MAC (inches) 45.72 and,
W&B tolerance for AC less than 5,000 lb. gross (see AC 43.13-1) is:
0.05 x MAC = 0.05 x 45.72 = 2.3 inches; wt. <=1.0 US pound
Note: these are estimates. Please check with your A&P for the actual requirements. These are considered "negligible weight and CG changes".
Reference FAA W&B Handbook and AC 43.13-1/2B for additional information (too big to attach here).
DA 40-180 Wing data from the POH:
Wing
Airfoil Wortmann FX 63-137/20- W4
Wing Area appr. 13.54 m2 appr. 145.7 sq.ft.
Mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) appr. 1.121 m appr. 3ft 8.1 in
Aspect ratio appr. 10.53 Dihedral appr. 5° )
Leading edge sweep appr. 1°Statistics: Posted by rhino — Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:10 am
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