BEFC-STL

C-172F N8716U Weight and Balance Calculator

This calculator is based on the W&B data as of 30 Dec 2006 with the wheel pants removed.

An Excel Version W&B Calculator is also available for download.

Default data is for  Weight 
(lbs)
Arm
(inches)
Moment
(in-lb)
 Empty Weight
  (Note: E.W. data includes full oil)
 Front Seat 1 & 2
(Station 34 to 46)
 
 Fuel Gal (36 max usable) :
 Rear Seat 1 & 2  
 Baggage Area
( lb max)
 Fuel Allowance for Taxi/Runup -7 47.9 -335
     
 Gross Weight
( lb max)
 
 Loaded Center of Gravity:  
 Maneuvering Speed VA (kts) :  <(decr. with decr. wt.)
Calculated Gross Weight and C.G. point must lie within the utility or normal category envelope limits as per the Pilot's Operating Handbook.


This active chart requires a CSS compliant browser like NS 7, Mozilla, IE 5, IE 6, Opera 7.  CSS scheme for active graph is from C 172 G-BSEP W & B Calculator.
The script, calculations and plotting are based on a program by Robert A. Booty.

This calculator is presented as an aid.  You, as pilot in command, are solely responsible for assuring correct data and proper loading of your aircraft prior to flight.