CONTINUAL TRANSFERENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN FUEL TANKS AT A RATE COMMENSURATE WITH FUEL BURN DURING CRUISE FLIGHT OPERATION TO MAINTAIN THE AIRCRAFT CENTER OF GRAVITY WITHIN A PRE-SELECTED AFT CENTER OF GRAVITY ENVELOPE

摘要

Fuel transference between aircraft fuel tanks, disposed in different locations, is used to maintain the aircraft Center of Gravity close to the aft limit of the certified Center of Gravity versus weight envelope. Continuous fuel transfer decreases the control band thus enhancing aircraft performance.