Mass & Balancehard#728
The A380 uses fuel transfer to the tail trim tank in order to:
A
increase engine performance
B
optimise CG position in cruise to reduce trim drag
CorrectC
increase maximum fuel capacity
D
prevent wing flutter
Explanation
Fuel is transferred aft to the trim tank during cruise to move the CG aft, reducing trim drag and improving fuel efficiency.
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