Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 143

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-JIOP, MALIBU
5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE
(a) Aircraft Loading
SECTION 5
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
factory has been entered in Figure 6-5. If any alterations to the
airplane have been made affecting 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
determine 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) (I).
(I) Basic Empty Weight 2625 lbs.
(I) Occupants(4x 170lbs.) 680lbs.
(3) Baggage and Cargo 100 lbs.
(4) Fuel (6 lb/gal. x 60) 360 lbs.
(5) Takeoff Weight 3765 lbs.
(6) Landing Weight
(a)(5) minus (g)(I),
(3765 lbs. minus 230 lbs.) 3535 lbs.
The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 4100 lbs. and the
weight and balance calculations have determined the C.G.
position within the approved limits.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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