Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 681 of 934

After loading, the CG is outside the allowable limits. What must the pilot do?

  1. Fly at a lower airspeed
  2. Correct it with trim in flight
  3. Add more fuel to the aft tank
  4. Move loads before the flight
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Correct answer: Move loads before the flight

The pilot may move baggage, passengers, or both.

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