Textron Cessna 172R, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA
MODEL
172R
SECTION
6
WEIGHT
&
BALANCE
/ EQUIPMENT
LIST
INTRODUCTION
This section describes the procedure for establishing the basic
empty weight and moment of
the
airplane. Sample forms
are
provided
for reference.
Procedures
for
calculating the weight and
moment
for various operations are also provided. A comprehensive
list of all Cessna equipment available for this airplane is included
at
the back of this section.
It should be
noted that specific information regarding the weight,
arm,
moment
and installed equipment for this airplane as delivered
from the factory can only be found
in the plastic envelope carried in
the back of this handbook.
A
WARNING
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT TO
ENSURE
THE AIRPLANE IS LOADED
PROPERLY. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF
PRESCRIBED WEIGHT AND
BALANCE
LIMITATIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
AND SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES
1.
Preparation:
a. Inflate tires
to
recommended operating pressures.
.
b. Defuel airplane. Refer
to
the Maintenance Manual.
I
c. Service engine
oil
as
required
to
obtain a normal full
indication (8 quarts on
dipstick).
d. Move sliding
seats to
the most forward position.
e. Raise flaps
to
the fully retracted position.
f. Place all control surfaces in neutral position.
g. Remove all non-required items from airplane.
Leveling:
a.
Place scales under each wheel
(minimum scale capacity,
500-pounds
nose, 1000 pounds each main).
b. Deflate
the
nose tire
and/or lower
or raise the nose
strut to
properly
center
the bubble in the level (Refer to Figure
6-1).
Revision
7
6-3
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