Weight and Center of Gravity Limits

The weight limits and the C.G. range that every loading must fall inside. The aft limit is one number at every weight; the forward limit moves aft as the airplane gets heavier.

At a glance

• Maximum takeoff weight4407 lb (1999 kg)
• Maximum landing weight4407 lb (1999 kg)
• Maximum zero fuel weight4407 lb (1999 kg)
• Maximum baggage, forward compartment100 lb (45 kg)
• Maximum baggage, aft compartment100 lb (45 kg)
• Forward C.G. limit (3400 lb)82.0 in
• Forward C.G. limit (4250 lb)86.7 in
• Forward C.G. limit (4407 lb)88.0 in
• Rearward C.G. limit94.6 in
• Datum78.4 in ahead of the wing leading edge

Weight limits

In this handbook the maximum takeoff, landing and zero fuel weights are all 4407 lb (1999 kg). Each of the two baggage compartments, forward and aft, takes 100 lb (45 kg).

Center of gravity limits

The limits are in inches aft of the datum, with straight-line variation between the points given.

C.G. limits by weight

• 3400 lb: forward 82.0 in, rearward 94.6 in

• 4250 lb: forward 86.7 in, rearward 94.6 in

• 4407 lb: forward 88.0 in, rearward 94.6 in

Figure: Center of gravity limits (redrawn).

The datum

The datum is 78.4 inches ahead of the wing leading edge, at the inboard edge of the fuel tank.

Check yourself

• What are the maximum takeoff, landing and zero fuel weights?

• What is the forward C.G. limit at 3400 lb, 4250 lb and 4407 lb?

• Does the rearward limit change with weight?

• How do the limits vary between the points given?

• Where is the datum?

Study aid — always fly your aircraft's current AFM/POH.