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Cessna 172 N2FN

N2FN Weight and Balance Computations
Based on N2FN Owner's Manual
Information as of May 1, 2020

Weight and Balance Weight (lbs) CG Arm (inches) Moment (lb*ins/1000)
Basic Empty Weight (including unusable fuel and full oil) 1498.46 38.88 58.26187
Usable fuel: Max 50 gal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pilot and front passenger (max 500 lbs) (station 37 in)
Rear passengers (max 400 lbs) (station 73 in)
Baggage area 1 (max 120 lbs) (station 95 in)
Baggage area 2 (max 50 lbs) (station 123.0 in)
RAMP WEIGHT AND MOMENT
Fuel allowance for engine start, taxi, and run-up -6.0 48 -0.288
TAKEOFF WEIGHT AND MOMENT (max 2550 lbs)
Center of Gravity Moment Envelope Min CG
Max CG

Start by entering the number of gallons of fuel. Then tab through the fields entering the weight for each remaining item.  The arms will automatically be entered and the individual moments computed. The totals and C.G. will be calculated and analyzed for out-of-range conditions.

The PIC is responsible for performing Weight & Balance
using current Aircraft and POH information, as well as proper loading of the aircraft.
This reference tool is not warranted by the author or Flying Neutrons LLC.

 

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