TM 1-1520-240-10
6-1-1
CHAPTER 6
WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING
SECTION I. GENERAL
6-1-1. Purpose.
This chapter contains sufficient instructions and data so
that the aviator, knowing the basic weight and moment of
the helicopter, can compute any combination of weight
and balance.
6-1-2. Helicopter Compartment and Loading Dia-
gram.
Figure 6-1-1 defines the compartments, shows the refer-
ence datum line, and depicts other information essential
for helicopter weight/balance and loading.
6-1-3. Classification of Helicopter.
Army Model CH-47D is in Class 1. Additional directives
governing weight and balance of Class 1 aircraft forms
and records are contained in AR 95-1, TM
55-1500-342-23, and DA PAM 738-751.
