Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 705 of 934

A 50-pound bag moves from station 40 to station 140. How does the total moment change?

  1. It does not change
  2. It decreases by 5,000 inch-pounds
  3. It increases by 100 inch-pounds
  4. It increases by 5,000 inch-pounds
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Correct answer: It increases by 5,000 inch-pounds

The bag moves 100 inches aft. 50 pounds times 100 inches equals 5,000 in-lb.

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