BHT-212-MM

CHAPTER 8 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE

CONTENTS - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

Number Title Number Number

8-1
8-1 Weight and balance .............................. 8-00-00 3

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8-2
8-2 Leveling ........................................ 8-00-00 3
8-3 Weighing ....................................... 8-00-00 3
8-4 Determining center of gravity location .......... 8-00-00 5
8-5
8-5 Determining amount of ballast required ........ 8-00-00 5
8-6
8-6 Weight empty center of gravity charts - kits .... 8-00-00 7
8-7 Nose ballast installation and removal ............. 8-00-00 8
8-8
8-8 Tail skid ballast ................................... 8-00-00 8
8-9
8-9 Weight and balance sample problem ............. 8-00-00 22

FIGURES

Figure Page
Number Title Number

8-1
8-1 Leveling ...................................................................... 4
8-2 Weight and balance .......................................................... 6
8-3
8-3 Weight empty center of gravity ..............................................
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9
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8-4
8-4 Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021 ...... 10
8-5 Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
3

auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-044 ............................................

'-.

11
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8-6
8-6 Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
COD

auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-045 ............................................

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12
8-7 Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation and auxiliary fuel
0(D

tanks, 212-899-243 (one 90 and one 20 gallon tank installed) ............... 13

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Cps

8-8
8-8 Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
auxiliary fuel tank, 212-899-243 (one 90 gallon tank installed) .............. 14
0)014

8-9 Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-044....... 15
000

COD

8-10
8-10 Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-045....... 16
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8-11 Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 212-899-243 (one
CC)

90 and one 20 gallon tank) .................................................. 17

8-12
8-12 Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel, 212-899-243 (one 90
0
3:3

gallon tank installed) ......................................................... 18

.

8-13
8-13 Weight empty center of gravity with floats, 205-706-050 ..................... 19
8-14
8-14 Nose ballast ................................................................. 20
8-15
8-15 Tail skid ballast .............................................................. 21
8-16
8-16 Actual weight record sample ................................................. 23

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE

8-1. WEIGHT AND BALANCE. 3. Adjust height of jacks to bring plumb bob

(Q'

0'0c
Q=OCQ
exactly over the point where two lines

6(D
The center of gravity (CG) is considered to be intersect at 0° on leveling plate. Helicopter is
the balancing point of a body for weight and now leveled both longitudinally and laterally.

>,_
balance purposes. The helicopter can be

0'0
compared to a pendulum; the point of 4. Remove plumb bob.

a-,
suspension being where the main rotor hub
intersects the mast (the pendulum weight 8-3 . WEIGHING .
being the helicopter). If the pendulum weight
o_0

is allowed to stop, it will come to rest directly The helicopter should be weighed in a

o_0
below the suspension point. For example: If
a+°
the CG of a helicopter is aft of the hub-mast configuration as near Weight Empty as
possible.
intersection, the helicopter will be tail low in
flight. The pilot can correct this condition by

(D<<
moving the cyclic control stick forward. If the NOTE
required movement of the stick is great
enough, the pilot will use all available control, Weight Empty condition is the basic
thus limiting maneuverability and forward helicopter together with seats,

,cn
speed. Since such loss of maneuverability is ballast, special equipment,
Eon

?r(D`<

unsafe, care shall always be taken to keep transmission oil, hydraulic fluid,
the helicopter center of gravity within unusable fuel, and undrainable oil.
operational limits. Moving the CG is Refer to FAR 29.
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accomplished by adding or removing ballast.

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1. All kits, transmission oil, and hydraulic

fluid may remain aboard.
NOTE
m

2. Ensure baggage compartment is empty.

For additional weight and balance
information, operators in territorial
CDR

United States shall refer to FAR 29.

