Limitations Flashcards
Maximum 90 degree crosswind for landing and takeoff
27 knots
Maximum 90 degree crosswind for landing from a Category II Approach
15 knots
Maximum headwind for landing from a Category II Approach
16 knots
Maximum direct tailwind for takeoff and landing
10 knots
Maximum operating altitude <-701>, <-900>
41,000 ft.
Note: Takeoff or landing
Except in emergency, takeoff or landing will not be attempted whenever peak wind value exceeds 50 knots. Crosswind components, not including gust factor, are limited to AFM maximum demonstrated as listed above. Crosswind and tailwind components may be further limited by runway conditions or Operations specifications (See POH 3.12.3)
Maximum Taxi and Ramp Weight
701: 75,250 lbs.
900: 85,000 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight
701: 75,000 ft.
900: 84,500 ft.
Maximum landing weight
701: 67,000 lbs.
900: 75,100 lbs.
Maximum zero fuel weight
701: 62,300 lbs.
900: 70,750 lbs.
Turbulence Penetration Speed
280 KIAS/.75M, whichever is lower
Maximum gear extension speed
220 KIAS
Maximum gear extended speed
220 KIAS
Maximum gear retraction speed
200 KIAS
Maximum airspeed for windshield wiper operation
250 KIAS
Maximum airspeed for windshield wiper operation failed in the non-parked position
250 KIAS <701>, <900>
Maximum Cruise Mach in RVSM Airspace
0.82M
Tire Limit Ground Speed <701>
182 knots
Tire Limit Ground Speed <900>
195 knots
Flaps 1 <701>, <900>
230 KIAS
Flaps 8 <701>, <900>
230 KIAS
Flaps 20 <701>, <900>
220 KIAS
Flaps 30 <701>, <900>
185 KIAS
Flaps 45 <701>, <900>
170 KIAS
Flaps Note: <701>, <900>
The Vfe and Vfo speeds are equal
Operation in Icing Conditions: TAXI
CONDITION: Ground Contamination or Visible Moisture
TEMPERATURE: OAT 10*C or Below
IAS: N/A
ANTI-ICE: COWL
Operation in Icing Conditions: TAKEOFF
CONDITION: Ground Contamination or Visible Moisture
TEMPERATURE: OAT 10C or Below (5C or Below)
IAS: N/A
ANTI-ICE: Cowl (Wing & Cowl)
Operation in Icing Conditions: IN FLIGHT
CONDITION: Visible Moisture
TEMPERATURE: From TAT 10C to SAT -39C
IAS: >= 230 (<230)
ANTI-ICE: Cowl (Wing + Cowl)
Operation in Icing Conditions: ICE ANNUNCIATED INFLIGHT
CONDITION: On
TEMPERATURE: N/A
IAS: N/A
ANTI-ICE: Wing & Cowl
Define Ground Contamination
Runways, ramps, or taxiways with surface snow, ice, slush, or standing water
Define Visible Moisture
Visible moisture or precipitation in any form (such as fog with visibility of one mile or less, mist, rain, snow, sleet, and ice crystals or clouds inflight)
Visible Moisture below 400 feet AGL with OAT 10*C or below:
Activate cowl anti-ice for takeoff. If OAT 5*C or below activate both cowl and wing anti-ice for takeoff.
Engine Indications: RED, AMBER, GREEN
RED: Maximum or minimum limitations
AMBER: Caution range
GREEN: Normal operating range
During all starts,
Do not exceed 75% N1 for 2 minutes after start or until all operating indications are in the normal range, whichever is longer.
At shutdown, operate engines
At or near idle for 2 minutes prior to shutdown.
To ground start, ITT
Must be below 120*C before attempting to ground start the engine.
To airstart, ITT
Must be below 90*C before attempting to airstart engine.
