C

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

LEVELING AND WEIGHING
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Chapter Chapter
Section Section
Subject Config Page Date Subject Config Page Date
08 − Effective 1 * Dec 10/2005
Pages

08 − Contents 1 Apr 20/2004

08−00−00 1 Apr 20/2004

2 Apr 20/2004
3 Apr 20/2004

08−11−00 201 * Dec 10/2005

202 Mar 15/2005
203 * Dec 10/2005
204 Mar 15/2005
205 Sep 10/2004
206 * Dec 10/2005
207 Sep 10/2004
208 Sep 10/2004
209 Apr 20/2004
210 Apr 20/2004
211 Apr 20/2004
212 Apr 20/2004
213 Apr 20/2004
214 Apr 20/2004

08−20−00 201 Aug 10/2005

202 Aug 10/2005
203 Aug 10/2005
204 Apr 20/2004
205 Mar 15/2005
206 Jun 22/2004
207 Jun 22/2004
208 Jun 22/2004
209 Apr 20/2004
210 Apr 20/2004

Master
EFFECTIVITY: ALL
08−Effective Page 1
Pages Dec 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LEVELING AND WEIGHING
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter
Section
Subject Subject Page

LEVELING AND WEIGHING 08−00−00

Description and Operation 1
Effectivity: ON A/C ALL
General
Description
Plumb Bob Kit
Liquid Leveling Kit
Weighing Kit
Operation
Plumb Bob Leveling
Liquid Leveling
Weighing 2

WEIGHING 08−11−00
Maintenance Practices 201
Effectivity: ON A/C ALL
General
Weighing of the Aircraft

LEVELING 08−20−00
Maintenance Practices 201
Effectivity: ON A/C ALL
General
Leveling of the Aircraft with a Plumb Bob
Leveling of the Aircraft with a Liquid Level 205

Master
EFFECTIVITY: ALL
08−Contents Page 1
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
**ON A/C ALL
LEVELING AND WEIGHING − DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. General
A. This chapter contains descriptions and procedures to make the aircraft level and to
measure the aircraft weight. The aircraft is made level to do the weighing procedures
and to do some maintenance procedures.
B. The weighing procedures are done to find the total weight and center of gravity of the
aircraft. The weight is measured with the aircraft on jacks. To find the total weight and
center of gravity, the weights measured at each jacking point are added.
C. The equipment that follows is necessary for the leveling and weighing procedures:
± Plumb bob kit, or
± Liquid leveling kit
± Weighing kit.
2. Description
Refer to Figure 1.
A. Plumb Bob Kit
(1) The plumb bob is a pointed weight with a line that attaches to a bracket in the aft
equipment compartment. The bracket is riveted to the top of the fuselage frame at
FS718.00 in the aft equipment compartment. The leveling target is riveted to the
bottom of the fuselage frame vertically below the bracket. The target has a center
mark to which the plumb bob is aligned to make the aircraft level.
B. Liquid Leveling Kit
(1) This kit has two sets of equipment, one for longitudinal leveling and one for lateral
leveling. For longitudinal leveling, the two ends of a plastic, water−filled hose are
attached to leveling scales that are held on supports. The longitudinal scales have
pointers that are aligned with a horizontal datum on the fuselage. For lateral
leveling, the two ends of a plastic water−filled hose are attached to leveling scales
that are hung below the aircraft wingtips.
C. Weighing Kit
(1) The weighing kit is an electronic device that uses load cells (weight sensors)
installed on top of the jacks to measure the weight of the aircraft on each jack.
3. Operation
A. Plumb Bob Leveling
(1) To make the aircraft level, the plumb bob is hung above the target plate at the
bottom of the fuselage frame in the aft equipment compartment. The aircraft is put
on jacks and the height of each jack is adjusted until the plumb bob hangs vertically
above the center mark of the target plate.
B. Liquid Leveling
(1) This procedure uses the property of the same water levels at the two ends of a tube
that is lower at its center. The aircraft is first put on jacks. The longitudinal leveling
scale supports are set in position with the pointers at the level of the horizontal
datum at WL81.55. The lateral scales are hung below the left and right wingtips.
The aircraft nose jack is adjusted until the liquid levels are at the same value on the

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−00−00 page 1
08−00−00 Page 1
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
longitudinal scale when the pointers align with the datum level. The wing jacks are
adjusted laterally until the liquid levels are at the same value on the lateral scales.
C. Weighing
(1) The aircraft is weighed while on its jacks, clear of the ground, with the landing gear
extended. The weight is measured by the use of the electronic kit. The load cells
are installed on top of each jack. The aircraft is lifted clear of the ground and made
level with the landing gear extended. The weight of the aircraft on each load cell is
recorded to calculate the total weight and the center of gravity.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−00−00 page 1
08−00−00 Page 2
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FS 755.00

B LOAD
NOTE
LOAD WEIGHING CELL
(LH & RH) Tail stand must not
CELL KIT
touch aircraft or hold
any weight.

