WEIGHT & BALANCE – CESSNA 172 R – N87GV
CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK · Weight & Balance
Overview
This document provides the weight and balance information for the Cessna 172R, specifically for aircraft N87GV. It includes details on the empty weight, fuel capacity, and weight allowances for passengers and baggage. The document emphasizes the importance of the Pilot in Command (PIC) verifying the current weight and balance record according to the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). It also outlines the calculation for the center of gravity (C.G.) based on total moment and total weight, which is critical for safe flight operations.
- Empty Weight: 1661.26 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 48 lbs
- Weight for Front Passengers: 34.00 – 46.00 lbs
- Weight for Rear Passengers: 73.00 lbs
- Baggage Area 1: 95.00 lbs
- Baggage Area 2: 123.00 lbs
- C.G. Calculation: C.G. = Total Moment / Total Weight
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Weight and Balance Data
The document lists the empty weight of the Cessna 172R as 1661.26 lbs with an arm of 39.24 inches, resulting in a moment of 65187.84. It provides weight allowances for fuel (48 lbs), front passengers (34 to 46 lbs), rear passengers (73 lbs), and baggage areas (95 lbs for Area 1 and 123 lbs for Area 2). This information is essential for calculating the takeoff and landing weights.
Center of Gravity Calculation
The center of gravity (C.G.) is calculated using the formula: C.G. = Total Moment / Total Weight. This calculation is crucial for ensuring that the aircraft is within safe operating limits during flight.
Pilot Responsibilities
The document stresses that it is the responsibility of the Pilot in Command (PIC) to verify the current weight and balance record according to the aircraft's Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). This is a critical safety measure to ensure proper aircraft handling.
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Safety notes
- It is the responsibility of PIC to verify the current weight and balance record according to the aircraft POH.
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Full document text
WEIGHT & BALANCE – CESSNA 172 R – N87GV Date __________ Pilot_____________ WEIGHT ARM MOMENT Empty Weight 1661.26 lbs. 39.24 65187.84 Fuel 48.00 Pilot/Passenger (Front) 34.00 – 46.00 Passengers (Rear) 73.00 Baggage Area 1 95.00 Baggage Area 2 123.00 Takeoff Weight Less Fuel Burned Landing Weight It is the responsibility of PIC to verify the current weight and balance record according to the aircraft POH. CENTER OF GRAVITY . 𝑪. 𝑮. = 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 DEPARTURE AIRPORT . Takeoff Distance _____________ Landing Distance ____________ Runway Length ______________ ARRIVAL AIRPORT . Takeoff Distance _____________ Landing Distance ____________ Runway Length ______________