Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 2
EXTRA 500 Limitations
2.9 Center of Gravity Limits
Center of gravity ranges (M.A.C.) are as follows:
Note Values are for landing gear extended configuration.
Forward C.G.: 18 % M.A.C. up to TOW 1600 kg (3527 lbs.)
25 % M.A.C. up to MTOW 2130 kg (4696 lbs.)
Aft C.G.: 34.5 % M.A.C.
Note C.G. range varies lineary between mass limits. M.A.C. is
1322 mm (52.05 in.).
0 % M.A.C. is at 3200 mm.
2.10 Maneuver Limits
The EXTRA 500 is a normal category aircraft. The normal
category is applicable to aircraft intended for non-aerobatic
operations. These include any maneuvers incidental to normal
flying, stalls (except whip stalls), lazy eights, chandelles and
turns in which the angle of bank is not more than 60°.
Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins are prohibited.
2.11 Flight Load Factor Limits
Wing flaps UP: -1.5 ≤ n ≤ +3.8
Wing flaps 15° and 30°: -0 ≤ n ≤ +2.0
Intentional negative load factors prohibited.
2.12 Flight Crew Limits
Minimum certificated flight crew is one (1) pilot on the left
seat.
Note For further crew requirements, national regulations must
be observed.
26. January 2011 2-13
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