FYI, I had the Highlander weighed by an A&P and here is how it turned out:
Weighed with Full Oil, Full Coolant, No Useable Fuel
Left main: 324 lb, -8" ARM (Extreme Gear)
Right main: 320 lb, -8" ARM
Tailwheel: 70 lb, 164" ARM
Total Empty Weight: 714 lb
Empty CG = 8.86
The book says CG range is 9.0 to 15.5" aft of leading edge, so I should be good after adding fuel and 200lbs of pilot.
N485TM is a by-the-book Highlander, no modifications, powered by Rotax 912ULS. Extras include: Aluminum leading edge kit, Extreme Gear, Factory wingtips, Aveo Lights, Stewart Systems paint. Interior is bare bones fabric and aluminum sheet flooring. The Oddyssey PC680 battery is mounted under the right seat.
I was hoping for under 700 lbs, but I'm satisfied with this. Time to schedule the DAR.
Weight and Balance Results
For general discussion of the Just Aircraft family of aircraft.
Includes: Highlander, Escapade, Summit and SuperSTOL.
Includes: Highlander, Escapade, Summit and SuperSTOL.
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