Q400 Aeroplane General

Dash8 - Q400 - Aeroplane General
12.1 AEROPLANE GENERAL
12.1.1 Introduction
The Dash 8-Q400 is a high wing aeroplane manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace with shared
interests from several partners (Figure 12.1-1). It is powered by two 5071 shaft horsepower PW
150A turboprop engines. Each engine drives a six bladed propeller. The Dash 8 is a two pilot
transport category aeroplane approved for instrument flight and in SAS versions approved for
operation to a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet.
In SAS versions the aeroplane seats from 58 to 72 passengers and two cabin crew members in
addition to the pilot, copilot, and flight observer. In SAS version It has a maximum take-off mass
of:
• 27987 kg (Basic Gross Mass)
• 28998 kg (Intermediate Gross Mass)
• 29257 kg (High Gross Mass)
The aeroplane has an Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system.
12.1.2 General
The fuselage (Figure 12.1-1) is constructed in three main parts:
• Forward
• Center
• Aft
The forward section includes the flight deck, which has the majority of controls, instruments, and
indications. Circuit breaker panels are located on the flight deck aft bulkhead, and behind the
pilot's and copilot's seats.
There is a forward baggage compartment on the right forward part of the fuselage, and an aft
baggage compartment forward of the aft pressure bulkhead. Both baggage doors open outwards
and can only be opened from the outside. The passenger compartment doors and one type II/III
exit can be opened from either the inside or outside.
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Figure 12.1-1
84F0601
FORWARD
Fuselage
SECTION
CENTRE AFT
SECTION SECTION
C Sections
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FLIGHT
COMP.
C
BAGG.
NOSE CABIN
FLIGHT COMP.
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FORWARD FORWARD AFT AFT AFT

PRESSURE PASSENGER PASSENGER BAGGAGE PRESSURE
M ltil
BULKHEAD DOOR DOOR DOOR BULKHEAD
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12.1.3 Controls and Indications - General
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12 13 14
10 11 9 8
9 15
8 6
7 5
6
5 16
4
17
3 18
2
1 1
22 21 20 19 22
LEGEND
1. Flow Control Levers. 12. Overhead Console.
2. Pilot's Map Table (Closed). 13. Standby Compass.
3. Steering Hand Control. 14. Caution & Warning Panel.
4. Pilot's Side Panel. 15. Landing Gear Alternate
5. Life Vest Stowage. Release Door.
6. Sun Visor. 16. Glareshield.
7. Eye Level Indicator. 17. Copilot's Side Panel.
8. Utility Light. 18. Copilot's Map Table (Open).
9. Dome Light. 19. Instrument Panel.
10. Emergency Escape Rope 20. Landing Gear Alternate
Storage. Extend Door.
11. Emergency Exit. 21. Centre Console.
22. Smoke Goggles.
Figure 12.1-2 Flight Deck and Equipment Layout
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5 6
4
4
3
3
2
ISCM
2
7
1
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
LEGEND
1. Variable Frequency AC Circuit Breaker Panel.
2. Headset Jacks.
3. Circuit Panel Light.
4. Oxygen Mask.
5. Mirror.
6. Viewer.
7. Avionics Circuit Breaker Panel.
8. Left DC Circuit Breaker Panel.
9. Fire Axe.
10. Fire Extinguisher.
11. Flashlights.
12. Observer's Seat.
13. Weight and Balance Manual.
14. Landing Gear Emergency Extension Handpump Handle.
15. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE).
16. Right DC Circuit Breaker Panel.
Figure 12.1-3 Aft Flight Deck and Equipment Layout
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3 14 5 6 7 8
- +
17 16 15 4 13 12 11 10 9
LEGEND
1. Ice protection panel. 10. Exterior lights panel (Right).
2. DC Control panel. 11. Cabin altitude panel.
3. Audible evacuation panel. 12. Engine start panel.
4. Flight data recorder. 13. APU Panel.
5. Fire protection panel. 14. PFD Altimeter units panel.
6. Panel lighting panel. 15. Altitude/differential placard.
7. AC Control panel. 16. Exterior lights panel (Left).
8. Air conditioning panel. 17. Cabin altitude indicator.
9. Emer. lights (Caution/Advisory)
panel.
Figure 12.1-4 Overhead Console
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NOTE
A
Pilot's equipment shown.
Copilot's equipment similar.
1
2
3 5
4
LEGEND
1. Transmit/Interphone PTT Switch.
2. Elevator Trim Switch.
3. Tactile Control Steering Pushbutton.
4. Autopilot Disengage Pushbutton.
5. ATC Ident Pushbutton.
Figure 12.1-5 Handwheel
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Figure 12.1-6 Left Glareshield Panel
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LEFT GLARE SHIELD CALLOUTS

1. AEROPLANE IDENTIFIER
2. ENGINE FIRE PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
3. ROLL OUTBD & ROLL INBD SPOILERS LIGHT
4. ELEVATOR TRIM PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
5. STICK PUSHER OFF SWITCHLIGHT
6. CLOCK
7. PULL UP GPWS TEST LIGHT & BELOW G/S LIGHT
8. A/P DISENGAGE LIGHT
9. TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH
10. CAUTION PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
11. WARNING PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
12. FLIGHT/TAXI SWITCH
13. PROPELLER GROUND RANGE LIGHTS
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2 3 4 5 6 7 3 2
POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES

RUD 1 SPLR 1 SPLR 2 RUD 2
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

OFF OFF OFF OFF
COURSE NAV SOURCE NOSE DN NAV SOURCE COURSE

IAS HDG
AP
VS NAV
YD
VNAV APPR
HDG ALT HDG

ALT BC
ALT
STBY HSI
SEL
NOSE UP SEL
1 8 1
01/05/00
b 13 01 d
Figure 12.1-7 Center Glareshield Panel
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CENTER GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS

1. HDG SELECTION KNOB
2. COURSE SELECTION KNOB
3. NAV SOURCE SELECTION KNOB
4. RUD 1 PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
5. SPLR 1 PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
6. SPLR 2 PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
7. RUD 2 PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
8. ALT SELECTION KNOB
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2 3 4 5 6
7
1 OY-KCA
9
11 10
Figure 12.1-8 Right Glareshield Panel
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RIGHT GLARE SHIELD CALLOUTS

1. TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH
2. AP DISENGAGE LIGHT
3. PULL UP GPWS TEST LIGHT & BELOW G/S LIGHT
4. CLOCK
5. ELEVATOR TRIM PUSH OFF SWITCHLIGHT
6. STICK PUSHER OFF SWITCHLIGHT
7. ENGINE FIRE PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
8. AEROPLANE IDENTIFIER
9. ANTI SKID SWITCH
10. WARNING PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
11. CAUTION PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
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Figure 12.1-9 Instrument Panel
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Figure 12.1-10 Forward Center Console
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1 2 3
OFF OFF
C C
O O
MAX
N N
T 1020
T
R R
O O P 0
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L R R 0 0
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L A P A L
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O T O T O P 0 F
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V C I
W
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A
B K N N K MIN L
ND R G E G 850
0
T A ON R ON 10 A
K
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FLIGHT START &
R T IDLE FEATHER P
0
O 15
PARK S
T
R
1 2 1 2 35
0
I NU
FUEL
M MAX OFF
REV
4 5 6 7 8
LEGEND
1. Emergency Brake Lever. 5. #1 Power Lever.
2. Control Lock Lever. 6. #2 Power Lever.
3. Flap Selector Lever. 7. #1 Condition Lever.
4. Elevator Trim Indicator. 8. #2 Condition Lever.
Figure 12.1-11 Center Console
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1 2 1
3 4
LEGEND
1. Audio and Radio Control Display Unit (ARCDU).
2. Trim Control Panel.
3. Engine and System Integrated Displays Control Panel (ESCP).
4. Weather Radar Control Panel.
Figure 12.1-12 Aft Center Console
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NAV SYS
PFD SYS NAV PFD
ELEC ENG FUEL
ENG ENG
SYS SYS SYS
DOORS ALL TEST

MFD1 SYS MFD2
NORM NORM
1 2 1 2
ED BRT
EFIS EFIS
ATT/HDG ADC
SOURCE SOURCE
OFF
Figure 12.1-13 Aft Center Console
ESCP CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO DOORS

1. DOORS SYS PUSHBUTTON (momentary action)
PUSH - shows doors system page on the MFD (upper area) with MFD 1 or MFD 2 set at SYS
- no action with another push
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1 2 3
GPWS FLAP STEERING RANGE

