Critical Loading Conditions - Sirius Satellite Radio TL-3000 Pilot Operating Handbook

Pilot Operating Handbook
TL-3000 Sirius
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The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
Write in the actual weight of the crew (Pilot and Co-Pilot), in the case of two
occupants. Be sure not to exceed the individual maximum recommended weights for
the seat load. Multiply the occupant weight times the Arm shown in each row to
obtain the moment for each seat location.
Write in the actual weight of the baggage in the, pilot side storage, copilot side
storage and aft baggage area. Multiply the total baggage weight times the Arm
shown in the row to obtain the moment for the baggage.
Total the weights, including the empty aircraft weight which should not exceed 1320
pounds. (or 1430 pounds for seaplanes)
Total all the moments, including the empty aircraft moment.
Divide the total moment by the total weight. This is the current CG which should be
between 74.1 to 79.3 inches from the Datum plane for the aircraft to be within its
weight and balance for this flight loading. An allowance for error of 1.5% is included in
the Figure 6.2 when the pilot must estimate weights during normal operations.
Complete this chart for each of critical test loading conditions to be sure that your
final Loaded CG position falls within the allowable CG limits, at all times, for all
operations.

CRITICAL LOADING CONDITIONS

Each of the following eight critical loading conditions should be investigated for each
individual aircraft, along with any other possible loading condition which may affect
the Weight and Balance envelope of the aircraft. This is particularly important for
aircraft operation close to the CG limits.
Be sure the maximum individual location weight limits and the Gross Weight are not
exceeded at any time.
Be sure all loaded items are placed in approved locations aboard the aircraft.
1. Maximum Pilot + Co-Pilot Weight, with:
a. Full Usable Fuel, Maximum Baggage
b. Full Usable Fuel, Zero Baggage
c. Zero Usable Fuel, Maximum Baggage
d. Zero Usable Fuel, Zero Baggage
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Weight & Balance Information
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