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ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUAL

GENERAL
This Aeroplane Operating Manual (AOM) is prepared by De HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT of CANADA Limited.
It is provided for the guidance of pilots when operating the DHC 8-Q400 Series airplanes.
It is in the responsibility of pilots who are qualified to operate this airplane to be entirely familiar with the infor-
mation contained in this publication, to ensure that the airplane is operated at all times within the approved
flight envelope.
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instructions may be presented in a positive sense and require no interpretation by the user.
Specific items requiring emphasis are expanded upon and ranked in increasing order of importance in the form
of a NOTE, CAUTION or WARNING.
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function or serviceability.
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NOTE: The information in this manual applies only to the Dash 8-Q400 airplanes.

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Volume 2 – Chapters 4 and 5
Volume 3 – Chapters 6.1 to 6.12
Volume 4 – Chapters 6.13 to 6.29
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Each Chapter is identified by the list of effective pages (LEP) and a table of content (ToC).
In the event of a disagreement, the AFM is relevant.

CONTENTS
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Chapters are divided into Sub-Chapters and Subjects.
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TABLES and DRAWINGS


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MANUAL UP-DATING

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AC ......................................................................................................................................... Alternating Current
AC ............................................................................................................................................. Air Conditioning
AC ................................................................................................................................. Advisory Circular (FAA)
AC, A/C ................................................................................................................................................... Aircraft
ACARS ................................................................... Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
ACAS ....................................................................................................... Airborne Collision Avoidance System
ACCB ............................................................................................................... Alternating Current Contact Box
ACM ....................................................................................................................................... Air Cycle Machine
ACMS ....................................................................................................... Aircraft Condition Monitoring System
ACN ..................................................................................................................... Aircraft Classification Number
ACOC ................................................................................................................................ Air Cooled Oil Cooler
ACP ..................................................................................................................................... Audio Control Panel
ACS .......................................................................................................................... Aircraft Cabin System (PA)
ACT ....................................................................................................................................................... Actuator
ACU ................................................................................................................................... Advisory Control Unit
A/COL ............................................................................................................................................ Anti-Collision
ADC ........................................................................................................................................ Air Data Compute
ADF .......................................................................................................................... Automatic Direction Finder
ADI .............................................................................................................................. Attitude Director Indicator
ADPT ...................................................................................................................................................... Adapter
ADS ........................................................................................................................................... Air Data System
ADU ................................................................................................................................................ Air Data Unit
ADVSY .................................................................................................................................................. Advisory
AEC ............................................................................................................... Abnormal & Emergency Checklist
AEO .................................................................................................................................. All Engines Operative
AES ......................................................................................................................... Audible Evacuation System
A/F .................................................................................................................................................... Autofeather
AF ......................................................................................................................................................... Autoflight
AFCS ............................................................................................................... Automatic Flight Control System
AFM ................................................................................................................................... Aircraft Flight Manual
AGB .................................................................................................................................... Accessory Gear Box
AGL .................................................................................................................................... Above Ground Level
AH ......................................................................................................................................... Attendant Handset
AHCP ........................................................................................ Attitude and Heading Reference Control Panel
AHRS .................................................................................................. Attitude and Heading Reference System
AHRU ....................................................................................................... Attitude and Heading Reference Unit
AIC ......................................................................................................................... Anti-lce Controller (WSHLD)
AIL .............................................................................................................................................................Aileron
AIM .................................................................................................................. Aeronautical Information Manual
AIP ............................................................................................................ Aeronautical Information Publication
AIS .................................................................................................................. Aeronautical Information System
AIS .............................................................................................................................. Audio Integration System
ALP ................................................................................................................................. Attendant Light Panels
ALT ....................................................................................................................................................... Alternate
ALT ........................................................................................................................................................ Altimeter
ALT .......................................................................................................................................................... Altitude
AMLCD ........................................................................................................ Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display
ANVCS ......................................................................................................... Active Noise and Vibration Control
AOA ............................................................................................................................................ Angle Of Attack

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AOC .......................................................................................................................... Airline Operational Control


AP, A/P ................................................................................................................................................. Autopilot
APAU - R ............................................................................................................... Autopilot Actuator Unit - Roll
APD ........................................................................................................ Advanced Pneumatic Detectors (Fire)
APPOS .............................................................................. Automatic Presentation Passenger Oxygen System
APPR ................................................................................................................................................... Approach
APU .................................................................................................................................... Auxiliary Power Unit
ARCDU .................................................................................................... Audio and Radio Control Display Unit
ARINC ........................................................................................................................... Aeronautical Radio, Inc
ARMS .................................................................................................... Audio and Radio Management System
ART ................................................................................................................... Antenna, Receiver, Transmitter
ARTE .......................................................................................................... Above Runway Threshold Elevation
AS........................................................................................................................................ Aerospace Standard
ASCU ................................................................................................................................ Anti Skid Control Unit
ASDA ........................................................................................................... Accelerate Stop Distance Available
ASDR ........................................................................................................... Accelerate Stop Distance Required
ASI ........................................................................................................................................ Air Speed Indicator
ASL .......................................................................................................................................... Above Sea Level
ATA ............................................................................................................................. Air Transport Association
ATC .......................................................................................................................................... Air Traffic Control
ATCRBS ............................................................................................. Air Traffic Control Radio Beacon System
ATPCS .............................................................................................. Automatic Take-off Power Control System
ATT .......................................................................................................................................................... Attitude
ATTCS .............................................................................................. Automatic Take-off Thrust Control System
ATVA ............................................................................................................ Active Tuned Vibration Attenuators
AUPC ................................................................................................. Automatic Underspeed Protection Circuit
AUTO .................................................................................................................................................. Automatic
AUX ....................................................................................................................................................... Auxiliary
AVLC ......................................................................................................................... Aviation VHF Link Control
AWS ............................................................................................................................ Audible Warning System

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BA ................................................................................................................................... Bombardier Aerospace
BAG ...................................................................................................................................................... Baggage
BAR .................................................................................................................................................... Barometric
BAS ......................................................................................................................................... Bleed Air System
BAT, BATT ............................................................................................................................................... Battery
BAZ ................................................................................................................................... Back Course Azimuth
BFO ........................................................................................................................... Beat Frequency Oscillator
BFT .......................................................................................................................... Beta Feedback Transducer
BITE ............................................................................................................................... Built-In Test Equipment
BlT .................................................................................................................................................... Built-In Test
BTL ............................................................................................................................................................. Bottle

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°C ............................................................................................................................................... Degrees Celsius
CAB ............................................................................................................................................................ Cabin
CAS ..................................................................................................................................... Calibrated Airspeed
CAT ........................................................................................................................................................Category
CAT ......................................................................................................................................Clear Air Turbulence
CAUT ....................................................................................................................................................... Caution

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CAWP ...................................................................................................................... Caution and Warning Panel


CB ................................................................................................................................................ Circuit Breaker
CBR .......................................................................................................California Bearing Ratio (RWY Surface)
CDL ..........................................................................................................................Configuration Deviation List
CDS .......................................................................................................................... Central Diagnostic System
CDU .................................................................................................................................... Control Display Unit
CFIT ....................................................................................................................... Controlled Flight Into Terrain
CG ............................................................................................................................................ Centre of Gravity
CL ..................................................................................................................................................... Centre Line
CL ............................................................................................................................................... Condition Lever
CLA ................................................................................................................................. Condition Lever Angle
clsd ........................................................................................................................................................... Closed
cm ................................................................................................................................................. Centimeter(s)
CM ..................................................................................................................................... Configuration Module
CMS ...................................................................................................................... Central Maintenance System
CMU ............................................................................................................. Communication Management Unit
CNTRL, CONT, CTRL ............................................................................................................................. Control
COM, COMM ............................................................................................................................. Communication
COMP ........................................................................................................................................... Compartment
CONF ............................................................................................................................................ Configuration
CPC ................................................................................................................... Cabin Pressurization Controller
CPCS ....................................................................................................... Cabin Pressurization Control System
CR ......................................................................................................................................... Customer Request
CSI .......................................................................................................... Commonwealth of Independent States
CSMU ................................................................................................................. Crash Survivable Memory Unit
CVMSS ................................................................................. Cabin Video Monitoring and Surveillance System
CVR ............................................................................................................................... Cockpit Voice Recorder

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d ............................................................................................................................................................... Day(s)
DADC ......................................................................................................................... Digital Air Data Computer
DADS ............................................................................................................................... Dual Air Data System
DAR ................................................................................................................................ Digital ACMS Recorder
dB ........................................................................................................................................................ Decibel(s)
DC ................................................................................................................................................ Direct Current
DCCB ....................................................................................................................... Direct Current Contact Box
DCMP ....................................................................................................................... Direct Current Motor Pump
DDO .................................................................................................................................... Drop Down Oxygen
DECR .................................................................................................................................................. Decrease
DET ...................................................................................................................................................... Detection
DG ............................................................................................................................................. Directional Gyro
DH .............................................................................................................................................. Decision Height
DIFF ................................................................................................................................................... Differential
DISC ........................................................................................................................................................ Discing
DISC .................................................................................................................................................. Disconnect
DISENG ............................................................................................................................................. Disengage
DME ............................................................................................................. Distance Measurement Equipment
DN .............................................................................................................................................................. Down
DOT ............................................................................................................. Department Of Transport (Canada)
DSP .......................................................................................................................... Data-Link Service Provider

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DTG ............................................................................................................................................ Distance To Go


DU ................................................................................................................................................... Display Unit

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EADI ........................................................................................................ Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator
EAS .................................................................................................................................... Equivalent Airspeed
EASA ............................................................................................................. European Aviation Safety Agency
ECIU ................................................................................................................... Engine Controls Interface Unit
ECS .................................................................................................................... Environmental Control System
ECTM .......................................................................................................... Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
ECU ................................................................................................................................. Electronic Control Unit
ED ............................................................................................................................................... Engine Display
EDP ................................................................................................................................... Engine Driven Pump
EED ............................................................................................................................. Electro Explosive Device
EFCP ........................................................................... Electronic Flight Instrumentation System Control Panel
EFIS .................................................................................................... Electronic Flight Instrumentation System
e.g. ..................................................................................................................................... for example, such as
EGPWS ...................................................................................... Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
EGT ........................................................................................................................... Exhaust Gas Temperature
EHSI ..................................................................................................... Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator
EHSV ............................................................................................ Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valve (NWS, Flaps)
EHV ................................................................................................................ Electro-Hydraulic Valve (Rudder)
EIS ........................................................................................................................ Electronic Instrument System
EL ......................................................................................................................................................... Elevation
ELEV ..................................................................................................................................................... Elevator
ELT ................................................................................................................... Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMER, EMERG ................................................................................................................................. Emergency
EMI ...................................................................................................................... Electro-Magnetic Interference
EMS ...................................................................................................................... Engine Management System
EMU ................................................................................................................................ Engine Monitoring Unit
ENG ......................................................................................................................................................... Engine
EPCU ..................................................................................................................... Electrical Power Control Unit
EPGDS ............................................................................ Electrical Power Generation and Distribution System
EPNdB .............................................................................................................. Effective Perceived Noise Level
EPS .............................................................................................................. External Protection System (NAV)
EQAR .............................................................................................. Extended Storage Quick Access Recorder
ESCP ............................................................................. Engine and System Integrated Displays Control Panel
ESID .................................................................................................... Engine and System Integrated Displays
ETOPS ................................................................................................................... Extended Operations (FAA)
ETOPS ................................................................................... Extended Range Twin-Engine Operations (JAA)
EXT ........................................................................................................................................................ External
EXTG ............................................................................................................................................... Extinguisher

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FA, F/A ....................................................................................................................................... Flight Attendant
FAA .................................................................................................................... Federal Aviation Administration
FADEC ..................................................................................... Full Authority Digital Engine / Electronic Control
FAF ....................................................................................................................................... Final Approach Fix
FAK ................................................................................................................................................... First Aid Kit
FC, FLT COMP .................................................................................................................... Flight Compartment
FCECU ..................................................................................................... Flight Control Electronic Control Unit

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FCS .................................................................................................................................. Flight Control System


FCSOV ................................................................................................................ Flow Control & Shut-Off Valve
FCU .......................................................................................................................................... Flap Control Unit
FD ................................................................................................................................................ Flight Director
FDIR ........................................................................................... Fault Detection, Isolation and Reconfiguration
FDP .................................................................................................................................. Flight Data Processor
FDPS .................................................................................................................. Flight Data Processing System
FDR .................................................................................................................................... Flight Data Recorder
FF, F/F ................................................................................................................................................. Fuel Flow
FGC ........................................................................................................................... Flight Guidance Computer
FGCP .................................................................................................................. Flight Guidance Control Panel
FGM .............................................................................................................................. Flight Guidance Module
Fl ......................................................................................................................................................... Flight Idle
FL ..................................................................................................................................................... Flight Level
FLT ............................................................................................................................................................. Flight
FLTR ........................................................................................................................................................... Filter
FMA .............................................................................................................................. Flight Mode Annunciator
FMC .................................................................................................................... Flight Management Computer
FMCW ........................................................................................................ Frequency Modulated Carrier Wave
FMS ......................................................................................................................... Flight Management System
FMU ...................................................................................................................................... Fuel Metering Unit
FOD ............................................................................................................................... Foreign Object Damage
FOHE ........................................................................................................................... Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger
FP ....................................................................................................................................................... Flight Plan
FPIU ....................................................................................................................... Flap Position Indication Unit
FPU ........................................................................................................................................... Flap Power Unit
FQC ................................................................................................................................Fuel Quantity Computer
FS ............................................................................................................................................. Fuselage Station
ft ......................................................................................................................................................... Foot / Feet
ft3 ............................................................................................................................................. Cubic Foot / Feet
ft/min .......................................................................................................................................... Feet per Minute
FTHR ...................................................................................................................................................... Feather
FWD ....................................................................................................................................................... Forward
FWSOV ......................................................................................................................... Fire Wall Shut-Off Valve

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g, G ................................................................................................... Gravitational Acceleration / Gravity Force
g ............................................................................................................................................................. Gram(s)
gal ........................................................................................................................................................ Gallon(s)
gal/min ................................................................................................................................ Gallon(s) per Minute
GA ..................................................................................................................................................... Go Around
GBS ................................................................................................................................. Ground Based System
GCU ................................................................................................................................ Generator Control Unit
GEN .................................................................................................................................................... Generator
GMT ................................................................................................................................ Greenwich Mean Time
GND ........................................................................................................................................................ Ground
GPS ........................................................................................................................... Global Positioning System
GPU ..................................................................................................................................... Ground Power Unit
GPWC ...................................................................................................... Ground Proximity Warning Computer
GPWS .......................................................................................................... Ground Proximity Warning System

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GPWSC ....................................................................................... Ground Proximity Warning System Converter


G/S .................................................................................................................................................... Glideslope
GS ............................................................................................................................................... Ground Speed
GSE ............................................................................................................................ Ground Speed Equipment

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h .............................................................................................................................................................. Hour(s)
HBOV ......................................................................................................................... Handling Bleed-Off Valve
HDG ....................................................................................................................................................... Heading
HF COMM ..................................................................................................... High Frequency Communications
HIRF ..................................................................................................................... High Intensity Radiated Field
Hg .......................................................................................................................................................... Mercury
HML .................................................................................................................. Hinge Moment Limiter (Rudder)
HOT ............................................................................................................................................. Holdover Time
HP ................................................................................................................................................. High Pressure
hPa ........................................................................................................................................... Hecto-Pascal(s)
HPSOV ................................................................................................................. High Pressure Shut-Off Valve
HRD ................................................................................................................................... High Rate Discharge
HS ..................................................................................................................................................... High Speed
HSC ...................................................................................................................................... High Speed Cruise
HSI ........................................................................................................................ Horizontal Situation Indicator
HSM ........................................................................................................................................ High Speed Mode
HT ................................................................................................................................................................ Heat
HTCS .................................................................................................. Hydraulic Torque Compensation System
HTR .......................................................................................................................................................... Heater
HYD ..................................................................................................................................................... Hydraulic
Hz ............................................................................................................................................................... Hertz

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IAF ........................................................................................................................................ Initial Approach Fix
IAS ....................................................................................................................................... Indicated Air Speed
IBIT ..................................................................................................................................... Initiated Built-ln Test
IBV .................................................................................................................................. Interstage Bleed Valve
ICAO ..................................................................................................... International Civil Aviation Organization
ICP ....................................................................................................................................... Index Control Panel
i.d. ........................................................................................ idem (the same as previously given or mentioned)
ID .................................................................................................................................................... Identification
IDP ........................................................................................................................................ Ice Detector Probe
IDS .................................................................................................................................... Ice Detection System
i.e. .............................................................................................................................................................. that is
I/F ......................................................................................................................................................... Interface
IFC ............................................................................................................................... Integrated Flight Cabinet
IFE .................................................................................................................................. In-Flight Entertainment
IFR ................................................................................................................................. Instrument Flight Rules
ILS ........................................................................................................................... Instrument Landing System
in ............................................................................................................................................................ Inch(es)
INBD ....................................................................................................................................................... Inboard
INCR ...................................................................................................................................................... Increase
IND ........................................................................................................................................................ Indicator
INOP .................................................................................................................................................. Inoperative
INVLD ....................................................................................................................................................... Invalid

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I/O ................................................................................................................................................. Input / Output


IOM .................................................................................................................................. Input / Output Module
IOP ................................................................................................................................Input / Output Processor
IRPS ................................................................................................................. Ice and Rain Protection System
ISA .............................................................................................................. International Standard Atmosphere
ISC ........................................................................................................................... Intermediate Speed Cruise
ISI ........................................................................................................................ Integrated Standby Instrument
ISO ........................................................................................................................................................... Isolate
ISOL ...................................................................................................................................................... Isolation
ITT ...................................................................................................................... Indicated Turbine Temperature
ITV ......................................................................................................................... Inter-Turbine Vane Assembly
IVSI ................................................................................................................... Inertial Vertical Speed Indicator

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JAA ...................................................................................................................... Joint Airworthiness Authorities
JAR ................................................................................................................... Joint Airworthiness Regulations

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°K ............................................................................................................................................... Degrees Kelvin
KCAS .................................................................................................................... Calibrated Airspeed in Knots
kg ..................................................................................................................................................... Kilogram(s)
kg/h ................................................................................................................................... Kilogram(s) per Hour
kHz ...................................................................................................................................................... Kilo-Hertz
KIAS ........................................................................................................................ Indicated Airspeed in Knots
km ................................................................................................................................................... Kilometer(s)
kt ............................................................................................................................................................. Knot(s)
KTAS .............................................................................................................................. True Airspeed in Knots
kVA ....................................................................................................................................... Kilo-Volt-Ampere(s)

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L .................................................................................................................................................................... Left
L ............................................................................................................................................................... Liter(s)
LAV ........................................................................................................................................................ Lavatory
lb .......................................................................................................................................................... Pound(s)
lb/h ........................................................................................................................................ Pound(s) per Hour
LCD .................................................................................................................................. Liquid Crystal Display
LCN ......................................................................................................................... Load Classification Number
LDA .......................................................................................................................... Landing Distance Available
LDG ........................................................................................................................................................ Landing
LDG INOP ................................................................................................................... Landing Gear Inoperable
LDR ......................................................................................................................... Landing Distance Required
LED ..................................................................................................................................... Light Emitting Diode
LEZ ............................................................................................................................. Leading Edge Zone (Fire)
LFL .................................................................................................................................... Landing Field Length
LFSS .................................................................................................................... Landing Flap Selector Switch
LG, L/G .......................................................................................................................................... Landing Gear
LHS ............................................................................................................................................. Left Hand Side
LHV .................................................................................................................................... Lower Heating Value
LMWW .............................................................................................................................. Left Main Wheel Well
LNAV ...................................................................................................................................... Lateral Navigation
LOC ...................................................................................................................................................... Localizer

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LOUT ........................................................................................................ Lowest Operational Use Temperature


LP ................................................................................................................................................. Low Pressure
LRC ..................................................................................................................................... Long Range Cruise
LRD .................................................................................................................................... Low Rate Discharge
LRU ................................................................................................................................. Line Replaceable Unit
LS ......................................................................................................................................................... Left Seat
LSM ......................................................................................................................................... Low Speed Mode
L/V ....................................................................................................................................... Language / Volume
LVDT ................................................................................................ Linear Variable Displacement Transformer
LWD ........................................................................................................................................... Left Wing Down

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m ............................................................................................................................................................ Meter(s)
M ................................................................................................................................................................. Mass
MAC ........................................................................................................................... Mean Aerodynamic Chord
MAN ......................................................................................................................................................... Manual
MAP ............................................................................................................................... Missed Approach Point
MAT .......................................................................................................................... Mass Altitude Temperature
MAX ..................................................................................................................................................... Maximum
MB .............................................................................................................................................. Marker Beacon
MCL ............................................................................................................................... Maximum Climb Power
MCP ...................................................................................................................... Maximum Continuous Power
MCR ............................................................................................................................ Manual Change Request
MCR ............................................................................................................................. Maximum Cruise Rating
MDA .......................................................................................................................... Minimum Decision Altitude
MDP .................................................................................................................................. Master Display Panel
MDU ............................................................................................................................... Magnetic Detector Unit
ME .................................................................................................................................... Maximum Endurance
MEA ......................................................................................................................... Minimum En-Route Altitude
MEL ............................................................................................................................. Minimum Equipment List
METAR ......................................................................................................... Meteorological Aerodrome Report
METAR SPECI ............................................................................................................... METAR Special Report
MFD ................................................................................................................................. Multi-Function Display
MIC ................................................................................................................................................... Microphone
min ....................................................................................................................................................... Minute(s)
MIN ....................................................................................................................................................... Minimum
MLG ...................................................................................................................................... Main Landing Gear
MLS ........................................................................................................................ Microwave Landing System
MLW .......................................................................................................................... Maximum Landing Weight
mm ................................................................................................................................................... Millimeter(s)
MMEL .............................................................................................................. Master Minimum Equipment List
MON ....................................................................................................................................................... Monitor
MORA ..................................................................................................................... Minimum Off-Route Altitude
MOT .................................................................................................................................. Main Oil Temperature
MPU ................................................................................................................................. Magnetic Pick-Up Unit
MQAR .................................................................................................................. Micro Quick Access Recorder
MS ................................................................................................................................... Modification Summary
MSA ................................................................................................................................ Minimum Safe Altitude
MTOM .......................................................................................................................... Maximum Take-Off Mass
MTOP ........................................................................................................................ Maximum Take-Off Power

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MTOW ....................................................................................................................... Maximum Take-Off Weight


MUH .................................................................................................................................. Minimum Use Height
MWW ....................................................................................................................................... Main Wheel Well

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# ............................................................................................................................................................. Number
N ......................................................................................................................................................... Newton(s)
NACA .......................................................................................... National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
NAV .................................................................................................................................................... Navigation
NCD ................................................................................................................................... Non-Computed Data
ND ......................................................................................................................................... Navigation Display
ND .................................................................................................................................................... Nose Down
NFCSOV ............................................................................................. Nacelle Flow Control and Shut-Off Valve
NH ................................................................................................................ High Pressure Rotor Speed (RPM)
NL ................................................................................................................. Low Pressure Rotor Speed (RPM)
NLG ...................................................................................................................................... Nose Landing Gear
NM .............................................................................................................................................. Nautical Mile(s)
NM/kg .................................................................................................................... Nautical Mile(s) per Kilogram
NM/lb ........................................................................................................................ Nautical Mile(s) per Pound
NP ................................................................................................................................... Propeller Speed (RPM)
NPT ........................................................................................................................ Power Turbine Speed (RPM)
NORM ..................................................................................................................................................... Normal
NOTAM ....................................................................................................................... Notice To Airmen (ICAO)
NSOV .............................................................................................................................. Nacelle Shut-Off Valve
NTOP ............................................................................................................................ Normal Take-Off Power
NU ......................................................................................................................................................... Nose Up
NVM .................................................................................................................................. Non-Volatile Memory

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OAT .............................................................................................................................. Outside Air Temperature
OEI ................................................................................................................................ One Engine Inoperative
OFP ................................................................................................................................ Operational Flight Plan
OH ....................................................................................................................................................... Overhead
OOOI ............................................................................................................................................. Out Off On In
OPN ........................................................................................................................................................... Open
O/RID ..................................................................................................................................................... Override
O/S .................................................................................................................................................... Overspeed
OSG .................................................................................................................................. Overspeed Governor
OTP ...................................................................................................................... Online Technical Publications
OUTBD ................................................................................................................................................. Outboard

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Pa ........................................................................................................................................................ Pascal(s)
PA ................................................................................................................................................ Public Address
PA ............................................................................................................................................ Pressure Altitude
PAA ...................................................................................................................... Passenger Address Amplifier
PACIS .................................................................................. Passenger Address and Cabin Interphone System
PAX .................................................................................................................................................... Passenger
PBE .................................................................................................................. Protective Breathing Equipment
PCN ................................................................................................................. Pavement Classification Number
PCU ......................................................................................................................................... Pitch Control Unit

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PCU ......................................................................................................... Power Control Units (HYD Actuators)


PEC ..................................................................................................................... Propeller Electronic Controller
PEEPLS ............................................................ Photoluminescence Emergency Escape Path Lighting System
PES ............................................................................................................... Passenger Entertainment System
PEZ .................................................................................................................................... Primary Engine Zone
PF .......................................................................................................................................................Pilot Flying
PFCS ................................................................................................................. Powered Flight Control Surface
PFCSI ..................................................................................................Powered Flight Control Surface Indicator
PFD ................................................................................................................................. Primary Flight Display
PG ........................................................................................................................................... Propylene Glycol
PIC ...........................................................................................................................................Pilot In Command
PK BRK ..............................................................................................................................................Park Brake
PL .................................................................................................................................................... Power Lever
PLA ........................................................................................................................................ Power Lever Angle
PLT ............................................................................................................................................................... Pilot
PM ...............................................................................................................................................Pilot Monitoring
PMA ................................................................................................................... Permanent Magnet Alternators
PN ................................................................................................................................................... Part Number
PNF ............................................................................................................................................ Pilot Non-Flying
POSN ..................................................................................................................................................... Position
POST .................................................................................................................................... Power On Self Test
PPSM ........................................................................................................ Primary Power Supply Module (IFC)
PPU ...................................................................................................................................Power Protection Unit
PRESS .................................................................................................................................................. Pressure
PRI ........................................................................................................................................................... Primary
PROP .................................................................................................................................................... Propeller
PSA .................................................................................................................. Permanent System Area (MFD)
PSC .............................................................................................................................. Proximity Sensor Circuit
PSEU ............................................................................................................... Proximity Sensor Electronic Unit
psi ..................................................................................................................................Pounds per Square Inch
psia .................................................................................................................Pounds per Square Inch Absolute
psid ............................................................................................................. Pounds per Square Inch Differential
psig ................................................................................................................... Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
PSM .............................................................................................................................. Product Support Manual
PSU ............................................................................................................................... Passenger Service Unit
PT ................................................................................................................................................ Power Turbine
PTT ................................................................................................................................................. Push To Talk
PTU ..................................................................................................................................... Power Transfer Unit
PWC ............................................................................................................................. Pratt & Whitney Canada
PWR ......................................................................................................................................................... Power

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qt ............................................................................................................................................................ Quart(s)
QRH ........................................................................................................................ Quick Reference Handbook
QTY ....................................................................................................................................................... Quantity

