AFOQT Practice Test

What is Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW)?

1. Weight limit during taxiing or being towed

2. Total weight of the aircraft in flight

3. Weight limit at landing

4. Weight inclusive of usable fuel

The correct answer is: Weight limit during taxiing or being towed

Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) refers specifically to the maximum weight of an aircraft when it is on the ground and includes all operating conditions like taxying and being towed. This weight limit encompasses the aircraft's total weight, which includes the structure of the aircraft, passengers, cargo, and usable fuel but emphasizes the conditions before flight, particularly during ground operations. Understanding MRW is crucial for operators to adhere to safety regulations and ensure the aircraft can safely perform all necessary ground operations without risking damage or performance issues that could arise if the weight exceeds the limit during taxiing. Other weight classifications like total weight in flight, landing weight, and specific fuel weights reference different stages of aircraft operation, which do not apply to the parking and taxi operational phase that MRW specifically addresses.