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PA-32R-301, SARATOGA II HP
5.5
FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE
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(a)Aircraft Loading
SECTIONS
PERFORMANCE
The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane
weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided
by Section 6 (Weight and Balance) ofthis handbook.
The basic empty weight for the airplane as licensed at the
factory has been entered in Figure 6-5. If any alterations to the
airplane have been made affecting weight and balance, reference to
the aircraft logbook and Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7)
should be made to determine the current basic empty weight and
C.G. location of the airplane.
Make use of the Weight and Balance Loading Form (Figure 6-
11) and the C.G. Range and Weight graph (Figure 6-15) to
determine the total weight of the airplane and the center of gravity
position.
After proper utilization of the information provided the
following weights have been determined for consideration in the
flight planning example.
The landing weight cannot be determined until the weight of the
fuel to be used has been established [refer to item (g)
(1)].
(l)Basic Empty Weight
(!)Occupants (6 x 170 1bs.)
(3)Baggage and Cargo
(4)Fuel (61b/gal. x 50)
(5)Takeoff Weight
(6)Landing Weight
(a)(5) minus (g)(l),
(3480 lbs. minus 180 lbs.)
2100 lbs.
1020lbs.
60 lbs.
300 lbs.
3480lbs.
3300 lbs.
The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 3600 lbs. and the
weight and balance calculations have determined the C.G.
position within the approved limits.
' ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997
REPORT: VB-1669
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