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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 12:41 pm
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Originally Posted by tjl
What is a "standard" passenger weight? Does it vary based on the origin and destination of the flight?
According to AC 120.27:
STANDARD AVERAGE PASSENGER WEIGHTS WITH CARRY-ON

Standard Average Passenger Weight / Weight Per Passenger

Summer Weights
Average adult passenger weight 190 lb
Average adult male passenger weight 200 lb
Average adult female passenger weight 179 lb
Child weight (2 years to less than 13 years of age) 82 lb

Winter Weights
Average adult passenger weight 195 lb
Average adult male passenger weight 205 lb
Average adult female passenger weight 184 lb
Child weight (2 years to less than 13 years of age) 87 lb

AVERAGE PASSENGER WEIGHTS WITHOUT CARRY-ON BAG PROGRAM

Average Passenger Weight / Weight Per Passenger

Summer Weights
Average passenger weight 184 lb
Average male passenger weight 194 lb
Average female passenger weight 173 lb
Child weight (2 years to less than 13 years of age) 76 lb

Winter Weights
Average passenger weight 189 lb
Average male passenger weight 199 lb
Average female passenger weight 178 lb
Child weight (2 years to less than 13 years of age) 81 lb
Hey, I'm above average!
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