SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 6.3.1
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
6.3 -- BAGGAGE LOADING
There are two baggage compartments :
-- one in fuselage non pressurized forward section, between firewall and
cockpit with maximum baggage capacity of 110 lbs (50 kg).
-- the other one is in the rear of the pressurized cabin with maximum
baggage capacity of 220 lbs (100 kg).
Stowing straps are provided for securing parcels and baggage on
compartment floor.
WARNING
IT IS THE PILOT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT ALL THE
PARCELS AND BAGGAGES ARE PROPERLY SECURED IN THE
CABIN
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS PRODUCT IS NORMALLY
PROHIBITED, HOWEVER IF TRANSPORT OF SUCH PRODUCT IS
NECESSARY, IT WILL BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS
PRODUCT AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATION
DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIVE ANIMALS, FULL BOTTLES, CLOSED
CONTAINERS AND / OR AEROSOLS IN FORWARD
NON--PRESSURIZED COMPARTMENT
Baggage compartments loading must be done in accordance with the weight
and balance limits of the airplane.
Generally, if rear seats are not used, first load aft compartment, then, if
required, FWD compartment.
If rear seats are used, first load FWD compartment, then, if required, aft
compartment.
Weight and balance graph should be checked to ensure the airplane is within
the allowable limits.
