SECTION 2
CESSNA
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
MODEL 172S NAV III
WEIGHT LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Maximum Ramp Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2558 POUNDS
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2550 POUNDS
Maximum Landing Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2550 POUNDS
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area A - Station 82 to 108:
. . . . . . . . .
120 POUNDS
Baggage Area B - Station 108 to 142:
. . . . . . . . .
50 POUNDS
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for
baggage areas A and B is 120 lbs.
UTILITY CATEGORY
Maximum Ramp Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2208 POUNDS
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2200 POUNDS
Maximum Landing Weight:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2200 POUNDS
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment: In the utility category,
the baggage compartment must be empty and rear seat must not be
occupied.
CENTER-OF-GRAVITY LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Center-of-Gravity Range:
Forward:
35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 pounds or less, with
straight line variation to 41.0 inches aft of datum at
2550 pounds.
Aft:
47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front face of firewall.
FAA APPROVED
2-8 U.S.
172SPHAUS-03