Limitations/good to know Flashcards
Max Cabin differential?
5.95 psi
Max cabin differential for taxi, take off and landing?
0.5 psi
Maximum cabin altitude pressurized?
8000 feet
Maximum battery load for take off?
0.1
minimum battery temperature for take off?
-20°C
What is the maximum wind speed for ground operations with the nose more than 30° of the wind?
50 knots
When ground maneuvering with winds between 9 and 20 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Flight idle with momentary increase for acceleration
When ground maneuvering with winds between 21 and 35 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Flight idle
When ground maneuvering with winds between 36 and 50G55 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Flight idle, down to disc if stopped
When must ground winds be recorded and reported to maintenance?
Winds greater than 50 knots more then 30° off the nose
During ground static operations with winds between 9 and 20 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Power lever angle of 60° maximum
During ground static operations with winds between 21 and 35 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Flight idle
During ground static operations with winds between 36 and 50G55 knots and more than 30° off the nose what is the maximum power setting?
Disc
What are the APU cranking and cool down limits?
1 minute on, 5 minutes off/1 minute on, 30 minutes off AND maintenance action required prior to another start attempt. (AOM 2.3.10)
What is the minimum ambient temperature APU?
-54°c
When must the APU be preheated?
Prior to start if more than one hour at -35°C or lower
What is the max ambient temperature for the APU?
+50°C or ISA +35°C whichever is lower
What is the max ambient temperature if the APU inlet louvres are installed?
+21°C
Can the APU be operated unattended?
Yes, unless passengers are on board
What are the APU restrictions during fueling?
It cannot be started while fuelling is in progress and shall not be operated during gravity refueling.
When is landing with bleeds on prohibited?
When tailwinds exceed 10 knots.
If taking off with Max take off power and up trim is disabled what is prohibited?
Bleeds on for take off
When are reduced NP landings prohibited?
Landings are accomplished at Vref ice. Tailwind exceeds 10 knots. Antiskid is inoperative. Category II approaches. Flight spoilers are in GND mode. Runways are contaminated.
Setting take off power prior to break releases prohibited when?
With winds greater than 8 knots and more than 45° off the nose.
What is the engine make and model?
Pratt & Whitney model PW 150A
What is the propeller make and model?
Dowty Aerospace R408
What is the maximum altitude and minimum SAT for an air start?
20,000 feet, minimum SAT -40°C for engine relight
How much automatic take off power up trim is available?
10% torque (nominal)
What is the maximum ambient temperature limit when using take off and landing settings of MTOP and MCP with the engine intake bypass doors open?
ISA +25°C
At MTOP what is the maximum torque?
106%
At MTOP what is the maximum ITT temperature?
880°C
At MTOP what is the maximum and NL and NH %RPM?
100% NH and 100% NL
What is the maximum NP rpm?
1020
What is the maximum allowable continuous NP over speed?
1071 RPM
What is the maximum ITT temperature for start?
920°C for 20 seconds maximum
What are the maximum oil pressures for start?
100 psi maximum above 0°C and 165 PSI below 0°C
What is the minimum oil temperature for start?
-40°C
What is the maximum transient torque?
135% for maximum of 20 seconds
What is the maximum transient ITT?
920°C for a maximum of 20 seconds
What is the maximum transient NL?
102.3% for a maximum of 20 seconds
What is the maximum transient NH?
101.2% for maximum of 20 seconds
What is the maximum transient NP?
1173 rpm for maximum of 20 seconds
What is the maximum transient oil temperature?
125°C limited to 20 seconds or limited to 5 seconds maximum for torque values above flight idle and less than 55%
What is the maximum reverse torque?
35%
What is the maximum reverse ITT temperature?
880°C
What is the maximum reverse NL percent?
100%
What is the maximum reverse NH percent?
100%
What is the maximum reverse NP?
1020 rpm
What will normal take off power (NTOP) torque indications be?
90% or 91%
What is the minimum oil temperature to unfeather the propeller?
-18°C
What is the minimum oil temperature for power above flight idle?
0°C
What is the minimum oil temperature for engine inlet ice protection prior to take off in icing conditions?
55°C
What is the minimum oil temperature for engine inlet ice protection in icing conditions within three minutes of take off power being set?
65°C
What is the maximum oil temperature with power levers between disc and flight idle?
125°C
What is the time limit for MTOP?
10 minutes
What is the normal oil pressure range?
61–72 PSI
What is the normal oil temperature range?
0°C – 107°C
What is the maximum crosswind for take off in dry/wet conditions?
32 kts
What is the maximum crosswind for landing in dry/wet conditions?
32 KTS
What is the maximum crosswind for a CAT ll landing coupled in dry/wet conditions?
18 KTS
What is the maximum altitude for takeoff or landing on a contaminated surface and the maximum contaminant depth?
6000 feet ASL and a max contaminate depth of 6 cm/2.4 inches
What is the maximum crosswind for a take off or landing or CAT ll landing coupled in contaminated conditions?
14 KTS and take off with reduced power is prohibited
What is the maximum crosswind for take off on compacted snow?
20 KTS and take off with reduced power is prohibited
What is the maximum crosswind for landing on compacted snow conditions?
20 KTS
What is the maximum crosswind for a CAT ll landing – coupled on compacted snow conditions?
18 KTS
What is the maximum headwind component for a CAT ll landing – coupled?
24 kts
What is the minimum pavement width for a 180° turn?
