Falcon2000EX Limitations
9, 5/2014
GENERAL
Certification ................. Day, Night, VFR, IFR, Manual and Auto
CAT I Apr, Extended Overwater and Uninhabited terrain
Pass Door Weight Limit ................................ 1,200/440 per step
Max Wt on bag door ............................ 320(caution door rollers)
For Flight in Thunderstorm area ....... At least one display in WX
Flight Load Factor Limits FL UP ........................... +2.55 to -1.00
Flight Load Factor Limits FL DN ............................ +2.00 to 0.00
Above 20K’ Configuration Limit ...................... No Slats or Flaps
Flap Movement Limitation ......................... One Notch at a Time
WEIGHTS
Orig M1842 M2846&3390 3000&2846
Maximum Ramp Weight ........ 41,500 / 42,400 / 43,000 / 41,200
Maximum Takeoff Weight ...... 41,300 / 42,200 / 42,800 / 41,000
-M1842 ..................... Increased MRW/MTOW: 42,400/42,200
-M2846 .......................................................... 2000LX (winglet)
-M3390 ............... 2000LX (Incr. MRW/MTOW: 43,000/42,800)
-M3000 ........................................................................ 2000DX
Maximum Landing Weight ............................................... 39,300
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight ............................................ 29,700
Minimum Flight Weight .................................................... 21,149
Maximum Baggage Weight/Loading ................ 1,600/61.4#/sq.ft
Maximum Closet Loading .......................................... 81.9#/sq.ft
Maximum Payload ........................................................... 5,990#
SPEEDS
Design Maneuvering Speed (Va) ......................................... 198
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed SF1 ................................. 200
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed SF2 ................................. 190
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed SF3 ................................. 180
Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed (Vlo)............. 190/.70
Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed (Vle) ............. 245/.75
Minimum Control Speed Airborne (Vmca) .............................. 90
Minimum Control Speed Approach/Ldg (Vmcl) ...................... 90
Minimum Control Speed Ground (Vmcg)................................ 98
Max Windshield Wiper Operating Speed (Vwwo) ................. 215
Maximum Side Window Operating Speed ............................ 215
Maximum Tire Operating Speed .................................. 195kt GS
Maximum Operating Speed SL to 10K (Vmo) ........... 350 to 370
Maximum Operating Speed 25K to 38K (Mmo) ................. 0.862
Maximum Speed with Arthur Unit Inop (PITCH FEEL) ... 260/.76
Maximum Speed with a Hyd System Failed ................... 260/.76
Maximum Speed with UNWANTED SLATS ......................... 270
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed .................................... 280/.76
Maximum Speed with Mach Trim Inop (A/P Off) ................... .80
TAKOFF AND LANDING
Airport Pressure Altitude Takeoff (M2706) ...........-1,000-14,000
Maximum Runway Slope ................................................... +-2%
Maximum Tailwind Component .............................................. 10
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Dry Runway .................. 35
Landing Light Limits on Ground .............................. 15 on, 45 off
Runway Type .................................... Paved and Hard Surfaced
AUTOPILOT
Autopilot must not be engaged for TO and LDG
Minimum Altitude to Engage AP/FD ..................................... 400
Minimum Height to use AP on ILS w RadioAltim .................... 50
Min Height to use AP on ILS w/o RadioAltim/Non Prec Ap .. 160
Minimum Height During Circling Appr .................................. 500
Minimum Height During Cruise .......................................... 1,000
At TO, AP Must Not be Use........................................ < V2 + 10
At Go Around, AP Must Not be Used .........................< Vref + 10
At TO, GA pushbutton Must Not be Used (FD NOT to be used)
On Approach, AP/AT Must NOT be engaged for Appr/LDG with
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Airbrakes at AB2
AUTOTHROTTLE
Autothrottle Must not be Engaged During TO and LNDG
In FMS SPEED @TO/GA, for AT/TD engage ........ Clean config
Autothrottle TO/LDG engaged limits ............... 400’ TO/50’ LDG
Autothrottle Must be Disengaged for Go Around
In Icing Conditions, during APR, disengage AT if Min N1
Limitation Doesn’t Maintain Approach Speed
ENGINE
Pratt & Whitney ..................................................................308C
FADEC, Thrust ............................................... 6,998, uninstalled
TR .......................................................................... Ground Only
Engine Vibration Limit ................................. 0.96 in/sec average
ROTOR SPEED LIMITS
Normal/Max TO/Continuous, N1/N2........................... 102.5/102
Transient N1/ N2(20 seconds)..................................... 103.5/103
ITT LIMITS
Ground Start/Airstart ............................................................ 950
Restart Air/Ground ........................................................ 500/340
Maximum TO APR Transient (2 minutes) ............................ 905
Maximum TO APR (5 minutes) ............................................ 895
Takeoff Transient (45 seconds, then linear to 875 in 3min) . 890
Normal TO (5 minutes)......................................................... 875
Maximum Continuous .......................................................... 860
Flight Transient (20 seconds) ............................................... 890
Flight Transient (5 minutes) ................................................ 875
START TIMES
Start to 5.2% ........................................................................ 15s
Start to Lightoff ..................................................................... 20s
Lightoff to Idle....................................................................... 60s
Assisted Airstart Lightoff to Idle ............................................ 90s
Windmill Airstart Lightoff to Idle .......................................... 180s
APR when ...................... 10%N1 Split, abv max Clmb, <20,000’
# of Ignitors on when activated on grd / in air ...................... 1 / 2
N1 rotation by __% N2 ........................................................... 40
Starter Reengagement Max N2................................ 50% cutout
OIL PRESSURES
Min / Max Oil Pressure Starting....................................... 0 / 240
Min / Max Oil Pressure Ground and Flight Idle ............. 20 / 100
Min / Max Oil Pressure above Idle ................................ 36 / 100
Transient Oil Pressure 0 to 10psi .....................................20 sec
Transient Oil Pressure 10 to 20psi at Idle ........................90 sec
Transient Oil Pressure 10 to 36psi above Idle .................90 sec
Transient Oil Pressure 100 to 220psi ...............................90 sec
OIL TEMPERATURES
Maximum Oil Temperature ................................................... 135
Minumum Takeoff .................................................................. 27
Minimum Flight ....................................................................... 16
Transient (90sec) ................................................................. 143
Cold Start .............................................................................. -40
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Oil Quantity, flights > 10 hours .... >50% between MIN and MAX
GENERATOR/ELECTRICAL LIMITS
Maximum Output in Flt-Stabilized ........................................ 400
Maximum Output in Flt-Transient, 5 sec. ............................. 800
Maximum Output in Flt-Transient, 40 sec ............................ 600
Maximum Output in Flt-Transient, 160 sec .......................... 500
Maximum Output on Grd ...................................................... 300
Maximum Voltage of DC System ...................................... 29.5v
Batteries .... 2-24v 36Ah NiCad<s/n118>40Ah Ult Lo Mnt NiCad
Optional Battery ................................................ 42Ah Lead Acid
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Battery Warm CAS Message............................................ 48.9C
Battery HOT CAS Message.............................................. 71.1C
Battery life of Meggitt Stby gyro ...................................... 160min
Norm Battery life w 2 failed generators............................. 77min
Emer lights battery life ..................................................... 10 min
APU GENERATOR LIMITATIONS
Maximum Output –Stabilized 0-10,000’ ................................ 300
Maximum Output –Stabilzed 10,000 to 25,000’ .................... 250
Maximum Output –Stabilized 25,000 to 35,000’ ................... 200
Maximum Output, Transient, 40 sec ..................................... 450
Maximum Output, Transient, 180 sec ................................... 375
APU LIMITATIONS
Maximum Starting/Operating Altitude .............................. 35,000
Maximum N1 Speed ............................................................. 110
Maximum Starting Temperature ............................. 988C<10sec
Maximum Stabilized Temperature ..................................... 746C
Operation of APU with Pax in Cabin without crew monitoring is
forbidden
FUEL
Orig 3072 M3000 +3072
Left Wing Capacity .................. 6,092 / 6,064 / 6,091 / 6,064
Rear Tank Capacity ................. 1,962 / 1,962 / 1,224 / 1,224
Right Wing Capacity ................ 6,112 / 6,084 / 6,111 / 6,084
Front Tank Capacity ................ 2,564 / 2,564 / 1,268 / 1,268
Total Tank Capacity .............. 16,730 / 16,674 / 14,694 / 14,640
-M3072 .............. Wing fuel tank improvement (dry bay added)
-M3000 ........................................................................ 2000DX
