North Wing S-LSA Maintenance Manual
Model: Scout 912
Version 3.2
Release date 04-16-2014
Page 18
2.3 Weight and Loading for Mustang 3
Apache
Navajo
Max. take off weight
1060 lbs
1060 lbs
Empty Weight
550 lbs
520 lbs
Wet trike weight (with 16.25 gal fuel)
650 lbs
620 lbs
Total max crew weight w/full fuel
410 lbs
440 lbs
Front seat load range:
120 – 280 lbs
120 – 280 lbs
Rear seat load range:
0 – 280 lbs
0 – 280 lbs
The trike center of gravity (CG) is adjusted by sliding the pivot block retaining collars forward
and aft to the desired position. The range is measured by the distance from the front edge of
the front retaining collar to the front tip of the keel tube (not nose bracket). See the sketch
below.
In its forward most position, the front collar is up against the control frame apex. This is a
distance of 50
½
” from the keel tube tip. The pivot block assembly may be moved rearward a
maximum of 3” resulting in a measurement from the keel tube tip to the front collar of 53
½
”.
The hang point is changed by loosening the split collar bolts evenly about 3 turns each with a
¼
” Allen wrench. This should be enough to slide the collars to the desired position.
Note!
It
is helpful to have the wing nose up when moving the hang point forward and the wing nose
down when moving the hang point rearward. This will allow the wing to slide in the pivot
block assembly with very little manual force. Retighten the collar bolts evenly. DO NOT