-R-
R ................................................................................................................................................................. Right
RA ............................................................................................................................................... Radio Altimeter
RA ........................................................................................................................... Resolution Advisory (TCAS)
RAD ........................................................................................................................................................... Radio

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RCAU ....................................................................................................................... Remote Control Audio Unit


RCOMM ........................................................................................................................... Radio Communication
RDI ............................................................................................................................... Refuel / Defuel Indicator
RDP ................................................................................................................................... Refuel / Defuel Panel
REC .......................................................................................................................................................... Record
RECIRC .......................................................................................................................................... Recirculation
RF ............................................................................................................................................ Radio Frequency
RGB ..................................................................................................................................... Reduction Gearbox
RHS ........................................................................................................................................... Right Hand Side
RIPS ......................................................................................................... Recorder Independent Power Supply
RMI ............................................................................................................................ Radio Magnetic Integrator
RMS .................................................................................................................................... Root Mean Squared
RMWW ........................................................................................................................... Right Main Wheel Well
RNAV ...................................................................................................................................... Radio Navigation
ROC ............................................................................................................................................. Rate Of Climb
ROD ........................................................................................................................................... Rate Of Decent
RPM ............................................................................................................................... Revolutions Per Minute
RS ...................................................................................................................................................... Right Seat
RTD ....................................................................................................... Resistance Temperature Device (Fuel)
RTO ........................................................................................................................................ Rejected Take-Off
RUD ........................................................................................................................................................ Rudder
RV ............................................................................................................................ Relief / Dump Valve (HYD)
RVDT ........................................................................ Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (nose steering)
RVR ...................................................................................................................................... RWY Visual Range
RWD ........................................................................................................................................ Right Wing Down
RWY ........................................................................................................................................................Runway

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s ......................................................................................................................................................... Second(s)
SAD ...................................................................................................................................... Static Air Distance
SAE ................................................................................................................. Society of Automotive Engineers
SAR ..................................................................................................................................... Search And Rescue
SAR ....................................................................................................................................... Specific Air Range
SAT ................................................................................................................................. Static Air Temperature
SC/A ............................................................................................................................... Senior Cabin Attendant
SCU .................................................................................................................................... Steering Control Unit
SD .............................................................................................................................................. System Display
SEC .................................................................................................................................................... Secondary
SEL ........................................................................................................................................................... Select
SHP ....................................................................................................................................... Shaft Horse Power
SID .................................................................................................................... Standard Instrument Departure
SL, S/L ................................................................................................................................................ Sea Level
SLS .................................................................................................................................. Screen Line Selection
SM ................................................................................................................................................ Statute Mile(s)
SNOWTAM ...................................................................................... Snow Conditions Notice To Airmen (ICAO)
SOV .............................................................................................................................................. Shut-Off Valve
SPEC .............................................................................................................................................. Specification
SPECI ................................................................................................................. Special Meteorological Report
SPI ............................................................................................................................. Special Purpose Identifier
SPLR ........................................................................................................................................................ Spoiler

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SPM ................................................................................................................................ Stall Protection Module


SPS ............................................................................................................................... Stall Protection System
SPU ..................................................................................................................................... Standby Power Unit
SSCVR ........................................................................................................ Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder
SSEC ............................................................................................................ Static Source Error Compensation
SSFDR ............................................................................................................ Solid State Flight Data Recorder
STAR .......................................................................................................................... Standard Terminal Arrival
STBY, SBY ............................................................................................................................................ Standby
SU ................................................................................................................................................ Service Unit(s)
SYST ...................................................................................................................................................... System

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t ................................................................................................................................................... Metric Tonne(s)
T ..................................................................................................................................... Temperature (°C or °K)
TA .................................................................................................................................. Temporary Amendment
TA .................................................................................................................................. Traffic Advisory (TCAS)
TAD ........................................................................................................................... Terrain Awareness Display
TAF ...................................................................................................................... Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
TAS ............................................................................................................................................... True Airspeed
TAT .................................................................................................................................... True Air Temperature
TBD ......................................................................................................................................... To Be Developed
TC ........................................................................................................................................... Transport Canada
TCAS ............................................................................................ Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
TCF ................................................................................................................................ Terrain Clearance Floor
TCS ............................................................................................................................... Tactile Control Steering
TDR .................................................................................................. Time Delay Relay (# 3 STBY HYD Pump)
TEMP .............................................................................................................................................. Temperature
THR .................................................................................................................................................... Threshold
TMCU .......................................................................................... Timer and Monitor Control Unit (Prop De-ice)
TMR ........................................................................................................................................................... Timer
TO, T/O .................................................................................................................................................. Take-Off
TODA ...................................................................................................................... Take-Off Distance Available
TODR ..................................................................................................................... Take-Off Distance Required
TOP ............................................................................................................................................ Take-Off Power
TORA ....................................................................................................................... Take-Off Runway Available
TORR ...................................................................................................................... Take-Off Runway Required
TPEDS ................................................................................................ Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices
TRANS .............................................................................................................................................. Transmitter
TRQ, TQ .................................................................................................................................................. Torque
TRSOV .................................................................................................. Temperature Reduction Shut-Off Valve
TRU .......................................................................................................................... Transformer Rectifier Units
TWY ........................................................................................................................................................ Taxiway

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UASC .................................................................................................. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
UL ........................................................................................................................................................... UniLink
ULB ....................................................................................................................... Underwater Locating Beacon
ULD ....................................................................................................................... Underwater Locating Device
USA ............................................................................................................................. United States of America
UTC ........................................................................................................................ Universal Time Coordinated

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V .................................................................................................................................................................Volt(s)
V AC .............................................................................................................................. Volt(s) Alternate Current
V DC ................................................................................................................................... Volt(s) Direct Current
V1 ................................................................................................................................................Decision Speed
V2 ..................................................................................................................................... Take-Off Safety Speed
VA ........................................................................................................................................ Maneuvering Speed
VAPP ......................................................................................................................................... Approach Speed
VAQUAPLANING ...................................................................................................................... Aquaplaning Speed
VDR ........................................................................................................................................... VHF Data Radio
VEF ........................................................................................................................ Critical Engine Failure Speed
VERT ....................................................................................................................................................... Vertical
VFAC ......................................................................................................Variable Frequency Alternating Current
VFE ................................................................................................................................... Flap Extended Speed
VFOM ............................................................................................................................. Vertical Figure Of Merit
VFR .................................................................................................................................. Flap Retraction Speed
VFRI ................................................................................................................... Flap Retraction Initiation Speed
VFR ....................................................................................................................................... Visual Flight Rules
VFTO .................................................................................................................................. Final Take-Off Speed
VG .................................................................................................................................................. Vertical Gyro
VGA ......................................................................................................................................... Go-Around Speed
VGO ............................................................................................ Lowest Decision Speed (Contaminated RWY)
VHF ................................................................................................................................... Very High Frequency
VLE ..................................................................................................................... Landing Gear Extended Speed
VLO .................................................................................................................... Landing Gear Operating Speed
VLOF .............................................................................................................................................. Lift-Off Speed
VLV ............................................................................................................................................................. Valve
VMCA ...................................................................................................................... Minimum Control Speed, Air
VMCG .............................................................................................................. Minimum Control Speed, Ground
VMCL ............................................................................................ Minimum Control Speed, Landing / Approach
VMO ......................................................................................................................... Maximum Operating Speed
VNAV ..................................................................................................................................... Vertical Navigation
Vol ........................................................................................................................................................... Volume
VOR ................................................................................ Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range
VOR / LOC ..................................................... Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range / Localizer
VR ............................................................................................................................................... Rotation Speed
VRA ........................................................................................................................................... Rough Air Speed
VREF ............................................................................................................................................ Landing Speed
VS ................................................................................................................................................ Vertical Speed
VSI ................................................................................................................................ Vertical Speed Indicator
VSI ................................................................................................................................ Visual Service Indicator
VSR .................................................................................................................................. Reference Stall Speed
VSTOP ......................................................................................... Highest Decision Speed (Contaminated RWY)

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W ............................................................................................................................................................. Watt(s)
W ............................................................................................................................................................. Weight
WARN .................................................................................................................................................... Warning
WAT ....................................................................................................................... Weight Altitude Temperature
WCP ........................................................................................................................ Warning and Caution Panel
WDO ....................................................................................................................................................... Window
WED .............................................................................................................................. Water Equivalent Depth
WL ..................................................................................................................................................... Water Line
WOW .................................................................................................................................... Weight On Wheels
WPT .................................................................................................................................................... Way Point
WR .............................................................................................................................................. Weather Radar
WS .................................................................................................................................................. Wing Station
WSHLD .............................................................................................................................................. Windshield
WT ........................................................................................................................................................... Weight
WTG ............................................................................................................................ Warning Tone Generator
WTGS ............................................................................................................ Warning Tone Generation System
WX ......................................................................................................................................................... Weather
WXCP .................................................................................................................. Weather Radar Control Panel
WXR ........................................................................................................................................... Weather Radar

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XTK .................................................................................................................................................. Cross-Track
XWIND ................................................................................................................................................ Crosswind

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YD ................................................................................................................................................... Yaw Damper
YDAU ........................................................................................................................ Yaw Damper Actuator Unit

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Z ....................................................................................................................................................... Zulu (GMT)
ZFW ......................................................................................................................................... Zero Fuel Weight
ZB ......................................................................................................................................... Barometric Altitude

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IAS Indicated Airspeed – airspeed reading corrected for instrument error.


Values in this manual assume zero instrument error.
CAS Calibrated Airspeed – Indicated Airspeed corrected for position error.
EAS Equivalent Airspeed – Calibrated Airspeed corrected for compressibility error.
TAS True Airspeed = (EAS) / 
VMCA Minimum Control Speed, Air – Minimum flight speed at which the airplane is controllable
with a maximum of 5 bank, when the critical engine suddenly becomes inoperative,
with the remaining engine at maximum take-off power.
VMCG Minimum Control Speed, Ground – Minimum speed on the ground at which control can
be maintained and take-off continued using aerodynamic controls alone, when the criti-
cal engine suddenly becomes inoperative, with the remaining engine at maximum take-
off power.
V1 Take-off Decision Speed – Speed at which, due to engine failure or other causes, the
pilot may elect to stop or to continue take-off.
VR Rotation Speed – Speed at which rotation is initiated during take-off to attain V2 at or
before a height of 35 ft above the runway.
V2 Take-off Safety Speed – Target climb speed to be attained at or before a height of 35 ft
above the runway during a continued take-off, following an engine failure.
VMCL Minimum Control Speed, Landing / Approach – Minimum flight speed at which the air-
plane is controllable with a maximum of 5 bank, when the critical engine suddenly
becomes inoperative and with the remaining engine at maximum take-off power.
VREF Landing / Approach Speed at a height 50 ft above the runway in the landing configura-
tion
OAT Outside Air Temperature (in flight SAT = OAT).
SAT Static Air Temperature (in flight SAT = OAT).
 Density Ratio.

Take-off Distance The Take-off Distance is the longer of:


a. 115% of the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the point at which the air-
plane attains a height of 35 ft above the take-off surface, with all engines operating.
b. For dry runway, the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the point where the
airplane attains a height of 35 ft above the take-off surface, with a critical engine fail-
ure such that the failure would be recognized at the decision speed V1.
c. For wet runway, the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the point where the
airplane attains a height of at least 15 ft above the take-off surface, with a critical
engine failure such that the failure would be recognized at the decision speed V1.
Take-off Run The Take-off Run is the longer of:
a. 115% of the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the mid-point between lift-off
and the point at which the airplane attains a height of 35 ft above the take-off sur-
face, with all engines operating.
b. For dry runway, the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the mid-point
between lift-off and the point at which the airplane attains a height of 35 ft above the
take-off surface, with a critical engine failure such that the failure would be recog-
nized at the decision speed V1.
c. For wet runway, the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the point where the
airplane attains a height of at least 15 ft above the take-off surface, with a critical
engine failure such that the failure would be recognized at the decision speed V1.
Stopway An area beyond the take-off runway at least as wide as the runway and centered upon
the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted
take-off, without causing structural damage to the airplane and designated by the air-
port authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted take-off.

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Accelerate-Stop The Accelerate-Stop Distance is the longer of a) and b) which are defined below:
Distance a) Accelerate-Stop Distance with an engine failure at VEF as defined below:
1. The distance necessary to accelerate the airplane from a standing start to VEF
with all engines operating plus:
2. The distance required to accelerate the airplane from VEF to V1 and continue the
acceleration for a further 1 s, assuming the critical engine fails at VEF plus:
3. The distance required to come to a full stop from the point reached at the end of
the acceleration period prescribed in paragraph a)2. above, assuming that the
pilot does not apply any means of retarding the airplane until that point is reached
and that the critical engine is still inoperative plus:
4. A distance margin equal to 2 s at V1.
b) Accelerate-Stop Distance with all engines operating as defined below:
1. The distance necessary to accelerate the airplane from a standing start to V1 and
continue the acceleration for a further 1.0 s with all engines operating plus:
2. The distance required to come to a full stop from the point reached at the end of
the acceleration period prescribed in paragraph b)1. above, assuming that the
pilot does not apply any means of retarding the airplane until that point is reached
and that all engines are still operating plus:
3. A distance margin equal to 2 s at V1.
Clearway An area beyond the runway, not less than 500 ft (152 m) wide, centrally located about
the extended centerline of the runway and under the control of the airport authorities.
The clearway is expressed in terms of a clearway plane, extending from the end of the
runway with an upward slope not exceeding 1.25%, above which no object nor any ter-
rain protrudes.
However, threshold lights may protrude above the plane if their height above the end of
the runway is 26 in (66 cm) or less and if they are located to each side of the runway.
(the clearway in no instance may be more than one half the runway length as required
by the relevant operating regulation)
Wet Runway A runway is considered as wet when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface
to cause it to appear reflective, but without significant areas of standing water.
Take-off Field The Take-off Run required is equal to the Take-off Distance required.
Lengths on Wet
Runway
Take-off Path The Take-off Path begins from a standing start and ends at 1500 ft above the take-off
surface or at the point where transition from take-off to en-route configuration is com-
pleted, whichever is higher.
Take-off Flight Path The Take-off Flight Path begins at the end of the take-off distance and
at a height of 35 ft above the take-off surface and ends at 1500 ft above the take-off sur-
face or at the point where transition from take-off to en-route configuration is completed,
whichever is higher.
Net Take-off Flight The Net Take-off Flight Path is the actual take-off flight path diminished by a gradient of
Path climb (or equivalent reduction in acceleration along that part of the take-off flight path at
which the airport is accelerated in level flight) of 0.8%.
Land Immediately Land at the Nearest Suitable Airport that offers sufficient runway Landing Distance
at the Nearest Available and if required, emergency services to support the emergency or abnormality.
Suitable Airport
Land at the The airplane may continue to the destination airport or the nearest airport where main-
Nearest Suitable tenance services are available.
Airport
Maintenance “Maintenance Action” is referring to procedures which can be conducted by
Action Required appropriately trained and approved pilots as well as maintenance personnel.
Prior to Next Flight
“Next Flight” is referring to the immediate or imminent take-off after discovery

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0.0 GENERAL INFORMATION and UNITS of MEASUREMENT ................................................ 0.0-1

0.0.1 General Information of Measurement used in the AOM ......................................................... 0.0-1

0.1 UNITS of MEASUREMENT – CONVERSION TABLES ........................................................ 0.1-1

0.1.1 General Conversion Tables .................................................................................................... 0.1-1

0.1.2 Temperature - Conversion Tables ........................................................................................... 0.1-2

0.1.3 Calculation of ISA Temperature .............................................................................................. 0.1-3

0.1.4 Conversion of Climb / Descent Gradient ................................................................................ 0.1-3

0.2 DIMENSIONS - DHC-8 Series 400 ........................................................................................ 0.2-1

0.3 PLAN VIEW - DHC-8 Series 400 ........................................................................................... 0.3-1

0.4 AIRCRAFT DOORS and DIMENSIONS ................................................................................ 0.4-1

0.5 FUSELAGE CROSS-SECTION ............................................................................................. 0.5-1

0.6 CONVERSION of REPORTED WIND to HEADWIND, TAILWIND and CROSSWIND .......... 0.6-1

0.7 CERTIFICATED NOISE LEVELS .......................................................................................... 0.7-1

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0.0.1 General Information of Measurement used in the AOM

If not otherwise indicated, in this manual the following dimensional units are used:

Masses (metric) kg (kilograms) or t (metric tons)


Weights (imperial) lb (pounds)
cm or m (centimeters or meters)
- short
Distance in or ft (inches or feet)
- airway NM (nautical miles)
Altitude ft (feet)
Flight Levels feet/100
Torque %
kg/h (kilograms per hour)
Fuel Flow
lb/h (pounds per hour)
kg (kilograms)
Fuel Loads
lb (pounds)
Brake Energy 106 ft lb
Pressure psi (pounds per square inch)
km/h (kilometers per hour)
Speeds
kt (knots)
m/s (meter per second)
Vertical Speeds
ft/min (feet per minute)
Rotational Speeds RPM (revolutions per minute)
o
C (degrees Celsius)
Temperature o
F (degrees Fahrenheit)
h (hours)
Time min (minutes)
s (seconds)
L (liters)
Volume
gal (US gallons)
- potential V DC or V AC (volts direct or alternative current)
Electrical Current - current A (amperes)
- power W (watts)
Frequency kHz or MHz (kilohertz or megahertz)

NOTE: Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground Operations in accordance with
ANNEX 5 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation - ICAO
(International Standards and Recommended Practices)

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0.1 UNITS of MEASUREMENT – CONVERSION TABLES

0.1.1 General Conversion Table

M
lb into kg pounds x 0.45359237 = kilograms A
S
S
kg into lb kilograms x 2.20462262 = pounds E
S

in into cm inches x 2.54 = centimeters


D
I
ft into m feet x 0.3048 = meters S
T
A
N
m into ft meters x 3.2808 = feet C
E
S
NM into km nautical miles x 1.852 = kilometers

L into kg
liters x 0.796 = kilograms
(Jet A-1 / 15°C)

L into lb
liters x 1.7547 = pounds
(Jet A-1 / 15°C)

V
gal into L US gallons x 3.7854 = liters O
L
U
M
kg into L
kilograms x 1.2565 = liters E
(Jet A-1 / 15°C) S

lb into L
pounds x 0.57 = liters
(Jet A-1 / 15°C)

ft3 into m3 cubic feet x 0.0283168 = cubic meters

A
2 2 R
ft into m square feet x 0.09290304 = square meters E
A

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0.1.2 Temperature – Conversion Tables

TEMPERATURE
[°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C]
-60 -76 -19 -2.2 22 71.6 140 60 59 15.0 -22 -30
-59 -74 -18 -0.4 23 73.4 138 58.8 58 14.4 -24 -31.1
-58 -72 -17 1.4 24 75.2 136 57.7 56 13.3 -26 -32.2
-57 -70 -16 3.2 25 77.0 134 56.7 54 12.2 -28 -33.3
-56 -69 -15 5.0 26 78.8 132 55.6 52 11.1 -30 -34.4
-55 -67 -14 6.8 27 80.6 130 54.4 50 10.0 -32 -35.6
-54 -65 -13 8.6 28 82.4 128 53.3 48 8.9 -34 -36.7
-53 -63 -12 10.4 29 84.2 126 52.2 46 7.8 -36 -37.8
-52 -62 -11 12.2 30 86.0 124 51.1 44 6.7 -38 -38.9
-51 -60 -10 14.0 31 87.8 122 50.0 42 5.6 -40 -40.0
-50 -58 -9 15.8 32 89.6 120 48.8 40 4.4 -42 -41.1
-49 -56 -8 17.6 33 91.4 118 47.8 38 3.3 -44 -42.2
-48 -54 -7 19.4 34 93.2 116 46.7 36 2.2 -46 -43.3
-47 -52 -6 21.2 35 95.0 114 45.6 34 1.1 -48 -44.4
-46 -51 -5 23.0 36 96.8 112 44.4 32 0.0 -50 -45.6
-45 -49 -4 24.8 37 98.6 110 43.3 30 -1.1 -52 -46.7
-44 -47 -3 26.6 38 100.4 108 42.2 28 -2.2 -54 -47.8
-43 -45 -2 28.4 39 102.2 106 41.1 26 -3.3 -56 -48.9
-42 -44 -1 30.2 40 104.0 104 40.0 24 -4.4 -58 -50.0
-41 -42 0 32.0 41 105.8 102 38.9 22 -5.6 -60 -51.1
-40 -40.0 1 33.8 42 107.6 100 37.8 20 -6.7 -62 -52.2
-39 -38.2 2 35.6 43 109.4 98 36.7 18 -7.8 -64 -53.3
-38 -36.4 3 37.4 44 111.2 96 35.6 16 -8.9 -66 -54.4
-37 -34.6 4 39.2 45 113.0 94 34.4 14 -10.0 -68 -55.6
-36 -32.8 5 41.0 46 114.8 92 33.3 12 -11.1 -70 -56.7
-35 -31.0 6 42.8 47 116.6 90 32.2 10 -12.2 -72 -57.8
-34 -29.2 7 44.6 48 1187.4 88 31.1 8 -13.3 -74 -58.9
-33 -27.4 8 46.4 49 120.2 86 30.0 6 -14.4 -76 -60.0
-32 -25.6 9 48.2 50 122.0 84 28.9 4 -15.6
-31 -23.8 10 50.0 51 123.8 82 27.8 2 -16.7
-30 -22.0 11 51.8 52 125.6 80 26.7 0 -17.8
-29 -20.2 12 53.6 53 127.4 78 25.6 -2 -18.9
-28 -18.4 13 55.4 54 129.2 76 24.4 -4 -20.0
-27 -16.6 14 57.2 55 131.0 74 23.3 -6 -21.1
-26 -14.8 15 59.0 56 132.8 72 22.2 -8 -22.2
-25 -13.0 16 60.8 57 134.6 70 21.1 -10 -23.3
-24 -11.2 17 62.6 58 136.4 68 20.0 -12 -24.44
-23 -9.4 18 64.4 59 138.8 66 18.9 -14 -25.6
-22 -7.6 19 66.2 60 140.0 64 17.8 -16 -26.7
-21 -5.8 20 68.0 62 16.7 -18 -27.8
-20 -4.0 21 69.8 60 15.6 -20 -28.9
[°C] [°F] [°F] [°C]

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0.1.3 Calculation of ISA Temperature

Calculation of ISA temperature (rule of thumb):

15 - (feet / 1000) x 2 + ISA temperature in [oC]

or

15 - (flight / 10) x 2 + ISA temperature in [oC]

0.1.4 Conversion of Climb / Descent Gradient

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0.2 DIMENSIONS - DHC-8 Series 400

Wing Span = 28.42 m (93 ft 3 in)

Fuselage Length = 31.04 m (101 ft 10 in)

Total Length = 32.83 m (107 ft 9 in)

Approximate Total Height  8.34 m (27 ft 4 in)

Distance Main Wheels to Nose Wheel = 13.94 m (45 ft 9 in)

Distance Outer Main Wheel to Outer Main Wheel = 9.52 m (31 ft 9 in)

Propeller Clearance from Ground  0.98 m (38.67 in)

Distance Propeller Tips to Fuselage = 1.10 m (43.31 in)

Propeller Diameter = 4.11 m (13 ft 6 in)

Height of Wing Tips above Ground  3.92 m (12 ft 10 in)

Fuselage Width = 2.69 m (106 in)

Height of Cabin Floor above Ground  1.16 m (45.76 in)

Interior Fuselage Width


[standard]
• floor = 2.03 m (80.0 in)
• maxim = 2.51 m (99.0 in)
[Option - CR 825 CH 02598 NEXT GEN Interior - NGI]
• floor = 2.08 m (81.9 in)
• maxim = 2.49 m (97.9 in)

Cabin Height
[standard] = 1.95 m (77.0 in)
[Option - CR 825 CH 02598 NEXT GEN Interior - NGI] = 1.93 m (76.1 in)

Aisle Width
[standard] = 0.51 m (20.0 in)
[Option - CR 825 CH 02598 NEXT GEN Interior - NGI] = 0.52 m (20.4 in)

NOTE: Ground referenced dimensions are approximate and vary with aircraft configuration and
loading conditions.

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0.3 PLAN VIEW - DHC-8 Series 400

93ft 3in.
(28.42m)
30ft 5in.
(9.27m)
13ft 6in.
(4.11m)

25ft 8in.*
(7.81m)
12ft 10in.*
(3.92m) 38.67in.* DIHEDRAL 2.5
o
(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 configuratio
and loading conditions.

12ft 4in.
(3.76m)

36ft 10in.
(11.22m)

10ft 9in.*
(3.28m) 27ft 4in.*
(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)

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0.4 AIRCRAFT DOORS and DIMENSIONS

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0.5 FUSELAGE CROSS-SECTION

STANDARD

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NEXT GEN Interior - NGI

[Option - CR 825 CH 02598]

OVERHEAD STOWAGE BINS


(CAPACITY IS 1.75 ft 3 (0.049 m 3 )/PAX.)

106.0 in.
(2.69 m)

24.1 in.
(0.61 m)

20.4 in.
76.1 in. (0.52 m)
(1.93 m)
97.9 in.
56.3 in. (2.49 m)
(1.43 m)
16.0 in.
(0.41 m)
24.5 in.
(0.62 m) 71.8 in.
(1.82 m)

11.1 in.
(0.28 m)

81.9 in.
(2.08 m)
GROUND REFERENCE LINE

101.1 in. (2.56 m)

108.8 in. (2.76 m)

1 11.37 in. (28.9 cm)


AT DOOR CENTER LINE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
(NEXT GEN)
br721a02.dg, gw, nov13/2014

NOTE
1 This dimension is approximate and will vary with
aircraft configuration and loading conditions.

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0.6 CONVERSION of REPORTED WIND to HEADWIND, TAILWIND and CROSSWIND

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CONVERSION of REPORTED WIND to HEADWIND, TAILWIND and CROSSWIND (cont’d)

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0.7 CERTIFICATED NOISE LEVELS

Certificated noise levels at the following measurement points for the applicable Gross Mass / Weight version:

CERTIFICATED EFFECTIVE PERCEIVED NOISE LEVELS


GROSS MASS / WEIGHT
[EPNdB]
VERSION
FLYOVER LATERAL APPROACH
BASIC:
77.1 84.1 94.9
MTOW: 27987 kg (61700 lb)
(Flap 5°) (Flap 5°) (Flap 15°)
MLW: 27442 kg (60500 lb)
INTERMEDIATE:
78.0 84.0 94.8
MTOW: 28998 kg (63930 lb)
(Flap 5°) (Flap 5°) (Flap 15°)
MLW: 28009 kg (61750 lb)
HIGH:
78.3 84.0 94.8
MTOW: 29257 kg (64500 lb)
(Flap 5°) (Flap 5°) (Flap 15°)
MLW: 28009 kg (61750 lb)
ENHANCED HIGH:
78.6 84.0 94.8
MTOW: 29574 kg (65200 lb)
(Flap 5°) (Flap 5°) (Flap 15°)
MLW: 28123 kg (62000 lb)

For more detailed certificated noise levels information, see Sub-Section 5.1 of the AFM.