Fuel Quan Management Cmptr MUST BE Operative at TO
Fuel Tank Min Temp ...................... 3C abv frzg pt of Fuel Used
Maximum Fuel Feed Pressure ....................... 50/3.5bar/350kpa
Refueling Req.............. Fuel Pumps OFF, No switch of Elec Src
Fuel Tank Front and Rear Size (ex DX) ..... 2560front/1960rear
EX/LX Front Tank _____# Larger than Rear ....................... 600
FQMC also manages ............. engine oil, hydraulic and APU oil
Fuel Remaining derived from ...... FMS (if both engines running)
At start, Boost Pump on ........................................Automatically
At shutdown, Boost Pump off ......................................Manually
Boost Pump @ Refueling .................................................... OFF
If Wing quantity low, warning at _____# .......................... <1,000
- _______ near tank ...................................................... LEVEL
-CAS message (white).........................................FUEL LEVEL
Second Low fuel warning <____#: ....................................... 250
-tank quantities synoptic shown in ................................. Amber
-CAS message (Amber) .........................................LOW FUEL
If Rear tank empties first, CAS: FUEL TRAPPED IN FWD TANK
Operating X-TK inhibits ................... Front and Rear Jet Pumps
Indication of Fuel Tank Pressure . Fwd side aft servicing cmpmt
Maximum Fuel Dissymmetry ............................................. 2,200
HYDRAULIC
Fluid Type.............................. MIL-H-5606/AIR3520/H515/H520
Pressure .................................................................. 3,000 +-200
System 1 source...................... Engine 1 pump & Eng 2 pump 1
System 2 source.................... Engine 2 Pump 2, Standby pump
Standby pump pressure .............................2,300 - 1,650 +-100
Standby pump duty ................. 1m. STBY PUMP PERMANENT
If Stby Pump connected to sys 1, CAS: ... STBY PUMP ON C#1
HYD 2 ISOL opens automatically ... On ground; in flt w slats ext.
(When selected to AUTO)
When HYD 2 ISOL closed, Stby P drives: .......... Elev & Rudder
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PNEUMATICS/PRESSURIZATION
BASC Opens HP more (to 100%) when ......... Wing Anti Ice On
ISOL Valve Closed Except ...............<300kias, A/I On, Eng. Fail
APU w BV in AUTO....... APU BV Open, PRVs and HPs Closed
If Wing Anti Ice ON:........... APU BV Closes, PRVs & HPs Open
Recirc valve auto closes .............. >15,000’/or by lever on valve
Outflow valves driven open w ... #1 &2LP/APU bld vac jet pump
FL press mode ......... holds cabin alt to 1,000’ til 22,000’ (9.0dif)
LOW cabin rate selected ........................... +400/-300 cabin rate
NORM cabin rate: ...................................................... +460/-400
EMERG press does: .................... closes 2 cold temp ctrl valves
Return to base press sequence ................if<5min fr TO/<6,000’
ECS page allows manual ovride entry of landing alt? ...........yes
Cabin Altitude at 47,000’ .................................................. 8,000’
Norm Pressurization Differential Limit ................................... 9.0
Outflow Valve Protection
-Cabin Alt. Max ..................................... 14,500 +-500 (closes)
-Max Differential Capsule ....................................... 9.3 (opens)
-Max Negative Differential ..................................... -0.3 (opens)
CHECK CABIN................................................. cabin alt >8,200’
CABIN ALTITUDE(“CABIN, CABIN”) ..... cabin alt >9,700’+-500’
CABIN PRESS TOO HIGH ................................................. 9.44
Cabin Dump Altitude Limit .................................... 14,500’+-500’
O2 Masks Auto Drop ............................................ 14,500’+-500’
ICE & RAIN PROTECTION
Anti Ice ON ......................... <10C with < 1mi visibility on ground
In Air.......................................+10 to -40SAT in visible moisture
Wing Anti Ice use on ground .................... Limited to brief check
Pwr allowance < Min Icing N1................ 3 minutes on Approach
Wing Heat in O’RIDE ...... shows O’RIDE in Synoptic-HP’s open
In O’RIDE –on BLD synoptic ........“O’RIDE” @HPs and wing A/I
OXYGEN
Tank sizes .................................................... 2,200 or 3,300 liter
Nominal Pressure..........................................................1,850psi
Delivery Pressure ...............................................................70psi
PBE O2 time avbl ............................................................ 15 min
Amber Synoptic O2 Gauge Range .......... 700 to 200 (top of red)
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UNRELIABLE AIRSPEED
Autothrottle....................................................................... Disconnected
Autopilot ............................................................................. Disengaged
YD ...................................................................................... Disengaged
Avoid large displacements or rapid movements of control surfaces.
