7ER Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 1

757- 42,000 feet

767- 43,000 feet

Question 2

Maximum Tailwind Component, Takeoff and Landing

Answer 2

10 knots, or as permitted by company pages

Question 3

Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

Answer 3

Lower of 290/.78 Mach

Question 4

Crosswind Limit, Takeoff and Landing

Answer 4

40 knots, including gusts

May be limited by visibility or contamination

Question 5

Minimum Autopilot Engagement Height

Answer 5

200 AGL

Use of aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is prohibited

Question 6

Autoland Wind Limitations

Answer 6

Headwind- 25 knots
Crosswind- 25 knots
Tailwind- 10 knots

Ops Specs limit CAT II and CAT III low visibility operations to 15 knots

For CAT I and higher visibility, autoland crosswind limitation is 40 knots

Question 7

Maximum Flap Extension Altitude

Answer 7

20,000 feet

Question 8

Maximum Speed to Extend Gear/Gear Extended

Answer 8

270 KIAS/.82 Mach

Question 9

Maximum Speed to Retract Gear

Answer 9

270 KIAS