In aircraft design and aviation, “LITOW” stands for “Landing with Item to Offload Weight.” It represents the maximum allowable weight of an aircraft at the moment of landing when certain items or cargo are to be offloaded before landing to meet operational or weight limits. LITOW is a critical parameter in aircraft weight and balance calculations and flight planning.
Formula for LITOW: The formula for calculating LITOW involves subtracting the weight of the items or cargo to be offloaded from the Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of the aircraft. The formula can be expressed as:
- LITOW: Landing with Item to Offload 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).
- Weight of Items to Offload: The total weight of the specific items, cargo, or baggage that are planned to be offloaded before landing, measured in pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).