Which action is appropriate when there is a weight discrepancy and you have to decide before departure?

• A. Proceed with flight as planned
• B. Notify passengers
• C. Dispatch before departure
• D. Postpone until weight data can be verified

Answer: (C)

When there’s a weight discrepancy, you must verify the weight data before departure. This is essential because the aircraft’s center of gravity and overall performance depend on accurate load information. Postponing the flight gives you time to reweigh or adjust the payload so the aircraft stays within published limits and all takeoff and climb performance calculations are valid. Proceeding with the flight would risk unsafe weight distribution; simply notifying passengers doesn’t resolve the load issue, and dispatching before the weight data is verified would release an aircraft with potentially incorrect data. So, waiting until the weight data can be verified is the correct course.