In aircraft design and aviation, “LIZFW” stands for “Landing with Zero Fuel Weight.” It represents the maximum allowable weight of an aircraft at the moment of landing when there is no remaining fuel onboard. LIZFW is a critical parameter in aircraft weight and balance calculations and is used to ensure that an aircraft remains within its structural and operational limits during landing.
Formula for LIZFW: The formula for calculating LIZFW involves subtracting the total fuel weight from the Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of the aircraft. The formula can be expressed as
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- LIZFW: Landing with Zero Fuel Weight, measured in units like pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).
- MLW: Maximum Landing Weight, which is the maximum allowable weight of the aircraft at the moment of landing, measured in pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).
- Total Fuel Weight: The total weight of the fuel remaining onboard the aircraft at the time of landing, measured in pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg)