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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 706 of 934

Why does fuel burn have little effect on the CG of most small aircraft?

  1. The fuel is lighter than the airframe
  2. The tanks are in the wings near the CG
  3. The engine uses fuel from the aft tank first
  4. The tanks sit far aft of the CG in the tail
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Correct answer: The tanks are in the wings near the CG

Placement of baggage and cargo has a larger effect on the CG.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026