If front seat occupants weigh 350 lb and rear seat occupants weigh 325 lb with 27 lb of baggage and 35 gal of fuel, what is the overall CG status?

To determine the overall center of gravity (CG) status of the aircraft based on the given weights, the calculation involves summing the weights of both occupants in the front and rear seats, the baggage, and the fuel, and then calculating where the CG falls within the aircraft's specified limits.

First, assess the total weight:

1. Front seat occupants: 350 lb

2. Rear seat occupants: 325 lb

3. Baggage: 27 lb

4. Fuel: 35 gallons (noting that aviation fuel weighs approximately 6 lb per gallon, the total fuel weight would be 35 gallons x 6 lb/gallon = 210 lb)

Now, sum these weights:

• Total Weight = 350 lb + 325 lb + 27 lb + 210 lb = 912 lb

With the total weight determined, the next step involves calculating the moment about the reference point (usually station where the aircraft's CG is calculated). Each component's weight is multiplied by its respective arm distance from the reference point to find their moments, which are then added together to find the overall CG.

Once the total moment is calculated, you would divide it by the total weight to find the CG.

If this results in a