What is the maximum allowable baggage load to keep the CG within limits if the airplane is loaded with empty weight of 1,350 lb and 250 lb for the pilot and front passenger?

To determine the maximum allowable baggage load while keeping the center of gravity (CG) within limits, it's essential to understand how the loading of an aircraft affects its balance.

Given that the airplane has an empty weight of 1,350 pounds and a combined weight of 250 pounds for the pilot and front passenger, the total weight so far is 1,600 pounds. The total weight of the aircraft and its contents must not exceed the maximum landing weight for stability and safety.

Now, consider the moment arms and weight distribution defined in the airplane's weight and balance chart or specifications. Each load in an aircraft has a specific CG, which affects the overall balance. The CG can shift based on how much baggage is loaded, and the location of the baggage compartment relative to the CG reference point must be taken into account.

To keep the CG within limits, the calculation involves ensuring that the total weight (including baggage) does not lead to a CG position that falls outside the specified limits. As the correct answer indicates 105 pounds as the maximum baggage load, it implies that adding this load allows the aircraft to stay within the CG limits set by the manufacturer.

If more baggage were added beyond this point, it would push the CG outside of its safe operating range