85 feet
What is the minimum runway width?
98 feet
VMO 0–8000 feet?
245 KTS
VMO at 10,000 feet?
282KTS
VMO at 18,000 feet?
286 kts
VMO of 20,000 feet?
275 kts
VMO 25,000 feet?
248 kts
VFE flap 5?
200 kts
VFE flap 10?
181 kts
VFE flap 15?
172 kts
VFE flap 35?
158 kts
Va?
204 kts
Vlo?
200 kts
Vle?
215 kts
Rough airspeed?
210 kts
Alternate gear extension speed?
185 kts
Maximum tire groundspeed?
182 kts
Maximum operating altitude?
25,000 feet
Maximum take off and landing altitude?
10,000 feet
Maximum altitude with gear or flap extended?
15,000 feet
Maximum altitude for air start?
20,000 feet
Maximum runway slope?
+/-2%
Maximum tailwind for take off flap 5 dry/wet or contaminated?
10 kts
Maximum tailwind for take off flap 10/15 dry/wet?
20 KTS if restrictions are met
Maximum tailwind for take off flap 10/15 contaminated runway?
10 kts
Maximum tailwind landing flap 10/15 dry/wet, or contaminated?
10 kts
Maximum tailwind for landing flap 35?
20 KTS if conditions are met
Maximum tailwind for landing flap 35 contaminated runway?
10 kts
Maximum tailwind for CAT ll?
10 kts
What are the conditions for takeoff or landing with a tailwind between 10 to 20 KTS?
Nosewheel steering operative
Antiskid operative
Flight spoilers operative in ground and flight modes
Bleed air off prior to take off or landing
Runways are not contaminated
Take off with flaps 10 or 15
NTOP take off power used
Take off is not conducted in icing conditions
Appropriate takeoff performance numbers available
Appropriate landing performance numbers available
Landings are flap 35 with props at 1020/max
CAT ll not authorized
What is the maximum operating ambient temperature?
50°C or ISA +35°C, whichever is lower
What is the minimum operating ambient temperature?
-54°C
What is the maximum ramp weight?
65,400 pounds
What is the maximum takeoff weight?
65,200 pounds
What is the maximum landing weight?
62,000 pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
58,000 pounds
What is the forward % MAC limit below 53,000 pounds?
13.8%
What is the forward % MAC limit at 65,200 pounds?
17.7%
What is the aft % MAC limit?
36%
What is the maximum aft % MAC limit with one inoperative stall warning and/or stick pusher?
20%
What is the maximum weight for cargo compartment one?
2800 pounds
What is the maximum cargo weight for compartment two?
1000 pounds
What is the maximum cargo weight for the forward compartment?
910 pounds
What is the maximum weight for the wardrobe?
160 pounds
What is the combined maximum weight for cargo compartment one and two?
2800 pounds
If the forward or aft cargo bays are used how far must a flight be from a suitable airport?
No more than one hour from a suitable airport
What are the flap zero manoeuvring load limits?
+2.5 G, -1.0 G
What are the maximum manoeuvring the loads flaps extended?
+2.0 G, -0.0 G
What is the maximum main fuel tank inbalance?
600 pounds
What are the approved flap settings for take off?
5°, 10°, 15°
What are the approved flap settings for cruise?
0°
What are the approved flap settings for approach?
5°, 10°, 15°
What are the approved flap settings for landing?
10°, 15°, 35°
Normal cabin differential
5.46 psi +/-0.1
Pitch jam airspeed limitation?
170 KIAS (max) or speed at which jam occurred whichever is higher
Maximum tailwind flap 35 landing contaminated runway?
10kts
How many emergency brake applications are available during single engine operations and a #2 hydraulic failure?
Approximately 6 applications on a full charge
How much crew oxygen is available in the event of an emergency descent?
Descent to 14000 ft in four minutes and a flight at 14,000 ft for 116 minutes.
What is a normal deice pressure and variance?
18 psi +/-3
At what speeds are the outboard spoilers activated and deactivated?
Deactivated at 170 KTS and reactivated decreasing through 165 KTS.
If not deactivated above 185 KTS or reactivated below 150 KTS, ‘SPLR OUTBD’ will illuminate.
Once the emergency lights are selected to on how long will they last?
20 minutes
When should the “brace brace brace” be commanded?
Given approximately 30 seconds prior to touchdown, Cabin Crew will be shouting the brace command - for an extended period of time during the final phase of landing.
In an emergency landing when should the “flight attendants be seated” signal be commanded?
Given approximately two minutes prior to landing
How long is a Q 400?
107’9”
What is the wingspan of a Q 400?
93’3”
What is the height at the tail of a Q 400?
Approximately 27 feet depending on weight and loading
What is the height of the wing on a Q 400?
12’10”
What is the prop diameter of a Q 400?
13’6”
What is the maingear wheelbase of the Q 400?
28’10”
Which surfaces are controlled by the Captain and FO’s control wheels after the Roll Disconnect handle is pulled?
Captain: Spoilers only (‘Captain’s are spoiled’)
FO: Ailerons only, and SPLR 1 and 2 switchlights will illuminate if control wheel is rotated over 50°.
Minimum Oxygen required for dispatch?
2 Crew: 1050 psi
3 Crew: 1450 psi (Note: 3 crew only if assigned duty to jump seat. DH/commuter doesn’t count as crew)
Temperature correction in Supplement section.