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Mass and balance
Load the aircraft and see whether mass and centre of gravity stay within the limits.
- Take-off: within the limits2,245 lb (max 2,535 lb) · centre of gravity 38.3 in · limits 37.6 in to 45.3 in
- Landing: within the limits2,185 lb (max 2,535 lb) · centre of gravity 38.3 in · limits 37.3 in to 45.3 in
Take-off: within the limits. Landing: within the limits.
Burning fuel hardly moves the centre of gravity: the tanks sit close to it.
| Station | Masslb | Armin | Momentlb·in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty aircraft | 1,653 | 38.2 | 63,145 |
| Front seats | 350 | 36.2 | 12,670 |
| Rear seats | 0 | 68.9 | 0 |
| Baggage area | 20 | 92.5 | 1,850 |
| Fuel, 37 USG | 222 | 37.4 | 8,303 |
| At take-off | 2,245 | 38.3 | 85,968 |
| Burned, 10 USG | -60 | 37.4 | -2,244 |
| At landing | 2,185 | 38.3 | 83,724 |
Moment is mass times arm. The centre of gravity is the total moment divided by the total mass; it sits with the totals in the arm column.
This is an example aircraft for learning. For a real flight, always use the flight manual of your own aircraft.