What is the maximum Landing Weight of the 737?

• A. 140,000 lbs
• B. 150,000 lbs
• C. 148,000 lbs
• D. 144,000 lbs

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is understanding what maximum landing weight means. It is the heaviest weight at which the airplane is certified to touch down. This limit protects the landing gear, tires, and overall structure from the loads that occur during touchdown and deceleration. Because landing loads can be very high, the certified landing weight is typically lower than the maximum takeoff weight.

For this 737 variant in question, the certified maximum landing weight is 144,000 pounds. That is the upper limit you must not exceed at touchdown. If the aircraft is heavier than that, it could stress the landing gear and wing structure beyond what the certification assumes, increasing the risk of tire blowouts, gear damage, or other unsafe outcomes.

The other numbers represent different weights (such as takeoff or structural limits) but do not reflect the certified landing limit for this model. In practice, if fuel or payload would push the landing weight above 144,000 pounds, you’d need to burn fuel or plan a lighter landing.