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
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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