Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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5. The aircraft must be weighed in a level flight attitude, both
longitudinally (front to back) and laterally, as shown in the Weight
and Balance Data Sheet.
6. Place a scale under each wheel of the aircraft. Record the weight
of each scale on the “Empty Weight and Balance Form”, as shown
in the Weight and Balance Data Sheet.
7. Measure the exact horizontal distance from the datum line to
center of spindles of wheel axles, as shown in Figure 2. Record
these measurements on the Empty Weight and Balance Form.
8. If only one scale is used for weighing, be sure to level the wheels
not being weighed before taking the scale readings. Remember,
the aircraft must be in proper level flight attitude to ensure
accuracy.
6.4 INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LIST AFFECTING WEIGHT AND BALANCE OR A
REFERENCE AS TO WHERE THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND
Information on installed equipment may be found on the original Exhibit A
in the sales documentation.