Aircraft Loading Envelope
Weight & Balance Calculator
Ensure your flight safety envelope is within structural and aerodynamic limits. Pre-loaded with Cessna 172 arm benchmarks for flight training centers.
Aircraft Empty Profile
Cabin Loading
CG Profile Results
Total Gross Weight
Max structural limit: 2,400 lbs
2,250 lbs
Center of Gravity (CG)
Safe range: 35.0" to 47.3"
39.79 in
Total Moment
Total rotational force
89,525 lb-in
Safety Check
AIRCRAFT LOADED SAFELY
Mathematical Formulas & CG Equation
Moment (lb-in) = Weight (lbs) × Arm Station (in)
Total Moment = Σ(Weight_i × Arm_i) = 89,525 lb-in
Center of Gravity (CG) = Total Moment ÷ Total Weight = 39.79 in
Cessna 172S normal category envelope requires Total Weight ≤ 2,550 lbs and CG between 35.0" and 47.3" aft of datum.
Why Weight & Balance Matters: Overloading or placing the CG too far aft can result in unstable pitch control, reduced stall recovery capability, or structural failure.
