Weight And Balance - Cessna 172S NAV III Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 6 CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV III WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna
within the prescribed weight and center-of-gravity limitations. To
determine weight and balance, use the Sample Loading Problem
I(Figure 6-3), Loading Graph (Figure 6-4), and Center-of-Gravity
J;1oment Envelope (Figure 6-7) as follows:
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nter the appropriate basic empty weight and momenV1000 from
he weight and balance records for your airplane in the YOUR
IRPLANE column of the Sample Loading Problem.
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NOTE
In addition to the baSic empty weight and moment
noted on these records, the C.G. arm (FS) is also
shown, but need not be used on the Sample Loading
Problem. The moment which is shown must be
divided by 1000 and this value used as the
momenV1000 on the loading problem.
Use the Loading Graph to determine the momenV1000 for each
additional item to be carried; then list these on the loading problem.
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NOTE
Loading Graph information for the pilot, passengers
and baggage is based on seats positioned for
average occupants and baggage loaded in the
center of the baggage areas as shown on the
Loading Arrangements diagram. For loadings which
may differ from these, the Sample Loading Problem
lists fuselage stations (FS) for these items to indicate
their forward and aft C.G. range limitations (seat
travel and baggage area limitation). Refer to Figures
6-5 and 6-6 for additional loading information.
Additional moment calculations, based on the actual
weight and C.G. arm (FS) of the item being loaded,
must be made if the position of the load is different
from that shown on the Loading Graph.
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