SECTION 1
GENERAL
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 1.4.5
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
C.G. limits :
Center of Gravity Limits
are the extreme center of gravity
locations within which the airplane must be operated at a
given weight.
Standard empty weight :
Weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel and full
operating fluids (oil and hydraulic fluids).
Basic empty weight :
Standard empty weight plus optional equipment.
Useful load :
Is the difference between maximum ramp weight and the
basic empty weight.
Maximum ramp weight :
Is the maximum weight approved for ground maneuver. (It
includes the weight of start, taxi and run up fuel).
Maximum takeoff weight :
Is the maximum weight approved at the beginning of the
takeoff run.
Maximum landing weight :
Is the maximum weight approved for landing touchdown.