It is the day for weight and balance. I first started by placing the canopy seals as per plans. I then installed the cowling and inspection plates and figured the plane for weight and balance. I also re-checked the cable tension for stabilator and they both came in at 40 lbs. All the interior was positioned back into place.
I leveled the deck and then place the plane on scales. I had bought 3 scales to make things easy and it was. Weights were obtained and recorded. Measurements were also taken to get the measurements from all 3 axles to the reference line. The weight and balance calculations were then performed. My plane with full interior and ADS-B out/in weighed in at an empty weight of 752 lbs.
Completed photos were also taken for the DAR.
I then attempted to calibrate the fuel tank. I say attempted because once completed it seemed like the readings were inaccurate. I believe there may be a grounding issue, so the fuel tank was drained again. I will research this out more and see what may be the issue and re-calibrate the tank.
Time: 8 hrs.
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| Canopy seal |
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| Canopy Seal |
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| Canopy seal |
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| Preparing for Weight & Balance |
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| Interior ready for weight and balance |
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| Lower cowling plate attached |
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| Inspection plates attached |
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| Leveling of deck |
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| Scales in place |
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| Weight |
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| Left |
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| Front |
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| Right |
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| Front Right |
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| Front Left |
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| Gauge at 15 gallons |
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| Fuel calibration attempt #1 (is incorrect) |
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| Draining fuel tank |
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