Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane weight & balance
POH figures for the type
- MTOW3100 lb
- MLM2950 lb
- Typical empty2029 lb
- Typical empty CG35.98 in
Envelope chart. Takeoff 2444 lb at 37.1 in.
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PEOPLE
BAGGAGE
Baggage A (FS 82 to 109) + Baggage B (FS 109 to 124) + Baggage C (FS 124 to 134) together: max 200 lb
FUEL
EMPTY MASS · YOUR AIRCRAFT
Typical for the type, 2029 lb at 35.98 in. Edit it to your aircraft’s own, from its weighing report.
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Data source
POH Section 2 Weight Limits and Center of Gravity Limits (p. 2-8); Section 6, Figures 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-7 and 6-8 (pages 22-207 of t182t-nav3__poh__2007.pdf) · version type
- Maximum ramp weight 3112 lb (includes 12 lb fuel allowance for start, taxi and runup).
- Combined baggage in areas A, B and C max 200 lb; combined baggage in areas B and C max 80 lb (not represented as a separate group).
- Envelope vertices taken from the printed CG limits text (Section 2) and Figure 6-8; chart lower edge at 1800 lb used as the bottom of the polygon. Moment envelope (Fig. 6-7) is consistent.
- Fuel: only the 87 USG usable maximum is printed on these pages; total tank capacity not shown, so max set to the usable figure. Reduced fuel option of 64 USG also listed. Fuel arm FS 46.50; density 6 lb/gal as stated.
- Pilot/front passenger arm 37 is for average occupant; seat CG range FS 32 to 50. Baggage arms are to the center of each area.
- Cargo station (FS 74, range 65-82) applies only with rear passenger seat removed; rear floor loading max 200 lb/sq ft, tiedowns 140 lb each.
- Typical empty is the sample airplane basic empty weight 2029 lb, moment/1000 73.0 (arm computed as 73000/2029). Use your airplane's actual weight and balance record.
- If takeoff weight exceeds 2950 lb, burn fuel to 2950 lb before landing.
- 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 | 2029 | 36.0 | 73.0 | |
| Pilot (FS 32 to 50) | 175 | 37.0 | 6.5 | |
| Front passenger (FS 32 to 50) | 0 | 37.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rear passengers (FS 74) | 0 | 74.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cargo - replacing rear passenger seat (FS 65 to 82) | 0 | 74.0 | 0.0 | |
| Baggage A (FS 82 to 109) | 0 | 97.0 | 0.0 | |
| Baggage B (FS 109 to 124) | 0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | |
| Baggage C (FS 124 to 134) | 0 | 129.0 | 0.0 | |
| Fuel (usable, 87 USG max) | 40 USG | 240 | 46.5 | 11.2 |
| Zero fuel | 2204 | 36.1 | 79.5 | |
| Takeoff | 2444 | 37.1 | 90.6 |
POH Section 2 Weight Limits and Center of Gravity Limits (p. 2-8); Section 6, Figures 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-7 and 6-8 (pages 22-207 of t182t-nav3__poh__2007.pdf). For reference only; the aircraft’s flight manual and weighing report are the final authority. https://zulucheck.com/wb/type/cessna-t182t/
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