FWD
FS 718.75

FS 718.00
FWD FS 718.75

BRACKET LBL 8.00

WEIGHING
ATTACHMENT B
A KIT C LEVELING TARGET
BRACKET

FS 718.00 PLUMB
BOB
A LINE

ram0800000_001(1).dc, pb/gd, 09/06/95

C PLUMB
BOB

AFT EQUIPMENT
BAY DOOR LEVELING
D TARGET

Leveling and Weighing of the Aircraft

Figure 1

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−00−00 page 1
08−00−00 Page 3
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
**ON A/C ALL
WEIGHING − MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General
A. The maintenance procedure that follows gives instructions to weigh the aircraft. The
aircraft is weighed on jacks with the electrical load−cell kit, or on the ground with the
electronic platform scales.

TASK 08−11−00−588−801
Weighing of the Aircraft

1. Job Set−Up Information

**ON A/C 7003−7044, 7046, 7048, 7050, 7052−7053, 7055−7057, 7059, 7061−7064, 7066−7067,
7069−7070, 7072−7073, 7075−7077, 7079−7081, 7084−7086, 7088−7094, 7099−7106,
7108−7111, 7113−7117, 7119, 7121−7123, 7125−7154, 7156−7159, 7161−7962, 7964−7965,
7967−7977, 7980−7982, 7984, 7986, 7989−7990, 8000−8001, 8005−8008, 8010, 8012−8016,
8019−8064, 8066−8068

Subtask 08−11−00−943−001
A. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
607400−04 Aircraft weighing kit (load cells)

**ON A/C 7045, 7047, 7049, 7051, 7054, 7058, 7060, 7065, 7071, 7074, 7078, 7082−7083, 7087,
7095−7098, 7107, 7112, 7118, 7120, 7124, 7155, 7160, 7963, 7966, 7978−7979, 7983, 7985,
7987−7988, 8002−8004, 8009, 8011, 8017−8018

Subtask 08−11−00−943−002
B. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
607400−04 Aircraft weighing kit (load cells)
G601R082202−1 (Future Procurement Plumb bob kit − aircraft leveling
P/N G601R082202−9)
G601R082202−9 Plumb bob kit − aircraft leveling
ME5−2438C Jack − 5−ton, fwd fuselage
02−1036−0100 Wing jack − 10 ton
G601R071001−1 Pad ass’y − jacking
Commercial Wheel chocks − MLG & NLG

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 201
Dec 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
**ON A/C ALL

Subtask 08−11−00−946−001
C. Reference Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 07−11−01−582−801 Put the Aircraft on Jacks
TASK 07−11−01−582−804 Removal of the Aircraft from Jacks
TASK 08−20−00−589−801 Leveling of the Aircraft
TASK 09−10−00−584−801 Towing of the Aircraft
TASK 10−11−01−587−801 Parking
TASK 12−11−28−650−804 Suction Defueling
TASK 12−11−28−650−805 Gravity Defueling
TASK 12−12−29−611−803 Servicing of the Hydraulic System Reservoirs
TASK 12−13−79−612−802 Servicing of the Engine Oil System With the
Remote Replenishing System
TASK 12−18−38−600−804 Servicing of the Lavatory Water System
TASK 12−18−38−600−806 Servicing of the Waste Water System
TASK 12−18−38−600−803 Servicing of the Galley Water System
TASK 12−21−00−110−801 External Cleaning of the Aircraft
TASK 12−21−00−110−802 Internal Cleaning of the Aircraft

2. Job Set−Up
Subtask 08−11−00−587−001
A. Park the aircraft in a closed hangar (Ref. TASK 10−11−01−587−801).

Subtask 08−11−00−650−001
B. Suction defuel the aircraft (Ref. TASK 12−11−28−650−804).
C. Drain the aircraft fuel tanks (Ref. TASK 12−11−28−650−805).

Subtask 08−11−00−210−001
D. Make sure that hydraulic systems No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 are full (Ref.
TASK 12−12−29−611−803).

Subtask 08−11−00−612−001
E. Make sure that the remote replenishment tank and the left and right engine oil reservoirs
are full (Ref. TASK 12−13−79−612−802).

Subtask 08−11−00−616−001
F. Drain the lavatory water tank (Ref. TASK 12−18−38−600−804).
G. Drain the toilet tank (Ref. TASK 12−18−38−600−806).

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 202
Mar 15/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
H. Drain the galley tank (Ref. TASK 12−18−38−600−803).

Subtask 08−11−00−860−001
I. Make sure that the aircraft is in the configuration that follows:
(1) The flaps and thrust reversers are retracted.
(2) All the flight controls are at the neutral position.
(3) All the doors, the hatches, and the access panels are closed.
(4) All the passenger seats are in the takeoff position.
(5) The aircraft is dry and clean, externally and internally (Ref.
TASK 12−21−00−110−801 and TASK 12−21−00−110−802).
(6) All the tools and equipment that are not included in the aircraft basic weight are
removed from the aircraft.

