Ground Ops

Schwerpunktverschiebung

Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

Quick answer: Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

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Quick answer

Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

Why it matters

Schwerpunktverschiebung matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Schwerpunktverschiebung?

In this glossary, Schwerpunktverschiebung refers to: Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

How is Schwerpunktverschiebung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Dispatch, nach Rollenverbrauch zeigt sich eine vordere CG-Verschiebung von zwei Prozent MAC; bitte bestätigen."

Why does Schwerpunktverschiebung matter in aviation?

Schwerpunktverschiebung matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Schwerpunktverschiebung?

Schwerpunktverschiebung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Schwerpunktverschiebung belong to?

In this glossary, Schwerpunktverschiebung is grouped under Ground Ops. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.

Operational example

Dispatch, a forward CG shift of two percent MAC is indicated after taxi fuel burn; request verification before take-off clearance.

Localized term

Schwerpunktverschiebung

Localized example

Dispatch, nach Rollenverbrauch zeigt sich eine vordere CG-Verschiebung von zwei Prozent MAC; bitte bestätigen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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