The arm that results from this calculation must be within the center of gravity limits dictated by the aircraft manufacturer. If it is not, weight in the aircraft must be removed, added (rarely), or redistributed until the center of gravity falls within the prescribed limits.

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Here's an example of a Piper Mirage with too much weight in the back of the aircraft that results in the Takeoff CG within limits (the green reference point) but the Landing CG is aft of the CG Envelope limits (the blue reference point). Adjusting CG within limits [ ] The amount a weight must be moved can be found by using the following formula shift dist = (total weight * cg change) / weight shifted Example: 1500lbs * 33.9in = 50,850 moment (airplane) 100lbs * 84in = 6800 moment (baggage) cg = 37in = (50,850+6800) / 1600lbs (1/2in out of cg limit) We want to move the CG 1in using a 100lb bag in the baggage compartment. Shift dist = (total weight * cg change) / weight shifted 16in = (1600lb * 1in) / 100lb Reworking the problem with 100lbs moved 16in forward to 68in moves CG 1-in. New cg = 36in Weight out of range [ ] Few aircraft impose a minimum weight for flight (although a minimum pilot weight is often specified), but all impose a maximum weight. If the maximum weight is exceeded, the aircraft may not be able to achieve or sustain controlled, level flight.

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PIC,FAA Written (Knowledge) Test Preparation. Private Pilot through ATP and mechanic. For Windows PCs, Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, PocketPC, and MP3 Audio. Up to date for and complete with all charts and figures and professional, illustrated explanations. The average length of the chord is known as the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC). In large aircraft, centre of gravity limitations and the actual centre of gravity are often expressed in terms of percent MAC.

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CG of large commercial transport aircraft [ ] This section shows data obtained from a NASA Ames research grant for large commercial transport aircraft. CG range of typical transport aircraft The Operational CG Range is utilized during take off and landing phases of flight and the Permissible CG Range is utilized during ground operations (i.e. While loading the aircraft with passengers, baggage and fuel). Accidents [ ] •: in January 2003, a was dispatched with more than 500 lb (230 kg) over the release, and mostly in the rear so its center of gravity was 5% aft, its crash killed all 21 on board. • In February 2005, a departed loaded so far forward that it was out of the CG limit and it could not, crashed through the airport fence into a building, severely injuring three occupants and destroying the aircraft.

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Source: FAA Weight Shift Control Handbook (FAA-H-8083-5). The World's Most Trusted eLogbook Be Organized, Current, Professional, and Safe. Highly customizable - for student pilots through pros. Free Transition Service for users of other eLogs.

This is to keep all the computed values positive. The lateral reference datum is usually located at the center of the helicopter. Arm The arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (CG) of an item. The algebraic sign is plus (+) if measured aft of the datum or to the right side of the center line when considering a lateral calculation. The algebraic sign is minus (-) if measured forward of the datum or the left side of the center line when considering a lateral calculation.

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If the CG is aft of the bigger number, your static stability is too small or the airplane might even be unstable. Also, pitch control forces will be very low so you run the risk of damaging the aircraft with too large control inputs. A document said that the optimum CG position is from 13% MAC to 33% MAC. A possibly better phrasing of that statement is that the 'allowable CG position is.'