Limits Flashcards
Airspeed Limitations
Maximum Operating Speed - Vmo
Vmo 370 KIAS - do not exceed this airspeed in any operation
Mmo 0.72 M - do not exceed this Mach number in any operation
Airspeed Limitations
Maximum Operating Manoeuvring Speed - Vo
Manoeuvring speed for aileron
Manoeuvring speed for rudder
Manoeuvring speed for elevator
Aileron - 370 KIAS
Rudder - 220 KIAS (no full or abrupt (<1s) control movements above this speed)
Elevator - 220 KIAS (no abrupt movements above this speed)
Airspeed Limitations
Maximum speed with flaps or landing gear extended or operating - Vfe, Vle, Vlo
180 KIAS - do not extend or retract landing gear or flaps above this speed. do not exceed this speed with landing gear or flaps extended
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Maximum ramp weight (MRW)
6878lb (3120kg)
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Maximum take off weight (MTOW)
6834lb (3100kg)
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Maximum landing weight (MLW)
6834lb (3100kg)
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW)
6062lb (2750kg)
Maximum operating altitude
25 000ft
Tyre pressure limits for MTOW and MLW of 3100kg (6834lb)
Nose
154psi (10.6 bar)
Icing conditions - flight
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited
Tyre pressure limits for MTOW and MLW of 3100kg (6834lb)
Main
143psi (9.8 bar)
Flight load factor limits
Flaps and landing gear retracted
+8g and -4g
Flight load factor limits
Flaps retracted, landing gear extended
+8g and -4g
Flight load factor limits
Flaps not fully retracted
+4g and 0g
Flight load factor limits
Landing gear in transition
+2g to 0g
Flight load factor limits
Maximum flight time at less than 0g
45 seconds
Flight load factor limits
Abrupt movement (<1s) of the aileron from neutral to full deflection
+5g and -1g
Cabin pressurisation limits
Maximum cabin differential pressure
A second relief valve limits the maximum cabin differential pressure to
3.76psi.
4.51psi if the CPCV fails
Outside air temperature limits
Minimum
-55°C (-67°F)
Outside air temperature limits
Maximum
+55°C (131°F)
Outside air temperature limits
Engine start with ground power
-40°C (-40°F)
Outside air temperature limits
Engine start without ground power
-10°C (14°F)
Aircrew limits
Minimum required aircrew
One qualified pilot in the front cockpit. Two pilots are required for IFR operations if no autopilot is installed, or if an autopilot is installed but not operational
Aircrew equipment
The aircrew must be strapped in, wear an oxygen mask and must have helmet visor down at all times when in the cockpit with the ejection seat safety pin removed except if required to releive an immediate aeromedical occurrence (eg. airsickness, valsalva, eye irritation) but only for the time needed to remedy the condition
Escape system limitations
The ejection seat has demonstrated safe pilot ejection up to ___ KIAS and down to __ KIAS
370 KIAS and down to 0 KIAS at ground level. If ejection is required, eject below the demonstrated safe speed if possible
Escape system limitations
Ejection seat raise-lower switch
Should not be operated for 5 minutes after it has been operated for 1 minute
Escape system limitations
Ejection seat boarding mass limits minimum and maximum
Minimum 55.8kg (123lb)
Maximum 120.4kg (265lb)
Canopy limitations
The canopy must not be opened on the ground when the crosswind component exceeds ___ kt
35 kt. The canopy may be opened on the ground with the engine at IDLE power only so far as to operate the canopy hold-open strut
Canopy limitations
For canopy operation with wind above ___ kt, point the aircraft ____
Canopy operation with wind above 35 kt, point the aircraft in to the wind
Canopy limitations
The aircrew must observe the following safety precautions before closing the canopy
Wear a helmet and mask with the visor lowered
There are no personnel within the CFS blast area (10 metres radius forward of the wing trailing edge) unless shielded beneath the wing
Autopilot limitations
Minimum and maximum speed
Minimum - 1.3 Vs
Maximum - Vmo and Mmo (370 KIAs and 0.72 M)
Autopilot limitations
Engagement height and altitude
At or above 400ft AGL, and up to 25,000ft AMSL
Autopilot limitations
Maximum glideslope angle for ILS and the maximum glidepath angle for RNP approaches is __°
4°
Autopilot limitations
Minimum usage height for 3D approaches in GS or VGP mode
200ft
Autopilot limitations
The maximum engagement attitudes
±50° in pitch
±75° in roll
Autopilot limitations
PFD primary navigation source
The autopilot APR mode will not function when MC is the primary navigation source selected on the PFD
External lighting
Dimmed ___ and ___ lights provide reduced light output for use in formation flying at night.
Light output is insufficient to conform to aircraft certification standards when dimmed and dimmed lighting should _______________
NAV and ANTI COLL lights
Not be used unless required
Propeller limitations
Avoid stabilised ground operation with the NP between ___ and ___ RPM when the surface wind is from behind the propeller disc.
High stresses can be generated and propeller blade fatigue failure can occue
1600 and 1950 RPM
Engine oil limitations
Approved oil type
Engine oil type II only. Do not mix oil brands or types. Engine damage can occur
Engine oil limitations
How many approved oil brands?
6
AeroShell Turbine Oil HTS ASTO 560
AeroShell Turbine Oile 500
Royco Turbine Oil 500
Mobil Jet Oil II
Eastman (BP) Turbo Oil 2380
Turbonycoil 600
Engine oil limitations
Engine oil level must be maintained between ___ and ___
Between MIN and MAX HOT
Fuel limitations
Maximum fuel pressure for pressure refuelling
50 psi
Fuel limitations
How many approved fuel grades and specifications?
~8
JET A
JET-A-1
JET-B
JP-4
JP-5
JP-8
Any fuel which complies with the latest revision of PWC Service Bulletin No 18104
Alternative jet fuels in accordance with ASTM D7566 re-designed to ASTM D1655
Fuel limitations - anti-icing additives
Concentrations of more than the maximum (___% by volume) may cause damage to the ____ ____ and _____ of the fuel tanks.
Damage my also occur in the ____ ______ and _____ components
0.15% by volume may cause damage to the protective primer and sealants of the fuel tanks.
Damage may also occur in the fuel system and engine components
Fuel limitations - anti-icing additives
Must be used for all flight operations where fuel temperatures below __°C may be achieved
0°C
Fuel limitations - anti-icing additives
That conform to the specification _____________ are approved for use
MIL-DTL-85470A
Fuel limitations - anti-icing additives
Should be compliant with PWC Service Bulletin No ______
18104
Approved aerobatic manoeuvres
Can be performed singly or in combination
____ turn
Loop
Lazy __
____ 8
Cha____
___-edge flight
Roll off the top (______)
_____ roll
In_____ flight (maximum __s)
Erect spin (__ turns maximum, ___ up, ___ up, ___ only)
Rolling ____
_____ half-roll
Aileron ____
______ roll
Hesitation _____
Slow ____
____over
____ turn
Stall turn
Loop
Lazy 8
Cuban 8
Chandelle
Knife-edge flight
Roll off the top (lmmelmann)
Vertical roll
Inverted flight (maximum 45s)
Erect spin (6 turns maximum, gear up, flaps up, idle only)
Rolling circle
Climbing half-roll
Aileron roll
Barrel roll
Hesitation roll
Slow roll
Wingover
Derry turn
Aerobatic manoeuvres not approved
Manoeuvres with flaps extended
Manoeuvres not listed above
Icing conditions
When the OAT is less than __°C and visible moisture is present, ensure ____ and ____ de-ice switches are selected on
Less than 4°C, ensure INTAKE and PROP de-ice switches are selected on
Canopy limitations
Do not open the canopy ______
The canopy must be ______ prior to _____
Do not open the canopy in flight
The canopy must be closed and locked prior to ejection
Landing
Maximum touchdown sink rate
600 ft/min
Landing
Maximum demonstrated crosswind component
24 kt
Mission system
The PC-21 tactical training system is limited to use for training in ___. The tactical training displays that are initiated through the MFD ___ page are not to be selected on the MFDs in ___.
VMC
OPS page
IMC
Mission system
Air-to-air and air-to-ground modes ________
are not to be selected in IMC
Aircraft structure and storage limitations
Not more than __ people with a total mass of ___kg (___lb) may simultaneously stand on the walkway
3 people, 300kg (661lb)
Aircraft structure and storage limitations
Maximum baggage weight in the baggage compartment
25kg (55lb)
Aircraft structure and storage limitations
Do not open the engine cowling doors on the ground with ______
the engine running
Aircraft structure and storage limitations
Avoid opening the cowling doors in gusty conditions. If the cowling doors must be opened, the door must be supported by ______, or the aircraft must ______
holding it, or the aircraft must be moved to a location protected from the wind (eg a hangar)
Aircraft structure and storage limitations
Access doors should not
be left in the open position during periods of inactivity and never whilst the aircraft is unattended
Power plant limitations
Starting
Max ITT (°C)
ITT
860-910 max 20s
910-1000 max 5s
Power plant limitations
Ground idle
Max ITT (°C)
ITT
750 (between 50.7% and 61.4% NG)
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
SHP
SHP
1600
Power plant limitations
Transient
Torque (FT LB)
Torque (FT LB)
4874 (max 20s)
Power plant limitations
Starting
Oil Press (PSI)
Oil Press (PSI)
200 max
Power plant limitations
Starting
Oil Temp (°C)
Oil Temp (°C)
-40 min
Power plant limitations
Ground idle
NG (%)
NG (%)
54 min
Power plant limitations
Ground idle
Oil Press (PSI)
Oil Press (PSI)
80 min
Power plant limitations
Ground idle
Oil Temp (°C)
Oil Temp (°C)
-40-105
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
Torque (FT LB)
Torque (FT LB)
4202
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
Max ITT (°C)
ITT (°C)
860
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
NG (%)
NG (%)
104
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
NP (RPM)
NP (RPM)
2000
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
Oil Press (PSI)
Oil Press (PSI)
90-125
Power plant limitations
Take off max continuous
Oil Temp (°C)
Oil Temp (°C)
10-105
Power plant limitations
Transient
Max ITT (°C)
ITT (°C)
860-910 (max 20s)
Power plant limitations
Transient
NG (%)
NG (%)
104
Power plant limitations
Transient
NP (RPM)
NP (RPM)
2200 (max 20s)
Power plant limitations
Transient
Oil Press (PSI)
Oil Press (PSI)
70-130
Power plant limitations
Transient
Oil Temp (°C)
Oil Temp (°C)
0-105
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Minimum flying weight
5136lb (2330kg)
Aircraft Weight Limits (Aerobatic)
Baggage weight
55lb (25kg)