Chapter 4: Flight Characteristics Flashcards
What is the max operating altitude?
41,000 feet
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
8,400 ft
What is the maximum takeoff and landing crosswind (dry runway)?
28 knots
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?
15 knots
What is the maximum takeoff and landing crosswind (contaminated runway)?
15 knots
Note regarding all takeoff and landing wind limits
Limits include gust components
In the event of an engine failure or emergency involving the shutdown of an engine, the Aircraft Commander SHALL:
SHALL land as soon as possible
For procedures requiring the operation of one or both engines at a reduced thrust setting, the Aircraft Commander SHALL:
shall land as soon as practicable, applying risk management decisions to determine landing criteria and duration of flight.
What is the minimum crew required to operate the aircraft?
two pilots and any NATOPS Qualified crewmember
For takeoffs and landings with passengers embarked, both pilot and copilot SHALL:
shall be NATOPS qualified.
The jump seat shall not be occupied and will be stowed for:
intentional wheels-up landings or water ditching
The jump seat shall not be occupied for:
an aircraft system emergency landing unless authorized by the Aircraft Commander.
When the jump seat is occupied, ditching station ___ or ____ shall be reserved for the jump seat occupant.
10 or 11
Warning regarding the jump seat
The jump seat, in the un-stowed position, may adversely affect escape times in the event of an emergency.
What does RVSM stand for and what does it mean?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 1,000 ft (used to be 2,000 ft) vertical separation between FL290-FL410
