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1
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What is the Maximum Ramp weight?

A

65,400 lb

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What is the maximum takeoff weight? (MTOW)

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65,200 lb

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What is the maximum landing weight? (MLW)

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62,000 lb

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4
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What is the maximum zero fuel weight?

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58,000 lb

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Centre of gravity limits, fwd and aft?

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Fwd: 13.8% MAC

Aft: 36% MAC

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6
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What are the max cargo compartment weights?

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Cargo compartment #1 (aft floor): 2,800 lbs

Cargo compartment #2 (aft step): 1,000 lbs or 30 bags

Forward cargo compartment #3: 910 lbs

Wardrobe: 160 lbs

Cargo compartments #1 and #2 combined: 2,800 lbs

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7
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Airplane must not be operated further than 1 hour flying time from a suitable airport for landing, unless…?

A

Both fwd and aft baggage compartments are empty. (Fire potential)

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8
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Maximum fuel imbalance between contents of main fuel tanks?

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600 lbs

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9
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Maximum operating altitude?

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25,000 ft

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10
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Maximum takeoff/landing altitude?

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10,000 ft

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11
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Maximum altitude with landing gear and/or flap extended?

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15,000 ft

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12
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Maximum altitude for airstart?

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20,000 ft

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13
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Maximum runway slope for takeoff and landing?

A

+/- 2%

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14
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What is the normal maximum tailwind component?

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10kt

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15
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What are the conditions that must be meet when conducting a takeoff with a tailwind between 10 and 20 KIAS (max)?

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  • Nosewheel steering is operative
  • Antiskid is operative
  • Flight Spoilers are operative in ground and flight modes
  • Bleed air is selected OFF prior to takeoff
  • Runways are not contaminated
  • Takeoffs are conducted with flap 10 or 15
  • NTOP takeoff power rating is used
  • Takeoff is not conducted in icing conditions
  • Appropriate takeoff performance is provided in the Takeoff/ Landing Report (TLR)
  • not in Icing conditions or contaminated runway
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What are the conditions that must be meet when conducting a landing with a tailwind between 10 and 20 KIAS (max)?

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  • Nosewheel steering is operative
  • Antiskid is operative
  • Flight Spoilers are operative in ground and flight modes
  • Bleed air is selected OFF prior to landing
  • Runways are not contaminated
  • Landings are conducted with flap 35 with props 1020/max (850 rpm is not approved)
  • CAT II operations are not authorized
  • Appropriate landing performance is provided in the TLR.
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17
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What is the maximum operating ambient temperature limit?

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50 C or ISA +35C

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18
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What is the minimum operating ambient temperature limit?

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-54C

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19
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What are the maximum crosswind components for landing/takeoff:

On a Dry/wet runway?
Contaminated (up to 0.59 in)?
Compacted snow?

A

Dry/Wet: 32 kt (CAT II landing, 18 kt)
Contaminated: 14kt (CAT II, 14kt)
Compacted snow: 20 kt (CAT II, 18 kt)

Notes:

  • T/O with reduced power is prohibited
  • Max alt for T/O and landing is 6,000 ASL, max contaminate depth: 6cm (2.4 in)
  • Selection of power levers AFT of DISC is prohibited.
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20
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Maximum headwind component for a CAT II landing?

A

24 kt

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21
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Minimum turn radius required (180 deg turn)?

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85 ft

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22
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Minimum runway width required?

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98 ft

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23
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VFE speeds 5, 10, 15, 35?

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Flap 5: 200 kt
Flap 10: 181 kt
Flap 15: 172 kt
Flap 35: 158 kt

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24
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VA (Maneuvering)?

