Cessna 152 1978, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 6-6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna within the prescribed weight and
center of gravity limitations. To figure weight and balance, use the Sample Problem, Loading Graph, and
Center of Gravity Moment Envelope as follows:
Take the basic empty weight and moment from appropriate weight and balance records carried in your
airplane, and enter them in the column titled YOUR AIRPLANE on the Sample Loading Problem.
NOTE
In addition to the basic empty weight and moment noted on these
records, the C.G. arm (fuselage station) is also shown, but need not be
used on the Sample Loading Problem. The moment which is shown
must be divided by 1000 and this value used as the moment/1000 on
the loading problem.
Use the Loading Graph to determine the moment/1000 for each additional item to be carried; then list
these on the loading problem.
NOTE
Loading Graph information for the pilot, passengers and baggage is
based on seats positioned for average occupants and baggage loaded in
the center of the baggage areas as shown on the Loading Arrangements
diagram. For loadings which may differ from these, the Sample Loading
Problem lists fuselage stations for these items to indicate their forward
and aft C.G. range limitation (seat travel and baggage area limitation).
Additional moment calculations, based on the actual weight and C.G.
arm (fuselage station) of the item being loaded, must be made if the
position of the load is different from that shown on the Loading Graph.
Total the weights and moments/1000 and plot these values on the Center of Gravity Moment Envelope
to determine whether the point falls within the envelope, and if the loading is acceptable.