Cessna 162 Skycatcher Flight Sheet Weight and Balance
Cessna 162 Skycatcher · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document serves as a Weight and Balance reference for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, prepared by Isla Grande Flying School. It includes essential data regarding the aircraft's weight limits, moment calculations, and performance metrics. The document is intended for pilots and operators of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, providing critical information necessary for safe flight operations. It outlines the basic empty weight, maximum gross weight, and useful load, along with V-speeds and performance data for takeoff and landing.
- Basic Empty Weight: 870.5 lbs for N6027A, 861.9 lbs for N6055R.
- Maximum Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs for both aircraft.
- Useful Load: 449.5 lbs for N6027A, 458.1 lbs for N6055R.
- V-Speeds include VSo, Vy, VNE, and others critical for flight operations.
- Performance metrics include take-off and landing distances, essential for runway planning.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.islagrandeflying.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Weight And Balance
- Year
- 2018
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 234 KB
- Publisher
- www.islagrandeflying.com
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In this document
Weight and Balance Data
The document lists the basic empty weight of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, which is crucial for calculating the total ramp weight and ensuring compliance with weight limits. The basic empty weight includes the pilot and passenger weight, fuel, and baggage. Specific weights are provided for each category, allowing for accurate weight distribution calculations.
V-Speeds
V-speeds are critical for flight operations, and this document outlines various speeds including VSo, Vy, VNE, VS1, VFE, VG, VR, VA, Max Crosswind, VX, and VNo. These speeds are essential for safe takeoff and landing procedures.
Performance Metrics
Performance data includes take-off ground roll distances, take-off clear of a 50-foot obstacle, landing ground roll distances, and landing clear of a 50-foot obstacle. This information is vital for pilots to assess runway requirements and safety margins during flight operations.
Airport Data
The document provides a section for airport data, including departure and arrival airport information, ATIS details, wind direction and speed, visibility, temperature, dewpoint, altimeter settings, and runway in use. This information is essential for pre-flight planning and situational awareness.
Aircraft Specifications
Specific aircraft specifications are provided, including maximum gross weight, empty weight, empty moment, and useful load for individual aircraft (N6027A and N6055R). This data is necessary for weight and balance calculations and ensuring the aircraft is within safe operating limits.
Safety notes
- Ensure weight and balance calculations are completed before flight.
- Adhere to maximum gross weight limits to maintain safety.
Full document text
Revised: 10/10/2018 Prepared by: Brandon Martinez Isla Grande Flying School Cessna 162 Skycatcher Flight Sheet Weight and Balance Pounds Arm Moment Basic Empty Weight Pilot & Passenger 142.0 Fuel 143.3 Baggage (Area 1) 171.7 Total Ramp Weight Run Up Allowance 143.3 Total Take-Off Weight Fuel Burn 143.3 Total Landing Weight V-Speeds VSo Vy VNE VS1 VFE VG VR VA Max Crosswind VX VNo Max Window Performance Take-Off Ground Roll Take-Off Clear 50’ Obstacle Landing Ground Roll Landing Clear 50’ Obstacle Airport Data Departure Airport Arrival Airport ATIS Ground Tower CTAF APP/DEP FSS TPA Field Elevation ATIS Information Departure Arrival Airport Code Time Recorded Wind Direction & Speed Visibility Temperature Dewpoint Altimeter Runway in Use Other Information A/C Max Gross Empty Weight Empty Moment Useful Load N6027A 1,320 870.5 114,949.99 449.5 N6055R 1,320 861.9 113,473.62 458.1