OMA Chapter 8c

Question 1

How old is an adult?

Answer 1

12 years and above

Question 2

How much does a member of flight crew weigh?

Answer 2

85kg including baggage

Question 3

How much does a member of cabin crew weigh?

Answer 3

75kg including baggage

Question 4

What is the standard male passenger weight?

Answer 4

88kg + 5kg bag allowance

Question 5

What is the standard female passenger weight?

Answer 5

70kg + 5kg bag allowance

Question 6

What is the standard child passenger weight?

Answer 6

35kg (no bag allowance)

Question 7

What is the standard weight for bags for domestic flights?

Answer 7

11kg

Question 8

What is the standard weight for bags for European flights?

Answer 8

13kg

Question 9

What is the standard weight for bags for intercontinental flights?

Answer 9

15kg

Question 10

Are NBE, HRG or AYT classed as intercontinental for baggage weights?

Answer 10

NBE and AYT are not. There is a map in OMA defining the limits

HRG is intercontinental

Question 11

What is the standard weight for a cello?

Answer 11

There isn’t one. Actual weight, or a reasonable estimate, must be used

10kg may be used
35kg for a large dog

Question 12

What is the specific gravity of JetA1?

Answer 12

0.80

Question 13

What is the specific gravity of oil?

Answer 13

0.88

Question 14

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