"T o d d P a t t i s t" wrote in message
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While I agree with Peter's basic premise, I'd phrase it
differently. You are simply required to fly the aircraft
within the W&B limits. You are foolish if you don't do
enough to check that you are in those limits, but the FAR's
aren't violated until you are actually outside the W&B
limits.

Well, I'd argue that the "all available information" requirement of 91.103
would include *knowledge* of the actual weight and balance situation.
However, it's true there's no specific callout in the regulations to perform
the necessary weight and balance checks.

You're correct that simply performing the check is not sufficient. Since
the airworthiness certificate is valid only when the airplane is loaded
legally, even if you do the check, if you do it wrong you're in violation.

Pete