Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 704 of 934

What happens to the total moment when a weight is moved forward in the aircraft?

  1. The total moment decreases
  2. The total weight decreases
  3. The total moment increases
  4. The total moment does not change
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Correct answer: The total moment decreases

When weight is moved aft, the total moment increases. The total weight stays the same.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Shifting, Adding, and Removing Weight, page 254

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026