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Maximum landing weight

The greatest weight that an airplane normally is allowed to have at landing.

Dictionary Term

Maximum landing weight

Definitions

  • The greatest weight that an airplane normally is allowed to have at landing.
  • (GAMA) The maximum weight approved for the landing touchdown.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016