Which of the following is not part of verifying a load configuration for CG and weight?

• A. Verify the load allocation for every passenger seat.
• B. Ensure total weight ≤ MTOW and CG lies within the forward and aft limits for all planned configurations including fuel burn.
• C. Confirm that CG lies between forward and aft limits for all configurations.
• D. Include fuel burn in the assessment.

Answer: (A)

In weight and balance verification, the key task is to ensure the airplane’s total weight stays under MTOW and the center of gravity remains within the approved forward and aft limits for every planned configuration, including changes from fuel burn. This is done by calculating total weight and the corresponding moment (and CG) using standard weights for passengers, baggage, and cargo, then checking those totals against the CG envelope for all configurations you're planning.

Verifying the load allocation for every passenger seat isn’t part of this process because CG calculations are based on aggregate weight and moments, not a seat-by-seat load check. Passenger seating can change and exact allocations per seat aren’t fixed in advance; you use standard assumptions for per-seat or per-zone weights to determine whether the overall weight and CG stay within limits across all scenarios. That’s why per-seat load verification isn’t required for CG and weight verification, while confirming total weight against MTOW, ensuring CG stays within forward and aft limits for all configurations, and including fuel burn are essential steps.