PC-21 A/C Limits Flashcards
Maximum Ramp Weight
3120 kg / 6878 lb
Maximum Take-Off Weight
3100 kg / 6834 lb
Maximum Landing Weight
3100 kg / 6834 lb
Maximum Zero-Fuel Weight
2750 kg / 6062 lb
Load Factor Limit - Flaps and Landing Gear Retracted
+8g to -4g
Load Factor Limit - Flaps not fully retracted
+4g to 0g
Load Factor Limit - Landing gear travelling
+2g to 0g
Load Factor Limit - +5g to -1g
Abrupt movement of aileron from neutral to full deflection is prohibited
Load Factor Limit - Landing gear extended and flaps retracted
+8g to -4g
Maximum operating altitude limit
25000ft (7620m)
OAT Limits
Min - -55C (-67F)
Max - 50C (122F)
Engine start with ground power - -40C (-40F)
Engine start without ground power - -10c (14F)
Cabin Pressurisation Limit
Max cabin differential pressure 3.76psid
A second relief valve limits the max cabin differential pressure to 4.51psid in event of a failure of the Cabin Pressure Control-Valve
Tire Pressure (For max t/o / landing weight 3100kg (6834lb)
Nose - 154 psig
Main - 143 psig
Canopy operating limitations (3)
- Do not open on ground when crosswind component exceeds 35 kts
- Prohibited to open in flight
- Prohibited to open at high power settings on ground
Safety precautions before closing canopy
- Aircrew must wear helmet and mask with visor lowered
- No personnel within a 10m CFS blast radius, forward of wing trailing edge
- Any personnel remaining within the CFS blast area are shielded beneath the wing