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Alan:
You said:
<<< I know of 3 other
Legacy's that have their batteries behind the seats, and the Hydro pump behind
the baggage bulkhead. They moved their batteries from the firewall to
improve the W&B.... Could it be that they are using the Hartzell prop that
weighs 20 more lbs than the AC or the MT and needed the more aft CG? >>>
As I have
mentioned on this list before, I have the Hartzell 3-blade on my Legacy.
Both of my batteries are behind the right seat back (one moved forward and one
moved aft), and the hydraulic pump and ELT are behind the left seatback.
The only thing aft of the baggage bulkhead is the Crossbow 500 AHRS. My CG
is near the front of the envelope with zero fuel, a standard weight pilot
and no baggage. My cg is still within the envelope with a 200 lb. pilot, a
200 lb. passenger and 100 lbs. of baggage. I don't fly that way, but I
would still be within the envelope if I did.
I am very happy
with the balance of my airplane. Although my CG is forward far enough that
I cannot trim to a stable glide path on short final with one person, no
baggage and light fuel, I still have plenty of elevator authority and
only a small amount of back pressure is required. The airplane still
flares nicely in that condition.
Carl
Lewis
Legacy
N14CL
I have used a three bladed prop from Aero
Composites and am very happy with my choice. I especially like it when I
see my friend who aso has a legacy with a MT always admiring mine and wishing he
had one . It is very smooth in flight and maintenance free. By the way they are
very accommodating and easy to work with( the company).
The weight is 53 lbs. and I have both of my B&C
batteries on the firewall. I advise to keep W&B as far forward as possible.
Empty mine is at leading edge of wing. With me a minimal equipment and 15 gal
fuel, CG is at front of envelope.
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