3. Procedure
**ON A/C 7003−7044, 7046, 7048, 7050, 7052−7053, 7055−7057, 7059, 7061−7064, 7066−7067,
7069−7070, 7072−7073, 7075−7077, 7079−7081, 7084−7086, 7088−7094, 7099−7106,
7108−7111, 7113−7117, 7119, 7121−7123, 7125−7154, 7156−7159, 7161−7962, 7964−7965,
7967−7977, 7980−7982, 7984, 7986, 7989−7990, 8000−8001, 8005−8008, 8010, 8012−8016,
8019−8064, 8066−8068

Subtask 08−11−00−588−001
WARNING: MAKE THE AIRCRAFT LEVEL IN A CLOSED HANGER. IF THE AIRCRAFT
IS MADE LEVEL IN AN OPEN AREA, THE WIND CAN CAUSE INCORRECT
RESULTS. THE STEP TO WEIGH AND CALCULATE THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY OF THE AIRCRAFT CAN ONLY BE ACCURATE IF THE
AIRCRAFT IS MADE LEVEL CORRECTLY. THE AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE
IN A SAFE BALANCED CONDITION FOR TAKEOFF, FLIGHT AND
LANDING.
WARNING: MAKE SURE NO PERSON IS ON OR IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN YOU
WEIGH IT. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT MAY OCCUR. PERSONS ON BOARD CAN
ALSO GIVE INCORRECT DATA DURING THIS STEP.
WARNING: DO NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE AT ANY STAGE OF LIFTING AND/OR
LOWERING THE AIRCRAFT. IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS SET, THE
AIRCRAFT MAY FALL OFF THE JACKS AND CAUSE INJURIES TO
PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT.
A. If the aircraft is to be weighed on jacks, do as follows:
(1) Put the jacks in position below the jacking points (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).
(2) Install the load cells on the jacks, and let the load cells become warm. Use the
manufacturer’s instructions to install the load cells on the jacks, and to prepare and
calibrate the weighing equipment.
(3) Install the plumb bob (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(4) Set the instruments to zero.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 203
Dec 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CAUTION: EXTEND THE JACKS EQUALLY TO PREVENT SIDE LOADS ON THE
LOAD CELLS. IF YOU PERMIT SIDE LOADS TO OCCUR, THE
EQUIPMENT CAN SHOW INCORRECT WEIGHTS, OR YOU CAN
CAUSE LOAD CELL FAILURE OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
(5) Extend the jacks to lift the aircraft 1−2 inches (2.54−5.08 cm) clear off the ground
(Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).
NOTE: Make sure that the landing gear is fully extended.
(6) Adjust the jacks to make the aircraft level (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(7) Make a record of the weight at each jacking point (refer to the Weight and Balance
Manual).
CAUTION: LOWER THE JACKS EQUALLY TO PREVENT SIDE LOADS ON THE
LOAD CELLS. IF YOU PERMIT SIDE LOADS TO OCCUR, THE
EQUIPMENT CAN SHOW INCORRECT WEIGHTS, OR YOU CAN
CAUSE LOAD CELL FAILURE OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
(8) Lower the jacks until they are clear of the jacking points (Ref.
TASK 07−11−01−582−804).
(9) Do a visual check of each channel display.
(10) Use the manufacturer’s instructions to remove the load cells from the jacks and to
disassemble the weighing equipment.
(11) Remove the jacks from the area.

**ON A/C 7045, 7047, 7049, 7051, 7054, 7058, 7060, 7065, 7071, 7074, 7078, 7082−7083, 7087,
7095−7098, 7107, 7112, 7118, 7120, 7124, 7155, 7160, 7963, 7966, 7978−7979, 7983, 7985,
7987−7988, 8002−8004, 8009, 8011, 8017−8018

