G550 Limitations

Question 1

Maximum runway slope for takeoff and landing operations

Answer 1

+/- 2%

Question 2

Maximum tailwind component approved for takeoff and landing

Answer 2

10 knots

Question 3

Maximum approved airport pressure altitude for takeoff and landing

Answer 3

14,500 normal
12,000 early models without mod
15,000 later models with high alt mod

Question 4

Maximum operating altitude

Answer 4

51,000 feet

Question 5

Maximum altitude with a single air conditioning pack operating

Answer 5

48,000 feet

Question 6

Maximum operating altitude with the yaw damper inop

Answer 6

45,000 feet

Question 7

Maximum landing gear extension altitude

Answer 7

20,000 feet

Question 8

Maximum altitude for extending flaps 39

Answer 8

20,000 feet

Question 9

Maximum altitude for extending flaps 10 or 20

Answer 9

25,000 feet

Question 10

Minimum control speed, air

Answer 10

112 KCAS

Question 11

Minimum control speed, landing

Answer 11

110 KCAS

Question 12

Minimum control speed, ground

Answer 12

107 KCAS (Sea Level)
86 KCAS (15,000 ft)

Question 13

Maneuvering speed (Va)

Answer 13

206 KCAS

Question 14

Flaps extended speed (Vfe/Mfe)

Answer 14

Takeoff (10): 250 KCAS/0.60M
T/O APP (20): 220 KCAS/0.60M
DOWN (39): 170 KCAS/0.60M

Question 15

Landing gear extended speed (Vle/Mle)

Answer 15

250 KCAS/0.70M (gear doors open or closed)

Question 16

Landing gear operation speeds (Vlo/Mlo)

Answer 16

225 KCAS/0.70M (normal ops)
175 KCAS (alternate ops)

Question 17

Maximum speeds with yaw damper inop

Answer 17

210 knots above 20,000 ft

Use ref table below 20,000 ft

Question 18

Maximum speed with Mach Trim or electric elevator trim inop

Answer 18

0.80M

Question 19

Turbulence penetration speeds

Answer 19

270KCAS/0.80M above 10,000 ft

240 KCAS below 10,000 ft

Question 20

Maximum tire speed

Answer 20

195 knots

Question 21

Maximum speed with emergency stab trim armed, autopilot engaged and a jammed elevator

Answer 21

270 KCAS / 0.80M

Question 22

Maximum zero fuel weight

Answer 22

54,500 lbs

Question 23

Maximum ramp weight

Answer 23

91,400 lbs

Question 24

Maximum takeoff weight

Answer 24

91,000 lbs

Question 25

Maximum landing weight

Answer 25

75,300 lbs

Question 26

Maximum fuel imbalance in flight

Answer 26

2,000 lbs

Question 27

Proceed with fuel balancing before the fuel imbalance exceeds:

Answer 27

1,000 lbs

Question 28

Maximum cabin pressure differentials:

Answer 28

10. 48 psi | 0. 3 psi for taxi, takeoff and landing

Question 29

Internal baggage door shall remain closed above:

Answer 29

40,000 feet (limited to 5 mins open)

Question 30

Is a single engine autopilot-coupled go-around approved?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

Minimum autopilot engage height

Answer 31

200 feet

Question 32

Minimum autopilot disengage height

Answer 32

60' below DH on ILS | 50' below MDA from LNAV/VNAV

Question 33

Are autothrottles allowed for single-engine approaches?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

Use of speedbrakes with the HMG in operation:

Answer 34

Slow operation (3 seconds for full range of movement)

Question 35

Speedbrakes not approved for extension in flight when:

Answer 35

Flaps 39 or Landing Gear Extended

Question 36

Takeoff permitted with automatic ground spoilers inoperative provided:

Answer 36

Anti-skid is operative 20 Flaps used Cowl and Wing anti-ice systems are not used

Question 37

Usable fuel capacity:

Answer 37

41,300 lbs

Question 38

Wing anti-icing must be turned on:

Answer 38

If icing conditions are imminent, or immediately upon detection of ice formation on wings, winglets or windshield edges

Question 39

Cowl anti-icing is required on the ground:

Answer 39

When the SAT is +10C or below and visible moisture, precipitation, or wet runways are present

Question 40

Cowl anti-icing is required in flight:

Answer 40

As indicated in the cowl anti-icing table, when visible moisture or precipitation is present or when signs of icing are observed

Question 41

Procedure to shed engine ice in flight:

Answer 41

Quickly retard one engine at a time to idle, hold for 5 seconds and then accelerate engine to 90% LP RPM. The power lever may then be returned to its original position

Question 42

Use of flaps while holding in icing conditions:

Answer 42

Not permitted

Question 43

Takeoff is permitted with anti-skid inoperative, provided:

Answer 43

Runway is dry Ground spoilers are operative 20 Flaps used Cowl and wing anti-ice systems are not used

Question 44

Do not operate weather radar on the ground:

Answer 44

During refueling Within 300 feet of fueling ops Within 49 feet of ground personnel

Question 45

A current FMS database is required for:

Answer 45

GPS approaches

Question 46

Localizer based approaches must be flown using the following displayed / coupled navigation source:

Answer 46

NAV ("Green" data)

Question 47

What approaches may be flown using FMS as the displayed/coupled source?

Answer 47

RNAV(GPS) VOR, VOR/DME, VOR/DME RNAV NDB GPS

Question 48

TCAS operation with one engine inoperative:

Answer 48

TA ONLY

Question 49

Maximum speed for RVSM operations

Answer 49

0.87 M

Question 50

Crew and passenger masks are not approved for use above:

Answer 50

25,000 for passenger masks 40,000 for crew masks 45,000 if a/c has Scott EROS crew masks

Question 51

General EICAS range markings colors:

Answer 51

Normal range values - green or white Caution range values - Amber Warning range values - Red

Question 52

APU starting limits (battery power):

Answer 52

3 consecutive start attempts, followed by 1 hour cooldown

Question 53

APU starting limits (external DC power):

Answer 53

3 start attempts, 15 minute cooldown between each attempt

Question 54

Maximum APU operating altitude

Answer 54

45,000 feet

Question 55

APU generator electrical load limit:

Answer 55

100% (40kVA) sea level to 45,000 feet

Question 56

Maximum engine TGT prior to ground start:

Answer 56

150 C

Question 57

Maximum takeoff TGT:

Answer 57

900 C 5 minutes with both engines 10 minutes on one engine

Question 58

Maximum continuous TGT:

Answer 58

860 C - no time limit

Question 59

Maximum crosswind component for engine start:

Answer 59

30 knots

Question 60

Maximum tailwind component for engine start:

Answer 60

20 knots

Question 61

Stabilized engine operation on the ground (static) is prohibited between what power settings?

Answer 61

66% - 80% LP RPM

Question 62

The preferred method of engine airstart is:

Answer 62

Automatic