3. Scale accuracy shall be within plus or
minus 1.0 lbs.
Operators outside territorial United
States shall refer to information 4. Position scales in an approximately level
issued by the licensing authority. area, and check for proper adjustment to zero
position.
8-2. LEVELING.
...................
NOTE CAUTION

figure 8-1
Leveling plate (2, figure 8-1) is
graduated in increments of 1/4°. WEIGHING SHOULD NOT BE
The plate is located on cabin floor ATTEMPTED IN AN OPEN AREA
just inside left passenger cargo BECAUSE OF THE ADVERSE
-110

door. A slotted hole in upper door EFFECTS OF WIND.

frame is provided for suspension of
a plumb bob (1). 5. Position a scale and jack assembly under
each jack pad or under each forward jack pad
1. Support helicopter on jacks (Chapter
Chapter 77).
and one aft jack pad. Raise helicopter clear
,-.

of floor.
2. Hang plumb bob (1) in slotted opening in
2-0

door frame with point of plumb bob just above

leveling plate (2) on cabin floor.
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Figure 8-1. Leveling

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NOTE 1. This distance from F.S. 0.0 to a line

-.,
(CD
through centers of forward jack pads is called

memo
For electronic scales, ensure load the forward arm. The distance from F.S. 0.0

CD.
cells and adapters are fastened to a line through the center of aft jack pads is

securely to jacks. Accomplish scale
manufacturers recommended warm
up time and zero each load cell.
6. paragraph 8-2
Level helicopter (paragraph 8-2).
0
0-.(n
called the aft arm. The forward arm is 61.69.
in. (15.64 cm) and the aft arm is 211.58 in.
figure 8-2
(53.74 cm) (figure 8-2).
2. Multiply total net weight of forward scales
by forward arm. The product is called forward
moment and is expressed in inch pounds

E`.
7. Balance each scale and record its (in.lbs.).
reading.
Multiply total net weight of aft scales by

(r)
3.
8. Lower helicopter to surface. Weigh jacks, aft arm. This is aft moment in in.lbs..
(D.
blocks, and any other equipment used 4. Add forward and aft moments and divide

c=0°
between scales and helicopter. Deduct this by total "As Weighed" weight. The quotient is
weight (tare) from actual (first) scale readings
a-.

helicopter "As Weighed" CG in inches aft of

to obtain net scale weights. F. S. 0.0.

NOTE NOTE
For electronic scales, lower The above procedure may be stated
helicopter and verify each cell in equation form as follows:
returns to zero setting. Variations
As Weighed CG =
from zero are considered tare and
a-0

shall be added or subtracted from

(>s

(Net Wt. Fwd Scales) (61.69) +

+
readings. (Net Wt. Aft Scales) (211.58) _
9. Total "As Weighed" weight is the sum of Total Net (As Weighed) Weight
3'H

(TABLE I.D. 910404)

the individual net scale weights.

8-5.DETERMINING AMOUNT OF
8-4. DETERMINING CENTER OF GRAVITY BALLAST REQUIRED.
LOCATION.
1. Weight Empty center of gravity chart
figure 8-3
(figure 8-3) is to be used for all configurations
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except when following kits are installed.

'CAUTION'
a. Auxiliary Fuel, 205-706-044,
THE WEIGHT EMPTY CENTER OF b. Auxiliary Fuel, 205-706-045,
GRAVITY CHARTS ARE
mom

PRESENTED AS A GUIDE TO c. Auxiliary Fuel, 212-899-243,

PROPERLY BALLAST THE
HELICOPTER. IF HELICOPTER d. Emergency Flotation, 212-706-021,
CANNOT BE BALANCED WITHIN
THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE e. Floats, 205-706-050. I
mm=

GROSS WEIGHT VERSUS CENTER

OF GRAVITY LIMITS PRESENTED
IN THE APPROPRIATE FLIGHT
MANUAL SHALL NOT BE
EXCEEDED.
m
m
m

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Figure 8-2. Weight and balance

NOTE flights, as applicable) then only add sufficient

01°x0
For center of gravity charts tail ballast, not to exceed 50 lbs. (22.68 kg),
to move CG to applicable forward CG limit, if
applicable when above listed kits are derived weight CG is aft of aft limit, add only
>._0

paragraph 8-6
installed, refer to paragraph 8-6. sufficient nose ballast, not to exceed limits
Q_?

tea)

figure 8-14
specified in figure 8-14, to move CG to aft
2. Figure 8-3
Figure 8-3 has a forward CG limit for VFR limit.
flights, a forward CG limit for IFR flights and
J_=

an aft CG limit. The CG limits are for the 4. When Weight Empty CG is not within
Q<<

