JS-MD 1C Aircraft Flight Manual
MD01-AFM-00-001
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14.09.2017
Page 2–6
2.5 Centre of gravity
The following table shows the allowable CG range for the JS-MD 1C in
the 18 m and 21 m configurations:
Centre of Gravity range (in flight)
Distance from datum
18 m
21 m
Most forward CG location
244 mm
9.61 in.
269 mm
10.59 in.
Most aft CG location
375 mm
14.76 in.
375 mm
14.76 in.
Table 2.5.0-1
The datum is defined as the wing leading edge at the wing root rib, i.e.
on the wing immediately outboard of the wing-fuselage fairing.
The correct aircraft attitude for weighing is defined as with the aft
fuselage boom forward of the fin positioned at gradient of 1000:25, as
illustrated in Figure 2.5.0-1.
Figure 2.5.0-1
Reference attitude
1000:25 (1.43
°
)
CG Datum