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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 688 of 934

What is the CG range?

  1. The distance from the datum to the forward limit
  2. The span between forward and aft CG limits
  3. The distance from the nose to the tail
  4. The distance from the propeller to the wing
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Correct answer: The span between forward and aft CG limits

The CG limits are the specified forward and aft points within which the CG must be located during flight.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Terms and Definitions, page 249

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026