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AI.II.F.R5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Operating outside of CG limits.

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Operating outside of CG limits.

Bottom line

Any loading that places the CG outside the limits for a particular aircraft seriously impairs the pilot’s ability to control the aircraft. Loading in a nose-heavy condition causes problems in controlling and raising the nose, especially during takeoff and landing.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 10 (p. 10-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. WBH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 10 (p. 10-3) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  6. WBH ch. 1 (pp. 1-3–1-4) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  7. WBH Glossary (p. G-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
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