Title: Determine location and amount of ballast needed to stay within the weight and balance envelope.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II) > Section: Explain Aircraft Weight and Balance Procedures

Determination should be made by using the following equation:

Ballast = Derived weight x (Required CG – Derived CG) ÷ Ballast Arm – Required CG

ACS:

AM.I.C.K9
AM.I.C.S2
AM.I.C.S3
AM.I.C.S15

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would temporary ballast be used on an aircraft?
- What are the effects of an improper use of ballast?
- How does one determine proper ballast placement?
- How does one calculate ballast weight shift and determine the required weight location?
- How does one calculate the change needed to correct an out of balance condition?