Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 236

SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-3IOP, MALIBU
6.9 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT
(a) Add the weight of all items to be loaded to the basic empty weight.
(b) Use the Loading Graph ( Figure 6-13) to determine the moment of
all items to be carried in the airplane.
(c) Add the moment of all items to be loaded to the basic empty weight
moment.
(d) Divide the total moment by the total weight to determine the C.G.
location.
(e) By using the figures of item (a) and item (d) (above). locate a point
on the C.G. range and weight graph ( Figure 6-1'5). If the point falls
within the C.G. envelope. thl! loading meets the weight and balance
requirements.
(f) Add the fuel allowance ( 18 lbs.) for engine start. taxi and runup to
the airplane takeoff weight determined in part (a).
REPORT: VB-1200
6-IO
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984