Weight & Balance for CESSNA 172H
CESSNA 172H · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides the weight and balance information for the Cessna 172H, specifically detailing the calculations for maximum gross weight, empty weight, useful load, and center of gravity (CG). It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the weight distribution and limits for safe operation of the aircraft. The document includes specific formulas used to calculate moments and weights based on various load configurations, ensuring that the aircraft remains within its weight limits during flight operations.
- Basic Empty Weight: 1194 lbs
- Maximum Gross Weight: 1764 lbs
- Useful Load: 570 lbs
- Total Moments: 10072.74
- Center of Gravity (CG): 8.436 inches
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Originally published by www.sweetaviation.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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- www.sweetaviation.com
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In this document
Weight Calculations
The document outlines the weight calculations for the Cessna 172H, including the basic empty weight of 1194 lbs and the maximum gross weight of 1764 lbs. It details how to calculate the useful load, which is 570 lbs, and provides formulas for determining the moment based on the weight and arm (in inches) for different load components.
Center of Gravity (CG)
The center of gravity (CG) is calculated to be approximately 8.436 inches. This is determined using the total moments divided by the total weight, ensuring that the CG remains within the acceptable limits for safe flight.
Load Distribution
The document specifies the distribution of various loads including pilot/copilot, passengers, fuel, and baggage. Each component's weight is multiplied by its respective arm to calculate the total moment, which is crucial for maintaining balance during flight.
Safety notes
- Ensure that the total weight does not exceed the maximum gross weight of 1764 lbs.
- Verify that the center of gravity remains within the specified limits for safe operation.
Full document text
N8287L Cessna 172HWeight X Arm(in inches) = Moment Max Gross Weight Basic Empty Weight 1194 X 8.34 = 9996.6 1764 Pilot/Copilot X 5.63 = 5.63 Remaining Useful Load (Empty Weight Useful Load = 570.0) Passenger X 5.63 = 5.63 570 Fuel (in pounds @ 6 lbs/gal) X 32.44 = 32.44 Baggage X 32.44 = 32.44 Total Weights: 1194 Total Moments: 10072.74 CG = 8.4361307 Within Weight Limit
What's in the CESSNA 172H 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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