GRD CREW OVERRIDE
FWD AFT FO R W
A
R
D
5 4
LEGEND
1. Ground Crew Connection Annunciator.
2. GPWS Flap Override Switchlight.
3. Push to Talk (PTT) Switch.
4. Steering Range Label.
5. Steering Hand Control.
Figure 12.1-14 Steering Handwheel Console
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1 2 3 4
CIR BKR W/S WIPER PILOTS PROP O'SPEED

LIGHT ICE DETECT FLT PNL GOVERNOR
OFF
LIGHT OFF BRT TEST
T/O WARN ADC STALL WARN

TEST TEST 1 TEST 1 STEERING
OFF OFF
TEST 2 TEST 2
5 6 7 8
LEGEND
1. Circuit Breaker Panel Lighting Control Toggle Switch.
2. Windshield Wiper Ice Detection Light Pushbutton.
3. Pilot's Side Panel Dimmer Knob.
4. Propeller Overspeed Governor Test Toggle Switch.
5. Takeoff Warning System Test Toggle Switch.
6. Air Data Computer Test Toggle Switch.
7. Stall Warning Test Toggle Switch.
8. Nosewheel Steering Toggle Switch.
Figure 12.1-15 Pilot’s Side Panel
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1 2
3
CIRCUIT
W/S WIPER COPILOTS BREAKER
ICE DETECT FLT PNL PNL LTG
OFF
LIGHT OFF BRT
INPH XMIT
LEGEND
1. Windshield Wiper Ice Detection Light Pushbutton.
2. Copilot's Side Panel Dimmer Knob.
3. Circuit Breaker Panel Lighting Control Toggle Switch.
4. Microphone Interphone/Transmit Toggle Switch.
Figure 12.1-16 Copilot’s Side Panel
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CABIN TEMP LIGHTING NVS SYSTEM

°C
°F
TEMP CABIN DIM PSU ON/OFF PAUSE
DISPLAY OVERHD OVERHD TEST
NVS INOP
MID CABIN TEMP
WARM
DISPLAY CABIN DIM PSU
TEST SIDEWALL SIDEWALL ON/OFF
F/A CONTROL ENABLED

COOL BOARDING LAVATORY AIRSTAIR
DOOR
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
LEGEND
1. Temperature display. 11. PSU Power switch.
2. Temp. display test switch. 12. Airstair steps lighting
3. Temperature scale switch. switch.
4. Cabin sidewall lighting switch. 13. Lavatory lighing switch.
5. Cabin overhead lighting switch. 14. Boarding lights switch.
6. PSU Test switch. 15. Temperature decrease
7. NVS Inoperative advisory light. switch.
8. NVS On/Off switch. 16. Temperature increase
9. NVS Pause switch. switch.
10. F/A control enabled 17. Temperature scale.
advisory light.
Figure 12.1-17 Cabin (F/A) Attendant’s Panel
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Towing Switch
Description.
The TOW-NAV Lt Switch is a standard 2-position switch with a Guard that forces it to NORMAL
(the other is TOWING).
In addition there is a 7,5 Amp Circuit Breaker for the Power.
Power is taken directly from the main battery at a point behind the DC CONTROL panel and feed
via the TOW Circuit Breaker & Switch to a point behind the EXTERIOR LIGHTS panel.
The towing personnel shall only flip the guard and place the switch in TOW.
After towing is done, the guard is closed and the Switch goes to normal.
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93ft 3in.
(28.42m)
30ft 5in.
(9.27m)
13ft 6in.
(4.11m)
25ft 8in. *
(7.81m)
12ft 10in. *
(3.92m) 38.67in. * o
DIHEDRAL 2.5
(98.22cm)
43.31in.
(1.10m)
28ft 10in.
(8.80m)
NOTE
8ft 2in.
(2.48m) * Dimensions with respect to ground
reference line are approximate and
will vary with aeroplane configuration
and loading conditions.
12ft 4in.
(3.76m)
36ft 10in.
(11.22m)
10ft 9in. * 27ft 4in. *

(3.28m)
(8.34m)
45.94in. * 48.98in. * GROUND 60.85in. * 60.83in. *

(1.17m) (1.24m) REFERENCE LINE (1.55m) (1.55m)
101ft 10in.
(31.04m)
107ft 9in.
(32.83m)
Figure 12.1-18 Aeroplane Dimensions
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12.1.4 Description
12.1.4.1 Aeroplane Dimensions

