Weight & Balance for CESSNA 172S Skyhawk
CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document serves as a Weight & Balance reference for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk. It provides essential data for pilots to calculate takeoff and landing weights, ensuring safe operation within the aircraft's limits. The document includes specific weight parameters, such as maximum takeoff and landing weights, useful load, and center of gravity (CG) range. It is designed for use by pilots and flight instructors to facilitate accurate weight and balance calculations prior to flight.
- Max Takeoff Weight: 2550 lb
- Max Landing Weight: 2550 lb
- Max Ramp Weight: 2558 lb
- Useful Load: 960 lb
- Fuel Weight: 6.01 lb/gal (US)
- CG Range: 35 - 47.3 in
- Max Baggage Weight: 120 lb
Document
Source
Originally published by docs.thrustflight.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Weight And Balance
- Pages ·
- 2
- File size ·
- 1.0 MB
- Publisher ·
- docs.thrustflight.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
Weight & balance
- Cg range (in) ·
- 35
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 960
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 2,558
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 120
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
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The Weight & Balance for CESSNA 172S Skyhawk is a weight and balance for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- Cessna 172 Roll Servo Cable Guard, Rev BService Bulletins
- Supplemental Type CertificateSupplemental Type Certificate
- ELECTRICAL POWER - ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT (ACU) AND CONNECTOR OBSOLESCENCEService Bulletins
- CESSNA 172S MANEUVER GUIDEPilot's Operating Handbook
- Cessna 172-S Training SupplementTraining Manual
- CAP TXWG Cessna 172S IntroductionOther Documents
- Weight and BalanceWeight And Balance
- Supplemental Type CertificateSupplemental Type Certificate
- LANDING GEAR - MAIN LANDING GEAR BUSHING INSPECTIONMaintenance Manual
- Cessna 172S-G1000 ChecklistChecklist
- Cessna 172S G1000 Skyhawk Normal ProceduresNormal Procedures
In this document
Weight Parameters
The document outlines critical weight parameters for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk. The maximum takeoff weight is 2550 lb, and the maximum landing weight is also 2550 lb. The maximum ramp weight is slightly higher at 2558 lb. The useful load is specified as 960 lb, with fuel weight calculated at 6.01 lb per gallon (US). The oil weight is noted as 1.86 lb per quart (US).
Center of Gravity (CG) Range
The CG range for the Cessna 172S is between 35 inches and 47.3 inches. This range is crucial for maintaining aircraft stability and control during flight. Pilots must ensure that the loaded CG remains within this specified range to ensure safe operation.
Baggage and Passenger Weights
The document specifies individual weight allowances for passengers and baggage. The front passenger (pilot) is allocated 37 lb, the rear passenger 73 lb, and baggage area 1 and 2 are allocated 95 lb and 123 lb respectively. The total baggage weight must not exceed 120 lb.
Fuel Calculations
Fuel weight is calculated at 6.01 lb per gallon (US), which is essential for determining the total weight during flight planning. The document also includes a section for calculating fuel burn and its impact on ramp and landing weights.
Performance Data
The document includes performance data for takeoff and landing distances, which are critical for flight planning. Specific distances over a 50-foot obstacle are to be calculated based on the aircraft's weight and environmental conditions.
Safety notes
- Ensure the loaded CG remains within the specified range for safe operation.
- Verify that the total weight does not exceed the maximum limits before flight.
