Cessna Grand Caravan 208B G1000 Manual page 337

CESSNA
MODEL 208B G1000
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES
2. Leveling:
a. Place scales under each wheel (minimum scale capacity,
2000 pounds nose, 4000 pounds each main). The main
landing gear must be supported by stands, blocks, etc., on
the main gear scales to a position at least four inches higher
than the nose gear as it rests on an appropriate scale. This
initial elevated position will compensate for the difference in
waterline station between the main and nose gear so that
final leveling can be accomplished solely by deflating the
nose gear tire.
b. Deflate the nose tire to properly center the bubble in the
level (see Airplane Weighing Form). Since the nose gear
strut contains an oil snubber for shock absorption rather
than an air/oil strut, it can not be deflated to aid in airplane
leveling.
3. Weighing:
a. Weigh airplane in a closed hangar to avoid errors caused by
air currents.
b. With the airplane level and brakes released, record the
weight shown on each scale. Deduct the tare from each
reading.
4. Measuring:
a. Obtain measurement A by measuring horizontally (along
airplane centerline) from a line stretched between the main
wheel centers to a plumb bob dropped from the center of the
nose jack point located below the firewall and housed within
the nose strut fairing.
b. Obtain measurement B by measuring horizontally and
parallel to the airplane centerline, 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 calculate
the average of the measurements.
5. Using weights from step 3 and measurements from step 4, the
airplane weight and C.G. can be determined.
6. Basic Empty Weight may be determined by completing the
Airplane Weighing Form in this section.
208BPHBUS-00
WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST
SECTION 6
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