MODEL 525 SECTION VI - WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA

WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-2
EXAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-3
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-3
EXAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-3
EXAMPLE WEIGHT AND BALANCE COMPUTATION FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-6
EXAMPLE CREW AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS WEIGHT AND
MOMENT TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-7
EXAMPLE BAGGAGE AND CABINET COMPARTMENTS WEIGHT AND
MOMENT TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-8
EXAMPLE FUEL LOADING WEIGHT AND MOMENT TABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110-9
SERIAL-SPECIFIC DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert
AIRPLANE WEIGHING FORM
SHORTAGES AND OVERAGES LIST
WEIGHT AND BALANCE COMPUTATION FORM
CREW AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS WEIGHT AND MOMENT TABLES
BAGGAGE AND CABINET COMPARTMENTS WEIGHT AND MOMENT TABLES
FUEL LOADING WEIGHT AND MOMENT TABLE
CENTER-OF-GRAVITY LIMITS GRAPH
WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD
EQUIPMENT LIST

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE DEFINITIONS

Standard Empty Weight: Weight of a standard airplane including standard equipment and
operating fluids. These items may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1 - unusable fuel
2 - engine oil
3 - toilet fluid
4 - serviced fire extinguisher
5 - all hydraulic fluid
6 - trapped fuel
Basic Empty Weight: Standard empty weight plus installed optional equipment.
Takeoff Weight: Ramp weight minus the fuel used for taxiing. The weight at start of the
takeoff run must not exceed maximum takeoff weight.
Landing Weight: The weight after arriving at the destination. Takeoff weight minus the
fuel used to reach the destination.
Useful Load: Difference between maximum ramp weight and basic empty weight. It
includes payload, allowable fuel, and other usable fluids not included
as standard items.
Allowable Fuel: Maximum amount of fuel which may be loaded on the airplane based
on actual zero fuel weight, without exceeding the maximum ramp
weight or center-of-gravity limits.
Usable Fuel: Fuel available for airplane propulsion.
Unusable Fuel: Fuel remaining after a fuel runout test has been completed in
accordance with governmental regulations. It includes drainable
unusable fuel plus trapped fuel.
Trapped Fuel: Fuel remaining when airplane is defueled by normal means using the
procedures and attitudes specified for draining the tanks
Zero Fuel Weight: Basic empty weight plus payload. It must not exceed maximum zero
fuel weight.
Payload: Weight of occupants, baggage, and cargo (including charts, maps,
manuals, refreshments, and miscellaneous equipment).
MAC: Mean Aerodynamic Chord, is an engineering term which represents
an airfoil’s chord in aircraft design. As such, it is a constant length
which is also used in the calculation of center of gravity location in
terms of percent MAC.
Ramp Weight: Zero fuel weight plus total fuel load. It must not exceed maximum
ramp weight.

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INTRODUCTION
This section provides procedures for determining the weight and balance for flight. This section also
describes all items on the Weight and Balance Data Sheet that was provided with the airplane as
delivered from Cessna Aircraft Company.

Loading calculations may also be completed using the CLCalc application included in the CESNAV
software package. CLCalc is approved for use as an alternative source to the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual to determine weight and balance data for a particular flight. CLCalc and the
Airplane Flight Manual methods are each equally valid sources of weight and balance data; however,
the operator must use data from only one of these sources for a given determination.

Instructions for completing a loading calculation using CLCalc are included in the Help menu of the
CLCalc application.

WARNING
It is the responsibility of the pilot to make sure that the airplane is loaded
properly. The airplane must be loaded so as to remain within the weight
and balance limits prescribed in this airplane flight manual throughout
the flight from takeoff to landing.

NOTE
Refer to Chapter 8 of the Airplane Maintenance Manual for weighing procedures.

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EXAMPLES
GENERAL
The contribution that any loading item makes to a shift in the airplane's center-of-gravity depends
upon its distance from the airplane's Basic Empty Weight center-of-gravity. Items positioned aft of
this point cause the airplane's center-of-gravity to shift aft. Items positioned forward of this point
cause the center-of-gravity to shift forward.

EXAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM

The following step-by-step procedure illustrates a logical manner in which to determine the takeoff
weight and center-of-gravity in U.S. units. An example Weight and Balance Computation Form is
provided (refer to Figure 6-110-1).

NOTE
• Obtain all information from the aircraft serial number specific Weight and Balance
Data Sheets. Some of these data sheets may be applicable across all units for
Model 525 M2; however, assume data obtained from figures referenced in these
instructions are for example purposes only.

• During computation of the following example problem, weights are rounded to the
nearest whole number (pound) for entry on the Weight and Balance Computation
Form.

• Moment data may be obtained through interpolation (when necessary) from the
charts or by multiplying the arm times the weight then dividing by 100. Moments
are rounded to the nearest tenth (inch pound) for entry on the Weight and Balance
Computation Form.

