Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 680 of 934

Where are the CG limits of an aircraft published?

  1. On the airworthiness certificate
  2. In the TCDS and the AFM or POH
  3. In the aircraft maintenance logbook
  4. On the registration certificate
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Correct answer: In the TCDS and the AFM or POH

The manufacturer establishes the fore and aft limits for each aircraft.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Effects of Adverse Balance — Stability and Center of Gravity, page 247

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026