PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 5
PA-28-181, ARCHER II PERFORMANCE
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
5-3
REVISED: APRIL 1, 2019
5.5 FLIGHT PLANNING EXAMPLE
(a) Aircraft Loading
The first step in planning the flight is to calculate the airplane
weight and center of gravity by utilizing the information provided by
Section 6 (Weight and Balance) of this handbook.
The basic empty weight for the airplane as licensed at the
factory has been entered in Figure 6-5. If any alterations to the
airplane have been made effecting weight and balance, reference to
the aircraft logbook and Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-7)
should be made to determine the current basic empty weight of the
airplane.
Make use of the Weight and Balance Loading Form (Figure
6-11) and the C.G. Range and Weight graph (Figure 6-15) to deter-
mine the total weight of the airplane and the center of gravity
position.
After proper utilization of the information provided, the
following weights have been determined for consideration in the flight
planning example.
The landing weight cannot be determined until the weight of the
fuel to be used has been established [refer to item (g)(1)].
(1) Empty Weight 1412 lbs.
(2) Occupants (2 x 170 lbs.) 340 lbs.
(3) Baggage and Cargo 360 lbs.
(4) Fuel (6 lb./gal. x 48) 288 lbs.
(5) Takeoff Weight 2400 lbs.
(6) Landing Weight
(a)(5) minus (g)(1), (2400 lbs.
minus 129 lbs.) 2271 lbs.
The takeoff weight is below the maximum of 2550 lbs. and the
weight and balance calculations have determined that the C.G.
position is within the approved limits.
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