PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Edition 0 -- October 31, 2013
Rev. 1
Page 6.3.1
6.3 - BAGGAGE LOADING
With 6-seat accommodation
There are two baggage compartments :
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one in fuselage non pressurized forward section, between firewall and cockpit with maximum baggage
capacity of 110 lbs (50 kg),
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the other one is in the rear of the pressurized cabin with maximum baggage capacity of 220 lbs (100 kg).
Stowing straps are provided for securing parcels and baggage on compartment floor.
A partition net separating the cabin from the baggage compartment is attached to frame C14.
With 4-seat accommodation
There are two baggage compartments :
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one in fuselage non pressurized forward section, between firewall and cockpit with maximum baggage
capacity of 110 lbs (50 kg),
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the other one in the rear of the pressurized cabin with maximum baggage capacity of 176 lbs + 220 lbs
(80 kg + 100 kg)
Two types of baggage securing nets can be used.
The Small Cargo Net is attached through nine anchoring points on seat rails, between frame C11 and frame C13bis
(Figure 7.2.1B).
The Large Cargo Net is attached through seven anchoring points on seat rails, between frame C11 and frame
C13bis and six anchoring points on fuselage sides, at frame C14 (Figure 7.2.1A).
Authorized anchoring points are identified with green self-adhesive labels affixed to the inside of the rail.
A placard indicates loading limits for each securing net.
Center the load distribution within the cargo zone. Distribute evenly and centrally within the zone. With the large
net, account for portions of weight in respective zones (delineated by the step on the floor) for proper weight
allocation.
All
WARNING
IT IS THE PILOT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT ALL THE PARCELS AND
BAGGAGES ARE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE CABIN
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS PRODUCT IS NORMALLY PROHIBITED, HOWEVER IF
TRANSPORT OF SUCH PRODUCT IS NECESSARY, IT WILL BE PERFORMED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS
PRODUCT AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATION
Baggage compartments loading must be done in accordance with the weight and balance limits of the airplane.