Aviation Dictionary

Standard empty weight (GAMA)

This weight consists of the airframe, engines, and all items of operating equipment that have fixed locations and are permanently installed in the airplane; including fixed ballast, hydraulic fluid, unusable fuel, and f...

Dictionary Term

Standard empty weight (GAMA)

Definitions

This weight consists of the airframe, engines, and all items of operating equipment that have fixed locations and are permanently installed in the airplane; including fixed ballast, hydraulic fluid, unusable fuel, and full engine oil.
The weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel, full operating fluids, and full oil.

References

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