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Cessna 172N Skyhawk Weight and Balance Calculator

Use this calculator to check loaded weight and center of gravity for the Cessna 172N Skyhawk. Enter the current empty weight and empty arm from the aircraft weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,300 lbs. Maximum landing weight: 2,300 lbs. Usable fuel: 40 US gal.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,300 lbs
Maximum landing weight2,300 lbs
Forward CG at 1,950 lbs or less35.0 in
Forward CG at 2,300 lbs38.5 in
Aft CG limit47.3 in
Usable fuel40 US gal
Fuel arm48.0 in
Maximum combined baggage120 lbs

Source: 1978 Cessna Model 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 2 and 6, normal category.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
1,950 lbs35 in47.3 in
2,300 lbs38.5 in47.3 in

The calculator uses the published CG envelope points and linear interpolation between forward-limit breakpoints where applicable.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk loading stations

StationArmLimit
Pilot and front passenger37 in
Rear passengers73 in
Baggage area 195 in120 lbs
Baggage area 2123 in50 lbs

Cessna 172N fuel capacity

This calculator uses 40 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 48.0 inches.

Cessna 172N baggage limits

Baggage area 1 is limited to 120 lbs, baggage area 2 to 50 lbs, and combined baggage must not exceed 120 lbs.

Normal category limits

The CG envelope on this page is for the normal category.

Source

1978 Cessna Model 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook, Sections 2 and 6, normal category.

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