Aircraft Weight and Balance Training - Dassault Falcon 7X/8X

Aircraft Weight and Balance Falcon 7X/8X

Dassault Aviation Falcon Training

Course Code: AT-0005-00

12 Hours MS Teams Certificate Included

Course Overview

Specialized training for aircraft maintenance engineers performing weighing and ballasting on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X/8X aircraft.

Aircraft are required to be weighed and their center of gravity position determined during maintenance as mandated by applicable aviation laws and regulations. This comprehensive training program is specifically designed for the Dassault Falcon 7X/8X aircraft families.

This course imparts the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to weigh, ballast, and calculate relevant aircraft weight and balance parameters following weighing procedures specific to Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft.

Learning Outcomes

Use the aircraft weight and balance manual for Falcon 7X/8X aircraft effectively
Know Dassault Aviation's Falcon 7X/8X weighing procedures and execute them correctly
Interpret aircraft weight and balance statements and certificates accurately
Calculate weight and balance parameters with confidence for maintenance operations
Use Loading Manual graphs and diagrams when calculating weight and balance parameters
Understand certified limits and apply them to Falcon 7X/8X operations

Course Content & Topics Covered

The course consists of the following comprehensive modules:

  1. Introduction
  2. EASA Rules and Regulations
  3. Forces acting on flying aircraft
  4. Certified Limits
  5. Falcon Loading Manual Familiarization
  6. Falcon 7X/8X Weighing Methods and Procedures
  7. The Principle of Turning Moments
  8. Gravity and gravity correction factor
  9. Falcon Weight and balance nomenclature
  10. F7X/8X weight and balance Calculations

Learning Format

Live Virtual Classroom on MS Teams

Flexible Options:

  • 4 sessions × 3 hours each, or
  • 2 sessions × 6 hours each

Course Information

  • Target Audience:
    Maintenance Engineers, Certifying Staff, Technical Services Personnel
  • Duration:
    12 hours (flexible scheduling)
  • Delivery:
    Live virtual (MS Teams)
  • Certificate:
    Upon completion
No upcoming sessions scheduled.
Contact us to arrange a private session or request to be notified when new dates are available.

Prerequisites

  • Fluency in English language
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software
  • Able to handle basic mathematical operations and formulae

Who Should Attend

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
  • Certifying Staff
  • Technical Services Engineers
  • Continuing Airworthiness Engineers
  • CAMO Nominated Persons and Managers
  • Maintenance Control Engineers
  • Aircraft Maintenance Planning Engineers
  • Compliance Monitoring Managers
  • Compliance Monitoring Auditors

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X are long-range business jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The Falcon 7X is a tri-jet with advanced fly-by-wire technology, while the Falcon 8X is an extended-range variant offering even greater capabilities. Both aircraft require specialized weight and balance procedures that this course covers comprehensively.

Falcon 7X/8X aircraft have specific weight and balance requirements unique to their design, including tri-jet configuration considerations, advanced avionics, and particular loading characteristics. This course teaches Dassault Aviation's specific procedures, loading manual interpretation, and calculation methods tailored to these aircraft, which differ from other manufacturers' procedures.

Weighing a Falcon 7X/8X involves positioning calibrated weighing equipment under designated jacking points, leveling the aircraft, recording weights at each point, applying gravity correction factors, and calculating the center of gravity position using Dassault-specific procedures. This course provides comprehensive training on the complete weighing process including equipment preparation, procedure execution, and documentation requirements.

The Falcon Loading Manual is Dassault Aviation's official documentation containing weight and balance data, procedures, graphs, diagrams, and certified limits for Falcon aircraft. It includes information on equipment weights, fuel loads, passenger and cargo configurations, and center of gravity envelopes. This course teaches you how to effectively use and interpret the Loading Manual for accurate weight and balance calculations.

No prior Falcon-specific experience is required, though general aircraft maintenance experience is beneficial. You should be comfortable with basic mathematics, Excel or similar spreadsheet software, and have a fundamental understanding of weight and balance principles. The course covers all Falcon 7X/8X-specific procedures from the ground up.

Certified limits are the maximum allowable weights and center of gravity positions approved by aviation authorities for safe aircraft operation. For Falcon 7X/8X, these include maximum takeoff weight, maximum landing weight, maximum zero fuel weight, and forward/aft CG limits. This course teaches you how to identify, interpret, and ensure compliance with all certified limits.

The gravity correction factor accounts for variations in gravitational acceleration at different geographic locations and elevations. Since precise weight measurements are critical for aircraft, this factor ensures accurate weight readings regardless of where the aircraft is weighed. This course covers how to determine and apply gravity correction factors for Falcon 7X/8X weighing operations.

Yes, upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your competency in Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X/8X weight and balance procedures. This certificate validates your knowledge of Falcon-specific weighing procedures, loading manual interpretation, and weight and balance calculations for these aircraft types.

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