Gross Weight Reality Check

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Due to recent occurrences we have decided that it was time that we posted a reminder of the approved gross weights of all our aircraft models. Here they are:

Murphy Aircraft Approved Gross Weights

Model Wheels Floats G Limit Ultimate

Rebel Rotax 912 1450 1522 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8
Rebel Lycoming 1650 1732 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8

Elite 1800 1890 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8

Yukon 2550 2677 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8

SR2500 3000 3150 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8
SR3500 “Moose” 3500 3675 Plus 5.7 Minus 3.8

Maverick-Long Wing 850 892 Plus 6.6 Minus 4.4
Maverick-Short Wing 950 997 Plus 6.6 Minus 4.4

Renegade 950 N/A *Plus 7.1 Minus 4.7
*Renegade
Aerobatic weight 750 N/A *Plus 9 Minus 6

Note that these are structural gross weights. Different countries regulations could reduce these weights.

Buyer Beware:
If you are considering the purchase of a used aircraft and the sellers claimed gross weight is higher than the above posted figures, you might want to ask the seller what modifications he (or the original builder) has made to support these claims and also ask to see the necessary supporting calculations. If calculations cannot be produced, then you must draw your own conclusions as to the validity of the claims.