Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 139

PA-28-181, ARCHER Ill
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S. S FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE
(a) Aircraft Loading
weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided by
Section 6 (Weight and Balance) of this handbook.
has been entered in Figure 6-5. If any alterations to the airplane 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.
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.
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following weights have been determined for consideration in the
flight planning example.
fuel to be used has been established [refer to item (g)(l)].
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the weight and balance calculations have determined that the C.G.
position is within the approved limits .
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
REVISED: June 17, 2019
The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane
The basic empty weight for the airplane as certified at the factory
Make use of the Weight and Balance Loading Form (Figure 6-11)
After proper utilization of the information provided, the
The landing weight cannot be determined until the weight of the
(I) Empty Weight
(2) Occupants (2 x 170 lbs.)
(3) Baggage and Cargo
(4) Fuel (6 lb./gaJ. x 48)
(5) Takeoff Weight
(6) Landing Weight
(a)(5) minus (g)(I), (2400 lbs.
minus 160.2 lbs.)
The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 2550 lbs. and
SECTIONS
PERFORMANCE
1412 lbs.
340 lbs.
360 lbs.
288 lbs.
2400 lbs.
2240 lbs.
REPORT: VB-2749
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