DG Flugzeugbau LS4 Maintenance Manual page 30

Calculation of loading limits cont.
3. The maximum permissible Cockpit Load is usually 110 kg <242 lbs> as
from table "Empty mass C.G. Position", see section 2.3.
It may be lower due to excessive equipment or repairs as otherwise the max.
mass of the non lifting parts will be exceeded..
Calculate the max. payload in the fuselage by deductiong the mass of the
fuselage and tailplane from the max. mass of the non lifting parts. If this
value is lower than 110 kg, the lower value must be taken for the maximum
permissible Cockpit Load; see also example section 2.2.2.
Resulting Maximum Cockpit Load should be entered in the following
places:
- in weighing report of inspection
- on Data Placard in cockpit
- in Flight Manual on page
LS4 and LS4-a: 1-6
LS4-b:
If waterbags V-112 according to TN 4047 are installed, the entry "V-112"
must be noted in the column "wing tank volume"
4. Empty mass (perhaps increased by mass of permanently fitted trim ballast)
should be entered in the following places:
- in weighing report of inspection
- in Flight Manual for calculation of maximum permissible water ballast
mass on page
LS4 and LS4-a:
LS4-b:
5. Battery positions during weighing should be entered in the following places:
- in equipment list and weighing report of inspection
- on Data Placard in cockpit
- in Flight Manual LS4-b, page 6-3, if fitted in tail fin
Note for LS4 und LS4-a: If a fin battery may be installed, make a note on page
1-6.
6. For permanent installation of trim ballast mass see section 8.
Issued: May 2011
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