Operating
Limitations
DA 40 NG AFM
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Rev. 3
01-Jul-2014
EASA
approved
Doc. # 6.01.15-E
2.8
CENTER OF GRAVITY
Datum Plane
The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is normal to the airplane’s longitudinal axis
and in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight. The airplane’s
longitudinal axis is parallel with the upper surface of a 600:31 wedge which is placed
on top of the rear fuselage in front of the vertical stabilizer. When the upper surface
of the wedge is aligned horizontally, the Datum Plane is vertical. The Datum Plane is
located 2.194 meter (86.38 in) forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the
stub wing.
Center of Gravity Limitations
The center of gravity (CG position) for flight conditions must be between the following
limits:
Most forward CG:
2.40 m (94.5 in) aft of DP from 940 kg to 1080 kg (2072 lb to 2381 lb)
2.46 m (96.9 in) aft of DP at 1280 kg (2822 lb)
If MÄM 40-662 is installed:
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2.469 m (97.2 in) aft of DP at 1310 kg (2888 lb)
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linear variation between these values
Most rearward CG:
2.53 m (99.6 in) aft of DP from 940 kg (2072 lb) to 1310 kg (2888 lb)
'
WARNING
Exceeding the center of gravity limitations reduces the
controllability and stability of the airplane.
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