Flight manual DG-800B
Section
6
6.
Mass (weight) and balance
6.1
Introduction
6.2
Weighing procedures
6.3
Weighing record
6.4
Basic empty mass and C.G.
6.5
Mass of all non-lifting parts
6.6
Max. mass
6.7
Useful loads
6.8
Loading chart
6.9
C.G. calculation
Issued: November 1997
6.1
Flight manual DG-800B
6.1
Introduction
This section contains the payload range within which the sailplane may be
safely operated.
Procedures for weighing the sailplane and the calculation method for
establishing the permitted payload range and a comprehensive list of all
equipment available for this sailplane and the installed equipment during
the weighing of the sailplane are contained in the Maintenance Manual.
6.2
Weighing procedures
See maintenance manual DG-800B sect. 5.
Datum: Wing leading edge at the rootrib.
Reference line: aft fuselage centre line horizontal.
Execute the weighing with the powerplant retracted and all tanks emptied.
6.3
Weighing record
The result of each C.G. weighing is to be entered on page 6.5. If the min.
cockpit load has changed this data is to be entered in the cockpit placard
as well.
When altering the equipment, the new data can be gathered by a C.G.
calculation. (see sect. 6.9).
The actual equipment list is included in the maintenance manual.
6.4
Basic empty mass and C.G.
Actual data see page 6.5.
With the empty weight C.G. and the cockpit loads in the limits of the
diagram on page 6.6, the inflight C.G. limits will not be exceeded.
6.5
Mass of all non-lifting parts (WNLP)
The max. mass of all non-lifting parts is
320 kg
(705 lbs) up to serial no 8-190
338kg
(745 lbs.) from serial no. 8-191 on
WNLP is to be determined as follows:
WNLP = WNLP empty + cockpit load (pilot, parachute, baggage,
barograph, cameras etc.).
WNLP empty = Total empty weight minus weight of the wings.
Issued: November 1999 ÄM 800-11-99
6.2