Fly wings level.
Stabilize airplane altitude using, if necessary, Secondary Flight
Display altitude indication.
- FPV ................................................................................................. 0
- Pitch Attitude ......................................... Between 0 and 30 nose up
- Engine Power ................................................. Smoothly fully forward
DITCHING
Transmission of Distress Signal ............................................. MAYDAY
ATC transponder ............................................................MAYDAY code
Passengers ............................................................................Instructed
Life Jackets ................................................................ Donned-Checked
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING ..................... Push ON…Blue ON
RESOLUTION ADVISORY
Autopilot and Autothrottle ..................................................... Disconnect
Promptly and Smoothly ......................... Perform the Evasive Maneuver
RAs are presented on Pitch Scale as an Order of Path
If the Stall, GPWS or Windshear Occurs:
Immediatley stop the evasive maneuver.
Perform the procedure corresponding to the warning in progress.
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ENGINES: ALL OUT-(Holding)
-Recommended Airspeed ............................................ Drift down index
-LH & RH Audio Panel ...................................................... Select VHF 1
-RADIOS window: ATC/TCAS tab Active ATC .................. Select ATC 1
-ATC 1 transponder ....................................................... MAYDAY code
If APU Operative:
-Start APU within the airstart envelope ............................ Below 35,000’
-Establish airplane within engines airstart envelope ........ Below 26,000’
As soon as CABIN ALTITUDE message appears in CAS:
-Crew Oxygen masks................................................ NORMAL-Donned
-AUDIO panel: MIC selector.................. Depressed out (MASK)-Tested
ENGINES: ALL OUT-(Cruise conditions)
-Recommended Airspeed ............................................ MI 0.8/320 KIAS
-LH & RH Audio Panel ...................................................... Select VHF 1
-RADIOS window: ATC/TCAS tab Active ATC .................. Select ATC 1
-ATC 1 transponder ....................................................... MAYDAY code
If APU operative:
-Start APU within the airstart envelope ............................ Below 35,000’
-Establish airplane within engines airstart envelope ......... Below 26,000’
As soon as CABIN ALTITUDE message appears in CAS:
-Crew Oxygen masks ............................................... NORMAL-Donned
-AUDIO panel: MIC selector .................. Depressed out (MASK)-Tested
BOTH HYDR SYSTEM: -(CAS)
HYDR 2 ISOL pushbutton ................................... Pushed to set CLOSE
-Status Light ................................................................ Amber CLOSE
Autopilot and YD .................................................................Disengaged
Airspeed ....................................................... Below 260 KIAS / MI 0.76
FIRE APU
FIRE APU guarded pushbutton ................................................. Pushed
- Status Light ................................... Amber CLOSED flashing then on
- Status Light ............................................................... White DISCH 1
Airspeed .......................................................................Below 250 KIAS
APU DISCH 1 safetied pushbutton ............................................ Pushed
-Status Light ............................................................... Amber DISCH 1
WINDSHEAR: -(ADI)
-GA pushbutton ................................................................... Depressed
- Flight Director on both PDU................................................Displayed
-Flight Director......................................................................... Followed
-Autothrottle...................................................................... Disconnected
-Power Levers .................................................................................. TO
-AIRBRAKES handle ..............................................................Position 0
-Slats-Flaps handle ........................................................ SF2 maximum
At pilot’s discretion according to airplane height and vertical speed:
- Landing Gear Handle ................................................................... Up
-Disregard amber Low Speed Cue and TOO LOW FLAPS voice warn.
GROUND PROX WARN MODES 1-4, or TAWS: “PULL UP”
-Autopilot ......................................................................... Disconnected
-Level the Wings,
-Execute a positive pull up.
-Power Levers .................................................................................. TO
-AIRBRAKES handle ............................................................ Position 0
-Landing Gear................................................................................... Up
-Slat-Flap handle ........................................................... SF 2 maximum
-Maintain best path of climb until terrain clearance is ensured.
TCAS RA-RESOLUTION ADVISORY
-Disconnect autopilot and autothrottle.
-Promptly and smoothly perform the evasive maneuver.
-The resolution advisories (RAs) are presented on the pitch scale
(PDU) as an order in path.
If the stall, GPWS or windshear occurs:
-Immediately stop the evasive maneuver.
-Perform the procedure corresponding to the warning in progress.
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FIRE ENG..-corresponding engine:
Power lever ................................................................................. STOP
FIRE.. guarded pushbutton ........................................................ Pushed
-Status Light .................................... Amber CLOSED flashing then on
-Status Light (2) ..................................... White DISCH 1 and DISCH 2
Airspeed ...................................................................... Below 250 KIAS
DISCH 1 safetied pushbutton .................................................... Pushed
-Status Light .............................................................. Amber DISCH 1
If fire warning persists after 30 seconds:
DISCH 2 safetied pushbutton .................................................... Pushed
-Status Light .............................................................. Amber DISCH 2
2 GEN’S FAIL: -(CAS)
LH and RH AUDIO panels ................................................ Select VHF 1
RADIOS window: ATC/TCAS tab Active ATC ................... Select ATC 1
WHEEL XX OVHT or WHEEL LH & RH OVHT: -(CAS)
Airspeed ........................................................ Below 190 KIAS / MI 0.70
Landing Gear .......................................................................... Extended
Airspeed ........................................................ Below 245 KIAS / MI 0.75
ANTI-ICE: BRAKE status light (if installed) .............. Unlighted-Checked
AIR CONDITIONING SMOKE: smoke at air con outlets
Crew Oxygen Masks .............................. Donned-100%+EMERGENCY
Smoke goggles ............................................... Donned-Vent valve open
AUDIO panel: MIC selector ................... Depressed out (MASK)-Tested
PAX OXYGEN controller ........................................................... O’RIDE
- Passenger masks ................................................................. Donned
- NO SMOKING status light ................................................... Blue ON
ELECTRICAL SMOKE OR FIRE / SMOKE REMOVAL:
Crew Oxygen Masks .............................. Donned-100%+EMERGENCY
Smoke goggles ...............................................Donned-Vent valve open
AUDIO panel: MIC selector .................. Depressed out (MASK) -Tested
NO SMOKING pushbutton .........................................Pushed to set ON
- Status light ........................................................................... Blue ON
ONLY IF NO FLAME IN THE CABIN:
PAX OXYGEN controller ........................................................... O’RIDE
- Passenger masks ................................................. Donned- Checked
RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
Crew Oxygen Masks ....................................................... Donned-100%
AUDIO panel: MIC selector ................... Depressed out (MASK)-Tested
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING pushbutton....... Pushed to set ON
- Status lights (2) .................................................................... Blue ON
PAX OXYGEN controller ........................................................... O’RIDE
- Passenger masks ................................................. Donned- Checked
Apply EMERGENCY DESCENT
EMERGENCY DESCENT
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING pushbutton ...... Pushed to set ON
- Status lights (2) ................................................................... Blue ON
Autopilot ............................................................................. Disengaged
Power Levers .................................................................................. Idle
AIRBRAKES handle .............................................................. Position 2
Descent airspeed: MMO / VMO, smooth air conditions.
ATC transponder ........................................................... MAYDAY code
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PARK BRAKE.................................................................................. Set
ATC – Distress transmission......................................................... Notify
Passengers ........................................................................... Instructed
FORCED LANDING
Transmission of Distress Signal .............................................. MAYDAY
ATC transponder ........................................................... MAYDAY code
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING pushbutton …Push ON.. Blue ON
Passengers............................................................................ Instructed