Limitations - Q400 Flashcards
Maximum Number of Occupants
Standard - 85 (74, 3, 2 + 6)
84 - 89 (78, 3, 2 + 6)
Max Ramp Weight
S - 29,089
84 - 29,665
Max Brakes Release Weight
S - 28,998
84 - 29,574
Max Landing Weight
S - 28,009
84 - 28,123
Max Zero Fuel Weight
S - 25,855
84 - 26,308
Forward Baggage (Locker 11)
413
Aft Baggage (Hold 41)
S - 1707
84 - 1270
Aft Baggage (Hold 42)
S - 453
84 - 454
Aft Baggage (Hold 41 and 42 combined)
S - 1707
84 - 1270
Manoeuvring Limit Load Factors
Flap retracted +2.5 g / -1.0 g
Flap extended +2.0 g / 0.0 g
Maximum operating altitude
25,000
Maximum operating altitude for takeoff and landing
10,000
Maximum operating ambient temperature limit
50°C or ISA +35°C whichever is lower
Minimum operating ambient temperature limit
-54°C
Maximum Runway Slopes
+2% - -2%
Crosswind and Tailwind Component - Hard Dry Runway
32 / 10 (10-20kts tailwind permitted per Flight Manual Supplement)
Crosswind and Tailwind Components - Standing Water, Slush, Loose Snow
14
Crosswind and Tailwind Components - Compacted Snow
20
Taxi Speed limits
Normal - 25 / 15
Narrow (15 - 18m width) - 15 / 10
Manoeuvring Speed (VA)
204
Turbulence Penetration Speed (VB)
210
Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE) F5 -
200
Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE) F10 -
181
Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE) F15 -
172
Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE) F35 -
158
Maximum Landing Gear Operation Speed (VLO)
200