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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
Chapter 6
Weights and the position of the centre of gravity
6.1 Introduction
Chapter 6 includes information regarding the gyrocopter’s empty weight, the
usable weight, and the admissible load variants assuring the position of the
centre of gravity of the gyrocopter is in the admissible range.
The way of weighing and specifying the position of the centre of gravity of the
gyrocopter is stated in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (document no. TERCEL-
SM-001-EN) in Chapter 6.
6.2 Weights
The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 560 kg (1235 lb).
The empty weight is 295 kg (649 lb. The actual empty weight for a specific
model is included in the up-to-date weighing report and is set out in subsection
6.4 of this manual.
The usable weight is the difference between the maximum weight and the
empty weight. You can calculate this value on your own (for the empty weight
it is equal to 295 kg (649 lb). The cargo weight which includes the weights of the
crew, luggage and fuel, cannot be greater than the usable weight. Restrictions
concerning load weights:
Chapter 6
Weights and centre of gravity
Minimum crew weight
60 kg
132 lb
Maximum crew weight
170 kg
375 lb
Maximum one person weight
120 kg
264 lb
Maximum fuel weight (xx lt)
93 kg
205 lb
Maximum luggage weight
2 x 10 kg
2 x 22 lb
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