Weight and Balance Examples (in, lbs)
CAUTION
These loading tables (
) are provided
only as examples. For calculations concerning your airplane, use the
appropriate diagram.
Table 6.4.5 - Loading Example (in, lbs)
1 - Airplane basic characteristics:
W = Empty weight
4,740 lbs
Moment
883,741 in.lbs
Balance arm
186.4 in
C.G. (MAC %)
22.8%
2 - Anticipated loading:
FWD compartment
0 lbs
1 Pilot and 1 front passenger
400 lbs
1 Intermediate passenger
220 lbs
2 Rear seats removed
- 92.4 lbs
Rear cargo
176 lbs
AFT cargo in baggage compartment
220 lbs
Fuel
1,900 lbs
3 - Anticipated fuel:
Taxi fuel
- 50 lbs
Trip fuel
- 1,450 lbs
Moment = Weight × Arm
CG (MAC %) =
Arm (in) − 172.93
59.45
× 100
Section 6
Weight and Balance
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 6.4.14
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