C152 Performance
Cessna 152 · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides weight and balance information specifically for the Cessna 152 aircraft. It includes data on the mass of various components such as the pilot, passengers, baggage, and fuel, along with their corresponding arm measurements and moments. The document is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to ensure the aircraft is loaded within safe limits for flight. It also includes safety factors to consider when calculating weight and balance, ensuring that the aircraft remains within operational limits during flight.
- Maximum baggage weight for Baggage 1 is 120 lbs and for Baggage 2 is 40 lbs.
- Fuel weight is calculated at 6 lbs per US gallon.
- G-BOLV has a total weight of 1234 lbs with an arm of 31.49 inches.
- Safety factors of x 1.33 and x 1.43 should be applied to weight calculations.
- Always refer to the aircraft tech log for the latest weight and balance data.
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Source
Originally published by www.flysynergy.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Weight And Balance
- Year
- 2011
- Pages
- 14
- File size
- 4.3 MB
- Publisher
- www.flysynergy.com
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In this document
Weight & Balance Data
The document outlines the weight and balance data for the Cessna 152, including the basic empty weight and maximum allowable weights for passengers and baggage. It specifies the mass of the pilot, front passenger, and baggage, along with fuel calculations. For example, the maximum baggage weight is 120 lbs for Baggage 1 and 40 lbs for Baggage 2.
Aircraft Specific Weights
The document lists specific weights for different Cessna 152 aircraft, including G-BOLV, G-BYFA, and G-BGFX. For instance, G-BOLV has a mass of 1234 lbs, an arm of 31.49 inches, and a moment of 38860 in-lbs. These figures are current as of December 2011 and should be cross-referenced with the aircraft's technical log for the latest data.
Safety Factors
Safety factors are provided to ensure that the aircraft is loaded within safe operational limits. The document mentions safety factors of x 1.33 and x 1.43, which are critical for pilots to consider when calculating weight and balance.
Safety notes
- Ensure that the total weight does not exceed the maximum allowable limits for safe flight.
- Always verify the latest weight and balance data from the aircraft's technical log before flight.
Full document text
C152 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.33 Safety Factor: x 1.43 Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) Basic Empty Pilot 39.00 Front Passenger 39.00 Baggage 1 (Max 120 Lbs) 64.00 Baggage 2 (Max 40 Lbs) 84.00 Fuel (1 USG = 6 Lbs) 40.00 TOTAL C152 Weight & Balance Aircraft Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) G-‐BOLV** 1234 31.49 38860 G-‐BYFA** 1237 31.55 39032 G-‐BGFX** 1211 29.50 35722 **Figures current December 2011. Refer to aircraft tech log for latest data.** PA28-‐161 Cadet Performance PA28-‐161 Cadet Performance PA28-‐161 Cadet Performance Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) Basic Empty Pilot 80.50 Front Passenger 80.50 Rear Passengers 118.10 Baggage (Max 50 Lbs) 142.80 Fuel (1 USG = 6 Lbs) 95.00 TOTAL PA28-‐161 Cadet Weight & Balance Aircraft Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) G-‐BPJS** 1502.5 85.16 127952.8 **Figures current May 2012. Refer to aircraft tech log for latest data.** PA28-‐161 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.33 Safety Factor: x 1.33 PA28-‐161 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.33 Safety Factor: x 1.33 PA28-‐161 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.43 Safety Factor: x 1.43 Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) Basic Empty Pilot 80.50 Front Passenger 80.50 Rear Passengers 118.10 Baggage (Max 200 Lbs) 142.80 Fuel (1 USG = 6 Lbs) 95.00 TOTAL PA28-‐161 Weight & Balance Aircraft Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) G-‐ELZY** 1541 84.86 130764 **Figures current December 2011. Refer to aircraft tech log for latest data.** PA28-‐181 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.33 Safety Factor: x 1.33 PA28-‐181 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.33 Safety Factor: x 1.33 PA28-‐181 Performance Safety Factor: x 1.43 Safety Factor: x 1.43 Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) Basic Empty Pilot 80.50 Front Passenger 80.50 Rear Passengers 118.10 Baggage (Max 200 Lbs) 142.80 Fuel (1 USG = 6 Lbs) 95.00 TOTAL PA28-‐181 Weight & Balance Aircraft Mass (Lbs) Arm Aft Datum (Inches) Moment (In-‐Lbs) G-‐OODW** 1590.5 86.703 137901 **Figures current December 2011. Refer to aircraft tech log for latest data.**
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