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C172 Loading

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Aim To calculate the weight and balance for a Cessna 172SP to ensure it is operating within limits

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Objectives 1.Calculate Weight and Balance for C172SP 2.Practice questions

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1. Calculate W&B 172SP C172SP Calculating the Weight and Balance for the Cessna 172 SP uses the same procedure as the CASA Loading System B. Aircraft Details: Max. Ramp Weight = 2558lbs (1160kg) MTOW = 2550lbs (1157kg) MLW = 2550lbs (1157kg) Useable fuel = 201L

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1. Calculate W&B 172SP C172SP Calculate the weight and balance given the following information: Aircraft USM Row 1 Two people weighing 70kg each Row 2 One person weighing 60kg Baggage A 10kg (plus the 5kg box of oil, ropes, etc.) Full Fuel

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C172SP AircraftWeight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) ADI USI USL USM USP USQ VMM BSV VMY VGC 797 790 797 784 797 843 840 843 834 843 Step 1: Determine BEW and Moment/1000 for the selected aircraft BEW and moment will be unique to each aircraft, this information can be found in the A/C flight manual. 1. Calculate W&B 172SP

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C172SP Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 70+70 = 140 60 10+5 = 15 - 201lt x 0.72 = 145 Step 2: Fill in weights for each location in the aircraft 843 1. Calculate W&B 172SP

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C172SP Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 70+70 = 140 60 10+5 = 15 - 201lt x 0.72 = 145 Step 3: Determine ZFW and Take Off Weight 843 1012 1157 1. Calculate W&B 172SP

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C172SP Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 843 140132 60 113 1540 -- 1012 1128 145178 11571303 Step 4: Determine moment/1000 for each location 1. Calculate W&B 172SP

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C172SP Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 843 140132 60 113 1540 -- 1012 1128 145178 11571306 Step 5: Determine CoG position for ZFW and Take Off Weight 1. Calculate W&B 172SP

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C172SP Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 843 140132 60 113 1540 -- 1012 1128 145178 11571306 Step 6: Check CoG remains within limits for entire flight 1. Calculate W&B 172SP Aircraft is in balance

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2. Practice Questions BAK_LOADING_006 Calculate the weight and balance given the following information: Aircraft USP Row 1 Two people weighing 80kg each Row 2 One person weighing 70kg Baggage A 10kg (plus the 5kg box of oil, ropes, etc.) 100l fuel

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AircraftWeight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) ADI USI USL USM USP USQ VMM BSV VMY VGC 797 790 797 784 797 843 840 843 834 843 Step 1: Determine BEW and Moment/1000 for the selected aircraft BEW and moment will be unique to each aircraft, this information can be found in the A/C flight manual. BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 80+80 = 160 70 10+5 = 15 - 100lt x 0.72 = 72 Step 2: Fill in weights for each location in the aircraft 843 BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 160 70 15 - 72 Step 3: Determine ZFW and Take Off Weight 843 1042 1114 BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 843 160150 70 127 1540 -- 1042 1120 7290 11141210 Step 4: Determine moment/1000 for each location BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight Step 5: Determine CoG position for ZFW and Take Off Weight BAK_LOADING_006 797 843 160 150 70 127 15 40 - - 1042 1120 72 90 1114 1210 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 1160 1042 1114 1250 Step 6: Check CoG remains within limits for entire flight BAK_LOADING_006 797 843 160 150 70 127 15 40 - - 72 90 Aircraft is in balance 2. Practice Questions

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Calculate the weight and balance given the following information: Aircraft USL Row 1 Two people weighing 90kg each Row 2 Two people weighing 60kg each Baggage A 10kg (plus the 5kg box of oil, ropes, etc.) Find the maximum fuel BAK_LOADING_007 2. Practice Questions

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AircraftWeight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) ADI USI USL USM USP USQ VMM BSV VMY VGC 797 790 797 784 797 843 840 843 834 843 Step 1: Determine BEW and Moment/1000 for the selected aircraft BEW and moment will be unique to each aircraft, this information can be found in the A/C flight manual. BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 90+90 = 180 60+60 = 120 10+5 = 15 - Step 2: Fill in weights for each location in the aircraft 843 BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg)Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 180 120 15 - 45 Step 3: Determine ZFW and Take Off Weight 843 1112 1157 BAK_LOADING_006 We need to determine the maximum fuel we can carry. First try loading the A/C to MTOW. Fuel = 1157-1112 = 45kg 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight 797 843 180170 120 222 1540 -- 1112 1275 4555 11571330 Step 4: Determine moment/1000 for each location BAK_LOADING_006 2. Practice Questions

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Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight Step 5: Determine CoG position for ZFW and Take Off Weight BAK_LOADING_006 797 843 180 170 120 222 15 40 - - 1112 1275 45 55 1157 1330 2. Practice Questions

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1275 1112 1157 1330 Weight (Kg) Moment/1000 (Kg-mm) BEW Row 1 Row 2 Baggage A Baggage B ZFW Fuel Take Off Weight Step 6: Check CoG remains within limits for entire flight BAK_LOADING_006 Maximum fuel = 45kg (62L) 797 843 180 170 120 222 15 40 - - 45 55 2. Practice Questions

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Questions?