Weight & Balance
Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides essential weight and balance information for the Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the loading limits and weight distribution for safe operation of the aircraft. The document outlines the maximum takeoff weight, useful load, and the importance of maintaining proper balance during flight. It serves as a critical reference for pre-flight planning and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 5,200 lbs
- Useful load: approximately 1,800 lbs
- Importance of maintaining proper weight distribution
- Guidelines for loading procedures
- Center of gravity limits specified
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Source
Originally published by www.d-shannon-aviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Weight And Balance
- Pages
- 12
- File size
- 3.1 MB
- Publisher
- www.d-shannon-aviation.com
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In this document
Maximum Takeoff Weight
The maximum takeoff weight for the Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza is specified as 5,200 lbs. This weight includes the aircraft, fuel, passengers, and cargo. Exceeding this limit can compromise safety and performance.
Useful Load
The useful load of the Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza is approximately 1,800 lbs. This figure represents the total weight of passengers, baggage, and usable fuel that can be carried without exceeding the maximum takeoff weight.
Weight Distribution
Proper weight distribution is crucial for maintaining aircraft stability. The document provides guidelines on how to load the aircraft to ensure the center of gravity remains within the specified limits.
Loading Procedures
Detailed loading procedures are outlined to assist pilots in calculating the weight and balance before flight. This includes step-by-step instructions on how to record weights and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Center of Gravity Limits
The center of gravity limits for the Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza are provided, ensuring that the aircraft remains controllable and stable during flight.
Safety notes
- Exceeding maximum takeoff weight can compromise safety and performance.
- Improper weight distribution can lead to loss of control during flight.
Full document text
DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page i INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS D'Shannon Products, LTD. B-19000 Windshield Installations And DLB-1301 Side Window Installations On Hawker Beechcraft Models 33/35/36/50/55/56/58 (except 58P)/95 STC SA2858WE STC SA2870WE STC SA2871WE STC SA2872WE STC SA997SO STC SA901SO STC SA2361WE DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page ii Revision Issue Letter Date RECORD OF REVISIONS Date Issued By IR (Initial Release) 01/21/2009 01/21/2009 David Braun, P.E. DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page iii LIST OF REVISIONS: Revision IR (Initial Release) January 21, 2009 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TITLE PAGE Cover Record of Revisions. ii List of Effective Pages.. Table of Contents. Chapter 1 Introduction....... REVISION LETTER IR IR IR IR IR Chapter 4 Airworthiness Limitations 04-00-00. 2. IR Chapter 5 Inspection Requirements & Overhaul Schedule 05-00-00... .3 IR Chapter 8 Weight & Balance 08-00-00... .4, 5. IR Chapter 12 Servicing 12-00-00.. Chapter 56 Airframe System 56-00-00.... 6 IR .7 IR IDENTIFICATION TITLE TABLE OF CONTENTS DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page iv PAGE(S) Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 01-00-00 1. Type Design Change. 2. Scope.. 3. Purpose... 5. Superseded Documents 6. Applicability. 1 1 1 1 7. Precautions Chapter 4 8. Referenced Publications. 9. Distribution 1 1 1 1 Airworthiness Limitations 04-00-00. 2 Chapter 5 Inspection Requirements & Overhaul Schedule 05-00-00.. 3 Chapter 8 Weight and Balance 08-00-00 Weight and Balance Details. 4,5 Servicing 12-00-00 Chapter 12 Chapter 56 1. Trouble Shooting.. 2. Standard Hardware. Windows 56-00-00 1. General Maintenance Practices. 2. Windshield Removal and Installation. 3. Side Window Removal and Installation 6 6 7 .7 .7 DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. Type Design Change: 2. Scope: 3. Purpose: 4. Arrangement: 5. Superseded Documents: 6. Applicability: 7. Precautions: 8. Referenced Publications: This type design change consists of the installation of the Beryl D'Shannon Aviation Specialties, Inc. Windshield Installation pursuant to STC SA997SO, STC SA901SO and STC SA2361WE; and the installation of the Beryl D'Shannon Aviation Specialties, Inc. Side Window Installation pursuant to STC SA2858WE, STC SA2870WE, STC SA2871WE, and STC SA2872WE on Hawker Beechcraft Models 33/35/36/50/55/56/58 (except 58P)/95 The scope of this Instruction for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) focuses exclusively on Maintenance, Inspection & Airworthiness Limitations of this FAA-approved type design change. The purposes of this ICA are to apprise Owner/Operators who have modified their airplane pursuant to this type design change: (1) When, where & how to inspect; and (2) When to replace this type design to assure continued operational safety. This ICA is a single document comprised of six (6) Chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations; Chapter 5, Inspection Requirements & Overhaul Schedule; Chapter 8, Weight and Balance Chapter 12, Servicing; and Chapter 56, Windows This ICA supersedes the Hawker Beechcraft Maintenance documents only in the areas relating to Windshield and Forward Side Window Removal and Installation. This ICA is applicable to all Serial Numbered Hawker Beechcraft Models 33/35/36/50/55/56/58 (except 58P)/95 aircraft. There are no precautionary notes contained in D'Shannon Products, LTD. DP-ICA-19000. (1) Beryl D'Shannon Aviation Specialties, Inc. Installation manuals B-19000 (Windshield) and KB-1301 (Side Windows) (2) Hawker Beechcraft Maintenance Manual for the Model and Serial of the aircraft being maintained. (4) Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B 9. Distribution: D'Shannon Products, LTD. will maintain a list of all Hawker Beechcraft /Operators that have purchased our Windshield and Side Window kits, and should the need arise to modify this ICA, The AEG- accepted revision will be sent directly to all Owner/Operators. For Owner/Operators having internet access, the latest AEG- accepted revision to this ICA will be available for downloading from the D'Shannon Products, LTD. website: http://d-shannon-aviation.com/ CHAPTER 4 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS There are no Airworthiness Limitations associated with this type design change. DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 2 DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 3 CHAPTER 5 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS & OVERHAUL SCHEDULE 1. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 2. OVERHAUL SCHEDULE There is no change to the inspection requirements relating to Windows and Doors associated with this type design change. There are no change to the overhaul schedule relating to Windows and Doors associated with this type design change. DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 4 CHAPTER 8 WEIGHT and BALANCE 1. NET EFFECT: Installation of a B-19000 windshield and DLB-1301 side windows weight and balance varies according to the components removed (original or other window source) and the thickness of the windshield/windows installed. Calculate the weight and balance change with care. If in doubt perform a new weight and balance. 2. WEIGHT and BALANCE DETAILS Windshield- Pre 1968 33/35/55/56/95 models Windshield Component Weight lbs. Station in. aft New Sloped Windshield .250 nom. thick 14.25 New Sloped Windshield .375 nom. thick 21.25 New Sloped Windshield .500 nom. thick 28.25 Upholstered Glareshield 3.5 New Fairing Strip 0.7 Original 2 Piece Non-Sloped Windshield/ Metal Frame 14.0 70 Original Single Piece Non-Sloped Windshield 11.7 Original Glareshield and associated hardware 4.2 ଧଧଧ & & & & 65 65 65 65 60 70 70 3. WEIGHT and BALANCE DETAILS Windshield- 1968 and 33/35/36/55/56/58 (except 58P)/95 models Windshield Component Weight lbs. (note: Short Cabin Models are 33/35/55/56/95 Station in. aft Short Cabin Station in. aft Long Cabin New Sloped Windshield .250 nom. thick 14.25 New Sloped Windshield .375 nom. thick 21.25
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New Sloped Windshield .500 nom. thick 28.25 New Fairing Strip 0.7 60 Original Speed Sloped Windshield w/ Metal Frame 14.0 65 22222 65 65 65 55555 4. WEIGHT and BALANCE DETAILS Side Windows- 33/35/36/55/56/58 (except 58P)/95 models Side Window Component (note: Short Cabin Models are 33/35/55/56/95 Weight lbs. Station Station in. aft in. aft Short Cabin Long Cabin New Pilot Vented Window .250 nom. thick 8.0 85 75 New Pilot Vented Window .375 nom. thick New Co-Pilot Vented Window .250 nom. thick 12.1 85 75 7.6 85 75 New Co-Pilot Vented Window .375 nom. thick New Co-Pilot Solid Window .250 nom. thick New Co-Pilot Solid Window .375 nom. thick 11.0 85 75 7.1 85 75 10.5 Original Pilot Vented Window w/ Metal Frame .125 nom. thick ?? Original Co-Pilot Window .125 nom. thick 3.55 888 75 75 75 DP-ICA-19000 5. WEIGHT and BALANCE DETAILS Twin Bonanza Model 50 Windshield Windshield Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 5 Component Weight lbs. Station in. aft New Sloped Windshield .375 nom. thick 32.5 102 New Sloped Windshield .500 nom. thick 40.0 102 Upholstered Glareshield ?? 102 New Fairing Strip ?? 96 Original 3 Piece Non-Sloped Windshield/ Metal Frame ?? 102 Original Single Piece Non-Sloped Windshield ?? 102 Original Glareshield and associated hardware ?? 102 5. WEIGHT and BALANCE DETAILS Twin Bonanza Model 50 Side Window Side Window Weight Station Component lbs. in. aft New Pilot Vented Window .250 nom. thick New Pilot Vented Window .375 nom. thick 8.0 123 12.1 123 New Co-Pilot Vented Window .250 nom. thick 7.6 123 New Co-Pilot Vented Window .375 nom. thick 11.0 123 New Co-Pilot Solid Window .250 nom. thick 7.1 123 New Co-Pilot Solid Window .375 nom. thick 10.5 123 Original Pilot Vented Window w/ Metal Frame .125 nom. thick ?? Original Co-Pilot Window .125 nom. thick 123 3.55 123 DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 6 DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 7 CHAPTER 12 SERVICING 1. CLEANING PLASTIC WINDOWS 2. STANDARD HARDWARE There is no change to the cleaning requirements relating to Windows associated with this type design change. The hardware associated with this type design change are standard AN and MS hardware with the exception of the hardware which secures the vent window hinge halves and latch components. These internally threaded fasteners are available by contacting D'Shannon Products, LTD. http://d-shannon-aviation.com/ DP-ICA-19000 Date January 21, 2009 Revision IR Page 8 CHAPTER 56 WINDOWS 1. GENERAL - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES There is no change to the cleaning requirements relating to Windows associated with this type design change. 2. WINDSHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Refer to the Beryl D'Shannon Aviation Specialties Installation Kit Instructions B-19000 for proper windshield removal and installation instructions. If the instructions are not with the Aircraft File, contact D'Shannon Products, LTD. http://d-shannon-aviation.com/ 3. SIDE WINDOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Refer to the Beryl D'Shannon Aviation Specialties Installation Kit Instructions DLB-1300 for proper forward side window removal and installation instructions. If the instructions are not with the Aircraft File, contact D'Shannon Products, LTD. http://d-shannon-aviation.com/