Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 177

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
(2) The basic empty weight center of gravity (as weighed
including optional equipment, full oil and unusable fuel)
can be determined by the following formula:
C.G. Arm= N (A)+ (R + L) (B)
T
Where: T
=
N + R + L
inches
6.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA AND RECORD
The Basic Empty Weight, Center of Gravity Location and Useful Load
listed in Figure 6-5 are for the airplane as licensed at the factory. These
figures apply only to the specific airplane serial number and registration
number shown.
The basic empty weight of the airplane as licensed at the factory has
been entered in the Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7). This form is
provided to present the current status of the airplane basic empty weight and
a complete history of previous modifications. Any change to the
permanently installed equipment or modification which affects weight or
moment must be entered in the Weight and Balance Record.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REVISED: APRIL
30,
1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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