DC-9 General Limitations/Knowledge Flashcards
Maximum Taxi and Ramp Weight
115,000 lbs.
Maximum Start of Take-off Weight
114,000 lbs. (series 33)
110,000 lbs. (series 32)
Zero Fuel Weight
95,500 lbs.
Landing Weight
102,000 lbs.
Maximum Field Elevation
8,500 ft. MSL
Minimum Field Elevation
-1,000 ft. MSL
Maximum Temp Takeoff
50C / 122F
Minimum Temp Takeoff
- 54C / -65F below 5,400 ft. MSL
- 40C / -40F above 5,400 ft. MSL
Maximum Runway Slope
+1.7% and -2.0%
Maximum Tailwind Component
10 kts.
Maximum Crosswind for Wet Runway - GOOD
22 kts.
Maximum Crosswind for Wet Runway - FAIR
18 Kts.
Maximum Crosswind for Wet Runway - POOR
15 kts.
Maximum Tire Speed
195 kts.
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component
38 kts. (not a limitation, but should be)
Maximum Contamination Depth for Takeoff
1/2” for wet precipitation
4” for dry precipitation (snow)
Maximum Contamination Depth for Landing
1” for wet precipitation
6” for dry precipitation
Maximum Altitude
FL350 (DC9) FL370 (MD80)
Maximum Temperature Enroute
35C
Minimum Temperature Enroute
-76C
Maximum Speed (Vmo/Mmo)
340 kts.
M.84
Rough Airspeed
285 kts.
M.79
Below 10,000 ft. MSL 250 kts. is sufficient
Maximum Lateral Fuel Imbalance
800 lbs. Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing
1,000 lbs. In Flight
When is a go around not recommended?
When each main tank contains less than 500 lbs.
Maximum Fueling Pressure
50 psi
Normal Oil Pressure psi
40 - 55 psi
Caution Range Oil Pressure psi
35 - 40 psi
Cracked Windshield Maximum Speeds
Below 10,000 ft. MSL - 235 kts.
Above 10,000 ft. MSL - No Restrictions
Normal Oil Quantity
14 - 16 qts
Minimum Oil Quantity for Takeoff
8 qts
What is the maximum operating altitude with one air conditioning unit inoperative?
FL250
Maximum Windshield Heat
Below 10,000 ft. MSL - 315 kts.
Above 10,000 ft. MSL - No Restrictions
Above what temperature should you not use airfoil anti ice?
10C
Minimum Crew psi in Oxygen Bottle for Dispatch
1300 psi
Minimum Courier psi in Oxygen Bottle for Dispatch
1300 psi
1750 psi with isolation valve closed
Va for Full Aileron Throw
Sea Level - 235 kts.
FL280 - 275 kts.
FL350 - 255 kts.
Can you extend gear with the speed brakes deployed?
No
Can you arm the ground spoilers before you have extended the gear?
No
Engine Driven Pumps psi High/Low Mode
High Mode 2800 - 3100 psi
Low Mode 1300 - 1600 psi
Intermittent Maximum on the Engine Driven Pumps
3200 psi
When does the Maximum Trim Compensator start operation?
M.80
What is the maximum airspeed if the Trim Compensator ceases to function?
M.78
Maximum speeds with the Overspeed Inoperative
M.79
325 kts.
Maximum Flap Extended Speeds
5 - 280 kts. / M.57 15 - 240 kts. / M.57 25 - 210 kts. / M.57 40 - 180 kts. / M.57 50 - 180 kts. / M.57
Maximum Slat Extended Speed
280 kts. / M.57
What is the maximum operating altitude with both air conditioning systems inoperative?
10,000 ft. MSL
When will the cabin pressure light illuminate?
9,500 - 10,000 ft. MSL
Maximum Cabin Differential Pressure
7.76 psi
Maximum Emergency Relief Pressure
8.06 psi
Max Takeoff/Go Around EGT
590 Celsius (5 minutes)
Minimum Airfoil Anti Ice Pressure
20 psi
Maximum Pneumatic Operating Pressure
72 psi
Maximum Continuous EGT
545 Celsius
Maximum Continuous Climb EGT
545 Celsius
Maximum Acceleration EGT
590 Celsius (2 minutes)
EGT Idle Range
480 Celsius
Max Takeoff/Go Around EGT
590 Celsius (5 minutes)
Minimum Airfoil Anti Ice Pressure
20 psi
Maximum Pneumatic Operating Pressure
72 psi
Maximum Continuous EGT
545 Celsius
Maximum Continuous Climb EGT
545 Celsius
Maximum Acceleration EGT
590 Celsius (2 minutes)
EGT Idle Range
480 Celsius
Maximum EGT for ground start -15 Celsius
350 Celsius (-9)
Maximum EGT for ground start +15 Celsius
420 Celsius (-9)
Maximum EGT for start in flight
420 Celsius (-9)
Maximum N2 Idle (no load)
50.5 - 57% (If air conditioning is on reduce minimum RPM by 1.5%)
Maximum EGT for APU
760 Celsius
Maximum EGT Continuous Load for APU
710 Celsius
Maximum Transient EGT for the APU
732 Celsius
Engine generator voltage
Normal 115 +/-3
Allowable 115 +/-8
Engine generator frequency
Normal 400 +/-4
Allowable 400 +/-20
Engine generator load
Maximum Continuous 1.0 (110 amps)
Maximum Overload 1.5 (165 amps 5 minutes)
APU generator voltage
Normal 115 +/-3
Allowable 115 +/-8
APU generator frequency
Normal 400 +/-10 (G) 400 -5/+20 (F)
Allowable 400 +/-20
Maximum allowable APU load ground
1.25/140 amps
Maximum continuous load APU inflight
1.0/110 amps below FL250
0.7/78 amps above FL250
Maximum Overload 1.5/165 amps for 5 minutes
External power voltage
Normal 115 +/-3
Allowable 115 +/-8
External power frequency
Normal 400 +/-4
Allowable 400 +/-20
What is the maximum load on the Transformer Rectifiers?
1.0/50 amps
What is the (Transformer) DC bus voltage?
Normal 26 +/-2
Allowable 26 +/-4
Maximum crosswind with restricted rudder movement?
12 kts
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff?
205