Weight Limits; Normal Category; Utility Category; Center Of Gravity Limits - Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook

WEIGHT LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Maximum Ramp Weight: 2457 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2450 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 2450 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area 1 - Station 82 to 108:120 lbs.
Baggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 142: 50 lbs.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas
1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
UTILITY CATEGORY
Maximum Ramp Weight: 2107 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2100 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 2100 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment: In the utility category,
the baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied.
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward:
35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 lbs. or less, with
straight line variation to 40.0 inches aft of datum at
2450 lbs.
Aft:
47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front face of firewall.
Dec 2/96
2-7
CESSNA
SECTION 2
MODEL 172R
LIMITATIONS
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