Aviation equipment Question

In summary, a 5lb piece of equipment and a new seat weighing 3.5lbs more than the old seat are installed on an aircraft. The equipment is placed 45 inches aft of the center of gravity (C of G) and the seat is placed 60 inches forward of the C of G. The resultant moment is calculated by subtracting the distance of the equipment from the distance of the seat, giving a value of -15. This means that the aircraft is still behind the datum. The conversation also mentions the possibility of using the weight of the seat for the calculation, but the exact weight of the old seat is unknown. The conversation also references a "see-saw" analogy for understanding the moment calculation.
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A 5lb Piece of equipment is installed on a aircraft on a Aircraft 45 inches aft of the C of G. A new Seat is also fitted 60 inches fwd of the C of G, Weighing 3.5 lbs more than the old seat. What is the resultant moment?

I Know its 60-45=15

Im not sure do i have to use the weight for anything? or they asking for more than i need?

the resulant moment is -15 i think.

Still behind the datum.
 
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Since when is 5 lbs. = 3.5 lbs.? This is a simple moment calculation (Hint: think see-saw.)
 
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Not sure what You mean... Its a Aircraft not a See saw. Its trying to find the Negative and Positive weight to the C of G. its either -15 or +1.25 Ibs...
 
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How do you know how much the old seat weighs>?
 
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I would approach this question by first clarifying the units being used for weight and distance. Are we using pounds or kilograms for weight? Are we measuring distance in inches, feet, or another unit? These details are important in calculating the moment, which is a measure of the force applied at a distance from a fixed point.

Assuming we are using pounds and inches, the moment can be calculated by multiplying the weight by the distance. In this case, the weight of the equipment is 5 lbs and its distance from the C of G is 45 inches, giving a moment of 225 lb-in. The weight of the new seat is 3.5 lbs and its distance from the C of G is 60 inches, giving a moment of 210 lb-in.

To find the resultant moment, we need to consider the direction of the moments. Since the equipment is located behind the C of G, its moment is negative (-225 lb-in). The new seat, being located in front of the C of G, has a positive moment (+210 lb-in). Therefore, the resultant moment is -225 + 210 = -15 lb-in. This means that the resulting force is acting in the opposite direction of the original equipment, causing a counter-clockwise rotation around the C of G.

In conclusion, the resultant moment is -15 lb-in, indicating that the aircraft will experience a slight counter-clockwise rotation due to the installation of the new seat. It is important for aircraft engineers to consider the distribution of weight and moments when making changes to the equipment and seating arrangements in order to maintain proper balance and stability during flight.
 

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