Limitations Flashcards
The Q400’s maximum operating ambient temperature limit is _____ and the minimum operating temperature limit is _____.
+50C or ISA +35C whichever is lower // -54C
The maximum operating altitude of the aircraft is _____ and the maximum operating altitude for takeoff is _____.
25,000 ASL // 10,000 ASL
The Horizon Air values for Maximum Severe Turbulence Speed is _____ and Maximum Maneuvering Speed (VA) is _____.
200 // 200
The maximum speed for flaps 0 degrees during cruise/enroute descent is _____ and for approach is _____.
VMO // VMO
The maximum flaps extended speed (VFE, Horizon Air values) for flaps 5 is _____, flaps 10 is _____, flaps 15 is _____, and flaps 35 is _____.
195 // 175 // 165 // 155
The landing gear operating speed (VLO) is _____ and landing gear extended speed (VLE) is _____.
200 // 215
Alternate gear extension speed is _____ and max tire speed is _____.
185 // 182
What is the minimum holding speed (flaps 0)?
200 IAS
What is the minimum speed for severe icing (flaps 0)?
200 IAS
What is the minimum speed during takeoff with an emergency (engine fail, windshear, etc.)?
V2
What is the minimum flap retract speed during takeoff?
V2 + 10
During takeoff, what is the minimum normal two engine speed?
V2 + 10
During climbs, single engine, or driftdown operations (Flaps 0), what is the minimum speed in icing conditions or with the REF SPEEDS set to INCR?
Solid Bug VSE (ICE)
During climbs, single engine, or driftdown operations (Flaps 0), what is the minimum speed in non-icing conditions and with the REF SPEEDS set to OFF?
Open Bug VSE
During cruise or enroute descents, what is the minimum speed with Flaps 0?
180 kts
During approach, what’s the minimum speed with Flaps 0, 5, 10, or 15 degrees?
Low speed cue +20 kts
During landing (landing configuration), what is the minimum speed with REF SPEEDS set to INCR, windshear, or gusts greater than 10 kts?
Solid Bug VREF (ICE)
During landing (landing configuration), what is the minimum speed with REF SPEEDS set to OFF?
Open Bug VREF
The engine starter cranking limit for the first start attempt is _____ seconds maximum time on, followed by _____ minutes off.
70 seconds // 2 minutes
What must the temperature be (OAT) on the ground and (SAT) inflight for icing conditions to exist?
+10C OAT ground AND
precipitation in any form OR
fog with visibility of one mile or less OR
when surface snow, ice, slush, or water may be ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles, or engine sensor probes
+5C SAT inflight AND
visible moisture is present in any form