0a0
following flight configurations. figure 8-3
acceptable range shown in figure 8-3, use
following formula to determine approximate
((DD
a. Line A is forward CG limit for basic or amount of ballast required.
IFR configuration helicopters for VFR flights if
adding tail ballast.
+_j

Ballast - arm required ARM

Line B is forward CG limit for IFR
b.
m3.

configuration helicopters on IFR flights if NOTE

adding tail ballast.
Derived weight and CG are "as
30C)
Lt..-t

weighed" values plus those Weight

(Q'

c. Line C is aft CG limit for basic or IFR

configuration helicopters for IFR or VFR Empty items which may have been
flights, if adding nose ballast. omitted, and minus those items
which are not part of Weight Empty.
3. Actual Weight Empty CG can fall
"Required CG" is approximated by
C'3

anywhere between aft and forward CG limit

x32)

(VFR or IFR, whichever is applicable) and be intersection of derived weight and

((DD
-.Q

acceptable; however, if derived Weight Empty figure 8-3

nearest CG limit line on figure 8-3.
QU)

CG is forward of forward limit (VFR or IFR

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5. Check derived weight plus ballast and Actual Weight Empty CG can fall

Q<'
resultant CG on figure 8-3; add or remove
figure 8-3 anywhere between aft and forward

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ballast if necessary to arrive at desired CG. limit. The dashed section of forward

(OD
limit allows a 0.10 in. (2.54 mm)
tolerance range for actual CG.
NOTE
For weight and balance sample a. Emergency flotation, 212-706-021
paragraph 8-9 figure 8-4
(figure 8-4).

1=.
problem, refer to paragraph 8-9.
Emergency flotation, 212-706-021, with
b.
8-6. WEIGHT EMPTY CENTER OF figure 8-5
205-706-044 auxiliary fuel tanks (figure 8-5).

NVI
GRAVITY CHARTS - KITS.
c.
Emergency flotation, 212-706-021, with

0))m
1. When any of following kits are installed, figure 8-6
205-706-045 auxiliary fuel tanks (figure 8-6).

0
the applicable referenced center of gravity
chart shall be used. d. Emergency flotation, 212-706-021, with

cow
212-899-243 auxiliary fuel (one 90 gallon and
NOTE figure 8-7
one 20 gallon tank installed) (figure 8-7).
Weight Empty Center of Gravity e. Emergency flotation, 212-706-021, with
Charts are guidelines provided by 212-899-243 auxiliary fuel (one 90 gallon tank
0m0

Bell Helicopter Textron to simplify figure 8-8

installed) (figure 8-8).
(n.

Q+'

ballast computations for the

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operators. The limits are derived f. Auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-044,

0°)
0(n
using Gross Weight Center of except when 212-706-021 emergency

(D3
Gravity. Envelope and extreme flotation or 205-706-050 floats are installed
AR)

forward and aft loading figure 8-9

(figure figure 8-9
8-9). The CG limits on figure 8-9 are
configurations include combinations as follows:
of standard crew and passenger
weights and various fuel loadings (1) Line A is forward CG limit for VFR
ca:-

from the tables. Seating restrictions flights if adding tail ballast.

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('ten

and crew weight ranges are

(On
N-0

accounted for in the derivations, but (2) Line B is forward CG limit for IFR
baggage compartment loading is flights if adding tail ballast.
'ca

not.
(3) Line C is aft CG limit for IFR or VFR
Whenever a helicopter has a unique flights if adding nose ballast.
O..

((DD

situation such as: Nonstandard

seating arrangement, nonstandard g. Auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-045,
w-UQ0QQh

crew and/or passenger weights, except when emergency flotation, 212-706-

:y+

3N3

baggage compartment being loaded, 021, or floats, 205-706-050, are installed,

0)3

or weight empty exceeds chart, the figure 8-10

figure 8-10. If helicopter is used for IFR
+>'

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=-C

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forward and aft extremes for that flights, Weight Empty should be ballasted to
configuration should be computed fall within 0.10 in. (2.54 mm) of aft limit,
+.i

,='

and checked against Gross Weight provided ballast limits are not exceeded.
.3+

If
c+_'

Center of Gravity Envelope to helicopter is used for VFR flights, Weight

4--

compute ballast requirements. The Empty can fall anywhere between aft and
E

Gross Weight Center of Gravity forward limit.

