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EeziWeigh specializes in
the weighing of light aircraft.
I use professional high quality INTERCOMP® roll on/roll off racing scale pads of the type used by
Formula One teams. The weights are
displayed remotely on the control box screen and then printed
via a laptop pc. All calculations and loading examples can be
permutated and printed on site if required.
The system uses wireless technology and is accurate to within +/- 0.1%.
Each
pad has a maximum load of 1,500lbs (700kg), giving a
theoretical total load (all 3 pads) of 4,500lbs (2,100kg) and a practical total
load of 4,000lb (1,800kg).
Aircraft up to and above the Cessna 172 and Piper
Warrior range can easily be accommodated, as well as the entire LAA & BMAA fleet.
EeziWeigh Weight & Balance Reports are accepted by both the LAA
and BMAA.
I cover the whole of the
Midlands area.
A typical aircraft Weight & Balance will start with the
aircraft being configured into it's dry, empty weight. This usually
means containing oil, cooling fluid (if applicable) and unusable fuel
[or however the
designer/manufacturer dictates]. Reasonably level, firm ground is
required and the aircraft is then rolled on to the
weighing pads, which I will have previously levelled using a laser beam. After
precise levelling of the aircraft (usually done by adjusting the tyre pressures), the manufacturer/designers datum points will be located
using plumb lines and laser beams. Weights &
distances are then recorded and the Centre of Gravity is calculated.
A W&B Report is then formulated.
The process is made easy by the quality of the
equipment. No lifting of wings or jacking of the airframe is
required. Rolling the aircraft onto
the scales ensures there is no bias of weight that is often
associated with lifting or jacking one wheel at a time.
Microlights have to be weighed at least every 5 years and
both the CAA and LAA recommend that light aircraft be weighed at
least every 10 years. All aircraft have to be re-weighed after
re-builds, major repairs, re-sprays or major modifications.
Nose wheel or tail wheel aircraft can be
accommodated.
A professional weight & balance report will
enhance the value of the aircraft.
Here is a
sample of one of my W & B Reports. Not
every page may be applicable to your aircraft.
I am a BMAA and LAA
Inspector.
If you are contemplating a
modification to your aircraft then I may be able to help. For
instance, if you want to move the battery location then I can calculate any
C of G change that may occur. Remember, all modifications should be
approved by the BMAA/LAA.
