Airplane Weighing Procedures - Cessna Grand Caravan 208B G1000 Manual

SECTION 6
WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST
INTRODUCTION
A properly loaded airplane, however, will perform as intended. Before
the airplane is licensed, a basic empty weight, center of gravity (C.G.)
and moment are computed. Specific information regarding the weight,
arm, moment, and installed equipment for this airplane as delivered
from the factory can be found in the plastic envelope in the back of this
POH/AFM. Using the basic empty weight and moment, the pilot can
determine the weight and moment for the loaded airplane by computing
the total weight and moment and then determining whether they are
within the approved Center of Gravity Moment Envelope
It is the responsibility of the pilot to make sure that
the airplane is loaded correctly. Operation outside
of prescribed weight and balance limitations could
result in an accident and serious or fatal injury.

AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES

1. Preparation:
a. Remove all snow, ice or water which may be on the
airplane.
b. Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure.
c. Lock open fuel tank sump quick-drains and fuel reservoir
quick-drain to drain all fuel.
d. For aircraft with non-standard (optional) equipment installed,
see the appropriate POH/AFM supplement for additional
weighing procedures.
e. Service engine oil as required to obtain a normal full
indication (MAX HOT or MAX COLD, as appropriate, on
dipstick).
f. Slide to move pilot and front passenger seats to position the
seat locking pins on the back legs of each seat at Fuselage
Station 145.0. Aft passenger seats (if installed) have
recommended fixed positions and should be located, using
a Fuselage Station location code on the seat rails, as
described in the Cabin Internal Loading Arrangements
figure. In the event the aft seats were moved to
accommodate a custom loading, they should be returned to
the standard locations prior to weighing.
g. Raise flaps to fully retracted positions.
h. Place all control surfaces in neutral position.
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CESSNA
MODEL 208B G1000
208BPHBUS-01