Weight and Balance Limitations

Loading the P2006T legally means staying inside two things at once: a maximum weight and a centre-of-gravity range. This lesson gives the certified weight limits and the forward and aft CG limits for this aircraft.

At a glance

• Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)1230 kg (2712 lb)
• Maximum landing weight (MLW)1230 kg (2712 lb)
• Maximum zero wing fuel weight1195 kg (2635 lb)
• CG forward limit (all weights up to 1230 kg)16.5% MAC, 0.221 m (0.725 ft) aft of datum
• CG aft limit (all weights)31% MAC, 0.415 m (1.36 ft) aft of datum

Weight limits

The maximum takeoff weight and the maximum landing weight are the same figure — 1230 kg (2712 lb). A separate maximum zero wing fuel weight of 1195 kg (2635 lb) also applies.

Centre-of-gravity limits

The centre of gravity is measured aft of the datum. Its forward limit is 16.5% MAC (0.221 m, 0.725 ft) for all weights up to 1230 kg, and its aft limit is 31% MAC (0.415 m, 1.36 ft) for all weights.

Figure: Weight and CG envelope — forward and aft limits (redrawn).

The footnote on the C.G. Range page

The C.G. Range page carries a single footnote: *) for aircraft embodying MOD2006/416. Anything that page marks with that asterisk therefore applies only to an aircraft with MOD2006/416 embodied — check the modification before you take an asterisked figure as yours.

Check yourself

• What are the maximum takeoff and maximum landing weights?

• What is the maximum zero wing fuel weight?

• What are the forward and aft CG limits, expressed as a percentage of MAC?

• Up to what weight does the forward CG limit apply?

• Which modification does the footnote on the C.G. Range page refer to?

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