CRJ200 Limitations Flashcards
Max. Ramp Weight (MRW)
53,250 lbs.
Cargo Load Limit
3,500 lbs.
Max. Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
53,000 lbs.
Max. Landing Weight (MLW)
47,000 lbs.
Max. Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW)
44,000 lbs.
Max. Airport Pressure Altitude (T/O & LDG)
10,000 ft.
Max. Operating Altitude
41,000 ft.
Max. Ambient Air Temp. (T/O & LDG)
ISA + 35 C
Min. Ambient Temp. for Takeoff
-40 C
How to Avoid Excessive Rotation Rate / Pitch Attitude
3 degrees
Rotate Smoothly to Target Pitch Attitude
Transition to Speed Control
Max. Tailwind T/O & LDG
10 kts.
Pitch Trim
Set according to A/C computed CG
Failure may result in excessive rotation
Runway Slope Limitations
+/- 2% (up/down) (T/O & LDG)
Min. Flight Crew
2 (Pilot and CoPilot)
Engine Stabilization
TakeOff: 2 min
Shutdown: 2 min < 80% N2
Conditions to Monitor when Aircraft Cold Soaked
Mon for Engines 60 sec.
FFoD w/ Temps < -30 C [-22 F] ( > 8 hours)
Thrust Reversers (Min. 5 sec cycle)
Continuous Engine Ignition Required
T/O or LDG - Contaminated Runways
T/O > 10 kts. XW
Flight w/ Mod-Heavy Rain and/or Heavy Turb
Flight Vicinity T-Storms
Starter Cranking Limits
First Attempt - 1 minute = 10 sec off
N2 not to exceed 55% prior to engage
Ground Starts ITT Limitation
ITT < 120 C
Reduced Thrust Takeoff N1 Fan Speed Limits
Cannot be used if takeoff fan speed < 85% N1
Reduced Thrust Not Allowed
Wing/Cowl Anti-Ice Bleeds On
Contaminated Runway
Windshear/Downdrafts Forecasted
Reduced Thrust Actual Temperature
Don’t use SAT. Only current surface Wx
Wet Runways Ok if applicable Perf Data used.
Max. Fuel Imbalance
800 lbs.
Center Fuel Tank Takeoff
< 500 lbs. prohibited unless each wing > 4,400 lbs.
Min. Go-Around Fuel
450 lbs. per wing (10 degree nose up MAX)
Single Engine Taxi Fuel Boost Pumps
L R Boost Pumps Off (prevents imbalance)
APU Start Limits (Batt or Normal In-Flight)
First Attempt - 30 sec = 2 minutes
Second Attempt - 30 sec = 20 min OFF
APU Starting (Ext. Ground Power)
First Attempt - 15 seconds = 2 min OFF
Second Attempt - 15 seconds = 20 min OFF
APU Start Delay
2 min between cranking attempts
APU Bleed Air Limits (A/C)
No extraction above 15,000 ft
APU Bleed Air Limitations (Ground Ops Engine Start)
No Limitation - Operating Engine Thrust < 70% N2
APU Bleed Air (In-Flight Start) -
Single Engine vs Dual Engine Failure
Single Engine Start (APU Bleed not permitted)
Dual Engine Failure (APU Bleed <13,000 ft only)
What could occur with Rapid/Large Alternating Control Inputs
AVOID: Structural Failure may occur at any speed below VA
Flap Operating Speed (0 - 8 degrees)
200 KIAS
Flap Operating Speed (8 - 20 degrees)
200 KIAS
Flap Operating Speed (20 - 30 degrees)
185 KIAS
Flap Operating Speed (30 - 45 degrees)
170 KIAS
Flap Operating Speeds
200 KIAS (0-20), 185 KIAS (20-30), 170 KIAS (30-40)
Max. Flap Extended Speed - 8 degrees
215 KIAS
Max. Flap Extended Speed - 20 degrees
215 KIAS
Max. Flap Extended Speed - 30 degrees
185 KIAS
Max. Flap Extended Speed - 45 degrees
170 KIAS
Max. LDG Gear Extend Speed
250 KIAS
Max. LDG Gear Retract Speed
200 KIAS
Max. Gear Down Speed (in flight)
250 KIAS
Tire Limit Speed (not required)
182 kts. Ground Speed
Max. Turbulence Penetration speed
280 KIAS or .75 Mach
Minimum Operating Speed
Not below that which activates stick shaker
Windshield Wiper Operation
220 KIAS
Max. Wind Limitation
60 kts. (55 kts. Headwind)
Crosswind Limits (Dry, Wet, PIC < 100 hrs)
27 kts.
