The center of gravity cg of an aircraft is the point over which the aircraft would balance. Department of transportation, flight standards service. Multiple choice answer sheet soft clean eraser soft pencil type b or hb is recommended read these instructions first write in soft pencil. I thought perhaps someone out there may have had a technical manual with the weight. The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers, and extends to the pilot and mechanic who flies and. This is important as if the load is too heavy the aircraft will not fly which is obvious. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 866 tellfaa 866 8355322.
C told calculator general discussion baseops forums. Well, good luck with that thought if you take it seriously. After attending the c hercules operators council hoc last week and conducting some more market research, im planning to start work on a version of pretold for the ch. Operational aircraft weight and balance control shall be accomplished in accordance with the detailed requirements and instruction of the specific aircraft 5 series to and the requirements of this manual. Higher zero fuel weight allowable with wing relieving fuel. To achieve the performance specified in the performance section for takeoff distance of the aircraft approved flight manual, the speed appropriate to the particular weight must be used. I think the idea is not new and still needs to be improved legally tested to become acessible, dont think its for every one, maybe for the morbid obese, maybe its a easy way to deal with hunger, but usually the problem about food and hunger in poor countries are because of multinational corporations that use resources and polute water cicles, so the problem with food issues will always. Photos included in this brochure were sourced through lockheed martin, our customers and suppliers.
I reckon that just shows to go ya how important that weight and balance stuff really is, especially when you are operating near the aircraft limits. The advent of balancing computers like the aces probalancer has revolutionized propeller spin balancing by making the job of measuring vibration and calculating balance weight location an easy task. C investigators handbook earth observing laboratory. But that being said, i removed enough unused wire to fill a 30 gallon rubbermaid tub about 23 full. This weight has a lot to do with the balance of weight considering fuelpayload distribution. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Specific data on the proper tire sizes for different aircraft main and auxiliarynose gear, speed ratings, nominal inflation pressures, dimensions, and other data needed by users to obtain the maximum service from their aircraft tires are presented in this booklet. Hi col, im a loadmaster with the raaf, the weight and balance data book doesnt specify a weight. Airlift missionweight and balance formula lesson plans j and k 1. In many cases the c is the largest cargo aircraft in their inventory. Air force photo by tsgt erik gudmundson related government regulatory and industry specifications. Ch hercules qualificationevaluation guide 418 flts. University of cambridge international examinations general certificate of education ordinary level physics 505412 paper 1 multiple choice octobernovember 2011 1 hour additional materials. I know there are weight and balance form f apps for some platforms but i havent heard about any etold or other performance.
An overweight aircraft, or one whose center of gravity is outside the allowable limits, is inefficient and dangerous to fly. Us manufacturers use a point at or near the nose of the wing for weight and balance computations but they could use any point. The ch has a published maximum payload weight of 42,000 lbs by default, this section has a value of 5,660 from within the aircraft. Getting to grips with weight and balance smartcockpit.
If it is necessary to drive a vehicle into the aircraft, explain in the remarks section, block 11d, of the load plan. Beginning with the basic principles of aircraft weight and balance control, this manual goes on to cover in exacting detail the procedures for weighing aircraft. As a c loadmaster im pretty familiar with weight and balance. Weight and balance formula national museum of the usaf af. Main content use access key 5 to view full text ocr mode. Heres what these common terms mean and why theyre important. Weve all heard the adage if you can close the cargo door on a cessna, itll fly. This chapter is intended to provide investigators with complete information about structural and electrical guidelines that must be followed as part of the design and construction of research equipment for the c.
This book explains in detail the process to determine the weight and. Another consideration when planning loads for the c, c141, and c17 is that neither. Explanation of weight and balance and how to calculate an aircrafts weight and balance. Its a great model to fly with low framerates, but im a little more interested in the weight and balance section of the aircraft. After attending the c hercules operators council hoc last week and conducting some more market research, im planning to start work on a version of pretold for the c h. What other terms should pilots know for weight and balance. Enter the order items will be loaded aboard aircraft completed by deploying unit load planners. Its position is calculated after supporting the aircraft on at least two sets of weighing scales or load cells and noting the weight shown on each set of scales or load cells. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals. Air force to expand this critically important capability across the c fleet. In fact, loadmasters assigned to the 746th expeditionary airlift squadron here.
