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Flight performance and planning

Since the intersection of the two lines is within the 'Normal Category' area, the

aircraft's balance limitation is within the permissible range in this case.

If the intersection point was outside the area, we would have to make changes to

the load plan, e.g. less baggage or swapping passengers.

We have now ensured that the aircraft's weight and balance limitations are met

at takeoff. To ensure that the aircraft's weight and balance limitations are also

met at landing, we must make similar calculations with the amount of fuel we

expect to have left at landing.

As can be seen in the table of “Center of gravity movement envelope”, there is

also an area called the "utility category". If the center of gravity is within this area,

the aircraft must be loaded with higher G-forces.

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