Ground Ops

Смещение ЦТ

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

Смещение ЦТ 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 Смещение ЦТ?

In this glossary, Смещение ЦТ 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 Смещение ЦТ used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Диспетчер, после расхода рулёжного топлива ЦТ сместился вперёд на два процента MAC; прошу подтвердить."

Why does Смещение ЦТ matter in aviation?

Смещение ЦТ 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 Смещение ЦТ?

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

What category does Смещение ЦТ belong to?

In this glossary, Смещение ЦТ 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

Смещение ЦТ

Localized example

Диспетчер, после расхода рулёжного топлива ЦТ сместился вперёд на два процента MAC; прошу подтвердить.

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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