Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) definition

Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW). - in respect of an aircraft, means the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off, due to structural or other limits. The MTOW is usually specified in units of kilograms or pounds. The MTOW is the heaviest weight at which the aircraft has been shown to meet all the airworthiness requirements applicable to it. The MTOW of an aircraft is fixed, and does not vary with altitude or air temperature or the length of the runway to be used for take-off or landing;
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Examples of Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) in a sentence

  • The Maximum Take-off Weight (M.T.O.W.) shall not be less than 53000 lb.

  • G.000.02000 Issue 4 dated 18th May 2001 and powered by Pratt and Whitney PW 4168A engines at a nominal thrust ra▇▇▇▇ of 68,000 ▇▇▇ ▇s amended by the Specification Change Notices ("SCN") for the increase of Design Weights: Maximum Taxi Weight 233,900 kg Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) 233,000 kg Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 182,000 kg Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 170,000 kg ("the Specification") without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Agreement.

  • G.000.02000 Issue 4 dated 18th May 2001 and powered by Rolls Royce TRENT 772B engines at a nominal thrust rating of 71,100 l▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ed by the Specification Change Notices ("SCN") for the increase of Design Weights: Maximum Taxi Weight 233,900 kg Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) 233,000 kg Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 182,000 kg Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 170,000 kg ("the Specification") without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Agreement.

  • G.000.02000 Issue 4 dated 18th May 2001 and powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A3 engines at a nominal thrust rating of 72,000 lbf as amended by the Specification Change Notices ("SCN") for the increase of Design Weights: Maximum Taxi Weight 233,900 kg Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) 233,000 kg Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 182,000 kg Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 170,000 kg ("the Specification") without taking into account any further changes thereto as provided in the Agreement.