RAAF AMBERLEY FLYING CLUB

Piper PA-38 Tomahawk Weight & Balance Form

Basic Empty Weights:
VH-JAM: 551 Kg (1214 Lbs) @ 73.9 Inches
VH-TLA: 537 Kg (1180 Lbs) @ 73.7 Inches
VH-UAL: 532 Kg (1172 Lbs) @ 73.9 Inches
VH-FTI: 538 Kg (1185 Lbs) @ 74.5 Inches

All aircraft MTOW=757 Kg (1670 Lbs), MAX FUEL CAPACITY=120L (86 Kg)

VALUE Kg Lb ARM (In) MOMENT

(Kgx2.205) Aft of datum (Lb-In)
Basic Empty Weight
Pilot 85.5
Passenger 85.5
Fuel (Kg=Lx0.72) 75.4
Baggage (45Kg MAX) 115.0
TOTAL

TOTAL MOMENT (Lb-In)

LOADED MOMENT:
TOTAL Lb
Instructions:
Use Figure 6-17 below to calculate GC position:
A point is plotted on the chart using TOTAL Lb (WEIGHT IN POUNDS) on the
vertical axis, and LOADED MOMENT (INCHES AFT DATUM) on the horizontal
axis. This point must fall within the box to satisfy maximum takeoff weight & CG
requirement.

This document is a guide only and is generated from the latest available aircraft weight data and PA-38 Pilots
Operating Handbook. The pilot in command is responsible for verifying all data and calculations to ensure an
accurate weight and balance form is produced in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for every flight.