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PURPOSE. This Order is the charter for the Aircraft Weight and Balance Control Program Aviation Rulemaking Committee. This committee is designated and established by the Administrator's authority under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), section 106(p)(5).

OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE.

a. Initially, the committee will focus on the average weights in AC 120-27C. The FAA proposes to establish a core committee for the AC revision project, and assign work groups to aid the committee.

b. The committee's general goal is to comprehensively review AC 120-27C and related regulations. The advisory and regulatory focus will be on 14 CFR part 121 and 135 operators. This review will consider the amendment history of the AC, NTSB and FAA safety recommendations, accident and incident history, industry dynamics and trends, and other factors impacting the currency, applicability, or safety assessment of the AC. The committee will report its recommendations to the Associate Administrator for Regulation and Certification through the Director of Flight Standards. Its suggestions may include recommendations for rulemaking and additional tasks, including implementation strategies.