BushCaddy LSA - Weight and Balance Examples

BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 18 of 52
Weight and Balance Examples
Maximum Gross Weight - Example
Weight Arm Moment
US Gal
(Lbs) (Inches) (in/lbs)
Empty (684.0 lbs) 684.0 16.0 10944.0
Pilot (190 lbs) 190.0 26.0 4940.0
Pax (190 lbs) 190.0 26.0 4940.0
Luggage 50.0 45.0 2250.0
Fuel (max 20 US gal) (gals) 134.0 24.0 3216.0 20
Total 1248.0Lbs
Maximum Allowable Gross 1320.0 Lbs
Margin 72.0 Lbs
Calculated CG Position 21.07 Inches
Max Allowable CG = 22"
Min Allowable CG = 15"
Maximum Gross Weight - 1/2 hour fuel remaining -
Example
Weight Arm Moment
US
Gal
(Lbs) (Inches) (in/lbs)
Empty (751 lbs) 751 16 12016
Pilot (190 lbs) 190 26 4940
Pax (190 lbs) 190 26 4940
Luggage 50 45 2250
Fuel (max 20 US gal) (gals) 10.1 24 241.2 1.5
24387.2
Total 1191.1 Lbs
Maximum Allowable Gross 1320 Lbs
Margin 128.9 Lbs
Calculated CG Position 20.47 Inches
Max Allowable CG = 22"
Min Allowable CG = 15"