since July 15, 2002.
*** Andy Steere's Gee Bee Y Weights Page ***
The following table lists the weights of the various parts of the GBY, as they came out of the box. Some of the smaller items includes the weight of the plastic bag they came in. Actual flying weight is now posted below (as of 9/20/02). This figure includes 3.25oz of lead in the nose to balance at the factory suggested spot.
ITEM |
GRAMS |
OUNCES |
POUNDS |
| Fuse (no fuel tank) | 1,377.6 | 49.20 | 3.075 |
| Right Wing | 616.0 | 22.00 | 1.375 |
| Right Aileron | 43.0 | 1.54 | 0.096 |
| Left Wing | 585.2 | 20.90 | 1.306 |
| Left Aileron | 53.0 | 1.89 | 0.118 |
| Wing Tube | 83.5 | 2.98 | 0.186 |
| Wing Struts | 41.0 | 1.46 | 0.092 |
| Horizontal Stab | 127.5 | 4.55 | 0.285 |
| Left Elevator | 27.0 | 0.96 | 0.060 |
| Right Elevator | 30.0 | 1.07 | 0.067 |
| Fin | 51.0 | 1.82 | 0.114 |
| Rudder | 32.5 | 1.16 | 0.073 |
| Left Wheel Pant | 162.0 | 5.79 | 0.362 |
| Right Wheel Pant | 162.5 | 5.80 | 0.363 |
| Wheels (includes bag) | 154.0 | 5.50 | 0.344 |
| Tailwheel assembly | 23.0 | 0.82 | 0.051 |
| Gear wire | 249.0 | 8.89 | 0.556 |
| Cowl | 175.0 | 6.25 | 0.391 |
| Engine Mount w/bolts | 168.5 | 6.02 | 0.376 |
| Dummy Radial | 34.5 | 1.23 | 0.077 |
| Misc. Hardware | 152.5 | 5.45 | 0.340 |
| Total out of the box: |
4,348.3 Grams |
155.30 Ounces |
9.706 Pounds |
| MGA 1/4 1930's Pilot | 159.5 | 5.70 | 0.356 |
| Engine (complete) | ~1,344.0 | ~48.00 | ~3.000 |
| Radio Gear | ~896.0 | ~32.00 | ~2.000 |
| Estimated flying weight: |
~6,747.8 Grams |
~240.99 Ounces |
~15.062 Pounds |
Actual Weight (balanced): |
6,860.0
|
245.00
|
15.313
|
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Copyright 2002 - Andy SteereLast modified on 09/20/2002