What would be the effects of adding an additional passenger to the Seneca V?

What would be the effects of adding an additional passenger to the Seneca V?

• A. The weight would increase and CG would move forward
• B. The weight would increase and CG would move aft
• C. The weight would decrease and CG would move aft
• D. The weight would decrease and CG would move forward

Answer: (B)

Adding payload changes both total weight and where the weight is concentrated. When you add an extra passenger, the airplane becomes heavier, and the center of gravity shifts toward the location of that weight. If the passenger sits behind the original center of gravity, the CG moves aft (toward the tail). That’s why adding a passenger increases weight and moves the CG aft, which is the best match for this scenario. Keep in mind that an aft CG can affect stability and control margins, so the new weight and balance must stay within the approved limits.

Adding payload changes both total weight and where the weight is concentrated. When you add an extra passenger, the airplane becomes heavier, and the center of gravity shifts toward the location of that weight. If the passenger sits behind the original center of gravity, the CG moves aft (toward the tail). That’s why adding a passenger increases weight and moves the CG aft, which is the best match for this scenario. Keep in mind that an aft CG can affect stability and control margins, so the new weight and balance must stay within the approved limits.