Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 871 of 934

A loaded airplane is within the maximum weight, but the CG is beyond the limit. What is the most satisfactory solution?

  1. Add fuel to the tanks
  2. Shift baggage, passengers, or both
  3. Fly at a reduced airspeed to protect the structure
  4. Fly with the trim set to hold the nose down
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Correct answer: Shift baggage, passengers, or both

A shift of load changes the CG but not the total weight.

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