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AI.II.F.R6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Shifting, adding, and removing weight.

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Shifting, adding, and removing weight.

Bottom line

The CG of a loaded airplane can be moved into its allowable range by shifting passengers or cargo or by adding temporary ballast. Temporary ballast must be secured so it cannot shift its location in flight and the structural limits of the baggage compartment must not be exceeded.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 10 (p. 10-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 5, Weight and Balance Requirement Related to Spins (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. WBH ch. 7 (p. 7-8) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  5. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
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