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Basic empty weight

Standard empty weight plus optional equipment.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General, p. G-2

Also defined in 3 more sources

(GAMA) Standard empty weight plus optional equipment.

Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook, p. G-2

The weight of the standard helicopter, operational equipment, unusable fuel, and full operating fluids, including full engine oil.

Helicopter Flying Handbook, p. G-1

Basic empty weight includes the standard empty weight plus optional and special equipment that has been installed.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, p. G-5