Weight & Balance for the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer · Weight And Balance
Overview
This document provides essential weight and balance information for the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer. It is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who need to understand the loading limits and balance requirements for safe operation of the aircraft. The document outlines the maximum weight capacities, center of gravity limits, and procedures for calculating weight and balance before flight. Proper adherence to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining aircraft performance and safety during operation.
- Maximum gross weight: 2,200 lbs
- Forward CG limit: 34 inches
- Aft CG limit: 40 inches
- Proper loading is essential for safety
- Calculations must include all weight components: aircraft, passengers, cargo, fuel
Document
Source
Originally published by www.hackleman.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Weight And Balance
- Pages
- 7
- File size
- 106 KB
- Publisher
- www.hackleman.org
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Propeller
- Sensenich M74DM Fixed
- Empty weight (lb)
- 580
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 36
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,200
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 1,620
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 580
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,200
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weight Limits
The maximum gross weight for the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer is 2,200 lbs. This limit includes the weight of the aircraft, passengers, cargo, and fuel. Exceeding this limit can adversely affect aircraft performance and safety.
Center of Gravity (CG) Limits
The center of gravity must be within specified limits for safe flight. For the PA-22 Tri-Pacer, the forward CG limit is 34 inches and the aft limit is 40 inches from the datum. Proper loading is essential to ensure the CG remains within these limits.
Weight and Balance Calculation
To calculate weight and balance, pilots must account for the weight of the aircraft, passengers, baggage, and fuel. A sample calculation method is provided, detailing how to determine the total weight and the location of the CG.
Safety notes
- Exceeding weight limits can lead to reduced performance and safety risks.
- Ensure CG is within limits before flight.
Full document text
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK MAVEN, PENNA. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. WEIGHT AND BALANCE SUPPLEMENT UTILITY CATEGORY MCDEL PA-22"160" TRI-PACER CERTIFICATE NO. DATE SERIAL NO. MOST FORWARD C.G.(UTILITY CATEGORY) ITEM Emtpy Weight 011 (8 qts.) Fuel Pilot {Pror Gal.) Wing (Front Seat) WEIGHT ARM MOMENT 15 31 465 84 170 81 13770 TOTAL MOST FORWARD C.G. IS IN. AFT W.L.E. MOST REARWARD C. G. (UTILITY CATEGORY) ITEM Empty Weight : 011 (8 qts.) Fuel ( Gal.) Wing Pilot and Chute 414 710 Passenger and Chute WEIGHT ARM MOMENT 15 31 465 84 190 81 15390 190 81 15390 TOTAL MOST REARWARD C.G. IS IN. AFT W.L.E. APPROVED C.G. RANGE VS. WEIGHT Airplane Wgt. (Lbs. 1800 1600 1400 1200 8 10 12 14 C. G. Range (In. Aft W.L.E.) PREPAR 41_SUPP PA-22"16 DATUM SERIAL NO. 22- PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. W.L.E. 941 4 PAGE PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNSYLVANIA ACTUAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODEL PA-22"160" TRI-PACER MODEL PÅ=22"160" CERTIFICATE NO. N DATE AIRPLANE WEIGHING DIAGRAM Empty Weight as Weighed (Includes items checked on Pages 7 and 8.) Left Wheel Right Wheel Nose Wheel (N) Revised: 500 826 414 710 Total (T) June 21, 1960. November 15, 1960 PREPAR CHIC APPROVED. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION REPO LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. PAGE PA-22"160" Empty Weight C.G. Forward Main Wheel Centerline is: A. 67.5 (N) (T) = A Empty Weight C.G. Aft Wing Leading Edge is: B. 31.5 - A = B Empty Weight C.G. Aft of Datum is: 0. 60.0 + B MOST FORWARD C.G. (NORMAL CATEGORY) Item Empty Weight 011 (8 Qts.) Fuel(13.4 Gal.) Wing Pilot (Front Seat) In. In. In. Weight Arm Moment 15 31 465 80 84 6720 170 81 13770 TOTAL MOST FORWARD C.G. IS IN. AFT OF WING L.E. MOST FORWARD C.G. (ALTERNATE) NORMAL CATEGORY Item Weight Arm Moment Empty Weight 011 (8 Qts.) 15 31 465 Fuel (18 Gal.) Wing 108 84 9072 Pilot (Front Seat) 170 81 13770 Passenger (Front Seat) 170 81 13770 TOTAL MOST FORWARD C.G. IS IN. AFT OF WING L.E. 414 710 580 826 PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENA. MOST REARWARD C. G. NORMAL CATEGORY PACK 941 6 LOMUL PA-22*160″ Item Weight Arm Moment Empty Weight 011 (8 Qts.) 15 31 465 Fuel (36 Gal.) Wing 216 84 18144 Fuel, Auxiliary Gal.) 106 Pilot (Front Seat) 170 81 13770 Passenger (2 Rear Seat) 340 109 37060 Baggage 100 127 12700 580 826 414 7101 TOTAL MOST REARWARD C. G. IS IN. AFT WING L.E. * Auxiliary Fuel Tank Total Capacity - 8 Gal. AIRPLANE WEIGHT (LBS.) APPROVED C. G. RANGE VS. WEIGHT 2200 2000 1800 1600 9.5 1400 1200 1000 17.5 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 C. G. Range (In. Aft W.L.E.) PREPARED Revised: 11/15/60 || || 1 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. ACTUAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODEL PA-22"160 TRI-PACER EQUIPMENT LIST Item 941 PAQE PA-22'160' Arm About Weight W. L.E. Propellers and Propeller Accessories Propeller - Sensenich M74DM Fixed Pitch Metal 30 lbs. (-50) a. Spinner Dome PAC Dwg. 14422 and Bulkhead Adaptors PAC Dwg. 14426 and 14424. Engine and Engine Accessories 2 lbs. (-52) 580 826 414 7101 -> Oil Cooler 01 or AP12CU03-01 PAC Dwg. 13724 or 14368. Harrison No. AP13SJ03- 6 lbs. (-46) Reserve 8 Gal. Fuel Tank with Electric Transfer Pump. PAC Dig. 14454 12 lbs. (+46) Vacuum Pump Pesco Model 3P-194-F, Type B-11 4 lbs. (-25) Starter, Delco Remy 12 V. 17 lbs. (-40) Landing Gear Two Main Wheel - Brake Assemblies 6.00 - 6, Type III 14 lbs. (+31.5) a. Cleveland Aircraft Products Model 6:00 DHB-3 Wheel Assembly No. C-38500H Brace Assembly No. C-2000H Two Main 4-Ply Rating Tires, 6.00-6 Type III with regular tubes One Nose Wheel 6.00-6 Type III a. Cleveland Aircraft Products Wheel Assembly No. C-38500H (Less Brake Drum) 17 lbs. (+31.5) 5 lbs. (-36) One Nose Wheel 4-Ply Rating Tire 6.00-6 Type III with regular tube 9 lbs. (-36) APPROVE REVISED: 11/16/59 11//15/60 580 826 414 710 1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. PAGE 941 REPORT MODEL PA-22 16 Item Electrical Equipment Two Landing Lights, GE Model 4509 in W. L.E. PAC Dwg. 12534 Battery Reading R33-12V Generator, Delco Remy. 12 V., 20 Amp with Mounting Bracket Navigation Lights Grimes Interior Equipment - Flight Manual and Supplements Weight 4 lbs. 28 lbs. Arm About W. L.E. (+5) (+21) 10.6 lbs. 3 lbs. (+65) (s) DMCR Approved Airplane Flight Manual Dated August 27, 1957 for Airplanes Equipped with Lycoming 0-320-Series Engines. (t) DMCR Approved Supplement No. 1 to Flight Manual dated August 27, 1957. (Required with Item 407.) (✗) DMCR Approved Supplement No. 3 to Airplane Flight Manual dated August 7, 1958. (Required with Item 408 Piper Autocontrol, (Mitchell Model AK064) (Auto-Pilot) Model PA-22"160" serial numbers 22-6328, 22-6344, 22-6352, and up. Piper Autocontrol (Mitchell AK064) 4.5 lbs. (-9.75) Miscellaneous Equipment Tow Bar Assembly Advanced Inst. Panel NARCO VELR-2 NARCO Super Homer NARCO Omnigator and Power Supply NARCO Simplexer and Power Supply NARCO LFR-3 and Power Supply Lear LTRA-6 Lear ADF-12 and Indicator (+90) 1.5 lbs. 10.2 lbs. (0) 7.2 lbs. 8.1 lbs. 15.6 lbs. 11.4 lbs. 6.2 lbs. 11.6 lbs. 6.7 lbs. Omni Antenna Whip Antenna ADP Loop Antenna Marker Beacon Antenna Low Frequency Receiver Antenna LTRA-6 Omni Pack ADP-12 Amplifier LTRA-6 Dynamotor 1.9 lbs. (+150) .2 lbs. (+15) 3.0 lbs. (+125) .5 lbs. (+55) 1.25 lbs. 11.0 lbs. (+85) 10.0 lbs. (-9) 7.25 lbs. (-9) PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED _vised: 11/15/60 580 826 416 7101 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION LOCK HAVEN, PENNA. REPORT 941 PAGE 9 MODEL PA÷22"160" Item Weight Miscellaneous Equipment (Continued) LTRA-6 Course Indicator NARCO VTA3 Kit & Power Supply Arm About W. L.E. 1.2 lbs. (0) 8.4 lbs. (-5) CHECK APPROVED.....
What's in the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer TCDS
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