Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
DV 20 E AMM
Weighing and Levelling
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
08-10-00
Page 5
15 Mar 2022
B. Weighing Procedure
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
Note: Weigh the airplane in a closed room. This will avoid any wind causing weighing
errors.
(1) Make a copy of the Weighing Report form. Figure 3.
(2) Zero the scales. Refer to the scale manufacturer‘s
instructions.
(3) Close the canopy.
(4) Move the airplane onto the scales. The scales under the main wheels must
be of the same type.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE AIRPLANE TO RUN OFF THE SCALES. THIS
WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL FAIRINGS.
(5) Engage parking brake or use wheel chocks.
(6) Make the airplane level laterally:
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Put a spirit level on the backrest of the seats.
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If necessary, use additional thin blocks
between the scale and the main wheel on the
low side to bring the sprit level horizontal.
Refer to Figure 1.
If necessary, use 2 packing blocks of
equal thickness to clear the safety belt
attachments.