Cessna T182 1982 Pilot Operating Handbook page 108

SECTION 6
WEIGHT
&
BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST
CESSNA
MODEL T182
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna
within the prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations. To figure
weight and balance, use the Sample Problem, Loading Graph, and Center
of Gravity Moment Envelope as follows:
Take the basic empty weight and moment from appropriate weight and
balance records carried in your airplane, and enter them in the column
titled YOUR AIRPLANE on the Sample Loading Problem.
NOTE
In addition to the basic empty weight and moment noted on
these records, the C.G. arm (fuselage station) 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 moment/lOOO on the loading
problem.
Use the Loading Graph to determine the moment/lOOO for each
additional item to be carried; then list these on the loading problem.
NOTE
Loading Graph information for the pilot, passengers and
baggage/ cargo is based on seats positioned for average
occupants and baggage/ cargo items loaded in the center of
these areas as shown on the Loading Arrangements dia­
gram. For loadings which may differ from these, the
Sample Loading Problem lists fuselage stations for these
items to indicate their forward and aft C.G. range limita­
tion (seat travel and baggage/ cargo area limitation).
Additional moment calculations, based on the actual
weight and C.G. arm (fuselage station) of the item being
loaded, must be made if the position of the load is different
from that shown on the Loading Graph.
Total the weights and moments/lOOO and plot these values on the
Center of Gravity Moment Envelope to determine whether the point falls
within the envelope, and if the loading is acceptable.
BAGGAGE AND CARGO TIE-DOWN
A nylon baggage net having six tie-down straps is provided as
standard equipment to secure baggage in the area aft of the rear seat
(baggage areas A, B and C). Eight eyebolts serve as attaching points forthe
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