Cargo Loading; Loading Limitations - Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350 Service Manual

NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN SERVICE MANUAL
14-146. CARGO LOADING.
14-147. DESCRIPTION. (Refer to Figure 14-58.)
The PA-31-350 aircraft was developed for air taxi and cargo operations along with commuter and
executive service. The aircraft can be changed from one interior arrangement to another. The cargo
configuration consist of special cargo barriers, consisting of four tubular structures, two aft of the pilot's
seat and two aft of the copilot's seat. These structures are fabricated to plug into holes in the seat tracks
and the top fuselage structure. A cargo net and tie down straps anchored to the barriers and tie down rings
positioned on the seat tracks facilitate securing cargo of varying bulks for appropriate weight distribution.
A blanket is secured to an extrusion above the windows to protect the interior during cargo operation.
There are roller assemblies available which fit on the seat tracks to make handling of bulky items easy. The
use of the barriers and protective devices can be altered in such a manner that the aircraft could serve a dual
purpose by converting for mixed cargo and passenger use in certain configurations. The pilot's door and
cargo door also contribute to the complete utilization of the aircraft during cargo operation.
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Figure 14-58. Typical Cargo Loading
14-148. LOADING LIMITATIONS. There are specific limitations which must be observed when loading
the aircraft. A cargo loading placard is mounted on the aft bulkhead at station 274.00. (Refer to Figure 14-59
for a copy of this placard and maximum loading capacities.)
Reissued:
9/23/80
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