Don: The useful load is dependant on the empty weight of the aircraft and varies between aircraft depending on equipment installed, etc. To accurately determine the empty weight the aircraft has to be properly weighed. Mechanics will most often add and subtract equipment installed or removed and recalculate the empty weight and C.G. location without reweighing the airplane. Looking at the current weight and balance data for my airplane lists the Gross Weight at 1450#, Empty Weight: 944.65# and Useful Load: 505.35#. Incidentally, the Type Certificate Data Sheet provides other useful information such as engine limits, airspeed limits, maximum baggage, fuel capacity, control surface movements, authorized engine and propeller combinations, etc. It is a must have reference for any airplane owner. By the way, A-718 covers the 4-15-C and 415-CD. A-787 covers the 4-15-D,E,G, F-1, F-1A, A-2, A2-A and M10.
Regards Charles McKinnie ------ > From: Don Mack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Forney Question > Date: Monday, March 02, 1998 12:15 AM > > Thanks for the information. Does it state what the useful load is? > > Don Mack > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.flash.net/~donmack > -----Original Message----- > From: Charles McKinnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Don Mack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sunday, March 01, 1998 5:16 PM > Subject: Re: Forney Question > > > >According to the Type Certificate Data Sheet No. A-787, paragraph III the > >Forney F-1 has a max weight of 1400 #. In paragraph IV, the F-1A is listed > >with an authorized max weight of 1450#. I own a F-1A and in the weight and > >balance data the max weight is listed as 1450#. The Type Certificate Data > >Sheet is the official word for any certificated aircraft. Incidentally, > >you can obtain the type data sheet from the FAA at no charge (last time I > >checked). The number to call is 405-954-6628 or fax 405-954-4104. The > >Forney is great airplane! > > > >Regards > > > >Charles McKinnie > > > >P.S. Be sure and specifiy the make and model of aircraft you are requesting > >the sheet for. > > > > > >---------- > >From: Don Mack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Forney Question > >Date: Sunday, March 01, 1998 6:47 PM > > > >I am looking at a '58 Forney. According to doc I found on the net, the > >Forney has a GW 200 pounds higher than the original Coupe. Does anyone know > >is this true and if it is, is it due to higher aircraft weight or did the > >useful load increase? > > > >Any suggested reading for the Forney would be appreciated as well. > > > > > >Don Mack > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >http://www.flash.net/~donmack
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