ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10-11-13
FAA Approved: Mar 26/12 Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020 Feb 21/12
10-11-17. Center of Gravity Limits
Refer to Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Note that the typical data points shown use 170 lb as the
minimum weight pilot. Certain solo lightweight pilot
configurations may require additional ballast in the cockpit
to remain within the approved c.g. envelope.
Typical load condition:
Table 10-11-2. Center of Gravity Limits
ITEM
WEIGHT
(lb)
C.G.
(in)
MOMENT
(in-lb)
Basic aircraft 1620 100.5 162,810
Auxiliary fuel tank
with usable fuel
25 3,192
1645 100.91 166,022
Pilot and passenger 388 62.0 24,056
Full fuel 240 96.0 23,040
Auxiliary fuel 74 135.0 9,990
2347 95.05 223,088
Relocate ground
handling wheels
- 12 104.7 - 1,256
+ 12 16.6 + 199
- 1,057
Stow wheel bar 3 135 + 405
Wheels relocated 2350 94.65 222,436
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