Envelope is the final authority for
determining ballast requirements. h. Auxiliary fuel tanks, 212-899-243 (one
Refer to weight and balance chapter 90 and one 20 gallon tank installed), except
0,o

BHT-212-FM manual
in appropriate BHT-212-FM when emergency flotation, 212-706-021, or
for additional information. figure 8-11
floats, 205-706-050, are installed, figure 8-11.
figure 8-11
The CG limits on figure 8-11 are as follows:
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(1) Line A is forward CG limit for VFR 8-8. TAIL SKID BALLAST.
flights if adding tail ballast.
1. Installation of equipment at forward
(2) Line B is forward CG limit for IFR
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stations and nose of helicopter may require

_D_
o'+..
flights if adding tail ballast. figure 8-15
addition of ballast (2 and 3, figure 8-15) and/

N.0
or inside tail skid (5) to aft section of tailboom
Line C is aft CG limit for IFR or VFR
(3) (6).
flights if adding nose ballast.
2. After installation of equipment, a weight
Auxiliary fuel, 212-899-243 (one 90
L and balance check shall be accomplished.
33-.m

gallon fuel tank installed), except when Ballast required to correctly locate center of
emergency flotation, 212-706-021, or floats, gravity should be installed on or in tail skid
figure 8-12
205-706-050, are installed, figure 8-12. The (5)-
figure 8-12
CG limits on figure 8-12 are as follows:
3. Ballast may be added to a maximum of 50

y...
Line A is forward CG limit for VFR
(1) lbs. (22.68 kg) on and in tail skid. Ballast
0

flights in adding tail ballast. weights should be installed in a combination

0(0
to provide amount required by weight and
(2) Line B is forward CG limit for IFR balance check.
flights if adding tail ballast.
Line C is aft CG limit for IFR or VFR
(3) NOTE
0

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flights if adding nose ballast. Ballast weights (2 and 3) shall be

figure 8-13
j. Floats, 205-706-050 (figure 8-13). The
installed in combination with
Weight Empty CG may fall anywhere between
washers (1) and clamps (4) on tail
figure 8-15
skid (figure 8-15).
forward and aft limit.
2. Use applicable Service Instructions for
4. Ballast, when required, should be
au)

installed on that portion of tail skid located

.,-
ballast installation instructions. figure 8-15
inside tailboom (figure 8-15) or inside tail
skid.
8-7. NOSE BALLAST INSTALLATION AND
REMOVAL.
NOTE
1. Determine amount of ballast to be added When ballast is installed inside tail
00=E>>

figure
or removed and moment arm. Refer to figure skid, tail skid shall be filled
8-14 for nose ballast station and butt line
8-14
00`.C

completely full, approximately 15

o

(B.L.) moment arms. Add or remove nose lbs. (6.8 kg).

E

ballast weight as symmetrically as possible.

5. Install ballast inside tail skid as follows:
2. If ballast weight must be added, refer to
E

figure 8-14
figure 8-14 to determine allowable number of a. Remove weight and record tail skid
0

ballast plates in each location. Inspect nose

+--I
U-0

weight.
compartment to determine where additional
+-,

ballast plates may be added.

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b. Remove phenolic plug from forward

end of tail skid.
.,_

3. If ballast weight must be removed, inspect

nose compartment to determine locations c. Completely fill tail skid with lead shot.
where ballast weight plates may be removed.
d. Install phenolic plug in forward end of
tail skid and reweight tail skid. Determine
.i_

amount of ballast added (subtract tail skid

empty weight from filled tail skid weight).
Stencil forward end of tail skid, and inboard
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FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

NOTES

1. This chart to be used for all configurations except when the following kits are installed.

1. Auxiliary fuel 205-706-044

2. Auxiliary fuel 205-706-045
3. Auxiliary fuel 212-899-243
4. Emergency flotation 212-706-021
5. Floats 205-706-050

2. Use this chart when 212-706-032 or 212-706-042 float kit is installed.

212-M-8-3
Figure 8-3. Weight empty center of gravity

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MODEL 212
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WEIGHT EMTPY
i
170 POUND PILOT
JP-5 FUEL
212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION

NOTE: THIS CHART TO BE USED WHEN 212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION IS INSTALLED:

7600-

7500-

AFT LIMIT
i

7300-
FORWARD LIMIT

7100-
POUNDS

-+ +.
7000-

6900-
WEIGHT EMPTY

6800-

6700 {

6600-
T

6300-
6200-

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140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5 143.0

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

212-M-8-4

Figure 8-4. Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021

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MODEL 212
WEIGHT EMTPY
170 POUND PILOT
-
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JP-5 FUEL
212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION '4 --4

205-706-044 AUXILIARY FUEL

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7600-

7500
AFT LIMIT
7400
FORWARD LIMIT =-
7300- I
:;
7200-
POUNDS

7100

7000-
WEIGHT EMPTY

6900-

6800-

6700-

6600-

6500-

6400-

6300-

6200-

6100-

6000- I

140.5 141.5 142.0 142.5

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

NOTE

This chart to be used when emergency flotation 212-706-021 and auxiliary fuel tanks
205-706-044 are installed.
212-M-8-5

Figure 8-5. Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-044

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MODEL 212
WEIGHT EMPTY
170 POUND PILOT
JP-5 FUEL
212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION
205-706-045 AUXILIARY FUEL -rte

NOTE: THIS CHART TO BE USED WHEN 212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION AND 205-706-045

Dzm
AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS ARE INSTALLED.
1 1

7600 -
- r r
7500 - 1

7400 -
FORWARD
7300-
LIMIT -
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7200-
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7100-
0
POUNDS

AFT LIMIT 1 }' -

7000 -

6900 - 1
WEIGHT EMPTY

6800-

6700 -

6600 -

6500 -

6400 -

6300 -

6200-

6100-
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140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

212-M-8-6

Figure 8-6. Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-045

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WEIGHT EMPTY
170 POUND PILOT

SEE NOTE t
- JP-5 FUEL
212-706.021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION T
' 212-899-243 A UXILIARY FUEL

NOTE: THIS CHART TO BE USED WHEN 212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION AND

°,'
212-899-243 AUXILIARY FUEL (ONE 90 GALLON AND ONE 20 GALLON TANK INSTALLED).
! i

1
7600 -

7500- -
74 00- -

7300- -

7200- -AFT LIMIT

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7100- -

7000- r - -
6900-
POUNDS

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6200-

6100-

6000-
140.5 141.0 142.5

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

212-M-8-7

Figure 8-7. Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation and auxiliary fuel
tanks, 212-899-243 (one 90 and one 20 gallon tank installed)

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MODEL 212 _

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170 LB. PILOT

--
JP-5 FUEL -

u-0
t1 212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION ,
1212 899 243 AUXILIARY FUEL
.
NOTE: THIS CHART TO BE USED WHEN 212-706-021 EMERGENCY FLOTATION
AND 212-899-243 AUXILIARY FUEL (ONE 90 GALLON TANK INSTALLED).

7500 -r

7400 -
FORWARD LIMIT
7300 -
POUNDS

7200-
I AFT LIMIT
7100- I
WEIGHT EMPTY

7000-

6900 -I- -

6800 - 1

6700-

6600-

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6300 - I

6200- f

6100 -i

6000 - j 1 I
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140.5 141.0 141.5 142.5

FUSELAGE STATION -INCHES
212-M-8-8

Figure 8-8. Weight empty center of gravity with emergency flotation, 212-706-021, and
auxiliary fuel tank, 212-899-243 (one 90 gallon tank installed)

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60 )0- LLL
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140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5 143.0 143.5 144.0

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES
NOTE

Do not use this chart when emergency flotation, 212-706-021 or floats, 205-706-050 are
installed.
212-M-8-9

Figure 8-9. Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-044

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140.5 142.0 142.5 143.0
FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES
NOTE

Do not use this chart when emergency flotation, P/N 212-706-021 or floats, P/N
205-706-050 are installed.
212-M-8-10

