SECTION 6
WEIGHT & BALANCE
PS-POH-1-1-01
Date of issue: 10/03/31
Revision: -
6-2
6. WEIGHT
AND
BALANCE
6.1 Introduction
This section contains weight and balance records and the payload range for
safe operation of PiperSport aircraft.
Procedures for weighing the aircraft and the calculation method for
establishing the permitted payload range are contained in FAA Aviation
Advisory Circular AC.43.13 – 1B.
6.2 Airplane weighing procedure
1. Preparation
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remove all impurities from the aircraft as well as further undesirable objects
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inflate tires to recommended operating pressure
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drain fuel from fuel installation
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add oil, hydraulic and cooling liquid up to the maximum specified value
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retract wing flaps, close the canopy and other lids and covers, remove
control surfaces blocking
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level the airplane according to the rivet line located on the fuselage (on LH
and RH sides) under the canopy frame
2. Leveling
- Place scales under each wheel
- Deflate the nose tire and/or lower or raise the nose strut to properly center
the bubble in the level.
3. Weighing
- With the airplane level and brakes released, record the weight shown on
each scale. Deduct the tare, if any, from each reading.
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