[with MS 4-459409 Incorporated] the certified noise levels at the following measurement points for the
Basic Gross Mass / Weight are as follows:

Aircraft MTOW / MLW Noise Limits Measured Levels


Phase of Flight
Configuration [kg] [lb] [EPNdB] [EPNdB]
FLYOVER 25991 57300 89.0 75.6
BASIC LATERAL 25991 57300 94.0 84.0
APPROACH 25991 57300 98.0 95.2

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1 07 Mar 2021 1.11-14 07 Mar 2021

01 - Contents
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ToC 1-2 07 Mar 2021

Chapter 1
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1.3-1 07 Mar 2021
1.4-1 07 Mar 2021
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CHAPTER 1 ToC 1-1

LIMITATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1.1-1

1.2 CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 1.2-1

1.3 PASSENGER SEATING CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 1.3-1


1.3.1 Maximum Number of Passenger Seats .................................................................................. 1.3-1

1.4 CREW COMPOSITION .......................................................................................................... 1.4-1


1.4.1 Minimum Flight Crew .............................................................................................................. 1.4-1
1.4.2 Crew Seats ............................................................................................................................. 1.4-1

1.5 MASS / WEIGHT and CENTER of GRAVITY LIMITS ........................................................... 1.5-1


1.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 1.5-1
1.5.2 Maximum Allowable Gross Masses / Weights ........................................................................ 1.5-1
1.5.3 Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) and Balance Limits ........................................................... 1.5-2

1.6 SPEED LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................ 1.6-1

1.7 MANEUVERING LIMIT LOAD FACTORS ............................................................................. 1.7-1

1.8 OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS and INFORMATION ............................................................. 1.8-1


1.8.1 Wind Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 1.8-1
1.8.2 Temperature Limitations ......................................................................................................... 1.8-2
1.8.3 Take-Off Power Setting Limitation .......................................................................................... 1.8-2
1.8.4 Maximum Operating Altitude .................................................................................................. 1.8-2
1.8.5 Maximum Slope for Take-Off and Landing ............................................................................. 1.8-2
1.8.6 Maximum Glide Slope Angle for Cat II Approaches ............................................................... 1.8-2
1.8.7 Eye to Wheel Path and ILS to Wheel Path Distances ............................................................ 1.8-2
1.8.8 Adverse Weather Operation ................................................................................................... 1.8-3
1.8.9 Airframe Contamination .......................................................................................................... 1.8-3
1.8.10 Baggage / Cargo Compartment Limitations ............................................................................ 1.8-3

1.9 GROUND OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS and INFORMATION ............................................ 1.9-1


1.9.1 Minimum Turning Radius ........................................................................................................ 1.9-1
1.9.2 Line-Up Losses ....................................................................................................................... 1.9-1
1.9.3 Eye to Ground and ILS to Ground Distances ......................................................................... 1.9-1
1.9.4 Minimum Runway Width ......................................................................................................... 1.9-2
1.9.5 Aircraft Classification Number / Load Classification Number (ACN / LCN Values) ................ 1.9-2

(cont’d on next page)

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LIMITATIONS

- TABLE of CONTENTS - (cont’d)

1.10 PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................... 1.10-1

1.10.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 1.10-1


1.10.2 Flap Settings ......................................................................................................................... 1.10-1
1.10.3 Operation with Landing Gear Extended ................................................................................ 1.10-1
1.10.4 Reduced Power Take-Off ...................................................................................................... 1.10-1
1.10.5 Take-Off and Landing with Bleed “On” .................................................................................. 1.10-2
1.10.6 Operation with Inoperative Nose Wheel Steering ................................................................. 1.10-2
1.10.7 Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled ............................................. 1.10-3
1.10.8 Operation with 32 in Tires ...................................................................................................... 1.10-3
1.10.9 Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode .................................................. 1.10-3
1.10.10 Operation with 10 min Maximum Take-Off Power following Engine Failure during Take-Off 1.10-4
1.10.11 Noise Abatement Procedures - Landing with 850 Propeller RPM ........................................ 1.10-4
1.10.12 Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt ....................................................................... 1.10-4
1.10.13 Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values ................................. 1.10-5
1.10.14 Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System.................................................. 1.10-6
1.10.15 Steep Approach and Landing ................................................................................................ 1.10-7
1.10.16 Take-Off with Bleed “On” ....................................................................................................... 1.10-8
1.10.17 Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways ......................................................................... 1.10-9
1.10.18 Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways ........................................................ 1.10-9
1.10.19 Take-Off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with
REF SPEEDS Switch “OFF” .............................................................................................. 1.10-10

1.11 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................ 1.11-1

1.11.1 Airspeed Indicators ............................................................................................................... 1.11-1


1.11.2 Altimeters .............................................................................................................................. 1.11-1
1.11.3 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) / Static Air Temperature (SAT) Relationship ....................... 1.11-1
1.11.4 Power Plant Limitations ......................................................................................................... 1.11-2
1.11.5 APU Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 1.11-8
1.11.6 Fuel Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 1.11-9
1.11.7 Air Conditioning and Pressurization .................................................................................... 1.11-11
1.11.8 Electrical Systems ............................................................................................................... 1.11-11
1.11.9 Landing Gear and Flap Systems ......................................................................................... 1.11-11
1.11.10 Wheel Brake Cooling Systems ............................................................................................ 1.11-11
1.11.11 Airframe Ice Protection ........................................................................................................ 1.11-11
1.11.12 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) ............................................................................ 1.11-12
1.11.13 Avionics ............................................................................................................................... 1.11-12
1.11.14 Flight Management System (FMS) ..................................................................................... 1.11-13
1.11.15 Data Link System ................................................................................................................ 1.11-13
1.11.16 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) ................................................... 1.11-14

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CHAPTER 1 1.1-1
LIMITATIONS
INTRODUCTION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 contains all relevant type certificate and operational limitations for the operation of the
DHC-8 Series 400.

If any deviation between the information given in this Chapter and Section 2 of the AFM should be observed,
the latter manual shall take precedence.

As far as instrument markings are concerned, the following interpretation shall apply:

GREEN = Normal Operating Range

AMBER = Caution Range

RED = Limit of Operation

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CERTIFICATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1.2 CERTIFICATION

The De Havilland DHC-8 Series 400 is approved in the Transport Category in compliance with the require-
ments listed for Canada on the Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet.

NOTE: The aircraft is certified for ditching when the safety equipment specified by the applicable
regulations is installed.

The aircraft is eligible for the following kinds of operations:

1. Day and Night VFR

2. IFR

3. Icing Conditions

WARNING: Severe icing may result from environmental conditions outside of those for which the
airplane was certificated.
(Sub-Chapter 2.16 - Operating In Icing Conditions)

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1.3 PASSENGER SEATING CONFIGURATION

1.3.1 Maximum Number of Passenger Seats

For the maximum approved passenger seating capacity of your airplane’s specific cabin configuration, refer to
the Weight and Balance Manual, PSM 1-84-8 or
PSM 1-84-8M.

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1.4 CREW COMPOSITION

1.4.1 Minimum Flight Crew

For commercial operations, the minimum flight compartment crew shall consist of:

- a Pilot qualified as a Captain / Commander and

- a Co-Pilot qualified as a First Officer

For passenger carrying operations a minimum of 2 qualified cabin attendants are required.

1.4.2 Crew Seats

2 pilot seats and 1 observer seat are provided in the flight compartment.

1 forward cabin attendant seat is provided in the forward cabin section and 1 aft cabin seat is provided in the
rear cabin section.

An optional 3rd cabin attendant seat, in the aft cabin section, may be available with the applicable interior.

[Option - CR 825 CH 03262, CR 825 CH 03174]

In PASSENGER / CARGO configuration, there is only 1 FA seat, located in forward cabin, facing rearward.

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1.5 MASS / WEIGHT and CENTER of GRAVITY LIMITS

1.5.1 General

The mass / weight limits for take-off and for landing as shown under Sub-Chapter 1.5.2 are structural limits and
may be further restricted by performance requirements (see individual airport / runway performance charts).

1.5.2 Maximum Allowable Gross Masses / Weights

Basic Intermediate Enhanced


High Gross
Mass / Weight Gross Gross High Gross
[MS 4-201539] [MS 4-459409] [MS 4-308807] [MS 4-308907] [MS 4-309238]
Maximum 28077 kg 26082 kg 29089 kg 29347 kg 29665 kg
Ramp (61900 lb) (57500 lb) (64130 lb) (64700 lb) (65400 lb)
Maximum 27987 kg 25991 kg 28998 kg 29257 kg 29574 kg
Take-Off (61700 lb) (57300 lb) (63930 lb) (64500 lb) (65200 lb)
Maximum 27442 kg 25991 kg 28009 kg 28009 kg 28123 kg
Landing (60500 lb) (57300 lb) (61750 lb) (61750 lb) (62000 lb)
Maximum 25174 kg 25174 kg 25855 kg 25855 kg 26308 kg
Zero Fuel (55500 lb) (55500 lb) (57000 lb) (57000 lb) (58000 lb)
Minimum
14403 kg
Structural
(31753 lb)
Design

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 MASS / WEIGHT and CENTER of GRAVITY LIMITS

1.5.3 Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) and Balance Limits

The certified limits for the MAC are:

Forward Aft
Mass / Weight
Limit Limit
Up to 24040 kg
13.8% 36%
(53000 lb)
27987 kg
16.6% 36%
(61700 lb)
28998 kg
17.3% 36%
(63930 lb)
29257 kg
17.4% 36%
(64500 lb)
29574 kg
17.7% 36%
(65200 lb)

[with MS 4-459409 Incorporated] the certified limits for the MAC are:

Forward Aft
Mass / Weight
Limit Limit
Up to 24040 kg
13.8% 36%
(53000 lb)
25991 kg
15.2% 36%
(57300 lb)

NOTES: 1. If these Center of Gravity limits are met with the landing gear down, then safe limits in flight
are automatically achieved.
2. The maximum aft limit is 20% MAC for operations with one inoperative stall warning and / or
stick pusher system.

To compensate for index-system associated errors (e.g. using one arm for more seat rows or moment changes
caused by cabin attendants or passengers) an operational envelope is restricting the certified limits.

This operational envelope is printed on the load & trim sheet.

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SPEED LIMITATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1.6 SPEED LIMITATIONS

NOTE: The airspeed limitations apply to all masses (weights) up to 29574 kg (65200 lb), unless
otherwise stated.

Type of Speed Limitations Limiting Speed


VMCG - flaps 15° - 89 KCAS VMCG (Velocity of Minimum Control on
Ground) During the takeoff roll, it is of
- flaps 10° - 89 KCAS utmost importance to know the minimum
- flaps 5° - 89 KCAS speed at which the aircraft will remain
controllable, in the event of an engine
- flaps 0° - 101 KCAS failure on ground.
VMCA - flaps 15° - 91 KCAS
- flaps 10° - 95 KCAS
- flaps 5° - 98 KCAS
- flaps 0° - 113 KCAS
VMCL - flaps 35° - 92 KCAS
- flaps 15° - 96 KCAS
- flaps 10° - 99 KCAS
- flaps 5° - 100 KCAS
NOTE: VMO varies linearly between the given altitudes.
VMO - 0 - 8000 ft - 245 KIAS
- at 10000 ft - 282 KIAS
- at 18000 ft - 286 KIAS
- at 20000 ft - 275 KIAS
- at 25000 ft - 248 KIAS
VFE - flaps 5° - 200 KIAS
- flaps 10° - 181 KIAS
- flaps 15° - 172 KIAS
- flaps 35° - 158 KIAS
VLO 200 KIAS
VLE 215 KIAS
Alternate Gear Extension Speed 185 KIAS
VRA 210 KIAS
VMAX TIRE 182 kt ground speed
VA of an
Description. The Manoeuvring Speed (VA) 204 KIAS
aircraft is an airspeed limitation determined
by the aircraft designer. At speeds CAUTION:
exceeding Rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in
the manoeuvring speed, full deflection of any combination with large changes in pitch, roll or yaw
flight control surface can result in damage to (e.g. large sideslip angles),
the aircr may result in structural failure at any airspeed, including below VA

Aquaplaning Speeds (assumption: main gear tire size 34 in and pressure 141 psi)
VAQUAPLANING for T/O = 107 kt GS
VAQUAPLANING for LDG = 92 kt GS

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1.7 MANEUVERING LIMIT LOAD FACTORS

The following maneuvering limit load factors limit the permissible angle of bank in turns and limit the severity of
pull-up and push-over maneuvers.

Flaps Retracted: + 2.5 g

- 1.0 g

Flaps Extended: + 2.0 g

- 0.0 g

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1.8 OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS and INFORMATION

1.8.1 Wind Limitations

1.8.1.1 Maximum Crosswind

Runway Conditions
Contaminated
Conditions
Dry / Wet WED 3 mm WED greater than Wet Ice
Compacted Snow
(0.125 in) or less 3 mm (0.125 in) Braking Action Poor
Take-off 32 kt 14 kt 14 kt 20 kt 0

Landing 32 kt 14 kt 14 kt 20 kt 0
CAT II Landing
- coupled 18 kt 14 kt 14 kt 18 kt 0
- manual 10 kt 10 kt 10 kt 10 kt 0

1.8.1.2 Maximum Tailwind

Runway Conditions
Conditions Ice and Wet Ice
Dry / Wet Contaminated
Braking Action Poor
Take-off Flap 5° 10 kt 10 kt 0

Take-off Flap 10° / 15° 10 kt * 10 kt 0

Landing Flap 10° / 15° 10 kt 10 kt 0

Landing Flap 35° 10 kt * 10 kt 0


CAT II Landing
10 kt 10 kt 0
(Flap 10° / 15° only)
Steep APPR Landing
5 kt 5 kt 0
(Flap 35° only)

* Limits may be increased, when AFM Supplement 3 (Operation In Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt)
is applicable

1.8.1.3 Maximum Headwind (CAT II Landing)

Maximum Headwind
CAT II Landing
- coupled 24 kt
- manual 10 kt

NOTE: Additional operating regulations and / or stricter limits, or as set forth by the operator, may
result in limits lower than those given in Sub-Chapters 1.8.1.1 and 1.8.1.2

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1.8.2 Temperature Limitations

MAX ambient temperature = + 50°C or ISA + 35°C, whichever is lower.


MIN ambient temperature = - 54°C

CAUTION: The cold weather operations procedures provided in the Ramp Servicing Manual
PSM 1-84-2S, must be observed prior to starting engines on the ground after the aircraft
is parked in excess of 3 h in temperatures of - 15°C or lower.

1.8.3 Take-Off Power Setting Limitation

Setting take-off power prior to brake release, with nose of the airplane more than 45° out of wind, is prohibited
for wind speeds greater than 8 kt (measured at a height of 10 m).

1.8.4 Maximum Operating Altitude

Maximum operating altitude = 25000 ft.


Maximum operating altitude for take-off and landing = 10000 ft.

1.8.5 Maximum Slope for Take-Off and Landing

Maximum runway slopes approved for take-off and landing are:


+ 2% (uphill slope)
- 2% (downhill slope)

1.8.6 Maximum Glide Slope Angle for CAT II Approaches

When certified for CAT II operations, the maximum glide slope angle shall not exceed 3.5° during CAT II
approaches.

1.8.7 Eye to Wheel Path and ILS to Wheel Path Distances

Approach Flap Eye to Wheel Path ILS to Wheel Path


[°] [°] [ m (ft) ] [ m (ft) ]
10 4.662 (15.30) 4.446 (14.59)
3 15 4.339 (14.24) 3.927 (12.88)
35 3.928 (12.89) 3.273 (10.74)
4.5 35 3.934 (12.91) 3.278 (10.76)

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1.8.8 Adverse Weather Operation

1.8.8.1 Operation from Contaminated Runways

1. Take-off with reduced power is prohibited


2. Operation from runways contaminated with standing water, slush or loose snow
a. Maximum operating altitude for take-off and landing is 6000 ft ASL.
b. The maximum permitted WED of contaminant is 15 mm (0.59 in).
c. The maximum permitted depth of contaminant 6 cm (2.4 in).
d. For WED greater than 3 mm (0.125 in); selection of power levers aft of DISC is prohibited.
e. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 14 kt.
3. Operation from runways contaminated with compacted snow
a. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 20 kt.

1.8.8.2 Operation in Icing Conditions

Observe performance penalties as given in Chapter 4 (Performance).

1.8.9 Airframe Contamination

Observe the relevant procedures for de-icing and anti-icing and the relevant hold-over times as specified in the
Flight Operation Manual (Operations Manual Part A).
Also observe the instruction for the different de-icing / anti-icing fluids and the performance penalties as given
in Chapter 4 - Performance.

1.8.10 Baggage / Cargo Compartment Limitations

For your airplanes particular baggage compartment loading limits, refer to the Cargo Loading Manual
PSM 1-84-8A.

1.8.10.1 Baggage Compartment Classification

Both the forward and aft baggage compartments are classified as “Class C” compartments (see also Sub-
Chapter 6.6.3). Class C compartments do require:
1) a separate approved smoke detector or fire detector system to give warning at the pilot station;
2) an approved built-in fire extinguishing system controllable from the pilot stations;
3) any means to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke, flames or extinguishing agent, from any com-
partment occupied by the crew or passengers; and
4) any means to control ventilation and droughts within the compartment so that the extinguishing agent
used can control fire that may start within the compartment.

1.8.10.2 Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishing

Unless the forward and aft baggage compartments are empty, the airplane must not be operated further than
1 h flying time from a suitable airport for landing.

1.8.10.3 Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguishing


[with Option - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]

Unless the cargo compartment is empty, the airplane must not be operated further than 1 h flying time from a
suitable airport for landing.

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1.9 GROUND OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS and INFORMATION

1.9.1 Minimum Turning Radius

Minimum pavement width for a 180° turn = 26 m (85 ft).

This minimum radius assumes a full nose wheel steering angle of 70°.

1.9.2 Line-Up Losses


(as per JAR-OPS 1.490(c)(6) IEM and IATA SCAP Specification Annex XIII)

Steering Angle
90° ENTRY 30° 35° 40° 45° 50° 55° 60° 65° 70°
TODA / TORA loss [m] 32 28 25 22 20 18 16 15 13
ASDA loss [m] 46 42 38 36 34 32 30 28 27
180° ENTRY (turn-around)
TODA / TORA loss [m] 31 28 25 23 22 21 20 19 18
ASDA loss [m] 45 42 39 37 36 34 33 33 32

1.9.3 Eye to Ground and ILS to Ground Distances

Eye to Ground ILS to Ground


[ m (ft) ] [ m (ft) ]
3.029 (9.94) 1.864 (6.12)

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1.9.4 Minimum Runway Width

Unless otherwise approved in a Supplement to the AFM (e.g. “narrow runways” Supplement 54), the minimum
width of a runway should not be less than 30 m (98 ft).

1.9.5 Aircraft Classification Number / Load Classification Number


(ACN / LCN – 34” Tires – Values)

ACN – Values, 34” Tires


(for maximum take-off mass / weight)

Rigid Pavement Sub-Grades


A High B Medium C Low D Ultra Low
17.6 18 19.1 19.9

Flexible Pavement Sub-Grades


A High B Medium C Low D Ultra Low
15.2 16.0 18.3 20.2

RECOMMENDATION: as most airports have a rigid pavement with a Class B sub-grade, use “20” for
planning purposes.

LCN – Values 34” Tires

Rigid Pavement Sub-Grades: - use LCN 39

Flexible Pavement Sub-Grades: - use LCN 43

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1.10 PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS

1.10.1 General

In addition to the data presented in Chapter 4 - AOM showing the applicable performance data - this Sub-
Chapter presents some performance related limitations which may also become applicable when using special
AFM Supplements.

1.10.2 Flap Settings

The approved flap settings are as follows:

Take-Off + Initial Climb - 5° 10° 15° -


Cruise 0° - - - -
Approach - 5° 10° 15° -
Landing - - 10° 15° 35°

1.10.3 Operation with Landing Gear Extended

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 94 of the AFM.

1.10.3.1 General

Operation with the landing gear extended (doors closed) are subject to the approval of the local airworthiness
authorities.

1.10.3.2 Limitations

1. Take-off on a contaminated runway is prohibited.


2. Dispatch into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited.
3. Bleed air must be off for take-off and landing.
4. Landing gear doors must be closed, and landing gear fairings installed.
5. Maximum airspeed with landing gear extended and the landing gear doors closed (VLE) is 215 KIAS.
6. Maximum altitude with the landing gear extended and landing gear doors closed is 20000 ft.
7. Ditching emergency procedure is not applicable.
8. The operating procedures under Chapter 2 and 3 (Normal and Non-Normal Procedures) and the perfor-
mance penalties as per Sub-Chapter 4.8 shall be observed.

1.10.4 Reduced Power Take-Off

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 13 of the AFM.

1.10.4.1 Limitations

The maximum assumed OAT is ISA + 35°C.


Once every 24 h (flying day) a take-off, using Normal Take-off power setting (see Sub-Chapter 4.10, Table 1),
must be accomplished to verify engine performance.
The minimum torque for the assumed outside air temperature is 90% of the Normal Take-off power setting.
When using AFM Supplement 61 (Take-Off with BLEED “ON”), use the torque data as shown on Table 1a of
Sub-Chapter 4.10.
May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 3, 7, 21, 25, 26, 37, 46, 77 and 94, i.e.

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• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)


• Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Take-Off and Landing with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 2, AFM Supplement 21)
• Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 15, AFM Supplement 25)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplements 14, AFM Supplements 26)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled (AOM Supplement 4, AFM Supplement 46)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
(AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 77)
• Operation with Landing Gear Extended (AFM Supplement 94)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.1 (AOM Supplement 1) for the applicable performance data.

1.10.5 Take-Off and Landing with Bleed “On”

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 21 of the AFM.

This supplement must not be used with the following AFM supplements:
• Operation in Tailwinds in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Using Reduced Power for Take-Off (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplements 25 and 26)
• Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled (AOM Supplement 4, AFM Supplement 46)
• Take-Off with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 13, AFM Supplement 61)
• Operation with Landing Gear Extended (AFM Supplement 94)

1.10.5.1 Limitations

The OAT increased by 11°C must not exceed 50°C (ISA + 35°C).

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.2 (AOM Supplement 2) for the applicable performance data.

1.10.6 Operation with Inoperative Nose Wheel Steering

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to AFM Supplement 8.

1.10.6.1 Limitations

An operation with inoperative nose wheel steering is not permitted when operating on contaminated runways
or when operating with an inoperative anti-skid brake system.
Operations from unpaved runways are also not permitted.
The maximum permitted tailwind shall not exceed 10 kt.
May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 3, 7, 25, 26, 37 and 77, i.e.
• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 15, AFM Supplement 25)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplements 14, AFM Supplements 26)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
(AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 77)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.3 (AOM Supplement 3) for the applicable performance data.

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1.10.7 Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 46 of the AFM.

1.10.7.1 Limitations

With the Bypass Doors Open, the maximum ambient temperature is ISA + 25°C.
May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 13, 21, 61 and 94, i.e.
• Reduced Power Take-Off (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Take-Off and Landing with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 2, AFM Supplement 21)
• Take-Off with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 13, AFM Supplement 61)
• Operation with Landing Gear Extended (AFM Supplement 94)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.4 (AOM Supplement 4) for applicable performance data.

1.10.8 Operation with 32 in Tires

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 65 of the AFM.

1.10.8.1 Limitations

Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways is prohibited.


When operating with 32 in tires [MS 4-200006 or MS 4-436865] performance data must be corrected.

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.5 (AOM Supplement 5) for applicable performance data.

1.10.9 Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 17 of the AFM.

1.10.9.1 Limitations

An operation with inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode is not permitted when operating from contami-
nated runways.
The maximum tailwind component shall not exceed 10 kt.
Steep Approaches (AFM Supplement 12), Noise Abatement Procedures (AFM Supplement 39) and ILS raw
data Steep Approaches (AFM Supplement 45) are not permitted when operating with inoperative flight spoilers
in ground mode.
May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 3, 12, 25, 26, 37, 39, 45 and 77, i.e.
• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Steep Approach and Landing (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplement 12)
• Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 15, AFM Supplement 25)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 14, AFM Supplement 26)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Noise Abatement Procedures Landing with 850 PROP RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• ILS Steep Approach (AFM Supplement 45)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
(AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 77)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.6 (AOM Supplement 6) for applicable performance data.

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1.10.10 Operation with 10 min Maximum Take-Off Power following Engine Failure during Take-Off

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 27 of the AFM.

Standard certification is based upon a 5 min time limit for maximum take-off power.
With the incorporation of AFM Supplement 27, a maximum of 10 min with maximum take-off power is permit-
ted.

1.10.10.1 Limitations

The maximum tailwind shall not exceed 10 kt.


May not be used with AFM Supplements 3 and 94, i.e.
• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Operation with Landing Gear Extended (AFM Supplement 94)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.7 (AOM Supplement 7) for applicable performance data.

1.10.11 Noise Abatement Procedures - Landing with 850 Propeller RPM

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 39 of the AFM.

1.10.11.1 Limitations

An Approach and Landing with 850 NP must not be performed with:


• Anti-Skid Brake Control System is inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• CAT II operations (AFM Supplement 16)
• Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplements 37 and 77)
• Operation in Tailwinds in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Operation from Runways with Slopes greater than  2%
• Steep Approaches (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplements 12 and 45)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplements 25 and 26)
• Operation with Landing Gear extended (AFM Supplement 94)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.8 (AOM Supplement 8) for applicable performance data.

[With MS 4-901204 or MS 4-901304 or MS 4-126306 or MS 4-126293 or MS 4-901326 or MS 4-126337 Not


Incorporated or with MS IS4Q7600001 Incorporated and MS 4-901204 Not fully Incorporated], or
Without a serviceable Radio Altimeter:
with REF SPEEDS switch selected to “INCR”, Flap 35°, landing with reduced RPM is prohibited.

NOTE: The referenced Modification Summaries (MS) refer to the incorporation of the radio altitude
information into PSEU / WOW logic for the Propeller Electronic Controller (PEC).

1.10.12 Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 3 of the AFM.

1.10.12.1 General

When Supplement 3 to the AFM is approved by the appropriate airworthiness authority and incorporated in the
respective AFM, the normal Tailwind limit of 10 kt may be increased to 20 kt for take-off and landing.

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1.10.12.2 Limitations

Unless additional limitations are set forth by the operator (Sub-Chapter 1.8), take-off and landing with Tailwind
operations in excess of 10 kt are not permitted under the following conditions, when:
• the Anti-Skid Brake Control System is inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• the Nosewheel Steering System is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 3, AFM Supplement 8)
• Taking-Off with Reduced Power (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Category II Operations (AFM Supplement 16)
• the Flight Spoilers are Inoperative in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Taking-Off and Landing with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplements 2 and 13, AFM Supplements 21 and 61)
• using more than 5 min Maximum Take-Off Power following an Engine Failure during take-off
(AOM Supplement 7, AFM Supplement 27)
• Operating on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Landing with 850 Propeller RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• Operating from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplements 25 and 26)
• performing Steep Approaches and Landings (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplements 12 or 45)
• Taking-Off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL (AOM Supplement 16, AFM Supplement 76)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.9 (AOM Supplement 9) for applicable performance data.

1.10.13 Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 77 of the AFM.

