What is the maximum ramp weight of the PC-12 NGX?

• A. 10,495 pounds
• B. 9,800 pounds
• C. 12,000 pounds
• D. 11,250 pounds

Answer: (A)

The maximum ramp weight is the highest weight the airplane may have while sitting on the ramp before taxi, including fuel and payload. It sets the limit for ground loading to ensure safe ground handling and that the aircraft can still perform within its certified limits after taxi and during takeoff.

For the PC-12 NGX, the published maximum ramp weight is 10,495 pounds. This figure represents the official limit you must not exceed when preparing the aircraft on the ramp. Exceeding it would push the aircraft beyond its certified ground-loading limits and could compromise climb performance, braking, and overall safety. The other options fall outside the aircraft’s certified ramp weight, so they aren’t permissible.