The Dash 8 Q400 has a wing span of 28.42 m and a length of 32.83 m (Figure 12.1-18). The six
bladed propellers are 4.12 m in diameter, and clears the fuselage by 1.1 m). The wheel track is
8.80 m and the nose wheel to main wheel distance is 13.94 m. Using a nose steering of 70°
requires a minimum 25.7 m of pavement for a 180° turn (Figure 12.1-19).
The height to the bullet fairing, on top of the vertical stabilizer is about 8.26 m depending on the
aeroplane loading. The height to the wing tips is about 3.9 m.
12.1.4.2 Structural Design

The airframe structure is made from high strength aluminum alloys. The fuselage skins are
chemically milled and riveted to stringers and frames. Steel structural alloy is used in the landing
gear and certain airframe components. Other structural components are made from various
approved aluminum, steel or titanium materials. Magnesium is used in selected interior regions
of the flight deck, cabin and engine.
Composite panels include the:
• Radome (Fiberglass/honeycomb core)
• Nose Equipment Bay (Aramid fiber)
• Wing to Fuselage Fairings (Fiberglass)
• Tailcone (Aramid fiber)
• Tailcone with optional APU (Titanium)
• Bullet Fairing (Mybrid composite Glass/Aramid fiber)
• Dorsal Fin (Mybrid composite Glass/Aramid fiber)
• Stabilizer leading edge (Aramid fiber covered by rubber de-ice boots)
• Ice Protection Panels
12.1.5 Forward Section
12.1.5.1 Nose
The nose is in front of the forward pressure bulkhead. It contains the nose wheel well and an
unpressurized equipment deck, and the weather radar radome.
12.1.5.2 Flight Deck

The flight deck extends from the forward pressure bulkhead to a fixed bulkhead aft of the flight
crew seats. The windshield panels are laminated glass and the side window panels are a combi-
nation of laminated glass and plastic.
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R-4 R-6
R-1
70 R-2
84 ft. 5 in. (25.7 m)
MINIMUM PAVEMENT
R-5 WIDTH FOR 180 TURN
(WITHOUT BACKING UP)
R-3
APPROX. 2
DUE TO TIRE
SLIP
ITEM RADIUS
R-1 INNER GEAR 4 ft. 9 in. (1.52 m)
R-2 OUTER GEAR 33 ft. 10 in. (10.32 m)
R-3 NOSE GEAR 50 ft. 7 in. (15.41 m)
R-4 WING TIP 64 ft. 9 in. (19.74 m)
R-5 NOSE 54 ft. 10 in. (16.73 m)
R-6 ELEVATOR TIP 62 ft. 9 in. (19.13 m)
Figure 12.1-19 Aeroplane Turning Radius
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1
2
Figure 12.1-20 Wing Detail

3
4
5
6
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5 LEGEND
4 1. Aileron.
2 2. Geared Tab.
3. GND Adjustable Tab.
1
4. Roll Spoilers.
5. Outboard Flap.
6. Inboard Flaps.
12.1.6 Wings
A single, high aspect ratio, cantilevered wing is joined to the upper midsection of the fuselage
(Figure 12.1-20), and includes:
• Integral fuel tanks
• Nacelles and main gear mounting structures
• Ailerons
• Flaps
• Spoilers
The portions of the wing outboard of the engine nacelles are tapered and have a 2.5° dihedral.
Pneumatic deicer boots are installed on the leading edges of the center wing sections and out-
board from the landing lights. The wing has single slotted flaps extending from the side of the
fuselage to inboard of the ailerons.
Conventional ailerons are installed for lateral control and work with differential lateral control
spoilers on the upper wing skin. The spoilers also have a ground mode. When set the spoilers
extend on landing to reduce lift.
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4 3
LEGEND
1. Elevators.
2. Fore Rudder.
3. Trailing Rudder.
4. Vertical Stabilizer.
5. Bullet Fairing.
6. Horizontal Stabilizer.
Figure 12.1-21 Empenage
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106.0 in.
(269.2 cm) NOTE
OVERHEAD Dimensions are approximate

STORAGE BINS and may vary depending on
aircraft configuration.
25.9 in.
(65.7 cm)
20.3 in.
(50.8 cm)
76.9 in.
(195.3 cm)
Figure 12.1-22 Fuselage Cross Section

56.5 in.
(143.5 cm) 99.0 in.
(251.4 cm)
15.8 in.
(40.1 cm)
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24.3 in.
(61.7 cm)
71.8 in.
(182.3 cm)
12.4 in.
(31.5 cm)
80.0 in.
(203.2 cm)
108.8 in.
(276.3 cm)
12.1.7 Centre Section

The passenger cabin has a constant cross-section and bulkheads with a slightly flattened bottom
(Figure 12.1-22).
12.1.8 AFT Section

The aft section is unpressurized and is swept up from the center section. It consists of the rear
pressure dome and the supporting structure for the empennage. This area houses the air condi-
tioning packs and the APU. There is access to the interior of the aft fuselage section for inspec-
tion and maintenance.
Empenage
The empennage has a horizontal stabilizer with separate right and left elevators, and a vertical
stabilizer with fore and trailing rudders. The empennage is mounted on the aft fuselage section
(Figure 12.1-21).
Horizontal Stabilizer
The fixed incidence horizontal stabilizer is attached to the top of the vertical stabilizer. The lead-
ing edges are made from composite material and have pneumatic deicer boots bonded to them.
Elevators
Both elevators normally operate together, but can function independently if the pitch disconnect
system is operated. The elevators are hydraulically operated with artificial feel. Hydraulic actua-
tors are used for trimming.
Vertical Stabilizer
The vertical stabilizer and rearmost portion of the fuselage are constructed as one piece. The
leading edge is made from composite material and has a pneumatic deicer boot, with two cham-
bers, bonded to it. A composite bullet fairing is installed on top of the vertical stabilizer.
Rudder
The rudder has a fore and trailing section. The fore rudder is hinged to the rear vertical stabilizer
spar and the trailing rudder is hinged to the trailing edge of the fore rudder. The trailing rudder is
geometrically arranged to give a deflection twice that of the fore rudder. Two hydraulically pow-
ered actuators operate the rudder.
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12.1 AEROPLANE GENERAL

FORWARD FORWARD AFT AFT AFT

12.1.3 Controls and Indications - General

Figure 12.1-2 Flight Deck and Equipment Layout

Figure 12.1-3 Aft Flight Deck and Equipment Layout

Figure 12.1-4 Overhead Console

Figure 12.1-5 Handwheel

Figure 12.1-6 Left Glareshield Panel

LEFT GLARE SHIELD CALLOUTS

POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

COURSE NAV SOURCE NOSE DN NAV SOURCE COURSE

HDG ALT HDG

Figure 12.1-7 Center Glareshield Panel

CENTER GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS

Figure 12.1-8 Right Glareshield Panel

RIGHT GLARE SHIELD CALLOUTS

Figure 12.1-9 Instrument Panel

Figure 12.1-10 Forward Center Console

Figure 12.1-11 Center Console

Figure 12.1-12 Aft Center Console

DOORS ALL TEST

Figure 12.1-13 Aft Center Console

ESCP CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO DOORS

GPWS FLAP STEERING RANGE

Figure 12.1-14 Steering Handwheel Console

CIR BKR W/S WIPER PILOTS PROP O'SPEED

LIGHT OFF BRT TEST

T/O WARN ADC STALL WARN

Figure 12.1-15 Pilot’s Side Panel

LIGHT OFF BRT

Figure 12.1-16 Copilot’s Side Panel

CABIN TEMP LIGHTING NVS SYSTEM

F/A CONTROL ENABLED

Figure 12.1-17 Cabin (F/A) Attendant’s Panel

10ft 9in. * 27ft 4in. *

45.94in. * 48.98in. * GROUND 60.85in. * 60.83in. *

Figure 12.1-18 Aeroplane Dimensions

12.1.4.1 Aeroplane Dimensions

12.1.4.2 Structural Design

12.1.5 Forward Section

12.1.5.2 Flight Deck

Figure 12.1-19 Aeroplane Turning Radius

Figure 12.1-20 Wing Detail

Figure 12.1-21 Empenage

OVERHEAD Dimensions are approximate

Figure 12.1-22 Fuselage Cross Section

12.1.7 Centre Section

12.1.8 AFT Section

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