1.10.13.1 Limitations

The data in this Sub-Chapter must not be used when:


• Tailwind Conditions are in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• the Anti-Skid Brake system is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• the Nosewheel Steering is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 3, AFM Supplement 8)
• performing Steep Approaches and Landings (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplement 12)
• Taking-Off with Reduced Power (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Fight Spoilers are inoperative and in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Operating from Unpaved Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplements 25 and 26)
• Operating from Runways with Slopes greater than  2% (AFM Supplement 35)
• using Noise Abatement Procedures (850 RPM) (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• making ILS raw data only steep approaches (AFM Supplement 45)

In case the SNOWTAM does not give reliable runway friction measurements, the following values must be
assumed:
Contamination Aircraft µ
Wet Ice 0.05
Compacted Snow 0.20
Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow 0.15

The data presented under this Sub-Chapter furthermore assume the following specific gravity and the maxi-
mum permitted depth of the contaminant (WED = 3 mm (0.12 in)):

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Contamination Specific Gravity MAX Permitted Depth of Contaminant


Loose Dry Snow  0.3 10 mm (0.40 in)
Wet Snow  0.6 5 mm (0.20 in)
Water or Slush  1.0 3 mm (0.12 in)

Crosswind Limits:

Aircraft µ MAX Crosswind Component (kt)


 0.30 32
0.2 – 0.29 20
0.15 – 0.19 14
0.10 – 0.14 8
0.05 – 0.09 0

NOTES: 1. Sub-Chapter 1.8 - 1 may specify lower limits – as per the operators discretion.
2. Airworthiness regulations (JAR 25 X 1591) do allow a lower screen height at the end of the
take-off distance with critical engine failure such that the failure would be recognized at V1.
The screen height may be less than 35 ft (as it is the minimum for the “dry” runway case)
but never less than 15 ft for the contaminated (and wet) runway.
Other than the data provided for the AFM (Supplement 77), JAR-OPS 1 regulations do
require one single V1 speed, so VGO shall be equal to VSTOP (= V1).
As mentioned in the introduction to Chapter 4, V1 was assumed to be VR.
3. The Aircraft µ value is calculated as follows:
 measured on contaminated runway
Aircraft  = 0, 5 x ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 measurement for a dry runway

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.10 (AOM Supplement 10) for applicable performance data.

1.10.14 Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 7 of the AFM.

1.10.14.1 General

The operation with inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System is permitted under the conditions as specified in
the approved MEL and the operating limitations.

1.10.14.2 Limitations

Unless additional limitations as specified in the MEL do apply, the operation with inoperative Anti-Skid Brake
Control System is not permitted when:
• operating from Wet and / or Contaminated Runways (AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 37 or 77)
• the Nosewheel Steering system is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 3, AFM Supplement 8)
• using Reduced Power Take-Off (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• performing Steep Approaches and Landings (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplements 12 and 45)
• Operating from Unpaved Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplement 25 or 26)
• performing Noise Abatement Procedures (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• Operating in Tailwind Conditions in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.11 (AOM Supplement 11) for applicable performance data.

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1.10.15 Steep Approach and Landing

1.10.15.1 General

Subject to the operational approval and the [Incorporation of MS 4-456970 or MS 4-309206 or MS 4-458434]
Approach Angles higher than 4.5° may be flown when AFM Supplement 12 is applicable.

1.10.15.2 Limitations

A Steep Approach and the subsequent Landing shall not be carried out under the following conditions:
• Approach Angles higher than 5.5°
• at Tailwind Conditions greater than 5 kt
• on CAT II Operations (AFM Supplement 16)
• with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• when the Anti-Skid Brake system is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• when the Runway is Contaminated (AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplements 37 or 77)
• when Operating from Unpaved Runways (AOM Supplements 15 and 14, AFM Supplements 25 or 26)
• when Landing with 850 Propeller RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• on CAT I autopilot (coupled) and Flight Director (manual) Approaches
• when using a flap setting other than 35° (landing gear down, flap 35° and condition levers to MAX must be
selected prior to commencing a steep approach)
• when no suitable Glide Path system is available for day / night operations
• when the Runway Slope exceeds  0.5%
• when the Landing Mass exceeds 26308 kg (58000 lb)
• when the Maximum Operating Altitude for landing is exceeding 1524 m (5000 ft) ASL
• with one engine out.

May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 2, 3, 7, 16, 17, 25, 26, 37, 39, 75 and 77, i.e.
• Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) - ALLIED SIGNAL MK VI (AFM Supplement 2)
• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Category II Operations (AFM Supplement 16)
• Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 15, AFM Supplement 25)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 14, AFM Supplement 26)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Noise Abatement Procedures Landing with 850 PROP RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• Category I Flight Director and Autopilot Approaches with Flap 35° (AFM Supplement 75)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
(AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 77)

The Minimum Height for transition to a Steep Approach is 305 m (1000 ft).

The Minimum Height for GA following an engine failure after the steep approach has been started is
92 m (300 ft) AGL

NOTE: The height loss during a Go Around following an engine failure is 46 m (150 ft)

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1.10.15.3 ILS Raw Data Only Steep Approach

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 45 of the AFM.

When operationally approved in conjunction with the approval for Steep Approaches, the following additional
limitations will apply:
• landing gear down, flap 35° and condition levers MAX must be selected prior to glide slope intercept and
used during guided approach
• approach must not be commenced or must be discontinued prior to DH in the event of an engine failure
• minimum DH is 92 m (300 ft) ARTE (above RWY THR)

May not be used with the following AFM Supplements 2, 3, 7, 16, 17, 25, 26, 37, 39, 75 and 77, i.e.
• Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) - ALLIED SIGNAL MK VI (AFM Supplement 2)
• Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Category II Operations (AFM Supplement 16)
• Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 15, AFM Supplement 25)
• Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways (AOM Supplement 14, AFM Supplement 26)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways (AFM Supplement 37)
• Noise Abatement Procedures Landing with 850 PROP RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• Category I Flight Director and Autopilot Approaches with Flap 35° (AFM Supplement 75)
• Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
(AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 77)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.12 (AOM Supplement 12) for applicable performance data.

1.10.16 Take-Off with Bleed “On”

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 61 of the AFM.

1.10.16.1 Limitations

A Take-off with BLEED “ON” is not permitted under the following conditions:
• Operation in Tailwinds in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Take-Off and Landing with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 2, AFM Supplement 21)
• Operation from Runways with Slopes greater than 2% (AFM Supplement 35)
• Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled (AOM Supplement 4, AFM Supplement 46)
• Operation with Landing Gear Extended (AFM Supplement 94)
• Operations with One Bleed System Inoperative (AFM Supplement 100)
• Operation from Runways with Slopes greater than 3% (AFM Supplement 110)

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.13 (AOM Supplement 13) for applicable performance data.

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1.10.17 Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplements 26 of the AFM.

1.10.17.1 Limitations

1.10.17.1.1 General Limitations:

An operation on Unpaved / Gravel Runways is not permitted when:


• Tailwind condition is in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• Anti-Skid Brake System is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Nose Wheel Steering System is inoperative (AOM Supplement 3, AFM Supplement 8)
• performing Steep Approaches (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplement 12)
• Taking-Off with Reduced Power (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode are Inoperative (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Taking-Off with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 2, AFM Supplement 21)
• the Runway is Contaminated (AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 37 or 77)
• Noise Abatement Procedures Landing with 850 PROP RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• performing an ILS Raw Data only Steep Approach (AFM Supplement 45),
• the airplane is equipped with 81.3 cm (32 in) Tires (AOM Supplement 5, AFM Supplement 65)

1.10.17.1.2 Additional Limitations:

1) The runway:
a. Shall have a uniform covering of surface material that is graded smooth and kept free from ruts to
avoid the formation of pools of water during periods of precipitation.
b. Surface bearing material must not be less than 30.5 cm (12 in), in depth and well compacted.
The surface bearing material must demonstrate a minimum average California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of
30 with the lowest measured CBR points of not less than 20, as determined by a Boeing High Load
Penetrometer.
c. Areas of loose gravel and surface stones greater than 2.54 cm (1 in) in diameter shall not be permitted.
d. Vegetation shall not be permitted.
e. Shall be inspected at a frequency dictated by local conditions to assure satisfactory surface condition.
2) Use of reverse thrust is prohibited.
3) Take-off from Unpaved / Gavel Runways is approved with flap 15° only.
4) Landing on Unpaved / Gravel Runways is approved with flap 35° only.
5) Engine Inlet Nacelle Bypass Doors must be open for take-off and landing.
6) Maximum Temperature for take-off and landing is ISA + 25°C.

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.14 (AOM Supplement 14) for the applicable performance data.

1.10.18 Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 25 of the AFM.

1.10.18.1 Limitations

1.10.18.1.1 General Limitations:

An operation on Unpaved / Gravel Runways is not permitted when:

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• Tailwind condition is in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)


• Anti-Skid Brake System is inoperative (AOM Supplement 11, AFM Supplement 7)
• Nose Wheel Steering System is Inoperative (AOM Supplement 3, AFM Supplement 8)
• performing Steep Approaches (AOM Supplement 12, AFM Supplement 12)
• Taking-Off with Reduced Power (AOM Supplement 1, AFM Supplement 13)
• Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode are Inoperative (AOM Supplement 6, AFM Supplement 17)
• Taking-Off with Bleed “On” (AOM Supplement 2, AFM Supplement 21)
• the Runway is Contaminated (AOM Supplement 10, AFM Supplement 37 or 77)
• Noise Abatement Procedures Landing with 850 PROP RPM (AOM Supplement 8, AFM Supplement 39)
• performing an ILS raw data only Steep Approach (AFM Supplement 45)
• the airplane is equipped with 81.3 cm (32 in) Tires (AOM Supplement 5, AFM Supplement 65)

1.10.18.1.2 Additional Limitations:

1) The runway:
a. Shall have a uniform covering of surface material that is graded smooth and kept free from ruts to
avoid the formation of pools of water during periods of precipitation.
b. Surface bearing material must not be less than 30.5 cm (12 in) in depth and well compacted.
The surface bearing material must demonstrate a minimum average California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of
30 with the lowest measured CBR points of not less than 20, as determined by a Boeing High Load
Penetrometer.
c. Areas of loose gravel and surface stones greater than 2.54 cm (1 in) in diameter shall not be permitted.
d. Vegetation shall not be permitted.
e. Shall be inspected at a frequency dictated by local conditions to assure satisfactory Surface Condition.
2) Use of Reverse Thrust is prohibited
3) Take-off from Unpaved / Gravel Runways is approved with flap 15° only
4) Landing on Unpaved / Gravel Runways is approved with flap 35° only
5) Maximum operating Altitude for take-off and landing is 1524 m (5000 ft) MSL
6) Engine Inlet Nacelle Bypass Doors must be open for take-off and landing.
7) Maximum Temperature for take-off and landing is ISA + 25°C.
8) Maximum Runway Slope is 0.5%.
9) Take-off and Landing in Tailwind conditions are prohibited.

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.15 (AOM Supplement 15) for the applicable performance data.

1.10.19 Take-Off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with REF SPEEDS Switch “OFF”

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 76 of the AFM.

1.10.19.1 Limitations

This procedure must not be used when:


• operating in Tailwinds in excess of 10 kt (AOM Supplement 9, AFM Supplement 3)
• in operations with Landing Gear extended

 See Sub-Chapter 4.12.16 (AOM Supplement 16) for the applicable performance data.

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1.11 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

1.11.1 Airspeed Indicators

• During ground operation the position error is negligible.

• Readings in climb, cruise and descent are for practical purposes equal to true values.

Maximum difference between left and right indicators (all weights):


At approach speed ................................................................................................................................. 2 kt
At cruise speed ....................................................................................................................................... 2 kt

Maximum difference between any indicator and standby airspeed indicator (all weights):
At approach speed ............................................................................................................................... 10 kt
At cruise speed ..................................................................................................................................... 10 kt

NOTE: Any mechanical errors are not considered.

1.11.2 Altimeters

• During ground operation the position error is negligible.


• Readings in climb, cruise and descent are for practical purposes equal to true values.

When altitude mismatch appears on PFD, with Integrated Standby Instrument


[MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883 Not Incorporated], the following standby altitude correction will apply:

Flaps 0° Flaps 5°, 10° and 15°

150 VAPP
PA IAS or VMO or VFE
below VREF
Subtract
SL 0 0 0 100
[ft]
Subtract
15000 0 300 0 100
[ft]
20000
Subtract
and 0 400 - -
[ft]
above

(Compare altimeter reading of # 1 PFD and # 2 PFD)

1.11.3 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) / Static Air Temperature (SAT) Relationship

In flight indicated SAT is equal to OAT.


On ground indicated SAT may be higher than OAT.

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1.11.4 Power Plant Limitations

1.11.4.1 General
• Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PW 150A
• Ambient Temperature Limitations (Lower) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 54°C
• Ambient Temperature Limitations (Upper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 50°C or ISA + 35°C (whichever is lower)
• With the Engine Intake Bypass Doors Open,
take-off, landing, setting MTOP and MCP are limited to
a maximum Ambient Temperature Limitation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISA + 25°C
• Maximum Altitude for Airstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20000 ft
• Automatic Take-off Power Uptrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% torque (nominal)

1.11.4.2 Operating Limits (Engines / Propellers)

Table 1

Power Setting MAX Torque MAX ITT MAX NL MAX NH MAX NP Oil PRESS Oil TEMP
[%] [°C] [% RPM] [% RPM] [RPM] [psid] [°C] (4)
MAX Take-Off Power 1020 0 to 107
106 880 100 100 61 to 72
(MTOP) (1) (6b) 115 (4.f.)
Normal Take-Off Power 90.3 1020 0 to 107
(7) (8) (9) 61 to 72
(NTOP) (6a) (6b) 115 (4.f.)
MAX Continuous Power 1020 0 to 107
(MCP) 100 880 100 100 (6b) 61 to 72 115 (4.f.)
920 100 MAX
Starting - 40 MIN
(2) 165 (5)
Transient 44 to 61 125 MAX
135 920 102.3 101.2 1173
(2) 72 to 100 (3)
MAX Reverse 35 880 100 100 1020 61 to 72 0 to 107

NOTE: The above table Must Not be used for setting engine power.

Chart References:
1) The take-off rating is limited to 5 min (unless 10 min are approved in the AFM Supplement 27).
2) 20 s maximum.
3) 5 s maximum for torque values above flight idle and less than 55%.
4) a. Maximum oil temperature is 125°C between discing and flight idle.
b. Minimum oil temperature required for power settings above flight idle is 0°C.
c. Minimum oil temperature required to ensure engine air inlet ice protection, prior to take-off in icing con-
ditions, is 55°C.
d. Minimum oil temperature required to ensure engine air inlet ice protection in icing conditions, in flight
and within 3 min of setting take-off power is 65°C.
NOTE: To maintain the minimum engine oil temperature of 65°C during descent, holding and
approach, in icing conditions, it may be necessary to increase engine power.
The increase in engine power will be limited by the allowable maximum airspeed appropriate
to VMO, VLO, VFE, aircraft system malfunctions, turbulence and ATC instructions.
e. Minimum oil temperature to unfeather propeller is - 18°C.
f. Maximum oil temperature permissible for completion of flight with a 20% reduction in power is 115°C.
Maintenance action required prior to next flight

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Operating Limits (Engine / Propellers) (cont’d)

5) Maximum oil pressure at discing with OAT below 0°C.

6) a. NTOP torque indication will be 90% or 91%.


b. Maximum allowable continuous NP over-speed is 1071 RPM.

7) The Normal Take-off ITT limit for a given ambient air temperature is given in the following table:

Table 2 - Variation of ITT with Ambient Air Temperature for NTOP


OAT ITT NTOP
[°C] [°C]
- 40 823
- 16 824
- 10 828
0 832
+ 10 838
+ 20 840
+ 30 844
+ 33 845
and above

8) The Normal Take-off NL limit for a given ambient air temperature is given in the following table:

Table 3 - Variation of NH and NL with Ambient Air Temperature for NTOP


OAT NL NH
[°C] % NTOP % NTOP
- 50 95.40 97.60
- 40 95.60 97.63
- 30 95.80 97.66
- 20 95.95 97.70
- 10 96.45 97.80
0 97.05 98.00
+ 10 97.50 98.18
+ 20 97.80 98.32
+ 30 98.20 98.50
+ 40 98.25 98.70
+ 50 98.28 98.85

9) The Normal Take-off NH limit for a given air temperature is given in the following table:

Table 4 - Starter Cranking Limits


Start MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF
1 70 s 2 min
2 70 s 2 min
3 70 s 30 min

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1.11.4.3 Engine and Propeller Ground Operating Limitations

1) Maximum torque is 100%.

2) Minimum NH is 64.2%.

3) Maximum wind speed for ground operation, with the nose of the airplane more than 30° out of wind is 50 kt

4) For wind speeds greater than 8 kt, with the nose of the airplane more than 30° out of wind, the maximum
power for ground maneuvering is as follows:

Maximum Power for Ground Maneuvering

Wind Speed Maximum Power Setting


[kt] (Ground Maneuvering)
FLIGHT IDLE
9 to 20 (POWER levers may be momentarily increased above
FLIGHT IDLE for acceleration)
21 to 35 FLIGHT IDLE
36 to 50 FLIGHT IDLE
(gusts to 55) (POWER levers must be at DISC with airplane static)

NOTE: Ground operations in winds greater than 50 kt must be recorded and the maximum wind
speed provided to maintenance within 24 h (flying day).

5) For wind speeds greater than 8 kt, with the nose of the airplane more than 30° out of wind, the maximum
power for ground static operation is as follows:

Maximum Power for Ground Static Running

Wind Speed Maximum Power Setting


[kt] (Ground Static Running)
POWER levers angle at 60°
9 to 20 (Approximately midway between
FLIGHT IDLE and Take-off Power detent)
21 to 35 FLIGHT IDLE
36 to 50
(gusts to 55) DISC

1.11.4.4 Engine Airborne Operating Limitations

During flight operation movement of the POWER levers aft of the FLT IDLE gate is prohibited.

Minimum SAT for engine relight is - 40°C.

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1.11.4.5 Oil Limitations

PRESSURE
Oil Pressure minimum ........................................................................................................................ 44 psi
Normal operating range ............................................................................................................. 61 to 72 psi
Transient minimum ..................................................................................................................... 44 to 61 psi
TEMPERATURE
Oil Temperature for start up ................................................................................................................ - 40°C

GND IDLE
Minimum ............................................................................................................................................. - 40°C
Maximum ....................................................................... 107°C (125°C PLA between FLT IDLE and DISC)

Above GND IDLE


Minimum ...................................................................................... 0°C (55°C for take-off in icing conditions)
Maximum ............................................................................................................................................ 107°C
Maximum Continuous ......................................................................................................................... 107°C

APPROVED OILS
 refer to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)

1.11.4.6 Engine Rating Limitations

The pilot should set the torque to the target bug to obtain the required rating.
• This target-bug rating should not be exceeded deliberately except in an emergency situation.
• Setting can be found in the normal checklist and in the AOM, Chapter 4.
Maximum Take-Off (MTOP) (5071 SHP) 106% TRQ
• This is the maximum power on the operating engine certified and is time limited to 5 min (or 10 min when
approved in an AFM Supplement).
Normal Take-Off (NTOP) (4580 SHP) 90.3% TRQ
• This is the take-off power developed under normal take-off conditions.
Maximum Continuous (MCP) ................................................................................................................100%
• The maximum continuous power rating is the maximum power certified for continuous use.
This rating should only be used when required to ensure safe flight (i.e. engine failure).

1.11.4.7 Engine Ice Protection

Engine intake by-pass doors must be open for engine operation in icing conditions.

NOTES:
1. Icing conditions exist when the SAT on the ground and for take-off is 10°C or below, or SAT in flight
is 5°C or below and visible moisture in any form is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of one
mile or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).
Ice accretion on aerodynamic surfaces is not considered to exist at temperatures of - 40°C or
below.
2. Icing conditions also exist when the SAT on the ground and for take-off is 10°C or below when oper-
ating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water or slush may be
ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.

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1.11.4.8 Instrument Limitation Markings

Colour-coded markings representing operating limits and ranges are presented on the Engine Display (ED) to
facilitate observance.

Torque Indicators [%]


Over-Limit
above 106
(red pointer / digits)
Maximum
106
(red radial)
Caution
100 to 106
(yellow arc)
Normal Operating
0 to 100
(green arc)

Turbine Temperature Indicators (ITT) [°C]


Over-Limit above MAX (red radial),
(red pointer / digits) above 920 transient (start only)
Maximum – starting
920
(red radial)
Maximum Limit shown in Table 2 (Sub-Chapter 1.11.4.2) for NTOP rating,
(red radial) 880 for MTOP and MCP rating
Normal Operating 250 to Limit shown in Table 2 (Sub-Chapter 1.11.4.2) for NTOP rating,
(green arc) 250 to 880 for MTOP and MCP rating

Propeller RPM Indicators (NP)


Over-Limit above 1071
(red pointer / digits)
Maximum
1071
(red radial)
Caution
1020 to 1071
(yellow arc)
Normal Operating
660 to 1020
(green arc)

Gas Generator (High Pressure) Rotor Speed Indicator (NH)


Over-Limit
above MAX (red radial)
(red pointer / digits)
Maximum Limit shown in Table 3 (Sub-Chapter 1.11.4.2) for NTOP rating,
(red radial) 100% for MTOP and MCP rating
Normal Operating
64.2% to NH maximum limits shown above
(green arc)

Gas Generator (Low Pressure) Rotor Speed Indicator (NL)


Over-Limit Limit shown in Table 3 (Sub-Chapter 1.11.4.2) for NTOP rating,
(red digits) above 100% for MTOP and MCP rating
Normal Operating
0% to NL maximum limits shown above
(white digits)

(cont’d on next page)

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Instrument Limitation Markings (cont’d)

Oil Temperature Indicator [°C]


Over-Limit above MAX (red radial),
(red pointer / digits) below - 40
107, - 40
Maximum except as specified below
(red radial) 125, - 40
with POWER levers between DISC and FLIGHT IDLE
107 to 125
for conditions where red radial is at 125
- 40 to 0
Caution with PROP selector OFF
(yellow range)
- 40 to 55
(changing to 65, 3 min after take-off)
with PROP selector TEST or ON
0 to 107
Normal Operating with PROP selector OFF
(green arc) 55 (changing to 65, 3 min after take-off) to 107
with PROP selector TEST or ON

Oil Pressure Indicator [psi]


Under-Limit
below 44
(red pointer / digits)
Minimum
44
(red radial)
Caution
(yellow arc) 44 to 61 and 72 to 100

Low Pressure
44 to 50
(warning light)
Normal Operating
(green arc) 61 to 72

Fuel Temperature Indicator [°C]


Over-Limit
above 71
(red digits)
Caution
below 0
(yellow digits)
Normal Operating
(white digits) 0 to 71

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1.11.5 APU Limitations

NOTE: This Sub-Chapter corresponds to Supplement 6 of the AFM

1) APU is approved for GROUND OPERATIONS ONLY.

2) APU must be shut down prior to take-off.

3) APU must not be operated unattended with passengers on board.

4) APU must not be operated during gravity refueling.

5) APU ambient temperature limitation (Lower) - 54oC

NOTE: When the APU has been shut down in outside air temperatures below - 35oC for greater than
1 h, it must be preheated prior to start in accordance with applicable maintenance procedures.

6) APU ambient temperature limitation (Upper):


a) + 30°C or ISA + 25°C, whichever is lower,
b) + 50°C or ISA + 35°C, whichever is lower [with MS 4-900136 or MS 4-900137 Incorporated]

7) With APU Inlet Louvres [MS 4-428900] installed, APU operation is limited to + 21°C maximum ambient
temperature.

8) FUEL: Approved Fuel Specifications are listed in Sub-Chapter 1.11.6.1.

9) OIL: MIL-L-7808, MIL-L-23699C, Castrol 98UK or Mobile Jet II.


Do Not mix oils.

10) APU Starter Cranking Limits:

[with MS 4-977013 Not Incorporated]:

START MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF


1 1 min 5 min
2 1 min Maintenance Action Required

NOTE: Including the time taken for the maintenance action following the second start attempt, a
minimum of 30 min off must elapse prior to the next start attempt.

[with MS 4-977013 Incorporated]:

START MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF


1 1 min 2 min
2 1 min 2 min
3 1 min 30 min

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1.11.6 Fuel Limitations

1.11.6.1 Fuel Grades

Fuels conforming to any of the following specifications are approved for use. Mixing of fuels is permitted.

SPECIFICATION
TYPE
CANADIAN USA CIS CHINESE
KEROSENE
JET A, JET A1 CGSB 3.23 ASTM D 1655 - JET FUEL # 3 (RP-3)
JP-5 CGSB 3-GP-24 MIL-DTL-5624 - -
JP-8 - MIL-DTL-83133 - -
JP-8 + 100 - MIL-DTL-83133 - -
RT - - GOST 10227 -
TS-1 - - GOST 10227 -
WIDE CUT [PWC SB 35189 Incorporated]
JET B CGSB 3.22 ASTM-D1655 - -
JP-4 CGSB 3.22 MIL-DTL-5624 - -

WARNING: With PWC SB 35189 Not Incorporated, the use of Wide Cut Type fuels is prohibited.

NOTE: [with PWC SB 35189 Incorporated] Dispatch with Wide Cut type fuels is prohibited with an
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) or Static Air Temperature (SAT) warmer than - 20°C.

NOTE: When using JP-8 + 100 fuel, the refuel distribution system must meet the requirements as
published in the industry standards:
REFERENCE: (a) API / IP-1581: Specifications and Qualification Procedures for
Aviation Jet Fuel Filter / Separators, 5th Edition. Category ‘M100’.
(b) CSA-B836: Storage, Handling and Dispensing of Aviation Fuels at Aerodromes.

NOTE: ASTM D1655 and CGSB 3.23 Jet fuels, originally known as ASTM D7566 (Aviation Turbine
Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons) and re-identified as Jet A and Jet A1 fuels, are
considered equivalent to fossil based fuels.

NOTE: Maintenance must be notified when using TS-1 fuel.

1.11.6.2 Minimum Fuel Tank Temperature

The minimum operating fuel tank temperature must not be less than 5°C above the freezing temperature of the
fuel being used.

ALLOWED BULK
FREEZING TEMPERATURE
FUEL TYPE FUEL TEMPERATURE
[°C]
[°C]
KEROSENE
JET A - 40 - 35
JET A1, JP-8, JP-8 + 100, JET FUEL # 3 (RP-3) - 47 - 42
JP-5 - 46 - 41
RT - 55 - 50
TS-1 - 60 - 55
WIDE CUT [PWC SB 35189 Incorporated]
JET B - 50 - 45
JP-4 - 58 - 53

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NOTE: If the fuel tank contains different fuel grades, the highest fuel freezing temperature of the fuel
grades in the tank must be used.
To ensure that the freezing point of the fuel is maintained, the refueled tank should contain a
minimum of 90% of the fuel grade with the lowest fuel freezing temperature.

1.11.6.3 Fuel Additives

The following fuel system ice inhibitors are approved for use with approved fuels:

FUEL SYSTEM ICE INHIBITOR


CANADIAN and USA CIS
Fluid I (GOST 8313)
MIL-DTL-85470 Fluid I - M (TU 6-10-1458)
Fluid TGF (GOST 17477)
Fluid TGF - M (TU 6-10-1457)
Maximum concentration of 0.15% by volume. Maximum concentration of 0.3% by volume.

1.11.6.4 Usable Fuel

Fuel remaining in fuel tanks when quantity indicators show zero fuel is not usable in flight.

Usable fuel tank capacities are 2659 kg (5862 lb) per tank.

1.11.6.5 Auxiliary Fuel Pumps

Tank 1 and Tank 2 auxiliary fuel pumps must be on for take-off and landing.

1.11.6.6 Fuel Heater

Take-off and continuous in-flight operation with fuel heater outlet temperature indication below 0°C or above
71°C is prohibited.

