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Finals Problem Set: 1

Ferrer, Roi Lewis A.
Instructor: Date: 14-Feb-20 Page: 1 of 5
Engr. Jio Ross Godfrey S. Gayon Rating:
1. You have calculated the total weight to be 4,000 lbs with the CG located 100 inches aft
of datum. You wish to move the CG to 98 inches aft of datum, by shifting some baggage
from the rear area at station 200 to the forward baggage area at station 50. How much
should you shift?
Given: WT = 4,000.00 lbs
CG1 = 100.00 in
CG2 = 98.00 in
STA1 = 200.00
STA2 = 50.00

Required: Wshift

Equation: Wshift = ΔCG ; Wshift = WT( ΔCG )

WT ΔSTA ΔSTA

Solution:

Wshift = (4,000.00 lbs)(100.00 in - 98.00 in)

200.00 - 50.00

Answer:
Wshift = 53.3333 lbs

2. Your loaded airplane weighs 4,000 lb with CG at station 91. How much baggage must
be shifted from the rear baggage area (station 150) to the forward baggage area (station
30) in order to move the CG to station 89?
Given: WT = 4,000.00 lbs
CG1 = 91.00 in
CG2 = 89.00 in
STA1 = 150.00
STA2 = 30.00

Required: Wshift
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Equation: Wshift = ΔCG ; Wshift = WT( ΔCG )

WT ΔSTA ΔSTA

Solution:

Wshift = (4,000.00 lbs)(91.00 in - 89.00 in)

150.00 - 30.00

Answer:
Wshift = 66.6667 lbs

3. You have calculated the total weight to be 2,400 lb with the CG located at 73.5 inches,
which is 1.5 inches outside of the aft limit of 72 inches. Maximum permissible weight is
2,400 lb and the airplane is fully loaded, with no possibility of shifting the load. What is
the minimum baggage you must remove from station 150 to bring the CG within limits
for takeoff?
Given: WT = 2,400.00 lbs
CG1 = 73.50 in
CG2 = 72.00 in
STA = 150.00

Required: Wbag
Equation: W(CG2) = W(CG1) - 150.00 (Wbag)
Solution:
150.00 (Wbag)= W(CG1) - W(CG2)

Wbag = 2,400.00 lbs (73.50 in - 72.00 in)

150.00

Answer:
Wbag = 24.00 lbs
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4. Your airplane weighs 4,000 lb with the CG located at station 85. The fuel tanks are at
station 84 and the fuel consumption is 10 gph. What is CG position after 2 hours of
flight?
Given: WT = 4,000.00 lbs
CG1 = STA 85.00
fuel consumption = 10.00 gal/hr at STA 84.00
t = 2.00 hrs
(Assumed AvGas)

Required: CG2
Equation: CG2(WT - Wf ) = WT(CG1) - Wf (84.00)
Solution:
Wf = 10.00 gal/hr (6.00 lbs/gal)(2.00 hrs)
Wf = 120.00 lbs

CG2(WT - Wf ) = WT(CG1) - Wf (84.00)

CG2(4,000.00 lbs - 120.00 lbs) = 4,000.00 lbs(85.00) - 120.00 lbs(84.00)
CG2(3,880 lbs) = 340,000 lbs - 10,080 lbs

CG2 = 329,920 lbs

3,880 lbs

CG2 = 85.03092784

Answer:
CG2 is located at STA 85.03092784 aft the reference line (STA 0.00)
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5. You have calculated the TOW to be 2,800 lb with the CG moment at 2,296
moment/100 index units. Before departure you are advised that a passenger weighing
180 lb and seated at STA 85 will not be traveling and will be replaced by another person
weighing 200 lb and carrying 40 lb of luggage. This passenger will be seated at STA 85
and the accompanying luggage stowed at STA 140. Calculate the new CG moment in
index units, and how far the CG has moved forward or aft?

Given: WT = 2,800 lbs

F1 = 2,296 moment/100 index units
WP1 = 180.00 lbs at STA 85.00
WP2 = 200.00 lbs at STA 85.00
Wbag2 = 40.00 lbs at STA 140.00

Required: CG2

Equation: CG1 = Total Moment

Total Weight

CG2(WT - WP1 + WP2 + Wbag2) = WT (CG1) - WP1(85.00) + WP2(85.00) + Wbag2(140.00)

Solution:
FT = 2,296.00 (100.00)
FT = 229,600.00

CG1 = 229,600.00
2,800.00 lbs

CG1 = 82.00

CG2(2,800.00 lbs - 180.00 lbs + 200.00 lbs + 40.00 lbs) = 2,800 lbs(82.00) - 180.00
lbs(85.00) + 200.00 lbs(85.00) + 40.00 lbs(140.00)
CG2(2,860.00 lbs) = 229,600.00 lbs - 15,300.00 lbs + 17,000.00 lbs + 5,600.00 lbs

CG2 = 236,900.00 lbs

2,860.00 lbs
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CG2 = 82.83216783
Answer:

CG Moment = 2,369 moment

100 index unit

CG2 is located at STA 82.83216783 aft the reference line (STA 0.00)

6. An airplane takes off at 6,230 lb with a CG location at station 79. What is the location
of the CG after 50 gal of fuel has been consumed from station 87?

Given: WT = 6,230.00 lbs

CG1 = STA 79.00
Wf = 50.00 gal at STA 87.00

Required: CG2
Equation: CG2(WT - Wf ) = WT(CG1) - Wf (87.00)
Solution:
Wf = 50.00 gal (6.00 lbs/gal)
Wf = 300.00 lbs

CG2(6,230.00 lbs - 300.00 lbs) = 6,230.00 lbs(79.00) - 300.00 lbs(87.00)

CG2(5,930.00 lbs) = 492,170.00 lbs - 26,100.00 lbs

CG2 = 466,070.00 lbs

5,930.00 lbs

CG2 = 78.59527825
Answer:
CG2 is located at STA 78.59527825 aft the reference line (STA 0.00)