SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 2.5.1
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
2.5 -- WEIGHT AND C.G. LIMITS
WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum ramp weight : 6614 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight : 6579 lbs (2984 kg)
Maximum landing weight : 6250 lbs (2835 kg)
Maximum zero fuel weight in wings (MZFW) : 6001 lbs (2722 kg)
Maximum baggage weight in FWD compartment (non pressurized) :
110 lbs (50 kg)
Maximum baggage weight in aft compartment (pressurized) :
220 lbs (100 kg)
C.G. LIMITS
-- see Figure 6.4.2
Center of gravity range with landing gear down and flaps up, attitude 0
°
:
Forward limits :
181.3 inches (4.604 m) aft of datum at 4409 lbs (2000 kg) or less (14 % of
m.a.c)
183.6 inches (4.664 m) aft of datum at 6250 lbs (2835 kg) (18 % of m.a.c)
184.8 inches (4.694 m) aft of datum at 6579 lbs (2984 kg) (20 % of m.a.c)
Aft limits :
194.9 inches (4.951 m) aft of datum at all weights below 6250 lbs (2835 kg)
(37 % of m.a.c.)
194.3 inches (4.936 m) aft of datum at 6579 lbs (2984 kg) (36 % of m.a.c.)
Reference datum : 118.1 inches (3 m) in front of the firewall front face.
Straight line variation between points.
Leveling point : Cabin floor rails.
NOTE :
It is the responsibility of the pilot to insure that the airplane is properly loaded.
See Section 6 ”Weight and Balance” for proper loading instructions.