What is included in the combined weight supported by ground supports?

The combined weight supported by ground supports refers to the total weight that the support structures (such as the ground handling equipment or the aircraft's landing gear) are required to bear when an aircraft is on the ground. This includes the weight of the loaded pallets as well as their tare weight.

Tare weight is the weight of the pallets themselves when they are empty. Therefore, when calculating the total weight supported by the ground, you must consider both the weight of the cargo contained within those pallets (loaded weight) and the pallets themselves (tare weight). This ensures that all weight that affects the aircraft's stability and balance while on the ground is accounted for.

Including both the loaded weight and the tare weight gives an accurate representation of what is being supported, which is crucial in ensuring aircraft safety and compliance with weight limits.