SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
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June 30, 1988
Revision 8
6.2
GENERAL
This section contains the procedure for determining the basic empty weight
and moment of SOCATA Model TB 20 airplane. Procedures for calculating
the weight and moment for various operations are also provided. A list of
equipment available for this airplane is included at the back of this section.
It should be noted that the list of specific optional equipment installed on your
airplane as delivered from the factory can be found in the records carried in
the airplane.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT TO ENSURE THAT THE
AIRPLANE IS LOADED PROPERLY.
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES
Refer to Maintenance Manual for the procedures to use.
NOTE :
Weighing carried out at the factory takes into account all equipment installed
on the airplane. The list of these equipment and the weighing result are noted
in the Individual Inspection Record.
BAGGAGE / CARGO LOADING
BAGGAGE
The baggage compartment is located at the back of rear passengers bench
or, Post–MOD.151, seats. Loading can either be carried out through
baggage compartment access door provided with a locking device, located
on L.H. side of the airplane, or from the inside of the cabin, on upper part of the
back of the bench or, Post–MOD.151, of the rear seats. In this case, a zip
fastener allows folding the sound–proofing cloth.
Tie–down straps are provided for securing baggage on compartment floor.