1. Use the Crew and Passengers Weight and Moment Table (refer to Figure 6-110-2) to
determine the moment/100 for each load station. Enter the values in the Computation Form
(refer to Figure 6-110-1). The following Arm/Weight/Moment (inches / pounds / inch pounds
divided by 100) values are used for this example: Pilot – 131.00 / 180 / 235.8, Copilot -
131.00 / 170 / 222.7, Side Facing Seat – 162.6 / 130 / 211.4, Seat 3 – 199.0 / 180 / 358.2,
Seat 4 – 198.3 / 180 / 356.9, Seat 5 – 241.4 / 200 / 482.8, Seat 6 – 241.4 / 210 / 506.9,
Belted Toilet – 267.4 / 140 / 374.4
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EXAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM (Continued)
2. Use the Cabinet Compartments Weight and Moment Tables (refer to Figure 6-110-3) to
determine the moment for any cabinet contents and enter the values in the Computation
Form (refer to Figure 6-110-1). The following Arm/Weight/Moment (inches / pounds / inch
pounds divided by 100) values are used for this example: Chart Cases – 149.2 / 10 / 14.9,
LH Fwd Cabinet – 155.0 / 20 / 31.0, Armrest Cabinet – 177.8 / 5 / 8.9, Toilet Cabinet – 279.4
/ 5 / 14.0.
3. Use the Baggage Weight and Moment Table (refer to Figure 6-110-3) to determine the
moment/100 for baggage loaded in the nose and tailcone compartments. Enter the values
in the Computation Form (refer to Figure 6-110-1). The following Arm/Weight/Moment
(inches / pounds / inch pounds divided by 100) values are used for this example: Nose
Baggage – 74.0 / 40 / 29.6, Tailcone Baggage - 356.5 / 160 / 570.4.
4. Total the Payload weights and moments and enter the totals on the Computation Form
(refer to Figure 6-110-1 subtotal and item 2). For this example the payload weight and
moment/100 equals 1630 lb and 3417.9 in-lb.
5. Enter the current Airplane Basic Empty Weight (BEW) and moment/100 from the Airplane
Weighing Form or Weight and Balance Record on the Computation Form (item 1). For this
example BEW and moment/100 equals 6710 lb and 16,882.0 in-lb.
6. Total the Basic Empty Weight and Payload values to obtain the Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW)
and moment/100 (item 3). Make sure the actual ZFW does not exceed the maximum
allowable.

NOTE
To check approved limits, locate the weight on the Center-of-Gravity Limits envelope
graph (refer to Figure 2-110-1). Approved points are located within the envelope
below the Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) line.

7. Determine ZFW center-of-gravity by dividing the ZFW moment/100 by the ZFW (item 3) and
multiplying by 100. For this example ZFW and moment/100 equals 8340 lb and 20,299.9 in-
lb, which gives a ZFW CG of 243.4 in.
8. To determine the maximum amount of fuel that may be loaded on the airplane, take the
Maximum Ramp Weight, 10,800 pounds, minus the actual Zero-Fuel Weight (item 3). If this
value exceeds 3296, use 3296 pounds (maximum fuel tank capacity). For this example
10,800 minus 8340 equals 2460 lb; therefore, 2460 lb is the maximum allowable fuel load.
9. Use the Fuel Loading Weight and Moment Table (refer to Figure 6-110-4) to determine the
moment/100 for the actual fuel weight as loaded and enter the values in the Computation
Form (item 4). Make sure item 4 weight does not exceed the maximum allowable fuel value
calculated in step 8. For this example the fuel weight and moment/100 equals 2300 lb and
5811.4 in-lb.
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EXAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM (Continued)

10. Total the Zero Fuel Weight and moment/100 (item 3) and the Total Fuel Loading weight and
moment/100 (item 4) to obtain the Ramp Weight and moment/100 (item 5). Make sure
values are within approved limits. For this example the Ramp Weight and moment/100
equal 10,640 lb and 26,111.3 in-lb, which results in an aircraft CG of 245.4 in.

NOTE
To check approved limits, locate the weight on the Center-of-Gravity Limits envelope
graph (refer to Figure 2-110-1). Approved points are located within the envelope
below the Maximum Ramp Weight line.

11. A standard 100 pound taxi fuel burn-off is assumed (item 6). The moment value for 100
pounds of taxi fuel will vary with the amount of total fuel loaded. The moment is determined
by the difference in moments of the fuel loaded and the fuel remaining on board after taxi.
For this example the Taxi Fuel moment/100 was determined to be 253.9 in-lb.
12. Subtract the Taxi Fuel Weight and moment/100 (item 6) from the Ramp Weight and
moment/100 (item 5) to determine the Takeoff Weight and moment/100; then determine the
airplane’s CG for takeoff (item 7). For this example Takeoff Weight and moment/100 are
10,540 lb and 25,857.4 in-lb, which results in an aircraft CG of 245.3 in.

NOTE
To check approved limits, locate the weight on the Center-of-Gravity Limits envelope
graph (refer to Figure 2-110-1). Approved points are located within the envelope
below the Maximum Takeoff Weight line

13. Determine the estimated weight of the fuel burned in flight. The moment/100 value for the
fuel burned in flight will vary with the amount of total fuel loaded. The moment is determined
by the difference in moments of the fuel onboard at takeoff and the fuel remaining onboard
after landing. Enter the weight and moment/100 of the less fuel at destination (item 8) in the
Computation Form. For this example the less fuel at destination weight and moment/100
are 800 lb and 2016.7 in-lb.
14. Subtract the weight and moment/100 of the less fuel at destination (item 8) from the Takeoff
Weight and moment/100 (item 7) to determine the Landing Weight and CG (item 9). For this
example the Landing Weight and moment/100 are calculated as 9740 lb and 23,840.7 in-lb
resulting in an aircraft CG of 244.8 in.

NOTE
To check approved limits, locate the weight on the Center-of-Gravity Limits envelope
graph (refer to Figure 2-110-1). Approved points are located within the envelope
below the Maximum Landing Weight line

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SERIAL-SPECIFIC DATA
Serial-specific data is included on the following pages.

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