TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 6

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Paragraph Page
No. No.

6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·6-1

6.3 Airplane Weighing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.5 Weight and Balance Data and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6. 7 General Loading Recommendations . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1
6.9 Weight and Balance Determination for Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.1 1 Weight and Balance Visual Plotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.13 Instruction for Using Plotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.1 5 Cargo Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.17 Equipment List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
(a) Propeller and Propeller Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
(b) Engine and Engine Accessories ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
(c) Landing Gear and Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
(d) Electrical Equipment . . . . .· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
(e) Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
(f) Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39
(g) Engine and Engine Accessories (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
(h) Propeller and Propeller Accessories (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
(i) Landing Gear and Brakes (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45
U) Electrical Equipment (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . ... . _. . .. , . . . . . . . . 6-47
(k) Instruments (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . ... . ..-: . .. :~ ;· . . . . . . . . 6-49
(1) Autopilots (Optional Equipment) .. ... . . . .. . ... .. .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53
(m) Radio Equipment (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
(n) Miscellaneous (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

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PA-31-350, NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION 6

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

6.1 GE:'.'IERAL

In o rder to achieve the performance and flying characteristics which are designed into the airplane. it
must be flown with the weight and center of gravity (C. G.) position within the approved .operating range
(envelope). Although the airplane offers a flexibility of loading, it cannot be flown with the maximum number
of adulc passengers, full fuel tanks and maximum baggage. With th is loading flexibility comes responsibility.
The pilot must insure that the airplane is loaded within the loading envelope before a takeoff.

~tis loading carries consequences for any aircraft. An overloaded airplane will not take off, climb or
cruise as well as a properly loaded one. The heavier the airplane is loaded, the less climb performance it will
have.

Center of gravity is a determining factor in flight characteristics. If the C.G . is too far forward in any
airplane. it may be difficult to rotate for takeoff or landing. If the C.G . is too far aft. the ai rplane may ro tate
prematurely on takeoff or tend to pitch up during climb. Longitudinal stability will be reduced. T his can lead
to inadvertent stalls and· even spins; and spin recovery becomes more difficult as the center of gravity moves
aft of the approved limit.

A properly loaded airplane. however, will perform as intended. Befo re the airplane is licensed, it is
weighed. and a basic empty weight and C.G. location is computed (basic empty weight consists of the standard
empty weight of the airplane plus the optional equipment). Using the basic empty weight and C.G . location.
t he pilot can easily determine the weight and C.G . position for the loaded airplane by computing the total
weight and moment and then determining whether the y are with in the approv~d enveJope.

The basic empty weight and C.G . location are recorded in the Weight and .Balance Data Form (Figure
6-7) and the Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-9). The current values should alwa ys be used. Whenever
new equipment is added or any modification work is done, the mechanic responsib le for the work is required
to compute a new basic empty weight and C.G. position and to write these in the Aircraft Log Book and the
Weight and Balance Record . The owner should make sure that it is done.

A weight and balance calculation is necessary in determining how much fuel or baggage can be loaded
so as to keep within allowable limits. Check calculations prior to adding fuel to insure against improper
loading.

The followi ng pages are forms used in weighing an airp lane in production and in computing basic empty
weight, C.G . positio n, and useful load. Note that the useful load includes usable fuel, baggage. cargo and
passengers. Following this is the method for computing takeoff weight and C.G.

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6.3 AIRPLA'.'/E WEIGHING PROCEDURES

At the time of licensing. Piper Aircraft Corporation provides each airplane with the basic empty weight
and center of gravity location. This data is supplied by Figure 6-7 .

The removal or addition of equipment or airplane modifications can affect the basic empty weight and
center of gravity. The following is a weighing procedure to determine this basic empty weight and center of
gravity location:

(a) Preparation

(1) Be certain that all items checked in the airplane equipment list are installed in the proper
location in the airplane.

(2) Remove excessive dirt, grease, moisture , foreign items such as rags and tools. from the
airpl~e before weighing.

(3) Defuel airplane. Then open all fuel drains until all remaining fuel is drained. Operate engine
on each tank until all undrainable fuel is used and engine stops.

