The list of equipment (refer to
Subsection 6.5. List of Equipment
) contains the
standard and optional equipment, as well as their characteristics (weight, arm),
except those listed in this chapter.
Use the chart below to compute the new empty weight and corresponding balance
if necessary.
Table 6.4.7 - Example Weight and Balance Record
Date
Equipment or
modification
description
(+)
(-)
Weight modification
Basic empty weight
Weight
lbs
Arm
in
Moment
in.lbs/
1000
Weight
W
Arm
”d
0
”
Moment
According to
delivery
CG (MAC %) =
d0 − 172.93
59.45
× 100
Use the above formula to express arm ”d
0
” in % of mean aerodynamic chord
(MAC).
NOTE
The arm is expressed in inches with relation to the reference datum.
FWD baggage compartment:
128.0 in (3.250 m)
Baggage compartment in pressurized cabin: 303.0 in (7.695 m)
Fuel:
189.8 in (4.820 m)
Section 6
Weight and Balance
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
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