3.5.5.1 Additional ballast for a lighter pilot in the front cockpit
Pilot 75 kg and more
no weight
Pilot 70-75 kg
1 weight ( 3 kg )
Pilot 65-70 kg
2 weights ( 6 kg )
Pilot 60-65 kg
3 weights ( 9 kg )
The sum of weights of pilots in both cockpits including the additional ballast in the front
cockpit : no more than 180 kg.
Maximum weight of the front pilot: 100 kg.
WARNING
: Care must be excercised to ensure that the correct amount of additional ballast
is used. Install and secure the weights properly.
ATTENTION:
do not overload the aircraft
WARNING:
If only one pilot flies, the aircraft must be flown from the front seat. Ensure that
the minimum weight of the pilot including parachute is not below 75 kg. If the pilot is lighter,
add appropriate ballast under the pilot’s seat, or to the fixed ballast position if provided.
3.6 CENTRE OF GRAVITY (CG)
MAXIMUM FRONT
2775 mm from the datum line
MAXIMUM AFT
2858 mm from the datum line
Datum line is a vertical level perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, touching the
nose in the flight position. Pilot’s weight (70 – 100 kg) is included.
WARNING:
Any modifications done on the aircraft, that can change the CG position, must
be consulted with the manufacturer.
3.7 PERMITTED MANEOUVRES
Steep turns with a maximum 45
o
bank angle are permitted.
WARNING:
Aerobatics, intentional falls and spins are prohibited !
At maneuvering, the following load factors cannot be exceeded:
up to v
A
= 150 km/h [81,0 kt]
n = +5,3 and n = -2,6
at v
NE
= 205 km/h [110,7 kt]
n = +4 and n = -2
3.8 OPERATIONAL LIMIT
The aircraft shall be operated according to VFR regulations during daylight hours only. Flight
in clouds or in icing conditions is prohibited.
TST-14 M – Aircraft Manual
rev.0 issued 2006-11-29 – page 15 of 40
