What is the maximum fuel imbalance during touch and go maneuvers?

The maximum fuel imbalance during touch and go maneuvers is 100 lbs. This limit is established to ensure the aircraft's handling characteristics remain manageable during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing. An imbalance beyond this threshold can result in adverse effects on aircraft performance and stability.

Having a balanced fuel load is essential to maintaining optimal control authority and ensuring that the aircraft responds predictably to pilot inputs. During touch and go operations, the aircraft experiences a continuous transition between power-on and power-off conditions, making it crucial to adhere to this fuel imbalance limit for safety.

The thresholds established by aviation regulations or manufacturer guidelines are based on extensive testing and operational experience, focusing on preventing any adverse handling characteristics that could arise from significant fuel load differences on either wing during these dynamic phases of flight.