PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 6
PA-28-236, DAKOTA
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
ISSUED: AUGUST 1, 1980
REPORT: VB-910
6-12a
REVISED: JULY 23, 1982
6.9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE
PLOTTER
This plotter is provided to enable the pilot quickly and conveniently to:
(a) Determine the total weight and C.G. position.
(b) Decide how to change his load if his first loading is not within the
allowable envelope.
Heat can warp or ruin the plotter if it is left in the sunlight. Replacement
plotters may be purchased from Piper dealers and distributors.
The “Basic Empty Weight and Center of Gravity” location is taken from the
Weight and Balance Form (Figure 6-5), the Weight and Balance Record (Figure
6-7) or the latest FAA major repair or alteration form.
The plotter enables the user to add weights and corresponding moments
graphically. The effect of adding or disposing of useful load can easily be seen.
The plotter does not cover the situation where cargo is loaded in · locations other
than on the seats or in the baggage compartments.
Brief instructions are given on the plotter itself. To use it, first plot a point
on the grid to locate the basic weight and C.G. location. This can be put on more
or Jess permanently because it will not change until the airplane is modified.
Next, position the zero weight end of any one of the loading slots over this point.
Using a pencil, draw a line along the slot to the weight which will be carried in
that location. Then position the zero weight end of the next slot over the end of
this line and draw another line representing the weight which will be located in
this second position. When all the loads have been drawn in this manner, the
final end of the segmented line locates the total load and the C. G. position of the
airplane for takeoff. If this point is not within the allowable envelope it will be
necessary to remove fuel, baggage, or passengers and/ or to rearrange baggage
and passengers to get the final point to fall within the envelope.
Fuel burn-off does not significantly affect the center of gravity.
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