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PA-32R-301, SARATOGA II HP
,
Basic Empty Weight
Pilot and Front Passenger
Passengers (Center Seats)
Passengers (Rear Seats)
Fuel (102 Gallon Maximum)
Baggage (Forward) (100 Lb. Limit)
Baggage (Aft) (100 Lb. Limit)
Ramp Weight (3615 Lbs. Max.)
Fuel Allowance for Engine
Start, Taxi & Runup
Take-off Weight (3600 Lbs. Max.)
SECTION6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Arm Aft
Weight
Datum
Moment
(Lbs)
(Inches)
(ln-Lbs)
2272
83.4
189485
340.0
85.5
29070
119.1
340.0
157.6
53584
500
94.0
47000
100
42.0
4200
63
178.7
11258
3615
92.6
334597
-15.0
94.0
-1410
3600
92.6
333187
The center of gravity (C.G.) for the take-off weight of this sample loading
problem is at 92.6 inches aft of the datum line. Locate this point (92.6) on
the C.G. range and weight graph. Since this point falls within the weight -
C. G. envelope, this loading meets the weight and balance requirements.
Take-off Weight
3600
92.6
333187
Minus Estimated Fuel Burn-off
(climb & cruise)
@
6.0 Lbs/Gal.
-360
94.0
-33840
Landing Weight
3240
92.4
299347
Locate the center of gravity of the landing weight on the C.G. range and
weight graph. Since this point falls within the weight - C.G. envelope, the
loading may be assumed acceptable for landing.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT AND AIRCRAFT
OWNER TO INSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE IS LOADED
PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
SAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM
(NORMAL CATEGORY)
Figure 6-9
ISSUED:
JUNE
30, 1997
REPORT: VB-1669
6-11
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