Pre-Flight Weight & Balance Worksheet
Robinson R-44 Raven II
North Country Heli Flight · Harris Airport (83K) · 30-gal main-tank operational fuel cap
| Item | Weight (lb) | Long arm | Long moment | Lat arm | Lat moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty aircraft (from current W&B sheet) | |||||
| Empty weight, long & lat CG | |||||
| Front seats | |||||
| Pilot (right front) | 49.5 | +12.2 | |||
| Front passenger (left) | 49.5 | −10.4 | |||
| Rear seats | |||||
| Right rear passenger | 79.5 | +12.2 | |||
| Left rear passenger | 79.5 | −12.2 | |||
| Cargo (R rear, 50 lb max) | 44 | +11.5 | |||
| Fuel — main tank only · max 30 gal · 6 lb/gal | |||||
| Fuel (gal): _____ × 6 = | 106.0 | −13.5 | |||
| Totals | — | — | |||
Gross weight (lb) — ≤ 2500
Long CG = long mom ÷ wt
Lat CG = lat mom ÷ wt — within ±3"
CG Envelope check (Raven II)
Forward limit (POH §2):
| 1500 – 2350 lb | 92.5" |
| 2400 lb | ~93.5" |
| 2500 lb | 95.0" |
Aft limit:
| 1500 – 2100 lb | 102.0" |
| 2400 lb | 100.0" |
| 2500 lb | 99.5" |
Plot the loading point (CG, GW) and confirm it falls inside the green envelope.
Result:
WITHIN ENVELOPE — cleared for flight
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE — adjust loading and recompute
OVER MAX GROSS — reduce weight
Pilot in Command — signature
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