Subtask 08−11−00−588−004
WARNING: MAKE THE AIRCRAFT LEVEL IN A CLOSED HANGER. IF THE AIRCRAFT
IS MADE LEVEL IN AN OPEN AREA, THE WIND CAN CAUSE INCORRECT
RESULTS. THE STEP TO WEIGH AND CALCULATE THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY OF THE AIRCRAFT CAN ONLY BE ACCURATE IF THE
AIRCRAFT IS MADE LEVEL CORRECTLY. THE AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE
IN A SAFE BALANCED CONDITION FOR TAKEOFF, FLIGHT AND
LANDING.
WARNING: MAKE SURE NO PERSON IS ON OR IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN YOU
WEIGH IT. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT MAY OCCUR. PERSONS ON BOARD CAN
ALSO GIVE INCORRECT DATA DURING THIS STEP.
WARNING: DO NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE AT ANY STAGE OF LIFTING AND/OR
LOWERING THE AIRCRAFT. IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS SET, THE
AIRCRAFT MAY FALL OFF THE JACKS AND CAUSE INJURIES TO
PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT.
B. If the aircraft is to be weighed on jacks, do as follows (Refer to Figure 201):
(1) Put the jacks in position below the jacking points (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).
(2) Install the load cells on the jacks, and let the load cells become warm. Use the
manufacturer’s instructions to install the load cells on the jacks, and to prepare and
calibrate the weighing equipment.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 204
Mar 15/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(3) Install the plumb bob (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(4) Set the instruments to zero.
CAUTION: EXTEND THE JACKS EQUALLY TO PREVENT SIDE LOADS ON THE
LOAD CELLS. IF YOU PERMIT SIDE LOADS TO OCCUR, THE
EQUIPMENT CAN SHOW INCORRECT WEIGHTS, OR YOU CAN
CAUSE LOAD CELL FAILURE OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
(5) Extend the jacks to lift the aircraft 1−2 inches (2.54−5.08 cm) clear off the ground
(Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).
NOTE: Make sure that the landing gear is fully extended.
(6) Adjust the jacks to make the aircraft level (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(7) Find the value for R1 as follows:
(a) Get the nose−landing−gear weight data from the load cell.
(8) Find the value for R2 as follows:
(a) Get the sum of each main−landing−gear weight data from the load cells.
(9) Find the weight (W) of the aircraft as follows:
(a) Get the sum of R1 and R2.
CAUTION: LOWER THE JACKS EQUALLY TO PREVENT SIDE LOADS ON THE
LOAD CELLS. IF YOU PERMIT SIDE LOADS TO OCCUR, THE
EQUIPMENT CAN SHOW INCORRECT WEIGHTS, OR YOU CAN
CAUSE LOAD CELL FAILURE OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
(10) Lower the aircraft until there is no load on the jacks and load cells.
(11) Do a visual check of the zero on each of the three channel displays. If the displays
are set to zero, no change to the weight data is necessary. If the displays do not
read zero, change the weight data as follows:
(a) If you read a positive value, subtract it from the weight data found in steps
B. (7) and B. (8).
(b) If you read a negative value, add it to the weight data found in steps B. (7) and
B. (8).
(12) Lower the jacks until they are clear of the jacking points (Ref.
TASK 07−11−01−582−804).
(13) Use the manufacturer’s instructions to remove the load cells from the jacks and to
disassemble the weighing equipment.
(14) Remove the jacks from the area.
C. Calculate the center of gravity as follows:
(1) Calculate the aircraft center of gravity (XARM) with the data found in step B.:
For SI units (R1, R2, and W are in kilograms):
(3.81 × R1) + (13.825 × R2) + 78.3
− XARM =
W

Where 78.3 is the ∆ moment (kg*m) for the main landing gears displacement from
the fully extended position to the typical "on ground" position.
(2) Convert this value to % MAC:

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 205
Sep 10/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
For SI units (R1, R2 and W are in kilograms and E and F are in meters):
(XARM − 12.542)
AIRCRAFT CG (% MAC) = × 100
2.526

**ON A/C 7003−7044, 7046, 7048, 7050, 7052−7053, 7055−7057, 7059, 7061−7064, 7066−7067,
7069−7070, 7072−7073, 7075−7077, 7079−7081, 7084−7086, 7088−7094, 7099−7106,
7108−7111, 7113−7117, 7119, 7121−7123, 7125−7154, 7156−7159, 7161−7962, 7964−7965,
7967−7977, 7980−7982, 7984, 7986, 7989−7990, 8000−8001, 8005−8008, 8010, 8012−8016,
8019−8064, 8066−8068

Subtask 08−11−00−588−002
D. If the aircraft is to be weighed on electronic platform scales, do as follows:
(1) Align the platform scales and ramps with the main and nose landing gears.
NOTE: If electronic scales are used, let them become warm.
(2) Use the equipment checklist and make sure that the aircraft is in its basic
configuration (Refer to the Weight and Balance Manual).
(3) Put the wheel chocks on the scales and set the scales to zero.
(4) Tow the aircraft on the scales (Ref. TASK 09−10−00−584−801).
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE WHEEL CHOCKS ARE PUT AT THE MAIN
WHEELS. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, THE AIRCRAFT CAN MOVE.
THIS CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
(5) Put the chocks in front of and behind the wheels.
NOTE: Do not set the parking brakes.
(6) Install the plumb bob (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(7) Adjust the shock struts to make the aircraft level (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(8) Make a record of the weight at each platform scale (refer to the Weight and Balance
Manual).
(9) Remove the wheel chocks.
(10) Move the aircraft off the scales (Ref. TASK 09−10−00−584−801).
(11) Do a visual check of the zero on each of the three channel displays on the platform
scale and correct the indications as necessary (refer to the Weight and Balance
Manual).

**ON A/C 7045, 7047, 7049, 7051, 7054, 7058, 7060, 7065, 7071, 7074, 7078, 7082−7083, 7087,
7095−7098, 7107, 7112, 7118, 7120, 7124, 7155, 7160, 7963, 7966, 7978−7979, 7983, 7985,
7987−7988, 8002−8004, 8009, 8011, 8017−8018

Subtask 08−11−00−588−003
E. If the aircraft is to be weighed on electronic platform scales, do as follows (Refer to
Figure 202):

