4X-CHP weight & balance

Data source

POH Section 2 Weight Limits and Center of Gravity Limits (pp. 2-6, 2-7); Section 6, Figures 6-1, 6-3, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7 and 6-8 (pages 22-115 of Cessna 172RG POH 1980.pdf)

• Maximum ramp weight 2658 lb; 8 lb fuel allowance for start, taxi and runup.
• Envelope taken from Figure 6-8 (CG limits in inches) and the Section 2 text: forward 36.0 in at 1950 lb or less, straight line to 39.5 in at 2650 lb; aft 46.5 in at all weights. The chart's lowest weight is 1600 lb.
• Fuel: 62 USG usable at station 48.0 (66 USG total; the 4 USG unusable are in the basic empty weight).
• Unusable fuel (4 gal, arm 46.0) and full oil (9 qt, arm -16.1) are included in basic empty weight.
• Sample empty weight arm 37.9 in is computed from the printed moment/1000 of 61.6 and is not printed directly. Use your airplane's actual weight and balance records.
• Pilot and front passenger arm 37 is for average occupants. The CG range is 34 to 46 in with standard seating and 34 to 41 in with optional seating.
• Baggage arms are at the area centers. Combined baggage areas 1 and 2 must not exceed 200 lb, and area 2 alone 50 lb.
• Retracting the landing gear changes the moment by +2424 lb-in.
• Read from the POH by ZuluCheck and checked by a second reading; verify against your own manual.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG from its POH, for any tail: Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG weight & balance

For reference only. The aircraft’s approved flight manual and weighing report are the final authority.