Figure 34: Airplane Weight and Balance Graphs

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Notes: 1. Lines representing adjustable seats show the pilot or passenger center of gravity on adjustable seats positioned for an average occupant. Refer to the Loading Arrangements diagram for forward and aft limits of occupant CG range. 2. Engine Oil: 8 qt = 15 lb at −0.2 Moment/1,000 Note: The empty weight of this airplane does not include the weight of the oil. 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Load Moment/1,000 (pounds-inches) Load Weight (pounds) Loading Graph Maximum Usable Fuel * Standard tanks ** Long range tanks Pilot & front passenger Rear passengers Baggage or passenger on child’s seat (120 lb max.) Fuel (6 lb/gal) 48 gal** 38 gal* 30 gal 20 gal 10 gal 2,300 2,200 2,100 2,000 1,900 1,800 1,700 1,600 1,500 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 Loaded Aircraft Moment/1,000 (pounds-inches) Loaded Airplane Weight (pounds) Utility category Normal category