Weight and Balance – Weight Shift Example


Calculating Aircraft Weight and Balance

Old

Weight

Arm

Moment

2015 254210
180 85 15300
310 121 37510
200 140 28000
240 75 18000
Weight Moved Distance CG Moves
Weight of Aircraft Distance Between Arms
X 86.32-84.7 = 1.62
2495 121-85 = 36

X = 132.525

New

Weight

Arm

Moment

2015 155400
315 85 26775
175 121 21175
200 140 28000
240 75 18000
2945 84.6 249350