Just a guess, but I am probably carrying about 138 more pounds in the fuel
tanks than the 182L (65 gallon tanks?). This aircraft is a 1979 Cessna 182Q
with 88 gallons of useable fuel. Thanks for eveyones feedback!

Item Gallons Capacity Weight
Capacity Arm Moment
Empty Aircraft 1842.15 35.4719362 65344.62
Main Fuel 88 88 528 47 24816
Main Baggage 25 60 97 2425
Aft Baggage 0 20 115 0
Seating Row 1 430 37 15910
Seating Row 2 0 74 0
Totals 88 88 2825.15 38.4 108495.62
Allowable 2950 38.34 to 48.5
% of Allowable 96% 0%
Status OK OK
Zero Fuel 0 88 2297.15 36.43 83679.62
Zero Fuel Allow 33.44 to 48.5
Verify all numbers with the Pilot Operating Handbook


I'm suspicious of your calculations or W&B info. In my 182L, there
is no way I can get out of the envelope with 430# forward, nothing
aft, regardless of fuel load.

MikeM
Skylane '1MM