( 4) Fill to full capacity with oil and operating fluids.

(5) Place pilot and copilot seats in a center position on the seat tracks. Put flaps in the fully
retracted position and all control surfaces in the neutral position. Tow bar should be in the
proper location and all entrance and baggage doors closed.

(6) Weigh the airplane inside a closed building to prevent erron; in scale readings due to wind.

(b) Leveling

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(2) Level airplane (refer to Figure 6-3) deflating nose wheel tire., to center bubble on level.

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(c) Weighing Airplane

With the airplane level and brakes released, record the weight shown on each scale. Deduct
the tare, if any, from each reading.

AIRPLANE AS WEIGHED
(Including full oil and operating fluids but no fuel)

Scale Net
Scale Position and Symbol Reading Tare Weight

Nose Wheel (N)

Right Main Wheel (R)

Left Main Wheel (L)

Weight (as Weighed) <n - -

WEIGHING FORM
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(d) Center of Gravity

(1) The following geometry applies to the PA-31-350 airplane when it is level. Refer to Leveling
paragraph 6.3 (b ).

137'' - - - l

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LEVELING PROVISIONS
Longitudinal - Right side of fuselage
Stations 57.00 and 35.00
15" Lateral - Level across two center
seat rails.

LEVELING DIAGRAM
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(2) C.G. Ann of airplane as weighed=

(137 + 15) - (127.6) (N) =

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Inches Aft of Datum

(e) Basic Empty Weight

Ann
Weight x (Inches Aft = Moment
Item (Lbs) of Datum) (In-Lbs)

Weight (as Weighed)

Unusable Fuel (lnbd.) (6 gal.) 36 126.8 4565

Unusable Fuel (Outbd.) (4 gal.) 24 148 3552

Basic Empty Weight

- BASIC EMFI'Y WEIGHT

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6.5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA AND RECORD

The Basic Empty Weight, Center of Gravity Location and Useful Load listed in Figure 6-7 are for the
airplane a s licensed at the factory. These figures apply only to the specific airplane serial number and
registration number shown.

The basic empty weight of the airplane as licensed at the factory has been entered in the Weight and
Balance Reco rd (Figure 6-9) . This form is provided to present the current status of the airplane basic empty
weight and a complete history of previous modifications. Any change to the permanently installed equipment
or modification which affects weight or moment must be entered in the Weight and Balance Record.

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MODEL PA-31-350 NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

Airplane Serial Number _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __

Registration Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

AIRPLANE BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT

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Weight x (Inches Aft = Moment
Item (Lbs) of Datum) (In-Lbs)

Standard Empty Weight*

Optional Equipment (if applicable)

Basic Empty Weight

*The standard empty weight· includes full oil capacity , full operating fluids and 10 gallons of unusable
fuel.

AIRPLANE USEFUL LOAD - NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION

(Maximum Ramp Weight) - (Basic Empty Weight)= Useful Lo_ad . ~ ·::

(7045 lbs) - ( lbs) = lbs.

THIS BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT. C.G. AND USEFUL LOAD ARE FOR THE AIRPLANE AS
LICENSED AT THE FACTORY . REFER TO APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT RECORD WHEN
ALTERATIONS HA VE BEEN MADE.

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

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6. 7 GENERAL LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS

EXECUTIVE CONFIGURATION (8 SEAT)

(a) Load occupants from front to rear progressively.

(b) When carrying from 1 to 6 occupants, load rear baggage compartment first.

(c) When carrying more than 6 occupants, fuel and/or baggage may have to be reduced.

(d) When carrying 7 occupants, load front and rear baggage compartments equally.

(e) When carrying 8 occupants, load front baggage compartments first and locate heaviest occupan ts
forward. Forward baggage may be required to bring the loaded airplane's C.G. within allowable
limits.

NOTE

These general loading recommendations suggest normal proper

loading procedures. The charts, graphs, instructions, and plotter
should be checked to assure that the airplane is within the
allowable weight vs. center of gravity envelope.

COMMUTER CONFIGURATION (10 SEAT)

(a) Load occupants from front to rear progressively.

