OPERATING LIMITATIONS

Weight MODEL 550 MODEL 551

Maximum Ramp Weight • 13,500 Pounds 12,700 Pou nd s
Maximum Takeoff Weight - 13,300 Pounds 12,500 Pou nds
Maximum Landing Weight • 12,700 Pounds 12,000 Pou nd s
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight* 9500 Pounds 9500 Pou nd s
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight* 11,000 Pounds 11,000 Pounds
Maximum takeoff and landing weights may be additionally restricted due to
altitude, temperature and field length.
*Airplanes -0001 thru -0505: 9500 pounds zero fuel weight is standard, and

I 11,000 pounds zero fuel weight is optional; airplanes -0550 thru -0626, 11,000
pounds zero fuel weight is standard.
Center-of-Gravity
Forward Limit:
At 8540 pounds or less - 18.0% MAC (276.1 inches aft of datum)
At 13,300 pounds - 22.6% MAC (279.8 inches aft of datum)
At 12,500 pounds - 21.8% MAC (279.2 inches aft of datum)
(Straight line variation between 18.0 and 22.6% MAC)
Aft Limit: 30.0% MAC (285.8 inches aft of datum)
I Airspeed (Airplanes Not Incorporating SBSS0-32-14)
Maximum Operating Speed° (VMO/~ol
Above 28,000 Feet • • • • • • • • • • • • .705 Mach
Between 14,000 Feet and 28,000 Feet. • • • • 277 KIAS
(With 11,000 Pounds ZFW, 14,000 to 30,500 Feet) • 262 KIAS
Below 14,000 Feet. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 262 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed (VA) • • • • Refer to Section II of the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual
&
Flaps - 15° (T.O. APPR. Position) 202 KIAS
Flaps - 40° (LAND Position) 176 KIAS
Landing Gear Operating Speed - (VL0 ) 176 KIAS
Landing Gear Extended Speed - (VLE) • • 176 KIAS
Speed Brake Operation Speed - (VsB> • • No Limit
Minimum Control Speed - Airborne (YMCA) . . . . 77 KIAS
Minimum Control Speed - Ground (VMCG) 62 KIAS
Maximum Tire Ground Speed • • • • • • • • • • • • • 165 Knots
I Autopilot Operation • • 277 KIAS or 0.705 MACH
262 KIAS below 14,000 Feet
Airspeed (Airplanes Incorporating SBSS0-32-14)
Maximum Operating Speed (V~
Above 28,000 Feet. • • • • •0/~ 0 )
. • •705 Mach
Between 14,000 Feet and 28,000 Feet • • • • • 277 KIAS
(With 11,000 Pounds ZFW, 14,000 to 30,500 Feet) 262 KIAS
Below 14,000 Feet • • · 262 KIAS
Ref;r to ·se~ti~n i1 of th; FAA
0

Maneuvering Speed (VA) Approved

Airplane Flight Manual
Flaps - 15° (T.O. &APPR. Position) • 202 KIAS
Flaps - 40° (LAND Position) •••••••
Landing Gear Operating Speed, Extend - (VLO Extend) 176 KIAS
250 KIAS
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Airspeed (Airplanes Incorporating S8550-32-·14) (Continued)

Ma ximum Landing Gea r Operating Speed Retract - (VLO Retract) 200 KIAS
Landing Gear Ext ended Speed - (VLE) : 277 KIAS
Speed Bra ke Operation Speed - (v ) . No Limit
58
Minimum Control Speed - Airborne (VMCA) 77 KIAS
Minimum Control Speed - Ground (V ) 62 KIAS
Ma ximum Tire Ground Speed . ~CG_ • • 165 Knots
Autopilot Operation 277 KIAS or 0.705 MACH
262 KIAS below 14,000 Feet
Altitude
Ma ximum Operating Altitude 43,000 Feet
Takeoff and Landing
Maximum Altitude • • . • . . . • . 14,000 Feet
Crosswind Component . • • 23 Knots (Demonstrated, Not Limiting)
Ma ximum Runway Water/Slush Accumulation . • • • . . . . 0.4 Inches
Ma ximum Ambient Temperature ISA +39°C (Refer to Chart on Page 1-6B
Minimum Ambient Temperature • • . • -54°C
Autopilot and Yaw Damper Must be OFF.
Vertical navigation system must be OFF below 500 Feet AGL .
Weight and Balance Data
The airplane should be operated in accordance with the approved loading sche-
dule. (Refer to Weight and Balance Data Sheet and Model 550 Citation II Weight
and Balance Manual.)

