If an aircraft's weight is 2,950 pounds and the total moment is 210,700 pound-inches, what should be done if the CG is outside the utility category limits?

To ensure that an aircraft operates safely within its center of gravity (CG) limits, locating the CG correctly is crucial. When the CG is outside the utility category limits, it indicates that the balance of the aircraft is not optimal, which can affect handling and stability.

Moving some load aft in the aircraft is a viable solution in this scenario. By shifting weight toward the rear of the aircraft (aft), the CG will be moved backward. The aim is to bring the CG within the specified range for the utility category, therefore ensuring that the aircraft performs safely and predictably during flight.

When the CG is too far forward, it can lead to poor control characteristics, such as an inability to lift the nose during takeoff or an increased stall speed. Conversely, an overly aft CG can cause difficulty in recovering from stalls and make the aircraft more difficult to control.

Adjusting other loads, such as fuel or reducing the total weight, could be options in different scenarios, but moving the load aft directly addresses the issue of having the CG outside of limits by repositioning the existing weight within the aircraft as necessary. Thus, this action directly targets the CG problem to bring it back into the desired limits.