(b) When carrying from 1 to 7 occupants, load rear baggage compartment first.

(c) When carrying more than 6 occupants, fuel and/or baggage may have to be reduced.

(d) When carrying 8 or 9 occupants, load front and rear baggage compartm-~nts ~q_ually .

(e) When carrying 10 occupants, load front baggage compartment first and locate heaviest occupants
forward. Forward baggage may be required to bring the loaded airplane's C.G. within allowable
limits.

NOTE

These general loading recommendations suggest normal proper

loading procedures. The charts, graphs, instructions, and plotter
should be checked to assure that the airplane is within the
allowable weight vs. center of gravity envelope.

6.9 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION FOR FLIGHT •· ..

(a) Add the weight of all items to be loaded t.o the Basic Empty Weight.

(b) Use the Loading Chart (Figure 6-1 7) to determine the moment. of all items to be carried in the
airplane.
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ITEM WT. LBS. ARM-IN. MOMENT

Basic Airplane 4 6 1 6 5 6 4 4 8 5
Revised Airplane
Pilot's Seat 1 7 5 95.0 1 6 6 2 5
Copilot's Seat 1 3 0 95.0 1 2 3 5 0
Seat No. 3 1 4 0 132/137 (Reversed) 1 8 4 8 0
Seat No. 4 1 6 0 132/137 (Reversed) 2 1 1 2 0
Seat No. 5 195.0
Seat No. 6 195.0
Seat No. 7 229.0
Seat No. 8 242.0
Fwd. Baggage 5 0 19.0 9 5 0
Rear Baggage 1 5 0 255.0 3 8 2 5 0
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Forward Half 5 0 145.0 7 2 5 0
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Rear Half 5 0 192.0 9 6 0 0
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Forward Half 5 0 145.0 7 2 5 0
Lt. Nae. Baggage
Rear Half 5 0 192.0 ~6 0 0
Inbd. Fuel 6 0 0 126.8 7 ;s o· 8 0
Outbd. Fuel 4 8 0 148.0 7 1 0 4 0
Other
Total Wt. 6 7 0 1 Total Moment 8 5 3 0 8 0
C.G. Location for Take-off 127.3 from Figure 6-19

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SAMPLE LOADING PROBLEM

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ITEM WT. LBS. ARM-IN MOMENT

Basic Airplane
Revised Airplane
Pilot's Seat 95.0
Copilot's Seat 95.0
Seat No. 3 132/137 (Reversed)
Seat No. 4 132/137 (Reversed)
Seat No. 5 195.0
Seat No. 6 195.0
Seat No. 7 229.0
Seat No. 8 242.0
Fwd. Baggage 19.0
Rear Baggage 255.0 I
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Forward Half 145.0
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Rear Half 192.0
Lt. Nae. Baggage
Forward Half 145.0
Lt. Nae. Baggage
Rear Half 192.0
Inbd. Fuel 126.8 - ...
Outbd. Fuel 148.0 - .·-

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C.G. Location for Take-off

WORK SHEET - EXECUTIVE LOADING

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE PA-31-350, NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

ITEM WT. LBS. ARM-IN MOMENT

Basic Airplane
Revised Airplane
Pilot's Seat 95 .0
Copilot's Seat 95.0
Seat No. 3 132
Seat No. 4 132
Seat No. 5 163.5
Seat No. 6 163.5
Seat No. 7 195.0
Seat No. 8 195.0
Seat No. 9 229.0
Seat No. 10 242.0
Fwd. Baggage 19.0
Rear Baggage 255.0
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Forward Half 145.0
Rt. Nae. Baggage
Rear Half 192.0
Lt Nae. Baggage
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lnbd. Fuel 126.8

Outbd. Fuel 148.0
Other
Total Wt. Total Moment
C.G. Location for Take-off

WORK SHEET - COMMUTER LOADING

Figure 6-15

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OCCUPANTS
EXECUTIVE SEATING

Pilot, Seats 3 & 4 Seats 3 & 4 Seats Seat Seat

Weight Copilot Fwd Facing Aft Facing 5&6 7 8
Arm 95.0 Arm 132.0 Arm 137.0 Arm 195.0 Arm 229 Arm 242

