Asymmetric G limits at 2k lb of fuel are which range?

Asymmetric G limits at 2k lb of fuel are which range?

• A. 0 - 2.5G
• B. 0 - 4.0G
• C. 0 - 4.7G
• D. 0 - 6.0G

Answer: (C)

Asymmetric G limits come into play when fuel isn’t evenly distributed, which shifts the airplane’s center of gravity to one side. That lateral shift increases the structural loads on the wing and fuel system during high-G maneuvers, so the allowable maneuvering load factor is reduced to keep everything within design limits. With about 2,000 pounds of fuel on one side, the published asymmetric limit allows a maximum positive G of 4.7. So the safe range under this condition is from 0 up to 4.7 G. The other options are not correct because they are either more restrictive than needed (0–2.5 G or 0–4.0 G) or exceed what the airframe can safely sustain under this asymmetric loading (0–6.0 G).

Asymmetric G limits come into play when fuel isn’t evenly distributed, which shifts the airplane’s center of gravity to one side. That lateral shift increases the structural loads on the wing and fuel system during high-G maneuvers, so the allowable maneuvering load factor is reduced to keep everything within design limits. With about 2,000 pounds of fuel on one side, the published asymmetric limit allows a maximum positive G of 4.7. So the safe range under this condition is from 0 up to 4.7 G. The other options are not correct because they are either more restrictive than needed (0–2.5 G or 0–4.0 G) or exceed what the airframe can safely sustain under this asymmetric loading (0–6.0 G).