1.11.6.7 Maximum Fuel Imbalance

Maximum fuel imbalance between contents of main fuel tanks is 272 kg (600 lb).

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1.11.7 Air Conditioning and Pressurization

Normal cabin pressure differential limit 5.46  0.1 psid


Maximum cabin pressure differential limit 5.95 psid
Maximum cabin pressure differential limit during taxiing, take-off and landing 0.5 psid
Maximum cabin altitude (pressurized flight) 8000 ft
Bleed air must be off for take-off and landing.

1.11.8 Electrical Systems

STANDBY BATTERY, AUX BATTERY and MAIN BATTERY

Maximum load meter reading for take-off ............................................................................................. = 0.1

Minimum battery temperature for take-off ........................................................................................... - 20°C

MAIN & ESSENTIAL BUSES

Integrated Flight Cabinet

Power-up requires a minimum 23 V DC respective main and essential buses.

1.11.9 Landing Gear and Flap Systems

Maximum altitude with the landing gear and / or flap extended is 15000 ft.

1.11.10 Wheel Brake Cooling Limits

Brake cooling times must be observed between a landing or a low-energy rejected take-off and a subsequent
take-off, to ensure that sufficient brake energy is available to bring the airplane to a complete stop, if the subse-
quent take-off is rejected.

REFERENCE: AFM Sub-Section 5.12 and AOM Chapter 4.

1.11.11 Airframe Ice Protection

When ice is detected, the AIRFRAME MODE SELECT selector must be positioned at FAST or SLOW.

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1.11.12 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)

1) AFCS is approved for autopilot (AP) approaches to CAT I limits only.


2) In APPR mode, AP engaged approaches are approved for:
a. Flap 0° (minimum altitude: 1000 ft AGL),
b. Flap 5°, 10° and 15° [MS 4-126091 Incorporated]
c. Flap 15° [MS 4-126091 Not Incorporated]
3) The use of Flap 35° in APPR mode with AP engaged is prohibited.
4) [With MS 4-126091 Not Incorporated], Flight Director (FD) only approaches are prohibited.
5) AP must be disengaged in severe icing.
6) During AP operation, the pilot must be seated at the controls with harness secured.
7) Use of VOR without associated DME is prohibited in APPR mode.
8) After take-off or go-around, the minimum height for AP engagement is 1000 ft AGL.
9) For non-precision approaches the AP must be disengaged at or above 200 ft AGL.
10) Flight in conditions of severe atmospheric turbulence with AP engaged is prohibited.
11) An AP approach must not be commenced or continued with an inoperative engine.
NOTE: The AP must be disengaged at or above 1000 ft AGL
12) AP and FD only approaches are approved for glideslope (G/S) angles of 2.5° to a maximum of 4°.
13) AP approaches have been demonstrated in crosswind components up to 18 kt
15 kt [with MS 4-126091 Not Incorporated].
This is not considered limiting.

14) On precision approaches, the AP must be disengaged at or above a minimum altitude of 200 ft AGL.

1.11.13 Avionics

1) HOT MIC select switches on the pilot and the co-pilot ARCDU must be OFF and the INT / RAD switch on
the observers Audio Control Panel must be centered, when using the flight compartment speakers.

2) With HF Comm installed, use of the HF transmitter is prohibited when the ADF is used as the prime means
of navigation or for position confirmation.

3) With Integrated Standby Instrument [MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883] installed, the airplane must not be
operated further than 1 h flying time from a suitable airport for landing.

4) To ensure uninterrupted operation of the pilot’s and co-pilot’s PFD, MFD and the ED, electrical power must
be cycled on all displays once every 24 h (flying day).

5) [With MS 4-459347 Incorporated] or subsequent De Havilland IFE ModSums, the In-Flight Entertainment
(IFE) system has been approved for use with Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPEDS) operating
in ‘Airplane Mode’ with only ‘Wi-Fi Mode’ active in all phases of flight.
Any TPEDS located within the forward wardrobe shall be removed from the wardrobe or powered off
during all phases of flight.

NOTES: 1. The IFE power is controlled by the Flight Attendant through a switch located on the IFE
crew terminal
2. A list of aircraft equipment approved for use with the Panasonic Wireless IFE system is pro-
vided in the AMM IFE System Description Section.

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1.11.14 Flight Management System (FMS)

For specific FMS limitations, please refer to the respective AFM Supplement and the FMS Operator’s Manual.

1.11.15 Data Link System

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to:


- AFM Supplement 81: UniLink UL-701 Data Link System
- AFM Supplement 109: UniLink UL-801 Data Link System

The limitations in Section 2 (AFM) and the Supplement Compatibility Table in Sub-Section 1.5 (AFM) are appli-
cable with the addition of the following:

1. The Data Link System is approved for the transmission and receipt of messages that will not create an
unsafe condition, if the message is improperly received.

An unsafe condition may exist if:


a. The message or part of a message is delayed or not received;
b. The message is delivered to the wrong recipient;
c. The message content is corrupted.

2. Pilot action,
based on messages such as pre-departure clearance, digital automatic terminal information service,
weight and balance, take-off data (speeds, trim settings, runway distances),
is prohibited,
unless approved operational procedures are used to verify that the message is received by the intended
recipient, the message is valid and the content is not corrupted.

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1.11.16 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) - HONEYWELL MK V


[Option - CR 831 CH 00064 or CR 831 SO 90180]

NOTE: This Sub-Chapter corresponds to Supplement 64 of the AFM

The limitations in Section 2 (AFM) and the Supplement Compatibility Table in Sub-Section 1.5 (AFM) are appli-
cable with the addition of the following:

1. Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current air traffic control clearance (ATC) to the extent necessary
to comply with an EGPWS warning.

2. Navigation must not be predicated upon the use of Terrain / Obstacle Awareness Display on the MFD.

NOTE: The Terrain / Obstacle Awareness Display is intended to serve as a situational awareness tool
only and may not provide the accuracy and / or fidelity on which to solely base terrain
avoidance maneuvering.

3. To avoid giving unwanted alerts, the Terrain Awareness Alerting and Display function must be inhibited by
selecting the TERRAIN Inhibit switch on the glareshield panel, when within 15 NM of take-off, approach or
landing of an airport not contained in the EGPWS Airport Database.

Refer to Honeywell Worldwide Airport Database PN: 060-4267-000 for airports contained in the installed
EGPWS terrain database.

4. The following ModSums must be incorporated concurrently:


- Display Unit - [MS 4-126103]
- Flight Guidance Module - [MS 4-126128]
- Flight Data Processing System - [MS 4-126127]
and are required prerequisites for this installation.

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2.0 NORMAL PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 2.0-1

2.0.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2.0-1


2.0.2 General ................................................................................................................................... 2.0-1
2.0.3 Normal Checklists ................................................................................................................... 2.0-3
2.0.4 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) ............................................................................... 2.0-4
2.0.5 Navigation Systems ................................................................................................................ 2.0-4
2.0.6 Standard Callouts ................................................................................................................... 2.0-5

2.1 PRE-FLIGHT .......................................................................................................................... 2.1-1

2.1.1 Exterior and Interior Inspection ............................................................................................... 2.1-1


2.1.2 Exterior Inspection - Walk-Around Sequence (TBD) .............................................................. 2.1-2

2.2 PRE-DEPARTURE ................................................................................................................. 2.2-1

2.2.1 Take-Off Briefing ..................................................................................................................... 2.2-1


2.2.2 Rejected Take-Off Briefing ...................................................................................................... 2.2-1
2.2.3 Flight Director Setup (TBD) .................................................................................................... 2.2-1
2.2.4 Engine Start ............................................................................................................................ 2.2-2

2.3 ALTIMETER SETTING and CHECKING ............................................................................... 2.3-1

2.3.1 Altitude Tolerances ................................................................................................................. 2.3-1

2.4 TAXI and TAKE-OFF .............................................................................................................. 2.4-1

2.4.1 Push Back - Tow Bar .............................................................................................................. 2.4-1


2.4.2 Push Back - Tow Barless ........................................................................................................ 2.4-1
2.4.3 Power Back - Taxi in Reverse ................................................................................................. 2.4-1
2.4.4 Taxiing .................................................................................................................................... 2.4-1
2.4.5 Normal Take-Off ...................................................................................................................... 2.4-2
2.4.6 Take-Off with Reduced Power ................................................................................................ 2.4-4
2.4-7 Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled ............................................... 2.4-4
2.4.8 Take-Off with Bleeds “On” ...................................................................................................... 2.4-5
2.4.9 Crosswind Take-Off ................................................................................................................ 2.4-5
2.4-10 Operation in Tailwinds between 10 and 20 kt ......................................................................... 2.4-5
2.4.11 Noise Abatement Procedures ................................................................................................. 2.4-5

2.5 CLIMB, CRUISE and DESCENT ............................................................................................ 2.5-1

2.5.1 Normal Climb .......................................................................................................................... 2.5-1


2.5.2 Cruise ..................................................................................................................................... 2.5-1
2.5.3 Descent .................................................................................................................................. 2.5-1
2.5.4 Holding ................................................................................................................................... 2.5-1
2.5.5 Fuel Management ................................................................................................................... 2.5-2

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2.6 APPROACH, LANDING PREPARATION and BRIEFING ..................................................... 2.6-1


2.6.1 Approach Briefing .................................................................................................................... 2.6-1
2.6.2 Use of Flaps ............................................................................................................................ 2.6-1
2.6.3 Flight Director Setup (TBD) ..................................................................................................... 2.6-1
2.6.4 Approach with Bleeds “On” ..................................................................................................... 2.6-1
2.6.5 VFR Approach ......................................................................................................................... 2.6-1
2.6.6 Steep Approach and ILS Raw Data Only Steep Approach ..................................................... 2.6-2
2.6.7 Go-Around from Final Approach ............................................................................................. 2.6-2
2.6.8 Engine Torque Split Between Engines .................................................................................... 2.6-2

2.7 NORMAL LANDING ............................................................................................................... 2.7-1


2.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 2.7-1
2.7.2 Landing ................................................................................................................................... 2.7-1
2.7.3 Crosswind Landing Technique ................................................................................................ 2.7-3
2.7.4 Normal Landing in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt ................................................................ 2.7-3
2.7.5 Noise Abatement Procedures (Landing with 850 RPM Propeller) .......................................... 2.7-3
2.7.6 Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways ........................................................................... 2.7-3

2.8 POST LANDING ..................................................................................................................... 2.8-1


2.8.1 After Landing ........................................................................................................................... 2.8-1
2.8.2 Shut-Down .............................................................................................................................. 2.8-1

2.9 OPERATION on CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS .................................................................... 2.9-1


2.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 2.9-1
2.9.2 Limitations ............................................................................................................................... 2.9-3
2.9.3 Normal Procedures ................................................................................................................. 2.9.3
2.9.4 Performance Data ................................................................................................................... 2.9-3

2.10 FLIGHT PROFILES .............................................................................................................. 2.10-1


Figure 2.10-1 Normal Take-Off .............................................................................................. 2.10-1
Figure 2.10-2 Visual Approach and Landing ......................................................................... 2.10-2
Figure 2.10-3 Circling Approach ........................................................................................... 2.10-3
Figure 2.10-4 Precision Approach ......................................................................................... 2.10-4
Table 2.10-1 Precision Approach and Landing Procedures .................................................. 2.10-5
Figure 2.10-5 CAT II Precision Approach .............................................................................. 2.10-6
Table 2.10-2 CAT II Precision Approach and Landing Procedures ....................................... 2.10-7
Figure 2.10-6 Non Precision Approach ................................................................................. 2.10-8
Table 2.10-3 Non Precision Approach and Landing Procedure ............................................ 2.10-9
Figure 2.10-7 Missed Approach .......................................................................................... 2.10-10
Table 2.10-4 Missed Approach Procedure .......................................................................... 2.10-11
Figure 2.10-8 Balked Landing ............................................................................................. 2.10-12
Table 2.10-5 Balked Landing Procedure ............................................................................. 2.10-13

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2.11 AIRWORK and BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES .................................................................... 2.11-1

2.11.1 Steep Turns ........................................................................................................................... 2.11-1

2.12 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATION ............................................................................................ 2.12-1

2.12.1 Category II Operation ........................................................................................................... 2.12-1


2.12.2 Low Visibility Take-Off ........................................................................................................... 2.12-2

2.13 GPWS OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 2.13-1

2.13.1 EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System Honeywell MK V) ......................... 2.13-1
2.13.1.1 Flight Compartment Check - Power ON ............................................................................... 2.13-1
2.13.1.2 In-Flight Response to Warnings ........................................................................................... 2.13-1
2.13.1.3 Normal Approach .................................................................................................................. 2.13-3

2.14 TCAS OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 2.14-1

2.14.1 ACAS II / TCAS II ................................................................................................................. 2.14-1


2.14.1.1 ACAS II / TCAS II Operating Characteristics ........................................................................ 2.14-1
2.14.1.2 Traffic Advisory (TA) Announcements .................................................................................. 2.14-1
2.14.1.3 Resolution Advisory (RA) Announcements ........................................................................... 2.14-2
2.14.1.4 In-Flight Use of TCAS ........................................................................................................... 2.14-3

2.14.2 Mode S Transponder System for Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance .......................... 2.14-4
2.14.2.1 Normal Procedures ............................................................................................................... 2.14-4
2.14.2.1.1 Pre-Taxi Checks ................................................................................................................... 2.14-4

2.15 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS ........................................................................................ 2.15-1

2.15.1 Airplane Contamination on the Ground - Frost, Ice or Snow ................................................ 2.15-1
2.15.2 Ground De-Icing / Anti-Icing ................................................................................................. 2.15-1
2.15.3 De-Icing Procedures ............................................................................................................. 2.15-3
2.15.4 De-Icing and Anti-Icing Fluids ............................................................................................... 2.15-4

2.16 OPERATING in ICING CONDITIONS .................................................................................. 2.16-1

2.16.1 Taxi ....................................................................................................................................... 2.16-2


2.16.2 Take-Off ................................................................................................................................ 2.16-2
2.16.3 En-Route, Climb, Cruise and Descent .................................................................................. 2.16-3
2.16.4 Holding and Approach .......................................................................................................... 2.16-3
2.16.5 Landing ................................................................................................................................. 2.16-4
2.16.6 Parking ................................................................................................................................. 2.16-4

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2.17 NORMAL EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS ............................................. 2.17-1

2.17.1 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION ...................................................................... 2.17-1

2.17.1.1 Pre-Flight ........................................................................................................................... 2.17-1

2.17.2 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER OFF ............................................. 2.17-1

2.17.2.1 For DC External Power ...................................................................................................... 2.17-2


2.17.2.2 For APU Power .................................................................................................................. 2.17-3
2.17.2.3 For Battery Power Only ..................................................................................................... 2.17-5
2.17.2.4 Start Approved (Battery Power Only) ................................................................................. 2.17-6

2.17.3 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON .............................................. 2.17-8

2.17.3.1 Captain ............................................................................................................................... 2.17-8


2.17.3.2 First Officer ...................................................................................................................... 2.17-18

2.17.4 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST .............................................. 2.17-20

2.17.5 NORMAL CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 2.17-25

2.17.5.1 Originating Before Start .................................................................................................... 2.17-25


2.17.5.2 Before Start ...................................................................................................................... 2.17-26
2.17.5.3 Start Approved ................................................................................................................. 2.17-27
2.17.5.4 After Start ......................................................................................................................... 2.17-28
2.17.5.5 System Check Once Every 24 h (Flying Day) .................................................................. 2.17-31
2.17.5.6 Taxi Check ....................................................................................................................... 2.17-38
2.17.5.7 Line-Up ............................................................................................................................ 2.17-40
2.17.5.8 After Take-Off ................................................................................................................... 2.17-42
2.17.5.9 Cruise .............................................................................................................................. 2.17-44
2.17.5.10 Descent ............................................................................................................................ 2.17-45
2.17.5.11 Approach ......................................................................................................................... 2.17-46
2.17.5.12 Landing ............................................................................................................................ 2.17-48
2.17.5.13 After Landing .................................................................................................................... 2.17-49
2.17.5.14 Shut-Down ....................................................................................................................... 2.17-50
2.17.5.15 Last Flight ........................................................................................................................ 2.17-51
2.17.5.16 Ice Protection Procedures ............................................................................................... 2.17-52
2.17.5.16.1 Take-Off In or Into Icing Conditions .................................................................................. 2.17-52
2.17.5.16.2 Flight In Icing Conditions ................................................................................................. 2.17-53

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2.0 NORMAL PROCEDURES

2.0.1 Introduction

The procedures described herein are intended to facilitate the safe and expeditious operation of the DHC-8
Series 400, in both an operational and training environment.
It is essential that both crew members have a thorough knowledge of the procedures and adhere to them
unless the safety of the flight dictates otherwise.

This document consists of 5 Sections:


General Information
Describes policies regarding crew coordination, checklist procedures, use of the Autoflight Control System
(AFCS) and standard calls.
Normal Operating Procedures
Normal Operations for normal flight and Operation on Wet and Contaminated Runways.
Flight Procedures
This Section supplements the Normal Operating Procedures by providing detailed information on how to oper-
ate the airplane.
It also describes some flight maneuvers and procedures which will be required for simulator and flight training.
Special Procedures
Described herein are Procedures concerning Low Visibility, GPWS and TCAS Operation.
Normal Procedures and Checklists
The expanded Normal Procedures and Checklists for Daily Operation.

2.0.2 General

2.0.2.1 Application of Normal Procedures

Normal Procedures are performed by ‘challenge and response’, ‘read and do’, or silent according to
Table 2.0-2.

2.0.2.2 Crew Coordination

Crew coordination is an essential part of every successful flight.


It is the responsibility of each crew member to be familiar with his / her responsibilities and execute them in a
professional and timely manner.
Each member of the crew must also be familiar with responsibilities of other crew members.

2.0.2.3 Chain of Command

In order of priority:
1. Pilot-In-Command (PIC)
2. Second-In-Command or Co-Pilot / First Officer (2IC or F/O)
3. Senior Cabin Crew Member (CA1)
Cabin Crew Member (CA2 + CA3)

2.0.2.4 Pilot Duties

The in-flight duties of the pilots are interchangeable.


Therefore the terminology Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Not Flying (PNF) will be used to distinguish pilot duties.
When the First Officer (2IC) is the PF, the Commander (PIC) assumes the PF duties until the airplane is lined
up for take-off and, once again, takes over PF duties when the airplane has decelerated to 50 kt, after landing.

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2.0.2.5 Change of Pilot Control

The PF / PNF duties may be exchanged during flight.


The pilot relinquishing PF duties will announce; "YOU HAVE CONTROL".
The pilot assuming control will announce; "I HAVE CONTROL".

2.0.2.6 Communications

ATC Communications:
The PNF will normally handle all communications with ATC unless otherwise directed by the PF.

Flight Compartment / Cabin Crew Communications:


The PF will normally handle all communications with the cabin crew.
For normal communication use the CALL button to contact the cabin crew.
The Senior Cabin Crew Member will come to the flight compartment or respond on the interphone.
During emergency situations, standardized communication between the Pilots and the Cabin Crew Member(s)
is essential.
The following is a list of the standard communications to be used during emergency operations.

Table 2.0-1 Flight Compartment / Cabin Crew Communications


Action Required Signal
Notify cabin crew of an emergency PA: "SENIOR CABIN CREW MEMBER
TO THE FLIGHT COMPARTMENT"
Alternate: Emergency Lights ON
Evacuate airplane PA: “EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE - LEFT
(or RIGHT) SIDE"
Alternate: More than 3 chimes.
Passengers to brace prior to an emergency landing PA: "BRACE, BRACE, BRACE"
(This call should be made approximately 1 min prior Alternate: More than 3 chimes.
to landing)
Cabin Crew to resume duties after an emergency PA: "CABIN CREW RESUME YOUR DUTIES"
descent
Prevent evacuation PA: "REMAIN SEATED"

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NORMAL PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.0.3 Normal Checklists

2.0.3.1 Use of Checklists

The normal checklists are organized by phase of flight and assume completion of the previous checklist.
An unshaded box separating procedural steps (i.e. START APPROVED), defines a logical break that allows
partial completion of the checklist until further action is appropriate.
When the required checklist has been completed, the PNF will announce the appropriate checklist complete,
e.g. "AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE".
When the response to a particular checklist item is "as requierd" the actual response will be positive and the
action required will be stated, such as: "ON", "OFF", "CLOSED", etc

Table 2.0-2 Checklist Conduct


Item Action
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION Read and Do (Flow)
ORIGINATING BEFORE START Challenge and Response
BEFORE START Challenge and Response
AFTER START Challenge and Response
TAXI Read and Do
Challenge and Response
(configuration items: Flaps, Trims and Condition Levers)
LINE-UP Read and Do
AFTER TAKE-OFF Read and Do
CRUISE Read and Do
DESCENT Read and Do
APPROACH Read and Do
LANDING Challenge and Response
(Landing Gear, Flaps and Condition Levers)
Read and Do (remaining items)
AFTER LANDING Read and Do
SHUT-DOWN Challenge and Response
LAST FLIGHT Challenge and Response

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2.0.4 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)


2.0.4.1 Flight Director
To reduce crew work load and improve safety, use of the Flight Director / Autopilot is recommended from initial
climb out to final approach.
During normal operations the PF should select the Flight Guidance Controller (FGC) to his or her side.
Selected AFCS modes must be confirmed on the PFDs.
When the PF controls the airplane manually, the PNF normally selects the AFCS modes as directed by the PF.

2.0.4.2 Use of Flight Director


The Flight Director should be used for most phases of flight.
When the Flight Director is being used, care must be taken to ensure it is providing correct commands.

2.0.4.3 Autopilot
When the PF engages or disengages the Autopilot (AP) he or she should announce:
"AP ENGAGED" or "AP DISENGAGED".
When the Autopilot is engaged the PF should control all AFCS modes.
Minimum height for Autopilot engagement after take-off or go-around is 1000 ft AGL.
Select flight guidance modes as required.
AP Push-Button ....................................................................................................................................... Press
Check AP advisory pointers illuminate and AP is displayed on PFDs.

NOTES: 1. In the event of an engine failure disengage the autopilot.


Except for approach, the autopilot may be re-engaged following re-trimming.
2. If HSI transfer is selected, all flight guidance modes will disengage and the autopilot will
revert to basic lateral and pitch modes.
Re-select flight guidance modes as required following HSI transfer.
3. With the autopilot engaged, POWER and SPEED changes may require the pilot to manually
re-trim the rudder.
Trimming should be accomplished with TCS button pressed or autopilot disengaged.
4. If FD XXX (NAV or ADC) DATA INVLD message appears on PFD, select an alternative flight
guidance mode or press STBY on FGCP to clear the message.
5. [With MS 4-126360 Incorporated]: To deselect altitude select mode, press and hold the ALT
SEL push-button for greater than 1 s.

2.0.4.4 Autopilot Operation in Turbulence


Disengage Autopilot in severe turbulence.
The Autopilot is approved for normal operations in light or moderate turbulence only.

2.0.4.5 Autopilot Approach


Flap should be extended to approach setting 5°, 10° or 15° before glide slope capture on a precision approach
or before commencing final descent to minimum descent altitude (MDA).

2.0.4.6 Altitude Select


Changes of selected altitude should be followed by selection of Altitude Select (ALT SEL) on the FGC (unless
the ALT SEL has already been selected).
ALT SEL shall be visually confirmed by both pilots on the PFDs.

2.0.5 Navigation Systems

NOTE: VOR symbol may not always be visible on the navigation page of the MFD.
With FMS off or not installed, 2 pushes on the EFCP DATA button are required to return the
VOR Navaid symbol to the NAV page.

2.0.5.1 Flight Management System


For specific FMS operational information, please refer to the respective AFM Supplement and the FMS Opera-
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2.0.6 Standard Callouts

Safety demands that crew members remain aware of airplane position, altitude and instrument indications
during flight.
One method of achieving this is to adopt a system of standard calls to reduce ambiguity and to minimize con-
versation during critical phases of flight, i.e. take-off, approach and landing.
It is recommended that crews refrain from all non-essential and distracting conversation below 10000 ft ASL.
Tables 2.0-3 to 2.0-6 outline a series of standard calls, which shall be used to enhance safety during VFR and
IFR operations.
The PNF shall make the appropriate call, based on instrument indications or observations for the condition out-
lined in the table and the PF shall verify and acknowledge the call.
If the PNF does not make the required callouts, then the PF shall make it.

Table 2.0-3 Standard Call Procedures All Phases of Flight


Observations Call (PNF) Response (PF)
Any time bank angle exceeds 30° "BANK" "CORRECTING"
Heading ± 10° "HEADING" "CORRECTING"
Speed Deviations + 10 / - 0 kt "SPEED" "CORRECTING"
ALT Deviations ± 100 ft "ALTITUDE" "CORRECTING"

Table 2.0-4 Standard Call Procedures Climb and Descent


Observations Call (PNF) Response (PF)
"TRANSITION, ALTIMETER "29.92 / 1013 SET AND
Approaching transition altitude
SET 29.92 / 1013" CROSS-CHECKED"
"8000 FOR 9000"
Climb or Descent (1000 ft to go) "ALTITUDE SELECTED"
"1000 TO GO"
Altitude Change "LEAVING FL 190 FOR 3000" "ALTITUDE SELECTED"

Table 2.0-5 Standard Call Procedures Final Approach Fix Inbound


Observations Call (PNF) Response (PF)
Speed deviation VAPP + 10 / - 0 kt "SPEED" "CORRECTING"
Rate of descent exceeds 1000 ft/min. "SINK RATE" "CORRECTING"
First positive movement of localizer bar "LOCALIZER ALIVE" "CHECK"
1 dot localizer deviation "LOCALIZER" "CORRECTING"
First positive movement of glide slope "GLIDESLOPE ALIVE" "CHECK"
1 dot glideslope deviation "GLIDESLOPE" "CORRECTING"
VOR approach - one half (1/2) dot left or right "TRACK" "CORRECTING LEFT / RIGHT"
NDB approach - 5° left or right of track "TRACK" "CORRECTING LEFT / RIGHT"

Table 2.0-6 Standard Call Procedures Landing


Observations Call (PNF) Response (PF)
"5 DEGREES" "CHECK"
Landing flare and touchdown
"6 DEGREES" "CORRECTING"

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2.1 PRE-FLIGHT

2.1.1 Exterior and Interior Inspection

Before each flight, an external inspection of the airplane is to be performed by the flight compartment crew or
maintenance personnel, to verify whether it is acceptable for flight.

The exterior inspection has to include the following:

1. Remove main gear safety lock pins.

2. Disengage nose gear lock.

3. Check oxygen discharge indicating DISC.

If door locking provisions are installed:

4. Remove airstair and baggage door external locking devices.

Upon entering the airplane:

5. Remove all internal locking devices from the forward, right hand, left hand mid-cabin emergency doors and
the right hand aft service door.

For originating flights, complete the flight compartment preparation and "ORIGINATING BEFORE START"
checklist.
On through flights, only the "BEFORE START" checklist items need to be accomplished.
These items include those systems which require switch repositioning and items vital to safety of flight.
The first crew member entering the airplane will power up the airplane using the checklist appropriate to the
power supply available.

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2.1.2 Exterior Inspection - Walk-Around Sequence

- TBD -

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2.2 PRE-DEPARTURE

2.2.1 Take-Off Briefing

After reception of ATC clearance, PF performs the take-off briefing as follows:

- departure route including first altitude to be maintained as well as respective minimum altitudes.

