Originally Posted by
Lambourne
You obviously don't work for UA. We get a total ZFW, a MAC and trim on ACARS. As far as individual LD3 weights we don't have that broken down. We don't know where each LD3 is located nor do we have a resource to adjust the location.
So telling the ramp to move containers would be unwise and ILLEGAL unless you coordinated with CLP on what needed to be moved. For without coordination with those with the W&B computer you could be moving the CG out of limits. Our process is FAA approved, deviation from that requires more than a "hey move that can, hold that one off and put those in the bulk". You might be directing bags to be boarded that haven't cleared the Positive Bag Match.
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Didn't follow the thread to how we got here. Having said that, the AB FMGC had the ability to tell you what it thought the aircraft gross weight was based on alpha input through the ADR.
Out of boredom, I used to compare the weights off ACARS with the computer after level off. Seemed that a plus or minus 4000lb wasn't uncommon. Having said that, there were times that LP was pretty much spot on.
In the big scheme of things, what is 4000 pounds, a knot or two. Plus, if your flying the PFD, all is well.
Measure with a micrometer, mark it with a grease pencil, cut it with an axe.....
Frats,
Lee