Harriko_FIN 0 #1 October 4, 2016 Hello, We are operating 1968 U206C and I was looking for data from risingup.com. They stated that empty weight of U206 A-E should be around 1725 lbs or 782 kgs. Our 206 weights 913kg or 2012 lbs empty and I was wondering if other 206's weight the same or should we seriously start to search for lead-ballasts installed on the fuselage :D After all the difference between the numers is 131kg or 287 lbs which equals to two skinny jumpers or one full-grown-up-skydiver! So, how much does your 206 weight empty? BR Harri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #2 October 5, 2016 More likely a fat portion of Cocaine stashed inside. Good luck in the hunt ...... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ph.nilsson 0 #3 October 5, 2016 Have some experience looking at different c206 and c207 aircraft, and 782kg strikes me as a very low weight for that aircraft, even with doors and seats removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #4 October 6, 2016 Sorry Harri but you'll never find a 206 that weighs so little unless it has undergone major refurbishment with weight loss as the only goal. Cessna's stated weight is for an airplane with the barest minimum of equipment. Over the years radios, wiring, insulation, debris, etc accumulates and you find yourself with a heavy aircraft. Start pulling out unnecessary equipment, wiring, etc and you may recover a bit. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #5 October 8, 2016 Has anything been added to it? Wingtip extensions? Gap seals? New prop? Step? These things can add weight. We're the things removed properly accounted for? When was the last weighing of the aircraft?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cepq 1 #6 October 9, 2016 We had Cessna 182 J model, weight was 1640 pounds on file, after we remove seats and all the stuff unusuable when we put it on scale weight drop to 1480 pounds. «Go to the scale.Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Harriko_FIN 0 #7 October 9, 2016 That's what I was thinking about too. Risingup.com notes aren't that reliable afterall. Weighing is done around 5 years ago and it is done with current skydiving equipment installed - as far as I know. Our plane is an ex-amphibian, so there are some modifications in the fuselage for sure. Flap gap seals: yes Larger tyres: yes Don't know wheather the 3-blade prop is an update too. It also has tons of old radios and instruments... But the difference of almost 300LBS sounded like some Lead plates installed by a rival skydiving-club ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Harriko_FIN 0 #7 October 9, 2016 That's what I was thinking about too. Risingup.com notes aren't that reliable afterall. Weighing is done around 5 years ago and it is done with current skydiving equipment installed - as far as I know. Our plane is an ex-amphibian, so there are some modifications in the fuselage for sure. Flap gap seals: yes Larger tyres: yes Don't know wheather the 3-blade prop is an update too. It also has tons of old radios and instruments... But the difference of almost 300LBS sounded like some Lead plates installed by a rival skydiving-club ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
