Kirk wrote:

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!

I have 79 gal (long range tanks) in the L model.

I have flown several Q models owned by the CAP, and they make us work
the W&B before each flight. I still dont remember that any of them were
close to the front limit even with two lard asses in the front.
(Takes one to know one: I'm 210#)

I'm still suspicious of your numbers.
Perhaps the empty weight and moment on your Q got messed up somewhere
along the inevitable added/removed chain.

MikeM
Skylane '1MM