- Engine Failure Procedure including acceleration, altitude and minimum safe altitude (MSA).

- special aspects (i.e. type of T/O, weather, obstacle situation, noise abatement procedures, etc).

2.2.2 Rejected Take-Off Briefing

The minimum contents of the RTO Briefing consists of:

- margin to runway limited weight and stop margin available,

- special aspects (i.e. runway contamination, MEL dispatch items concerning RTO, etc).

2.2.3 Flight Director Setup

- TBD -

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2.2.4 Engine Start

BEFORE START:
When ready for start, the Commander (PIC) will call for the "BEFORE START CHECKLIST"
(Challenge and Response).

ENGINE START
The engines are started by the Commander (PIC) who will communicate with the ground engineer.
The normal start sequence is right engine (# 2) then left engine (# 1).

Table 2.2-1 Start Procedure


COMMANDER (PIC) FIRST OFFICER (2IC)
ENGINE START, SELECT Switch
- Pull out then set to 2
- Observes SELECT Light illuminates
- Makes sure the area is clear.
Calls "CLEAR # 2". Calls "# 2 CLEAR"
ENGINE START Switch-Light
- Press - Starts stopwatch running to time the start.
- Make sure START Light illuminates
NOTE: When conducting an engine start using
external power or the APU, # 2 engine oil
pressure may momentarily indicate full scale
deflection upon selection of the START
Switch for # 1 or # 2 engine.
# 2 engine oil pressure should immediately
return to normal values.
At first indication of NH:
- Sets Condition Lever to START FEATHER.

NOTE: Fuel flow indication on ED is not accurate until the engine is stable at idle NH.
- Check that engine accelerates to above 64.2% NH and ITT does not exceed 920°C.
- Check ENGINE START and SELECT Switches are off – observe SELECT and START Lights are off.

For the appropriate engine (# 1 or # 2), make sure oil pressure is > 44 psi, ENG OIL PRESS Warning Light,
ENG FUEL PRESS and ENG HYD PUMP Caution Lights are off.

NOTES: 1. Engine START Light will remain illuminated for approximately 15 s after engine START and
SELECT Switches off.
2. At low fuel levels, the TANK FUEL LOW Caution Lights may take up to 4 min to go out following
engine start.

Repeat START procedure for the other engine (# 1)

NOTE: Silent flight compartment procedures require only that non-normal situations be announced
during the ENGINE START procedure.

AFTER START:
Once the engines have started the Commander (PIC) will call for the "AFTER START CHECKLIST"
(Challenge and Response).

NOTE: The "Systems Checks" must be accomplished once every 24 h by the flight crew.

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2.3 ALTIMETER SETTING and CHECKING

The Altimeter Setting for flights at or below ‘Transition Altitude’ will be the Regional QNH.

Flights conducted above the ‘Transition Altitude’ shall use the Standard Altimeter Setting of
1013 hPa / 29.92 in.

After each setting of the altimeters, the readings on the flight compartment shall be compared including
standby and metric (if installed) altimeters, when these are used.

2.3.1 Altitude Tolerances

The altitude indications on Pilot’s and Co-Pilot’s PFD have to be compared in several phases of flight.

The primary altimeter readouts have to be within 60 ft, below 5000 ft, varying linearly to 170 ft at 25000 ft.

Cross-check with standby altimeter in case of mismatch.

With Integrated Standby Instrument [MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883 Not Incorporated], the standby altimeter
readings have to be within the following tolerances:

IAS
ALT
[kt]
[ft]
150 or lower VMO
1000 940 - 1060 1050 - 1170
5000 4940 - 5060 5100 - 5220
10000 9900 - 10100 10090 - 10290
15000 14850 - 15150 15240 - 15540
20000 19800 - 20200 20260 - 20660
25000 24750 - 25250 25185 - 25685

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2.4 TAXI and TAKE-OFF

2.4.1 Push Back – Tow Bar

The Push Back Maneuver is to be performed with nose wheel STEERING switched to OFF and all 3 green
gear locked down advisory lights illuminated.

2.4.2 Push Back – Tow Barless

The Push Back Maneuver is to be performed with nose wheel STEERING switched to OFF.
Operators may continue using the Lektro models 8750 and 8850 barless tow vehicles pending final approval of
the landing gear and airplane structure for the use of barless Lektro tow vehicles.
The use of these barless towing vehicles shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s operating proce-
dures (refer to Ramp Servicing Manual RSM 1-84-2S).
Maximum towing loads / limits must not be exceeded.

2.4.3 Power Back – Taxi in Reverse

For taxiing in reverse use the following procedure:


STEERING Switch .......................................................................................................................... STEERING
Check NOSE STEERING caution light out.

Nose Wheel ........................................................................................................................................ Centered

Steering Tiller and Rudder Pedals ................................................................................................... Centered


Do Not use steering tiller or rudder pedals during reverse taxiing.

CAUTION: Exercise extreme care when taxiing in reverse due to the length of the fuselage.

NOTE: Taxiing in reverse should only be conducted on paved surfaces and in crosswinds < 10 kt.

2.4.4 Taxiing

Once the airplane is clear of congested areas, the PIC will call for the “TAXI CHECKLIST” (Read and Do).
Taxi checks should be completed early enough so as to allow both pilots to monitor their surroundings while
taxiing to the active runway.
The configuration items on the Taxi Checklist will be Challenge and Response, i.e. Flaps, Trims and Condition
Levers.
If carrying passengers, the senior cabin crew member will come to the flight compartment and report
“CABIN SECURE” for departure.
Take-off clearance will not be accepted until a “CABIN SECURE” has been received.
During the line-up check, notify the cabin crew that take-off is imminent.

2.4.4.1 Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways

At the option of the operator, the aircraft may be operated on unpaved / gravel airfields in accordance with the
limitations and procedures contained in this volume and AFM Supplements 25 and 26.

Ground running and taxiing:


POWER Levers ................................................................... Not forward of mid way between FLIGHT IDLE
and DISC when the aircraft is stationary

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2.4.5 Normal Take-Off

2.4.5.1 General

2.4.5.2 Line-Up Check


Once the airplane has been cleared onto the active runway, the PIC calls for the “LINE-UP CHECK” (Read and
Do).
Line-up checks should be done as early as possible, after being cleared to line up on the active runway, to
allow flight attendants to be seated and both pilots to monitor runway surroundings before and while entering
the active runway.
When aligned, the PF will move his or her hand to the control wheel.

2.4.5.3 Take-Off Procedure


The PF's hand must be on the power levers during take-off until V1 so that he / she can execute the rejected
take-off if necessary.
POWER Levers ................................................................................................. Advance smoothly to Rating
detent with brakes off
• Check normal take-off power setting (NTOP) is displayed on ED.
• Observe torque matches the torque bugs.
• Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights out and PFCS indication on # 1 MFD
shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS retracted.
• Check auto-feather ARM advisory on ED.
CAUTION: If auto-feather ARM advisory does not appear on ED, take-off must be rejected.
Use rudder pedals to maintain centerline of runway.
At VR rotate to 8° nose-up to achieve lift-off.
NOTE: To achieve the take-off performance given in Chapter 4, at airport altitudes greater than 5000 ft,
the required take-off rotation rate is less rapid.
CAUTION: Nose-up pitch attitudes greater than 8° prior to lift-off may cause the tail to touch the
runway.
After lift-off, continue rotation to a minimum pitch attitude of 10° to achieve V2 + 10 kt at 35 ft.

2.4.5.4 After Take-Off


Upon observing a positive rate of climb on altimeter and IVSI:
Landing Gear Lever ..................................................................................................................................... UP
Check all gear, door and LANDING GEAR lever advisory lights out.
Minimum Airspeed ........................................................................................................................... V2 + 10 kt
At acceleration altitude (minimum 400 ft AGL or appropriate obstacle clearance height) increase airspeed:
Minimum Airspeed ............................................................................................. Final Take-off Climb Speed
At or above Flap Retraction Initiation Speed (VFRI):
Flaps Lever .................................................................................................................................................... 0o
Check flap indication on the # 2 MFD.
AUTOFEATHER Switch ............................................................................................................................... Off
Check A/F SELECT and ARM out on ED and SELECT advisory light out.
Condition Levers ......................................................................................................................... As Required
Set climb power by moving the Condition Levers to the 900 RPM detent (to climb at 850 RPM, select the Con-
dition Levers to the 850 RPM detent then press the MCL button on the Engine Control panel).
Check maximum climb power settings (MCL) displayed on ED.
BLEED Air 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................... On / As Required
Check white BLEED annunciations on ED and set Bleed selector to NORM or MAX as required.
Climb to at least 1000 ft AGL and accelerate to en-route climb speed.
Set Flight Director guidance as required.

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Table 2.4-1 - Take-Off Procedure

PF PNF
“LINE-UP CHECK COMPLETE”
Advances POWER Levers to detent.
“CHECK POWER”
Check NTOP power setting and observes torque
matches the torque bugs.
Observes spoiler advisory lights go out, PFCS indication
on # 1 MFD shows spoilers retracted and auto-feather
ARM annunciation on ED
“POWER SET”
At 80 kt:
“80 KNOTS”
“80 KNOTS”
At V1: “V1”
At VR: “ROTATE”
Cross checks airspeed, places both hands on the
control column then rotates at VR
Observes positive rate on altimeter and VSI
“POSITIVE RATE”
“GEAR UP”
Selects Landing Gear Lever UP
At acceleration altitude (minimum 400 ft or appropriate
obstacle clearance height)
“____ FEET”
“SET IAS ____”
Accelerates to en-route climb speed.
Sets Flight Director
“IAS SET ____”
Confirms speed greater than VFRI
“FLAPS ZERO”
Confirms speed VFRI or above
Selects Flaps 0°
“CLIMB POWER 900” (or “850 MCL”)
Selects auto-feather off, then sets Condition Levers to
900 RPM detent (or 850 RPM detent),
then presses the MCL button
Checks MCL power setting on ED.
“CLIMB POWER SET”
“BLEEDS ON”
Selects Bleeds - ON / NORM

NOTE: The PF will call for the “AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST” (Read and Do) at his / her
discretion once the airplane is established in the climb and clear of busy terminal airspace
(minimum 1000 ft AGL).

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2.4.6 Take-Off with Reduced Power


2.4.6.1 General
At the option of the operator, take-off with reduced power may be performed in accordance with the limitations
and performance data contained in this volume and AFM Supplement 13.
Engine power settings and performance data are determined by the use of an assumed outside air tempera-
ture higher than actual by a specific increment.

2.4.6.2 Normal Procedures


The normal procedures in Sub-Chapter 2.15 are applicable with the addition of the following:
2.4.6.2.1 Taxi Check
RDC TOP TRQ DEC Switch ...................................... Press to achieve the desired reduced torque setting
Check RDC TOP engine rating appears on ED and correct torque values have been set.
NOTES: 1. If the RDC TOP TRQ DEC switch is held for more than 10 s, the reduced power function
will become inoperative.
2. To reset NTOP press the RDC TOP RESET TRQ switch.
2.4.6.2.2 Take-Off Procedures
POWER Levers ..................................................... Advance smoothly to RATING detent with brakes OFF
• Check reduced take-off power setting (RDC TOP) is displayed on ED,
• Observe torque matches torque bugs,
• Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights out,
• Check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS retracted,
• Check auto-feather ARM advisory on ED.

2.4.7 Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled


2.4.7.1 General
At the option of the operator, take-off can be accomplished with maximum take-off power, and uptrim disabled
using the limitations and performance data contained in this volume and AFM Supplement 46.
2.4.7.2 Normal Procedures
The normal procedures in Sub-Chapter 2.15 are applicable with the addition of the following:
2.4.7.2.1 Taxi Checks
MTOP Switch ........................................................................................................................................... Press
Check MTOP engine rating appears on ED.

2.4.7.3 Take-Off Procedure


POWER Levers ........................................................ Advance smoothly to RATING detent with brakes off
• Check maximum take-off power setting (MTOP) is displayed on ED,
• Observe torque matches torque bugs,
• Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights out,
• Check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS retracted.
• Check auto-feather ARM advisory on ED.

2.4.7.4 In-flight Procedures - After Take-Off


AUTOFEATHER Switch ............................................................................................................................... Off
Check A/F SELECT and ARM out on ED and SELECT advisory light out.
MTOP Switch ........................................................................................................................................... Press
Check NTOP engine rating appears on ED.
Reduce power to climb setting.
NOTE: Following de-selection of the MTOP rating switch, engine power will decrease to the
appropriate NTOP value.

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2.4.8 Take-Off with Bleeds “On”

At the option of the operator, take-off and landing with bleed “On” may be performed in accordance with the
limitations, procedures and performance data contained in this volume and AFM Supplements 21 or 61.

The normal procedures in this Chapter are applicable with the addition of the following:

2.4.8.1 Taxi Checks

BLEED Selector .......................................................................................................................................... MIN

BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 Switches .............................................................................. BLEED 1 and BLEED 2

2.4.9 Crosswind Take-Off

2.4.9.1 Line-Up Check

When lining up for a crosswind take-off, keep the controls locked until the airplane is aligned with the runway.

2.4.9.2 Take-Off Procedure

During the take-off run, directional control can be maintained with rudder pedal steering.
At VR, the airplane should be lifted off cleanly and smoothly to prevent scuffing the tires as they leave the
ground.
Observe the applicable rotation pitch attitude limitations.
When safely airborne, keep the wings level and maintain runway heading or follow the applicable SID for the
remainder of the climb.
Crew callouts and coordination are the same as for a normal take-off.

2.4.10 Operation in Tailwinds between 10 and 20 kt

At the option of the operator, take-off in tailwinds between 10 and 20 kt may be performed in accordance with
the limitations and performance contained in this volume and AFM Supplement 3.

2.4.10.1 Line-Up Check

Unlock and check flight controls with airplane headed into wind.

CAUTION: With airplane headed downwind and flight controls unlocked, firmly hold the control
wheel in the centered position to restrain uncommanded movement of the ailerons.

2.4.10.2 Take-Off Procedure

NOTE: The take-off rotation rate is less rapid than required for a normal, into wind take-off.

2.4.11 Noise Abatement Procedures

2.4.11.1 Initial Climb-Out for Noise Abatement

Unless national or local regulations prescribe other noise abatement procedures the following shall apply:
• Climb to 1500 ft above airfield elevation at normal take-off power (take-off flaps / V2 + 10 kt),
• at 1500 ft reduce to maximum climb power and increase to V2 + 20 kt,
• at 3000 ft initiate flap retraction and accelerate to en-route climb speed.

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2.5 CLIMB, CRUISE and DESCENT

2.5.1 Normal Climb


During the climb, both pilots will monitor the power.
The normal climb speed profile is Type II - 185 kt to FL 200 then reduced by approximately 5 kt for every
1000 ft thereafter.
• Refer to Sub-Chapter 5.4 Climb (Time, Distance, Fuel) for appropriate climb profile.

2.5.2 Cruise
.
Table 2.5-1 Climb And Cruise Procedures
PF PNF
At Transition Altitude
"TRANSITION, Altimeter Set 1013 / 29.92"
“1013 / 29.92 SET AND CROSS-CHECKED”
After reaching cruise altitude and speed
"CRUISE CHECKLIST"
Sets cruise power and completes the
“CRUISE CHECKLIST” (Read and Do)
“CRUISE CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

2.5.3 Descent
Prior to commencing the descent, it is recommended that landing information be obtained through ATC (ATIS,
if available) and the Approach Briefing completed.
The Descent Checklist is normally called for, when initiating the descent for landing.
Normal Descent Profile is flown at VMO.
Select the SEAT BELT sign ON through 10000 ft.
This will advise the cabin crew the airplane is descending for landing.
Once the cabin is secure, the senior cabin crew member will come to the flight compartment and advise
“CABIN SECURE”.
Once the airplane is on final approach, 2 chimes (fasten belts switch) will be sounded to advise the cabin crew
that landing is imminent.

Table 2.5-2 Descent Procedures


PF PNF
"DESCENT CHECKLIST"
Completes “DESCENT CHECKLIST”
(Read and Do)
“DESCENT CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
At transition level
“TRANSITION, <Current Altimeter Setting>”
“<Current Altimeter Setting>
SET AND CROSS-CHECKED”

2.5.4 Holding
• Refer to Sub-Chapter 5.10 Holding.

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2.5.5 Fuel Management

2.5.5.1 Normal Fuel Operation

1. Fuel TRANSFER Switch ....................................................................................................................... Off


Check both VALVE CLOSED appear on the FUEL page of MFD.

2. TANK 1 AUX PUMP and TANK 2 AUX PUMP Switches ................... Off (except for take-off and landing)
Check TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON and
TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights out and
TANK 1 AUX PUMP and TANK 2 AUX PUMP indication OFF
on FUEL page of MFD.

2.5.5.2 Fuel Transfer

TRANSFER from TANK 1 to TANK 2:


1. Fuel TRANSFER Switch .......................................................................................................... TO TANK 2
Check both VALVE OPEN,
TO TANK 2 TRANSFER SW arrow and TANK 1 AUX PUMP indication appears on the FUEL page of MFD
and TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates.

At completion of transfer:
2. Fuel TRANSFER Switch ....................................................................................................................... Off
Check both VALVE CLOSED indicators appear,
TO TANK 2 TRANSFER SW arrow and TANK 1 AUX PUMP indication OFF on the FUEL page of MFD
and TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON advisory light out.

TRANSFER from TANK 2 to TANK 1:


1. Fuel TRANSFER Switch .......................................................................................................... TO TANK 1
Check both VALVE OPEN,
TO TANK 1 TRANSFER SW arrow and TANK 2 AUX PUMP indication appears on the FUEL page of MFD
and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates.

At completion of transfer:
2. Fuel TRANSFER Switch ....................................................................................................................... Off
Check both VALVE CLOSED indicators appear,
TO TANK 1 TRANSFER SW arrow and TANK 2 AUX PUMP indication OFF on the FUEL page of MFD
and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory light out.

NOTES: 1. For monitoring of the fuel state, the FUEL page of MFD is to remain displayed until the fuel
TRANSFER switch is selected off.
2. Maximum fuel imbalance is indicated by the FUEL quantity readout on ED and fuel gauge
pointers on FUEL page of MFD changing from white to amber and [BALANCE] appears
flashing on ED.
3. If TANK 1 QTY or TANK 2 QTY is inoperative, the [BALANCE] advisory is also inoperative.

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APPROACH, LANDING PREPARATION and BRIEFING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.6 APPROACH, LANDING PREPARATION and BRIEFING

2.6.1 Approach Briefing


The Approach Briefing is a plan of action for the approach, landing and possible missed approach.
Proper planning will normally permit the Approach Briefing to be accomplished prior to entering busy terminal
airspace.
NOTE: Approaching destination, the crew shall re-evaluate the weather situation and recalculate the
required landing distance.
The Approach Briefing will be given by the PF and should consist of at least the following:
1. Terrain situation (MEA, MGA)
2. Type of approach / RWY in use
3. Radio / Nav set-up
4. Minimum Sector Altitude
5. Initial Approach Altitude / Descent point
6. Runway condition / landing distance
7. Special aspects (e.g. taxi procedure, system malfunctions,...)
Following items shall be briefed “by heart”:
1. Final Altitude
2. MDA / Descent Altitude / Decision Height
3. Missed Approach Procedure including Missed Approach Point.
The approach speed is based on the minimum speed which can be flown with approach flap configuration
(VAPP = 1.23 VSR with approach flap).
Landing speeds are based on the minimum speed which can be flown with the landing flap configuration
(VREF = 1.23 VSR with landing flap).
NOTE: The solid bug is set to VREF and the outline bug is set to VGA.
The Approach Check should be initiated not less than 25 NM prior to commencing the approach or through
10000 ft.

2.6.2 Use of Flaps


The flap setting for landing may either be 10°, 15° or 35°.
The flap setting is confirmed by checking the flap indication on the # 2 MFD.

2.6.3 Flight Director Setup


- TBD -

2.6.4 Approach with Bleeds “On”


NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 21 of the AFM.
BLEED Selector .......................................................................................................................................... MIN
BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 Switches .............................................................................. BLEED 1 and BLEED 2

2.6.5 VFR Approach


For a normal Visual Approach under VFR conditions refer to Figure 2.10-2 in Sub-Chapter 2.10

Table 2.6-1 Approach Procedure


PF PNF
“APPROACH CHECKLIST”
Completes “APPROACH CHECKLIST”
(Read and Do)
“APPROACH CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

NOTE: For the different approach procedures refer to Sub-Chapter 2.10 - FLIGHT PROFILES.

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2.6.6 Steep Approach and ILS Raw Data Only Steep Approach
[MS 4-456970 or MS 4-309206]

NOTE: These procedures correspond to Supplement 12 and 45 of the AFM

2.6.6.1 General
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (Supplement 64) must be incorporated.

NOTE: This procedure does not constitute approval to conduct steep approach and landing.
IN RANGE
GPWS LDG FLAP Switch .................................................................................................................. Select 35°
Check 35° advisory light illuminates.
APPROACH
Prior to glide path intercept:
LANDING GEAR Lever .................................................................................................................................. DN
Check 3 green gear locked down advisory lights illuminate, all amber doors open, red gear unlocked
and LANDING GEAR lever advisory lights out.
FLAPS Lever .................................................................................................................................................. 35°
FLAP 35° APPROACH Switch.................................................................................................................STEEP
Check STEEP advisory light illuminates.
Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. MAX / 1020

2.6.7 Go-Around from Final Approach


Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. MAX / 1020
POWER Levers ..................................................................................................... Advance to RATING Detent
Check normal take-off setting. Observe torque matches the torque bug.
Pitch Attitude ....................................................................................................... Rotate to approximately 10°
FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................................................. 5°, 10° or 15°
Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.
Minimum Airspeed ................................................................................Go-Around speed Flap 5°, 10° or 15°
Positive Rate of Climb:
LANDING GEAR Lever .................................................................................................................................. UP
Check all gear, door and LANDING GEAR Lever advisory lights out.
When Clear of Obstacle:
Minimum Airspeed ............................................................................................... Final Take-Off Climb Speed
FLAPS Lever .....................................................................................................0° at Flap Retraction Initiation
Speed Flap .................................................................................................................................... 5°, 10° or 15°
Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.

2.6.8 Engine Torque Split Between Engines


At low engine power settings, normally associated with descent and approach, an indicated torque difference
between the 2 engines is not considered abnormal.
The degree of torque difference will depend on the engine gas generator matching, accuracy of POWER lever
matching and the ambient operating conditions.
The torque difference will be more pronounced, if one engine is operating with its Handling Bleed-Off Valve
(HBOV) open while the other engine is operating with its HBOV closed.

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2.7 NORMAL LANDING

2.7.1 General
At or prior to reaching the point where the aircraft will be maneuvered for final approach and landing, the air-
craft will normally be configured at Flap 5°.
On final approach, the PF is to, at their discretion, command the landing gear, flaps and condition levers to the
required position for the subsequent landing.
Once the aircraft is configured for landing, the PF is to call for the "LANDING CHECKLIST"
(Challenge and Response).

2.7.2 Landing
When established on final approach:
Landing Gear ............................................................................................................................... DN / 3 Green
Check 3 green gear locked down advisory lights are illuminated, all amber doors open, red gear unlocked and
selector lever advisory lights out.
Flap Selector ..................................................................................................................... ___ Set / Indication
Move the flap selector to the detent for the desired approach flap
(Flap 15° or 10° or 5° depending on approach climb MAT / WAT requirements).
Check flap indication on # 2 MFD.
Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX
Move Condition Levers to the MAX detent
(if using Reduced NP for landing, first press the RDC NP button on the Engine Control panel,
then move the Condition Levers to MAX within 15 s).
Minimum Airspeed ............................................................................................................... Approach Speed
Reduce to approach speed.
BLEED Air 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................. MIN / As Required
Set BLEED Selector to MIN and BLEED 1 and 2 Switches off
(BLEED 1 and 2 Switches remain on, if conducting a "BLEED on" landing)
Flap Selector ..................................................................................................................... ___ Set / Indication
Move the flap selector to the detent for the desired landing flap
(Flap 35° or 15° or 10° depending on landing MAT / WAT requirements).
Check flap indication on # 2 MFD.
Minimum Airspeed .................................................................................................................................... VREF
Reduce airspeed to VREF then fly a stable approach with small corrections regarding control inputs and power
to maintain runway centerline and glidepath.
NOTE: The landing performance given in Sub-Chapter 4.4, assumes that the appropriate VREF is
achieved by 50 ft AGL.
Commence flare and adjust power to achieve positive ground contact with minimum descent rate at the
desired point on the runway.
POWER Levers .......................................................................................... FLIGHT IDLE prior to touchdown
then DISC after touchdown
• Check PROPELLER GROUND RANGE advisory lights illuminate.
• Check ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD SPOILER advisory lights on at main wheel contact.
CAUTION: Pitch attitudes greater than 6° in the landing flare may cause the fuselage to contact the
runway.
NOTES: 1. To decrease the landing descent rate and not exceed a pitch attitude of 6° when the landing
descent rate is higher than desired, power will be required in the landing flare through to
touchdown.
2. To decrease the landing descent rate at airport altitudes greater than 5000 ft, it may be nec-
essary to maintain power in the landing flare through to touchdown.
The nose wheel should be promptly brought into contact with the ground following main wheel contact.
Anti-Skid Brakes .......................................................................................................................... As Required
Apply Anti-Skid braking as required to decelerate the aircraft within the available runway.

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Table 2.7-1 Approach and Landing Procedure

PF PNF
“FLAP 5” Confirms at or below VFE
Selects Flap 5°
Established on Final Approach
“GEAR DOWN” Confirms at or below VLO
Selects Landing Gear DN
Observes gear down lights illuminate
“FLAP 15” (or 5 or 10, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms at or below VFE
Selects Flap 15° (5° or 10°)
“CONDITION LEVERS MAX” or
“REDUCED NP, CONDITION LEVERS MAX” Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
"SET" or
Selects RDC NP Switch
Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
Observes RDC NP LANDING on ED
Calls "REDUCED NP, CONDITION LEVERS SET"
“LANDING CHECKLIST” Completes Landing Checklist.
(Challenge and Response)
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
(see note below)
If Landing Flap is Not Selected:
“FLAP 35” (or 15 or 10, if MAT / WAT limited) Selects Flap 35° (or 15° or 10°)
Observes flap travel to required setting
“FLAP 10, 15 or 35 INDICATING”

NOTE: When a different flap setting is used for landing from that used for approach, the PF will call for
the “LANDING CHECKLIST” prior to landing flap selection.
At completion of the checklist the PNF will call:
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NORMAL LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.7.3 Crosswind Landing Technique


Crosswind landing is based on the steady state wing down / zero crab technique, i.e. approach and touch
down with upwind wing lowered, using rudder to align airplane with runway.
Following touch down hold nose wheel on runway with elevators and use lateral control to inhibit any upwind
wing lifting.

2.7.4 Normal Landing in Tailwinds between 10 and 20 kt


2.7.4.1 General
At the option of the operator, landings in tailwinds between 10 and 20 kt may be conducted in accordance with
the limitations, procedures and performance data contained in the respective Chapters of this AOM and
AFM Supplement 3.

NOTE: Maintain the appropriate VREF airspeed throughout the approach and the landing.
The landing flare angle will be less than that required for a normal, into wind landing.

