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Subject: | Lightning Jet empty weight |
Hi George
My kit is #65 and weighed in at 834lb (378kg) complete with engine oil and
unusable fuel (I put some fuel in each tank then pumped them dry using the
electric boost pump - carbi pipe leading to a bucket). It has the "speed
kit", good epoxy paint, leather seats and a Dynon 10" Skyview. For weight
saving I did a LOT of surface smoothing and sanding before painting, sanded
most of the primer off before the top coat, used very light weight cockpit &
baggage area lining, and replaced all steel packing washers (spar box etc)
with alloy blocks. I had to weigh mine 3 times using calibrated scales -
rotating each scale under each wheel - to be confident of the weight. We
have another Lightning at our club which is finished very much mike mine and
it is 6kg lighter.
Hope that helps!
Wayne Patterson
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Andre
Sent: Sunday, 20 July 2014 12:26 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Lightning Jet empty weight
I am doing a survey and would like to know what others have as empty weight
for their Lightnings. I would like to have actual 'as weighed' numbers as
opposed to what the factory has put out. Please check your weight and
balance papers and respond to this forum. My plane, that is very sparsely
equipped, comes in at 40 lbs heavier than the factory advertisements. Either
my scales (electronic) are way off or ???? Thanks to all.
George Andre
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