Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task C. Weight and Balance

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Aerodynamic and performance effects of weight in excess of limits.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 5-40
Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Weight and Balance
Figure 5-61. Another formula that can be used for radius. The…
Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook p. 2-4
Chapter 2: Weight and Balance Theory › Shifting the Balance Point or CG › Basic Weight and Balance Equation
inches. To balance the lever at its center, weight B must be placed so its CG is 25 inches to the left of the center of the lever. [Figure 2-13] Figure 2-13. Weight distribution to balance lever. Figure ... indicates that the shift in weight depicted in Figure 2-13 allows the lever to balance as the sum of the moments is zero. Figure 2-14. Weight shift provides correct CG. Basic Weight and Balance Equation The following formulas…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 6-3
Chapter 6: Aircraft Weight & Balance › Weight & Balance Terminology › Maximum Weight
Maximum Weight The maximum weight is the maximum authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents, and is indicated in the Aircraft Specifications or TCDS. For many aircraft, there are variations to the maximum allowable weight depending on the purpose ... under which the aircraft is to be flown. For example, a certain aircraft may be allowed a maximum gross weight of 2,750 lb when flown in the normal category, but when flown in the utility category, which allows…