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 206
Dec 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WARNING: MAKE THE AIRCRAFT LEVEL IN A CLOSED HANGER. IF THE
AIRCRAFT IS MADE LEVEL IN AN OPEN AREA, THE WIND CAN
CAUSE INCORRECT RESULTS. THE STEP TO WEIGH AND
CALCULATE THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE AIRCRAFT CAN
ONLY BE ACCURATE IF THE AIRCRAFT IS MADE LEVEL
CORRECTLY. THE AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE IN A SAFE BALANCED
CONDITION FOR TAKEOFF, FLIGHT AND LANDING.
WARNING: MAKE SURE NO PERSON IS ON OR IN THE AIRCRAFT WHEN YOU
WEIGH IT. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT MAY OCCUR. PERSONS ON BOARD
CAN ALSO GIVE INCORRECT DATA DURING THIS STEP.
(1) Align the platform scales and ramps with the main and nose landing gears.
NOTE: If electronic scales are used, let them become warm.
(2) Use the equipment checklist and make sure that the aircraft is in its basic
configuration as follows:
(a) Compare the components on the aircraft with those in the checklist.
(b) Write any difference and correct the aircraft weight and center of gravity as
necessary.
(3) Put the wheel chocks on the scales and set the scales to zero.
(4) Remove the chocks from the scales.
(5) Tow the aircraft on the scales (Ref. TASK 09−10−00−584−801).
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE WHEEL CHOCKS ARE PUT AT THE MAIN
WHEELS. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, THE AIRCRAFT CAN MOVE.
THIS CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: DO NOT CHANGE THE CHOCKS THAT YOU USED ON THE SCALES
WHEN YOU SET THE SCALES TO ZERO. IF YOU CHANGE THE
CHOCKS, YOU MUST PLACE THE NEW CHOCKS ON THE SCALES
AND SET THEM TO ZERO AGAIN.
(6) Put the chocks in front of and behind the wheels.
NOTE: Do not set the parking brakes.
(7) Install the plumb bob (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(8) Adjust the shock struts to make the aircraft level (Ref. TASK 08−20−00−589−801).
(9) Weigh the aircraft and write the weight data at each platform scale.
(10) Remove the leveling kit and the chocks, and roll the aircraft off the scales and down
the ramps.
(11) Do a visual check of the zero on each of the three channel displays on the platform
scales. If the displays are set to zero, no change to the weight data is necessary. If
the displays do not read zero, change the weight data as follows:
(a) If you read a positive value, subtract it from the weight data written in step
E. (9).
(b) If you read a negative value, add it to the weight data written in step E. (9).
(12) Calculate the center of gravity as follows:

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 207
Sep 10/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(a) Find the data you need to calculate the center of gravity.
(b) Calculate the center of gravity.
(13) Find the data you need to calculate the XARM (refer to Figure 203):
(a) Read the nose−landing−gear weight from the scale. Write the result as R1.
(b) Read the main−landing−gear weight from each main−landing−gear scale.
NOTE: The left main−landing−gear gives R (left) and the right
main−landing−gear gives R (right).
(c) Add R (left) and R (right). Write the result as R2.
(d) Divide R2 by 2. Write the result as L.
(e) Add R1 and R2. Write the result as W.
(f) Measure the distance between the weighing datum point and the
main−landing−gear center line (refer to Figure 203). Write the result as B.
(g) Measure the distance between the weighing datum point and the
nose−landing−gear center line (refer to Figure 203). Write the result as D.
(h) Calculate E as follows: 9.525 meters (375.00 inches) + B.
(i) Make sure that the value of E is correct as follows (refer to Figure 204):
1 Locate L on the ground load per main−landing−gear scale.
2 The value shown is an example of what you calculate.
3 Draw a horizontal line to the curve.
4 Draw a perpendicular line from this point on the curve and read the
wheel−axle center line location such as point E.
NOTE: Make sure that the value for E is correct. This value should be
the same as the E value measured in Figure 203.
(j) Calculate F as follows: 9.525 m (375.00 in.) − D.
(14) Calculate the aircraft XARM with the value specified in paragraph (13) as follows:
(a) Calculate the necessary value:
For SI units (R1, R2, and W are in kilograms and E and F are in meters):
(F × R1) + (E × R2)
AIRCRAFT CG (XARM) =
W
(b) Convert this value to % MAC:
For SI units (R1, R2, and W are in kilograms and E and F are in meters):
(XARM) − (12.542)
AIRCRAFT CG (% MAC) = × 100
2.526
(15) Move the aircraft off the scales (Ref. TASK 09−10−00−584−801).
(16) Remove the wheel chocks.
(17) Do a visual check of the zero on each of the three channel displays on the platform
scale and correct the indications as necessary.
F. SI Example to Calculate the Aircraft CG in XARM and %MAC.
This metric (SI) example calculates the aircraft center of gravity. Each value, the
procedure to find the value, the formula to use, and an example of the result follow:

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 208
Sep 10/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

IDENTIFICATION HOW VALUE IS EXAMPLE OF

FORMULA TO USE
OF VALUE FOUND RESULT
R1 Read the display − 1360.78 kg
R (left) Read the display − 10 663.96 kg
R (right) Read the display − 10 654.88 kg
R2 Calculate R (left) + R (right) 21 318.84 kg
L Calculate R2/2 10 659.42 kg
W Calculate R1 + R2 22 679.62 kg
B Measure − 4.422 m
D Measure − 6.975 m
E Calculate 9.525 + B 13.947 m [1]
F Calculate 9.525 − D 2.550 m
AIRCRAFT CG (F x R1) + (E x R2)
Calculate [2]
(XARM) W
(XARM − 12.542) x
AIRCRAFT CG 100
Calculate [3]
(%MAC)
2.526
Aircraft CG in XARM and % MAC Example − Steps

[1] Compare the values calculated and measured.

