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standard weights
Values used in weight and balance calculations if specific weight for an item is unknown. The following are examples:
- Aviation gasoline 6 pounds per gallon
- Crew and passengers 170 pounds per person
- Lubricating oil 7.5 pounds per gallon
- Turbine fuel 6.7 pounds per gallon
- Water 8.35 pounds per gallon.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance
- Company: FAA
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