SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2cM
FLIGHT MANUAL
Altering the minimum seat load by trim ballast weights
A trim ballast mounting provision is provided in the fuselage nose forward of the
rudder pedal assembly (battery attachment).
Optional trim ballast weights
(only usable with battery removed)
The ballast mounting provision holds up to three (3) lead plates with a weight of
2.2 kg (5.0 lb) each and allows a reduction of the placarded minimum seat load
as shown in the following table:
Difference as compared with
placarded minimum:
Number of lead plates required:
up to 5 kg (11 lb) less
1
up to 10 kg (22 lb) less
2
up to 15 kg (33 lb) less
3
Lever arm of trim ballast plates:
1740 mm (68.50 in.) ahead of datum
November
2003
Revision --
6.2.2
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