Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 692 of 934

An airplane has a maximum allowable gross weight of 2,400 pounds and a basic empty weight of 1,500 pounds. What is the useful load?

  1. 3,900 pounds
  2. 1,500 pounds
  3. 900 pounds
  4. 600 pounds
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Correct answer: 900 pounds

The useful load is the maximum allowable gross weight minus the basic empty weight.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Terms and Definitions, page 249

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026