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ALPHA Trainer weights
WEIGHT ALPHA Trainer
Standard empty weight 615 lbs (279 kg)
Maximum takeo weight (MTOM) 1212 lbs (550 kg)
Fuel capacity (full) 13.2 US gal (50 L)
Fuel capacity (usable) 12.7 US gal (48 L)
Maximum fuel weight allowable 79.4 lbs (36 kg)
Payload with full fuel 518 lbs (235 kg)
Minimum combined cockpit crew weight 121 lbs (55 kg)
Baggage allowance aft of the cabin*
Maximum 22 lbs (10 kg)
*
WARNING! only when baggage net or solid baggage compartment is installed (p/n 6023077).
CG limits must be always respected.
WARNING! MTOM must be kept at or below 1212 lbs (550 kg). Exceeding baggage weight or
c.g. limits can shift aircraft’s balance to the point when the flight becomes uncontrollable! More
information on baggage allowance can be found in chapter “Weight and Balance”.
Center of gravity range
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The aircraft's in-flight safe center of gravity position ranges between 25% and 36%
of mean aerodynamic chord.
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The in flight center of gravity point ranges between 10 7/16'' (265 mm) and 14 21/64''
(364 mm) aft of the datum. The datum is the wing's leading edge at the fuselage root.
G-load factors
Max. positive wing load: + 4 G
Max. negative wing load: – 2 G
All parts have been tested to a safety factor of a minimum 1.875, meaning they were subjected to at
least a load of 7.5 G
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