Engine Fan Inspection

To ensure accurate fan speed thrust indication, inspect the fan for damage
prior to each to each flight.
NOTE
Refer to exterior inspection in the Nor~al Pro~edures Section
of this manual for engine duct and fan 1nspect1on.

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Battery and Starter Cycle Limitations

Starter Limitation Three engine starts per 30 minutes. Three cycles of
operation with a 30-second rest period between cycles
is permittted.
NOTE
This limitation is independent of starter power source;
i.e., battery, generator assisted cross start or external
power unit.
Battery Limitation Three engine starts per hour. See notes (2) and (3).
NOTE
(1) If battery limitation is exceeded, a deep cycle
including a capacity check must be accomplished to
detect possible cell damage. Refer to Chapter 24
of the Maintenance Manual for procedure.
(2) Three generator assisted cross starts are equal to
one battery start.
(3) If an external power unit is used for start, no
battery cycle is counted.
(4) Use of an external power source with voltage in
excess of 28 VDC or current in excess of 1000 amps
may damage the starter.
Starting ITT of over 500°C is not
normal. Action should be taken as
illustrated in the Starting Starting Envelope
Envelope if this occurs.
Minimum starting oil temperature 700
is minus 40°C.
650
ITT
oc 600

550
500
0 .5 10 15
Time - Seconds

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Prolonged Ground Operation

Continuous engine ground static operation up to and including five minutes at
takeoff thrust is limited to ambient temperatures not to exceed ISA + 36°C.
Continuous ground operation of the starter-generator above 325 amps is pro-
hibited.
Limit ground operation of pitot/static heat to two minutes to preclude damage
to the angle-of-attack system.
On A/C Units -0482 and On, operation in GND bleed mode at power settings
greater than 70% turbine RPM (N ) for the right engine is prohibited.
2
Hydraulic Fluid
Approved Fluids:
Skydrol 500A, B, B-4, C or LD-4
Hyjet, Hyjet W, Hyjet III, IV, or IVA I
Oil
Approved Oils:
Mobil Jet Oil II
Exxon Turbo Oil 2380*
Aeroshell Turbine 560
Aeroshell Turbine 500
Mobil Jet Oil 254
Royco Turbine Oil 560
I
Castrol 5000 Royco Turbine Oil 500
CAUTION

WHEN CHANGING FROM AN EXISTING LUBRICANT FORMULATION TO

A "THIRD GENERATION" LUBRICANT FORMULATION (AERO SHELL/-
ROYCO TURBINE OIL 560 OR MOBILE JET 254) THE ENGINE MANU-
FACTURER STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SUCH A CHANGE SHOULD
ONLY BE MADE WHEN AN ENGINE IS NEW OR FRESHLY OVERHAULED.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON USE OF THIRD GENERATION
OILS, REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURERS PERTINENT OIL
SERVICE BULLETINS.

In addition, oils listed for the engine in the latest rev1s1on to Pratt and
Whitney Canada Inc. Service Bulletin Number 7001 are approved.
Should it be necessary to replenish oil consumption losses when oil of the
same brand (as tank contents) is unavailable, then the following require-
ments apply:
For contingency purposes, oil replenishment using any other approved
oil brand listed is acceptable provided:
1. The total quantity of added oil does not exceed two U.S. quarts in any 400-
hour period.
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Oil (Continued)
2. If it is required to add more than two U.S. quarts of dissimi~ar oil
brands, drain and flush complete oil system and refill w_1th an
approved oil in accordance with Engine Maintenance Manual instruc-
tions.
Should oils of nonapproved brands or of different viscosities become i~te:-
mixed, drain and flush complete oil system and refill with an approved 011 in
accordance with Engine Maintenance Manual instructions.
I Minimum oil temperature for starting is 40°C.
Alcohol
Use TT-I-735 Isopropyl Alcohol for windshield anti-ice.
Enroute Operational Limits (A/C -0115 thru -0295 Except A/C
Incorporating S855-54-4)
Maximum Operating Altitude . 43,000 Feet
Maximum Ambient Temperature ( Refer to Figure 1-1)
Minimum Ambient Temperature (Refer to Figure 1-1)
Generator Load. 400 Amps Up to 25,000 Feet
250 Amps Above 25,000 Feet
Enroute Operational Limits (A/C -0002 thru -0114, -0296 thru -SOS and
A/C -0115 thru -0295 Incorporating S8565-54-4)
Maximum Operating Altitude. 43,000 Feet
Maximum Ambient Temperature ( Refer to Figure 1-1)
Minimum Ambient Temperature (Refer to Figure 1-1)
Generator Load. 400 Amps Up to 35 ,000 Feet
325 Amps Above 35 ,000 Feet
HF/ADF Systems
The ADF bearing information may be erratic when keying the HF transmitter
Should this occur, disregard the ADF bearing during periods of transmission:
Airplane Battery
If the BATT O'HEAT light illuminates during ground operation, do not takeoff
until after the proper maintenance procedures have been accomplished.
Fuel
CAUTION