(F × R1) + (E × R2)
[2] AIRCRAFT CG (METERS) =
W

(2.550 × 1360.78) + (13.947 × 21318.84)

=
22679.62

= 13.263 meters.

(XARM − 12.542)
[3] AIRCRAFT CG ( % MAC ) = × 100
2.526

(13.263 − 12.542)
= × 100
2.526

= 28.54 % MAC.
**ON A/C ALL

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 209
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4. Close Out
Subtask 08−11−00−941−001
A. Remove all tools, equipment, and unwanted materials from the work area.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 210
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ZERO
REFERENCE
DATUM

AIRCRAFT CENTER
OF GRAVITY
AIRCRAFT CG (XARM)

R1 W R2

ram0811002_001.dg, pm, 02/01/98

Aircraft Weighed on Jacks

Figure 201

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 211
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ZERO
REFERENCE
DATUM

AIRCRAFT CENTER
OF GRAVITY
AIRCRAFT CG (XARM)

R1 R2
F

MAIN LANDING GEAR

WHEEL AXLE CENTERLINE ram0811002_002.dg, pm, 02/01/98

Aircraft Weighed on Platform Scales

Figure 202

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 212
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ZERO
REFERENCE
DATUM

AIRCRAFT CENTER
OF GRAVITY
AIRCRAFT CG (XARM)

0.406 m
(16.00 in.)
X

WEIGHING
DATUM W
POINT
F D B

9.525 m (375.00 in.)

ram0811002_003.dg, pm, 02/10/98

Calculating Center of Gravity

Figure 203

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 213
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

DISTANCE AFT OF REFERENCE DATUM

13
GROUND LOAD PER MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1000 kg)

12 555 kg MAX GEAR LOAD

12

11
L
10

6
5 351 kg MIN GEAR LOAD
5
13.920 13.925 13.930 13.935 13.940 13.945 E 13.950 13.955

WHEEL AXLE CENTERLINE LOCATION (meters)

NOTE
ram0811002_004.dg, pm, 02/10/98

Inflation pressure for each main landing−gear

shock−absorber at the fully extended position is 36.13 bar.
The wheel axle centerline must be measured
as the aircraft is weighed.

Main−Landing−Gear Position (SI)

Figure 204

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−11−00 page 201
08−11−00 Page 214
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
**ON A/C ALL
LEVELING − MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General
A. This maintenance procedure supplies instructions to make the aircraft level when it is on
jacks or on its landing gear. When the aircraft is on jacks, it is made level by the
adjustment of the jacks. (It is not necessary to lift the aircraft off the ground to level it.) If
jacks are not available, the aircraft can be made level by the adjustment of the
landing−gear shock struts.

TASK 08−20−00−589−801
Leveling of the Aircraft with a Plumb Bob

1. Job Set−Up Information

Subtask 08−20−00−943−001
A. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
G601R082202−1 (Future Procurement Plumb bob kit − aircraft leveling
P/N G601R082202−9)
G601R082202−9 Plumb bob kit − aircraft leveling

Subtask 08−20−00−946−001
B. Reference Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 07−11−01−582−801 Put the Aircraft on Jacks
TASK 07−11−01−582−802 Jacking of the Aircraft from the Nose
TASK 07−11−01−582−804 Removal of the Aircraft from Jacks
TASK 12−12−32−220−801 Extension Check and Adjustment (with Nitrogen)
of the MLG Shock Strut
TASK 12−12−32−220−802 Extension Check and Adjustment (with Nitrogen)
of the NLG Shock Strut

2. Job Set−Up
Subtask 08−20−00−010−001
A. Open the access door that follows:
ACCESS DESIGNATION
311BB Aft equipment compartment door

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 201
Aug 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Subtask 08−20−00−480−001
Refer to Figure 201.
NOTE: The plumb bob must be no more than 0.25 inch (0.64 cm) above the leveling target to
give an accurate level indication.
B. Put the plumb bob line (1) up through the hole in the bracket (2) at the top of the frame at
FS718.75.
C. Adjust the plumb bob line (1) until the point of the plumb bob (3) is no more than 0.25
inch (0.64 cm) above the leveling target circle (4). Attach the end of the plumb bob
line (1) to the structure.

