Flight Planning Example - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA·28R·201, ARROW
5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE
(a) Aircraft Loading
SECTIONS
PERFORMANCE
The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane
weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided
by Section 6 (Weight and Balance) of this handbook.
The basic empty weight for the airplane as licensed at the fac-
tory has been entered in Figure 6-5. If any alterations to the air-
plane have been made effecting weight and balance, reference to the
aircraft logbook and Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7) should
be made to determine the current basic empty weight of the airplane.
Make use of the Weight and Balance Loading Form (Figure
6-11) and the C.G. Range and Weight graph (Figure 6-15) to deter-
mine the total weight of the airplane and the center of gravity
position.
After proper utilization of the information provided, the
following weights have been determined for consideration in the
flight planning example.
The landing weight cannot be determined until the weight of the
fuel to be used has been established [refer to item (g)(1)].
(1)
Basic Empty Weight
(2) Occupants (2 x 170 lbs.)
(3) Baggage and Cargo
(4) Fuel (6lb.lgal. x 51.3)
(5) Engine Start, Taxi, and Run Up
(6) Takeoff Weight
(7) Landing Weight
18901bs.
3401bs.
701bs.
3081bs.
-8Ibs.
26001bs.
(a)(6) minus (g)(1), (2600 lbs. minus 73.2Ibs.)
25261bS·1
The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 2750 lbs., and the weight
and balance calculations have determined the C.G. position to be within
approved limits.
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988
REVISED: MAY 8, 1995
REPORT: VB·1365
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