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CESSNA
MODELT210M
SECTION 6
WEIGHT
&
BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST
INTRODUCTION
This section describes the procedure for establishing the basic empty
weight and moment of the airplane. Sample forms are provided for
reference. Procedures for calculating the weight and moment for various
operations are also provided. A comprehensive list of all Cessna equip-
ment available for this airplane is included at the back of this section.
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It should be noted that specific information regarding the weight, arm,
moment and installed equipment list for this airplane can only be found in
the appropriate weight and balance records carried in the
airplane.
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES
1.
Preparation:
a.
Inflate tires to recommended operating pressures.
b.
Remove the fuel tank sump quick-drain fittings
and
fuel
reservoir quick-drain fittings to drain
all
fuel.
c.
Remove oil sump drain plug to drain all oil.
d.
Move sliding seats to the most forward position.
e,. Raise flaps to the fully retracted position.
f.
Place all control surfaces in neutral position.
2.
Leveling:
a.
Place scales under each wheel (minimum scale capacity, 1000
pounds).
b.
Deflate the nose tire
and/
or lower or raise the nose strut to
properly center the bubble in the level (see figure 6-1).
3.
Weighing:
a.
With the airplane level and brakes
released,
record the weight
shown on each
scale.
Deduct the
tare,
if
any,
from each reading.
4.
Measuring:
a.
Obtain measurement A by measuring horizontally
(along
the
airplane center line) from a line stretched between the
.main
wheel centers to a plumb bob dropped from the firewall.
b.
Obtain measurement B by measuring horizontally and paral-
lel to the airplane center line, from center of nose wheel axle,
left side, to a plumb bob dropped from the line between the main
wheel centers. Repeat on right side and
average
the measure-
ments.
5.
Using weights from item 3 and measurements from item 4, the
airplane
weight
and
C.G. can be determined.
6.
Basic Empty Weight may be determined by completing figure 6-1.
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