Which action best supports safe operation when weight data discrepancies are suspected but not yet resolved?

• A. Delay flight
• B. Recalculate weight and balance with actual figures, adjust the plan, and inform dispatch before departure
• C. Notify crew only
• D. Proceed with plan

Answer: (B)

When weight data can’t be trusted, the safest approach is to confirm actual weights, recalculate weight and balance with those figures, adjust the flight plan accordingly, and inform dispatch before departing. This ensures the airplane remains within its approved weight and CG limits, prevents overruns or CG excursions, and keeps operations coordinated with the latest data. Simply notifying crew or proceeding with an unverified plan doesn’t address the risk to performance and safety, and proceeding on potentially faulty data could push the aircraft outside allowable limits. Delaying the flight could be prudent, but the best concrete action is to verify and update the numbers and communicate the changes before departure.