Figure 8-10. Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 205-706-045

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1 + i-r
MODEL 212
i

- WEIGHT EMPTY

-
T
170 LB. PILOT
JP-5 FUEL
AUXILIARY FUEL, 212-899-243 -
- (ONE 90 AND ONE 20 GALLON TA NK INSTALLED )
SEE NOTE

7600
I

7500

7400 - -
VFR FORWARD LI MIT- - _-
7

4
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7300
POUNDS

7200

7100-

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WEIGHT EMPTY

7000
-
6900- -' -
-
+ -AFT LIM
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6800- R F ORWARD LIMIT -;

6700-
6600

6500-

6400-

6300-

6200 -
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L_ -_ IL' ,
6100

6000 - 77 1-
...

140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5 143.0 143.5

1

144.0

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES

NOTE

Do not use this chart when emergency flotation, 212-706-021 or floats, 205-706-050 are
installed.
212-M-8-11

Figure 8-11. Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel tanks, 212-899-243 (one
90 and one 20 gallon tank)

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MODEL 2 12
WEIGHT EMPTY _
170 LB. PILOT
JP-5 FUEL _
AUXILIARY FUEL, 212-899-243

+
L - T t T -
(ONE 90 GALLON TANK INSTALLED)
SEE NOTE

NOTE

Do not use this chart when em ergency flotation, 212-706 -021 or floats, 205-706-050 are
installed.

7600

7500 I

VFR FORWARD LIMIT

7400

7300

7200 -
- -VFR AND IFR
POUNDS

7100 AFT LIMI

7000 A i
WEIGHT EMPTY

6900
_

6800
IFR F OR WARD LIM IT ~
6700
I

-
6600
TF - -

6500

6400

6300
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6200 i

6100 1

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6000
1

140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5 143.0 143.5 144.0

FUSELAGE STATION - INCHES
212-M-8-12

Figure 8-12. Weight empty center of gravity with auxiliary fuel, 212-899-243 (one 90
gallon tank installed)

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MODEL 212
- WEIGHT EMPTY
170 POUND PILOT
JP-5 FUEL
FLOATS, 205-706-050
SEE NOTE

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NOTE

No IFR flights allowed with floats, 205-706-050 installed.

I

7600 -

7500-

7400-

7300- --FORWARD LIMIT

o

7200-

7100- AFT LIMIT

7000-

6900-

6800-

6700-

6600-

6500

6400 -

6300 -

6200 -

6100 -

cnnn - I
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140.5 141.0 141.5 142.0 142.5 143.0 143.5

FUSELAGE STATION -INCHES

212-M-8-13

Figure 8-13. Weight empty center of gravity with floats, 205-706-050

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t

212-030-245-7 212-030-245-9 212-030-245-11 212- 030 - 24 5-13 212-030-245-15

2.4 TO 2.6 LBS 7.9 TO 8.1 LBS

OOM
0.9 TO 1.1 LBS 3.9 TO 4.1 LBS 18.9 TO 19.1 LBS
(0.408 TO 0.410 kg) (1.089 TO 1.179 kg) (1.769 TO 1.860 kg) (3.583 TO 3.674 kg) (8.573 TO 8.663 kg)
R AND L MAX QTY. R AND L MAX QTY. R AND L MAX QTY. R AND L MAX QTY. R AND L MAX QTY.
PER SIDE 3 UNIT WT. PER SIDE 3 UNIT WT. PER SIDE 4 UNIT WT. PER SIDE 2 UNIT WT. PER SIDE 2 UNIT WT.
(LBS) 1.0 (0.454 kg) (LBS) 2.5 (1.133 kg) (LBS) 4.0 (1.814 kg) (LBS) 8.0 (3.628 kg) (LBS) 19.0 (8.618 kg)
STA. - 1.8 STA. - 4.5 STA. - 4.1 STA. - 4.1 STA. - 4.7
BL± 20.1 BL t 18.2 BL ± 28.8 BL ± 20.8 BL ± 20.5

7 TYPICAL R AND L.

212-030-173 -9 TYPICAL R AND L

MAX QTY. 1
STA. - -5.7 -11 TYPICAL R AND L
BL +7.9 -13 TYPICAL R AND L

15 TYPICAL R AND L

ACTUAL WEIGHT IS STAMPED ON EACH WEIGHT, 212-030-173

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`--, left lateral moment for buttock line (BL) locations.