2.7.5 Noise Abatement Procedures


(Landing with 850 RPM Propeller)
2.7.5.1 General
At the option of the operator, approach and landing with 850 NP may be conducted in accordance with the lim-
itations, procedures and performance data contained in the respective Chapters of this AOM and
AFM Supplement 39.

2.7.5.2 Reduced NP Landing


Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................... MIN / 850
RDC NP LDG Switch ................................................................................................................................ Press
Check REDUCED NP LANDING message appears on ED.
Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX
Check PROP RPM on ED remain at 850 RPM.

NOTE: Reduced NP Landing mode will be canceled, if condition levers are not set to MAX / 1020
within 15 s of selecting RDC NP LDG Switch.
Required power lever movements will be larger with condition levers set to 850 RPM than experienced at
MAX / 1020 during the final approach and landing phase, to achieve the same result.

2.7.6 Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways


2.7.6.1 General
At the option of the operator, landings on unpaved / gravel runways may be conducted in accordance with the
limitations, procedures and performance data contained in the respective Chapters of this AOM and
AFM Supplement 26.
2.7.6.2 Landing
Below 30 KIAS and on detection of main wheel skidding:
Reduce maximum braking effort to an intermittent brake application with the duration of each application
approximately 1 s and intervals of reduced braking as brief as possible.

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2.8 POST LANDING

2.8.1 After Landing

On roll-out, the Left Seat (LS) pilot will call for control at approximately 60 kt.

Once clear of the runway, the Right Seat (RS) pilot completes the after landing checklist.

Table 2.8-1 After Landing Procedure

Captain (PIC - LS) First Officer (F/O - RS)


At approximately 60 kt
“I HAVE CONTROL”
“YOU HAVE CONTROL”
Once clear of runway
“AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST”
Completes “AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST”
(Read and Do)
Responds
“AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

2.8.2 Shut-Down

As the airplane approaches the gate / parking spot, the PIC will select the TAXI Light OFF.

Once the airplane is stopped, the PIC will:

EMERG BRAKE ....................................................................................................................................... PARK

Call for “SHUT-DOWN CHECKLIST” (Challenge and Response).

NOTE: If using ground power or APU, ensure that it is on line prior to shutting down both engines.
For all shut-downs allow the engines to run for 30 s at START / FEATHER before selecting
FUEL OFF.

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OPERATION on CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.9 OPERATION on CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS

NOTE: This Sub-Chapter corresponds to Supplement 37 of the AFM.

2.9.1 General
The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:
a. This information has been prepared by the manufacturer and approved as guidance material to assist
operators in developing suitable guidance, recommendations or instructions for use by their flight crews
when operating on wet or contaminated runway surface conditions.
b. The data have been prepared using reasonable estimates of the effects of wet and contaminated run-
way conditions on the accelerating ground roll and the braking ground roll.
The effects of actual conditions may differ from those used to establish the data.
c. The performance information assumes any standing water, slush or loose snow to be of uniform depth
and density.
d. The level of safety is decreased when operating on contaminated runways and therefore every effort
should be made to ensure that the runway surface is cleared of any significant contaminant.
e. The provision of performance information for contaminated runways should not be taken as implying
that ground handling characteristics on these surfaces will be as good as can be achieved on dry or wet
runways, in particular, in crosswinds and when using reverse thrust.

2.9.1.1 Definitions

Runway Contaminated A runway is considered to be contaminated when more than 25% of the runway sur-
by Standing Water, face area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width
Slush or Loose Snow being used, is covered by standing water, slush or loose snow.
NOTE: Runways with water depths, slush or loose snow less than 3 mm (0.125 in), may be
considered not contaminated provided braking is considered good.
Runway Contaminated A runway is considered to be contaminated when completely covered by snow
by Compacted Snow which has been compressed into a solid mass which resists further compression.
Runway Contaminated A runway is considered to be contaminated when, due to the presence of wet ice,
by Wet Ice the braking effectiveness is expected to be very low.
VGO* The lowest decision speed from which a continued take-off is possible within the
take-off run and take-off distance required.
VSTOP* The highest decision speed from which the aircraft can stop within the accelerate-
stop distance required.
NOTE: * Under the JAR-OPS1 regulations, only one single V1 value for the rejected and continued
take-off is permitted.
This is why the data in Sub-Chapter 4.1 only show
VGO / VR = 1 for take-off and VSTOP / VR = 1 for accelerate-stop.
Take-Off Distance The take-off distance on a contaminated runway is the longer of:
a. 115% of the distance from the start of the take-off roll to the point at which the air-
plane attains a height of 35 ft above the take-off surface, with all engines operat-
ing.
b. The distance from the start of the take.off roll to the point at which the airplane
attains a height of at least 15 ft above the take-off surface, with critical engine
failure such that the failure would be recognized at the Decision Speed VGO.
Take-Off Run The take-off run on a contaminated runway is equal to the take-off distance on con-
taminated runway.

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Definitions (cont’d)

Accelerate-Stop The accelerate-stop distance on a contaminated runway is the longer of:


a. Accelerate-stop distance with an engine failure at VEF as defined below:
i) The distance necessary to accelerate the airplane from a standing start to
VEF with all engines operating plus:
ii) The distance required to accelerate the airplane from VEF to VSTOP assum-
ing the critical engine fails at VEF plus;
iii) The distance required to come to a full stop from the point reached at the end
of the acceleration period described in Paragraph a. ii) above assuming that
the pilot does not apply any means of retarding the airplane until that point is
reached and that the critical engine is still inoperative, plus:
iv) A distance margin equal to 2.0 s at VSTOP

b. Accelerate-stop distance with all engines operating as defined below:


i) The distance necessary to accelerate the airplane from a standing start to
VSTOP with all engines operating plus:
ii) The distance required to come to a full stop from the point reached at the end
of the acceleration period described in Paragraph b. i) above, assuming that
the pilot does not apply any means of retarding the airplane until that point is
reached and that all engines are still operating, plus:
iii) A distance margin equal to ~ 2.0 s at VSTOP
WED The water equivalent depth of contaminant = the depth of water producing an equiv-
alent performance effect as that of contaminant of lower specific gravity.
WED for take-off is not based on contaminant depth x specific gravity and must be
determined in accordance with Sub-Chapter 4.1.4.

For further definitions and performance data regarding take-off on wet and contaminated runways, refer to
Chapter 4 Performance.

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2.9.2 Limitations

The limitations in Chapter 1 are applicable with the addition of the following:

2.9.2.1 Operations

1. Take-off with reduced power is prohibited on contaminated runways.

2.9.2.2 Operation From Runways Contaminated with Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow

1. Maximum operating altitude for take-off and landing is 6000 ft ASL.


2. The maximum permitted WED of contaminant is 15 mm (0.59 in).
3. The maximum permitted depth of contaminant is 6 cm (2.4 in).
4. For WED greater than 3 mm (0.125 in): selection of power levers aft of DISC is prohibited.
5. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 14 kt.

2.9.2.3 Operation From Runways Contaminated with Compacted Snow:

1. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 20 kt.

2.9.3 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:

CAUTION: Operation in crosswinds on runways contaminated with wet ice is not recommended.

2.9.4 Performance Data

The performance data in Chapter 4 and compatible supplements are applicable with the addition of the follow-
ing:

NOTE: Compatible supplement performance penalties are cumulative.

NOTE: Where applicable, the performance factor of the compatible supplement must be applied to the
calculated performance data in Chapter 4 prior to applying corrections of this supplement.

2.9.4.1 Take-off Performance on a Contaminated Runway:

NOTE: Tests in water of 19 mm (0.75 in) average depth have shown that there is no spray
impingement on engine intakes or tail surfaces at any speed up to lift-off, from either main or
nose wheels.
Some spray from the nose wheel and propellers impinges on the lower surface of the
fuselage, nose wheel well, nacelles, and inboard wing and flap.

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2.10 FLIGHT PROFILES

Figure 2.10-1 Normal Take-Off

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Figure 2.10-2 Visual Approach and Landing

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Figure 2.10-3 Circling Approach

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
FLIGHT PROFILES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2.10-1 Precision Approach and Landing Procedure


PF PNF
Approaching the initial approach fix or on radar vectors to intercept the final approach course:
“FLAP 5”
Confirms VFE
Selects Flap 5°
Observes flap travels to 5°
At approximately one and a half (1.5) dots below
glideslope
“GEAR DOWN” Confirms VLO
Selects Landing Gear DN
Observes gear down lights
At approximately one (1) dot below glideslope
“FLAP 15” (or 10 or 5, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms VFE
Selects requested flap angle
Observes flap travels to required setting
“CONDITION LEVERS MAX” or
“REDUCED NP CONDITION LEVERS MAX” Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
or
Selects RDC NP switch
Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
Observes RDC NP LANDING on ED
“LANDING CHECKLIST”
Conducts landing checklist
(Challenge and Response)
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
(see note below)
Outer Marker (or FAF) inbound
“<FAF NAME>” (i.e. “JULIET”)
“<GLIDESLOPE CHECK ALTITUDE>” (i.e. “1830”)
“CROSSCHECK”
“FLAP 35” (or 10 or 15, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms VFE
Selects requested flap angle
Observes flap travels to required setting
“FLAP ___ INDICATING”
“100 ABOVE” (minimums)
“CONTINUING”
At decision height
“MINIMUMS VISUAL”
“LANDING”
or
“MINIMUMS NO CONTACT”
“GO AROUND, CHECK POWER”
(see “Missed Approach Procedure” on Page 2.10-10)

NOTE: When a different flap setting is used for landing from that used for approach, the PF will call for
the “LANDING CHECKLIST” prior to landing flap selection.
At completion of the checklist the PNF will call
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE – FLAP 15 or 35 TO GO”.

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Table 2.10-2 CAT II Precision Approach and Landing Procedure


PF PNF
Approaching the initial approach fix or on radar vectors to intercept the final approach course:
“FLAP 5”
Confirms VFE
Selects Flap 5°
Observes flap travels to 5°
At approximately one and a half (1.5) dots below
glideslope
“GEAR DOWN” Confirms at or below VLO
Selects Landing Gear DN
Observes gear down lights
At approximately one (1) dot below glideslope
“FLAP 15” (or 10, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms VFE
Selects requested flap angle
Observes flap travels to required setting
“CONDITION LEVERS MAX”
Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
“LANDING CHECKLIST”
Conducts landing checklist
(Challenge and Response)
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
(see note below)
Outer Marker (or FAF) inbound:
“<FAF NAME>” (i.e. “JULIET”)
“<GLIDESLOPE CHECK ALTITUDE>” (i.e. “1830”)
“CROSS-CHECK”
At 1200 ft RA
“DUAL”
“CHECK”
“100 ABOVE” (minimums)
“CONTINUING”
At decision height “MINIMUMS VISUAL”
“LANDING” or
“MINIMUMS NO CONTACT”
“GO-AROUND, CHECK POWER”
(see “Missed Approach Procedure” on Page 2.10-10)

NOTE: CAT II Approach and Landing are approved using Flap 10° or 15° only.
Autopilot must be disengaged at or above 100 ft.
Airplane must be in landing configuration prior to final approach fix.

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Table 2.10-3 Non-Precision Approach and Landing Procedure


PF PNF
Approaching the initial approach fix or on radar vectors to intercept the final approach course:
“FLAP 5” Confirms VFE
Selects Flap 5°
Observes flap travels to 5°
Prior to Final Approach Fix inbound:
“GEAR DOWN” Confirms at or below VLO
Selects Landing Gear DN
Observes gear down lights
“FLAP 15” (or 10 or 5, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms VFE
Selects requested flap angle
Observes flap travels to required setting
“CONDITION LEVERS MAX” or
“REDUCED NP CONDITION LEVERS MAX” Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
or
Selects RDC NP Switch
Sets Condition Levers to MAX detent
Observes RDC NP LANDING on ED
“LANDING CHECKLIST” Conducts landing checklist
(Challenge and Response)
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
(see note below)
Final Approach Fix (Inbound):
Starts timing (if required)
“<FAF NAME>” (i.e. “JULIET”)
“CROSS-CHECK”
“100 ABOVE” (minimums)
“CONTINUING”
At MDA
“MINIMUMS __ SECONDS TO GO”
If runway environment is in sight
“VISUAL __ O’CLOCK”
“LANDING”
“FLAP 35” (or 15 or 10, if MAT / WAT limited) Confirms VFE
Selects requested flap angle
Observes flap travels to required setting
“FLAP ___ INDICATING”
At the missed approach point
“MISSED APPROACH POINT”
“GO-AROUND, CHECK POWER”
(see “Missed Approach Procedure” on Page 2.10-10)

NOTE: When a different flap setting is used for landing from that used for approach, the PF will call for
the “LANDING CHECKLIST” prior to landing flap selection.
At completion of the checklist the PNF will call
“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE - FLAP 15 or 35 TO GO”

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 FLIGHT PROFILES

Figure 2.10-7 Missed Approach

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
FLIGHT PROFILES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2.10-4 Missed Approach Procedure


PF PNF
Simultaneously:
Advances power levers to detent, presses GA button
(as required) and rotates the nose of the aircraft to
approximately 10°
“GO-AROUND, CHECK POWER” Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Sets POWER Levers, checks NTOP power setting on ED
and observes torque matches the torque bugs
“POWER SET”
If landing flap selected:
“FLAP 15”
(or 10 or 5 depending upon landing flap setting) Selects flap as requested
Maintains a minimum airspeed of not less than VGA Observes positive rate
“POSITIVE RATE”
“GEAR UP” Selects Landing Gear Lever UP
“HDG / ALT SELECT” (see Note 1) Selects HDG, ALT SEL and confirms correct altitude
selected
“HDG AND ALT SEL SELECTED”
At a minimum of 400 ft AGL
(or obstacle clearance height)
“___ FEET” (or obstacle clearance height)
“FLAP 0, BLEEDS ON”
Confirms speed VFRI or above
Selects Flap to 0°
Selects Bleeds - On / NORM
“CLIMB POWER, 900 (or 850 MCL)” Sets Condition Levers to 900 RPM detent (or 850
RPM detent then the MCL button).
Checks MCL power setting on ED
“CLIMB POWER SET”
Climbs to at least 1000 ft AGL and accelerates to
climb speed
“SET IAS ___” (as required) Sets Flight Director (as requested)
“IAS SET ___”

NOTES:
1. Heading and Altitude Select should only be used after GA-MODE has been selected.
2. The PNF will advise ATC of the missed approach once the airplane is established in the
climb.
3. If carrying passengers the PIC will make a PA or request that the Senior Cabin Crew Mem-
ber do it on his or her behalf.
4. The PF will call for the “AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST” (Read and Do) at his / her
discretion once the airplane is established in the climb and clear of busy terminal airspace
(minimum 1000 ft AGL).

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 FLIGHT PROFILES

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
FLIGHT PROFILES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2.10-5 Balked Landing Procedure


PF PNF
Simultaneously:
Advances power levers to detent, presses GA button (as
required) and rotates the nose of the aircraft to
approximately 10°
“GO-AROUND, CHECK POWER” Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Sets POWER Levers, checks NTOP power setting
on ED and observes torque matches the torque
bugs
“POWER SET”
If landing flap selected:
“FLAP 15” (or 10 or 5 depending upon landing flap setting)
Selects flap as requested
Maintains a minimum airspeed of not less than VGA Observes positive rate
“POSITIVE RATE”
“GEAR UP” Selects Landing Gear Lever UP
“HDG / ALT SELECT” (see Note 1) Selects HDG, ALT SEL and confirms correct
altitude selected
“HDG AND ALT SEL SELECTED”
At a minimum of 400 ft AGL
(or obstacle clearance height)
“___ FEET” (or obstacle clearance height)
“FLAP 0, BLEEDS ON”
Confirms speed VFRI or above
Selects Flap to 0°
Selects Bleeds - On / NORM
“CLIMB POWER, 900 (or 850 MCL)” Sets Condition Levers to 900 RPM detent
(or 850 RPM detent then the MCL button).
Checks MCL power setting on ED
“CLIMB POWER SET”
Climbs to at least 1000 ft AGL and accelerates to climb
speed
“SET IAS ___” (as required) Sets Flight Director (as requested)
“IAS SET ___”

NOTES:
1. Heading and Altitude Select should only be used after GA-MODE has been selected.
2. The PNF will advise ATC of the Balked approach once the airplane is established in the
climb.
3. If carrying passengers the PIC will make a PA or request that the Senior Cabin Crew
Member do it on his or her behalf.
4. The PF will call for the “AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST” (Read and Do) at his / her dis-
cretion once the airplane is established in the climb and clear of busy terminal airspace
(minimum 1000 ft AGL).

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AIRWORK and BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.11 AIRWORK and BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES

2.11.1 Steep Turns

2.11.1.1 Objective

This maneuver familiarizes the pilot with airplane handling characteristics and helps to improve the instrument
cross check.

2.11.1.2 Description

Steep Turns (45° of bank) will be practiced in both directions at 180 kt.

Apply back pressure, as required, to maintain altitude and increase torque, as required, to maintain airspeed.

Power settings during Steep Turns are the responsibility of the PF.

The PF has the option to use the PNF to set power.

However, it is essential that very precise calls be made, e.g. “increase power 10%”.

2.11.1.3 Entry

Stabilize the airplane in trim at the desired speed, heading and altitude.

Enter the Steep Turn with the same roll rate as a normal turn.

As bank angle is increased apply back pressure as required to maintain altitude and increase power as
required to maintain airspeed.

2.11.1.4 During Turn

Maintain a rapid scan so that deviations will be detected early enough to require only small corrections.

2.11.1.5 Rollout

Rollout should be initiated 10° to 15° prior to target heading.

Roll out of the turn at the same rate as a normal turn.

As bank angle is decreased reduce back pressure as required to maintain altitude and decrease power as
required to maintain airspeed.

2.11.1.6 Completion Standard

For the purposes of determining proficiency, two 360° Steep Turns (one in each direction) will be conducted to
the following standard:

Airspeed (180 kt)  10 kt


Bank Angle (45°)  5°
Altitude  100 ft
Heading  10°

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Figure 2.11-1 Steep Turns

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CHAPTER 2 2.12-1
NORMAL PROCEDURES
LOW VISIBILITY OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.12 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATION

2.12.1 Category II Operation

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 16 of the AFM.

2.12.1.1 General

The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:

The DHC-8 Series 400 has been shown to meet the performance criteria of JAR-AWO Subpart 2 for
Category II Flight Director and Autopilot approaches with the following equipment or later standards:

Description Part Number Model Number Quantity


066-01101-0060 or VN-411B
VHF NAV Receiver 2
400-048500-0105 CVN-251
C12429AA05 or
Flight Guidance Module C12429AA06 or
IMS-100 2
(FGM) C12429AA07 or
C12429AA08
066-01153-0101 or
Radio Altimeter 822-0615-102 or KRA-405B
1
(RA) 822-0615-312 or ALT-4000
822-0615-316
C17053AB02 or
Air Data Unit
C17053AC03 or ADU-3008 2
(ADU)
C17053AD04
420-00332-501 or
Attitude and Heading Reference Unit APIRS-207
261500123-0501 or 2
(AHRU) APIRS-F207
261500123-2501
C19190AB03 or
C19190AB04 or
C19190AB05 or
C19190AB06 or
C19190AB07 or
C19190AB08 or
Electronic Indication System
C19190AC07 or SMD68 5
(EIS)
C19190AC08 or
C19190BB08 or
C19190BC08 or
C19190BD08 or
C19190BE08 or
C19190BE09
C12432AA03 or
C12432AA04 or
C12432AA05 or
Input / Output Processor IMS-100 2
C12432AA06 or
C12432AB07 or
C12432AB09
Windshield Wipers 2

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2.12.1.2 Limitations

The limitations in Chapter 1 are applicable with the addition of the following:
1. An ILS approach to Category II minimums must not be commenced or an approach continued unless the
above airborne equipment, associated control panels and ground installations are operating satisfactorily.
2. An ILS approach to Category II minimums must not be continued, if the DUAL FD message does not
appear on both PFDs by 1100 ft radio altitude.
3. Category II approaches are limited to using flap 10° and 15° only for landing.
4. Airplane must be in the landing configuration prior to the final approach fix.
5. Autopilot Category II approaches in a crosswind component exceeding 18 kt or tailwind component
exceeding 10 kt or headwind component exceeding 24 kt are prohibited.
6. Flight Director only Category II approaches in a crosswind component exceeding 10 kt or tailwind compo-
nent exceeding 10 kt or headwind component exceeding 10 kt are prohibited.
7. Category II approaches must be discontinued in the event of engine failure before or during landing
approach.
8. Category II approaches are limited to glideslope angles of 2.5° to a maximum of 3.5°.
9. The autopilot must be disengaged at or above a minimum altitude of 100 ft AGL.

2.12.1.3 CAT II Approach and Landing

The normal procedures in this chapter are applicable with the addition of the following:
1. Ensure Decision Height (DH) is set on both PFDs prior to commencement of final approach.
2. Observe that the DUAL FD message appears on both PFDs by 1100 ft radio altitude.
3. Disengage autopilot at or above 100 ft AGL.

2.12.1.4 Procedures after Failures / Warnings in CAT II Approach

CAT II FAIL ANNUNCIATION OR NO DUAL FD ANNUNCIATION


1. Discontinue CATEGORY II approach.

2.12.2 Low Visibility Take-Off

PIC - T/O Scanning is primarily head up with brief instrument reference until VR, then head down
2IC - Scanning is primarily head down with brief outside looking until V1.

These procedures are additional to the normal duties of PIC and 2IC during take-off.

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CHAPTER 2 2.13-1
NORMAL PROCEDURES
GPWS OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.13 GPWS OPERATION

2.13.1 EGPWS - Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System Honeywell MK V


[Option - CR 831 CH 00064 or CR 831 SO 90180]

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 64 of the AFM.

2.13.1.1 Flight Compartment Check - Power ON

# 1 NAV Receiver ........................................................................ Operative and Tuned to a VOR Frequency


FMS 1 .................................................................................................................................... On and Initialized
FLAP Selector Lever ..................................................................................................................................... 0°
EFCP .............................................................................................................................. Select NAV and TERR
GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE Switch .................................................................................. Normal and Guarded
GPWS Caution Light ................................................................................................................................... Out
PULL UP - GPWS TEST Switch ........................................................................................ Press Momentarily
Check that the GPWS caution light, BELOW G/S and PULL UP advisory lights illuminate and
the “GLIDESLOPE”, “PULL UP” and “TERRAIN PULL UP” voice warnings are audible and
a “TERRAIN TEST” and the terrain test pattern is displayed on the MFDs.

NOTE: Pressing PULL UP - GPWS TEST switch for longer than 3 s result in a long self-test which
annunciates all configured and activated alert voices, including warning voices, caution voices
and altitude voices.

2.13.1.2 In-Flight Response to Warnings

1. Whenever the:
- “SINK RATE”
- “TERRAIN TERRAIN"
- “DON’T SINK”
- “TOO LOW - FLAPS”
- “TOO LOW - GEAR”
- “CAUTION TERRAIN”
- “CAUTION OBSTACLE”
- “BANK ANGLE”
- “GLIDESLOPE”
aural warnings are heard, take appropriate action to correct the unsafe condition.

2. Whenever the:
- “TOO LOW - TERRAIN”
- “TERRAIN PULL UP”
- “OBSTACLE PULL UP”
- urgent “PULL UP”
aural warnings are heard, immediately establish the power setting and attitude which will produce the max-
imum climb gradient consistent with the airplane configuration.

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Table 2.13-1 - Windshear Recovery / Terrain Avoidance Procedure

PF PNF
Commands
“WIDSHEAR (TERRAIN) MAX POWER”
Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Simultaneously selects GA, advances Power Levers Follows up on Power Levers to set NTOP
towards NTOP, rolls wings level then smoothly rotates Calls “POWER SET”
aircraft to GA altitude
Monitors radar altimeter and IVSI
Calls “<radar altitude> FEET CLIMBING” or
“<radar altitude> FEET DESCENDING”
Aircraft Still Descending or GPWS Warning Continues
Advances POWER Levers to maximum available
Power (firewall)
Increases Pitch attitude sufficient to stop descent
Do Not allow airspeed to decrease below V2 / VGA
If Stick Shaker Occurs (and / or Airspeed tape Turns red)
Immediately reduces Pitch attitude to silence Shaker
(achieves an airspeed above low speed-cue) then
adjust Pitch to return to V2 / VGA
Aircraft Climbing
Continues climb as required to Safe Altitude
Determines Safe Altitude
Calls “<obstacle clearance alt ASL> FEET”
Once Clear of Terrain
Reduces Power and Pitch attitude appropriate to the
phase of flight
Reconfigures aircraft as necessary
Advises ATC of any Deviation to clearance

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GPWS OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.13.1.3 Normal Approach

GPWS LDG FLAP Selector Switch ................................................................... 10°, 15° or 35°, As Required

NOTE: The GPWS LDG FLAP selector switch must be selected to the intended landing flap to ensure
correct GPWS flap advisory logic.

The following aural altitude callouts are heard as airplane descends through the respective radio altitudes:

Table 2.13-2

Aural Altitude Callouts


(3) Radio
Altitude
BASIC Menu 85 Menu 34 [ft]
Menu 28 (2) (2) Menu 42

- “TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED” “TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED” - 2500


- “ONE THOUSAND” - - 1000
- - “FIVE HUNDRED” - 500
- “PLUS HUNDRED” - “PLUS HUNDRED” 100 above DH
“MINIMUMS, DH
“MINIMUMS” “MINIMUMS” “MINIMUMS”
MINIMUMS” (1)
- - “ONE HUNDRED” - 100
- “FIFTY” “FIFTY” “FIFTY” 50
- “FORTY” “FORTY” “FORTY” 40
- “THIRTY” “THIRTY” “THIRTY” 30
- “TWENTY” “TWENTY” “TWENTY” 20
- “TEN” “TEN” “TEN” 10

NOTES: 1. “MINIMUMS” is triggered from the PFD having the higher Decision Height (DH) setting.

2. When descending through 2500 ft (Radio Altitude)


a “TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED” aural altitude callout
may not be heard [with MS 4-901021 Not Incorporated].

3. Depending on aircraft configuration, Configured Altitude Callouts may be verified by per-


forming a “long self-test”.

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TCAS OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.14 TCAS OPERATION

2.14.1 Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II) and


Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to:


- AFM Supplement 33 (ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL)
- AFM Supplement 106 (ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS)

2.14.1.1 ACAS II / TCAS II Operating Characteristics

1. ACAS II / TCAS II self-test is inhibited in flight.

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]


2. “INCREASE DESCENT” RA announcements are inhibited below 1450 ft AGL.

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]


2. “INCREASE DESCENT” RA announcements are inhibited
below 1650 ft AGL when climbing and below 1450 ft AGL when descending.

3. “DESCEND” RA announcements are inhibited


below 1200 ft AGL when climbing and below 1000 ft AGL when descending.

4. All RAs are inhibited


below 1100 ft AGL when climbing, below 900 ft AGL when descending.

5. All ACAS II / TCAS II announcements are inhibited


below 600 ft AGL when climbing and below 400 ft AGL when descending.

6. RA increase climb announcements and advisories are inhibited during the following conditions:
a. Landing gear down and flaps extended 15° or greater; or
b. Propeller AUTOFEATHER Switch selected and the white ‘ARM’ annunciation on the ED.

7. During an engine-out condition, climb announcements and advisories are inhibited.

8. The ACAS II / TCAS II mode of operation automatically changes as follows:


a. TA ONLY mode to TA / RA mode at 1100 ft AGL when climbing.
b. TA / RA mode to TA ONLY mode at 900 ft AGL when descending.

