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When a CG outside the limits is loaded for takeoff, the pilot may legally
Choices
depart anyway if calm wind.
Wind doesn't excuse W&B violations.
✓ NOT depart — operating outside CG limits is a violation of 14 CFR 91.9.correct
operating limitations) and may be uncontrollable. Re-load to within limits before flight. Per 14 CFR 91.9, the pilot must operate within the airplane's POH/AFM operating limitations — including weight and balance envelope. Out-of-limit CG can cause loss of control on takeoff or in flight. Re-load passengers, baggage, or fuel before flight. There are no in-flight legal exceptions.
depart and re-balance in flight.
Re-balancing in flight isn't a real option for CG.
depart if the runway is long enough.
Runway length doesn't fix W&B.
Why
operating limitations) and may be uncontrollable. Re-load to within limits before flight. Per 14 CFR 91.9, the pilot must operate within the airplane's POH/AFM operating limitations — including weight and balance envelope. Out-of-limit CG can cause loss of control on takeoff or in flight. Re-load passengers, baggage, or fuel before flight. There are no in-flight legal exceptions.
FAA source: 14 CFR 91.9, PHAK Ch 10browse the reference library →
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