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General Loading Recommendations
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General
The following general loading recommendation is intended as only a guide. Refer to Section 2,
Limitations,
for Seating and Cargo Limitations. The pilot in command must
refer to the appropriate moment charts, loading form, and the C.G. Envelope to determine that
the airplane is properly loaded.
Fuel load may be limited by maximum weight.
Load fuel equally between the left and right wing fuel tanks.
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Cargo
Before loading the airplane, attach the tail support stand to prevent the tail from contacting the
ramp surface while ground personnel are in the aft cabin during the loading process.
Observe the maximum floor and seat rail load limits given on the placard on the forward and
rear cargo door frame.
gives the cabin dimensions and loading areas.
Cargo having a total weight less than 66 lbs (30 kg) may be stowed aft of the cargo net.
Heavier cargo is to be secured in the cabin area with tie-down straps attached to seat rail
anchor points. Refer to
,
,
and
for cargo weight calculation, restraining bar
installation and tie-down strap installation. Refer to
Refer to the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Chapter 25 for the part numbers of the approved
cargo restraint nets, tie down straps, load carriers and retaining bars.
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Hazardous Materials
Protection against the damaging effects of leakage of hazardous materials has not been
provided in the cargo area. Provisions should be made for protection if carriage of these
materials is planned.
In addition to the pilot in command, other personnel used for loading and unloading should be
properly trained concerning the handling, storage, loading and unloading of hazardous
materials if they are to be carried.
Information and regulations pertaining to the air transportation of hazardous materials is
outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 and in the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air.
Section 6 - Weight and Balance (EASA Approved)
General Loading Recommendations
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Report No: 02406
Issue date: Mar 06, 2020
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