Beechcraft Sierra weight and balance & performance calculator
The Beechcraft Sierra is a four-seat touring aircraft with retractable gear and constant-speed propeller with retractable gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 2 models of the Beechcraft Sierra on file – Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 and Beechcraft A24R Sierra – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Beechcraft Sierra weight and balance and performance calculator
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 Sierra weight and balance calculator per model
Beechcraft Sierra key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 | 1977–1983 | 1,247 kg (2,750 lb) | 780 kg (1,720 lb) | 52.2 US gal (198 L) | 122 kg (270 lb) | 325 kg (717 lb) |
| Beechcraft A24R Sierra | 1970–1972 | 1,247 kg (2,750 lb) | 780 kg (1,720 lb) | 58.8 US gal (223 L) | 122 kg (270 lb) | 307 kg (677 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 Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 | 355 m (1,170 ft) | 550 m (1,800 ft) | 460 m (1,510 ft) | 245 m (810 ft) |
| Beechcraft A24R Sierra | 385 m (1,260 ft) | 605 m (1,980 ft) | 510 m (1,670 ft) | 230 m (750 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 needs about 995 m (3,260 ft) to clear 50 ft – 81 % 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 Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 | 890 fpm | 9 min / 1.9 US gal | 109 kt | 8.0 US gal/h (30 L/h) |
| Beechcraft A24R Sierra | 870 fpm | 10 min / 1.8 US gal | 130 kt | 9.1 US gal/h (34 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 Sierra weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage compartment, seat row 3, fuel. Maximum baggage: 122 kg (270 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 17 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 80 KIAS. Service ceiling: 15,168 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Beechcraft Sierra →
How to calculate Beechcraft Sierra weight and balance
- Choose the Beechcraft SierraType the registration or pick Beechcraft → Beechcraft Sierra → 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 Sierra 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 Sierra – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Beechcraft Sierra?
Depending on the model, Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200: 1,247 kg (2,750 lb); Beechcraft A24R Sierra: 1,247 kg (2,750 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Beechcraft Sierra carry?
Usable fuel per POH: Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200: 52.2 US gal (198 L); Beechcraft A24R Sierra: 58.8 US gal (223 L).
What is the useful load of the Beechcraft Sierra with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200: 325 kg (717 lb); Beechcraft A24R Sierra: 307 kg (677 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Beechcraft Sierra takeoff distance?
Beechcraft B24R Sierra 200 at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 355 m (1,170 ft), over 50 ft about 550 m (1,800 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 995 m (3,260 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Beechcraft Sierra weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 2 models of the Beechcraft Sierra, 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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