Crosswind Limits (Braking Action < Good)
15 kts.
What is Required when using a Low Pressure Air Source (not required)
Cabin or Avionics Bay Door Open
Autopilot Altitude Limit (AFCS)
Prohibited below 600 AGL except:
VIS/NP APP: 400 AGL or 50 below MDA
Precision APP: 80 ft. AGL or 50 below DA
DES sub mode (Flight Director/AP Coupled) Prohibited
ADC and ATC transponder
Same source while in RVSM airspace
When is Bleed Air 10th Stage Valves (T/O and LDG) not allowed?
Closed if Wing/Cowl ON
Max. DC Power (Ground Ops)
5 min.
Circuit Breaker Reset
Only by QRH/OM or PIC for safety of flight
Flaps In-Flight (Max. Extended)
Enroute Prohibited and/or above 15,000 ft.
Spoilers In-Flight
VREF + 17 kts.
Below 800 ft. AGL
Flaps Max. 30 degrees
Stall Protection System
Test before FFoD
ON for all phases of flight
Taxi Light
OFF if stationary > 10 min.
Thrust Reverse Limitations
Not Permitted below 60 kts. T/O Prohibited w/ : THRUST REVERSER UNLK light REV icon on N1 gauge L/R REV UNLOCKED Caution MSG Preflight Limited to Reverse Idle Taxi Ops and Backing Up Prohibited (Emergency Ops only)
Brake Temp Monitor System (BTMS)
15 min. Cool Down Max. 6 (above 5 use QRH PERF 12)
Respond to a TCAS RA
Must comply unless performance limited
Engine Failure
Obvious Error
Conditions a EGPWS will Fail to Alert
When no GPS input and
Surface Temp < ISA,
Non-Standard Lapse Rate,
Incorrect Barometric Settings on Altimeter
Max. Speed for ADG deployment for test flights/training?
215 KIAS
Max Cruise Speed for RVSM airspace
.85 Mach
Max. M (MO) Speed
.85 Mach
What ALT to be set in MDA window on ILS app with DA of 212?
220 feet (increments of 10 … go to next highest)
Can a pilot deviate from ATC Clearance to comply with a TCAS RA?
Yes
Minimum Stable Approach Altitude (Cat. II)
1000 feet AGL
Accept Cat. II APP w/ Braking Action Fair or Poor
No Cat II should be accepted with Braking Action Report LESS than FAIR
Cat. II Operations Wind Limitations
15 kts. Crosswind
17 kts. Headwind
10 kts. Tailwind
Min. Bulk Fuel Temp for Takeoff
-30 degrees C (Jet A)
Max. Engine ITT allowed during Takeoff
900 degrees C
Cold Weather Ops (-20 C) – Min. N2 to accelerate above idle?
57%
After Abnormal Start (unless another start successful)
Call Maintenance
Max. ITT for fuel introduction during ground starts
120 C
Max. ITT for fuel introduction during in-flight starts (not memory item)
90 C
Max. N2 for starter engagement
55%
Max Starter Time for 1st Dry Motor (not memory item)
90 seconds
Cooling Period after Dry Motor (not memory item)
5 minutes
Difference between Dry Motor & Starter Attempt? (not memory item)
Thrust Levers OFF during Dry Motor
Max Time On for APU start (on BATT start)?
30 seconds
Max. Time On for APU start (or Ground start)?
15 seconds
First Failed Start on APU
2 minute delay (cool of starter, start contactor, APU drainage)
What Restriction is placed on Bleed Loading after APU start
Delay 2 minutes to reduce EGT spiking
Min. ALT for Single Pack Operations
FL250
MEL limitation on Dispatch Release, TLR or QRH (in-flight)
Prior to Opening Doors (not memory item)
Complete Depressurization
Limitation on FMS as related to Calculated Thrust Settings (not memory item)
Must not be used if Pressure ALT > 36,000 feet
When should GRND PROX TERRAIN switch be selected to OFF?
Within 15NM of Landing or Taking off From an airport NOT in the EGPWS airport database.
Definition of icing conditions (in-flight)
TAT
When to use Cowl Anti-Ice?
ICE Light ON by Ice Detection System or ICE Conditions
When to use Wing Anti-Ice?
ICE Light ON by Ice Detection System or ICE Conditions and
Limitation of of Type II or IV fluids and Wing Anti-Ice
Do not turn on until just before Takeoff Power applied
Flight into SLD icing conditions
Prohibited - Wing and Cowl Anti Ice Required ON
Indicated by Ice Accretion on Flight Compartment Side Windows