Limitations Flashcards
What is the minimum flight crew?
2 pilots
What is the aircraft certified under?
FAR Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category
What kinds of operations is the aircraft certified for?
Day and Night VFR
Day and Night IFR
FIKI
What is the maximum runway slope?
+/- 2%
What surfaces is the aircraft approved to takeoff and land on?
Paved surfaces only
What is the maximum tailwind component?
10 knots
What are the minimum and maximum take off and landing pressure altitudes? (EP & LR models)
-1,000ft to 8,000ft
What are the minimum and maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitudes? (XR models)
-1,000ft to 10,000ft
What is the service ceiling?
FL370
What is the maximum operational SAT?
ISA +35C
What are the minimum and maximum SATs for takeoff and landing?
Minimum = -40C Maximum = 52C
When is a maintenance inspection required after landing?
If the aircraft lands in temperatures below -40C SAT
What is the minimum and maximum SAT at FL 370?
Minimum = -65C Maximum = -21.5C
What is the minimum SAT below FL250?
-54C
What is the minimum TAT above FL250?
-45C, but momentary deviations down to -50C do not require maintenance action
What is Vmo/Mmo up to 8,000ft? (EP and LR models)
250 KIAS
What is Vmo/Mmo from 10,000ft to FL260? (EP and LR models)
320 KIAS
What is Vmo/Mmo above 10,000ft? (EP and LR models)
Mach 0.78
What is Vmo/Mmo up to 8,000ft? (XR models)
300 KIAS
What is Vmo/Mmo from 10,000ft to FL270? (XR models)
320 KIAS
What is Vmo/Mmo above 10,000ft? (XR models)
Mach 0.80
What is Va?
200 KIAS
What is turbulent air penetration speed at and below 10,000ft?
200 KIAS
What is turbulent air penetration speed above 10,000ft?
250 KIAS or Mach 0.63, whichever is lower
What is the minimum battery temperature for an APU start?
-20C
What is the minimum battery voltage for an APU start?
19 volts
What is the maximum altitude for an APU start?
FL300
What is the maximum operational altitude of the APU?
FL370
What is the maximum APU generator load above FL300?
300 amps
What do you do if the battery voltage is less than 24 volts but at least 19 volts?
Start the APU to recharge the batteries
What do you do if the battery voltage is below 19 volts?
Contact maintenance
How long can the ISIS last (EP and LR models)
Up to 40 minutes when operating in essential mode, which can be extended to 45 minutes if not in icing conditions and the pitot static system 3 heat is off
How long does the ISIS last? (XR models)
Because it is powered by the backup hot bus, it will last for 240 minutes.
What is the minimum oil temperature to start the AE3007?
-40C
List the engine starter limits
1st through 4th attempts maximum starter engagement and required cooling period is 60 seconds
5th attempt maximum starter engagement is 60 seconds and the required cooling period is 5 minutes
What is the maximum amount of time the engine can be dry motored?
5 minutes
What is the required starter cooling period after the engine has been dry motored for greater than 60 seconds?
5 minutes
What is the maximum ITT during an engine start?
800C
What is considered a cold engine?
An engine that has been shut down for more than 90 minutes
How long must a cold engine run before increasing thrust above taxi thrust?
2 minutes
What is the minimum oil pressure?
34 psi
What is the maximum oil pressure?
110 psi
When may maximum oil pressure be exceed?
During engine start if the oil temperature is below 21C and the engine must remain at idle until the oil pressure drops below 110 psi.
How long are oil pressures between 111 to 115 psi permitted for?
Up to 5 minutes
How long are oil pressures between 116 to 155 psi permitted for?
2 minutes
What is the maximum amount of time oil pressure can be above 110 psi?
5 minutes
To increase power above 83% N2 what condition needs to be met?
- the oil temperature must be at least 40C or
- the engine must have been running for at least 8 minutes or
- Complete a static run up to 88% N2 until oil pressure is at or below 83 psi
What is the minimum oil pressure to go above 88% N2? (A1/3 and A1P engines)
50 psi, but is reduced to 34 psi for takeoffs and go arounds
What is the minimum oil pressure to go above 88% N2? (A1E engines)
48 psi, but it is reduced to 34 psi for takeoffs and go arounds
What is the time limit for takeoff thrust ratings and ITT limits?
Maximum of 5 minutes
What are the takeoff thrust ratings? (A1E engines)
- ITT up to 970C is limited to 5 minutes
- ITT between 971C and 992C is limited to 90 seconds
What is the maximum ips for the low pressure and high pressure spools?
