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Why must the center of gravity (CG) remain within the limits set by the manufacturer?
- A.Only to protect the warranty on the airframe
- B.To keep the listed empty weight accurate for registration
- C.Outside those limits the aircraft can become difficult to control or uncontrollable
Correct answer
C. Outside those limits the aircraft can become difficult to control or uncontrollable
Why
The flight controller and airframe are designed around an approved CG range. Beyond that range, control authority may be insufficient to keep the aircraft stable, even with full pilot input.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 4 · ACS knowledge area: sUAS Loading and Performance · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-003).