Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F weight & balance

Data source

POH Report 1948, Section 1 para 1.11/1.13; Section 2 para 2.11/2.13; Section 6 Figures 6-11, 6-15, 6-19, para 6.15 (pages 26-178 of pa-23-250-aztec-f__poh__report-1948-rev-14-1988.pdf) · version type

• Envelope from Section 2.13 table: forward limit 87.6 in at 3540 lb, 97.0 in at 5000 lb, 99.0 in at 5200 lb (straight line between); aft limit 100.5 in at all weights. Lower edge at 2800 lb taken from the bottom of the visual plotter chart (Fig. 6-19); the plotter's lower forward/aft lines appear slightly slanted; verify for very light weights.
• Max zero fuel weight 4400 lb is for normally aspirated; turbocharged is 4500 lb and the turbo has a different (dashed) forward envelope on the plotter.
• Rear baggage max 150 lb, reduced to 105 lb with optional oxygen installed.
• Fuel quantities are usable fuel per the loading chart (34.3 USG per tank, 4 tanks); 1.7 USG unusable per tank (6.8 USG total) is included in basic empty weight. Fuel weights in tables correspond to 6 lb/USG. Sample loading shows 68.4 USG inboard.
• Optional tip tanks: outboard tanks become 54.3 USG usable each, with first 25 USG at 112.1 in and remainder at 105.1 in; not modeled; use Fig. 6-15 (cont) if installed.
• Typical empty is the sample loading problem basic airplane (3090 lb at 90.9 in); Section 1 lists standard empty weight 3184 lb (normally aspirated, no arm given). Use your aircraft's actual weight and balance record.
• Seats removed for cargo: copilot seat 23 lb @89, each middle seat 23 lb @126, rear seat total 27.5 lb @157 must be subtracted from basic empty weight.
• 5 occupants with 1 in front, 2 middle, 2 rear only with special loading investigation; 6 occupants only with limited fuel or baggage.
• 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.