Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 6
TL-2000
Sting
Weight & Balance Information
Notice! The information contained in this document is for reference and information only.
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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LIST OF ADDITIONAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT (add to above):
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AUXILIARY ITEMS:
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COCKPIT COVER
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EQUIPMENT INFO & DATA MANUALS
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EXTRA CANOPY LOCK KEY
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ROTAX ENGINE DATA CD
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MISCELLANIOUS TOOLS & SUPPLIES
WEIGHT & BALANCE
All aircraft are structurally and aerodynamically engineered for certain load
conditions which result from specific weights and forces anticipated to occur in
normal operations within its specified flight envelope. An aircraft’s handling qualities
and structural integrity may be seriously compromised if the weight and balance
limits are exceeded in normal operations.
It is the pilot’s responsibility to make sure the weight and balance limits are not
exceeded as to weight, its location, distribution and security prior to any flight.
DEFINITIONS
Empty Weight:
The actual weight of the individual aircraft, including the structure,
power plant, fixed equipment, any fixed ballast, unusable (in-flight) fuel, and coolant.
Original Empty Weight is determined by actually weighing each new aircraft before it
is flown.
Any time a major alteration, modification or repair (WHICH MUST BE APPROVED
IN WRITING BY THE OEM MANUFACTURER) is performed on the aircraft, a new
Empty Weight must be determined by either weighing the aircraft again, or by
accurate calculation of the weight changes and their effect on Empty Weight Center
of Gravity (EWCG) location. See TL Form 2284 (337), latest edition, for format of
approval for this aircraft.
