Beechcraft 95 Travel Air — Other Documents

This document outlines the Aircraft Weight and Balance Control Program established by the FAA. It serves as a charter for the Aviation Rulemaking Committee tasked with reviewing and revising the guidance related to weight and balance control for aircraft. The document is primarily aimed at operators of 10-19 passenger seat airplanes, including the Beechcraft 95 Travel Air, and addresses concerns raised by recent accidents regarding aircraft loading and average weights. It emphasizes the importance of accurate weight data in ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The committee's objectives include reviewing average weights, conducting surveys, and making recommendations for regulatory changes to enhance safety in weight and balance control practices.

• The document establishes a committee for reviewing weight and balance control programs for aircraft, including the Beechcraft 95 Travel Air.
• Recent accidents have highlighted the importance of accurate weight data in ensuring safety.
• The committee will focus on average weights for passengers and baggage as outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 120-27C.
• Operators are encouraged to conduct surveys to validate average weights used in their programs.
• Public participation is invited for input on the committee's discussions and recommendations.