Falcon 50EX Limitations

Question 1

Baggage Limit

Answer 1

2,205 lbs and floor loading limit of 123 lbs / sqft.

Question 2

Maximum Passengers

Answer 2

• Depending on accommodation, within the limit of 19 passengers maximum authorized by the emergency exits
• Max pax for flight above 45,000ft = 12
• The loading manual provides approved interiors accommodating 10 passengers using the third crew member seat.

Question 3

Max Ramp Weight

Answer 3

40,780 lbs.

Question 4

Max Takeoff Weight

Answer 4

40,780 lbs.

Question 5

Max Landing Weight

Answer 5

35,715 lbs

Question 6

Max Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 6

25,570 lbs

Question 7

Minimum Flight Weight

Answer 7

18,959 lbs

Question 8

Vfe Slats Extended

Answer 8

200 KIAS

Question 9

Ffe Slats Extended+Flaps 20

Answer 9

190 KIAS

Question 10

Vfe Slats Extended+Flaps 48

Answer 10

175 KIAS

Question 11

Max Altitude for Slats or Flaps Extended

Answer 11

20,000 ft

Question 12

Max Landing Gear Extended Speed (Vle/Mle)

Answer 12

220 KIAS / 0.75 M

Question 13

Max Landing Gear Operating Speed (Vlo/Mlo)

Answer 13

190 KIAS / 0.70 M

Question 14

Minimum Control Speed (Vmca)

Answer 14

82.5 KCAS

Question 15

Max Operating Speed (Vmo/Mmo)

Answer 15

• 350 KIAS @ sea level, increasing linearly to 370 KIAS at 10,000 ft.
• 370 KIAS from 10,000 ft. to 24,000 ft.
• Mmo - 0.86 M above 24,000 ft.

Question 16

Maneuvering Speed (Va)

Answer 16

210 KIAS CAUTION: Full application of rudder and aileron controls, as well as maneuvers that involve (AOA) near the stall, must be confined to speeds below Va. Rapidly alternating large rudder applications in combination with large sideslip may result in structural failure at any speed.

Question 17

Max Airport Pressure Altitude

Answer 17

-1,000 ft. through +14,000 ft.

Question 18

Max Tailwind

Answer 18

10 Kts

Question 19

Max Tire Ground Speed

Answer 19

180 Kts

Question 20

Maneuvering Flight Load Factors?

Answer 20

Flaps Up……….+2.6 to -1
Flaps Down……….+2 to Zero
Note: These load factors limit the angle of band permitted in turns and limit the severity of pull-up maneuvers.

Question 21

Max Operating Altitude

Answer 21

49,000 ft.

Question 22

Min autopilot use height after takeoff?

Answer 22

1,000 ft.

Question 23

Min autopilot use hight in cruise?

Answer 23

1,000 ft.

Question 24

Min autopilot use height for non-precision approach?

Answer 24

160 ft.

Question 25

Min autopilot use height for precision approach?

Answer 25

80 ft.

Question 26

Note: The autopilot must not be engaged for takeoff or landing.
Takeoff is not permitted with the yaw damper not centered.

Answer 26

Note: The autopilot must not be engaged for takeoff or landing.
Takeoff is not permitted with the yaw damper not centered.

Question 27

The autopilot can be disengaged by any one of the following?

Answer 27

1. Depressing the pilot or copilot control disengage button.
2. Selecting the DISENGAGED position of the AP controller lever.
3. Depressing either control wheel GO-AROUND pushbutton.
4. Depressing either pitch trim button.
5. Activating the TAILPLANE EMERG switch.

Question 28

Max Generator Output

Answer 28

Transient ( 1 min max) = 350 A
Up to 39,000 ft. = 300 A
Above 39,000 ft. = 250 A

Question 29

Max DC Voltage

Answer 29

32 VDC

Question 30

Battery Temperature:

Answer 30

Amber Light (warm) at or above.....120*F
Red Light (hot) at or above.....150*F
On A/C with SB F50-295 or M2245:
Red Light (hot) at or above.....160*F

Question 31

Max Pressure Differential

Answer 31

9.5 psi (pressure relief setting)

Question 32

Airbrakes

Answer 32

Extension of the air brakes within 500 ft. from the round is not permitted.

Question 33

Max Slats Extended Speed

Answer 33

270 KIAS (With AUTO SLATS Light On)

Question 34

Fuel Anti-Icing Additives

Answer 34

Anti-icing additive, conforming to MIL- I -27686D/E (JP-4/JP-8) or MIL- I -85470 (JP-5) specifications or equivalent at a concentration not in excess of 0.15% by volume.

Question 35

Approved Hydraulic Fluid

Answer 35

Hydraulic fluids approved for use must conform to MIL-H-5606 specification (NATO codes H515 or H520)

Question 36

(Hydraulics) Max Altitude for Standby Pump Operation

Answer 36

45,000 ft.

Question 37

Engine Anti-Ice Limitations

Answer 37

The engine anti-ice system must not be used with TAT in excess of +10C (50F)

Question 38

Wing Anti-Ice Limitations

Answer 38

The wing anti-ice system must not be used with TAT in excess of +10C (50F)

Question 39

Minimum Oxigen Pressure

Answer 39

Below 10,000 without passengers = 650 psi

Minimum Two Crew with 10 or Fewer Passengers to FL 410 = 700 psi

Question 40

APU Speed Limitation

Answer 40

Max rated = 100%
Max allowed = 107%
Note: The APU must be operated on the ground only

Question 41

APU Exhaust Gas Temperature Limit

Answer 41

Maximum rated = 680C (1,255F)

Maximum allowed = 732C (1,350F)

Question 42

APU Max Generator Output

Answer 42

300 A

Question 43

Powerplant Manufacturer / Model

Answer 43

Honeywell / TFE731-40

Question 44

Max Engine Rotor Speeds N1 and N2

Answer 44

Takeoff - Max continuous 100.1% N1….101% N2
Transient 10 sec max. allowable = 100.6%…..102.5% N2
100% N1 = 21,000 RPM and 100% N2 = 31,173 RPM

Question 45

Min/Max Oil Pressure: T/O, Climb, Max Continuous Power

Answer 45

Minimum 65 PSI

Maximum 80 PSI

Question 45

Min/Max Oil Pressure: IDLE

Answer 45

Minimum 50 psi

Maximum 80 psi

Question 45

Max Transient Oil Pressure

Answer 45

100 psi

Question 46

Max oil pressure:

Answer 46

SL to 30,000 - 127c
Above 30,000 - 140c
Transient all altitudes -149c < 2min
Min oil temp to exceed idle power - 30c
Min oil temp = -40c