212-M-8-14
Figure 8-14. Nose ballast

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1. Washer (4) 204-071-566-5

2. Ballast (2) 204-071-566-3
Nominal weight each 6.3 pounds (2.86 kg)
3. Ballast (3) 204-071-566-1
4. Clamp (6) 204-040-811-1
5. Tail skid
6. Tailboom
7. Center of ballast location, approximately F.S. 441.0
8. Center of gravity for lead shot, approximately F.S. 457.0
212-M-8-15

Figure 8-15. Tail skid ballast

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side of each tail skid access panel with actual
weight of ballast added.
e. Install tail skid.
f. Add additional ballast, as required, not
to exceed 50 pounds (22.68 kg) total ballast.
8-9. WEIGHT AND BALANCE SAMPLE
PROBLEM.
The sample Actual Weight Record (figure 8-
16) can be used as a guide to follow a
helicopter from weighing to weight and
balance check with intermediate steps to
change Weight Empty configuration.
The "BAs Weighed" condition (paragraph 8-3)
is shown in the block at top of Actual Weight
Record. "Net" weight is `Scale` weight less
tare.
paragraph 8-
Center of gravity determination (paragraph
4
4) is shown directly below the `As Weighed`
block.
This helicopter is assumed to be dry so all
Weight Empty fluids shall be added in
determining Derived Weight.
include hydraulic fluid and all transmission
and gearbox oils together with unusable fuel
and undrainable engine oil. This helicopter
was originally weighed without seats.
Q<=m
Therefore, seat weight shall be added. These
+..
(ten
items added to `As Weighed` comprise
"Derived Weight" and CG to be used in
determining ballast required. The "Derived
v3.
Weight" is 5954.2 lbs. (2700.8 kg) and the
cnN
CG is F.S. 147.05. Using the formula in
paragraph 8-5
paragraph 8-5, step 4:
5954.2 (Required CG - 147.05)
C'3
= Ballast
Ballast Arm - Required CG
figure 8-3
Required CG is located by using figure 8-3.
Assume approximately 100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
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ballast and use a CG within Desired CG
Range for new weight (5954+100). A
CC]
-,(a
reasonable ballast arm is -5. Thus:
5954.2 (144.35-147.05)_
Ballast
-5-144.35
5954.2(-2.7)
= 108 lbs.
-149.35
Figure 8-14
Figure 8-14 presents ballast weights and
locations. The ballast selected should be
placed as symmetrically as possible and
amount used shall not be less than amount
(ND
necessary to ensure satisfactory CG location.
In this case four 212-030-245-15 plates of 19
-,.
lbs. (8.62 kg) each and four 212-030-245-13
plates of 8 lbs. (3.63kg) each equals the 108
E-0)
pounds (48.98kg) derived above. The
moment for this ballast is -488 in.lbs. The
Derived Weight and Moment plus Ballast
Weight and Moment is Weight Empty Weight
NFL
and Moment. The Weight Empty Moment
>+- cud
°J:
divided by Weight Empty Weight is Weight
taw
(C]
Empty CG. This addition indicates the
helicopter weighs 6062.2 with a 144.35 CG.
8- A recheck on figure 8-3 indicates a
figure 8-3
satisfactory operating condition.
Further calculations on the Actual Weight
Record will confirm operation is within flight
limits.
These fluids Sample flight calculations demonstrating fuel
.3..
burn, off-loading passengers, etc., are
E
BHT-212-FM A different
presented in Model BHT-212-FM.
Weight Empty and CG was used but the
principle is the same.
The configuration of the helicopter will
probably change several times due to addition
of kits, engine change, etc. refer to the
CC]
CC]
following examples:
 BHT-212-MM