Full document text
Name: _______________________________ CFI: ___________________________ Date: _________________________ Take Off Distance:_____________ Over 50ft Obstacle:____________ Pressure Altitude: _______________ Landing Distance:____________ Over 50 Obstacle: _____________ Density Altitude: ________________ Name: _______________________________ CFI: ___________________________ Date: _________________________ Take Off Distance:_____________ Over 50ft Obstacle:____________ Pressure Altitude: _______________ Landing Distance:____________ Over 50 Obstacle: _____________ Density Altitude: ________________ AIRCRAFT ID - WEIGHT ARM MOMENT EMPTY WEIGHT PILOT/FRONT PASSENGER 37 REAR PASSENGER 73 BAGGAGE AREA 1 95 BAGGAGE AREA 2 123 ZERO FUEL WEIGHT FUEL IN POUNDS 48 RAMP WEIGHT TAXI/RUN UP -48 RAMP/TAKEOFF WEIGHT FUEL BURN -48 LANDING WEIGHT Max Takeoff Weight: 2550 lb Max Landing Weight: 2550 lb Useful Load: 960 lb Fuel Weight: 6.01 lb/gal (US) Max Ramp Weight: 2558 lb CG Range: 35 - 47.3 in Max Baggage Weight: 120 lb Oil Weight: 1.86 lb/qt (US) AIRCRAFT ID - WEIGHT ARM MOMENT EMPTY WEIGHT PILOT/FRONT PASSENGER 37 REAR PASSENGER 73 BAGGAGE AREA 1 95 BAGGAGE AREA 2 123 ZERO FUEL WEIGHT FUEL IN POUNDS 48 RAMP WEIGHT TAXI/RUN UP -48 RAMP/TAKEOFF WEIGHT FUEL BURN -48 LANDING WEIGHT Max Takeoff Weight: 2550 lb Max Landing Weight: 2550 lb Useful Load: 960 lb Fuel Weight: 6.01 lb/gal (US) Max Ramp Weight: 2558 lb CG Range: 35 - 47.3 in Max Baggage Weight: 120 lb Oil Weight: 1.86 lb/qt (US) Cessna 172 R/S Cessna 172 R/S NOTAMS/ TFRs:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flight Data/ Weather Departure Weather: Information:________ // Time: ______ Wind Direction: ________ Wind Speed: ________ Visibility: ____ Cloud Layer: _____________ Temp:________ Dew Point: _____ Altimeter: ________________ Remarks: ___________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Runway A: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Runway B: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Density Altitude: _________ft // Pressure Altitude: _________ft Flight Data/Weather Departure Performance: Take Off Weight: ______________ Take Off Distance: ___________ / 50’: ___________ Landing Distance: ________ / 50’:__________ VY: ___________ Runway A: ______ Length: __________ VX: ___________ Runway B: ______ Length: __________ VA:__________ Initial Climb: _________fpm/________fpnm Arrival Weather: Information:________ // Time: ______ Wind Direction: ________ Wind Speed: ________ Visibility: ____ Cloud Layer: _____________ Temp:________ Dew Point: _____ Altimeter: ________________ Remarks: ___________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Runway A: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Runway B: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Density Altitude: _________ft // Pressure Altitude: _________ft Landing Performance: Landing Weight: ______________ Landing Distance: ________ / 50’:__________ Approach Speed:__________ Runway A: ______ Length: __________ Runway B: ______ Length: __________ Go-Around Climb (flaps): _________fpm/________fpnm Go-Around Climb (no flaps): _________fpm/________fpnm NOTAMS/ TFRs:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Departure Weather: Information:________ // Time: ______ Wind Direction: ________ Wind Speed: ________ Visibility: ____ Cloud Layer: _____________ Temp:________ Dew Point: _____ Altimeter: ________________ Remarks: ___________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Runway A: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Runway B: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Density Altitude: _________ft // Pressure Altitude: _________ft Departure Performance: Take Off Weight: ______________ Take Off Distance: ___________ / 50’: ___________ Landing Distance: ________ / 50’:__________ VY: ___________ Runway A: ______ Length: __________ VX: ___________ Runway B: ______ Length: __________ VA:__________ Initial Climb: _________fpm/________fpnm Arrival Weather: Information:________ // Time: ______ Wind Direction: ________ Wind Speed: ________ Visibility: ____ Cloud Layer: _____________ Temp:________ Dew Point: _____ Altimeter: ________________ Remarks: ___________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Runway A: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Runway B: ______ x-wind _____ kts / headwind: _________ kts Density Altitude: _________ft // Pressure Altitude: _________ft Landing Performance: Landing Weight: ______________ Landing Distance: ________ / 50’:__________ VREF:__________ Runway A: ______ Length: __________ Runway B: ______ Length: __________ Go-Around Climb (flaps): _________fpm/________fpnm Go-Around Climb (no flaps): _________fpm/________fpnm