stevelwardau
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One of our pilots has a request to fly a music group to Outback NSW Australia, in our charities 1976 PA32R
Problem is that the lead singer is 155kg (341 LB)
Pilot says he can plan within weight and balance. And asked me “What does the Chief Pilot say?”
I replied that I believe the passenger would structurally overload the seat – be a liability in any emergency situation – very likely hinder “full and free control function” if in the co pilot position (the only seat he can physically get into)
Having recently read the thread “No More 170 lb passengers” with interest – I have been pondering adding some “Individual Passenger Weight guidance” to the literature that our charity gives out.
Does anybody have any info or practical guidance on Max passenger weight?
I have re-read the pilot handbook and done a Google Search without any joy.
Problem is that the lead singer is 155kg (341 LB)
Pilot says he can plan within weight and balance. And asked me “What does the Chief Pilot say?”
I replied that I believe the passenger would structurally overload the seat – be a liability in any emergency situation – very likely hinder “full and free control function” if in the co pilot position (the only seat he can physically get into)
Having recently read the thread “No More 170 lb passengers” with interest – I have been pondering adding some “Individual Passenger Weight guidance” to the literature that our charity gives out.
Does anybody have any info or practical guidance on Max passenger weight?
I have re-read the pilot handbook and done a Google Search without any joy.
