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| Subject: | Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW |
Hi All, I've recently bought a Mk3 Classic, but I'm confused over the max weight.
I'm in the UK so it's classified as a "microlight". According to the CAA (Civil
Aviation Authority) MAUW is 390Kg (860lbs), the LAA (Light Aircraft Association)
who administer the type, its 405Kg (892lbs), and I've seen it on other
Kolb sites as 453Kg (1000lbs).
The engine is a 582 blue top.
Is there a "standard" MAUW for the aircraft on your side of the pond?, or do I
"play safe" and use 390Kg.?
Thanks.
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| Subject: | Re: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW |
As the manufacturer of my Kolb MKIII I placarded my Kolb for 1,200 lbs max gross
weight.
I have flown my MKIII at that take off weight many times in many different wind
and weather conditions over the past 25 years and 3,400.0+ hours. I feel comfortable
with the limits I imposed on my aircraft and feel it has been thoroughly
tested over the years and hours since the first flight.
I believe Kolb Aircraft recommended 1,000.0 lbs max gross weight for the MKIII.
I am not sure as I have never seen that figure on an official document.
During construction of my MKIII mods were made to increase strength and durability
of the aircraft.
Although I placarded my MKIII at 1,200.0 lbs, I don't recommend anyone else doing
that.
john h
mkIII
Rock House, Oregon
---- normros <norm2mac@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi All, I've recently bought a Mk3 Classic, but I'm confused over the max weight.
I'm in the UK so it's classified as a "microlight". According to the CAA
(Civil Aviation Authority) MAUW is 390Kg (860lbs), the LAA (Light Aircraft Association)
who administer the type, its 405Kg (892lbs), and I've seen it on other
Kolb sites as 453Kg (1000lbs).
> The engine is a 582 blue top.
> Is there a "standard" MAUW for the aircraft on your side of the pond?, or do
I "play safe" and use 390Kg.?
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> Thanks.
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472918#472918
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