SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
Altering the front seat load by using trim ballast
Optional trim ballast mounting provision
On request the Arcus M is equipped with one or two mounting provisions for trim
ballast, thus allowing a reduction of the placarded minimum front seat load (when
flown solo) as shown in the table below.
a)
Trim ballast mounting provision below the front instrument panel:
This tray holds up to three (3) lead plates with a weight of 3.7 kg /
8.2 lb each. Plates are made to fit only into this tray.
Lever arm of trim ballast plates:
2153 mm (7.06 ft) ahead of datum
b)
Trim ballast mounting provision on front stick mounting frame on the
starboard side:
This tray holds up to three (3) lead plates with a weight of 3.9 kg /
8.6 lb each. Plates are made to fit only into this tray.
Lever arm of trim ballast plates:
1953 mm (6.41 ft) ahead of datum
WHEN FLOWN SOLO: Difference
in seat load as compared with placarded
front seat minimum
Number of lead
plate required:
up to
5,0 kg (11 lb) less
up to 10,0 kg (22 lb) less
up to 15,0 kg (33 lb) less
se
e
a
)
1
2
3
up to 20,0 kg (44 lb) less
up to 25,0 kg (55 lb) less
up to 30,0 kg (66 lb) less
se
e
b
)
4
5
6
October 2011
Revision --
6.2.2
