Fred Choate wrote:
How much is too much over gross weight?

My 2001 8KCAB has a certificated maximum weight of 1800 lbs. The new
ones have gear legs one inch longer and are allowed 1950 lbs. in the
utility envelope (mine doesn't have a utility envelope). The new legs
are not stronger per se, but rather prevent a prop strike in the
required drop test. The rest of the airframe is identical. With me, a
'chute, and full tanks, my airplane comes in over weight at 1802 lbs.

In my airplane, I'd rather be 30 lbs over weight on takeoff than 5
gallons short of the field.


-Dave Russell
8KCAB/N2S-3