In the PA-LOD process, what CG-related action must be completed before departure?

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In the PA-LOD process, what CG-related action must be completed before departure?

Center of gravity placement directly affects stability, elevator authority, and short-field or takeoff performance. Because of that, the PA-LOD process requires confirming that the aircraft’s CG stays within the approved limits before the aircraft departs. This means you verify the weight and balance data, ensure the loading places the CG inside the permissible range, and only then approve departure. If the CG were outside limits, you’d need to adjust payload or fuel distribution (or add ballast) to bring it back within limits before taxi and takeoff. The other options aren’t appropriate: CG outside limits is not acceptable as a normal predeparture condition, CG not being checked would bypass a critical safety step, and CG considerations apply to all flights, not just long ones.

Center of gravity placement directly affects stability, elevator authority, and short-field or takeoff performance. Because of that, the PA-LOD process requires confirming that the aircraft’s CG stays within the approved limits before the aircraft departs. This means you verify the weight and balance data, ensure the loading places the CG inside the permissible range, and only then approve departure. If the CG were outside limits, you’d need to adjust payload or fuel distribution (or add ballast) to bring it back within limits before taxi and takeoff. The other options aren’t appropriate: CG outside limits is not acceptable as a normal predeparture condition, CG not being checked would bypass a critical safety step, and CG considerations apply to all flights, not just long ones.

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