The gross limit for the 235 is because of the airframe. The
airframe is different than the 320/360 airframe. If a 290 or 320
engine is installed on a 235 airframe, the gross weight is still the same.
The factory subsequently raised the gross weight for the 235 airframe to 1,500#
on take-off and 1,400# on landing.
Gary Edwards
LNC2
Medford, Oregon
Getting close to asking for
airworthiness... and noticed my Pilots Operating Handbook gives Limit Gs'
allowed as 4.5, but does not specify for which of the three airframes the POH
covers: 235, 320 and 360.
It also gives allowable gross
as 1400# for the 235, and 1685# for the 320 and 360.
Sounds like the gross limit
for the 235 is because of lower HP, not airframe... do you have a
reference spec?
thanks,
Terrence
O'Neill