Cessna 172P Diesel (TAE 125) weight & balance
POH figures for the type
- MTOW2400 lb
- MLM2400 lb
- Typical empty1682.56 lb
- Typical empty CG40.7 in
Envelope chart. Takeoff 1958 lb at 40.7 in.
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PEOPLE
BAGGAGE
Front baggage area + Rear baggage area together: max 120 lb
FUEL
EMPTY MASS · YOUR AIRCRAFT
Typical for the type, 1682.56 lb at 40.7 in. Edit it to your aircraft’s own, from its weighing report.
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Data source
4X-DBR QRH R1 Limitations (Weight Limits, p.12, from TAE 125 Supplement Section 2) and R3 Weight & Balance (pp.14-15) (pages 11-15 of 4X-DBR QRH.pdf) · version type
- Maximum ramp weight 2402 lb (Normal) / 2102 lb (Utility); MTOW and MLW 2400 lb Normal, 2100 lb Utility.
- Fuel density 6.7 lb/USG as used in the QRH calculation (Jet fuel/Diesel), not Avgas 6 lb/USG.
- Fuel tank total capacity not printed on these pages; only 33.6 USG usable given.
- Front and rear baggage combined must not exceed 120 lb; rear area max 50 lb.
- Utility category forward limit between 1960 lb (35.0 in) and 2100 lb (36.5 in) assumed linear; QRH states linear variation only for the Normal category.
- Envelope minimum weight 1500 lb as given in the table.
- Empty weight 1682.56 lb at 40.7 in is the aircraft-specific basic empty weight for 4X-DBR (updated 18/02/2026); verify against current weighing record.
- Datum location not stated on these pages.
- QRH is quick reference only; the approved AFM governs.
- Read from the POH by ZuluCheck and checked by a second reading; verify against your own manual.
For reference only. The aircraft’s approved flight manual and weighing report are the final authority.
| Station | Load | Mass lb | Arm in | Moment lb·in/1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty aircraft | 1683 | 40.7 | 68.5 | |
| Pilot | 175 | 37.0 | 6.5 | |
| Front passenger | 0 | 37.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rear passengers | 0 | 73.0 | 0.0 | |
| Fuel (tanks, Jet A/Diesel) | 15 USG | 101 | 48.0 | 4.8 |
| Front baggage area | 0 | 95.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rear baggage area | 0 | 123.0 | 0.0 | |
| Zero fuel | 1858 | 40.4 | 75.0 | |
| Takeoff | 1958 | 40.7 | 79.8 |
4X-DBR QRH R1 Limitations (Weight Limits, p.12, from TAE 125 Supplement Section 2) and R3 Weight & Balance (pp.14-15) (pages 11-15 of 4X-DBR QRH.pdf). For reference only; the aircraft’s flight manual and weighing report are the final authority. https://zulucheck.com/wb/type/cessna-172p-tae125/
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