Moment index (or index)

Definitions

• A moment divided by a constant such as 100, 1,000, or 10,000. The purpose of using a moment index is to simplify weight and balance computations of airplanes where heavy items and long arms result in large, unmanageable numbers.
• The moment (weight times arm) divided by a reduction factor.

References

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