WEIGHT & BALANCE WORK SHEET
Piper J-3 Cub · Weight & Balance
Overview
This document is a Weight & Balance Work Sheet specifically for the Piper J-3 Cub. It provides a structured format for pilots to calculate the weight and center of gravity (c.g.) of the aircraft based on various load items. The worksheet includes sections for empty weight, fuel, passenger weights, and baggage, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the aircraft's loading condition. This is essential for ensuring that the aircraft remains within safe operational limits during flight. The document is intended for pilots and ground crew responsible for pre-flight preparations and weight management.
- The worksheet is designed specifically for the Piper J-3 Cub.
- Fuel weight is calculated at 6 lbs per gallon.
- The total weight must be calculated including passengers and baggage.
- The center of gravity must be calculated to ensure it is within limits.
- A final check confirms if the aircraft is within weight and balance limits.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Document details
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- Weight & Balance
- Pages ·
- 1
- File size ·
- 66 KB
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- www.gocivilairpatrol.com
What is the WEIGHT & BALANCE WORK SHEET?
The WEIGHT & BALANCE WORK SHEET is a weight & balance for the Piper J-3 Cub.
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The copy of the WEIGHT & BALANCE WORK SHEET on file runs 1 pages.
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In this document
Weight Calculation
The worksheet includes fields for entering the empty weight of the aircraft, the weight of fuel calculated by gallons multiplied by 6 (the weight of fuel per gallon), and the weights of passengers in the front and rear seats, as well as baggage in designated areas. This allows for a total weight calculation.
Center of Gravity (c.g.) Calculation
After entering all weights and arms, the worksheet provides a section to calculate the center of gravity (c.g.) of the aircraft. This is crucial for determining if the aircraft is within the acceptable limits for safe flight operations.
Weight Limits
The document concludes with a check to see if the total weight and center of gravity are within limits. This is a critical safety check that pilots must perform before flight.
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Safety notes
- Ensure all weights are accurately recorded to avoid exceeding limits.
- Verify that the center of gravity is within the specified range for safe flight.
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Full document text
WEIGHT & BALANCE WORK SHEET ITEM WEIGHT ARM MOMENT Empty weight Fuel (gals. x 6) Left front seat Right front seat Rear seat Baggage Area 1 Baggage Area 2 TOTAL Center of Gravity (c.g.) = In limits: Yes No