RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
12-02
09/01/2013
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES
1. Preparation:
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Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure
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Parking brakes set
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Drain all fuel
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Service engine oil as required to obtain a normal indication
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Move seats to the most aft position
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Retract flaps
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Place all control surfaces in neutral position
2. Leveling:
TAILDRAGGER
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Raise tail to level door frame longeron. Refer to
FIGURE 12-01
.
Refer to
FIGURE 12-01B
for optional 10" tailwheel.
(A stand between tail wheel and scale is required).
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Place scales under each wheel (360 lb. minimum capacity)
TRIKE
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Shim scales to level door frame longeron. Refer to
FIGURE 12-
01A
.
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Place scales under each wheel (360 lb. minimum capacity)
3. Weighing:
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With the airplane level, record the weight shown on each scale and
subtract the weight of the leveling device from the weight indicated
at the tail wheel.
Use
FIGURE 12-02
to record history and changes in Weight & Balance.
