Cessna 182T Weight & Balance Calculator
Calculate weight and balance for the Cessna 182T Skylane, a 4-seat single-engine piston with a 3,100 lb maximum takeoff weight. Enter your loading and fuel to plot zero-fuel, takeoff, and landing CG on the Cessna 182T's approved envelope — in kg or lbs, with an emailed PDF worksheet. No signup required.
1. Select Aircraft Type
Choose your aircraft type, then update the empty weight and arm with your specific aircraft's data.
Cessna 182T Skylane with Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 (230 HP). Fuel: 92 gallons total (87 usable) in two wing tanks at 46.5 in aft of datum. The datum is the lower portion of the front face of the firewall; note the maximum landing weight (2,950 lb) is below the maximum takeoff weight (3,100 lb). Verify empty weight and moment from your specific aircraft's weight and balance record.
2. Enter Loading & Fuel
Enter weights for each station and your fuel plan. Results update in real time.
Aircraft Empty Weight
Enter values from your specific aircraft's official weight and balance record. Default values shown are approximate.
Which two do you know? The third is calculated.
On board at start of takeoff roll
Burned en route (takeoff → landing)
Remaining at landing
Ramp fuel = takeoff + taxi. Burned before takeoff.
3. Results
Zero-fuel, takeoff and landing weights and CG — updated instantly.
WITHIN LIMITS
All flight phases within weight and CG limits
| Phase | Weight (lbs) | Limit | CG (in) | Env. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFWZero Fuel Weight | 2220 | — | 37.92 | |
| RAMPRamp Weight | 2742 | 3110 | 39.56 | — |
| TOWTakeoff Weight | 2733 | 3100 | 39.53 | |
| LWLanding Weight | 2425 | 2950 | 38.65 |
| Item | Weight (lbs) | Arm (in) | Moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty Weight | 2050 | 38.00 | 77900 |
| Front Seats (Pilot + Passenger) | 170 | 37.00 | 6290 |
| Rear Seats | 0 | 74.00 | 0 |
| Baggage Area A | 0 | 97.00 | 0 |
| Baggage Area B | 0 | 116.00 | 0 |
| Zero Fuel Weight | 2220 | 37.92 | 84190 |
| Takeoff Fuel | 513 | 46.50 | 23855 |
| Takeoff Weight | 2733 | 39.53 | 108045 |
4. CG Envelope
Zero-fuel (ZFW), takeoff (TOW) and landing (LW) plotted against the approved envelope. The dashed line shows how the CG travels as fuel burns off.
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Cessna 182T weight and balance data
The station arms, CG envelope, and weight limits this calculator uses for the Cessna 182T. These are representative type values — always confirm against your specific aircraft's POH and individual weight and balance record.
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,100 lb
- Max ramp weight
- 3,110 lb
- CG range (normal)
- 33 – 46 in aft of datum
- Seats
- 4
- Usable fuel
- 87 gal (522 lb)
| Loading station | Arm (in) | Max weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Front Seats (Pilot + Passenger) | 37.0 | 400 |
| Rear Seats | 74.0 | 400 |
| Baggage Area A | 97.0 | 120 |
| Baggage Area B | 116.0 | 80 |
| Fuel (87 gal usable) | 46.5 | 522 |
Data sources
The Cessna 182T reference data above is drawn from the following primary sources, last checked on 2026-06-20.
- EASA TCDSEASA Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.052
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Cessna 182 series. Datum at the lower front face of the firewall; max ramp 3,110 / takeoff 3,100 / landing 2,950 lb; normal-category CG forward limit 33.0 in (≤2,250 lb) to 40.9 in (3,100 lb), aft 46.0 in; 92 gal total / 87 usable in two wing tanks at 46.5 in.
Federal Aviation Administration
US type certificate for the Cessna 182 series; confirms weights and CG limits. Search TCDS 3A13 on the FAA Dynamic Regulatory System.
- POH/AFMCessna 182T Skylane Pilot's Operating Handbook
Cessna Aircraft Company / Textron Aviation
Loading arrangement (front seats +37.0, rear seats +74.0, baggage areas +97.0 / +116.0 in) for the Model 182S/182T.
Cessna 182TWeight & Balance FAQ
How do I calculate weight and balance for the Cessna 182T Skylane?
Start with your specific aircraft's basic empty weight and empty-weight arm from its individual weight and balance record — not a generic POH number. Add each loading station (pilot, passengers, baggage, fuel) multiplied by its arm to get the moment, total the weights and moments, then divide total moment by total weight for the CG. This calculator has the Cessna 182T's station arms and CG envelope built in, so you only enter weights and fuel and it plots the result on the approved envelope. Always confirm against your aircraft's POH before flight.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 182T Skylane?
The Cessna 182T has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,100 lb and a maximum ramp weight of 3,110 lb, leaving roughly 10 lb for taxi and run-up fuel. These are representative type values — verify the limits for your specific airframe and equipment in its POH and weight and balance record.
What is the CG range of the Cessna 182T Skylane?
The normal-category center-of-gravity envelope for the Cessna 182T runs from about 33 in to 46 in aft of datum, with the forward limit typically moving aft as weight increases. Loading outside this range degrades stability and control, so this calculator plots your zero-fuel, takeoff, and landing CG against the envelope and flags any point that falls outside it. Always verify against the CG chart in your aircraft's POH.
How much fuel does the Cessna 182T Skylane hold and what does it weigh?
This Cessna 182T profile uses 87 gallons of usable fuel, which at the standard 6 lb per US gallon for avgas weighs about 522 lb. The calculator lets you plan takeoff, trip, and reserve fuel so you can check the center of gravity at zero-fuel, takeoff, and landing — the CG shifts as fuel burns off. Confirm your aircraft's usable fuel and fuel arm in its POH.
This Cessna 182Tweight and balance calculator is provided for educational and reference purposes only. Preset station arms, CG envelopes, and weight limits are representative type values and may not match your specific aircraft. Always refer to your aircraft's official POH/AFM and individual weight and balance record for authoritative data, and confirm the loading is within limits before every flight. For regulatory guidance, see the FAA Weight & Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1). Built by Aviatize — flight school management software.