Moment/ 100

120 114 158 164 234 275 290

130 124 172 178 254 298 315
140 133 185 192 273 321 339
150 143 198 206 293 344 363
160 152 211 219 312 366 387
170 162 224 233 332 389 411
180 171 238 247 351 412 436
190 181 251 260 37 1 435 460
200 190 264 274 390 458 484

OCCUPANTS
COMMUTER SEATING

Pilot, Seats Seats Seats Seat Seat

Weight Copilot 3&4 5 &6 7&8 9 10
Arm 95.0 Arm 132.0 Arm 163.5 Arm 195 Arm 229.0 Arm 242.0

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120 114 158 196 234
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140 133 185 229 273 321. 339
150 143 198 245 293 344 363
160 152 211 262 312 366 387
170 162 224 278 332 389 411
180 171 238 294 351 41 2 4 36
190 181 251 311 371 4 35 460
200 190 264 327 390 458 484

LOADING CHART
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BAGGAGE

Fwd Baggage Rear Baggage Nacelle Baggage Nacelle Baggage

Fwd Half Rear Half
Arm 19 Arm 255 Arm 145 Arm 192

Weight Moment I 100

10 2 26 15 19
20 4 51 29 38
30 6 77 44 58
40 8 102 58 77
50 JO 128 73 96
60 11 153 87 115
70 13 179 102 134
80 15 204 116 154
90 17 230 131 173
100 19 255 145 192
110 21 281 160 211
120 23 306 174 230
130 25 332 189 250
140 27 357 203 269
150 29 383 218 288
160 30 408 - -
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180 34 459 - -
190 36 485 - -
200 38 510 - -

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FUEL

Weight Inboard Tanks Outboard Tanks

Gallons Lbs. Arm = 126.8 Arm - 148.0

Moment / 100

5 30 38 44
10 60 76 89
15 90 114 133
20 120 152 178
25 150 190 222
30 180 228 266
35 210 266 311
' 40 240 304 355
45 270 342 400
50 300 380 444
55 33'0 418 488
60 360 456 533
65 390 495 577
70 420 533 622
75 450 571 666
76 456 - 675
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(c) Add the moment of all items to be loaded to the Basic Empty Weight moment.

(d) Divide the total moment by the total weight to determine the C.G. location.

(e) By using the figures of item (a) and item (d) (above), locate a point on the Weight, Moment and
C.G. Limits graph (Figure 6-19). If the point falls within the C.G. envelope , the loading meets the
weight and balance requirements. r

( f) Location of the point on the Weight, Moment, and C.G. Limits graph indicates whether the
airplane is slightly nose heavy or slightly tail heavy and can assist in setting pitch trim for takeoff.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT AND AIRCRAFT OWNER TO INSURE THAT ,THE
AIRPLANE IS LOADED PROPERLY. THE CHARTS, GRAPHS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND PLOTTER
SHOULD BE CHECKED TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE IS WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT
VS. CENTER OF GRAVITY ENVELOPE.

6.11 WEIGHT AND BALANCE VISUAL PWTTER

The Weight and Balance Visual Plotter furnished with this airplane is a weight and center of gravity
computing device.

The face of the plotter displays the slots used for plotting and the graphic center of gravity envelope.
On the back of the plotter are printed instructions for use and general loading recommendations. The
center of gravity envelope on the face shows all allowable moment conditions between 4000 and 7000
pounds, with the limits outlined in red.

The " Basic Empty Weight and Center of Gravity" location is taken from the Weight and Balance F onn
(Figure 6-7), the Weight and Balance Record (Figure 6-9) or the latest FAA major repair or alteration form.
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CAUTION

It is the responsibility of the owner and pilot to ascertain that the

airplane always remains within the allowable weight vs. center of
gravity envelope while in flight.

ISSUED: NOVEMBER 1, 1976 REPORT: 2046

REVISED: OCTOBER 12, 1978 6-19

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