Weight & Balance for Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR20 · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides essential information regarding the weight and balance specifications for the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. It is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the loading limits and balance considerations for safe flight operations. The document outlines the maximum weight limits, center of gravity (CG) ranges, and procedures for calculating weight and balance before flight. Proper adherence to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining aircraft performance and safety.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 3,100 lbs
- CG range: 84.0 to 108.0 inches
- Weight calculation includes occupants, baggage, and fuel
- Moment calculation is essential for CG determination
- Proper weight and balance is critical for safe flight
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- Weight And Balance
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Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Empty weight (lb)
- 2,134
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 844.01
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 2,134
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
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In this document
Weight Limits
The maximum takeoff weight for the Cirrus SR20 is 3,100 pounds. This includes all occupants, baggage, and fuel. Pilots must ensure that the total weight does not exceed this limit to maintain safe flight operations.
Center of Gravity (CG) Limits
The CG range for the Cirrus SR20 is between 84.0 inches and 108.0 inches from the datum. It is essential to calculate the CG based on the weight of the aircraft and the distribution of that weight to ensure it remains within this range.
Weight and Balance Calculation Procedures
To calculate the weight and balance, pilots must list the weight of each occupant, baggage, and fuel. The moment for each item is calculated by multiplying the weight by its arm (distance from the datum). The total weight and total moment are then used to determine the CG.
Safety notes
- Exceeding weight limits can lead to performance issues
- Improper CG can affect aircraft handling and safety
Full document text
Cirrus Design SR20 Weight & Balance Record Section 6 Weight & Balance Use this form to maintain a continuous history of changes and modifications to airplane structure or equipment affecting weight and balance: Serial Num: 1207 Reg. Num: N871CD Page 1 of 1 Item No. Weight Change RUNNING BASIC Date Description of Article or Added (+) or Removed (-) EMPTY WEIGHT In Out Modification LB WT ARM MOM IN. 1000 WT MOM LB 1000 6/25/02 7/1/02 X Receiver Control Box 7/1/02 X 7/1/02 X SUPERSEDED SKYWATCH Transmitter 10.0-140.0 1.400 2144 1.400 SKYWATCH Antenna 2.3 415057 0.3462146 2134 302.585 303.985 304.331 SKYWATCH Wiring 2.0 145.0 0.290 2148 304.621 Figure 6-4 Weight & Balance Record P/N 11934-002 Original 6-9 Tail Number: 871CD Make: Cirrus Model: SR20 Weight & Balance Report Serial Number: 1207 Supersedes Report Dated: 1/19/2005 Date: 8/24/2005 W800 Wire Harness, Cabin W882 Wire Harness, Firewall Forward EGT & CHT Sensors Sensor Interface Unit (SIU) Tri-State Aero, Inc. 6101 Flightline Drive Evansville, Indiana 47725 812-426-1221 CRS AHTR102C Removed Equipment Previous Data > Weight 2151.31 Arm 141.79 Moment 305030.56 Installed Equipment 1.84 108.00 198.72 0.78 92.00 71.76 1.02 75.00 76.50 1.04 117.00 121.68 ACEW: EWCG: Total Moment: Gross Weight: Useful Load: 2155.99 LBS. (Rounded) 141.70 Inches aft of Datum 305499.22 3000.00 LBS. 844.01 LBS. New Data> 2155.99 Weight 141.70 Arm 305499.22 Moment Inspector for Tri-State Aero Inc. Tail Number: 871CD Make: Cirrus Model: SR20 Serial Number: 1207 Weight & Balance Report Supersedes Report Dated: 12/29/2004 Date: 1/19/2005 Reiff engine pre-heat system. Removed Equipment Previous Data > Tri-State Aero, Inc. 6101 Flightline Drive Evansville, Indiana 47725 812-426-1221 CRS AHTR102C Weight 2150.00 Arm 141.83 Moment 304931.00 Installed Equipment 24.05 SUPERSEDED BY Report dated ACEW: EWCG: Total Moment: Gross Weight: Useful Load: 2151.31 LBS. (Rounded) 141.79 Inches aft of Datum 305030.56 3000.00 LBS. 848.69 LBS. 1.31 76.00 99.56 New Data > 2151.31 Weight 141.79 Arm 305030.56 Moment Inspector for Tri-State Aero, Inc. Tail Number: 871CD Make: Cirrus Model: SR20 Serial Number: 1207 Date: 12/29/2004 Weight & Balance Report Supersedes Report Dated: 7/1/2002 Tri-State Aero, Inc. 6101 Flightline Drive Evansville, Indiana 47725 812-426-1221 CRS AHTR102C Removed Equipment Previous Data > Weight 2148.00 Arm 141.81 Moment 304621.00 Left and right crew seat duel inertia reelsrt dated alled Equipment SUPERSEDEET 310.00 15500 119405 ACEW: EWCG: Total Moment: Gross Weight: Useful Load: 2150.00 LBS. (Rounded) 141.83 Inches aft of Datum 304931.00 3000.00 LBS. 850.00 LBS. New Data> 2150.00 141.83 Weight Arm 304931.00 Moment 9.694 Inspector for Tri-State Aero, Inc. Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 Delivered Weight Data & Equipment List Model SR20 Serial Number 1207 Weight & Balance Equipment List Registration Number N871CD Basic Empty Weight: Total Moment/1000: Center of Gravity: Parachute Canopy Color: 2134 lb 302.585 F.S. 141.8 18.3% MAC Orange/White SUPERSEDE 29-0441-0 The following pages list required/ Standard, and optional equipment, as well as gives the we weight and arm of each listed item. This listing represents the airplane and all options available at the time of delivery and does not include any equipment installed after delivery. Note Not all optional equipment in this listing was installed in the above serial number airplane. Equipment listed as optional but not installed in the airplane is indicated by a hyphen (-) in the quantity column for that piece of equipment. Equipment is listed in columnar format as follows: ATA-Item Each item in the listing is provided a unique number. The first two digits of the number represent the ATA or GAMA Chapter reference number. These numbers are used industry wide and in the Cirrus Design SR20 Maintenance Documentation to locate items in the Maintenance Manuals and or Parts Catalogs. The two digits following the hyphen are sequence numbers for each item in that chapter. Description This is the component, assembly, or installation name. P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 1 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 Sym Qty Part Number Unit Wt Arm Weight & Balance Equipment List Items in this listing are coded by a symbol indicating the status of the item. These codes are: C S 0 Required item for FAA Certification. Standard equipment. Most standard equipment is applicable to all airplanes. Some equipment may be replaced by optional equipment. Optional equipment. Optional equipment may be installed in addition to or to replace standard equipment. The quantity of the listed item in the airplane. A hyphen (-) in this column indicates that the equipment was not installed. This is the Cirrus Design Part Number for the component, assembly, or installation. The weight, in pounds, of one each of the listed item. The arm, in inches, of the listed item. P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 2 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 Weight & Balance Equipment List ATA/ Unit Description Sym Qty Part Number Arm Item Wt 22 AutoFlight 22-01 Sys 20 Autopilot/Turn Coord S 22-02 Sys 30 Autopilot/Turn Coord 12107-001 2.2 115.8 12107-001 2.2 115.8 (Avionics Config "A") 22-03 Altitude Transducer 12722-001 0.2 112.4 22-04 •Pitch Computer 12726-002 1.0 133.3 22-05 Sys 30 Autopilot/Turn Coord 12107-002 2.2 115.8 (Avionics Config "B") 22-06 Altitude Transducer 12722-001 0.2 112.4 22-07 • ⚫ Pitch Computer 12726-002 1.0 133.3 22-08 Sys 55 Autopilot Prgrmmr 1 12721-002 3.0 123.3 22-09 Altitude Transducer 1 12722-001 0.2 112.4 23 Communications 23-01 Radios, See 34 - Navigation 23-02 Com 1 Antenna C 1 12740-001 0.5 178.5 23-03 Com 2 Antenna 1 12741-001 0.5 204.6 24 Electrical Power 24-01 Alternator (Belt Driven) 50933-001 11.0 61.8 24-02 MCU Single Alternator - 12557-001 8.1 98.3 24-03 Alternator (Gear Driven) 1 50846-070 10.1 91.0 24-04 MCU Dual Alternator 1 12557-002 7.5 98.0 24-05 Volt / Ammeter 1 12618-001 0.8 119.7 24-06 Battery 1 50366-001 28.0 96.0 24-07 Battery, Back-up 9V
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C 3 50767-001 0.1 123.4 24-08 External Power Receptacle S 1 50320-001 0.9 97.5 25 Equipment & Furnishings 25-01 ELT & Batteries C 1 12756-001 3.6 228.8 25-02 Fwd Seat & Restraint Inst. C 2 12054-003 27.0 149.3 (Add 0.4 lb ea for leather) 25-03 Rear Seat Installation C 2 12053-002 21.8 185.0 (Add 0.4 lb ea for leather) 25-04 Rear Seat Restraint C 2 12553-003 2.3 185.0 P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 3 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 Weight & Balance Equipment List ATA/ Description Item Unit Sym Qty Part Number Arm Wt 26 Fire Protection 26-01 Portable Fire Extinguisher C 1 12533-001 1.5 137.6 27 Flight Controls 27-01 Flap Actuator, Modified 1 11787-002 4.4 173.9 27-02 Roll Trim Cartridge Assy 1 10780-004 27-03 Roll Trim Motor Assembly 1 12546-001 1.3 0.4 161.8 159.8 27-04 Pitch Trim Cartridge Assy 1 10680-003 0.4 310.9 27-05 Pitch Tim Motor Assy C 1 11794-004 1.3 303.5 27-06 Yaw Trim Cartridge Assy 11898-001 0.4 113.2 28 Fuel 28-01 Fuel Quantity Indicator 28-02 Fuel Selector Valve 28-03 Gascolator 28-04 Fuel Cap Assy 28-05 Fuel Level Sender 1 12615-002 0.8 138.0 1 11627-001 1.8 140.8 C 1 50199-001 1.0 98.5 S 2 10052-001 0.3 152.3 C 2 12638-001/-002 0.3 157.8 31 Indicating & Recording 31-01 Annunciator Panel C 1 11837-002 0.3 117.2 31-02 Hourmeter S 1 50485-001 0.1 142.3 32 Landing Gear 32-01 Main Gear Installation 32-02 Main Gear Pants (L/R) 32-03 Main Gear Fairings Instl 32-04 Brake Assembly (L/R) C 2222 11723-003/-004 34.0 157.5 12977-001/-002 4.1 157.5 12978-002 4.2 157.5 11641-103/-104 3.2 157.5 32-05 Main Wheels C 2 11641-101 6.3 157.5 32-06 Main Tire C 2 50060-001 6.3 157.5 32-07 Main Tube C 2 50059-001 1.0 157.5 32-08 Nose Gear Installation C 1 11907-003 32.0 86.0 32-09 Nose Wheel 1 12798-001 4.5 70.0 32-10 Nose Tire 5.00 x 5 1 12020-001 4.3 70.0 32-11 Nose Tire Tube C 1 50087-001 1.0 70.0 32-12 Nose Gear Fairing & Pant S 1 12446-105 32-13 Brake Master Cylinder C 50247-001 0.9 78.0 0.6 104.5 32-14 Brake Fluid Reservoir C 1 12006-001 0.4 98.1 P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 4 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 ATA/ Description Item Weight & Balance Equipment List ber UVit Arm Wt Sym Qty Par Part Number 33 Lights 33-01 L/R Strobe/Nav Lights 12 50626-001/-002 0.6 158.0 33-02 Strobe Power Supply (2) 2 50625-001 1.7 158.0 33-03 Landing Light (Halogen) 50238-001 0.5 72.0 33-04 H.I.D. Ballast 1 12580-104 0.8 99.4 33-05 Landing Light (H.I.D.) 1 14525-103 0.8 72.0 34 Navigation & Pitot Static 34-01 Altimeter 1 12102-001 1.1 116.1 34-02 TAS Indicator 1 12105-002 0.7 116.9 34-03 Vertical Speed Indicator 1 12103-001 0.7 116.6 34-04 Magnetic Compass C 1 12451-001 0.3 132.7 34-05 Attitude Gyro S 1 12104-001 2.2 114.5 34-06 Clock & OAT Sensor 1 50352-001 0.3 117.4 34-07 OAT Sensor (part of Clock) 34-08 34-09 Avidyne FlightMax MFD 34-10 Avidyne Adapter Plate S 1 50352-001 0.1 103.0 ARNAV ICDS-2000 Display 12755-001 8.8 121.8 1 700-00004-XXX 6.4 121.8 - 0.4 123.2 34-09 Marker Beacon Antenna S 1 12743-001 0.6 200.0 34-10 GPS | Antenna 12744-001 0.4 136.2 34-11 GPS 2 Antenna 34-12 Transponder Antenna 34-13 VOR/LOC Antenna DSS 12744-001 04 110.3 1 12739-001 0.1 105.0 1 12742-001 0.4 331.0 Stormscope Option • 34-43 Gyro Slaving Amp 1 12734-112 34-15 •WX500 Processor 1 12745-050 1.8 135.0 1.7 199.0 34-28 Stormscope Antenna 1 12745-070 .9 191.0 SkyWatch Option • 34-29 Sky Watch Inverter 1 14484-001 0.5 ° 34-30 Sky Watch Antenna Instl 1 14477-001 34-30 Sky Watch Track Box 1 14477-050 10.0 2.3 140.0 118.0 150.5 Sandel HSI Option ° 34-44 Remote Gyro, HSI 14357-001 4.9 181.0 34-45 • HSI (SN3308) Sandel 14356-001 3.6 114.1 34.10 GPS WAAS I Antenna C1428-200 0.4 136.2 34.11 GPS WAAS 2 Antenna 6 55428-200 0.4 196.0 P/N 11934-EL 1207 22 August 2005 5 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 ATAI Description Item Avionics Configuration "A" Sym Weight & Balance Equipment List elo Unit Qty Part Number Arm Wt 34-35 GMA 340 Audio Panel 34-36 GNS 430 (GPS/COM/NAV) 34-37 34-38 GNC 250XL (GPS/COM) Voltage Converter 34-39 GTX 327 Transponder 34-40 VOR/LOC/ILS/GS Indicator 34-41 Directional Gyro w/ Hdg Bug SSSSSSS 12717-050 1.5 121.5 12718-051 5.0 121.0 12720-050 2.6 124.3 12749-001 0.6 134.4 13587-001 1.6 124.1 12723-152 1.3 116.6 S 12106-002 2.5 115.7 Avionics Configuration "B" 34-35 GMA 340 Audio Panel 12717-050 1.5 121.5 34-36 GNS 430 (GPS/COM/NAV) 12718-051 5.0 121.0 34-37 GNC 420 (GPS/COM) 12718-061 5.0 122.4 34-38 GTX 327 Transponder 13587-001 1.6 124.4 34-39 VOR/LOC Indicator 12723-102 1.0 116.6 34-40 HSI, NSD 360A (Vac Gyro) 12734-101 4.6 114.1 34-41 Gyro Slaving Amplifier 12734-111 0.5 135.0 34-42 Flux Detector 12734-121 0.4 151.0 Avionics Configuration "C" 34-35 GMA 340 Audio Panel O 1 12717-050 1.5 121.5 34-36 GNS 430 (GPS/COM/NAV) 12718-051 5.0 121.0 34-37 GNS 430 (GPS/COM/NAV)- Ө + 12718-051 5.0 122.4 34-38 GTX 327 Transponder 1 13587-001 1.6 124.9 34-39 Turn Coordinator, Modified 11891-001 1.8 118.0 34-40 VOR/LOC./ILS/GS Indicator 1 12723-152 1.3 116.6 34-41 HSI, NSD 1000 (Elec Gyro) 1 12734-151 4.6 114.1 34-42 Gyro Slaving Amplifier 1 12734-111 0.5 135.0 34-43 Flux Detector 1 12734-121 0.4 151.0 34.36 GNS 430W 1 34.37 GNS 430w z 04.01060.40 5.0 121.0 011-01060.40 50 122-4 P/N 11934-EL 1207 22 August 2005 4. 6 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 ATA/ Description Item Weight & Balance Equipment List Unit Sym Qty Part Number Arm Wt 37 Vacuum 37-01 Eng. Driven Vacuum Pump C 1 50116-001 2.0 91.9 37-02 Electric Vacuum Pump C 1 50315-001 7.5 97.9 37-03 Vacuum Manifold 1 50318-001 1.0 97.3 37-04 Vacuum Regulator 1 50118-001 0.4 107.6 37-05 Vacuum Filter 1 50119-001 0.5 102.8 37-06 Vacuum Gage C 1 12648-001 0.1 121.0 61 Propeller 61-01 2-Blade Propeller Instl. C 11577-001 58.0 50.3 61-02 2-Blade Propeller/Hub C 50066-001 53.5 50.3 Assy 61-03 2-Blade Spinner 50067-001 4.5 50.3 61-04 3-Blade Propeller Instl 1 11577-002 80.5 50.3 61-05 • 3-Blade Propeller/Hub 1 50066-002 76.5 50.3 Assy 61-06 .3-Blade Spinner 1 50067-002 4.0 50.3 61-07 Propeller Governor 1 13214-001 3.2 61.7 71 Power Plant 71-01 Upper Cowl 71-02 Lower Cowl C 71-03 Engine Baffling C 1000 1 10842-004 10.5 78.4 1 10837-003 10.7 78.4 1 10793-002 10.1 78.4 72 Engine 72-01 Engine Installation 72-02 Induction Filter 72-03 Reiff Heater 1000 1 12010-001 305.0 76.5 C 1 50207-001 S-6 0.4 85.3 1.9 76.0 Engine Fuel 73 73-01 73-02 73-03 Engine Driven Fuel Pump Electric Fuel Pump Assy. Fuel Pressure Switch Assy. P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 '000 1 649368-22 3.2 61.9 1 11839-001 2.3 97.7 1 12441-002 0.4 67.8 7 of 8 Cirrus Design SR20, S/N 1207 ATA/ Description Item Weight & Balance Equipment List Unit Sym Qty Part Number Arm Wt 74 Engine Ignition 74-01 Spark Plugs C 74-02 Magnetos (L & R) C 74-03 Ignition Switch C 221 1000 - 50744-001 6314 0.3 78.4 4.8 74.5 50314-001 0.5 123.0 77 Engine Indicating - 77-01 Tachometer C 1 12620-002 0.5 118.7 77-02 Tachometer Sensor Assy 1 12323-001 0.4 88.7 77-03 EGT/CHT Gage 1 12616-001 0.5 119.0 77-04 CHT Sensor C 1 12637-001 0.1 77.9 77-05 EGT Sensor Modified C 1 12692-001 0.1 63.8 77-06 Man Press/Fuel Flow Gage C 1 12617-002 0.5 118.8 77-07 MAP Sensor Assy 77-08 Fuel Flow Sensor Assy 77-09 Oil Temp / Pressure Gage C 1 11824-001 0.3 76.8 C 1 12576-002 0.3 83.9 C 1 12619-001 0.5 119.2 77-11 00 1 11825-001 0.2 86.0 1 12634-001 0.3 75.9 77-10 Oil Pressure Sensor Assy Oil Temperature Sensor Engine Exhaust Heater Muffler 78 78-01 78-02 LH Muffler 78-03 Tailpipe 79 Oil 79-01 Engine Oil Cooler 79-02 Oil Filter 79-03 Oil Separator 80 Starting 80-01 24-volt Starter . SSS SSS 1 11884-002 5.3 90.9 1 11885-002 2.6 90.2 2 11883-004 2.0 110.0 S 1 TCM 646880 8.5 86.5 1 CH48108 1.3 78.4 1 10896-001 0.5 89.5 1 TCM 646275-1 15.0 85.0 95 Special Equipment 95-01 Packed Parachute (CAPS) 95-02 Airplane Flight Manual C 1 12582-001 54.0 235.5 C 1 11934-002 1.2 P/N 11934-EL 1207 25 June 2002 8 of 8 Tail Number: Prepared by: Jim Barker N871CD Aviation Resources Hangar 7 101 Airport Ave Aircraft Weight and Balance Revision Date: 5--4-2014 Work Order No: Cumberland, WI 54829 Data No: Aircraft Make: Model: Cirrus SR 20 G1 Registered Owner: Serial No: 1207 Address: Type Certificate Time: 1301.0 David Marsh Maximum Weight 3000 CG Range FWD AFT As Received; Date of Previous Weight and Balance: 08/24/05 Useful Load: 844.01 EW: EWCG: Moment: 2155.99 141.70 305499.22 Notes: Removed Existing Whelen nav/position strobe units and installed Whelen Orion sy Installed lights Weight Arm Moment -1.7 158.0 -268.60 -1.7 158.0 -268.60 -.6 158.0 -94.80 -.6 158.8 -95.28 1.0 158.0 158.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 New Empty Weight CG New Useful Load As Calculated Moment 304929.94 141.67 847.61 As Weighed Weight 2152.39 Signature Repair Agency or License No: 2755069
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