Aircraft Cargo Weight & Balance Labels — CARs s.602
Canadian Aviation Regulations s.602.06 — Weight and Balance · Federal — Canada
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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 should be labelled with maximum weight limits.”
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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.
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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 should be current
Commercial operators must use load sheets (CARs s.702)
Replace faded or damaged load-limit decals before flight
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Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part II
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
CARs Part II covers aircraft identification and marking requirements including registration marks, sizing, and placement for Canadian-registered aircraft.
Transport Canada — Aircraft Registration
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official aircraft registration portal. Covers how to register, marking requirements, and the C- prefix system for Canadian aircraft.
RPAS (Drone) Registration — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Drone registration requirements for RPAS between 250g and 25kg. Registration number should be marked on the drone and visible at all times.
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