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Piper PA-28-181 Archer III Weight and Balance Calculator

Use this calculator to check loaded weight and center of gravity for the Piper PA-28-181 Archer III. Enter the current empty weight and empty arm from the aircraft weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,550 lbs. Maximum landing weight: 2,550 lbs. Usable fuel: 48 US gal.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,550 lbs
Maximum landing weight2,550 lbs
Forward CG at 2,050 lbs or less82 in
Forward CG at maximum weight88.6 in
Aft CG limit93.0 in
Usable fuel48 US gal
Fuel arm95.0 in
Baggage limit200 lbs

Source: Piper PA-28-181 Archer III Pilot's Operating Handbook, normal category.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
2,050 lbs82 in93 in
2,550 lbs88.6 in93 in

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

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III loading stations

StationArmLimit
Pilot and front passenger80.5 in
Rear passengers118.1 in
Baggage142.8 in200 lbs

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III fuel capacity

This calculator uses 48 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 95.0 inches.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III baggage limit

The baggage station is at 142.8 inches and the baggage limit used by this calculator is 200 lbs.

Source

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III Pilot's Operating Handbook, normal category.

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