Speeds/Limitations

Question 1

Maximum speed for opening a cockpit window?

Answer 1

200kt

Question 2

Maximum tyre speed?

Answer 2

195kt (on the ground)

Question 3

Landing gear speed limitations?

Answer 3

VLO(lower) = 250kt (0.60M)
VLE = 280kt (0.67M)
VLO(retract) = 220kt (0.54M)

Do not extend gear above FL250

Question 4

Flap Speeds

Answer 4

Config 1 = 230kt
Config 1+F = 215kt
Config 2 = 200kt
Config 3 = 185kt
Config Full = 177kt

Question 5

Vmo/Mmo?

Answer 5

350kt/0.82M

Question 6

Max wiper speed?

Answer 6

230kt (for wipers on)

Question 7

Turning speed limit (taxi)?

Answer 7

Note in FCOM: Above 76T do NOT exceed 20kt in a turn

Question 8

Maximum altitude/ceiling?

Answer 8

FL398

Question 9

Maximum demonstrated crosswind?

Answer 9

38kt

Question 10

Maximum tailwind for T/O and LDG?

Answer 10

10kt

Question 11

Maximum wind speed for pax doors, and cargo doors?

Answer 11

Pax = 65kt
Cargo (both) = 40kt or 50kt if AC nose is into wind or doors are on the leeward side (doors must be closed before wind reaches 65kt)

Question 12

“Happy place”?

Answer 12

Wheels on the horizon

Thrust:
60% (10,000’)
70% (20,000’)
80% (30,000’)