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204 kt

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VLO (Landing gear operating)? Extend or retract the gear
200 kt
26
VLE (landing gear extended)?
215 kt
27
Rough air speed (severe turbulence)?
210 kt
28
Alternate Gear Extension Speed?
185 kt
29
Maximum tire ground speed?
182 kt
30
Maximum takeoff rating (MTOP) is limited to?
10 minutes
31
Transient power (torques 135%) is limited to?
20 seconds
32
Minimum oil temperature to unfeather propeller?
-18C
33
Maximum oil temperature between discing and flight idle?
125C
34
Maximum oil temperature permissible for completion of flight with a 20% reduction in power?
115C. maintenance action required prior to next flight.
35
Maximum oil pressure at discing with OAT below 0C?
165 PSI
36
Maximum allowable continuous NP over speed is?
1,071 RPM
37
Starter cranking limits?
70 sec on: 2 min off 70 sec on: 2 min off 70 sec on: 30 min off
38
Minimum SAT for engine relight is?
-40C
39
Reduced takeoff power is prohibited if?
* First flight of the day * Tailwind component exceeds 10kts * Windshear is present or suspected * Takeoff is conducted on a contaminated runway
40
Reduced Np landings are prohibited when:
- tailwinds exceed 10kts - anti skid is inoperative - CAT II approaches - flight spoilers are in GND mode - runways are contaminated
41
With engine bypass doors open, maximum takeoff power (MTOP) and maximum continuous power (MCP) settings are limited to?
A maximum ambient temperature limitation of ISA +25C
42
Takeoff with bleed ON is prohibited when:
Operations are conducted with maximum takeoff power and uptrim disabled.
43
Landing with bleed ON is prohibited when:
Tailwind component exceeds 10kts
44
APU stared limitations:
1st- 1 min on: 5 min off | 2nd- 1 min on: 30 min off. Maintenance required
45
APU limitations (6):
- APU is approved for ground operation only - APU must be shut down prior to takeoff - must not be operated unattended with pax onboard - must not be operated during gravity refuelling - ambient temperature limitations (lower) -54C Note: when it has been shut down in -35C for more than 1 hour, is must be preheated. - ambient air temperature limitations (upper): +50C or ISA +35C, whichever is lower
46
Usable fuel tank capacities are:
5,862 lb (2,659 kg) per tank (2 tanks)
47
Auxiliary fuel pumps.
Must be on for takeoff and landing.
48
Takeoff and continuous in-flight operation with fuel heater outlet temperature indication below _____ or above _____ is prohibited.
0C and 71C
49
Torque, normal operating (green arc)
0-100%
50
ITT normal operating (green arc)?
250C-880C for MTOP and MCP rating
51
Propeller rpm (Np) normal operating?
660-1,020 rpm Caution: (yellow arc) 1,020- 1,071
52
Gas Generator (high pressure) rotor speed indicator (Nh), normal operating (green arc)?
64.2% to Nh Maximum limits shown in figure 2-4 for NTOP
53
Oil Temp indicator normal operating (green arc)?
0-107C with prop selector OFF 55C (changing to 65C, 3 min after takeoff) to 107C with prop selector TEST or ON
54
Oil Pressure indicator Min (red radial)? Caution (yellow arc)? Low pressure warning light? Normal operating (green arc)?
- 44 psi - 44-61 psi and 72 -100 psi - 44-50 psi - 61-72 psi
55
Fuel Temperature indicator. Over-limit (digits)? Caution (yellow digits)? Normal operating (white digits)?
- Above 71C - below 0C - 0 to 71C
56
Ground operations in winds greater than ___kts must be recorded and the maximum wind speed provided to maintenance within 24hrs.
50kts
57
What are the minimum dispatch parking brake pressure levels to start engine #1 and engine #2?
Engine #2 needs 500psi min Engine #1 needs 1000psi min Note: if required you can manually pump up the brake pressure in the #2 Nacelle
58
What are the required oxygen psi levels for: A) 2 crew? B) 3 crew?
2 crew requires 1050 psi 3 crew requires 1450 psi
59
What are the minimum dispatch limits for hydraulic fluid quantity levels in system 1,2 and 3?
40%
60
STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL switches - Press. Verify the following lights are on: STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure advisory lights. • Verify MAIN HYD PRESS Indicators showing (2,900 – 3,100 psi) • Verify STBY HYD PRESS Indicator showing (2,800 – 3,000 psi) • Verify HYD QTY Indicators – check levels (No. 1, 2 and 3 systems – 40% minimum)
Yes

AOM DHC-8-400 (3 decks)

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