Which CRJ 700 weight limit is greater?

• A. Taxi and Ramp Weight
• B. Takeoff Weight
• C. Landing Weight
• D. Zero Fuel Weight

Answer: (A)

On the CRJ 700, several weight limits are defined to cover payload, fuel, and performance. The key idea is that some limits include fuel, while others do not. Zero Fuel Weight represents payload only—no usable fuel—so it’s naturally smaller because it omits fuel. The maximum weight for takeoff (takeoff weight) is limited by how the airplane performs at liftoff, and the maximum landing weight (landing weight) is limited by how the airplane lands and its braking and structural limits after fuel has been burned during flight.

The weight on the ground before pushback, often called Taxi or Ramp Weight, includes payload plus the full amount of fuel that will be on board for the flight. Because it allows for all these components together on the ground, it is typically the largest number. The airplane’s takeoff weight can never exceed this Ramp Weight, since you can’t depart heavier than the maximum allowed ramp weight. So, the heaviest limit among these is the Taxi and Ramp Weight, which is why that option is the correct choice.