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CG moves aft (within limits). What happens to Longitudinal static stability?

Decreases

CG moves aft (within limits). What happens to Static margin?

Decreases – The distance between CG and neutral point shrinks.

CG moves aft (within limits). What happens to Neutral point position?

Unchanged – The neutral point is a property of the aeroplane, not of the loading.