The plane has to be balanced due to

1. Lateral stability
2. ✓Longitudinal stabilityCorrect answer
3. Need to maintain even load landing gear leg
4. Protection against exceeding the critical angle of attack in all flight conditions

Explanation

The position of the Center of Gravity (CG) directly dictates the aircraft's longitudinal stability (stability in pitch).

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