Idle Engine Oil Pressure
Steady-state idle 25 psi minimum
Takeoff Power Engine Oil Pressure
Takeoff power 45 psi minimum
Continuous engine ignition must be used during the following:
- Takeoff and landing on contaminated runways
- Takeoff with high crosswind components (15 knots or greater)
- Flight through moderate or heavier intensity rain
- Flight through moderate or heavier intensity turbulence
- Flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms
ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS:
Wind 30* on either direction of airplane nose; no wind speed limit
OR
>30* in either direction of the airplane nose; <5 knots wind speed
No limitations - TOGA thrust may be applied before brakes released
ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS:
Wind >30* on either direction of airplane nose; between 5 and 30 knots wind speed
Apply maximum of 75% N1 before brake release, then TOGA thrust
ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS:
Wind >30* on either direction of airplane nose; >30 knots wind speed
Apply maximum of idle/taxi thrust before brake release, then TOGA thrust
Engine Starter Cranking Limits <701>, <900> (Ground Only)
1st start: 90 seconds with 10 seconds off
2nd start: 90 seconds with 10 seconds off
3rd and subsequent start: 90 seconds with 5 minutes off
Engine Starter Cranking Limits <701>, <900> (Flight Only)
1st start: 2 minutes with 10 seconds off
2nd and subsequent starts: 1 minute with 5 minutes off
Starter Note: Cannot be engaged above what RPM
The starter must not be engaged if indicated N2 RPM exceeds 45% (inflight or on the ground)
At initiation of thrust lever movement from SHUT OFF to IDLE:
- ITT must be 120*C or less for all ground starts
- ITT must be 90*C or less for all air starts
Oil Pressure Note:
Note: After cold start, engine must remain at idle until oil pressure returns to normal range.
Fuel Imbalance <701>, <900>
Maximum permissible fuel imbalance between the left and right wing tanks for:
- Takeoff: 300 lbs.
- All other phases of flight: 800 lbs.
Takeoff with center tank fuel load
Takeoff with a fuel load in excess of 500 lbs. in the center tank is not permitted unless each wing tank is above 4,400 lbs. Powered cross flow and gravity cross flow must be OFF for takeoff.
APU start cycles are permitted: <701>, <900>
The APU starter motor duty cycle is limited to not more than three (3) starts/start attempts in one (1) hour with a two (2) minute delay between cranking attempts
APU Bleed Air Limitation: AIR CONDITIONING
Bleed air extraction from the APU is not permitted above: <701>, <900> 25,000 ft.
APU Bleed Air Limitations: ENGINE START DURING GROUND OPERATIONS
Each engine may be started using the APU as a bleed air source.
APU Door Open Limitations
With the APU door not closed or the door position is unknown:
- The airplane is limited to 220 KIAS <701>, <900>
OR
- The APU must remain in operation
During Approach
Use of SPEED MODE (DES or IAS), with flight director or autopilot coupled, during approach is not permitted.
During climb and approach
Use of VNAV, with flight director or autopilot coupled, during the climb and approach phases of flight is not permitted.
VISUAL or NON-PRECISION:
Autopilot Prohibited at altitudes below 600 ft. AGL, except when performing the following:
- For visual non-precision approaches, the minimum height for autopilot use is 400 ft AGL.
For Precision Approaches <701>, <900>:
Operation of the Autopilot is prohibited at altitudes below 600 ft. AGL, except when performing the following:
For precision approaches (PAR/ILS), the minimum height for autopilot use is 80 ft. AGL unless:
- The glide path angle is greater than 3.5 degrees and less than or equal to 4.0 degrees and the airport elevation is less than or equal to 4000 feet the minimum height for autopilot is 120 ft. AGL
- ILS approaches with a glide path angle of greater than 4.0 degrees is prohibited.
For Precision Approaches <900>:
Operation of the Autopilot is prohibited at altitudes below 600 ft. AGL, except when performing the following:
<900> For precision approaches (PAR/ILS) or approach procedures with vertical guidance, the minimum height for autopilot use with one engine operating is 110 ft. AGL
RVSM Required Equipment List
- Autopilot with Altitude Hold (must be operational)
- Altitude Alerting System (must be operational)
- Altitude Reporting Transponder (2) (One (1) must be operational)
- Air Data Computers (2) (Two (2) must be operational)
Ground Operation: Permissible DC Electrical System Loads
To protect the flight compartment CRT displays, the maximum permissible time for ground operation with DC power only is 5 minutes.
Enroute use of slats/flaps
Is prohibited.
Maximum slats and/or flaps extended altitude:
15,000 ft.
Minimum altitude for flight spoilers
1,000 ft. AGL
Inflight spoilers requirement
To ensure adequate maneuver margins, flight spoilers must NOT be extended inflight at airspeeds below the recommended reference speed plus 10 KIAS.
Landing with Thrust Reversers
During landing, maximum reverse thrust is prohibited below 75 KIAS, and reverse idle should be achieved by 60 KIAS.
Taxi Lights Restriction
The taxi lights must be switched OFF whenever the airplane is stationary in excess of 10 minutes.
Wheel Brake Cooling
Minimum brake cooling time is 15 minutes, and all BTMS indicators must be green and are not increasing.
BRAKING LOSS / ASYMMETRY
- Wheel brakes —> Release Momentarily
- PM will select ANTI-SKID to OFF
- Wheel brakes —> Re-apply as required
(Extreme caution is required during braking to avoid tire damage) - Reverse Thrust —> Apply maximum until stopping is assured
- Immediate Actions Items complete.
CABIN ALT Msg or EMERGENCY DESCENT PROCEDURE
- Oxygen masks —> Don and 100%
- Crew communication —> Establish
- Captain assumes PF duties
Cabin Pressure Note
If cabin pressure is verified to be uncontrollable and the airplane structural integrity is in doubt, it is preferable to maintain at or below the speed at which the malfunction occurred and avoid high maneuvering loads.
SMOKE / FUMES
- Oxygen masks (if required) —> Don and 100%
- Crew communications —> Establish
(NOTE: This will be accomplished even without an associated CAS message)
STAB TRIM RUNAWAY
- Control wheel —> Assume manual control and override runaway
- STAB TRIM DISC —> Push, hold and release
Other Immediate Action Items
- Rudder System Jam
- Aileron System Jam
- Elevator System Jam
- L (R) ENGINE OIL PRESS Msg or Oil Pressure Low
- Uncommanded Yaw Motion
- Unreliable Airspeed In-Flight
Maximum altitude for single pack operation
31,000 ft.
Maximum starting altitude
37,000 ft.
Maximum AC ELECTRICAL load on the engine or APU driven generator
40 kVA
Maximum DC electrical load on each TRU
120 amps
If static/standing takeoff data is generated and wind limits prevent a Static/Standing takeoff winds must be entered in ____ OR for aircraft with ACARS inoperative, dispatch must ____ winds into TLR data
ACARS, manually insert
Maximum fuel quantity for pressure refueling <700, 900>
19,594 lbs
Maximum Fuel Quantity Gravity Refueling 700 or 900
700: 14,580 lbs
900: 14,810 lbs
The minimum fuel quantity for go-around per wing tank (with the airplane level) and assuming a maximum airplane climb attitude of ____ nose up is ____ lbs
10*, 600 lbs
A tactile check of the wing leading edge is required when:
- The OAT is 10*C or less
- The bulk fuel temperature is 0*C or less
- The atmospheric conditions have been conducive to frost formation
- Ice and frost may continue to adhere to wing surfaces for some time even at outside air temperature above 10*C
Do not hold in icing conditions with ____ extended
Slats and/or flaps
Category II approaches are prohibited when the braking action is reported less than ____
Medium
Flight must be within ____ minutes of a suitable airport, if cargo is carried in either cargo compartment
60
Auto Cross Fuel activated at an imbalance of _____ lbs. It deactivates once the lower tank is now _____ lbs fuller than the original full tank.
200 lbs / 50 lbs
What limitations apply to Reduced Thrust (FLEX) Takeoff?
- Anti-skid must be operative
- PROHIBITED on contaminated runways
- PROHIBITED if the airplane has been de-iced
- PROHIBITED if the wing or cowl anti-ice bleeds are in use
- PROHIBITED if warnings or windshear or downdrafts have been forecast
- PROHIBITED with an engine that cannot achieve full-rated thrust
- PROHIBITED when a special departure procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff
