SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
AIRCRAFT
6-3
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Feb 25, 2005
The following procedure must be followed prior to weighting the
aircraft;
(a) Preparation
(1) Verify the aircraft equipment against the provided equipment..
list to ensure that the list is complete and that all equipment is
installed in its proper location.
(2) Removeallforeignitemsfromaircraft.
(3) Defuel aircraft, drain all remaining fuel, and add the unusable
fuel again. Refer for the proper procedure in the “SA 160
MaintenanceManual,"Chapter12 SERVICING".
(4) Remove excessive dirt or moisture.
(5) Top up engine oil as required to the max. oil level (7,6 liter / 8qt).
(6) Adjust the seats to the maximum forward position.
(7) Retract the flaps completely.
Putall control surfacesintheneutralposition.
Whenever the fuel system is completely drained and fuel is
replenished, it will be necessary to run the engine for a
minimum of three (3) minutes at 1000 RPM in order to ensure
thatnoairremainsinthefuelsupplylines
(8)
CAUTION !
(b) Leveling
(1) Place properly calibrated scales with the corresponding load-
carrying capacity under each wheel.
(2) Using the aircraft marking for longitudinal leveling shown in
Figure (6.2) level the aircraft by changing the air pressure in the
nosewheeltiretocenterthebubbleonaspiritlevel.
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