Aircraft Weights Engineering for DCSs: Trimsheet Design & X565 Data

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

The course is designed to assist flight operations (performance) engineers who are responsible for the development of weight and balance limitations, as specified in the aircraft manufacturer’s certified weight and balance manual (WBM). The course provides an understanding of the techniques used to develop operational X565 (formerly AHM560/565) data for use in computerized load control systems (Departure Control Systems ) and for the design and creation of manual Load and Trimsheets. The course also covers recurring tasks such as the maintenance of aircraft weight history, the process of aircraft weighing including the calculation of the aircraft empty weight and center of gravity. Although the course includes an understanding of the end to end process of load planning and ramp operations, it is not intended to provide proficiency in the load controller role.



Course Code: GOC047VEEN02

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• We recommend that you have experience with intermediate mathematics and physics, ideally with a Diploma or Degree level engineering qualification.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

 

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss and use the content of a typical aircraft manufacturer´s certified weight and balance manual (WBM)
• Design a simple manual load and trimsheet for airline operations
• Create typical X565 data required to configure computerized load control systems
• Summarize the process of the weighing of an aircraft and the calculations required to establish the empty weight and center of gravity position
• Apply the process of aircraft loading (ramp operations) to the design of weight and balance operational data
• Manage recurring activities relating to aircraft weight control such as the maintenance of aircraft weight histories and reconfiguration of passenger cabins

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• The Certified Weight & Balance Manual
• Computerized Load Control system data
• Manual Load & Trimsheet Design
• Weight Control & Aircraft Weighing

Activities

• Classroom / Theory
• Practical Exercises
• Quiz / Test

Supporting materials
Each participant will receive the X565 Editor and a sample of the Weight & Balance Manual Data. This essential reference will support you throughout the course and in your daily professional activities.

This course is recommended for:

• Flight Operations (Performance) Engineers

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.