Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
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Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 23:33:49 -0500
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From: Mark Davis <mdavis@adnc.com>
Subject: Legacy CG location
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I would appreciate any information from those who already have Legacies
flying about where their empty CG falls in the envelope along with
engine/propeller/battery/other relevant equipment/information.  My concern
is that I plan to install a wide-deck Lycoming IO-540 (probably a K model)
in my Legacy which I understand to be more than a bit heavier than the
Continental 550.  I would also like a 3 blade Aluminum prop (the
AeroComposite is too expensive) and ulitmately a PRISM system with a dual
battery electrical layout.  I don't really like the builder's manual
location for the main 28V battery aft of the baggage compartment bulkhead
but am obviously concerned about moving it any further forward given the
above list of of "wants".  Ideally, of course, I would like the empty CG
with just me in the plane to fall at or close to the forward CG limit.
While I realize that this is far too many variables for specific advice,
I'm looking for what some real world experience has been re: "as built" CG
location so I can start to make some semi-informed guesses about how best
to proceed and begin the decision process on the necessary trade-offs.
Since this is a narrowly focused question, please do not hesitate to
contact me off list.  Thanks for any advice/help.

Mark Davis
Legacy 162
E-mail: mdavis@adnc.com
Phone: 619-222-3055