PIPER 28 Weight and Balance Calculator

Default data is for  Weight  (lbs) Arm (inches) Moment (in-lb)  Empty Weight   (Note: E.W. data includes full oil capacity and 2.0 gallons unusable fuel)  Front Seat 1 & 2    Fuel gal :  Fuel (taxi, runup) gal :  Rear Seat 1 & 2    Baggage Area (200 lb max)        Gross Weight (2440 lb max)    Loaded Center of Gravity:    Maneuvering Speed Va (mph) :  <=(decr. with decr. wt.)

Calculated Gross Weight and C.G. point must lie within the envelop limits (utility and normal category are the same) as per the Airplane Flight Manual as shown in the graph below.

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This calculator is presented for educational or amusement purposes only. You, as pilot in command, are solely responsible for assuring correct data and proper loading of your aircraft prior to flight.