What is Pénalité de Poids?
In this glossary, Pénalité de Poids refers to: An increase in operational weight or a reduction in allowable weight imposed due to specific inoperative equipment or configuration deviations.
How is Pénalité de Poids used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "En raison d'une pénalité de poids, la masse au décollage doit être réduite de 300 kilogrammes."
Why does Pénalité de Poids matter in aviation?
Pénalité de Poids matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Pénalité de Poids?
Pénalité de Poids is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Pénalité de Poids belong to?
In this glossary, Pénalité de Poids is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.