Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 1
TL-2000
Sting
General
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The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
31 December 09 / Chg 5
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Maximum Forward and Maximum Aft CG Locations:
A specified forward most
and rear most CG location along the aircraft longitudinal axis. These CG location
limits are expressed in inches from a convenient reference datum, the forward tip of
the aircraft propeller spinner.
Maximum Gross Weight:
The maximum total weight for which the aircraft’s
structure and performance have been approved by the manufacturer for normal
operations.
Maximum Landing Weight
: The maximum weight approved for the landing
touchdown.
Maximum Ramp Weight:
The maximum weight approved for ground maneuvers.
(It includes the weight of start, taxi and run-up fuel.)
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
The maximum weight at which an airplane is approved
for the start of its takeoff roll.
Moment:
The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm (distance from
datum plane). (Moment = Weight x Arm)
Nautical Miles per Gallon:
The distance (in nautical miles) which can be expected
per gallon of fuel consumed at a specific engine power setting and/or flight
configuration.
Reference or Datum Plane:
An imaginary vertical plane located on the forward tip
of the propeller spinner from which all horizontal distances are measured for
balance purposes.
Revolutions per Minute:
Expressed as engine “speed”, is the number of 360
degree turns that the engine crankshaft completes in each minute of time. (The
propeller, driven by the gear box, completes one revolution for each 2.43 engine
revolutions.)
Small Angle
– Small AOA of a Propeller blade in relation to the air stream
Stage1
– (Takeoff flap setting - Half) First extended Flap Setting (15 degrees)
Stage2
– (Landing flap setting - Full) Second (full) extended Flap Setting (30 degrees)
Standard Empty Weight:
The weight of a standard airplane, including unusable
fuel and full engine operating fluids.
