FlyDave Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 I'm looking at a 1984 201. It's got everything I want in a plane and less . The usefull load is ~840 lbs.. I have a friend that has a 1984 201 and his usefull load is about the same. I'm just wondering if this is "normal" for that vintage 201 or are these planes unusually heavy? Any input is appreciated.
Cruiser Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 my useful load is 875 lbs. The basic empty weight as deliveried in 1984 was useful load of 894 lbs.
Mooney13 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 My 1978 M20J has a useful load of 992 lbs...I'm sure there are some nice trade offs for the newer model... Good Luck
Parker_Woodruff Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 The 1984 model I looked at buying had a useful load of just under 840lbs. The 1990 model I bought came with a useful load of 870lbs and is now 1030lbs after getting the 160lb max weight increase that the later models had.
FlyDave Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Posted April 7, 2009 Quote: Cruiser The basic empty weight as deliveried in 1984 was useful load of 894 lbs.
KSMooniac Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 My '77 has a calculated useful load of 1021 lbs right now. I might get it weighed later this year to make sure, though. From what I understand, the 1-pc belly is a weight-neutral upgrade, but I bet the split rear seats are a weight increase. As to the utility, it depends on your individual mission. I know there are a few times when I wished for removable or foldable rear seats to carry bicycles or other cargo. I'm about to start working on an STC to convert the fixed rear bench into a fold-down option, so hopefully we'll be able to increase utility on the older planes without spending a lot nor adding a lot of weight. I think one reason for the higher empty weights is due to the vintage equipment. The older HSIs, flight directors, KNS-80s, ADFs, autopilots, etc. really add up quickly. A modern panel will be much lighter.
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