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Refer to figure.
Using the graph, and given the following parameters, what is the loaded Centre of Gravity (CG) of this aircraft?

BEM: 1200 kg
BEM CG: 3.00
Front pax: 200 kg
Cargo on the floor: 50 kg
Fuel: 250 kg

  • A

    2.99 m

  • B

    2.97 m

  • C

    3.00 m

  • D

    3.03 m

Refer to figure.
Step 1. Calculate the loaded mass of the aircraft:

  • Loaded mass = 1200 + 200 + 50 + 250 = 1700 kg

Step 2. Plot the graph.

  • Start the line horizontally from the BEM (1200 kg) until you reach the BEM moment (3.00)
  • Once you intercept the moment of the BEM draw a line vertically up until you intercept the front seat PAX
  • Continue the line to the left (arrows shows left) to represent 200 kg for the front pax
  • Draw the line vertically down until you intercept Cargo on the floor
  • Draw the line to the left to represent 50 kg cargo
  • Draw the line vertically down until you intercept fuel
  • Draw the line to the right (arrows to the right) represent 250 kg of fuel
  • Draw the line vertically down until you intercept the loaded mass of the aeroplane (1700 kg)
  • Finally, follow the fan lines as accurately as possible to plot the CG. I achieved 2.963 which is closest to 2.97

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