Weight & balance

[B&O Johnson]

In regards to the weight and balance, my recently completed Rebel "652" came
in at 978 lbs. painted and upholstered. It has an O320 H2AD 160 hp 9:1
compression ratio (so the book says) on a standard location firewall (not
cut back) with a 38 lb Sensenich metal prop. My Battery is an Odyssey (35
lb) dry cell located between the2nd and 3rd bulkheads past the crank in the
fus. My empty C.of G. is 11.42 A.o D. Calculated max aft without exceeding
gross is 18 .06. It fly's great. I wanted the metal prop for two reasons. 1/
There has been to many cases of reported problems with the (black plastic)
ground adjustable on the O320,s and 2/ It just made more sense to me that
the heavier metal prop would make the engine run smoother-and it sure does.
The same reasoning applied to my choice of battery. Weight generally means
more cranking power-and once again it proved out. That Odyssey really cranks
my beast over.-For what it is worth.-Bob J.




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[Alvin and Glenys Adams]

Gooday To all;Just finished my weight & balance on rebel with 160hp,prince prop On 2150 full lotus floats.Split flaps,Mckenzie kit.
For anyone interested here are results.

Empty weight with oil 1240LBs CG- 14.38

Which Means: Pilot 190lbs
Pass 190Lbs
Fuel 110
Empty weight 1240

Total 1730Lbs Which is grose weight. Legally with two people i can take only 15 gallons fuel no luggage.

What is average weight off reb el on Murphys Amphibs.
Of course i will get 2000lb groos aproved later.

Does above information sound correct or am i missing something.


Regards Alvin R776




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[Alvin and Glenys Adams]

Bruce:

Dont have measurements but can get for you if you want.Did not measure angles as i flew another rebel with same strut measurements & liked it. Is 12" Forward & 19.7" Rearward CG Limits correct. My CG is 14.35 From L:eading Edge

Here is copy off my weight & Balance for rearward limits.

Empty aircraft 1240 At 14.35 17825.0
Pilot 190 At 13.37 2541.25
Fuel 130 At 25.53 3318.90
Baggage 170 At 60.0 10,200.00
Total Weigh 1730 Total moment 33,884.44


CG 19.58

Please feel free to Critize.


Regards: alvin R 776






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