Sample Loading Problem - Cessna 172S NAV III Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 6 CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV III WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST
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SAMPLE LQADING t"'HudLEM
WEIGHT AND MOMENT
TABULATION
SAMPLE YOUR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
AIRPLANE
AIRPLANE
Weight
Moment
Weight
Moment
(Lb-ins. (Lb-ins.
(Lbs.)
/1000)
(Lbs.)
/1000)
t. Basic Empty Weight
(Use the data pertaining to your
airplane as it is presently
equipped. Includes unusable
fuel and full oil)
1642 62.6
2. Usable Fuel (At 6 Lbs./Gal.)
Standard Fuel
53 Gallons Maximum
Reduced Fuel
(30 Gallons)
180 8.6
3. Pilot and Front Passenger
(FS 32 to 50) 340 12.6
4. Rear Passengers (FS 74) 340 24.8
5: Baggage "A" (FS 82 to 108)
120 Pounds Maximum 56 4.6
6:
Bag~age
"B" (FS 108 to 142)
50 ounds Maximum
7. RAMP WEIGHT AND MOMENT
2558
113.2
8. Fuel allowance for engine start,
taxi and runup -8.0 -0.4
9. TAKEOFF
WEIGHT AND
MOMENT
(Subtract Step 8 from Step 7) 2550 112.8
10. Locate this point (2550 at 112.8) on the Center-et-Gravity Moment Envelope,
and since this point falls within the envelope, the loading is acceptable .
• The maximum allowable combined weight capacity for baggage in areas
A and B is 120 pounds.
Figure 6-3 (Sheet 1 of 2)
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