Aircraft scales, also known as aircraft weighing scales, are used to determine the weight and balance of an aircraft. Aircraft weight scales can provide precise measurements of an aircraft’s weight in various configurations, including empty weight, operating weight, and maximum takeoff weight.
Weight scales come in a variety of types, including platform scales, jack load cell systems, and load cell kits that can be installed under the landing gear or at other designated points. From small general aviation aircraft to commercial aircraft, our weight scales can be used to weigh a wide range of aircraft with varying load cells and platform sizes.
PJi provides a wide selection of aircraft weight scales in both wired and wireless configurations. Our upgraded wireless models come with either a handheld device, a laptop, or a tablet, making weighing your aircraft easier than ever before.
Our friendly aviation specialists will be happy to assist you in finding the right aircraft scale to meet your needs. PJi also provides short-term and long-term rentals for aircraft scales. Call, email, or chat with us today to learn more about our rental scales options!
Maintaining proper weight and balance is crucial for the safe, compliant operation of an aircraft. Exceeding weight limits or operating within an incorrect balance can affect the aircraft’s performance, stability, and structural integrity. Aircraft weight scales help ensure that the aircraft is compliant with both regulatory requirements and the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Weight scales are also valuable tools in load planning and determining the distribution of passengers, cargo, and fuel within the aircraft. By accurately measuring the weight and balance, operators can optimize the loading of the aircraft to make sure it remains within the allowable limits.
Aircraft weight scales play a vital role in fuel management as well. Obtaining an accurate measurement of the aircraft and its fuel enables operators to calculate the fuel burn rate, monitor fuel consumption, and make informed decisions regarding fuel load and refueling operations.
In addition, aircraft weight and balance scales are often used during maintenance and repair activities. Aircraft scales assist in determining the weight and balance of the aircraft after repairs or modifications, ensuring that the changes do not adversely affect the overall weight distribution of the aircraft.
Top-of-jack aircraft scales involve jacking the aircraft off the ground and placing load cells on top of the jacks at each jacking point. When the weight of the aircraft is transferred onto the jacking points, the load cells detect and sense the downward force or load applied to them, generating an electrical signal proportional to the load.
This signal is then transmitted to a central processing unit or display unit for further analysis and calculation. The unit combines the readings from the load cells to determine the weight being exerted on each load cell and this information is used to calculate the weight of the aircraft.
Aircraft weight scales are available in a wide variety of weight capacities, depending on the manufacturer and the type of aircraft needing to be weighed.
Jackson Aircraft Weighing Systems (aka Aircraft Scales) weight scales are currently available in the following weight capacities:
Aero Weigh aircraft weight scales are currently available in the following weight capacities:
