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TH-67 WEIGHT AND BALANCETH-67 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

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TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

At the completion of this lesson the student will:At the completion of this lesson the student will:

ACTION: Identify weight and balance requirements.ACTION: Identify weight and balance requirements.

CONDITION: Given a TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student CONDITION: Given a TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student Handout, The TH-67 Operator’s Supplement, DD Form Handout, The TH-67 Operator’s Supplement, DD Form 365-4, basic weight information, and pertinent 365-4, basic weight information, and pertinent mission information.mission information.

STANDARD: Identify the weight and balance STANDARD: Identify the weight and balance requirements of the TH-67 helicopter and receive a requirements of the TH-67 helicopter and receive a “GO” by correctly answering 10 of 13 questions on “GO” by correctly answering 10 of 13 questions on the associated scoreable unit of criterion referenced the associated scoreable unit of criterion referenced test 011-0059.test 011-0059.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

At the completion of this lesson the student will:At the completion of this lesson the student will:

ACTION: Identify weight and balance requirements.ACTION: Identify weight and balance requirements.

CONDITION: Given a TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student CONDITION: Given a TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student Handout, The TH-67 Operator’s Supplement, DD Form Handout, The TH-67 Operator’s Supplement, DD Form 365-4, basic weight information, and pertinent 365-4, basic weight information, and pertinent mission information.mission information.

STANDARD: Identify the weight and balance STANDARD: Identify the weight and balance requirements of the TH-67 helicopter and receive a requirements of the TH-67 helicopter and receive a “GO” by correctly answering 10 of 13 questions on “GO” by correctly answering 10 of 13 questions on the associated scoreable unit of criterion referenced the associated scoreable unit of criterion referenced test 011-0059.test 011-0059.


ADMINISTRATIVE DATAADMINISTRATIVE DATA

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: CLASSROOM: Use care when operating training aids CLASSROOM: Use care when operating training aids and devices.and devices.JOB PERFORMANCE: Personnel performing JOB PERFORMANCE: Personnel performing operations and procedures shall observe all operations and procedures shall observe all warnings, cautions and notes that are published in warnings, cautions and notes that are published in the Operators supplement and abide by all safety the Operators supplement and abide by all safety regulations.regulations.

RISK ASSESSMENT: Low.RISK ASSESSMENT: Low.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.

ADMINISTRATIVE DATAADMINISTRATIVE DATA

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: CLASSROOM: Use care when operating training aids CLASSROOM: Use care when operating training aids and devices.and devices.JOB PERFORMANCE: Personnel performing JOB PERFORMANCE: Personnel performing operations and procedures shall observe all operations and procedures shall observe all warnings, cautions and notes that are published in warnings, cautions and notes that are published in the Operators supplement and abide by all safety the Operators supplement and abide by all safety regulations.regulations.

RISK ASSESSMENT: Low.RISK ASSESSMENT: Low.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.


Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) #1Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) #1

Upon completion of this enabling learning objective the Upon completion of this enabling learning objective the student will:student will:

ACTION: Identify the information contained in AR 95-1 ACTION: Identify the information contained in AR 95-1 pertaining to the control of weight and balance pertaining to the control of weight and balance operations of Army aircraft.operations of Army aircraft.

CONDITION: CONDITION: From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student Handout, the student will be able to provide the Handout, the student will be able to provide the solutions.solutions.

STANDARD: Discuss the information in Chapter 7 STANDARD: Discuss the information in Chapter 7 pertaining to weight and balance operations of Army pertaining to weight and balance operations of Army aircraft in accordance with (IAW) AR 95-1.aircraft in accordance with (IAW) AR 95-1.


Upon completion of this enabling learning objective the Upon completion of this enabling learning objective the student will:student will:

ACTION: Identify the information contained in AR 95-1 ACTION: Identify the information contained in AR 95-1 pertaining to the control of weight and balance pertaining to the control of weight and balance operations of Army aircraft.operations of Army aircraft.

CONDITION: CONDITION: From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student Handout, the student will be able to provide the Handout, the student will be able to provide the solutions.solutions.

STANDARD: Discuss the information in Chapter 7 STANDARD: Discuss the information in Chapter 7 pertaining to weight and balance operations of Army pertaining to weight and balance operations of Army aircraft in accordance with (IAW) AR 95-1.aircraft in accordance with (IAW) AR 95-1.


Aviation Flight Regulations defines the Aviation Flight Regulations defines the responsibilities of various agencies ranging from responsibilities of various agencies ranging from TRADOC on down to the pilot. It also states the TRADOC on down to the pilot. It also states the individual requirements for weight and balance individual requirements for weight and balance technicians, aircraft classifications, weight and technicians, aircraft classifications, weight and balance file management, currency, and aircraft balance file management, currency, and aircraft weighing requirements.weighing requirements.

Aviation Flight Regulations defines the Aviation Flight Regulations defines the responsibilities of various agencies ranging from responsibilities of various agencies ranging from TRADOC on down to the pilot. It also states the TRADOC on down to the pilot. It also states the individual requirements for weight and balance individual requirements for weight and balance technicians, aircraft classifications, weight and technicians, aircraft classifications, weight and balance file management, currency, and aircraft balance file management, currency, and aircraft weighing requirements.weighing requirements.

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AR 95-1, Chapter 7.AR 95-1, Chapter 7.AR 95-1, Chapter 7.AR 95-1, Chapter 7.


Command Responsibilities.Command Responsibilities.

The TRADOC commander will:The TRADOC commander will:

Command Responsibilities.Command Responsibilities.

The TRADOC commander will:The TRADOC commander will:

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• Train weight and balance technicians in:Train weight and balance technicians in:

• Weighing aircraft.Weighing aircraft.

• Computing weight and balance.Computing weight and balance.

• Maintaining weight and balance records.Maintaining weight and balance records.

• Train Army aviators and flight engineers in Train Army aviators and flight engineers in computing weight and balance.computing weight and balance.

• Train personnel to provide weight and balance Train personnel to provide weight and balance services at support facilities.services at support facilities.

• Train weight and balance technicians in:Train weight and balance technicians in:

• Weighing aircraft.Weighing aircraft.

• Computing weight and balance.Computing weight and balance.

• Maintaining weight and balance records.Maintaining weight and balance records.

• Train Army aviators and flight engineers in Train Army aviators and flight engineers in computing weight and balance.computing weight and balance.

• Train personnel to provide weight and balance Train personnel to provide weight and balance services at support facilities.services at support facilities.


• The ATCOM (AMCOM) commander coordinates The ATCOM (AMCOM) commander coordinates aviation requirements with other agencies, assists in aviation requirements with other agencies, assists in policy development, prepares technical data, policy development, prepares technical data, procures data, and makes engineering services procures data, and makes engineering services available to assist in solving weight and balance available to assist in solving weight and balance problems.problems.

• The ATCOM (AMCOM) commander coordinates The ATCOM (AMCOM) commander coordinates aviation requirements with other agencies, assists in aviation requirements with other agencies, assists in policy development, prepares technical data, policy development, prepares technical data, procures data, and makes engineering services procures data, and makes engineering services available to assist in solving weight and balance available to assist in solving weight and balance problems.problems.

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Command Responsibilities.Command Responsibilities.Command Responsibilities.Command Responsibilities.


• Installation and Unit commanders develop Installation and Unit commanders develop command directives and ensure effective application command directives and ensure effective application of weight and balance policies and procedures. of weight and balance policies and procedures. Commanders also appoint in writing weight and Commanders also appoint in writing weight and balance technicians.balance technicians.

• Installation and Unit commanders develop Installation and Unit commanders develop command directives and ensure effective application command directives and ensure effective application of weight and balance policies and procedures. of weight and balance policies and procedures. Commanders also appoint in writing weight and Commanders also appoint in writing weight and balance technicians.balance technicians.

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Pilots-in-Command will ensure:Pilots-in-Command will ensure:

• The accuracy of computations on the DD Form The accuracy of computations on the DD Form 365-4.365-4.

• A completed DD Form 365-4 is aboard the aircraft A completed DD Form 365-4 is aboard the aircraft and that the center-of-gravity will remain within and that the center-of-gravity will remain within allowable limits for the entire flight. allowable limits for the entire flight.

• Actual loading being verified must clearly be within Actual loading being verified must clearly be within the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms 365-4 used for verification.365-4 used for verification.

NOTENOTE: Several DD Forms 365-4 completed for other : Several DD Forms 365-4 completed for other typical loading also may be used to satisfy this typical loading also may be used to satisfy this requirement.requirement.

Pilots-in-Command will ensure:Pilots-in-Command will ensure:

• The accuracy of computations on the DD Form The accuracy of computations on the DD Form 365-4.365-4.

• A completed DD Form 365-4 is aboard the aircraft A completed DD Form 365-4 is aboard the aircraft and that the center-of-gravity will remain within and that the center-of-gravity will remain within allowable limits for the entire flight. allowable limits for the entire flight.

• Actual loading being verified must clearly be within Actual loading being verified must clearly be within the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms 365-4 used for verification.365-4 used for verification.

NOTENOTE: Several DD Forms 365-4 completed for other : Several DD Forms 365-4 completed for other typical loading also may be used to satisfy this typical loading also may be used to satisfy this requirement.requirement.

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• Paragraph 7-2. Technician qualification Paragraph 7-2. Technician qualification requirements, commander’s authorization to requirements, commander’s authorization to delegate, and the technicians duties and delegate, and the technicians duties and responsibilities.responsibilities.

• Paragraph 7-2. Technician qualification Paragraph 7-2. Technician qualification requirements, commander’s authorization to requirements, commander’s authorization to delegate, and the technicians duties and delegate, and the technicians duties and responsibilities.responsibilities.

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Paragraph 7-3. Classifications defined.Paragraph 7-3. Classifications defined.

• Class 1 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight Class 1 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or center-of-gravity limits or center-of-gravity limits can sometimes be can sometimes be exceededexceeded by loading arrangements normally used by loading arrangements normally used in tactical operations. Therefore, in tactical operations. Therefore, limited loading limited loading control is neededcontrol is needed..

Paragraph 7-3. Classifications defined.Paragraph 7-3. Classifications defined.

• Class 1 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight Class 1 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or center-of-gravity limits or center-of-gravity limits can sometimes be can sometimes be exceededexceeded by loading arrangements normally used by loading arrangements normally used in tactical operations. Therefore, in tactical operations. Therefore, limited loading limited loading control is neededcontrol is needed..

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• Class 2 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or Class 2 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or center-of-gravity limits center-of-gravity limits can readily be exceededcan readily be exceeded by by loading arrangements normally used in tactical loading arrangements normally used in tactical operations or those aircraft designed primarily for operations or those aircraft designed primarily for troops and other passengers. Therefore, troops and other passengers. Therefore, a high a high degree of loading control is needed.degree of loading control is needed.

• Class 2 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or Class 2 aircraft are those aircraft whose weight or center-of-gravity limits center-of-gravity limits can readily be exceededcan readily be exceeded by by loading arrangements normally used in tactical loading arrangements normally used in tactical operations or those aircraft designed primarily for operations or those aircraft designed primarily for troops and other passengers. Therefore, troops and other passengers. Therefore, a high a high degree of loading control is needed.degree of loading control is needed.

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Paragraph 7-4. Aircraft Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-4. Aircraft Weight and Balance File.

The file folder will have the aircraft designation and The file folder will have the aircraft designation and serial number noted on the folder. The weight and serial number noted on the folder. The weight and balance file folder may be removed from the aircraft balance file folder may be removed from the aircraft provided the following conditions are met:provided the following conditions are met:

Paragraph 7-4. Aircraft Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-4. Aircraft Weight and Balance File.

The file folder will have the aircraft designation and The file folder will have the aircraft designation and serial number noted on the folder. The weight and serial number noted on the folder. The weight and balance file folder may be removed from the aircraft balance file folder may be removed from the aircraft provided the following conditions are met:provided the following conditions are met:

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• The file is readily available for update with The file is readily available for update with equipment changes.equipment changes.

• Duplicate copies of all DD Forms 365-4 are Duplicate copies of all DD Forms 365-4 are carried aboard the aircraft.carried aboard the aircraft.

• Local procedures are established to ensure forms Local procedures are established to ensure forms are updated and remain valid.are updated and remain valid.

• The file is readily available for update with The file is readily available for update with equipment changes.equipment changes.

• Duplicate copies of all DD Forms 365-4 are Duplicate copies of all DD Forms 365-4 are carried aboard the aircraft.carried aboard the aircraft.

• Local procedures are established to ensure forms Local procedures are established to ensure forms are updated and remain valid.are updated and remain valid.


File content and reference instructions.File content and reference instructions.

• DD Form 365 Record of Weight and Balance DD Form 365 Record of Weight and Balance Personnel.Personnel.

File content and reference instructions.File content and reference instructions.

• DD Form 365 Record of Weight and Balance DD Form 365 Record of Weight and Balance Personnel.Personnel.

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DD Form 365 Record of

Weight and Balance Personnel

SFCSFC


DD Form 365-1 Chart A -- Basic Checklist Record.DD Form 365-1 Chart A -- Basic Checklist Record.DD Form 365-1 Chart A -- Basic Checklist Record.DD Form 365-1 Chart A -- Basic Checklist Record.

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DD Form 365-2 Chart B -- Aircraft Weighing Record.DD Form 365-2 Chart B -- Aircraft Weighing Record.DD Form 365-2 Chart B -- Aircraft Weighing Record.DD Form 365-2 Chart B -- Aircraft Weighing Record.

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DD Form 365-3 Chart C -- Basic Weight and Balance DD Form 365-3 Chart C -- Basic Weight and Balance Record.Record.DD Form 365-3 Chart C -- Basic Weight and Balance DD Form 365-3 Chart C -- Basic Weight and Balance Record.Record.

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Chart E Loading Data and Special weighing Chart E Loading Data and Special weighing Instructions. (Unless a Chart E is published in the Instructions. (Unless a Chart E is published in the maintenance manual).maintenance manual).

Chart E Loading Data and Special weighing Chart E Loading Data and Special weighing Instructions. (Unless a Chart E is published in the Instructions. (Unless a Chart E is published in the maintenance manual).maintenance manual).

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Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations


DD Form 365-4 Weight and Balance Clearance DD Form 365-4 Weight and Balance Clearance

Form F.Form F.

DD Form 365-4 Weight and Balance Clearance DD Form 365-4 Weight and Balance Clearance

Form F.Form F.

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Electronic computer data sheets may be used in lieu Electronic computer data sheets may be used in lieu of any of the DD Form 365 series when information is of any of the DD Form 365 series when information is identical to that required on the DD Form 365 series.identical to that required on the DD Form 365 series.

Electronic computer data sheets may be used in lieu Electronic computer data sheets may be used in lieu of any of the DD Form 365 series when information is of any of the DD Form 365 series when information is identical to that required on the DD Form 365 series.identical to that required on the DD Form 365 series.

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Paragraph 7-5. Removal, Addition, or Relocation of Paragraph 7-5. Removal, Addition, or Relocation of Aircraft Equipment.Aircraft Equipment.Paragraph 7-5. Removal, Addition, or Relocation of Paragraph 7-5. Removal, Addition, or Relocation of Aircraft Equipment.Aircraft Equipment.

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NOTENOTE: When aircraft equipment that is part of the : When aircraft equipment that is part of the basic weight is added to, removed from, or relocated basic weight is added to, removed from, or relocated within the aircraft because of maintenance or specific within the aircraft because of maintenance or specific mission requirements, mission requirements, flight will not be accomplishedflight will not be accomplished unless the weight and balance change is documented unless the weight and balance change is documented by one of the following methods:by one of the following methods:

NOTENOTE: When aircraft equipment that is part of the : When aircraft equipment that is part of the basic weight is added to, removed from, or relocated basic weight is added to, removed from, or relocated within the aircraft because of maintenance or specific within the aircraft because of maintenance or specific mission requirements, mission requirements, flight will not be accomplishedflight will not be accomplished unless the weight and balance change is documented unless the weight and balance change is documented by one of the following methods:by one of the following methods:


• The additions, removals, or relocations are treated The additions, removals, or relocations are treated as a permanent change by making entries on DD as a permanent change by making entries on DD Form 365-3 Chart C and establishes a new basic Form 365-3 Chart C and establishes a new basic weight. weight.

• The additions, removals, or relocations are treated The additions, removals, or relocations are treated as a permanent change by making entries on DD as a permanent change by making entries on DD Form 365-3 Chart C and establishes a new basic Form 365-3 Chart C and establishes a new basic weight. weight.

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(Weight and Balance Technicians responsibility)(Weight and Balance Technicians responsibility) (Weight and Balance Technicians responsibility)(Weight and Balance Technicians responsibility)


• If the changes are temporary (not to exceed 90 days) If the changes are temporary (not to exceed 90 days) make entries on DA Form 2408-13 series and DA make entries on DA Form 2408-13 series and DA Form 2408-14. Form 2408-14.

(Pilot in Command’s Responsibility)(Pilot in Command’s Responsibility)

NOTENOTE: If the change is not returned to its original : If the change is not returned to its original condition within 90 days the DD Form 365-3 Chart C condition within 90 days the DD Form 365-3 Chart C will be updated to reflect the temporary change. will be updated to reflect the temporary change.

• If the changes are temporary (not to exceed 90 days) If the changes are temporary (not to exceed 90 days) make entries on DA Form 2408-13 series and DA make entries on DA Form 2408-13 series and DA Form 2408-14. Form 2408-14.

(Pilot in Command’s Responsibility)(Pilot in Command’s Responsibility)

NOTENOTE: If the change is not returned to its original : If the change is not returned to its original condition within 90 days the DD Form 365-3 Chart C condition within 90 days the DD Form 365-3 Chart C will be updated to reflect the temporary change. will be updated to reflect the temporary change.

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Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.

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• All DD Forms 365-4 in the aircraft file folder and All DD Forms 365-4 in the aircraft file folder and all duplicates in the aircraft and all duplicates in the aircraft and operations areaoperations area (local policy) will be checked for accuracy at least (local policy) will be checked for accuracy at least every 90 days (365 days local policy). New forms every 90 days (365 days local policy). New forms must be prepared if changes are required. must be prepared if changes are required. If no If no changes are required the DD Form 365-4 will be re-changes are required the DD Form 365-4 will be re-dated and initialed in the block to certify their dated and initialed in the block to certify their currencycurrency..

• All DD Forms 365-4 in the aircraft file folder and All DD Forms 365-4 in the aircraft file folder and all duplicates in the aircraft and all duplicates in the aircraft and operations areaoperations area (local policy) will be checked for accuracy at least (local policy) will be checked for accuracy at least every 90 days (365 days local policy). New forms every 90 days (365 days local policy). New forms must be prepared if changes are required. must be prepared if changes are required. If no If no changes are required the DD Form 365-4 will be re-changes are required the DD Form 365-4 will be re-dated and initialed in the block to certify their dated and initialed in the block to certify their currencycurrency..


Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.Paragraph 7-6. Reviewing Weight and Balance File.

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• All weight and balance records will be review every All weight and balance records will be review every 12 months. The last day of the month is the final day 12 months. The last day of the month is the final day for completing the review.for completing the review.

• All weight and balance records will be review every All weight and balance records will be review every 12 months. The last day of the month is the final day 12 months. The last day of the month is the final day for completing the review.for completing the review.


Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing.Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing.

Each aircraft will be weighed when:Each aircraft will be weighed when:

Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing.Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing.


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• Overhaul or major airframe repairs are accomplished.Overhaul or major airframe repairs are accomplished.

• Any modifications or component replacements Any modifications or component replacements (including painting) have been made for which the (including painting) have been made for which the weight and center-of-gravity cannot be accurately weight and center-of-gravity cannot be accurately computed.computed.

• Overhaul or major airframe repairs are accomplished.Overhaul or major airframe repairs are accomplished.

• Any modifications or component replacements Any modifications or component replacements (including painting) have been made for which the (including painting) have been made for which the weight and center-of-gravity cannot be accurately weight and center-of-gravity cannot be accurately computed.computed.


• Weight and center-of-gravity data records are Weight and center-of-gravity data records are suspected to be in error.suspected to be in error.

• The period since the previous weighing reaches 24 The period since the previous weighing reaches 24 months for a Class 2 aircraft or 36 months for a class months for a Class 2 aircraft or 36 months for a class 1 aircraft. 1 aircraft.

• Weight and center-of-gravity data records are Weight and center-of-gravity data records are suspected to be in error.suspected to be in error.

• The period since the previous weighing reaches 24 The period since the previous weighing reaches 24 months for a Class 2 aircraft or 36 months for a class months for a Class 2 aircraft or 36 months for a class 1 aircraft. 1 aircraft.

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Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing. (continued)Paragraph 7-7. Aircraft Weighing. (continued)





• The weight records supplied with a new aircraft The weight records supplied with a new aircraft may be used in lieu of initial weighing.may be used in lieu of initial weighing.

• If these weighing criteria are not met, the aircraft If these weighing criteria are not met, the aircraft status will change to red “X” until they are met.status will change to red “X” until they are met.

• Any maintenance facility providing weighing Any maintenance facility providing weighing service will ensure that all aircraft weighing service will ensure that all aircraft weighing equipment is tested and certified for accuracy.equipment is tested and certified for accuracy.

• The weight records supplied with a new aircraft The weight records supplied with a new aircraft may be used in lieu of initial weighing.may be used in lieu of initial weighing.

• If these weighing criteria are not met, the aircraft If these weighing criteria are not met, the aircraft status will change to red “X” until they are met.status will change to red “X” until they are met.

• Any maintenance facility providing weighing Any maintenance facility providing weighing service will ensure that all aircraft weighing service will ensure that all aircraft weighing equipment is tested and certified for accuracy.equipment is tested and certified for accuracy.

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CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is DD Form 365-3 Chart C used for?

Answer: DD Form 365-3 Chart C is used to record any permanent changes in the aircraft’s basic weight or center-of-gravity when the aircraft is modified.

Question: Define temporary?

Answer: Temporary is defined as 90 days or less.

CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is DD Form 365-3 Chart C used for?

Answer: DD Form 365-3 Chart C is used to record any permanent changes in the aircraft’s basic weight or center-of-gravity when the aircraft is modified.

Question: Define temporary?

Answer: Temporary is defined as 90 days or less.



Upon completion of this enabling learning objective Upon completion of this enabling learning objective the student will:the student will:

ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-1500-342-23 pertaining to the weight terms.1500-342-23 pertaining to the weight terms.

CONDITION: CONDITION: From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems From the TH-67 Aircraft Systems Student Handout, the student will be able to provide Student Handout, the student will be able to provide the solutions.the solutions.

STANDARD: Discuss the weight terms in accordance STANDARD: Discuss the weight terms in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.



ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-1500-342-23 pertaining to the weight terms.1500-342-23 pertaining to the weight terms.


STANDARD: Discuss the weight terms in accordance STANDARD: Discuss the weight terms in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.


TM 55-1500-342-23. Army Aviation Maintenance TM 55-1500-342-23. Army Aviation Maintenance Engineering Manual - Weight and Balance. Engineering Manual - Weight and Balance. TM 55-1500-342-23. Army Aviation Maintenance TM 55-1500-342-23. Army Aviation Maintenance Engineering Manual - Weight and Balance. Engineering Manual - Weight and Balance.

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This is the technical manual on weight and balance. It This is the technical manual on weight and balance. It defines the terms associated with performing weight defines the terms associated with performing weight and balance operations and also gives instructions on and balance operations and also gives instructions on how to perform the necessary computations used to how to perform the necessary computations used to arrive at takeoff and landing gross weights. In arrive at takeoff and landing gross weights. In addition, the purposes for the weight and balance addition, the purposes for the weight and balance forms are identified and the weight and balance files forms are identified and the weight and balance files are thoroughly explained. For more complex aircraft, are thoroughly explained. For more complex aircraft, the load adjuster kit is also explained and instructions the load adjuster kit is also explained and instructions for its use are provided.for its use are provided.

This is the technical manual on weight and balance. It This is the technical manual on weight and balance. It defines the terms associated with performing weight defines the terms associated with performing weight and balance operations and also gives instructions on and balance operations and also gives instructions on how to perform the necessary computations used to how to perform the necessary computations used to arrive at takeoff and landing gross weights. In arrive at takeoff and landing gross weights. In addition, the purposes for the weight and balance addition, the purposes for the weight and balance forms are identified and the weight and balance files forms are identified and the weight and balance files are thoroughly explained. For more complex aircraft, are thoroughly explained. For more complex aircraft, the load adjuster kit is also explained and instructions the load adjuster kit is also explained and instructions for its use are provided.for its use are provided.


Weight Definitions.Weight Definitions.Weight Definitions.Weight Definitions.

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• Basic Weight. Basic weight of an aircraft is that Basic Weight. Basic weight of an aircraft is that weight which includes all filled hydraulic and oil weight which includes all filled hydraulic and oil systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and fixed systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and fixed equipment.equipment.

NOTENOTE: The basic weight varies with structural : The basic weight varies with structural modifications and changes of fixed aircraft equipment.modifications and changes of fixed aircraft equipment.

• Basic Weight. Basic weight of an aircraft is that Basic Weight. Basic weight of an aircraft is that weight which includes all filled hydraulic and oil weight which includes all filled hydraulic and oil systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and fixed systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and fixed equipment.equipment.

NOTENOTE: The basic weight varies with structural : The basic weight varies with structural modifications and changes of fixed aircraft equipment.modifications and changes of fixed aircraft equipment.


• Operating Weight. Operating weight includes the Operating Weight. Operating weight includes the basic weight plus aircrew, the aircrew’s baggage, basic weight plus aircrew, the aircrew’s baggage, steward’s equipment, and emergency and other steward’s equipment, and emergency and other equipment that may be required.equipment that may be required.

• Total Aircraft Weight. Total Aircraft weight is Total Aircraft Weight. Total Aircraft weight is operating weight plus the weight of takeoff fuel and operating weight plus the weight of takeoff fuel and the weight of water injection fluid, if applicable.the weight of water injection fluid, if applicable.

• Operating Weight. Operating weight includes the Operating Weight. Operating weight includes the basic weight plus aircrew, the aircrew’s baggage, basic weight plus aircrew, the aircrew’s baggage, steward’s equipment, and emergency and other steward’s equipment, and emergency and other equipment that may be required.equipment that may be required.

• Total Aircraft Weight. Total Aircraft weight is Total Aircraft Weight. Total Aircraft weight is operating weight plus the weight of takeoff fuel and operating weight plus the weight of takeoff fuel and the weight of water injection fluid, if applicable.the weight of water injection fluid, if applicable.

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• Zero fuel Weight. Operating weight (ref. 9) plus Zero fuel Weight. Operating weight (ref. 9) plus payload (ref. 13).payload (ref. 13).

NOTE: Another way of expressing zero fuel weight is: NOTE: Another way of expressing zero fuel weight is: Takeoff weight (ref. 16) minus takeoff fuel weight (ref. Takeoff weight (ref. 16) minus takeoff fuel weight (ref. 10).10).

• Takeoff condition (Gross Weight). Takeoff gross Takeoff condition (Gross Weight). Takeoff gross weight includes the operating weight plus fuel, cargo, weight includes the operating weight plus fuel, cargo, passengers, ammunitions, bombs, auxiliary fuel passengers, ammunitions, bombs, auxiliary fuel tanks, etc.tanks, etc.

• Zero fuel Weight. Operating weight (ref. 9) plus Zero fuel Weight. Operating weight (ref. 9) plus payload (ref. 13).payload (ref. 13).

NOTE: Another way of expressing zero fuel weight is: NOTE: Another way of expressing zero fuel weight is: Takeoff weight (ref. 16) minus takeoff fuel weight (ref. Takeoff weight (ref. 16) minus takeoff fuel weight (ref. 10).10).

• Takeoff condition (Gross Weight). Takeoff gross Takeoff condition (Gross Weight). Takeoff gross weight includes the operating weight plus fuel, cargo, weight includes the operating weight plus fuel, cargo, passengers, ammunitions, bombs, auxiliary fuel passengers, ammunitions, bombs, auxiliary fuel tanks, etc.tanks, etc.

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• Landing Condition (Gross Weight). Landing Landing Condition (Gross Weight). Landing condition is the takeoff gross weight minus items condition is the takeoff gross weight minus items expended during flight.expended during flight.

• Landing Condition (Gross Weight). Landing Landing Condition (Gross Weight). Landing condition is the takeoff gross weight minus items condition is the takeoff gross weight minus items expended during flight.expended during flight.

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Weight versus Aircraft Performance. Weight versus Aircraft Performance.

An aircraft is designed for specific weight limitations An aircraft is designed for specific weight limitations which cannot be exceeded without compromising which cannot be exceeded without compromising safety. Overloading an aircraft may cause structural safety. Overloading an aircraft may cause structural failure. An increase in gross weight will have the failure. An increase in gross weight will have the following effects on aircraft performance:following effects on aircraft performance:

Weight versus Aircraft Performance. Weight versus Aircraft Performance.

An aircraft is designed for specific weight limitations An aircraft is designed for specific weight limitations which cannot be exceeded without compromising which cannot be exceeded without compromising safety. Overloading an aircraft may cause structural safety. Overloading an aircraft may cause structural failure. An increase in gross weight will have the failure. An increase in gross weight will have the following effects on aircraft performance:following effects on aircraft performance:

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• Increase takeoff distance.Increase takeoff distance.

• Reduce hover performance.Reduce hover performance.

• Reduce rate of climb.Reduce rate of climb.

• Reduce cruising speed.Reduce cruising speed.

• Increase takeoff distance.Increase takeoff distance.

• Reduce hover performance.Reduce hover performance.

• Reduce rate of climb.Reduce rate of climb.

• Reduce cruising speed.Reduce cruising speed.


• Reduce stalling speed.Reduce stalling speed.

• Reduce maneuverability.Reduce maneuverability.

• Reduce hover ceiling.Reduce hover ceiling.

• Reduce range.Reduce range.

• Increase landing distances.Increase landing distances.

• Instability.Instability.

• Reduce stalling speed.Reduce stalling speed.

• Reduce maneuverability.Reduce maneuverability.

• Reduce hover ceiling.Reduce hover ceiling.

• Reduce range.Reduce range.

• Increase landing distances.Increase landing distances.

• Instability.Instability.

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Weight versus Aircraft Performance. (continued)Weight versus Aircraft Performance. (continued)Weight versus Aircraft Performance. (continued)Weight versus Aircraft Performance. (continued)


CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is the definition for basic weight?

Answer: Basic weight is that weight that includes all filled hydraulic and oil systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and all fixed equipment (this includes the first aid kit and fire extinguisher).

Question: What is the definition of Zero Fuel Weight?

Answer: Zero fuel weight is Operating Weight (ref 9) plus Distribution of Allowable Load, Payload , (ref 13).

CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is the definition for basic weight?

Answer: Basic weight is that weight that includes all filled hydraulic and oil systems, trapped and unusable fuel, and all fixed equipment (this includes the first aid kit and fire extinguisher).

Question: What is the definition of Zero Fuel Weight?

Answer: Zero fuel weight is Operating Weight (ref 9) plus Distribution of Allowable Load, Payload , (ref 13).




ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-1500-342-23 pertaining to balance definitions.1500-342-23 pertaining to balance definitions.


STANDARD: Discuss the balance terms in STANDARD: Discuss the balance terms in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.



ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-ACTION: Identify the information contained in TM 55-1500-342-23 pertaining to balance definitions.1500-342-23 pertaining to balance definitions.


STANDARD: Discuss the balance terms in STANDARD: Discuss the balance terms in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.


Balance Definitions.Balance Definitions.Balance Definitions.Balance Definitions.

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Gross Weight Moment. Gross Weight Moment. Gross Weight Moment. Gross Weight Moment.

• Gross weight moment is the sum of moments of all Gross weight moment is the sum of moments of all items in the gross weight condition. The gross weight items in the gross weight condition. The gross weight moment is the product of gross moment is the product of gross weightweight times the times the armarm (W x A = Moment). The distance used in calculating a (W x A = Moment). The distance used in calculating a moment is referred to as the arm or moment arm. The moment is referred to as the arm or moment arm. The result of W x A is in inch - pounds.result of W x A is in inch - pounds.

• Gross weight moment is the sum of moments of all Gross weight moment is the sum of moments of all items in the gross weight condition. The gross weight items in the gross weight condition. The gross weight moment is the product of gross moment is the product of gross weightweight times the times the armarm (W x A = Moment). The distance used in calculating a (W x A = Moment). The distance used in calculating a moment is referred to as the arm or moment arm. The moment is referred to as the arm or moment arm. The result of W x A is in inch - pounds.result of W x A is in inch - pounds.


• Basic Arm. Basic arm is the distance from the Basic Arm. Basic arm is the distance from the reference datum to the center-of-gravity (CG) of an reference datum to the center-of-gravity (CG) of an item placed in the aircraft. It is obtained by dividing item placed in the aircraft. It is obtained by dividing the basic moment by the basic weight.the basic moment by the basic weight.

• Basic Arm. Basic arm is the distance from the Basic Arm. Basic arm is the distance from the reference datum to the center-of-gravity (CG) of an reference datum to the center-of-gravity (CG) of an item placed in the aircraft. It is obtained by dividing item placed in the aircraft. It is obtained by dividing the basic moment by the basic weight.the basic moment by the basic weight.

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• Reference Datum. Reference datum is an imaginary Reference Datum. Reference datum is an imaginary plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and is usually located at or near the nose of aircraft and is usually located at or near the nose of the aircraft to eliminate arms with a minus value. In the aircraft to eliminate arms with a minus value. In the TH-67, the reference datum line is located 55.1 the TH-67, the reference datum line is located 55.1 inches forward of the forward jack point centerline. inches forward of the forward jack point centerline. This will place the reference datum at the base of the This will place the reference datum at the base of the pitot tube. This will be fuselage station “O”.pitot tube. This will be fuselage station “O”.

NOTENOTE: If a negative arm is encountered, the : If a negative arm is encountered, the corresponding moment will be negative.corresponding moment will be negative.

• Reference Datum. Reference datum is an imaginary Reference Datum. Reference datum is an imaginary plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and is usually located at or near the nose of aircraft and is usually located at or near the nose of the aircraft to eliminate arms with a minus value. In the aircraft to eliminate arms with a minus value. In the TH-67, the reference datum line is located 55.1 the TH-67, the reference datum line is located 55.1 inches forward of the forward jack point centerline. inches forward of the forward jack point centerline. This will place the reference datum at the base of the This will place the reference datum at the base of the pitot tube. This will be fuselage station “O”.pitot tube. This will be fuselage station “O”.

NOTENOTE: If a negative arm is encountered, the : If a negative arm is encountered, the corresponding moment will be negative.corresponding moment will be negative.

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• Center-of-Gravity. Center-of-gravity is the point at Center-of-Gravity. Center-of-gravity is the point at which, if lifted, the helicopter would be balanced. It which, if lifted, the helicopter would be balanced. It can be found by dividing the total moments by the can be found by dividing the total moments by the total gross weight. total gross weight.

• Center-of-Gravity. Center-of-gravity is the point at Center-of-Gravity. Center-of-gravity is the point at which, if lifted, the helicopter would be balanced. It which, if lifted, the helicopter would be balanced. It can be found by dividing the total moments by the can be found by dividing the total moments by the total gross weight. total gross weight.

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EXAMPLEEXAMPLE: CG = : CG = Total MomentsTotal Moments Total WeightTotal Weight

EXAMPLEEXAMPLE: CG = : CG = Total MomentsTotal Moments Total WeightTotal Weight


CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is the formula for moment?

Answer: The formula for moment is weight times the arm equals the moment (WxA=M) divided by the index.

Question: What is the definition of Reference Datum?

Answer: Reference Datum is an imaginary plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis at the nose of the aircraft from which all measurements of arm are taken.

CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: What is the formula for moment?

Answer: The formula for moment is weight times the arm equals the moment (WxA=M) divided by the index.

Question: What is the definition of Reference Datum?

Answer: Reference Datum is an imaginary plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis at the nose of the aircraft from which all measurements of arm are taken.




ACTION: Identify the information contained in the TH-ACTION: Identify the information contained in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement pertaining to weight and 67 Operator’s Supplement pertaining to weight and balance computations.balance computations.


STANDARD: Discuss the information in chapters five STANDARD: Discuss the information in chapters five and six pertaining to weight and balance in and six pertaining to weight and balance in accordance with (IAW) the TH-67 Operator’s accordance with (IAW) the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement.Supplement.



ACTION: Identify the information contained in the TH-ACTION: Identify the information contained in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement pertaining to weight and 67 Operator’s Supplement pertaining to weight and balance computations.balance computations.


STANDARD: Discuss the information in chapters five STANDARD: Discuss the information in chapters five and six pertaining to weight and balance in and six pertaining to weight and balance in accordance with (IAW) the TH-67 Operator’s accordance with (IAW) the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement.Supplement.


Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.

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• Maximum allowable gross weight for hover/flight is Maximum allowable gross weight for hover/flight is 3,350 pounds.3,350 pounds.

• VFR CG limits are from stations 106.0 114.2; VFR CG limits are from stations 106.0 114.2; however, the aft limits are variable depending on however, the aft limits are variable depending on aircraft gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s aircraft gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-4.Supplement Figure 6-4.

• IFR CG limits are from station 106.0 to 110.0 at 2,400 IFR CG limits are from station 106.0 to 110.0 at 2,400 to 3,350 pounds gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s to 3,350 pounds gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-4.Supplement Figure 6-4.

• Maximum allowable gross weight for hover/flight is Maximum allowable gross weight for hover/flight is 3,350 pounds.3,350 pounds.

• VFR CG limits are from stations 106.0 114.2; VFR CG limits are from stations 106.0 114.2; however, the aft limits are variable depending on however, the aft limits are variable depending on aircraft gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s aircraft gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-4.Supplement Figure 6-4.

• IFR CG limits are from station 106.0 to 110.0 at 2,400 IFR CG limits are from station 106.0 to 110.0 at 2,400 to 3,350 pounds gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s to 3,350 pounds gross weight. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-4.Supplement Figure 6-4.


• Minimum front seat weight, single pilot, is 170 Minimum front seat weight, single pilot, is 170 pounds.pounds.

• Lateral CG limits are 3.0 inches left of aircraft Lateral CG limits are 3.0 inches left of aircraft centerline and 4.0 inches right of centerline. Refer to centerline and 4.0 inches right of centerline. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-3.the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-3.

• Minimum front seat weight, single pilot, is 170 Minimum front seat weight, single pilot, is 170 pounds.pounds.

• Lateral CG limits are 3.0 inches left of aircraft Lateral CG limits are 3.0 inches left of aircraft centerline and 4.0 inches right of centerline. Refer to centerline and 4.0 inches right of centerline. Refer to the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-3.the Operator’s Supplement Figure 6-3.


Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.Limitations Chapter 5.


Chapter six in this book is devoted to weight and Chapter six in this book is devoted to weight and balance data. The aircraft classification is stated in balance data. The aircraft classification is stated in this chapter. Charts, figures, and graphs are provided this chapter. Charts, figures, and graphs are provided to be used in computing weight and balance data. to be used in computing weight and balance data. This chapter is the tool used most often by you, the This chapter is the tool used most often by you, the operator. operator.

• Paragraph 6-2. This is a class 2 aircraft.Paragraph 6-2. This is a class 2 aircraft.

Chapter six in this book is devoted to weight and Chapter six in this book is devoted to weight and balance data. The aircraft classification is stated in balance data. The aircraft classification is stated in this chapter. Charts, figures, and graphs are provided this chapter. Charts, figures, and graphs are provided to be used in computing weight and balance data. to be used in computing weight and balance data. This chapter is the tool used most often by you, the This chapter is the tool used most often by you, the operator. operator.

• Paragraph 6-2. This is a class 2 aircraft.Paragraph 6-2. This is a class 2 aircraft.


Chapter 6Chapter 6


Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations. Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations.

This figure illustrates the various fuselage stations This figure illustrates the various fuselage stations and reference datum lines unique to the TH-67 and reference datum lines unique to the TH-67 aircraft. This diagram is used primarily by aircraft. This diagram is used primarily by maintenance personnel to accurately locate the maintenance personnel to accurately locate the position that equipment is added to, removed from, position that equipment is added to, removed from, or relocated to, whenever the basic configuration is or relocated to, whenever the basic configuration is altered. The pilot uses this chart to verify the data altered. The pilot uses this chart to verify the data entered on DA Forms 2408-13-1 and 2408-14-1 is entered on DA Forms 2408-13-1 and 2408-14-1 is correct. correct.

Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations. Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations.

This figure illustrates the various fuselage stations This figure illustrates the various fuselage stations and reference datum lines unique to the TH-67 and reference datum lines unique to the TH-67 aircraft. This diagram is used primarily by aircraft. This diagram is used primarily by maintenance personnel to accurately locate the maintenance personnel to accurately locate the position that equipment is added to, removed from, position that equipment is added to, removed from, or relocated to, whenever the basic configuration is or relocated to, whenever the basic configuration is altered. The pilot uses this chart to verify the data altered. The pilot uses this chart to verify the data entered on DA Forms 2408-13-1 and 2408-14-1 is entered on DA Forms 2408-13-1 and 2408-14-1 is correct. correct.


Chapter 6Chapter 6

Figure 6-1 Fuselage Stations


• Figure 6-3 Lateral vs Longitudinal Center-of-Figure 6-3 Lateral vs Longitudinal Center-of-Gravity. This figure depicts 4.0 inches of right cyclic Gravity. This figure depicts 4.0 inches of right cyclic travel and only 3.0 inches of left cyclic travel. The travel and only 3.0 inches of left cyclic travel. The 1.25 degree transmission tilt to the left to help 1.25 degree transmission tilt to the left to help compensate for translating tendency, accounts for compensate for translating tendency, accounts for the cyclic displacement at a hover.the cyclic displacement at a hover.

• Figure 6-3 Lateral vs Longitudinal Center-of-Figure 6-3 Lateral vs Longitudinal Center-of-Gravity. This figure depicts 4.0 inches of right cyclic Gravity. This figure depicts 4.0 inches of right cyclic travel and only 3.0 inches of left cyclic travel. The travel and only 3.0 inches of left cyclic travel. The 1.25 degree transmission tilt to the left to help 1.25 degree transmission tilt to the left to help compensate for translating tendency, accounts for compensate for translating tendency, accounts for the cyclic displacement at a hover.the cyclic displacement at a hover.


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• Figure 6-4 Center-of -Gravity Limits Chart. This Figure 6-4 Center-of -Gravity Limits Chart. This figure is used to determine the authorized figure is used to determine the authorized longitudinal limits, at critical gross weights, to verify longitudinal limits, at critical gross weights, to verify full longitudinal cyclic control is available.full longitudinal cyclic control is available.

• Figure 6-4 Center-of -Gravity Limits Chart. This Figure 6-4 Center-of -Gravity Limits Chart. This figure is used to determine the authorized figure is used to determine the authorized longitudinal limits, at critical gross weights, to verify longitudinal limits, at critical gross weights, to verify full longitudinal cyclic control is available.full longitudinal cyclic control is available.


Chapter 6Chapter 6

Figure 6-4 VFR Center of Gravity Limits Chart


• Paragraph 6-9 Fuel Loading Tables. These charts Paragraph 6-9 Fuel Loading Tables. These charts are used to accurately determine the weight, arm, and are used to accurately determine the weight, arm, and moment of various quantities of primary and alternate moment of various quantities of primary and alternate fuel. Should the exact quantity not be listed on the fuel. Should the exact quantity not be listed on the chart, it may be necessary to interpolate to arrive at chart, it may be necessary to interpolate to arrive at the exact value.the exact value.

• Paragraph 6-9 Fuel Loading Tables. These charts Paragraph 6-9 Fuel Loading Tables. These charts are used to accurately determine the weight, arm, and are used to accurately determine the weight, arm, and moment of various quantities of primary and alternate moment of various quantities of primary and alternate fuel. Should the exact quantity not be listed on the fuel. Should the exact quantity not be listed on the chart, it may be necessary to interpolate to arrive at chart, it may be necessary to interpolate to arrive at the exact value.the exact value.


Chapter 6Chapter 6

Fuel Loading Table Page 6-7

Fuel Loading Table Page 6-8


Paragraph 6-11 Cabin and Baggage Compartment Paragraph 6-11 Cabin and Baggage Compartment Table of Moments. Table of Moments. Paragraph 6-11 Cabin and Baggage Compartment Paragraph 6-11 Cabin and Baggage Compartment Table of Moments. Table of Moments.


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• This table is used to determine the moments of This table is used to determine the moments of various items the Pilot-in-Command places on board various items the Pilot-in-Command places on board the aircraft. These items include the crew (pilot, the aircraft. These items include the crew (pilot, copilot, and observer), personal baggage, cargo, and copilot, and observer), personal baggage, cargo, and passengers. Actual weight will result in more accurate passengers. Actual weight will result in more accurate data. Consequently, if the values you are searching for data. Consequently, if the values you are searching for are not listed on the table, you may need to interpolate are not listed on the table, you may need to interpolate to arrive at exact values.to arrive at exact values.

• This table is used to determine the moments of This table is used to determine the moments of various items the Pilot-in-Command places on board various items the Pilot-in-Command places on board the aircraft. These items include the crew (pilot, the aircraft. These items include the crew (pilot, copilot, and observer), personal baggage, cargo, and copilot, and observer), personal baggage, cargo, and passengers. Actual weight will result in more accurate passengers. Actual weight will result in more accurate data. Consequently, if the values you are searching for data. Consequently, if the values you are searching for are not listed on the table, you may need to interpolate are not listed on the table, you may need to interpolate to arrive at exact values.to arrive at exact values.

Cabin and Baggage Compartment

Table of Moments Page 6-9

Cabin and Baggage Compartment

Table of Moments Page 6-10


CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: Which chapter in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement is devoted to Weight and Balance?

Answer: Chapter six in the TH-67 Operator’s supplement is devoted to Weight and Balance.

Question: What class is the TH-67 Aircraft?

Answer: The TH-67 is a class two aircraft.

CHECK ON LEARNING:

Question: Which chapter in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement is devoted to Weight and Balance?

Answer: Chapter six in the TH-67 Operator’s supplement is devoted to Weight and Balance.

Question: What class is the TH-67 Aircraft?

Answer: The TH-67 is a class two aircraft.




ACTION: Apply the weight and balance instructions ACTION: Apply the weight and balance instructions correctly in preparing a DD Form 365-4 during a correctly in preparing a DD Form 365-4 during a practical exercise.practical exercise.


STANDARD: Apply the information discussed in the STANDARD: Apply the information discussed in the previous ELO’s in completing the practical exercise previous ELO’s in completing the practical exercise in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.



ACTION: Apply the weight and balance instructions ACTION: Apply the weight and balance instructions correctly in preparing a DD Form 365-4 during a correctly in preparing a DD Form 365-4 during a practical exercise.practical exercise.


STANDARD: Apply the information discussed in the STANDARD: Apply the information discussed in the previous ELO’s in completing the practical exercise previous ELO’s in completing the practical exercise in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.in accordance with (IAW) TM 55-1500-342-23.


PRACTICAL EXERCISE #1PRACTICAL

EXERCISE #1


STEP 1--Insert the identifying information at the top STEP 1--Insert the identifying information at the top of the form on the TRANSPORT side.of the form on the TRANSPORT side.STEP 1--Insert the identifying information at the top STEP 1--Insert the identifying information at the top of the form on the TRANSPORT side.of the form on the TRANSPORT side.

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Reference 1--Enter the basic weight and moment. Reference 1--Enter the basic weight and moment. Obtain this information from the last entry on DD Obtain this information from the last entry on DD Form 365-3 Chart C. Also, record the INDEX obtained Form 365-3 Chart C. Also, record the INDEX obtained from the top of the moment columns on Chart C.from the top of the moment columns on Chart C.

NOTENOTE: If you are completing this form because your : If you are completing this form because your mission does not match any of the typical loads on mission does not match any of the typical loads on file, you may use the information in reference 1 from file, you may use the information in reference 1 from the forms in the back of your aircraft’s logbook (or the forms in the back of your aircraft’s logbook (or flight planning area) provided they are still current.flight planning area) provided they are still current.

STEP 2--STEP 2--

Reference 1--Enter the basic weight and moment. Reference 1--Enter the basic weight and moment. Obtain this information from the last entry on DD Obtain this information from the last entry on DD Form 365-3 Chart C. Also, record the INDEX obtained Form 365-3 Chart C. Also, record the INDEX obtained from the top of the moment columns on Chart C.from the top of the moment columns on Chart C.

NOTENOTE: If you are completing this form because your : If you are completing this form because your mission does not match any of the typical loads on mission does not match any of the typical loads on file, you may use the information in reference 1 from file, you may use the information in reference 1 from the forms in the back of your aircraft’s logbook (or the forms in the back of your aircraft’s logbook (or flight planning area) provided they are still current.flight planning area) provided they are still current.

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Reference 2--Leave blank or include “Part of Basic Reference 2--Leave blank or include “Part of Basic Weight”.Weight”.

STEP 3--STEP 3--

Reference 2--Leave blank or include “Part of Basic Reference 2--Leave blank or include “Part of Basic Weight”.Weight”.

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STEP 4--STEP 4--

Reference 3--Enter the number of crewmembers in Reference 3--Enter the number of crewmembers in the item number and record their combined weight in the item number and record their combined weight in the weight columns and their combined moments in the weight columns and their combined moments in the moments column.the moments column.

Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the index.Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the index.

Use Table 6-11Use Table 6-11

STEP 4--STEP 4--

Reference 3--Enter the number of crewmembers in Reference 3--Enter the number of crewmembers in the item number and record their combined weight in the item number and record their combined weight in the weight columns and their combined moments in the weight columns and their combined moments in the moments column.the moments column.

Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the index.Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the index.

Use Table 6-11Use Table 6-11

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STEP 5--STEP 5--

Reference 4--Enter the total weight and moment of Reference 4--Enter the total weight and moment of the crew’s personal equipment that is placed in the the crew’s personal equipment that is placed in the baggage compartment. Use Table 6-11.baggage compartment. Use Table 6-11.

Remember to divide the moment by the index.Remember to divide the moment by the index.

STEP 5--STEP 5--

Reference 4--Enter the total weight and moment of Reference 4--Enter the total weight and moment of the crew’s personal equipment that is placed in the the crew’s personal equipment that is placed in the baggage compartment. Use Table 6-11.baggage compartment. Use Table 6-11.


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STEP 6--STEP 6--

Reference 5--Normally not applicable.Reference 5--Normally not applicable.

STEP 6--STEP 6--



STEP 7--STEP 7--

Reference 6--Normally not applicable. The TH-67’s Reference 6--Normally not applicable. The TH-67’s emergency equipment (first aide kit and fire emergency equipment (first aide kit and fire extinguisher) is part of the basic weight.extinguisher) is part of the basic weight.

STEP 7--STEP 7--

Reference 6--Normally not applicable. The TH-67’s Reference 6--Normally not applicable. The TH-67’s emergency equipment (first aide kit and fire emergency equipment (first aide kit and fire extinguisher) is part of the basic weight.extinguisher) is part of the basic weight.


STEP 8--STEP 8--


STEP 8--STEP 8--



STEP 9--STEP 9--

Reference 8--Normally not used.Reference 8--Normally not used.

STEP 9--STEP 9--

Reference 8--Normally not used.Reference 8--Normally not used.


STEP 10--STEP 10--

Reference 9--Total the weight columns and moment Reference 9--Total the weight columns and moment columns (references 1 thru 8) and record the total in columns (references 1 thru 8) and record the total in their respective columns.their respective columns.

STEP 10--STEP 10--

Reference 9--Total the weight columns and moment Reference 9--Total the weight columns and moment columns (references 1 thru 8) and record the total in columns (references 1 thru 8) and record the total in their respective columns.their respective columns.

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STEP 11--STEP 11--

Reference 10--Record the quantity of fuel in gallons, Reference 10--Record the quantity of fuel in gallons, fuel weight and fuel moment in their respective fuel weight and fuel moment in their respective columns. Use Fuel Loading Tables Paragraph 6-9.columns. Use Fuel Loading Tables Paragraph 6-9.


STEP 11--STEP 11--

Reference 10--Record the quantity of fuel in gallons, Reference 10--Record the quantity of fuel in gallons, fuel weight and fuel moment in their respective fuel weight and fuel moment in their respective columns. Use Fuel Loading Tables Paragraph 6-9.columns. Use Fuel Loading Tables Paragraph 6-9.


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STEP 12--STEP 12--

Reference 11--Not used in the TH-67.Reference 11--Not used in the TH-67.

STEP 12--STEP 12--

Reference 11--Not used in the TH-67.Reference 11--Not used in the TH-67.


STEP 13--STEP 13--

Reference 12--Record the weight and moment totals Reference 12--Record the weight and moment totals (references 9 thru 11) in their respective columns.(references 9 thru 11) in their respective columns.

STEP 13--STEP 13--

Reference 12--Record the weight and moment totals Reference 12--Record the weight and moment totals (references 9 thru 11) in their respective columns.(references 9 thru 11) in their respective columns.

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STEP 14--STEP 14--

Reference 13--Record the quantity, weight, and Reference 13--Record the quantity, weight, and location of any passengers that are not location of any passengers that are not crewmembers in the columns provided. Record any crewmembers in the columns provided. Record any additional cargo stored in the baggage compartment additional cargo stored in the baggage compartment (that is not the crew’s personal equipment) in the (that is not the crew’s personal equipment) in the columns provided. Record the passenger’s weight columns provided. Record the passenger’s weight and moment in their respective columns. On the next and moment in their respective columns. On the next line, record the cargo’s total weight and moment in line, record the cargo’s total weight and moment in their respective columns. Use table 6-11 or the their respective columns. Use table 6-11 or the formula:formula:

Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the Index.Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the Index.

STEP 14--STEP 14--

Reference 13--Record the quantity, weight, and Reference 13--Record the quantity, weight, and location of any passengers that are not location of any passengers that are not crewmembers in the columns provided. Record any crewmembers in the columns provided. Record any additional cargo stored in the baggage compartment additional cargo stored in the baggage compartment (that is not the crew’s personal equipment) in the (that is not the crew’s personal equipment) in the columns provided. Record the passenger’s weight columns provided. Record the passenger’s weight and moment in their respective columns. On the next and moment in their respective columns. On the next line, record the cargo’s total weight and moment in line, record the cargo’s total weight and moment in their respective columns. Use table 6-11 or the their respective columns. Use table 6-11 or the formula:formula:

Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the Index.Weight X Arm = Moment divided by the Index.


NOTENOTE: Reference 14 and 15 are normally not : Reference 14 and 15 are normally not applicable for helicopters unless specifically applicable for helicopters unless specifically required by command policy.required by command policy.

NOTENOTE: Reference 14 and 15 are normally not : Reference 14 and 15 are normally not applicable for helicopters unless specifically applicable for helicopters unless specifically required by command policy.required by command policy.


STEP 15--STEP 15--

Reference 14--Record zero fuel weight and moment Reference 14--Record zero fuel weight and moment in the place provided. Use the definition for “Zero in the place provided. Use the definition for “Zero Fuel Weight” to arrive at the answer, I.e. Operating Fuel Weight” to arrive at the answer, I.e. Operating Weight, reference 9 plus Distribution of Allowable Weight, reference 9 plus Distribution of Allowable Load reference 13, (cargo and passengers); or, Load reference 13, (cargo and passengers); or, Takeoff Condition reference 16, minus Takeoff Fuel, Takeoff Condition reference 16, minus Takeoff Fuel, reference 10.reference 10.

STEP 15--STEP 15--

Reference 14--Record zero fuel weight and moment Reference 14--Record zero fuel weight and moment in the place provided. Use the definition for “Zero in the place provided. Use the definition for “Zero Fuel Weight” to arrive at the answer, I.e. Operating Fuel Weight” to arrive at the answer, I.e. Operating Weight, reference 9 plus Distribution of Allowable Weight, reference 9 plus Distribution of Allowable Load reference 13, (cargo and passengers); or, Load reference 13, (cargo and passengers); or, Takeoff Condition reference 16, minus Takeoff Fuel, Takeoff Condition reference 16, minus Takeoff Fuel, reference 10.reference 10.

FK 489927


2 20 0 2 3 2 9

3 6 0 5 1745 0 7 4

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 45 5 3 6 5 9

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 326752874

82.6


STEP 15--STEP 15--

Reference 14--(continued).Reference 14--(continued).

Using the Zero Fuel weight and moment just solved Using the Zero Fuel weight and moment just solved for, determine the Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Use for, determine the Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Use the formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight the formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight times the Index = Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Round times the Index = Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Round up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch.up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch.

STEP 15--STEP 15--


Using the Zero Fuel weight and moment just solved Using the Zero Fuel weight and moment just solved for, determine the Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Use for, determine the Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Use the formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight the formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight times the Index = Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Round times the Index = Zero Fuel Center-of-Gravity. Round up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch.up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch.

FK 489927


2 20 0 2 3 2 9

3 6 0 5 1745 0 7 4

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 45 5 3 6 5 9

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 326752874

82.6

107.4


STEP 16--STEP 16--

Reference 16--Record sums of weights and moments Reference 16--Record sums of weights and moments column totals (reference 12 and reference 13), in column totals (reference 12 and reference 13), in their respective columns.their respective columns.

STEP 16--STEP 16--

Reference 16--Record sums of weights and moments Reference 16--Record sums of weights and moments column totals (reference 12 and reference 13), in column totals (reference 12 and reference 13), in their respective columns.their respective columns.

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STEP 17--STEP 17--

Reference 17--Compute Center-of-Gravity at takeoff Reference 17--Compute Center-of-Gravity at takeoff using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition (uncorrected) Center-of-Gravity. Always round the (uncorrected) Center-of-Gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.Record the result in the space provided.

STEP 17--STEP 17--

Reference 17--Compute Center-of-Gravity at takeoff Reference 17--Compute Center-of-Gravity at takeoff using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition (uncorrected) Center-of-Gravity. Always round the (uncorrected) Center-of-Gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.Record the result in the space provided.

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 3

109.4


STEP 18--STEP 18--

Reference 18--When the takeoff weight, reference 16, Reference 18--When the takeoff weight, reference 16, or the takeoff CG, reference 17, are not within or the takeoff CG, reference 17, are not within permissible limits, changes in the amount or permissible limits, changes in the amount or distribution of load are required. The necessary load distribution of load are required. The necessary load adjustments must be noted in the “Corrections” adjustments must be noted in the “Corrections” columns on the left portion of the form. Enter a brief columns on the left portion of the form. Enter a brief description of the necessary adjustments in the description of the necessary adjustments in the correction area with the arm, item, weight, and correction area with the arm, item, weight, and moment recorded in the columns provided. moment recorded in the columns provided.

STEP 18--STEP 18--

Reference 18--When the takeoff weight, reference 16, Reference 18--When the takeoff weight, reference 16, or the takeoff CG, reference 17, are not within or the takeoff CG, reference 17, are not within permissible limits, changes in the amount or permissible limits, changes in the amount or distribution of load are required. The necessary load distribution of load are required. The necessary load adjustments must be noted in the “Corrections” adjustments must be noted in the “Corrections” columns on the left portion of the form. Enter a brief columns on the left portion of the form. Enter a brief description of the necessary adjustments in the description of the necessary adjustments in the correction area with the arm, item, weight, and correction area with the arm, item, weight, and moment recorded in the columns provided. moment recorded in the columns provided.


STEP 18--STEP 18--


Remember to record the Index from the 365-3 Chart Remember to record the Index from the 365-3 Chart C at the top of the column and apply it to every C at the top of the column and apply it to every moment computation. Total all the weight and moment computation. Total all the weight and moment increases/decreases to obtain the net moment increases/decreases to obtain the net change(+ or -) in the amount of distribution of the change(+ or -) in the amount of distribution of the load. Transfer the “Net Difference” weight and load. Transfer the “Net Difference” weight and moment total to the weight and moment columns moment total to the weight and moment columns reference 18.reference 18.

STEP 18--STEP 18--


Remember to record the Index from the 365-3 Chart Remember to record the Index from the 365-3 Chart C at the top of the column and apply it to every C at the top of the column and apply it to every moment computation. Total all the weight and moment computation. Total all the weight and moment increases/decreases to obtain the net moment increases/decreases to obtain the net change(+ or -) in the amount of distribution of the change(+ or -) in the amount of distribution of the load. Transfer the “Net Difference” weight and load. Transfer the “Net Difference” weight and moment total to the weight and moment columns moment total to the weight and moment columns reference 18.reference 18.


NOTENOTE: If there are any temporary changes listed on : If there are any temporary changes listed on DA Forms 2408-13-1 or 2408-14-1, they shall be DA Forms 2408-13-1 or 2408-14-1, they shall be considered changes in basic aircraft loading and considered changes in basic aircraft loading and must be treated in the same manner explained in must be treated in the same manner explained in reference 18 above.reference 18 above.

NOTENOTE: If there are any temporary changes listed on : If there are any temporary changes listed on DA Forms 2408-13-1 or 2408-14-1, they shall be DA Forms 2408-13-1 or 2408-14-1, they shall be considered changes in basic aircraft loading and considered changes in basic aircraft loading and must be treated in the same manner explained in must be treated in the same manner explained in reference 18 above.reference 18 above.

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 3

109.4

-- 3 -- 1


STEP 19--STEP 19--

Reference 19--Subtract the weight and moment, Reference 19--Subtract the weight and moment, reference 18, from the weight and moment, reference reference 18, from the weight and moment, reference 16, and record and resulting weight and moment in 16, and record and resulting weight and moment in their respective columns.their respective columns.

STEP 19--STEP 19--

Reference 19--Subtract the weight and moment, Reference 19--Subtract the weight and moment, reference 18, from the weight and moment, reference reference 18, from the weight and moment, reference 16, and record and resulting weight and moment in 16, and record and resulting weight and moment in their respective columns.their respective columns.

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109.4

-- 3 -- 1

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2


STEP 20--STEP 20--

Reference 20--Compute center-of-gravity at takeoff Reference 20--Compute center-of-gravity at takeoff condition (corrected) using the CG formula: Total condition (corrected) using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition (corrected) center-of-index = Takeoff Condition (corrected) center-of-gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.space provided.

STEP 20--STEP 20--

Reference 20--Compute center-of-gravity at takeoff Reference 20--Compute center-of-gravity at takeoff condition (corrected) using the CG formula: Total condition (corrected) using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Takeoff Condition (corrected) center-of-index = Takeoff Condition (corrected) center-of-gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the gravity. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.space provided.

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109.4

-- 3 -- 1

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2

109.5


STEP 21--STEP 21--

Reference 21--Record the Zero Fuel weight and Reference 21--Record the Zero Fuel weight and moment from reference 14 in their respective moment from reference 14 in their respective columns.columns.

STEP 21--STEP 21--

Reference 21--Record the Zero Fuel weight and Reference 21--Record the Zero Fuel weight and moment from reference 14 in their respective moment from reference 14 in their respective columns.columns.

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109.4

-- 3 -- 1

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2

109.5

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 4


STEP 22--STEP 22--

Reference 22--Subtract reference 22’s weight and Reference 22--Subtract reference 22’s weight and moment totals (if any) from reference 21 and record moment totals (if any) from reference 21 and record the result on the last line in reference 22’s area. This the result on the last line in reference 22’s area. This reference is normally not used in accomplishing the reference is normally not used in accomplishing the TH-67 mission.TH-67 mission.

STEP 22--STEP 22--

Reference 22--Subtract reference 22’s weight and Reference 22--Subtract reference 22’s weight and moment totals (if any) from reference 21 and record moment totals (if any) from reference 21 and record the result on the last line in reference 22’s area. This the result on the last line in reference 22’s area. This reference is normally not used in accomplishing the reference is normally not used in accomplishing the TH-67 mission.TH-67 mission.


STEP 23--STEP 23--

Reference 23--Determine how much fuel would be Reference 23--Determine how much fuel would be remaining in the fuel tank upon arrival at the remaining in the fuel tank upon arrival at the destination. Record the amount of fuel in the ITEM destination. Record the amount of fuel in the ITEM column, and record the weight and moment of the column, and record the weight and moment of the remaining fuel in their respective columns. Use the remaining fuel in their respective columns. Use the Fuel Loading Table page 6-7.Fuel Loading Table page 6-7.

STEP 23--STEP 23--

Reference 23--Determine how much fuel would be Reference 23--Determine how much fuel would be remaining in the fuel tank upon arrival at the remaining in the fuel tank upon arrival at the destination. Record the amount of fuel in the ITEM destination. Record the amount of fuel in the ITEM column, and record the weight and moment of the column, and record the weight and moment of the remaining fuel in their respective columns. Use the remaining fuel in their respective columns. Use the Fuel Loading Table page 6-7.Fuel Loading Table page 6-7.

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109.4

109.5

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 4

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 3

19 Gal.


STEP 24--STEP 24--

Reference 24--Add the weight and moment columns, Reference 24--Add the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 22 (if any) and record the results in their reference 22 (if any) and record the results in their respective columns. If there were no entries in respective columns. If there were no entries in reference 22, add the weight and moment columns, reference 22, add the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 21, and record the results in their reference 21, and record the results in their respective columns.respective columns.

STEP 24--STEP 24--

Reference 24--Add the weight and moment columns, Reference 24--Add the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 22 (if any) and record the results in their reference 22 (if any) and record the results in their respective columns. If there were no entries in respective columns. If there were no entries in reference 22, add the weight and moment columns, reference 22, add the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 23, to the weight and moment columns, reference 21, and record the results in their reference 21, and record the results in their respective columns.respective columns.

109.4

109.5

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 4

2 8 0 2 3 0 1 6

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 3

19 Gal.


STEP 25--STEP 25--

Reference 25--Computed Estimated Landing center-Reference 25--Computed Estimated Landing center-of-gravity using the CG formula: Total Moment of-gravity using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Estimated Landing CG. Always round the CG up or Estimated Landing CG. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.result in the space provided.

STEP 25--STEP 25--

Reference 25--Computed Estimated Landing center-Reference 25--Computed Estimated Landing center-of-gravity using the CG formula: Total Moment of-gravity using the CG formula: Total Moment divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = divided by Total Weight multiplied by the index = Estimated Landing CG. Always round the CG up or Estimated Landing CG. Always round the CG up or down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the down to the nearest tenth of an inch. Record the result in the space provided.result in the space provided.

109.4

109.5

3 2 2 5 3 5 3 2

2 6 7 5 2 8 7 4

2 8 0 2 3 0 1 6

3 2 2 8 3 5 3 3

107.6

19 Gal.


LIMITATIONSLIMITATIONS

Limitations--area in the lower left corner of the page. Limitations--area in the lower left corner of the page. This area is used to provide the pilot the limitations This area is used to provide the pilot the limitations needed to make an informed decision should a needed to make an informed decision should a mission change occur. The limitations section is mission change occur. The limitations section is completed as follows:completed as follows:


Limitations--area in the lower left corner of the page. Limitations--area in the lower left corner of the page. This area is used to provide the pilot the limitations This area is used to provide the pilot the limitations needed to make an informed decision should a needed to make an informed decision should a mission change occur. The limitations section is mission change occur. The limitations section is completed as follows:completed as follows:



STEP 1--Allowable Gross Weight. Record the STEP 1--Allowable Gross Weight. Record the maximum gross weight authorized for hovering/flight maximum gross weight authorized for hovering/flight from chapter five in the TH-67 Operator’s from chapter five in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement in the Takeoff and Landing columns.Supplement in the Takeoff and Landing columns.

NOTENOTE: The Fuel column is not computed in the : The Fuel column is not computed in the limitations section of the form for most helicopters.limitations section of the form for most helicopters.


STEP 1--Allowable Gross Weight. Record the STEP 1--Allowable Gross Weight. Record the maximum gross weight authorized for hovering/flight maximum gross weight authorized for hovering/flight from chapter five in the TH-67 Operator’s from chapter five in the TH-67 Operator’s Supplement in the Takeoff and Landing columns.Supplement in the Takeoff and Landing columns.

NOTENOTE: The Fuel column is not computed in the : The Fuel column is not computed in the limitations section of the form for most helicopters.limitations section of the form for most helicopters.

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STEP 2--Record the weight from reference 12 in the STEP 2--Record the weight from reference 12 in the Takeoff column.Takeoff column.


STEP 2--Record the weight from reference 12 in the STEP 2--Record the weight from reference 12 in the Takeoff column.Takeoff column.

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3228



STEP 3--Reference 9 + Reference 23. Record the sum STEP 3--Reference 9 + Reference 23. Record the sum of the weights of reference 9 and reference 23 in the of the weights of reference 9 and reference 23 in the Landing column.Landing column.


STEP 3--Reference 9 + Reference 23. Record the sum STEP 3--Reference 9 + Reference 23. Record the sum of the weights of reference 9 and reference 23 in the of the weights of reference 9 and reference 23 in the Landing column.Landing column.

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2802



STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to evaluate any mission changes.evaluate any mission changes.

• Subtract Total Aircraft weight, item 2 above, Subtract Total Aircraft weight, item 2 above, from Allowable Gross Weight, item 1 above, and from Allowable Gross Weight, item 1 above, and record the result in the Takeoff column. Compare record the result in the Takeoff column. Compare this value to the total weight in reference 13. Use this value to the total weight in reference 13. Use the lesser of the two values as allowable gross the lesser of the two values as allowable gross weight.weight.


STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to evaluate any mission changes.evaluate any mission changes.

• Subtract Total Aircraft weight, item 2 above, Subtract Total Aircraft weight, item 2 above, from Allowable Gross Weight, item 1 above, and from Allowable Gross Weight, item 1 above, and record the result in the Takeoff column. Compare record the result in the Takeoff column. Compare this value to the total weight in reference 13. Use this value to the total weight in reference 13. Use the lesser of the two values as allowable gross the lesser of the two values as allowable gross weight.weight.

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122

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2802


NOTENOTE: This value can also be used in evaluating any : This value can also be used in evaluating any mission changes that may occur near the Takeoff mission changes that may occur near the Takeoff phase of the mission. Remember, if the gross weight phase of the mission. Remember, if the gross weight changes from what is planned, the mission planning changes from what is planned, the mission planning data will change. For every 30 pounds change in data will change. For every 30 pounds change in gross weight, expect a change of 1% in torque.gross weight, expect a change of 1% in torque.

NOTENOTE: This value can also be used in evaluating any : This value can also be used in evaluating any mission changes that may occur near the Takeoff mission changes that may occur near the Takeoff phase of the mission. Remember, if the gross weight phase of the mission. Remember, if the gross weight changes from what is planned, the mission planning changes from what is planned, the mission planning data will change. For every 30 pounds change in data will change. For every 30 pounds change in gross weight, expect a change of 1% in torque.gross weight, expect a change of 1% in torque.



STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to evaluate any mission changes (continued).evaluate any mission changes (continued).

• Subtract reference 9 and reference 23, item 3 Subtract reference 9 and reference 23, item 3 above, from Allowable Gross Weight in the above, from Allowable Gross Weight in the Landing column, item 1 above, and record the Landing column, item 1 above, and record the result in the Landing column.result in the Landing column.


STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to STEP 4--Allowable Load. This value is used to evaluate any mission changes (continued).evaluate any mission changes (continued).

• Subtract reference 9 and reference 23, item 3 Subtract reference 9 and reference 23, item 3 above, from Allowable Gross Weight in the above, from Allowable Gross Weight in the Landing column, item 1 above, and record the Landing column, item 1 above, and record the result in the Landing column.result in the Landing column.

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2802

122 548


NOTE: This value can also be used in evaluating any add on missions upon completion of the mission. Gross weight normally is never a consideration. However, remember the fuel available at the end of the planned mission and the space available in the crew and baggage compartments. These are normally the considerations that may restrict the pilot from accepting additional missions prior to refueling.

NOTE: This value can also be used in evaluating any add on missions upon completion of the mission. Gross weight normally is never a consideration. However, remember the fuel available at the end of the planned mission and the space available in the crew and baggage compartments. These are normally the considerations that may restrict the pilot from accepting additional missions prior to refueling.



STEP 5--Permissible CG Takeoff. Record the STEP 5--Permissible CG Takeoff. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the takeoff authorized forward and aft limits found at the takeoff gross weight, reference 16 or reference 19 if gross weight, reference 16 or reference 19 if corrections were required. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at corrections were required. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.spaces provided.


STEP 5--Permissible CG Takeoff. Record the STEP 5--Permissible CG Takeoff. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the takeoff authorized forward and aft limits found at the takeoff gross weight, reference 16 or reference 19 if gross weight, reference 16 or reference 19 if corrections were required. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at corrections were required. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.spaces provided.


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106.4111.5

IMC CG Limits Above 3200 lbs GW

IMC CG Limits 2400 to 3200 lbs GW

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122 548

111.5106.4



STEP 6--Permissible CG Landing. Record the STEP 6--Permissible CG Landing. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the authorized forward and aft limits found at the estimated landing condition weight, reference 24. estimated landing condition weight, reference 24. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.Record the values in the spaces provided.


STEP 6--Permissible CG Landing. Record the STEP 6--Permissible CG Landing. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the authorized forward and aft limits found at the estimated landing condition weight, reference 24. estimated landing condition weight, reference 24. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.Record the values in the spaces provided.


2802

106.0 112.9


IMC Limits 2400 to 3200 lbs GW

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3228

2802

122 548

106.4 111.5

106.0 112.9



STEP 7--Permissible CG Zero Fuel Weight. Record STEP 7--Permissible CG Zero Fuel Weight. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the the authorized forward and aft limits found at the zero fuel weight, reference 14 or reference 21. Use zero fuel weight, reference 14 or reference 21. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.Record the values in the spaces provided.


STEP 7--Permissible CG Zero Fuel Weight. Record STEP 7--Permissible CG Zero Fuel Weight. Record the authorized forward and aft limits found at the the authorized forward and aft limits found at the zero fuel weight, reference 14 or reference 21. Use zero fuel weight, reference 14 or reference 21. Use Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Figure 6-4 to arrive at the fore and aft limitations. Record the values in the spaces provided.Record the values in the spaces provided.


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106.0 113.4


IMC CG Limits 2400 to 3200 lbs GW

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3228

2802

122 548

113.4113.4

112.9112.9

111.5111.5106.4106.4



STEP 8--Computed by Signature. Enter the signature STEP 8--Computed by Signature. Enter the signature of the person computing the form.of the person computing the form.


STEP 8--Computed by Signature. Enter the signature STEP 8--Computed by Signature. Enter the signature of the person computing the form.of the person computing the form.

Allan Krausz

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106.4 111.5

106.0 112.9

106.0 113.4



STEP 9--Weight and Balance Authority Signature. STEP 9--Weight and Balance Authority Signature. Enter your own signature. You are your own Enter your own signature. You are your own authority after having successfully completed flight authority after having successfully completed flight school for the aircraft in which you fly. (Local policy school for the aircraft in which you fly. (Local policy may dictate how this block is to be used).may dictate how this block is to be used).


STEP 9--Weight and Balance Authority Signature. STEP 9--Weight and Balance Authority Signature. Enter your own signature. You are your own Enter your own signature. You are your own authority after having successfully completed flight authority after having successfully completed flight school for the aircraft in which you fly. (Local policy school for the aircraft in which you fly. (Local policy may dictate how this block is to be used).may dictate how this block is to be used).

Allan Krausz

Allan Krausz

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106.4 111.5

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STEP 10--Pilot signature. The pilot -in-command STEP 10--Pilot signature. The pilot -in-command signs the form. (Local policy may dictate how this signs the form. (Local policy may dictate how this block is to be used).block is to be used).

NOTENOTE: Prior to accepting the aircraft for flight, the : Prior to accepting the aircraft for flight, the pilot-in-command must ensure the requirements of pilot-in-command must ensure the requirements of AR 95-1, paragraph 5-2 (h) have been met.AR 95-1, paragraph 5-2 (h) have been met.


STEP 10--Pilot signature. The pilot -in-command STEP 10--Pilot signature. The pilot -in-command signs the form. (Local policy may dictate how this signs the form. (Local policy may dictate how this block is to be used).block is to be used).

NOTENOTE: Prior to accepting the aircraft for flight, the : Prior to accepting the aircraft for flight, the pilot-in-command must ensure the requirements of pilot-in-command must ensure the requirements of AR 95-1, paragraph 5-2 (h) have been met.AR 95-1, paragraph 5-2 (h) have been met.

Allan Krausz

Allan Krausz

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106.4 111.5

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Allan Krausz


Practical Exercise #2

Practical Exercise #2

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