Cessna C152 Weight and Balance
Cessna 152 Aerobat · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides essential weight and balance information for the Cessna 152 Aerobat. It includes details on the aircraft's weight limits, fuel consumption rates, and the calculation of moments based on weight and arm measurements. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts can use this document to ensure proper loading and weight distribution for safe flight operations. The document outlines the maximum usable fuel, passenger weights, and baggage limits, which are critical for flight planning and performance calculations.
- Maximum usable fuel: 142 liters
- Fuel consumption rate: 26.5 liters/hour
- Maximum takeoff weight: 1,670 lbs
- Weight of front baggage: 64 lbs
- Weight of rear baggage: 84 lbs
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Originally published by ulsterflyingclub.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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- ulsterflyingclub.com
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In this document
Weight and Balance Calculations
The document outlines how to calculate the moment by multiplying the weight by the arm. It provides specific weights for various components of the aircraft, including fuel, pilots, and baggage, which are necessary for determining the total weight and balance of the aircraft.
Fuel Consumption
The Cessna 152 consumes fuel at a rate of 26.5 liters per hour. This information is crucial for flight planning, allowing pilots to estimate fuel requirements based on flight duration.
Maximum Usable Fuel
The maximum usable fuel capacity for the Cessna 152 is 142 liters. This limit is important for ensuring that the aircraft does not exceed its weight limits during flight.
Weight Limits
The document lists the weights for various configurations of the aircraft, including the maximum takeoff weight of 1,670 lbs and specific weights for pilots, passengers, and baggage.
Full document text
MULTIPLY THE WEIGHT BY ARM TO GET MOMENT WEIGHT (lbs) ARM (ins) MOMENT (lbs-ins) Cessna C152 Weight and Balance Basic Fuel 40.0 Pilots 39.0 Aircraft Weight Arm Max Weight Fuel Consumption G-UFCN 1235 30.75 1670 Taxi mins G-UFCO 1176 30.14 1670 En-Route mins Alternate mins Hold mins Total Time mins ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN POUNDS (lbs) Fuel Required Ltrs AIRCRAFT CONSUMES 26.5 ltrs/hr Fuel on Board Ltrs MAX USUABLE FUEL: 142 litres Reserve Ltrs Passenger 39.0 Front Baggage 64.0 Rear Baggage 84.0 TAKEOFF WEIGHT Fuel Burn LANDING WEIGHT AVGAS CONVERSION WEIGHT CONVERSION