MD-88/90 Limitations Flashcards
Maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind Component
10 kts
Or as permitted by Delta Special page
Maximum Operating Altitude
37,000 feet
Maximum Takeoff and Landing Pressure Altitude
8,500 feet
Maximum takeoff and landing crosswind component
30 kts (including gusts)
Turbulent air penetration speed
Lower of:
280 +- 5 kts
.77 +- .02M
Wing landing lights cooling
- 5 minutes after initial extension or retraction
- 5 minutes after subsequent extension or retraction
Lamps should be off in still air periods greater than 10 minutes
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW)
-88 150,500
-90 166,500
9219 168,500
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
-88 149,500
-90 166,000
9219 168,000
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW)
-88 139,500
-90 142,000
9219 142,000
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW)
-88 122,000
-90 132,000
9219 132,000
Maximum relief valve pressure
8.32 PSI
Maximum 🔼 P
8.07 PSI
Autopilot engagement
Do not engage on takeoff below 400 AGL
Non-ILS approaches, disconnect no later than 50ft below MDA
Coupled approaches not using autoland, disconnection required if AP TRIM light is on 3 seconds after stabilized and on glideslope
FMS Vertical and Lateral Engagement
NAV must not be engaged to FD or AP in climb until above 400 AGL
VNAV must not be engaged to FD or AP in climb until above 1000 AGL
NAV and VNAV must be manually engaged for landing approach when below 400 AGL
Autoflight (OEI)
Coupled ILS approaches not permitted. Disconnect prior to GS capture
Use of windshear guidance is prohibited