- Up to nut not including 2.5 ips for up to 5 minutes only during takeoffs and go arounds
- at all other times they can vibrate up to but not including 2.5 ips for only 10 seconds
What is the maximum N1?
100%
How long must an engine sit at idle or taxi thrust before it can be shut down?
2 minutes
What should you do if an engine limit is reached or exceeded?
Monitor it and log it
List the APU starter limits
- Attempts 1-2 = 60 second cool down period
- 3rd attempt = 30 minutes
When will the APU automatically shut down?
At 104% rotor speed
How long can the APU exceed 680C to 717C?
Maximum of 5 minutes
What is the maximum permitted fuel imbalance between wing tanks?
800lbs
What is the minimum fuel tank temperature?
-40C
What is the maximum fuel tank temperature?
52C
What is the maximum airspeed with the stabilizer set for takeoff?
160 KIAS
What is the maximum altitude for flap extension?
20,000ft
What is Vfe for flaps 9 (all models)
250 KIAS
What is Vfe for flaps 18? (All models)
200
What is Vfe for flaps 22 (all models)
200 KIAS (for XR models above 10,000ft MSL it’s the yaw damper disengaged it is 180KIAS)
What is Vfe for flaps 45 (EP and LR models)
145 KIAS (when flaps are at or in transition to or from 45 degrees, momentary deviations between 145 KIAS and 160 KIAS do not require a maintenance inspection)
What is Vfe for flaps 45 (XR models)
160 KIAS (above 10,000ft MSL with the yaw damper engaged it is 145 KIAS)
What is Vlo (Up)
200 KIAS
What is Vlo (Down)
250 KIAS
What is Vle
250 KIAS
What is the maximum pressure differential?
7.8 psi
What is the maximum over pressure differential?
8.1 psi
What is the maximum negative pressure differential?
-0.3 psi
What is the minimum temperature to manually activate the thermal anti icing system on the ground?
-40C SAT
What is the minimum temperature to manually activate the thermal anti icing system in flight?
-40C TAT
What is the maximum temperature to manually activate the thermal anti icing system on the ground?
10C SAT (may be exceeded if performing ice protection test A)
What is the maximum temperature to manually activate the thermal anti icing system in flight?
10C TAT
What is the holding configuration in icing conditions?
- Gear up
- Flaps up
- minimum airspeed of 200 KIAS
When should the windshield wipers not be used?
On a dry windshield
What is the maximum airspeed the wind shield wipers can be operated?
170 KIAS
The aircraft must not be moved during what?
AHRS initialization
When should the standby AI or ISIS not be caged?
During turning flight
What is max ramp weight?
48,722lbs
What is max takeoff weight?
48,501 lbs
What is max landing weight?
42,549 lbs
What is max zero fuel weight?
39,462 lbs
What is the max cargo hold?
2,646 lbs
What is the max overhead bin?
65 lbs or as placarded
What is the max crosswind component?
30 knots
What is the maximum continuous ITT?
901C
How long does the passenger oxygen last?
12 minutes
What is the minimum pressure of the portable O2?
1,200 psi
What is the duration of the portable oxygen cylinder?
30 minutes
What is the duration of Protective Breathing Equipment? (PBE)
15 minutes
What are the crew O2 requirements?
- Captain and first officer = 1,052 psi
- with an observer = 1,495 psi
What is the max capacity of a single fuel tank?
852 gallons
What is the max total usable fuel weight?
11,434 lbs at 6,767 lb/gal (unusable fuel increases to 365 lbs in each tank with a pump fail)
What is the maximum fuel temperature for takeoff?
45C
What is the minimum temperature at FCOC without an anti ice additive?
4C
What is the max rated thrust for the engines? (A1 engines)
7426 lbs for 5 minutes at ISA +30C
What is the minimum oil capacity for the engines?
6 quarts
What is the maximum altitude to use the bleed air from the APU?
18,000ft
How long must the APU idle to use bleed air?
3 minutes
What is the minimum and maximum battery voltage for the APU?
- Minimum = 23.5 volts
- Maximum = 32.5 volts
What is the maximum start temperature for the APU?
884C, 925C above 25,000ft for 10 seconds
What is the maximum continuous temperature for the APU?
717C
What is the minimum outside air temperature for APU operation?
-54C
What is maximum continuous RPM for the APU?
108%
What is the maximum oil temperature for the APU?
166C
What is minimum oil pressure for the APU?
6 psi
What is the minimum fuel pressure for the APU?
6.5 psi