits, andhaving no effect on the performancecalculations.Instructions forcompleting thedetailed descriptionA14-01 Provide furtherinformation as to whythe calculations areincorrect.SAFA Coordination Section Page 77 of 217© European Aviation Safety Agency, 2012 V 2.0