Weight And Balance - Rans S-21 OUTBOUND Text Manual

RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
The following will enable you to determine the weight and balance of your aircraft and to
operate it within the prescribed center of gravity limitations.
The S-21 OUTBOUND is a simple aircraft and so are the weight and balance
calculations.
The S-21 OUTBOUND is limited to two occupants.
For baggage storage, a baggage compartment behind the seats is available.
The baggage compartment is rated for:
Baggage should be secured securely for flight.
To figure the weight and balance enter the following data on the chart. Refer to
FIGURE 13-02, FIGURE 13-02A or FIGURE 13-03.
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Weight of Main Gear – Left.
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Weight of Main Gear - Right.
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Weight of Pilot.
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Wing Fuel (at 6 lbs. / gal).
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Header Tank Fuel (at 6 lbs. / gal).
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Weight of Passenger.
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Weight of Baggage.
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Weight of Nose wheel or Tail wheel
Calculate the moments (Weight x Arm).
Add moments to obtain total moment.
Add weights to obtain total weight.
Calculate Center of Gravity. (CG = Total Moment / Total Weight)
Check that the Center of Gravity calculated for take-off falls inside of the acceptable
Center of Gravity limits. Refer to FIGURE 13-02, FIGURE 13-02A or FIGURE 13-03.
Repeat for landing configuration.
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE

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