Re - 'Apparently it is more to do with weight and balance effects'...…
BUT - "However we can ask a CASA delegate for a permit/engineering order to allow us to continue flying while it is out. "
WOT...??
And risk either burying the aircraft nose in to the ground, or falling backwards like a falling leaf...….C of G is "OUT" you know...…
But just pay us (permit / engineering order...) and all will be well...… BUT the C of G will STILL be "out"...….
And, If you believe 'that', you will believe anything..!!!
No Cheers....NOPE....None at all...……….