Ground Ops
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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Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.
CG shift 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
In this glossary, CG shift refers to: Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Dispatch, forward CG shift two percent MAC after taxi fuel burn; please verify."
CG shift 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.
CG shift is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, CG shift is grouped under Ground Ops. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Change in the aircraft’s centre of gravity caused by fuel burn, cargo movement or passenger redistribution, potentially affecting stability limits.
Dispatch, a forward CG shift of two percent MAC is indicated after taxi fuel burn; request verification before take-off clearance.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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