Aircraft Cargo Weight & Balance Labels — CARs s.602
Canadian Aviation Regulations s.602.06 — Weight and Balance · Federal — Canada
§The Law
CARs s.602.06 + s.702 — Canadian Aviation Regulations s.602.06 — Weight and Balance
“No person shall operate an aircraft unless its weight and centre of gravity are within the limits specified in the aircraft flight manual. Cargo compartments must be labelled with maximum weight limits.”
View official regulation text✓Plain English
Every cargo area in your aircraft must show the maximum floor load in kg or lbs — and you must keep the load within the envelope in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Overloaded or unbalanced aircraft are illegal and dangerous.
Ready to Order?
Get compliant aviation law markings — from $29.99. Ships same day.
Specific Requirements
Maximum cargo compartment load posted in kg/lbs
Floor load limit placard in each cargo bay
Baggage area limits on inside of cargo door
Weight and balance data in AFM/POH must be current
Commercial operators must use load sheets (CARs s.702)
Replace faded or damaged load-limit decals before flight
Get Compliant
Order Your Aviation Law Compliance Marking
Same-day production. 7-year outdoor vinyl. Ships Canada-wide.
Shop Aircraft Cargo LabelsOr call (289) 228-7021Regulation Quick Facts
- Regulation
- CARs s.602.06 + s.702
- Jurisdiction
- 🇨🇦 Federal — Canada
- Category
- Aviation Law
What if CARs s.602.06 + s.702 changes next year?
Laws change. When they do, your decal becomes non-compliant overnight. Annual Compliance Plan monitors 150+ Canadian regulations weekly — the moment text changes, a replacement ships to you at $0.
- Free replacement decals when laws change
- 52× weekly statute scans all year
- Digital Compliance Vault for inspections
- Smart Decal QR verification
Compliance Certificate
Every order includes a printable Certificate of Material Compliance — ready for MTO, Transport Canada, or fire marshal inspection.
View sample certificate →