TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting S4, Руководство по эксплуатации для пилотов

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6-2
6.1 Procedure
It is the pilot’s responsibility to make sure the weight and balance limits are not
exceeded as to weight, its location, distribution and security prior to any flight.
All permanent equipment, options, and accessories should be installed on the aircraft
prior to weighing.
Be sure to remove any loose equipment, tools, etc. from the aircraft prior to weighing.
Sometimes it is necessary to adjust or reduce fuel, cargo, or passenger weights to
remain at or below Maximum Allowable Gross Weight. Temporary or permanent
ballast is sometimes necessary to bring the CG within specified limits. However, the
Maximum Allowable Gross Weight should not be exceeded under any circumstances
The fuel tanks should be empty except for unusable fuel. If the fuel tanks are not
empty, then the exact amount of usable fuel in the tank must be determined. Usable
fuel weight and its moment must be deducted from the Empty Weight calculations
before EWCG can be accurately determined.
Oil and coolant tanks and reservoirs must be properly filled before weighing. These
and any other liquids necessary for normal operations are considered part of an
aircraft’s empty weight.
For best results, weigh indoors. The scales must be calibrated correctly and must be
set on level ground.
Any equipment placed on the scales when weighing the aircraft, such as chocks or
blocks, should be weighed separately and the weight deducted from the scale
reading.
The aircraft must be weighed in a level flight attitude, both longitudinally (front to
back) and laterally.
Place a scale under each wheel of aircraft. If only one scale is used, be sure to level
the wheels not being weighed before taking the scale readings. Remember, the
aircraft must be in proper level flight attitude to ensure accuracy.
6.2 Empty weight center of gravity calculations
Place the aircraft on a triad of scales situated under the nose and main landing gear
wheels.