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Beechcraft C23 Sundowner — Weight And Balance

1 weight and balance reference for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner.

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WEIGHT & BALANCE INFORMATION-BEECHCRAFT SUNDOWNER · 2016

This document provides weight and balance information specifically for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner aircraft. It includes details about the empty weights, moments, and fuel capacities for several Sundowner airplanes owned by Maine Instrument Flight as of October 9, 2017. The document is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the weight and balance calculations necessary for safe flight operations. It emphasizes the importance of accounting for usable fuel quantities and provides specific data for each aircraft's configuration.

  • Total fuel capacity: 29.9 gallons per tank.
  • Usable fuel for N9731L: 26 gallons full, 16.1 gallons at the slot, 11.1 gallons at the bottom of the tab.
  • Empty weight of N9731L: 1,480.1 lbs.
  • Unusable fuel for N9731L: 7.8 gallons (3.9 gallons per tank).
  • Total weight and moment calculations are necessary for safe flight operations.
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