Moment

Definitions

• A force that causes or tends to cause an object to rotate. It is indicated by the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.
• (GAMA) The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm. (Moment divided by a constant is used to simplify balance calculations by reducing the number of digits; see reduction factor.)

References

• Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016