Weight & Balance for CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP
CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides detailed weight and balance information for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP and related models. It includes specifications for empty weights, center of gravity (C.G.) positions, moments, gross weights, and useful loads. The data is crucial for pilots to ensure safe loading and operation of the aircraft. The document is intended for pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance personnel who need to understand the weight and balance parameters for safe flight operations.
- C-172S empty weight ranges from 1,666.95 lbs to 1,757.10 lbs.
- Gross weight for C-172S is 2,550 lbs.
- Useful load varies from 792.90 lbs to 883.05 lbs.
- C.G. positions for C-172S models range from 39.47 inches to 41.66 inches.
- Load capacities with full fuel are critical for flight planning.
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Originally published by eastcoastaeroclub.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Weight And Balance
- Year
- 2021
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 302 KB
- Publisher
- eastcoastaeroclub.com
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Specifications
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Weight Specifications
The document lists various aircraft with their empty weights, C.G. positions, moments, gross weights, and useful loads. For example, the C-172S models have empty weights ranging from approximately 1,666.95 lbs to 1,757.10 lbs, with gross weights typically set at 2,550 lbs.
Center of Gravity (C.G.) Information
C.G. positions are provided in inches, which are critical for ensuring the aircraft is loaded within safe limits. The C.G. for the C-172S models varies slightly, with values around 39.47 inches to 41.66 inches.
Useful Load and Fuel Load
The useful load for the C-172S models is approximately 792.90 lbs to 883.05 lbs, depending on the specific aircraft configuration. The document also details the load capacities with full and tab fuel, which is essential for flight planning.
Safety notes
- Ensure the aircraft is loaded within the specified weight and balance limits to maintain safe flight characteristics.
Full document text
Aircraft Type Year Revised Empty Weight* C.G. (in.) Moment (in./lb.) Gross Weight* Useful Load* Load w/ Full Fuel* Load w/ Tab Fuel* Note 1 Note 2 N2503V PA38-112 1982 9/9/2002 1,196.63 74.40 89,020.00 1,670.00 473.37 293.40 353.40 Tomahawk - N9182A PA38-112 1982 6/21/2007 1,198.11 74.70 89,492.98 1,670.00 471.89 291.89 351.89 Tomahawk - N6910J PA28-151 1975 11/3/2008 1,430.65 86.47 123,711.91 2,325.00 895.75 607.80 691.80 Warrior II - N75202 PA28-151 1976 3/12/2003 1,431.55 87.00 124,693.34 2,325.00 893.45 605.50 689.50 Warrior II - N3572M PA28-161 1978 3/18/2001 1,467.85 87.27 128,095.27 2,325.00 857.15 569.20 653.20 Warrior II - N222ND PA28-161 2000 5/26/2004 1,568.00 85.76 134,478.60 2,440.00 872.00 584.00 668.00 Warrior III Garmin N238ND PA28-161 2000 11/21/2005 1,559.70 85.95 134,052.50 2,440.00 887.30 592.30 676.30 Warrior III Garmin N239ND PA28-161 2000 7/12/2007 1,550.88 85.70 133,046.31 2,440.00 896.12 601.40 685.40 Warrior III Garmin N244ND PA28-161 1999 8/28/2002 1,594.10 85.77 132,869.00 2,440.00 890.90 602.90 686.90 Warrior III - N249ND PA28-161 1999 4/22/2011 1,564.10 85.95 134,428.15 2,440.00 882.90 597.90 681.90 Warrior III - N260ND PA28-161 1999 8/29/2002 1,550.60 85.92 133,221.35 2,440.00 897.00 601.40 685.40 Warrior III - N263ND PA28-161 2000 8/14/2015 1,551.70 85.89 133,280.20 2,440.00 895.30 601.40 685.40 Warrior III Garmin N267ND PA28-161 2000 8/29/2002 1,550.60 85.92 133,221.35 2,440.00 889.40 601.40 685.40 Warrior III Garmin N275ND PA28-161 2000 12/10/2015 1,551.92 85.77 133,105.56 2,440.00 895.08 592.60 676.60 Warrior III Garmin N276ND PA28-161 2000 9/11/2002 1,546.10 85.67 132,460.72 2,440.00 900.90 601.40 685.40 Warrior III Garmin N285MK PA28-161 2004 3/12/2021 1,548.61 86.71 134,276.10 2,441.01 892.40 592.40 676.40 Warrior III Garmin N291MK PA28-161 2000 4/7/2021 1,551.67 85.80 133,129.45 2,440.00 888.33 588.33 684.33 Warrior III Garmin N12545 C-172M 1973 10/17/2014 1,450.83 39.93 57,925.61 2,300.00 841.65 613.65 - Cessna 172M - N73619 C-172M 1976 4/13/2021 1,462.20 40.49 59,195.60 2,300.00 837.80 597.90 - Cessna 172M - N488BA C-172N 1979 3/7/2019 1,467.70 38.61 56,667.24 2,300.00 832.30 592.30 - Cessna 172N - N1154G C-172S 2006 3/28/2007 1,722.58 41.08 70,767.97 2,550.00 835.42 517.42 625.42 Cessna 172S - N21627 C-172S 2004 3/7/2019 1,719.70 41.03 70,561.50 2,558.00 838.30 520.30 628.30 Cessna 172S - N349ME C-172S 2000 9/21/2000 1,714.90 40.60 69,624.00 2,550.00 843.10 517.10 625.10 Cessna 172S - N445AF C-172S 1998 9/16/2009 1,666.95 39.47 65,800.72 2,550.00 883.05 565.05 673.05 Cessna 172S - N13151 C-172SP 2006 5/16/2007 1,757.10 41.66 73,204.00 2,550.00 792.90 497.30 590.90 G-1000 Garmin N2081S C-172SP 2005 1/10/2008 1,742.70 41.59 72,470.98 2,550.00 807.30 497.30 605.30 G-1000 Garmin N2439Z C-172SP 2007 7/12/2007 1,721.60 41.20 70,926.00 2,550.00 828.40 516.40 581.10 G-1000 Garmin N27TJ C-172S 2021 4/2/2021 1,713.70 41.70 71,413.00 2,550.00 836.30 524.30 581.10 G-1000 Garmin N6065P C-172S 2005 9/13/2007 1,740.60 41.62 72,440.14 2,558.00 817.40 497.30 607.40 G-1000 Garmin 5/9/2021 Aircraft Type Year Revised Empty Weight* C.G. (in.) Moment (in./lb.) Gross Weight* Useful Load* Load w/ Full Fuel* Load w/ Tab Fuel* Note 1 Note 2 N462JB C-182T 2004 3/7/2019 1,999.00 38.30 76,554.00 3,100.00 1111.00 599.00 727.00 G-1000 Garmin N6182F C-182T 2008 11/14/2012 2,028.40 38.71 78,524.24 3,110.00 1081.60 559.60 697.60 G-1000 Garmin N248DS DA40 2011 3/12/2021 1,843.62 97.90 180,492.13 2,646.00 802.38 502.38 G-1000 Garmin N323JT DA40 2006 3/7/2019 1,802.10 98.67 177,813.79 2,646.00 843.90 543.90 G-1000 Garmin N350ML PA28-181 2004 3/7/2019 1,739.20 88.69 154,256.00 2,558.00 817.80 530.80 614.80 GNS430 Garmin N4167L PA28-181 2000 3/12/2021 1,785.20 87.40 156,655.80 2,550.00 764.80 477.80 561.80 GNS430 Aspen N280ND PA28R-201 1998 1/7/2013 1,826.29 86.41 157,813.56 2,750.00 913.50 481.50 613.50 GNS530 Garmin N281ND PA28R-201 1998 1/2/2013 1,823.39 86.39 157,529.04 2,750.00 927.30 495.30 627.30 GNS530 Garmin N813ND PA28R-201 1989 1/30/2015 1,771.54 84.88 150,369.40 2,750.00 978.46 530.20 662.20 GNS530 Garmin N814ND PA28R-201 1989 4/26/2013 1,767.02 85.39 150,893.74 2,750.00 968.12 536.10 668.10 GNS530 Garmin N852ND PA44-180 1989 9/13/2013 2,608.50 85.76 223,699.98 3,800.00 1191.50 549.10 - GNS530 Garmin N707WT SR20 2005 2/10/2015 2,124.02 140.49 298,413.96 3,000.00 875.98 583.00 722.10 GNS430 Avidyne N108LC SR22-T 2013 3/7/2019 2,500.00 140.06 350,147.00 3,600.00 1100.00 552.00 740.00 GNS430 Avidyne N12LC SR22 2013 6/11/2013 2,407.00 141.80 341,195.00 3,600.00 1193.00 641.00 833.00 - Perspective N145EJ SR22 2009 5/28/2009 2,384.00 139.40 332,220.00 3,400.00 1016.00 512.00 656.00 - Perspective N273ES SR22 2005 3/3/2021 2,353.40 138.68 326,369.51 3,400.00 1046.60 550.60 686.60 - Avidyne N528DB SR22 2015 4/21/2021 2,420.40 139.91 338,638.16 3,600.00 1179.60 627.60 819.60 - Perspective N587DG SR22 2011 3/12/2021 2,398.75 140.06 335,979.00 3,726.75 1328.00 641.00 833.00 - Perspective N99SL SR22 2015 4/22/2021 2,420.25 140.13 339,149.63 3,600.00 1179.75 627.75 819.75 - Perspective Rotor Craft Type Year Revised Empty Weight* C.G. (in.) Moment (in./lb.) Gross Weight* Useful Load* Load w/ Full Fuel* Load w/ Tab Fuel* Lateral C.G. Lateral Moment (in./lb.) N171WT R44 2009 5/29/2009 1,459.20 107.10 156,258.00 2,400.00 940.80 640.80 - 0.1 146 5/9/2021
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