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON

ACTUAL WEIGHT RECORD
MODEL 212

DATE WEIGHED 8- 13 - 74- SERIAL NUMBER 30AXX

SCALE READINGS (LBS.) SKID CONFIGURATION SCALE TAPE NET

FORWARD JACKPOINT, F.S 61.69 B.L. - 30.0 4-8U 5 35 IN LATERAL
FORWARD JACKPOINT, F.S. 61.69 B.L. + 30.0 20$ O CALCULATIONS
AFT JACKPOINT, F S. 21 1 .58 B.L. ± 14.53 49s Iqq z96 _ IS LEFT
TOTAL 2 394 5668 IS RIGHT

LONGITUDINAL C.G., AS WEIGHED

C.G. = 61.69 ( 2372 ) + 211 58 ( 3296 t'TO.BS

)
N.
TOTAL WEIGHT 5to(2a =

LATERAL C.G., AS WEIGHED'

- 30.0( 385 )+ 30.0( /987 ) -1453 ( 3296 56-=+0.03 N.

0
CG =
TOTAL WEIGHT
LONGITUDINAL LATERAL'
WEIGHT EMPTY DERIVATION WEIGHT ARM MOMENT ARM MOMENT
AS WEIGHED 5668.0 5 843(.q6 +0.03 +169
u 4-0 4-1 O
UndrA'inqble Oil + '7.) 23 + 1 30 (0 0
30 )'1 0 0)
i .3 7 +4-72 O
HVdvA;' I;; i + 5. 94 + 0 8 . -1-9 -30
CiI4EW Eq + 54.0 3874 O
RqssEngEr + 121,4 104.3 + bbl

BALLAST LL - 4,5 - 488 0

SKID +0.02 + l 9
0

WEIGHT EMPTY, CONFIG.

O
/44.36 875-271
MOST FORWARD C.G.
60 3.0 If 47.0
.3 875271 t0,02- f 139
21,

WEIGHT EMPTY
+ PILOT AND COPILOT + 340.0 + 15980 0 0
+ PASSENGERS (4), CENTER SEAT, + 680.0 87.0 + 59160 0 0
FACING AFT
PASSENGERS (5), BACK SEAT, + 850.0 117.0 + 99450 0 0
+

FACING FWD.
00
24.5 4146 0
(r,

+ OIL, ENGINE 169.1 0

III, FUEL. MOST FORWARD + 472.0 127.6 + 60227 0 0

9. S / 3z.2 //14,234 +0.022 +- / 39

MOST AFT C.G.

WEIGHT EMPTY 6063.0 144.36 875271 10.02 +/31

+ PILOT 170.0 47.0 + 22.0 + 3740
000

+ + 7990
+ OIL, ENGINE 24.5 169.1 4146 0
(nom

+ 0
+ FUEL Cad 6.5 . 1¢09.2. 153.3 216066 0 0

1 143.9 1103473 1 1-f- +3879

Page 1 of 2 212-M-8-16

Figure 8-16. Actual weight record sample

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Changes made as a result of configuration

-Q.
The following is the basic helicopter with dual

0
changes shall be documented and a current controls, copilot instruments, and emergency
Weight Empty and CG shall be available at all floatation added:
times. The following demonstrates steps
necessary when changes are made.

Weight Longitudinal Lateral

Previous weight Empty 6063.0 144.36 875271 +0.02 +139

+
Add: Dual controls + 22.2 36.10 + 801 -22.50 -500

+
Copilot instruments + 20.1 10.80 + 218 -15.10 -304
Emergency flotation +579.0
+ 89.00 +51531 +0.90 +521
+

+
Derived Weight 6684.3 138.80 927821 -0.02 -144

dam'
figure 8-3
A check on figure 8-3 shows the CG to be too In this case, removal of previously added 108
far forward indicating a need for removal of lbs. (48,98 kg) is acceptable.
nose ballast. The ballast computation formula
may be used or trial and error is acceptable.

Weight Empty -108.0 +488 -

6576.3 141.16 928309 -0.02 -144

figure 8-3
A recheck on figure 8-3 verifies this CG at BHT-212-FM
BHT-212-FM and will not be approached
0

indicated weight to be acceptable. unless extreme lateral payload position is

E

encountered.
The above sample data has not covered
lateral CG. The method of calculating lateral it is necessary to load in this manner, a
(D-+

If
CG is shown on the Actual Weight Record. lateral check should be made.
Maximum asymmetric limits are shown in

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