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Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow Weight and Balance Calculator

Aircraft reference: Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow production years, model information and certification

This page represents the FAA TCDS 2A13 PA-28R-180 normal-category configuration. Enter the current basic empty weight and arm from the certified weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum weight: 2,500 lbs. Usable fuel: 48 US gal. Fuel arm: 95 in.

Data source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13 and applicable Piper POH/AFM. How WBcalc sources aircraft data

Enter the aircraft loading and fuel plan to check takeoff and expected landing conditions. After calculating, you can print or save the completed weight and balance worksheet as a PDF.


Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,500 lbs
Maximum landing weight2,500 lbs
Forward CG at 1,925 lbs or less81 in
Forward CG at 2,500 lbs91 in
Aft CG limit95.9 in
Usable fuel48 US gal
Fuel arm95 in

Source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13 and applicable Piper POH/AFM.

Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
1,925 lbs81 in95.9 in
2,500 lbs91 in95.9 in

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

Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow loading stations

StationArmLimit
Pilot and front passenger85.5 in
Rear passengers118.1 in
Baggage142.8 in200 lbs

PA-28R-180 Arrow fuel capacity

This calculator uses 48 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 95 inches.

PA-28R-180 Arrow baggage limits

Baggage is limited to 200 lbs

Normal category limits

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


About this Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow configuration

This page represents the normal-category Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow configuration identified in FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13 and applicable Piper POH/AFM. The calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 lb and 48 US gal of usable fuel.

The reference datum for the loading arms on this page is Piper PA-28 datum; see applicable POH/AFM.

Need help with the terminology? Read the aircraft weight and balance guide or the CG envelope guide.

Related aircraft

Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV, Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III, Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II

Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow FAQ

What maximum takeoff weight does this Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow calculator use?

This calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 lb for the configuration identified on this page.

How much usable fuel is represented for the Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow?

This page uses up to 48 US gal of usable fuel at an arm of 95 in.

What baggage limit is represented for the Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow?

Baggage is limited to 200 lb on this page.

Source and applicability

Source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A13 and applicable Piper POH/AFM. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements for the individual aircraft.

WBcalc is a planning aid. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements before flight.

Need model context? View the Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow Aircraft Reference page for production years, family information and certification details.
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