Diamond DA20-C1 - Chapter 6; Introduction

DA20-C1 Flight Manual Weight and Balance
Doc # DA202-C1 April 16, 2009 Page 6 - 2
6.1. INTRODUCTION
To obtain the performance, flight characteristics and safe operation described in this Flight
Manual, the airplane must be operated within the permissible weight and balance envelope as
described in Chapter 2. It is the pilot's responsibility to adhere to the weight and balance
limitations and to take into consideration the change of the center of gravity (CG) position due to
fuel consumption.
The procedure for weighing the airplane and calculating the empty weight CG position are given
in this Chapter.
The aircraft is weighed when new and should be reweighed in accordance with applicable air
regulations. Empty weight and the center of gravity are recorded in a Weighing Report and in
the Weight & Balance Report, included at the back of this manual.
In case of equipment changes, the new weight and empty weight CG position must be
determined by calculation or by weighting and must be entered in the Weight & Balance Report.
These sample forms are included in this manual and can be used for airplane weighing,
calculation of the empty weight CG position, and for the determination of the useful load.
NOTE
After every repair, painting or change of equipment, the new
empty weight must be determined as required by applicable air
regulations. Weight, empty weight, CG position, and useful load
must be entered in the Weight & Balance Report by an authorized
personnel.
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