Beechcraft Duchess 76 weight and balance & performance calculator
The Beechcraft Duchess 76 is a piston twin with 4 seats, retractable gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Beechcraft Duchess 76 on file – Model 76 Duchess – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* Model 76 Duchess, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Beechcraft Duchess 76 weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Beechcraft Duchess 76 key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 76 Duchess | 1978–1983 | 1,769 kg (3,900 lb) | 1,154 kg (2,543 lb) | 100 US gal (379 L) | 91 kg (200 lb) | 344 kg (757 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Beechcraft Duchess 76 takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 76 Duchess | 300 m (980 ft) | 645 m (2,120 ft) | 590 m (1,940 ft) | 305 m (1,000 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the Model 76 Duchess needs about 1,270 m (4,170 ft) to clear 50 ft – 96 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Beechcraft Duchess 76 climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 76 Duchess | 1,250 fpm | 6 min / 2.6 US gal | 156 kt | 19.3 US gal/h (73 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Beechcraft Duchess 76 weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: front seats, rear seats, baggage compartment, fuel. Maximum baggage: 91 kg (200 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 25 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 85 KIAS. Service ceiling: 18,700 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Beechcraft Duchess 76 →
How to calculate Beechcraft Duchess 76 weight and balance
- Choose the Beechcraft Duchess 76Type the registration or pick Beechcraft → Beechcraft Duchess 76 → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Beechcraft Duchess 76 envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Beechcraft Duchess 76 – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Beechcraft Duchess 76?
Model 76 Duchess: 1,769 kg (3,900 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Beechcraft Duchess 76 carry?
Model 76 Duchess: 100 US gal (379 L).
What is the useful load of the Beechcraft Duchess 76 with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: Model 76 Duchess: 344 kg (757 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Beechcraft Duchess 76 takeoff distance?
Model 76 Duchess at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 300 m (980 ft), over 50 ft about 645 m (2,120 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 1,270 m (4,170 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Beechcraft Duchess 76 weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Beechcraft Duchess 76, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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