Maximum Take-Off Weight

The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off. The Maximum Takeoff Weight is the heaviest weight at which the aircraft has been shown to meet all the airworthiness requirements applicable to it. The airworthiness requirements include many related to strength of the structure, and performance. At its Maximum Takeoff Weight an aircraft complies with all the structural and performance requirements applicable to aircraft in its class.
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The maximum gross weight due to design or operational limitations at which an aircraft is permitted to take-off. 1/3/73

Masse totale en charge autorisée pour un aéronef au décollage, correspondant à des limites techniques ou opérationnelles. 13/12/99