Improvement of the Aircraft Weight and Balance Process at Zadar Airport

U ovom završnom radu navedeni su i opisani ključni elementi vezani za uravnoteženje i opterećenje zrakoplova. Na svaki zrakoplov u letu djeluju aerodinamičke sile uzgona, otpora, potisna ili vučna sila te sila otpora koje stvaraju međusobne odnose. Da bi zrakoplov u letu bio upravljiv, mora biti ponajprije stabilan, u suprotnom može doći do narušavanja sigurnosti leta. Na stabilnost zrakoplova utječu već navedene aerodinamičke sile koje su važne za kretanje svakog zrakoplova. Opisane su i navedene postojeće metode izrade liste uravnoteženja i opterećenja te pravilnikom propisana sva potrebna dokumentacija koja osigurava siguran let u vidu uravnoteženja i opterećenja. U nastavku rada je analizirano postojeće stanje procesa uravnoteženja i opterećenja zrakoplova na Zračnoj luci Zadar. Uvidom u problematiku te analizom procesa uravnoteženja i opterećenja zrakoplova ukoliko će biti potrebno, predložiti će se dodatne mjere za unaprjeđenje istih.In this bachelor’s dissertation key elements for aircraft loading and balancing are identified and described. Aerodynamical forces of thrust, drag, weight and lift affect each and every aircraft in flight by working opposite of one another. To make an aircraft manoeuvrable, firstly it has to be stable, otherwise flight safety could be compromised. The aforementioned aerodynamical forces will directly dictate aircraft stability, making them paramount for flying. Additionally, the dissertation focuses on the existing methods for creating load sheets, as well as legally required documents for creating a safe flight in terms of loading and balancing. Furthermore, the current state of Zadar Airport, and problems and challenges of loading and balancing processes at the airport are analysed. Lastly, based on the insight and analysis of advantages and disadvantages, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of loading and balancing processes at Zadar Airport are proposed