Weight And Balance; Airplane Systems & Description; Introduction - Kodiak 100 Series Information Manual

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9.5-6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

The actual weight and balance of the aircraft must be calculated for all
flights, including the takeoff, in flight operations, and landing.
An aft transient CG limit of 45% MAC is permitted while in the cargo drop
condition only (75 KIAS, Flaps 20°, Maximum Bank Angle 10°, Straight and
Unaccelerated Flight).
WARN I NG :
the airplane is in the cargo drop condition (75 KIAS, 20° Flaps, Maximum
Bank Angle of 10°, level and coordinated flight). Flight tests have been
accomplished up to this transient CG limit to ensure safe operation of the
aircraft in a limited flight envelope (cargo drop condition only). DO NOT
exceed the aft transient limit of 84.02 inches aft of datum (45.00% MAC)
as the aircraft will become unstable and loss of control may occur. The
extended 45% CG limit for cargo drop operations applies only at weights of
6750 lb and below. Cargo drop operations at weights above 6750 lb must
not exceed the 40% CG limit.
CARGO DROP OPERATIONS CG ENVELOPE
Figure 9.5-2 – Cargo Drop Operations Center of Gravity Envelope
9.5-7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS & DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

The Cargo Doors Removed Kit is designed to improve passenger comfort
and facilitate passenger-to-pilot communications during special purpose
operations such as emergency air drops and aerial photography. The kit
consists of the following required equipment:
• Wind Deflector: Installed in the aft part of the cargo door opening
to minimize airflow buffeting within the cabin with the cargo doors
removed.
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D O N OT U S E FO R FL I G H T O PE R AT I O N S
The aft transient limit of 45.00% MAC is ONLY allowed while
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