FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Medium
A dispatcher is preparing the load manifest for a Part 121 flight. Under 14 CFR 121.665, which of the following is NOT a required element of the load manifest?
- AThe individual seat assignment of each passenger aboard the flight
- BThe weight of the airplane, crew, fuel, and cargo/baggage/passengers
- CThe center of gravity limits and the center of gravity of the loaded airplane
- DThe maximum allowable takeoff weight for the flight
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The individual seat assignment of each passenger aboard the flight
14 CFR 121.665 requires the load manifest to show the weight of the airplane, crew, fuel, and cargo/baggage/passengers; the maximum allowable weight; the center of gravity limits; the center of gravity of the loaded airplane; and identification of registration/flight number and the persons who prepared and accepted it. It does not require listing individual passenger seat assignments.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is a required weight breakdown item under 121.665.
- C. CG limits and the actual loaded CG are required to confirm balance compliance.
- D. Maximum allowable takeoff weight is required to verify the flight is within limits.
Load Manifest Contents (121.665)
Requires documentation of weight, CG, and balance data before dispatch to verify the airplane is within limits.
- Includes airplane weight and max allowable weight
- Includes CG limits and actual loaded CG
- Signed by preparer, does not include passenger seating
Memory trick: "Weigh it, Limit it, Balance it, Sign it" — but never seat-map it.