VREF - Landing Approach Speed (flaps 30, gear down)
147 KIAS (136,400 lbs)
144 KIAS (132,000 lbs)
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General Aircraft Information:
(The following settings are hard-set in the
aircraft's performance file.)
OPERATING ZERO-FUEL WEIGHT -- 74,432 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY -- 34,566 lbs.
WEIGHT WITH FULL LUEL LOAD -- 108,998 lbs.
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General Aircraft Limitations:
MAXIMUM ZERO FUEL WEIGHT -- 60,201 lbs.
MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT -- 115,500 lbs.
MAXIMUM FLAP EXTENDED ALTITUDE -- 20,000 ft.
MAXIMUM LANDNG WEIGHT -- 103,000 lbs.
MAXIMUM BANK ANGLE -- 30 degrees
MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE -- 20 degrees
LANDING FLAPS - It is standard procedure for WestWind
Airline Pilots to use a 30° flap setting for landing.
Normal procedure is to extend the flaps to landing
selection at 1,000 feet above field level. However,
they may be extended at a higher altitude when conditions
dictate (significant tailwind, too high and/or fast and
extenuating circumstances exist that prevent a go-around).
Give consideration to using full flaps (Flaps 35°) when
landing under adverse conditions (short runways with
reduced braking conditions). The 35° flap setting will
provide improved stopping capability and can reduce
stopping distance by approximately 300 feet.
Take-off and initial climb performance is dependant
on the aircraft's weight and the weather conditions.
Rotation speed (VR) and initial climb speed (V2+10 knots)
should be calculated prior to take-off. It is very
important that proper technique is used during the
rotation and initial climb. Over-rotation will result in
the aft of the fuselage contacting the runway.
Under-rotation results in an increased ground run. If the
rotation is handled improperly the initial climb
performance will be decreased. Initiate a smooth rotation
at VR to the initial climb attitude while keeping the
wings level. Adjust your initial climb attitude to
maintain V2+10. When performed correctly, the aircraft
should lift-off at 5-8° of deck angle.
The initial climb is divided into three segments:
1. Use take-off power to 1,500 feet above field
level and maintain V2+10. Do not exceed 20° of
deck angle.
2. After crossing 1,500 AFL. set climb power.
While accelerating to 160 kts. retract flaps to
1° and maintain 160-180 kts. to 3,000 AFL.
3. After crossing 3,000 AFL. lower the nose to
maintain a 500-1000 feet per minute rate of
climb to expedite acceleration to 250 kts.
Retract flaps on speed schedule.
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.