THESE FUELS, EXCEPT MILITARY JP-4, JP-5 and JP-8 REQUIRE

THE ADDITION OF ANTI-ICE ADDITIVE (MIL-I-27686E); REFER
TO SECTION III FOR BLENDING OF ANTI-ICE ADDITIVES AND
CHECK OF CONCENTRATION.
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Fuel (Continued) I
Approved Fuels
Jet A (Co11111ercial Kerosene) Jet Band Aviation
Jet A-1, Jet A-2, JP-4 Gasoline
JP-5 and JP-8
Minimum Fuel Temperature
(Takeoff ) -29°C -54°C -54°C
Minimum Fuel Temperature
(Starting) -23°C -54°C -54°C
Maximum Fuel Temoerature +50°C +50°C +32°C
Maximum Altitude 43,000 Feet 43.000 Feet 18.000 Feet
Fuel Control Density
Adjustment for Optimum
Engine Acceleration 0.81 0.79 0.73
Maximum allowable quantity differential between tanks is 600 pounds.
Anti-icing additive (MIL-I-27686E) must be used in fuels not already
premixed. Concentration shall be a minimum of 0.06% and a maximum of 0.15% by
volume. Refer to SERVICING, SECTION IV for additive procedures.
*Boost Pump - ON; When low fuel lights illuminate or at 169 pounds or less
indicated fuel.
Use of Aviation Gasoline, all grades, is permitted for a maximum of 50 hours
between overhauls if the following operating conditions are met:
1. Maximum fuel temperature and ambient air temperature of 32°C.
*2. Boost pumps ON.
3. Maximum operating altitude of 18,000 Feet.
4. Hours used entered in Log Book. Use of AvGas in partial concentrations is
covered in SERVICING, SECTION IV.

Tire Pressure
Main Gear: Model 550 - 108, +5, -5 PSI
Model 551 - 100, +5, -5 PSI
Nosewheel: 120, +5, -5 PSI
Maneuver Load Factor G Limit
-1.52 to +3.8
Flaps Up . . O to 2 .0
Flaps Extended
These accelerations limit the angle of bank in turns and limit the severity
of pullup maneuvers.
Landing
*To crossfeed, turn boost pump OFF on side opposite selected tank.
3.5 G I
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Pressurization Differential
Nonnal (Both Valves)
0 to 8.8 PSI
Cabin

Seats
For takeoff and land;ng, all seats must be upr;ght and outboard. The seat
adjacent to the emergency exH must be fully tracked toward the rear of the
a;rplane to ensure unobstructed access to emergency ex;t.
Fan

To meet smoke detect;on cr;ter;a, the cab;n (OVHD) fan must be operating any
t;me the aft cabfo prhacy curtafo ;s closed. If the fan ;s fooperable, the
curtain must rema;n open unless the toilet is in use.
Authorized Operations
The Citatfon II ;s approved for day and n;ght, VFR and IFR operatfons. Fl ;ght
into known icing conditfons is approved.
Aerobatic maneuvers and sp;ns are prohibited. No intent;onal stalls pennitted
above 25,000 feet or at engine speeds between 61.0 and 65.0% N1.
Minimum Crew
M;n;mum Fl ;ght Crew for all Operatfons:
1 Pilot and 1 Copilot
Or for Model 551 Only:
1 Pilot ;n the Left Seat and the following equipment operat;ng:
1 Autopilot With Approach Coupling
1 Flight Dfrector
I 1 Boom Microphone or Headset Mounted M;crophone
Transponder !dent sw;tch on p;1ot's Control Wheel
The p;lot ;n command must have a C-500 type rat;ng and meet the requ;remen
of FAR 61.58 for t1«<> pilot operation or FAR 61.57 for single p;lot operat;o ts
(Model 551 only). n
The copilot shall possess a mult;-engine rating and meet the requ;rement
FAR 61.55. s of
Category II operat;on requires two p;lots.
Single pilot operation is prohibited when operating fran gravel runwa
ys.

