Gravity refueling limit for the 700 model?

• A. 14,580
• B. 14,810
• C. 14,000
• D. 15,000

Answer: (A)

Gravity refueling limit is the maximum amount of fuel that can be added by gravity without pushing the airplane outside its safe weight and balance envelope. This limit is set by how the fuel is distributed among the tanks, the allowable center of gravity range, and the tank/venting limitations during ground operations.

For the 700 model, the manufacturer specifies 14,580 pounds as that maximum gravity-fed fuel. This value ensures you stay within the CG and structural limits while using gravity as the fueling method, accounting for how fuel settles between tanks during gravity flow.

The other options would either exceed what gravity fueling safely allows or fall short of maintaining proper balance and system limits, so they aren’t the correct maximum.