SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
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June 30, 1988
Revision 8
6.3
CARGO
To facilitate the carrying of equipment, large or bulky items, the rear bench or,
Post–MOD.151, the rear seats may be removed from the airplane.
To remove rear bench or seats : See Figure
– Lift up seating (Item 6) of rear bench or, Post–MOD.151, of rear seats and
remove arm rest (kept in position with ”Velcro” straps)
– If you want to free the back from its support plate, lift it up about 1.5 inch
(3 cm) at both ends and pull it forward so that both attaching pins free from
apertures.
– To remove the support plate (Item 5) and back (Item 1) :
. Unfasten attachments of sound–proofing cloth on cross–beam (Item 2)
. Pushing, unscrew
¼
turn both attaching pins of air regulation duct on
rear floor (Item 4)
. Pull both latches inwards (Item 3)
. Lift up support plate (Item 5) to disengage it forward.
NOTE :
To reinstall rear bench or, Post–MOD.151, rear seats – see Figure
reverse removal instructions.
IMPERATIVELY RESPECT WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS
THE PILOT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECT BAGGAGE AND / OR
CARGO LOADING. PRIOR TO ANY FLIGHT HE MUST MAKE SURE THAT
WEIGHT, BALANCE AND TIE–DOWN ARE CORRECT.
– Baggage weight :
Maximum 143 lbs (65 kg) at 102.36 in. (2.600 m)
– Cargo weight (without baggage) :
Maximum 573 lbs (260 kg) at 74.80 in. (1.900 m)
CAUTION
WHEN IN CARGO CONFIGURATION, NO PASSENGERS ARE
ALLOWED IN THE CARGO AREA.
