Cessna SkyHawk SP 172S NAV III 2005 Pilot Operating Handbook page 35

CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV III
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY (Continued)
SECTION 1
GENERAL
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MAC
Maximum
Ramp
Weight
Maximum
Takeoff
Weight
Maximum
Landing
Weight
Tare
MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord) is the chord of an
imaginary rectangular airfoil having the same pitching
moments throughout the flight range as that of the
actual wing.
Maximum Ramp Weight is the maximum weight
approved for ground maneuver, and includes the
weight of fuel used for start, taxi and runup.
Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight
approved for the start of the takeoff roll.
Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight
approved for the landing touchdown.
Tare is the weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc.
used when weighing an airplane, and is included in
the scale readings. Tare is deducted from the scale
reading to obtain the actual (net) airplane weight.
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