Original Empty Weight for 415-G (per brochure) approx. 838 lbs.! This
included the extra oil & baffles required for the C-85 (and the
"benefit" of not ever having had terneplate or stainless tanks
included).
Since then, take off 7 lbs. (aileron counterweights). Now add 11 lb.
for McCauley Met-L-Prop plus transponder, radios, antennas, intercom,
headsets, ELT, GPS, strobes
Of the rest...Rate of Climb, EGT, CHT, old (heavier) radios/gyros,
sunshade, paint (how many coats?), metal wing covering?, dirt,
upholstery, oversize (35A) battery, thicker plexi., bubble windshield,
rotating beacon, tires with extra plies (or recaps).
You get the idea.
WRB
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On Apr 10, 2010, at 11:28, Ed Burkhead wrote:
Prof. Ed wrote:
Ø My weight.....................215
Prof. Ed,
Jealosy!!!! I’ve only been down to that weight one small block of
years in the last 40. But, I’m on the way down, now, and hope to get
there or lower.
In the mean time, I can’t think of any good reason why your G can’t
lose 35 pounds or more.
I bet you have a panel full of heavy instruments that could be
replaced with very light glass cockpit instruments. I’d guess you
have upholstery and carpet that could be lightened.
Has the belly been properly cleaned of all dirt? My mechanic did
that as part of each annual so he could inspect every square inch of
the skin – but it kept it clean and light.
Is there more than one coat of paint?
How about a lighter starter, alternator, battery?
Money can replace a LOT of weight in aircraft. And, if it’s
electronically transferred, the weight of the money DOESN’T EVEN
COUNT!
All the best to you and the other lurkers with heavy aircraft.
Ed
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Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Guess the weight must come off of me -Huh
My "G" 1400 # gross weight
Empty weight ............. 925
My weight.....................215
Passenger.....................175
14 / 15 gal fuel............ 85 (Two hours + reserve)
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T/O approx weight.....1400# ........and truthfully I sometimes fly
5# over gross.
The weight reduction can only be made by me going on a diet. (Gotta
shed 25#)
Prof. Ed