3. Procedure
Subtask 08−20−00−589−001
Refer to Figure 201.
NOTE: Lateral level adjustments made at the wings can also change the longitudinal level.
Longitudinal level adjustments made only at the nose will not change the lateral level.
Thus, always make the lateral adjustments first, then make the longitudinal adjustments.
A. The aircraft is level when the plumb bob (3) is directly above the center hole of the
leveling target circle (4).
NOTE: The distance from the center to the edge of the leveling target circle (4) is
equal to a half degree of aircraft attitude.
B. If the aircraft is not level and is on jacks, do as follows:
(1) Adjust the wing jacks (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801) as necessary to move the
plumb bob (3) left or right. Move the plumb bob (3) until it is aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the leveling target circle.
(2) Lift the left wing or lower the right wing to move the plumb bob (3) to the right.
(3) Lift the right wing or lower the left wing to move the plumb bob (3) to the left.
(4) Adjust the nose jack (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−802) as necessary to move the
plumb bob (3) forward and aft until it is above the center of the leveling target
circle (4).
(5) Lift the nose to move the plumb bob (3) aft.
(6) Lower the nose to move the plumb bob (3) forward.
C. If the aircraft is not level and is on platform scales, do as follows:
(1) Adjust the extension of the main−gear shock struts (Ref.
TASK 12−12−32−220−801) as necessary to move the plumb bob (3) left or right.
Move the plumb bob (3) until it is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the leveling
target circle (4). Lift the left wing to move the plumb bob to the right; lift the right
wing to move it to the left.
(2) Extend the left shock strut or compress the right shock strut to move the plumb
bob (3) to the right.
(3) Extend the right shock strut or compress the left shock strut to move the plumb
bob (3) to the left.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 202
Aug 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(4) Adjust the extension of the nose−gear shock strut (Ref. TASK 12−12−32−220−802)
as necessary to move the plumb bob (3) forward or aft until it is above the center of
the leveling target circle (4).
(5) Extend the nose shock strut to move the plumb bob (3) aft.
(6) Compress the nose shock strut to move the plumb bob (3) forward.
(7) When the maintenance procedure is completed, do an extension check and
adjustment of the shock strut that was changed during the leveling procedure (Ref.
TASK 12−12−32−220−801 and TASK 12−12−32−220−802).

4. Close Out
Subtask 08−20−00−080−001
A. Remove the plumb bob (3) and the line (1) from the bracket (2) in the aft equipment
compartment.

Subtask 08−20−00−582−001
B. Remove the aircraft from the jacks (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−804).

Subtask 08−20−00−410−001
C. Close the access door that follows:
ACCESS DESIGNATION
311BB Aft equipment compartment door

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 203
Aug 10/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

2 1
FS 718.00
(REF)

A
LE
WI FT SE
N NO P
UP G U
RIG
SE WI HT
NO WN N
UP G
DO

0.25 in. (0.64 cm.) MAX.

4
ram0820002_001(2).dg, rf/gg, 01/11/00

LEGEND. B
1. Plumb bob line.
2. Bracket.
3. Plumb bob.
4. Leveling target circle.

Leveling − Maintenance Practices

Figure 201

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 204
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TASK 08−20−00−589−802
Leveling of the Aircraft with a Liquid Level

1. Job Set−Up Information

Subtask 08−20−00−943−002
A. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
G601R082201−1 Leveling kit − high precision

Subtask 08−20−00−946−002
B. Reference Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 07−11−01−582−801 Put the Aircraft on Jacks
TASK 07−11−01−582−804 Removal of the Aircraft from Jacks
TASK 10−11−01−587−801 Parking
SRM 51−52−00 Symmetry and Alignment Check

NOTE: For more data on the Control Point locations refer to the Structural Repair
Manual 51−52−00.

2. Procedure
Subtask 08−20−00−587−002
Refer to Figures 202 and 203.

A. Park the aircraft in a closed hangar on a floor that is hard, level, and has no vibrations
(Ref. TASK 10−11−01−587−801).

Subtask 08−20−00−582−003
B. Put the aircraft on jacks (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).

Subtask 08−20−00−490−001
C. Install the lateral leveling equipment as follows:
(1) Remove a screw (1) from below each wing tip at Control Points 1L and 1R
(WS338.00). Keep the screws.
(2) Install a support bracket (2) below each wing tip at WS338.00 with the screws (1).
(3) Remove the screws (3) from the two mounting blocks (4) on the left and right
lateral−scale gauge plates (5). Keep the screws.
(4) Put one end of the long plastic hose (6) on the left wing lateral−scale gauge plate
(5). Install the two mounting blocks (4) with the screws (3) to hold the hose (6).

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 205
Mar 15/2005
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(5) Put the other end of the long plastic hose (6) on the right wing lateral−scale gauge
plate (5). Install the two mounting blocks (4) with the screws (3) to hold the
hose (6).
NOTE: Make sure that a 2 in (5.08 cm) piece of the plastic hose comes out of the
top mounting blocks (4).
(6) Attach the lateral−scale gauge plates (5) to the support brackets (2) installed on the
left and right wing tips at WS338.00.
(7) Add water to the lateral plastic hose until the water level shows on the two gauge
plates.