C hercules the c hercules primarily performs the intratheater portion of the airlift mission. Awbs automated weight and balance system is a program developed by lm aero. This aircraft calculator is used to calculate the center of gravity and balance of your aircraft. I thought he would look at it and then have me permanently delete it. Department of transportation, flight standards service on.
Do not use the book weight or item data cards for weight and balance purposes during actual airlift. A light board of length is hinged to a vertical wall. However, i think you might be talking about the c hercules. The system replaces manual weight calculations based on external data with highly accurate, realtime onboard measurement. If you really want to understand whats going on, you need not only that mentioned in your last sentence in bold but the monocoque limits, the linear limits, the lateral imbalance limits, as well as whatever might be unique to c weight and balance. Lockheed martin c hercules tactical transport aircraft. The c 5 galaxy is a heavycargo transport designed to provide strategic airlift for deployment and supply of combat and support forces. Free aircraft checklists to download from cessna 150 to boeing 747. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for paradropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. I downloaded it as a freebie for my husband, who is a former navigator, and he loved it. University of cambridge international examinations general. Distinctive stubby landing gear protrusions from the lower fuselage make it easily recognizable. Bring your cnimu with you the palm of your hand, and calculate the actual cg and weight and balance on the fly. Seems as if the operator had intentionally, apparently, gave false information about the weight and other performance data of the s61, which is, i think, a civilian version of the h3.
The initial production model was the c a, with four allison t56a11 or 9 turboprops. Hi dave, im not sure exactly how much i removed from my h35 since the weight and balance hadnt been updated for many years before i bought it which included an interior upgrade and new paint. Engine running onloadoffload ero procedures for c, c. The aircraft weight and balance handbook is the official u. Air force awards raytheon c radio upgrade contract. Original weight and balance data supplied with the pa30 was empty weight, and the additional weight and moment of unusable fuel and engine oil must be added to obtain the beginning reference point on the plotter. Vehicles will be backed into c c17 for ease of offload. The army has struggled to design capable armored vehicles that can meet the cargo hold size and weight limitations of the c. There isnt just one single type of military cargo plane.
Airweighs real time weight and balance system for c emerald. It is in service with more than 60 operators worldwide. Rocket f1evo weight and balance calculator doc throck has adapted our script for his spiffy hot homebuilt. The enhancement will contain software and hardware capability expansion. Im a student participating in a design project wherein we have to develop a paper design for a payload to be airdropped from a cj. Home aircraft manuals gl lockheed c hercules these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. All about the weight and balance manual during a presentation on uld at the 2016 iata ground handling conference the audience was asked to indicate whether they were aware of the existence of a document known as the weight and balance manual wbm. Weight and balance is an important aspect to the safety of flight.
By force balance, this is 200 50 150 n, which is displayed as 15 kg. August 2005 issue institute of environmental sciences and. This rule is designed for calculating the centre of gravity and load of a c transport aircraft. If you are then its weight capacity is 155,000 gross weight. Currently is the wests most popular and widely used military transport aircraft.
This is my first post and i am considering buying a f33a. I want to know if i load an f33a with 402 lbs183 kg and rear seat with 363 lbs 165 kg and then maximum fuel to get to mtow will it still be inside the c of g envelope. Preheating of the clamping frame to 120cc is recommended. Performance the lockheed c q is a pressurized, highwing, turbopropeller airplane which was designed as a military cargo aircraft. Must be able to compute aircraft weight and balance to ensure fuel. The big problem i see is that there are so many variants with different pubs c h, mch, c t, kct, kct30, etc. Dd form 3654, weight and balance clearance form f executive. It\s been decades since i\ve done a weight and balance on a c, but wasn\t the reference point 30 inches forward of the nose. Weight and balance data more than an exercise in determining where an aircrafts c. Slow heating rates will balance out hot spots and allow the sheet edges to reach the required forming temperature. The c hercules is the standard against which military transport aircraft.
