Limitations Flashcards
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limitations
Clean: -1 g to +2.5 g
Dirty: 0 g to +2 g
Minimum TAT
-53°C
Runway slope
+/-2%
Max runway altitude
12,500
Nominal runway width
150’
Max crosswind takeoff
32kts - this is a max certified crosswind and an engine limitation. Should not be intentionally operated in excess.
Max crosswind landing
45kts - demonstrated crosswind, not a certified limitation but still should not be operated in excess
Max tailwind takeoff and landing
Takeoff: 15kts
Landing: 10kts
Wind limitations for door operations
40 kts (50kts if the nose is into the wind or cargo doors downside). 60 kts doors open
Crosswind limitations on contaminated runways takeoff and landing
Damp/ wet up to 1/8” / Good – 32 T/O | 45 Land
Compact snow / Good-Med OAT -15°C - 27
Snow /water 1/8” Slipy / Med/Med-Poor -20kts
Ice / Poor - 15kts
What are the takeoff considerations on contaminated runways?
Takeoff not recommended when: water on compact snow, dry or wet snow over ice
Takeoff is not permitted: wet ice
Max window speed
230kts
NOTE: it is not possible to open the window with the packs on
Flap speeds
1 – 240 1+F – 215 2(1) – 205 2 – 196 3 – 186 FULL – 180
Aircraft dimensions
Length: 192’
Wing span: 198’
What is the minimum turn radius?
180° turn procedure?
Turning radius: 148’
Turn procedure: 140’
Weight Limitations
Max taxi weight: 526,700
Max takeoff weight: 524,700
Max landing weight: 401,200
Max zero fuel weight: 370,400
Max operating altitude
41,450
Vmo / Mmo
330kts / .86
Max altitude flaps / slats extended
20,000
Landing gear extension / operation speed (Vle/Vlo)
250 kts / .55
Vle gravity gear extension
200 kts
Max altitude at which gear may be extended?
21,000
Speed brake speed limitation
No limit
Cabin Pressure limitations
Max positive differential: 9.25 psi
Max negative differential: -0.73 psi
Safety relief valve ops: 8.85 to -0.26 psi