Aviation Dictionary

Permanent ballast (fixed ballast)

A weight permanently installed in an aircraft to bring its CG into allowable limits. Permanent ballast is part of the aircraft empty weight.

Dictionary Term

Permanent ballast (fixed ballast)

Definition

A weight permanently installed in an aircraft to bring its CG into allowable limits. Permanent ballast is part of the aircraft empty weight.

References

Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016