Cessna 150G N3495J Weight and Balance
Cessna 150 · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides the weight and balance information for the Cessna 150G, specifically for aircraft N3495J. It includes the weights and moments for various components of the aircraft, including the empty weight, pilot, co-pilot, baggage, and fuel. This information is crucial for pilots to ensure that the aircraft is within its weight limits and properly balanced before flight. The document is intended for pilots and aviation personnel who need to calculate the center of gravity and ensure compliance with safety regulations regarding weight limits.
- Empty weight of the Cessna 150G is 1044.4 lbs.
- Maximum gross weight is 1600 lbs.
- Total weight calculations must include pilot, co-pilot, baggage, and fuel.
- Center of gravity calculations are essential for safe flight.
- Document dated 4/10/16.
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Weight and Balance Summary
The document lists the total weight and balance calculations for the Cessna 150G N3495J. The airplane's empty weight is recorded at 1044.4 lbs with an arm of 32.9 inches, resulting in a moment of 34421. Additional weights for the pilot, co-pilot, baggage, and fuel are also provided, which are necessary for calculating the total weight and center of gravity.
Weight Components
The weight components include the pilot at 39 lbs, co-pilot at 39 lbs, baggage area 1 at 64 lbs, baggage area 2 at 84 lbs, and fuel at 42 lbs. These weights must be added to the empty weight of the aircraft to determine the total weight before flight.
Maximum Gross Weight
The maximum gross weight for the Cessna 150G is stated as 1600 lbs. This is the upper limit that must not be exceeded to ensure safe flight operations.
Safety notes
- Ensure total weight does not exceed maximum gross weight of 1600 lbs.
- Verify center of gravity is within limits before flight.
Full document text
Date: PIC: Checklist Safety Flight plan Weather Glasses As of 4/10/16 - Weighed Cessna 150G N3495J Weight and Balance S/N 15066195 Item Weight Arm Moment Airplane 1044.4 32.9 34421 Pilot 39 Baggage area 1 64 Co-pilot 39 Baggage area 2 84 Fuel 42 Max gross 1600 CG Fuel Maps & charts Approaches TOTAL