Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot Operating Handbook page 152

SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
6.1 GENERAL
(continued)
The basic empty
and Balance Data Form
(Figure 6-7). The
is added
equipment
responsible for the work is required to compute
and C.G. position and to write these in the Aircraft Logbook
and Balance Record. The owner should make sure thatitisdone.
A weight and balance calculationis necessary in determining how
fuel or baggage can be boarded so as to keep within allowable limits. Check
calculations prior to adding fuel to ensure against improper loading.
The
following
production and in computing
load. Note that the useful load includes usable fuel, baggage, cargo and
passengers. Following this is the method
C.G.
6.3 AIRPLANE
WEIGhING
At the time of licensing, Piper provides each airplane with the basic
empty weight and center of gravity location.This data is supplied by Figure
6-5.
The removal or addition of equipment
affect the basic empty
weighing
procedure
gravity location:
(a) Preparation
(1) Be certainthat all items checked in the airplane equipment
list are installed in the proper location in the airplane.
(2) Remove
as rags and tools from the airplane before weighing.
(3) Defuel
remaining
until all undrainable fuel is used and engine
add the unusable fuel (5.0 gallons total, 2.5
wing).
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weight and C.G. location are recorded in the Weight
(Figure 6.5) and the Weight and Balance Record
current values should always be used. Whenever
or any modification
are forms
pages
basic empty
PROCEDURE
weight and center of gravity. The following is a
to determine this basic empty
excessive dirt, grease, moisture, foreign items such
airplane. Then
fuel is drained. Operate engine on each tank
PA-28R-201,
work is done, the mechanic
a new basic empty weight
used in weighing an airplane in
weight, C.G. position, and useful
takeoff weight and
for computing
or airplane modifications can
weight and center of
all fuel drains until all
open
ISSUED:
JULY
Issued: JULY 12, 1995
ARROW
new
and the Weight
much
stops. Then
gallons each
12, 1995
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