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The balance point

The center of gravity is the point where the whole loaded aircraft would balance. Find it by dividing the total moment by the total weight.

CG = total moment ÷ total weight. The answer is an arm: inches from the datum.

STA 37STA 73STA 4826.0 gal · 156.0 lbSTA 95STA 1231,665 × 38.2 = 63,603320 × 37.0 = 11,84095 × 73.0 = 6,935156.0 × 48.0 = 7,48830 × 95.0 = 2,850DATUMCG 40.92 in