A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
2-5
WEIGHT and BALANCE
1. Maximum take-off weight of the aircraft is 1040 pounds or 1080 pounds.
(above para updated 2016)
2. The glider must be operated within the maximum limit of take-off weight, and it must be
balanced within the forward and rearward C of G limit. The weight and empty C of G of each
glider is determined at manufacture or on subsequent reweighing and this information must then
be used to calculate the operational weight and balance.
3. Some pilots may need a ballast to keep the C of G within approved limits. There are two
types of removable ballast approved for use in the ACGP 2-33:
a. A ballast block installed in the nose of the glider between the rudder pedals. This
ballast is far ahead of the pilot seat and the effect of its installation on the C of G is
indicated on the loading graph.
b. A seat ballast fitted under the cushion or, if needed, the lowest seat spacer. In this
case, the weight of the ballast is added to the pilot's weight. Accordingly, the
Loading Graph (Fig 2-5) does not include seat ballast information.
(above sub paras added 2016)
4. Loading Graph. Each ACGP 2-33 has a Loading Graph located in a visible area of either
cockpit which allows the pilot to easily determine the correct loading, solo or dual, with or without
ballast. References to Ballast in the Loading Graph in Figure 2-5 refer to the red removable
ballast, not the Seat Ballast. Add the weight of the Seat Ballast to weight of the pilot before using
the Loading Graph.
(para updated 2016)
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