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SECTION 6
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582
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Cruze
WEIGHT BALLENCE & EQUIPMENT
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 2
6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT
6.1 General
This aircraft must only be flown solo from the front seat. All aircraft operations may be carried out whilst
solo, as when the aircraft is flown dual.
The fuel capacity must always be considered when measuring the AUW of the aircraft. Remember that
fuel is measured at 0.7 kg per litre and fuel quantity will alter the aircraft’s performance during take off
and landing. A fuel volume calculator can be found in section 6.3.2.
6.2 Aircraft Weight
The table in section 6.2.1 shows the weight of the aircraft as weighed during final Quality Assurance at
the factory. The following page shows, if applicable, the options that were included when the aircraft was
weighed. The empty weight shown below can also be found on the limitations placard on the aircraft dash
panel. A second issue section is included which allows the weight to be revised if any additional
equipment is installed or if the empty weight of the aircraft changes for any reason. If the empty weight
has changed then revised placards are available from Airborne. The weight calculators allow for
additional weight to be accounted for.
6.2.1
Aircraft Weighing Information
Typical wing weight Cruze (51 kg)
Aircraft Type: AirBorne WindSports EDGE XT 582 CRUZE
Serial No
Issue
Date
Empty * Weight (kg)
Trike Base
XT582-
1
kg
Unusable Fuel
3 Litres
1
2 kg
Wing
-
1
kg
Training Bars
1.4 kg (If applicable)
1
Issue 1
Aircraft Empty Weight
*
kg
Trike Base
XT582-
2
kg
Unusable Fuel
3 Litres
2
2 kg
Wing
-
2
kg
Training Bars
1.4 kg
(If applicable)
2
Issue 2
Aircraft Empty Weight
*
kg
Table 1 Section 6. Aircraft Weight
*
Empty Weight for the aircraft comprises of:
•
Standard equipment as per section 6.2.2
•
Optional equipment as per section 6.2.3
•
Full coolant, full engine oil and unusable fuel
The keel extension and pack up gear are not included in the empty weight
