352SOWI21-115 — Aircraft Weight And Balance Program

352SOWI21-115 governs procedures for performing aircraft Weight and Balance updates on assigned aircraft within the 352 SOW.

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  • Publication number: 352SOWI21-115
  • Title: AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-03-15

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The instruction addresses quality assurance, maintenance squadron configuration, documentation, aircraft weighing, and weight and balance records. It requires updates to specified forms and systems, documentation of qualifying equipment changes, and inventory actions before departure and after return.

Applies to: It applies to individuals at all levels within the 352 Special Operations Wing (SOW).

Topics covered

  • Aircraft Weight and Balance updates
  • Quality assurance weight and balance books
  • Automated Weight and Balance System
  • Aircraft configuration requirements
  • Weight and Balance documentation
  • Aircraft weighing procedures

Questions and answers

When must the primary AWBS system be updated after a TDY or deployment?

Upon return to home station, update the primary AWBS system within 24 hours.

What equipment changes require a Red X entry for MC-130J aircraft?

Enter a Red X in the aircraft AFTO Form 781A, Maintenance Discrepancy and Work Document and in the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), stating nomenclature of component upon removal or addition of any item weighing 5 or more pounds. (paragraph 3)

What configuration must aircraft follow when special mission requirements do not apply?

At all other times, aircraft will be maintained in standard configuration.

When must a complete DD Form 365-1 inventory be performed?

Perform a complete DD Form 365-1 - Chart A inventory prior to the aircraft departure and upon return to home station for depot maintenance or aircraft transfer.

What must be done with removed or installed aircraft items in weight and balance records?

Update all removed or installed items on the DD Form 365-1 - Chart A, DD Form 3653, Chart C - Basic Weight and Balance Record and in the AWBS.

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