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SECTION VI MOONEY
WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODEL
M20J
INTRODUCTION
This section describes the procedure for calculating loaded aircraft weight
and moment for various flight operations. In addition, procedures are
provided for calculating the empty weight and moment of the aircraft when
the removal or addition of equipment results in changes to the empty weight
and center of gravity. A comprehensive list of all Mooney equipment avail-
able for this airplane is included in this section.
Only those items checked
(X)
were installed at Mooney and are included in the empty weight-and-balance
data.
The
aircraM owner and pilot has the responsibility of properly loading the
aircraft for safe flight. Data presented in this section will enable you to carry
out this responsibility and insure that your airplane is loaded to operate within
the prescribed weight and center- of-gravity limitations.
At
the time of delivery, Mooney Aircraft Corporation provides the empty
weight and center of gravity data for the computation of individual loadings.
(The empty weight
and C.G. (gear extended) as delivered from the factory is
tabulated on page
6/,,when this manual is supplied with the aircraft from the
factory.)
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FAA regulations also require that any change in the original equipment affect-
ing
the empty weight and center of gravity be recorded in the Aircraft bog
Book.
A
convenient form for main!gining a permanent record of
ail
such
changes is provided on page
68
$This form, if properly maintained, will
enable you to determine the current weight- and-balance status of
the
airplane for load scheduling. The weight-and-balance data entered as your
aircraft left the factory, plus the record you maintain on page
6p'
is all of the
data needed to compute loading schedules.
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The maximum certificated gross weight for the Model M20J under all operat-
ing conditions is 2740 pounds (1243 Kg). Maximum useful load is deter-
mined by subtracting the corrected aircraft empty weight from its
maximum
gross weight. The aircraft must be operated strictly within the limits of the
Center-of-Gravity Moment Envelope shown on page
6-8.
AlRPLaNE WEIGHING PROCEDURE
(A)
LEVELING: Place a spirit level on the leveling screws above the tailcone
access door when leveling the aircraft longitudinally. Level the aircraft by in-
creasing or decreasing air pressure in the nose wheel tire.
(8)
WEIGHING: To weigh the aircraft, select a level work area and:
1.
Check for installation of all equipment as listed in the Weight
&
Balance Record Equipment List.
REV.
B
6-1
2-87
ISSUED
6-2-86
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