Subtask 08−20−00−840−004
D. Prepare the longitudinal leveling equipment as follows:
(1) Set the aft leveling stand (8) in position near Control Point HL.
(2) Set the forward leveling stand (8) in position near Control Point FL.
(3) Remove the screws (9) from the mounting blocks (10) on the forward and aft gauge
plates (12). Keep the screws.
(4) Put one end of the plastic hose (11) on the forward gauge plate (12). Install the
screws (9) into the two mounting blocks (10) to safety the hose in position.
(5) Put the other end of the plastic hose (11) on the aft gauge plate (12 ). Install the
screws (9) into the two mounting blocks (10) to safety the hose (11) in position.
NOTE: Make sure that a 2 in (5.08 cm) piece of the plastic hose comes out of the
forward and aft top mounting blocks (10).
(6) Set the pointers (15) on the forward and aft gauge plates (12) to zero.
(7) Move the forward and aft leveling stands (8) adjacent to the skin of the aircraft.
(8) Use the plastic knob (16) to adjust the height of each gauge plate (12) until the
pointers align with Control Points FL and HL.
(9) Add water to the longitudinal plastic hose (11) until the water level shows on the
forward and aft gauge plates (12).

Subtask 08−20−00−589−003
E. To level the aircraft laterally, do the steps that follow:
(1) Examine the position of the water level indications (7) on the two gauge plates (5).
(2) If the water level indications (7) on the two gauge plates (5) have the same value,
the aircraft is level.
(3) If the water indications (7) do not have the same value, adjust the height of the
related wing jack.
NOTE: Move each jack in small increments. Make sure that you move the safety
collars at the same time to safety the jack in that position.

Subtask 08−20−00−589−004
F. To level the aircraft longitudinally, do the steps that follow:

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 206
Jun 22/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(1) Examine the position of the water level indications (14) on the forward and aft
gauge plates (12).
(2) If the water level indications have the same value, the aircraft is level.
(3) If the water indications (14) do not have the same value, adjust the height of the
nose jack.
NOTE: Move the jack in small increments. Make sure that you move the safety
collar at the same time to safety the jack in that position.
(4) After each adjustment of the level, use the plastic knob (16) to set the gauge plate
pointers (15) back to Control Points FL and HL.
(5) Examine again the position of the water level indications (14) on the forward and aft
gauge plates (12).
(6) If necessary, continue to make adjustments to the height of the nose jack and the
gauge plates (12).
(7) The aircraft is level when:
± The pointers (15) are set to zero on the gauge plates (12)
± The pointers (15) align with Control Points FL and HL
± The forward and aft water level indications have the same value.
(8) Adjust the height of the rear fuselage support after you make the aircraft level.

Subtask 08−20−00−080−003
G. Remove the lateral leveling equipment as follows:
(1) Disconnect the gauge plate (5) and the plastic hose (6) from the support brackets
(2) on the left and right wing tips.
(2) Remove the screw (1) from the support bracket (2) on the left and right wing tips.
Keep the screws.
(3) Move the left and right lateral−scale gauge plates (5) and the plastic hose (6) away
from the aircraft.
(4) Install and tighten the screw (1) in the left and right wing tips.
(5) Remove the screws (3) from the mounting blocks (4) on the left and right
lateral−scale gauge plates (5). Keep the screws.
(6) Remove the mounting block (4) and the plastic hose (6) from the left and right
lateral−scale gauge plates (5).
(7) Discard the water from the plastic hose (6).
(8) Install the mounting blocks (4) on the left and right lateral−scale gauge plates (5)
with the screws (3).
(9) Remove the lateral leveling equipment from the work area.

Subtask 08−20−00−080−004
H. Remove the longitudinal leveling equipment as follows:
(1) Move the forward and aft leveling stands (8) and the plastic hose (11) away from
the aircraft.
(2) Remove the screws (9) from the mounting blocks (10) on the forward and aft gauge
plates (12). Keep the screws.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 207
Jun 22/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(3) Remove the mounting blocks (10) and the plastic hose (11) from the forward and aft
gauge plates (12).
(4) Discard the water from the plastic hose (11).
(5) Install the mounting blocks (10) on the forward and aft gauge plates (12) with the
screws (9).
(6) Remove the longitudinal leveling equipment from the work area.

3. Close Out
Subtask 08−20−00−586−001
A. Remove the aircraft from jacks (Ref. TASK 07−11−01−582−801).

Subtask 08−20−00−840−002
B. After the necessary maintenence task is completed, put the aircraft back to its usual
configuration.

Subtask 08−20−00−941−002
C. Remove all tools, equipment and unwanted materials from the work area.

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 208
Jun 22/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CONTROL POINT FL CONTROL POINT HL

FS285.00 FS626.80

WL81.55 WL81.55
NOSE
JACK
LEVELING WING LEVELING
SCALE JACK A SCALE
A 11
(2 PLACES) (2 PLACES) (2 PLACES)

FUSELAGE
SKIN 11

14

15

16 DATUM
B POINT

12
10

9
ram0820002_002.dg, yf, 01/10/03

8
B

Leveling of the Aircraft with a Liquid Level − Maintenance Practices

Figure 202

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 209
Apr 20/2004
 C
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CONTROL CONTROL
POINT 1R POINT 1L
WS338.00 WS338.00

6 WING NOSE WING

JACK JACK JACK

2.0 in.
(50.8 mm)
1

5
7

4
ram0820002_003.dg, yf, 01/10/03

Leveling of the Aircraft with a Liquid Level − Maintenance Practices

Figure 203

Master
EFFECTIVITY: See Pageblock 08−20−00 page 201
08−20−00 Page 210
Apr 20/2004