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Thrust Reversing

Reverse thrust power must be reduced to the idle reverse detent position at
60 KIAS on landing roll. I
Maximum reverse thrust is limited to 94% N1 for ambient temperatures above
-18°C and 92 % N1 for ambient temperatures below -18°C.
Maximum allowable thrust reverser deployed time is 15 minutes in any 1-hour
period.
Thrust reversing on sod/dirt or gravel runways is not allowed.
Simultaneous usage of both the drag -chute and the thrust reversers prohibited.
Pressurization Sou.rce Selector

On A/C Unit -0001 thru -0481, -0483 and -0484 Operation in BOTH HI mode is
not approved for takeoff, landing or high power setting requirements.
Autopilot

One pilot must remain in his seat with the seat belt fastened during all
autopilot operations.
The autopilot current monitor must be functionally tested per the Normal
Procedures in Section III prior to inflight use of the autopilot.
On A/C Unit -0162 and On, autopilot operation is prohibited above 14,500
feet if the torque monitor (AP TORQUE annunciator light) does not test per the
Nonnal Procedures in Section 4.
Oxygen Mask

The standard diluter demand oxygen mask must be positioned around the neck
to qualify as a quick-donning oxygen mask.
The optional pressure demand oxygen mask must be properly stowed to qualify
as a quick-donning oxygen mask.

NOTE
Headsets, eyeglasses or hats worn by the crew may inter-
fere with the quick-donning capabilities of the optional
oxygen masks.

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OXYGEN PRESSURE GEAR AND BRAKE GYRO PRESSURE

PNEUMATIC PRESSURE
(In Nose Com partm ent)

•
Ill
2000 p .s.i
0 to 400 p.s.i.
1600 to 1800 p.s.i.
l!I 0 to 1600 p.s. i. &
above 2050 p.s.i.
1600 to 1800 p.s.i.
1800 to 2050 p.s.i.
!El 2.0 and 3.0 p.s.i.
2.0 to 3.0 p.s .i.

AMMETER AMMETER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

A / C U n , t - 0 0 01 thru - 01 1 4 ,
A / C Un ,t - 011 5 t hr u - 0126
-01 27 . -0296 an d O n - 0 12 8 th ru -0295

Ill 400 Amperes 400 Amperes

0 0 250 Amperes
325 Amperes
above 35,000' abo ve 25,000' Ill 8.8 p.s.i.
0.0 to 8.8 p.s.i.

.....
ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE PRESSURE BRAKE HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR
(In Aft Compartment) PRESSURE INDICATOR

AIRPLANES WITH AIRPLANES WITHOUT ,

THRUST REVERSERS THRUST REVERSERS

125 Cubic Inch 86 Cubic Inch

Capacity Capacity

PRECHARGE PRESSURE

-60
-•o
-20
,00
e,o ··· -~·,I i • OPERATING PRESSURE
0
''°
, 20

11
•20
,,o
•60
• 60
"><O
o
. ,o
Iii UNDER/OVER PRESSURE
•00

·~
, 120
,.''°
'90
CAUTION

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AI RSPEED EN GINE OIL TEMPERATURE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

20 R

Above 28,000 ft. - .705 Mach 35 p.s.i.

121° C
Betw een 14,000 and 35 TO 70 p.s.i.
0-121°C
28,000 ft . - 277 KIAS 70 TO 85 p.s.i.
(w ith 11,000 lb. ZFW) - 262 KIAS
Below 14,000 ft. - 262 KIAS

ENGINE FAN RPM ENGINE INTER- ENGINE TURBINE RPM

(N1 l TURBINE TEMPERATURE (N2)

ILLUMINATION OF LIGHTS
80 AND FLASHING DISPLAY
70 AT 96% RPM
60
so
40
30 R
20
~17-7-7

.,
104.0% RPM Ill 7000 C
0 25 TO 104.0% RPM 680 to 700° C
150 to 680° C

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