CESSNA 175 manuals

This document is a Weight & Balance and Performance Summary for the Cessna 175, specifically related to an accident investigation. It provides critical information regarding the aircraft's weight calculations, balance, and performance metrics at the time of the accident. The summary includes details such as the estimated weight of the aircraft with full and partial fuel loads, as well as the center of gravity (CG) locations. It also discusses the environmental conditions at the time of the accident and the expected climb performance based on the aircraft's specifications. This document is intended for aviation safety investigators and pilots who require detailed performance data for the Cessna 175.

• Maximum gross weight for Cessna 175 was not exceeded by 147 pounds with full fuel and 245 pounds with 10 gallons of fuel.
• Expected climb performance at maximum gross weight was approximately 449 feet per minute (fpm).
• Environmental conditions included a temperature of 12° C and a barometric pressure of 30.29 inHg.
• Density altitude at the accident site was calculated to be 8,564 feet.
• The accident aircraft was equipped with a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine.