WEIGHT&BALANCE refers to which of the following?

• A. The calculation of fuel requirements
• B. The schedule for crew rest
• C. The placement of passenger & cargo on an aircraft to keep it in balance
• D. The exterior inspection of the fuselage

Answer: (C)

Weight and balance is about where everything sits inside the airplane so the aircraft remains balanced within its allowable center of gravity. The correct idea is that passengers and cargo must be placed in a way that keeps the center of gravity within those limits, because the CG affects how the airplane handles, its stability, and its performance during takeoff, flight, and landing. If weight is distributed too far forward or aft, it can make the airplane nose- or tail-heavy, changing control effectiveness and required speeds, and it can impact fuel efficiency and stall behavior. The other topics—fuel calculations, crew-rest scheduling, and exterior preflight checks—cover different parts of flight operations and loading processes, not the balance of the aircraft.