ICON A5, Pilot Operating Handbook

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WEIGHT, BALANCE, AND EQUIPMENT LIST / EMPTY WEIGHT AND CG MEASUREMENT WHILE ON GEAR
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Check the oil dipstick to verify at least 3.17 quarts (three liters) of oil.
Service as necessary. The difference between the max and the min
marks is approximately 0.5 quarts (0.47 l).
Usable fuel must be pumped out of the fuel tank. See the
Maintenance Manual.
Retract flaps to the 0° position.
Center all controls to the neutral, static position.
Install removable side windows.
Close and latch the canopy.
Ensure all inspection covers and panels are installed.
1. Install three platform scales under the two main gear and nose
gear.
NOTE
: Remove the floor boards as described in the
Maintenance Manual. Set the floor boards
back in place after leveling.
2. Shim or block up the aircraft so that the bubble level beneath
the right side floor board indicates a level condition.
3. Record the weight readings on the scales under the nose gear,
main gear RH, and main gear LH.
4. Complete the Empty Weight and CG Calculation Form and
perform the calculations to obtain the total empty weight and
CG position.
Fill out blank cells in table below.
Calculate the FS location of the CG by dividing the total moment by
the total weight.
Total Wt (from above)=______ lbs
Scale Position Weight, Wt (lb
f
) Arm, FS (in)
Moment, M=Wt x
Arm (lb
f
-in)
Nose Gear 84.5
Right Main Gear 176.0
Left Main Gear 176.0
Total
Total Weight (lb
f
) CG Position—FS (in)