CESSNA 152 WEIGHT & BALANCE SHEET
Cessna 152 · Weight And Balance
Overview
The Cessna 152 Weight & Balance Sheet provides essential information for pilots to ensure that the aircraft is loaded correctly and remains within its weight and center of gravity (CG) limits during flight operations. This document outlines the calculations necessary to determine the aircraft's CG at takeoff and landing, as well as the maximum allowable weights for various configurations. It is crucial for pilots and ground crew to understand these parameters to maintain safety and performance standards. The sheet includes specific weight values, fuel calculations, and a graphical representation of CG limits, which are vital for flight planning and operational compliance.
- Maximum Take Off Weight: 1,400 lbs
- Maximum Usable Fuel: 22.5 US gallons
- 1 US gallon of fuel = 6 lbs
- CG calculations are essential for safe flight operations
- Ensure aircraft is within weight and CG limits before takeoff.
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Source
Originally published by fasclub.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Weight And Balance
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- 1
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- 77 KB
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- fasclub.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,224
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 22.5
Weight & balance
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,224
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In this document
Weight Calculations
This section details how to calculate the Take Off and Landing CG using the formula: CG = Moments ÷ Weight. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the aircraft is loaded within its certified weight limits.
Fuel Information
The document specifies that 1 US gallon of fuel weighs 6 lbs, and provides conversions for fuel volume and weight. It also states the maximum usable fuel capacity of the Cessna 152 is 22.5 US gallons.
Center of Gravity Limits
Figure 6-9 illustrates the center of gravity limits for the Cessna 152, showing the CG location in inches aft of the datum. This is critical for ensuring that the aircraft is balanced for safe flight.
Weight and Balance Certification
The sheet includes a certification section where the pilot or ground crew must sign to confirm that the aircraft is loaded in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and is within certified weight and CG limits.
Safety notes
- Improper loading can lead to unsafe flight conditions.
- Always verify CG limits before flight.
Full document text
CESSNA 152 WEIGHT & BALANCE SHEET Moments lbs-ins 1. Take Off CG = Take Off Moments ÷ Take Off Weight = ____________ ins AFT 2. Landing CG = Landing Moments ÷ Landing Weight = ____________ ins AFT Locate Take Off CG & Landing CG on CG Envelope (Fig 6-9) Note : Aircraft Registration : 9M - __________ Fuel 1 US Gal = 6 lbs Fuel 1 US Gal = 3.785 Liters 1 kg = 2.2 lbs 1 lbs = 0.453 kg 1 Nm = 1.852 km / 1 km = 0.539 1 Feet = 0.304 m / 1 m = 3.280 Feet 1 Knots = 1.852 Km/h / 1 Km/h = 0.53 Knots Baggage Area 2 Useable Fuel Max 22.5 US gall × 84.0 × 42.2 Item Basic Empty Weight (From Flight Manual) Pilot + Pax Baggage Area 1 Take Off Weight Max Fuel Burn Of US Gall Landing Weight Weight / Lbs 1224 Sign I certify that the aircraft is loaded in accordance with the AFM and is within its certified weights and CG limits for Take Off and Landing. Completed By (Name) × 64.0 × 42.2 ________________ Date / Time AIRPLANE C.G. LOCATION-MILLIMETERS AFT OF DATUM (STA. 0.0) AIRPLANE C.G. LOCATION-INCHES AFT OF DATUM (STA. 0.0) Figure 6-9. Center Of Gravity Limits ___________________ ________________ Arm / Ins × 31.5 × 39.0 775 775 800 825 850 875 900 925 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 30 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 775 725 675 625 575 525 475 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS 775 775 800 825 850 875 900 925 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 30 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 775 725 675 625 575 525 475 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS LOADED AIRPLANE WEIGHT (KILOGRAMS) LOADED AIRPLANE WEIGHT (POUNDS) CESSNA MODEL 152
What's in the Cessna 152 TCDS
A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.
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