Limitations Flashcards
What safety factor is added to aircraft structure
1.5 time stronger than the expected maximum load
What is the minimum load limit (design load limit) of modern transport aircraft
2.5
What is the minimum load limit (design load limit) of utility aircraft
4.4
What is the minimum load limit (design load limit) of aerobatic aircraft
6
How well must a aircraft withstand the load limit
Without damage or bending
What is the ultimate load limit
1.5 x DLL
What is the ultimate load limit for transport aircraft
3.75
What is the ultimate load limit for utility aircraft
6.6
What is the ultimate load limit for aerobatic aircraft
9
How well does a aircraft need to withstand the ultimate load limit
Bending /overstressing is allowed but not breaking / causing permanent damage
How does mass affect load factor
It doesn’t, just a ratio of lift times weight
What are the minimum load limits for a transport aircraft
- 5
- 1
What is the minimum ultimate load factor for transport aircraft
- 75
- 1.5
How does load factor affect stall speed
Higher load factor = higher stall speed
What is Va
Designed manoeuvre speed
Tends to be slightly less than 2.5g stall speed
As long as u are below this speed you won’t overstress the aircraft
What is Vb
Speed for max gust intensity
Must be able to withstand gust of 66ft/ second up or down @ 20,000ft
38ft / second up / down @ 50,000ft
What is Vfe
Max speed for flap extension
How does mass affect Va
Mass up = stall speed up = Va up