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Xenos Flight Manual Rev. C

SONEX Onex · Weight & Balance

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Overview

This document provides information on the weight and balance calculations for the Sonex Onex aircraft. It includes details on measuring distances and recording weights necessary for determining the aircraft's center of gravity.

  • Empty weights and arms must be recorded for calculations.
  • Main Gear Reference Arm is 47.50 inches.
  • Tail Wheel Reference Arm is calculated based on distances A and B.
  • Datum is located at the tip of the spinner.
  • Weights for right and left main gear and tail wheel need to be measured.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Document details

Type
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Weight & Balance
Year
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2015
File size
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159 KB
Copy found at
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sonexaircraft.com
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Datum location
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Tip of Spinner
Main gear reference arm (in)
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47.50
About this document
What is the Xenos Flight Manual Rev. C?

The Xenos Flight Manual Rev. C is a weight & balance for the SONEX Onex, dated 2015.

What year was the Xenos Flight Manual Rev. C published?

The Xenos Flight Manual Rev. C — the SONEX Onex weight & balance on file — is dated 2015.

How rare is it?
550SONEX Onex registered worldwide · 548 active

Common. More common than 93% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
2/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the SONEX Onex.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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In this document

Weight and Balance Overview

This section outlines the importance of recording empty weights and arms for calculating the aircraft's center of gravity.

ARM DIAGRAM

The ARM DIAGRAM provides reference arms and measurements necessary for weight calculations.

Reference Arms

Main Gear Reference Arm 'C' is set at 47.50 inches, while Tail Wheel Reference Arm 'D' is derived from 'C' plus measured distances.

Datum Information

The datum for the aircraft is defined as the tip of the spinner.

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Full document text

XENOS FLIGHT MANUAL REV. C 05/15 20 Weight and Balance Record your aircraft's empty weights and arms below. This information will be used to calculate your aircraft's center of gravity on page 21. ARM DIAGRAM Measured Distance "A" = ____________ Measured Distance "B" = ____________ Main Gear Reference Arm "C" = 47.50" [1206.5mm] + "A" = _________ Tail Wheel Reference Arm "D" = "C" + "B" _________ Right Hand Main Gear Weight = _________ Left Hand Main Gear Weight = _________ Tail Wheel Weight = _________ Datum = Tip of Spinner Datum Line Tail Wheel Refernce Arm "D" 44" [1117.6mm] MAC 56.5" [1435.1mm] Measured Distance "A" Measured Distance "B" 47.50" [1206.5mm] Main Gear Reference Arm "C"