Aircraft General/Limitations

Question 1

The most effective means in preventing damage to the main entrance door prior to opening is, to ensure the aircraft is completely depressurized by:

Answer 1

Ensure the PSI differential is 0 before opening the door

Question 2

The primary emergency exit on the aircraft is:

Answer 2

The main entrance door

Question 3

The maximum number of pax and occupants allowed is:

Answer 3

19 pax

22 occupants

Question 4

The G550 ramp weight is:

Answer 4

91,400

Question 5

The maximum takeoff weight for the G550 is:

Answer 5

91,000

Question 6

The Maximum zero fuel weight is:

Answer 6

54,500

Question 7

The Maximum landing weight for the G550 is:

Answer 7

75,300

Question 8

The maximum operating altitude of the G550 is:

Answer 8

51000

Question 9

The minimum taxi way width to complete a 180° turn is:

Answer 9

62ft

Question 10

Maximum runway slope for takeoff and landing operations

Answer 10

+2 uphill -2 downhill

Question 11

Maximum tailwind component not approved for takeoff and landing

Answer 11

10kts

Question 12

Maximum operating altitude

Answer 12

51000

Question 13

Maximum altitude with single pack operating

Answer 13

48000ft

Question 14

Maximum operating altitude with the yaw damper inop

Answer 14

45000

Question 15

Maximum landing gear extension altitude

Answer 15

20000

Question 16

Maximum altitude for extending flaps 39°

Answer 16

20000ft

Question 17

Max altitude for extending flaps10° or 20°

Answer 17

25000ft

Question 18

Minimum control speed, air

Answer 18

112 kts

Question 19

Min control speed, landing

Answer 19

110 kcas

Question 20

Minimum control speed, ground

Answer 20

107 KCAS sea level
86 KCAS (15000 ft)

Question 21

Maneuvering speed (Va)

Answer 21

206 KCAS

Question 22

Flaps extended speeds

Answer 22

10°- 250KCAS
20°- 220KCAS
39°- 170KCAS

Question 23

Landing gear extended speed Vle

Answer 23

250KCAS

Question 24

Landing gear operation speed

Answer 24

225KCAS /.70 MT

175KCAS (alternate operation)

Question 25

Maximum speeds with the yaw damper inoperative

Answer 25

260KCAS / 0.80M above 10,000ft

250KCAS below 10,000ft

Question 26

Minimum speed with yaw damper inoperative

Answer 26

210KCAS above 20000ft

Use reference table below 20000ft

Question 27

Max speed with Mach trim or electric elevator inop

Answer 27

Mach .80

Question 28

Turbulence penetration speeds

Answer 28

270KCAS/.80 M above 10000

240KCaS below 10000

Question 29

Max tire speed

Answer 29

195 knots

Question 30

Max speed with emergency stabilizer trim armed, autopilot engaged and a jammed elevator

Answer 30

270KCAS/.80 M

Question 31

Max speed for RVSM ops

Answer 31

.87 M

Question 32

What is the wing span of the G550?

Answer 32

93’6”

Question 33

What is the tail height?

Answer 33

25’11”

Question 34

What is the length of the G550?

Answer 34

96’5”

Question 35

What is “wing growth” as pertains to the G550?

Answer 35

The wing will swing out further than the nose during a tight turn, so any close obstacle near the aircraft must be taken into account.

Question 36

What is the maximum airport pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?

Answer 36

14500 ft / 15000 ft

Question 37

Which Gulfstream document contains the most current and regulatory operating information, and must be kept on board the aircraft?

Answer 37

The AFM

Question 38

How can it be determined if the AFM is current?

Answer 38

Check the revision status page on MyGulfstream.com

Question 39

What is an ASC?

Answer 39

Aircraft Service Change, a modification to the airframe or systems from the original design.