The lockheed cq hercules is a fourengine, mediumsize utility aircraft. Awbs automated weight and balance system by lm aero. Since lexan polycarbonate sheet cools rapidly, it is essential that final control and heating is carried out on the forming machine itself. This oneday class will present all the new features of version 10 of the us air forces automated weight and balance software in a handson training class. Automated weight and balance system awbs training class description. I dont need a weight and balance calculator to safely load my plane, its just fun to use sometimes to see exactly where my cg is. Lexan polycarbonate sheet technical processing guide. The lockheed martin c hercules was first flown in 1954. Sep 17, 2008 c eh handbook by, 1996, aetc training support squadrontsica edition, in english. Who can balance an aircraft with passengers and cargo thousands of feet in the air. The amc aircraft of main concern are the c , c 141, c 5, kc10, and c 17. This is an important process when piloting an aircraft because the location affects performance characteristics of the aircraft and.
British manufacturers use the center of the mac as the reference point. Because of the ubiquitousness of the c, us army brigade combat team equipment has a design requirement to fit into the c. Balanced center of gravity aft center of gravity forward center of gravity center of gravity. Naturally, id like to look at the weight and balance of the c to see what sort of limitations we have since wed like to literally fill the cargo bay with multiples of. This book explains in detail the process to determine the weight and balance of any aircraft. The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers and extends to the pilot who operates and the aviation maintenance technician who maintains the aircraft. It is up to the pilot to make the final determination of airworthiness as this is a general indicator.
This utility is designed to calculate weight and balance of this specific 1973 150 cessna commuter. Weight and balance calculations private pilot lesson 1g. C hercules background four decades have elapsed since the air force issued its original design specification, yet the remarkable c remains in production. Please refer to weight and balance manual for relevant information. From there, you just add passengers, baggage, takeoff fuel, and landing fuel, and youre good to go. The software installer includes 32 files and is usually about 23.
This instructable explains the process of finding the center of gravity for the weight and balance of an aircraft. The aircraft weight and balance handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of. Aircraft load planning and documentation, part iii, appendix v. It is powered by four allison t56a15 constantspeed, axialflow, turbine engines that drive fourbladed, fullfeathering, reversiblepitch turbopropellers. Run the engine in as is condition to find out the existing vibration level. Jan 06, 2017 daniel turners lockheed c hercules is a very well done booklet. The noorduyn norseman, also known as the c 64 norseman, is a canadian singleengine bush plane designed to operate from unimproved surfaces. You would actually have to try pretty damn hard to get the 170 out of limits. Weight and balance report the empty weight and empty weight cg position data determined prior to delivery of the airplane is the first entry in the weight and balance. A solid ball of weight gand radius ris held between the wall and the board by a force fapplied perpendicular at the end of the board, as shown in the gure below. The c 5 can carry unusually large and heavy cargo for intercontinental ranges at jet speeds. This was not the case, and he made a point of telling me to keep it. For reference purposes, the aircraft is similar to a standard model ch except for. Naturally, id like to look at the weight and balance of the c to see what sort of limitations we have since wed like to literally fill the cargo bay with multiples of this payload, but it does not seem to be available anywhere.
The tech inspector should be verifying that you have a current dated from your last aircraft empty weight log book entry determination and accurate weight and balance problem for your particular conditions for that particular day. Less paper in the cockpit weight and balance system. Im sure its writtern some where i was looking for the easy option as any good loadie would. Procedures for the preparation and the actual weighing of an aircraft are described, as are the methods of. The new sun mountain c 7way cart bag is designed for players who desire the features of the c but without individual dividers. Rudder balance weight fp278 elevator balance weight fp279 u. N6518g 150 cessna commuter weight and balance calculator. Only because the c is the most well known cargo plane. Aircraft weight and balance ebook pdf wingsreality edu. Air force awards cj enhancement contract defense systems. The 2016 aircraft weight and balance handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight.
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