The A5 weight and balance can be established using two different methods. The first (and more accurate) method uses three jack points—one on each wing and one under the tail skid. The second method uses the aircraft on its landing gear—two main wheels and the nose wheel. In both methods, the aircraft is leveled by use of a built-in bubble level located under the passenger floorboard panel.

For details on determining the empty weight and balance by either of these methods, see Related Information below. For a current status of empty weight and balance, see the Pilot’s Operating Handbook.