2.14.1.2 Traffic Advisory (TA) Announcements

1. “TRAFFIC TRAFFIC” Conduct visual search for the intruder.

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2.14.1.3 Resolution Advisory (RA) Announcements

1. “CLIMB CLIMB” Climb at rate shown on the green arc of the IVSI / PFD.
2. “DESCEND DESCEND” Descend at rate shown on the green arc of the IVSI / PFD.

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]


3. “ADJUST VERTICAL SPEED ADJUST” Adjust rate of descent or climb to that shown on IVSI / PFD.
(V7.0) or
“LEVEL OFF LEVEL OFF”
(V7.1)

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]


3. “LEVEL OFF LEVEL OFF” Promptly and smoothly reduce vertical speed to that shown on
IVSI / PFD

4. “MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED” Monitor present vertical speed to prevent entering restricted red
arc speed.
5. “CLEAR OF CONFLICT” Range is increasing and separation is adequate;
return to previous ATC assigned altitude.
6. “CLIMB CROSSING CLIMB Safe separation will be best achieved by climbing through the
CLIMB CROSSING CLIMB” intruder's flight path.
7. “DESCEND CROSSING DESCEND Safe separation will be best achieved by descending through the
DESCEND CROSSING DESCEND” intruder's flight path.
8. “MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED Maintain present vertical speed to prevent entering restricted red
MAINTAIN” arc speed.
9. “MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED Maintain present vertical speed to prevent entering restricted red
CROSSING MAINTAIN” arc speed.
Indicates that own flight path will cross that of intruder.

The following voice messages are announced when


the initial RA does not provide sufficient vertical separation from an intruder:

10. “INCREASE CLIMB Additional climb rate is required.


INCREASE CLIMB”
(received after CLIMB” advisory)
11. “INCREASE DESCENT Additional descent rate is required.
INCREASE DESCENT”
(received after “DESCEND” advisory)
“CLIMB - CLIMB NOW A reversal from a descent to a climb condition is required to pro-
CLIMB - CLIMB NOW” vide adequate vertical separation.
(received after “DESCEND” advisory)
12. “DESCEND - DESCEND NOW A reversal from a descent to a climb condition is required to pro-
DESCEND - DESCEND NOW” vide adequate vertical separation.
(received after “CLIMB” advisory)

NOTE: ACAS II / TCAS II RA announcements are based on the pilot immediately adjusting the flight
profile as directed.

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TCAS OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.14.1.4 In-Flight Use of TCAS

NOTE: The following procedures correspond to:


- AFM Supplement 33 (ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL)
- AFM Supplement 106 (ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS)

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]

NOTE: GPWS alert takes priority over an ACAS RA.

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]

NOTE: GPWS alert takes priority over an TCAS TA / RA.

NOTE: [With MS 4-126388 Not Incorporated] and [with transponder P/N 066-01143-2101 Installed]
a FAIL message may be displayed on the TCAS / ATC page of the ARCDU.
This FAIL message can be ignored unless accompanied by a TCAS FAIL message presented
on the PFD and MFD.

After Take-off, Climb, Cruise, Descent and Landing:

EFCP Range Knob ....................................................................................................................... As Required


Observe annunciation on ND / MFD.

TCAS / ATC page on ARCDU ....................................................................................................... As Required


Select ABOVE, BELOW or NORM as required, observe annunciation on ND / MFD.

Resolution Advisory

Autopilot ........................................................................................................................................ Disconnect

Immediately Adjust the Flight Profile .......................................................................................... As Directed

CAUTION: If stall warning (stick shaker) occurs during an RA maneuver,


take immediate stall recovery action.

CAUTION: If a threat aircraft track or altitude information is lost during an RA,


the RA will terminate without a “CLEAR OF CONFLICT” announcement.

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2.14.2 Mode S Transponder System for Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance

[Option - MS 4-309226 or MS 4-901280 or MS 4-457297 or MS 4-457530 or


MS 4-457576 or MS 4-457703 or MS 4-457719]

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to AFM Supplement 82.

2.14.2.1 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in this Chapter are applicable with the addition of the following:

2.14.2.1.1 Pre-Taxi Checks

Aircraft Identification:

1. FMS FPL MENU 2/2, LSK [3R] .......................................................................................................... Press


Check FLT NBR field is highlighted.

2. Input the Aircraft Identification

3. ENTER Key ........................................................................................................................................ Press

NOTES: 1. The FMS is capable of entering up to 10 alpha / numeric characters in the FLT NBR field
(e.g. ABC1234567) for Aircraft ID, however,
only the first 8 characters will be transmitted by the Mode S transponder (e.g. ABC12345).
2. In a dual FMS configuration, the Aircraft ID must be entered into FMS 1 for broadcast by
Transponder 1 or FMS 2 for broadcast by Transponder 2.
In a single FMS configuration, both transponders are connected to the FMS.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.15 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

2.15.1 Airplane Contamination on the Ground - Frost, Ice or Snow

Air regulation stipulate that take-off is prohibited when frost, ice or snow is adhering to any critical surface of
the airplane.
This principle is referred to as “the clean airplane concept” and is essential to the maintenance of flight
safety.
Regardless of the de-icing and anti-icing procedures used, the only method of ensuring flight safety in icing
conditions is by inspecting critical airplane surfaces and ensuring that they are clean before take-off.
The PIC has the ultimate responsibility to determine whether or not the airplane is safe to fly.
Frost less than 3 mm in depth is permitted on the underside of the fuel tank area of the wing.
This poses no concern.
The frost accumulation will dissipate as of post engine start, due to heat transfer from the fuel tanks.
A thin layer of hoar frost on the upper surface of the fuselage is not considered to be critical and can remain on the
fuselage for take-off.
Provided all vents and ports are clear of the frost and it is possible to distinguish fuselage surface features (markings
and lines).
References:
• Holdover Time (HOT) Guidelines - Transport Canada
• Guidelines for Aircraft Ground-Icing Operations (TP 14052E)
NOTE: The above mentioned documents complement each other and should be used together.
It is the responsibility of the end user to periodically check the Transport Canada website for
updates on HOT Guidelines.

2.15.2 Ground De-Icing / Anti-Icing

DE-ICING is a procedure by which frost, ice or snow is removed from the airplane by applying hot water or a
hot mixture of water and de-icing / anti-icing fluid.
De-icing using infrared energy is an alternative procedure for removing frozen precipitation.
It is accomplished through heat that breaks the bond of adhering frozen contamination.
De-icing with forced air (alone or with injected fluid) is used to remove most of the contamination from aircraft
surfaces.
It will reduce de-icing times and fluid quantities, but it will not provide a clean wing for take-off.

ANTI-ICING consists of the application of a mixture of an anti-icing fluid or a mixture of anti-icing fluid and
water to the airplane to protect against the accumulation and adherence of frost, ice or snow to airplane sur-
faces before the condition exists.

TYPE I FLUIDS are used for de-icing and anti-icing, but provide very limited anti-icing protection.

TYPE II FLUIDS are “thickened” and are designed to be deposited in a thicker film and to remain on the air-
plane surfaces until the time of take-off.
TYPE II fluids are used for de-icing (when heated) and anti-icing and provide greater protection than do TYPE I
fluids against frost, ice or snow formation in conditions conducive to airplane on the ground.
Because of its flow-off characteristics it is not considered suitable for airplane with rotation speeds < 100 kt.
TYPE III FLUIDS are a “thickened” fluid that has properties that lie between TYPES I and II.
Because of its flow-off characteristics it is considered acceptable for airplane with rotation speeds below 100 kt

TYPE IV FLUIDS are similar to TYPE II fluids with a marked increase in holdover time capabilities.

ONE-STEP DE-ICING / ANTI-ICING consists of the application full strength or water diluted de-icing / anti-
icing fluid, heated as necessary considering the ambient temperature and weather condition, to both remove
and protect the surfaces from frost, ice or snow adherence and accumulation.

TWO-STEP DE-ICING / ANTI-ICING consists of de-icing with hot water only or a hot mixture of water diluted
de-icing / anti-icing fluid, followed immediately by anti-icing with an over-spray of anti-icing fluid.
Care must be taken not to allow the airplane surfaces to re-freeze between the de-icing and anti-icing pro-
cesses.
To prevent re-freezing, the first mixture (de-icing) fluid concentration may have to be increased appropriate to
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NOTE: When anti-icing with SAE Type II, III and IV anti-icing fluids, it is strongly recommended that
the operator use the two-step de-icing / anti-icing procedure, the first step with heated water,
and / or heated SAE Type I de-icing fluid.

HOLDOVER TIME is the estimated time which anti-icing fluid will prevent ice, snow and / or frost from forming
or accumulating on the treated surfaces of an airplane.
The protection time is dependent upon the weather conditions and fluid mixture selected and cannot be pre-
cisely determined for each application.
Guidelines have been published for HOT under varying atmospheric conditions, however, it must be empha-
sized that the best method to ensure a clean airplane is to inspect after treatment and just prior to take-off.
If any frost, ice or snow is adhering to a critical surface, re-treatment must be requested.

While in most operations de-icing / anti-icing of the airplane is supervised by the maintenance organization, the
following precautions are presented to familiarize flight crews with potential problem areas:
a. De-icing / anti-icing fluid concentration must be adjusted for OAT before application to the airplane.
To determine the mixture percentage of de-icing / anti-icing fluid to water that should be used at a
given temperature, refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for the particular fluid;
b. It is strongly recommended Not to operate the Engines and APU during the de-icing / anti-icing proce-
dure.
If it is necessary to have the engines running for operational reasons, select bleed air off to avoid send-
ing fumes into the cabin.
c. Do Not spray de-icing / anti-icing fluid directly into Engine or APU Inlets, Exhausts, Probe Inlets,
Scoops, Vents, Drains or other areas where the fluids may pool.
d. Do Not direct a solid stream of fluid perpendicular to airplane surfaces as a high pressure stream of
fluid can damage airplane surfaces.
Also, Do Not spray fluid directly on flight compartment windows and Do Not spray hot fluid directly on
cold windows;
e. Do Not force ice and snow into openings around flight control surfaces where it may re-freeze later;
f. Both right and left sides of the wing and horizontal stabilizer must receive the same thorough de-icing /
anti-icing treatment.
g. When using infrared energy to de-ice, wet surfaces require an application of heated de-icing fluids to
preclude refreezing after removal of infrared energy source.
h. When using infrared energy other than to remove frost or leading edge ice and when OAT is at or
below 0°C (32°F), an additional treatment with hot de-icing fluid shall be preformed within the infrared
de-icing facility to prevent re-freezing of water, which may remain in hidden areas.
i. If the aircraft requires re-de-icing and the de-icing / anti-icing fluids had been applied before flight, con-
ventional de-icing / anti-icing with fluids shall be preformed before entering the infrared de-icing facility.
j. The use of forced air alone to remove wet snow, especially during snowfall and cold outside air, is not
a feasible alternative for either a two-step de-icing or a one-step de-icing procedure.
k. The forced air and fluid combination to remove wet snow will produce a clean wing but the time to re-
freeze is very short.
Following de-icing / anti-icing, it is the PIC who is ultimately responsible to see that the airplane is free of snow,
ice and frost, i.e. Pitot heads, static ports, fuel tank vents, air conditioning inlets / exits and landing gear doors
are clear of snow, ice and slush.
“Clear Ice”, which is difficult to detect, can be present below the layer of water and fluid remaining on the sur-
face of the airplane and may require inspection by touch.
If any doubt remains as to the aerodynamic readiness of airplane, request re-treatment.
Residual fluid on the airplane following de-icing / anti-icing treatment may result in detrimental effects on han-
dling and performance.
The magnitude of these effects, with the original de-icing fluid formulations (TYPE I fluids), was generally not
an operational problem.
With the advent of TYPE II, TYPE III and TYPE IV fluids, this is no longer true.
In general, the cruise, descent, approach and landing phases of flight are not affected by the use of de-icing or
anti-icing fluids.
When the airplane has been sprayed with de-icing and / or anti-icing fluids, the take-off procedures, distances
and reference speeds shall be adjusted as per Sub-Chapter 4.7.

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2.15.3 De-Icing Procedures

2.15.3.1 Pre-Fluid Application

Engines ........................................................................................................................ Shut Down (if possible)


If engines running:
BLEED Air ................................................................................................................................................... OFF
De-Icing Operator ................................................................................................................................ Advised
• Engine must Not ingest de-icing fluid.
• Avoid direct spray on the following:
- Intakes and exhausts, vents and drains
- Air data probes and sensors / ports and AOA vanes
- Windshields and all windows
- Antennas
• Do Not spray hot fluid directly on cold windows.
• Do Not spray high-pressure fluid perpendicular to airplane surfaces.
• Avoid forcing snow / ice into parings around flight control surfaces.

2.15.3.2 Flap Configuration During Anti-Icing / De-Icing Procedures

Two possible options are: delaying flap deployment until just prior to take-off or deploying the flaps prior to de-
icing / anti-icing so that the surfaces under these flaps are treated.
With the second option, the holdover time and allowance time will be reduced due to the steeper angles of the
flap in the deployed configuration.
In this situation, it is acceptable to use the 90% adjusted holdover / allowance times.
Delaying the flap deployment may be the preferred option for optimum protection from ice buildup.
If it is necessary to remove contamination from the flaps, it may be best to deploy the flaps for de-icing and
anti-icing and then retract them prior to taxi.

2.15.3.3 Post-Fluid Application

Critical Areas ........................................................................................................................................ Inspect


• Ensure the following:
- Airplane free of snow, ice and frost
- Control surfaces clean
- Protective covers removed
- Engine inlets, Pitot static ports, fuel tank vents, air conditioning inlets / exits, landing gear doors clear of
snow / ice.
NOTE: Following the application of de-icing or anti-icing fluids, it is strongly recommended that the
pilot conduct a slow control throw of the elevator and aileron / spoiler control circuits.
Move the control column and control wheel in both directions to the control stops.
Should a restriction of the controls or an unusual control force be noted, a take-off must not be
conducted until the affected control is inspected for ice contamination and if required, another
application of de-icing or anti-icing fluid is applied.

2.15.3.4 Taxi Precautions

Bypass Door ............................................................................................................................................. Open


• Increase distance between airplane while taxiing.
• Avoid the following:
- Reverse thrust;
- Excessive power to prevent displacement of applied fluids;
- Hot gases from preceding airplane.

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2.15.4 De-Icing and Anti-Icing Fluids

A. Fluids which meet the SAE Low Speed Aerodynamic Acceptance Test for the following specification:
- SAE Type III
may be used full strength (or diluted per the fluid manufacturer’s instructions) over the fluid manufacturer’s
recommended temperature range, under the following conditions:
(1) All approved take-off flap settings
(2) Rotation should be smooth and at a normal rate, “Avoid Rapid Rotation”.
(3) Take-off corrections (for take-off speeds, take-off distances and accelerate-stop brake energy) are not
required, see Sub-Chapter 4.7.4.

NOTE: For SAE Type III (High Speed) apply the performance corrections of Paragraph B below.

B. Fluids which meet the SAE High Speed Aerodynamic Acceptance Test for the following specifications:
- SAE Type I
- SAE Type II
- SAE Type IV
may be used full strength (or diluted per the fluid manufacturer’s instructions) over the fluid manufacturer’s
recommended temperature range, under the following conditions:

(1) All approved take-off flap settings.

(2) Rotation should be smooth and at a normal rate. “Avoid Rapid Rotation”.

(3) Take-off distances available and corresponding speeds must be corrected by the margins as shown in
Table 1 in Sub-Chapter 4.7.3.

(4) Where close-in obstacle(s) impact the second climb segment, the increased V2 is to be maintained to a
gross height of 400 ft AGL.
Thereafter the uncorrected V2 must be flown to the end of the second climb segment.
For all other cases, the increased V2 may be continued to the end of the second climb segment.

C. SAE Type I fluids containing ethylene glycol at full strength or diluted and di-ethylene glycol or propylene
glycol when diluted 50 / 50 or more with water may be used with any flap setting over the fluid manufac-
turer’s recommended temperature ranges for these mixtures.
Take-off corrections (for take-off speeds, take-off distances and accelerate-stop brake energy) are not
required, see Sub-Chapter 4.7.4.

In all cases de-icing / anti-icing fluids do not affect the following phases of flight:
• Cruise
• Descent
• Approach
• Landing

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2.15.4.1 Holdover Times (HOT)

Holdover Time is the estimated time which anti-icing fluid will prevent ice, snow and / or frost from forming or
collecting on the treated surfaces of the airplane.

Factors that reduce HOT:


• Where conditions are worse than those given in the tables times may be reduced to the point of suspen-
sion of operations,
• High wind velocity
• Jet blast
• Aircraft skin temperature significantly lower than OAT (Outside Air Temperature)
• Moisture content of snow, i.e. large snowflakes may produce higher than expected precipitation rates

The definition of Lowest Operational Use Temperature (LOUT) for a given fluid is the higher (warmer) of:
- the lowest temperature at which the fluid meets the aerodynamic acceptance test (according to AS 5900)
for high or low speed, or
- the actual freezing point of the fluid plus its freezing point buffer of:
 10°C (18°F) - for a Type I fluid, or
 7°C (13°F) - for a Type II, III or IV fluid.

For applicable values refer to the fluid manufacturer’s documentation or Tables 41, 42, 43 and 44 of the Trans-
port Canada Holdover Time (HOT) Guidelines - Winter 2018 - 2019.

NOTE: Fluid manufacturers state that a fluid must not be used when the OAT or skin temperature is
below the LOUT of the fluid

NOTE: When flaps are deployed prior to de / anti-icing, HOT and allowance times are reduced to 76%
of standard times.
Standard HOT and allowance times can be used, if flaps are deployed as close to departure
as safety allows.

See next, Tables for specific HOT.

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2.15.4.2 Active Frost HOLDOVER Guidelines for Winter 2018 - 2019

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Approximate HOLDOVER Times


OAT 1, 2, 3 [h:min]
Active Frost
[°C] [°F] Type I
-1 and above 30 and above
below -1 to -3 below 30 to 27
below -3 to -10 below 27 to 14
below -10 to -14 below 14 to 7 0:45
below -14 to -21 below 7 to -6
below -21 to -25 below -6 to -13
below -25 to LOUT below -13 to LOUT

Approximate HOLDOVER Times


OAT 2, 3 Concentration Neat [h:min]
Fluid / Water
Active Frost
[% Volume]
[°C] [°F] Type II Type III 4 Type IV
100 / 0 8:00 2:00 12:00
-1 and above 30 and above 75 / 25 5:00 1:00 5:00
50 / 50 3:00 0:30 3:00
100 / 0 8:00 2:00 12:00
below -1 to -3 below 30 to 27 75 / 25 5:00 1:00 5:00
50 / 50 1:30 0:30 3:00
100 / 0 8:00 2:00 10:00
below -3 to -10 below 27 to 14
75 / 25 5:00 1:00 5:00
100 / 0 6:00 2:00 6:00
below -10 to -14 below 14 to 7
75 / 25 1:00 1:00 1:00
below -14 to -21 below 7 to -6 100 / 0 6:00 2:00 6:00
below -21 to -25 below -6 to -13 100 / 0 2:00 2:00 4:00
below -25 below -13 100 / 0 No HOT Guidelines exist

NOTES:
1
Type I Fluid / Water Mixture must be selected so that the freezing point of the mixture is at least 10°C
(18°F) below OAT.
2
Ensure that the LOUT is respected
3
Changes in OAT over the course of longer frost events can be significant; the appropriate HOT to use is the one pro-
vided for the coldest OAT that has occurred in the time between the de / anti-icing fluid application and take-off.
4 To use Type III Fluid frost holdover times, the fluid brand being used must be known.
AllClear AeroClear MAX must be applied unheated.

CAUTION: Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.3 Generic SAE TYPE I Fluid HOLDOVER Guidelines on Aluminum Wing Surfaces
for Winter 2018 - 2019

Guideline for Holdover Times (HOT) anticipated for SAE TYPE I Fluid Mixture as a Function of Weather Condi-
tions and Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

Table 3 (SAE TYPE I Fluid Holdover Guidelines on Composite Wing Surfaces) from Transport Canada Hold-
over Time (HOT) Guidelines - Winter 2018 - 2019, is not applicable.

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Approximate HOLDOVER Times under Various Weather Conditions


[h:min]
Very Light Light Moderate
Freezing Snow, Snow, Snow, Rain on
Fog Snow Snow Snow Freezing Light Cold
1,2 7
OAT or Grains Grains Grains Freezing Soaked Other
Ice or or or Drizzle 5 Rain
Crystals Snow Snow Snow Wing 6
Pellets 3,4 Pellets 3,4 Pellets 3
-3°C and above 0:11 - 0:17
0:18 0:11 - 0:18 0:06 - 0:11 0:09 - 0:13 0:04 - 0:06 0:02 - 0:05
(27°F and above)
below -3 to -6°C
(below 27 to 21°F) 0:08 - 0:13
0:14 0:08 - 0:14 0:05 - 0:08 0:05 - 0:09 0:04 - 0:06
CAUTION:
below -6 to -10°C
(below 21 to 14°F) 0:06 - 0:10 0:11 0:06 - 0:11 0:04 - 0:06 0:04 - 0:07 0:02 - 0:05

below -10°C
0:05 - 0:09 0:07 0:04 - 0:07 0:02 - 0:04 No HOT Guidelines exist
(below 14°F)

NOTES:
1
Type I Fluid / Water Mixture must be selected so that the freezing point of the mixture is at least 10°C
(18°F) below OAT
2
Ensure that the LOUT is respected
3
To determine snowfall intensity, the ‘Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility’ table (Sub-
Chapter 2.15.4.10) is required.
4 Use light freezing rain HOT in conditions of very light or light snow mixed with light rain.
5 Includes light, moderate and heavy freezing drizzle.
Use light freezing rain HOT if positive identification of freezing drizzle is not possible.
6
No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition for 0°C (32°F) and below
7
Heavy snow, ice pellets, moderate and heavy freezing rain, small hail and hail.

CAUTIONS:

• Take-off after the longest applicable HOT has been exceeded is not permitted.
• The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions, heavy precipitation rates or
high moisture content.
• High wind velocity or jet blast may reduce HOT below the lowest time stated in the range.
• HOT may be reduced when aircraft skin temperature is lower than OAT.
• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.4 SAE TYPE I De-Icing / Anti-Icing Fluid APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Guidelines for the application of SAE TYPE I Fluid Mixtures at minimum concentrations for the prevailing Out-
side Air Temperature (OAT)

One-Step PROCEDURE Two-Step PROCEDURE


OAT 1
De-Icing / Anti-Icing First Step: De-Icing Second Step: Anti-Icing 2
0°C (32°F) Heated water or a heated
and above Heated mix of fluid and water fluid / water mixture Heated mix of fluid and water
with a freezing point of at Heated fluid / water mixture with a freezing point of at
below least 10°C (18°F) below OAT with a freezing point at OAT least 10°C (18°F) below OAT
0°C (32°F) to LOUT
or below

NOTES:
1
Fluids must not be used at temperatures below their Lowest Operational Use Temperature (LOUT).
2 To be applied before first step fluid freezes, typically within 3 min.
(This time may be higher than 3 min in some conditions, but potentially lower in heavy precipitation or
colder temperatures.
If necessary, the second step shall be applied area by area.)

CAUTIONS:

• This table is applicable for the use of Type I HOT guidelines in all conditions including active frost.
If HOT are not required, a temperature of 60°C (140°F) at the nozzle is desirable.

• If HOT are required, the temperature of water or fluid / water mixtures shall be at least 60°C (140°F)
at the nozzle.
Upper temperature limit shall not exceed fluid manufacturers’ recommendations.

• To use Type I HOT Guidelines in all conditions including active frost, an additional minimum of
1 L/m2 (~ 2 gal/100 ft2) of heated Type I fluid mixture must be applied to the surfaces after all frozen
contamination is removed.
This application is necessary to heat the surfaces, as heat contributes significantly to the Type I
fluid HOT.
The required protection can be provided using a 1-step method by applying more fluid than is
strictly needed to just remove all of the frozen contamination (the same additional amount stated
above is required).

• The LOUT for a given Type I fluid is the higher (warmer) of:
a) The lowest temperature at which the fluid meets the aerodynamic acceptance test, or
b) The actual freezing point of the fluid plus its freezing point buffer of 10°C (18°F)

• Wing skin temperatures may differ and in some cases may be lower than OAT;
a stronger mix (more glycol) may be needed under these conditions.

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2.15.4.5 Generic SAE TYPE II Fluid HOLDOVER Guidelines for Winter 2018 - 2019

Guidelines for Holdover Times (HOT) anticipated for SAE TYPE II Fluid Mixture as a Function of Weather Con-
ditions and Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Generic HOLDOVER TIMES


[h:min]
Freezing Snow,
Fluid Rain on
Fog Snow Grains Light
Concentration Freezing Cold
OAT 1 or or Freezing Other 6
Fluid / Water Ice Snow Drizzle 4 Soaked
[% Volume] Rain Wing 5
2, 3
Crystals Pellets
100 / 0 0:55 - 1:50 0:25 - 0:50 0:30 - 1:00 0:20 - 0:35 0:08 - 0:45
-3°C and above
(27°F and above) 75 / 25 0:25 - 0:55 0:15 - 0:25 0:15 - 0:40 0:10 - 0:20 0:04 - 0:25
50 / 50 0:15 - 0:25 0:05 - 0:10 0:08 - 0:15 0:06 - 0:09
below -3 to -8°C 100 / 0 0:30 - 1:05 0:20 - 0:35 0:20 - 0:45 0:15 - 0:20
(below 27 to 18°F) 75 / 25 0:25 - 0:50 0:10 - 0:20 0:15 - 0:25 0:08 - 0:15 CAUTION:
7 7
below -8 to -14°C 100 / 0 0:30 - 1:05 0:15 - 0:30 0:20 - 0:45 0:15 - 0:20
(below 18 to 7°F) 75 / 25 0:25 - 0:50 0:08 - 0:20 0:15 - 0:25 7 0:08 - 0:15 7
below -14 to -18°C
(below 7 to 0°F) 100 / 0 0:15 - 0:35 0:06 - 0:20

below -18 to -25°C


(below 0 to -13°F) 100 / 0 0:15 - 0:35 8 0:02 - 0:09 8 No HOT Guidelines exist

below -25°C to LOUT


(below -13°F to LOUT) 100 / 0 0:15 - 0:35 8 0:01 - 0:06 8

NOTES:
1
Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
Consider use of Type I when Type II fluid cannot be used.
2
To determine snowfall intensity, the ‘Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility’ table (Sub-
Chapter 2.15.4.10) is required.
3 Use light freezing rain HOT in conditions of very light or light snow mixed with light rain.
4 Includes light, moderate and heavy freezing drizzle.
Use light freezing rain HOT if positive identification of freezing drizzle is not possible.
5
No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition for 0°C (32°F) and below.
6
Heavy snow, snow pellets, ice pellets, moderate and heavy freezing rain, small hail and hail.
7
No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition below - 10°C (14°F).
8
If the LOUT is unknown, no holdover time guidelines exist below - 24°C (- 11°F).

CAUTIONS:

• The only acceptable decision-making criterion, for take-off without a pre-take-off contamination
inspection, is the shorter time within the applicable HOT table cell.
• The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions, heavy precipitation rates or
high moisture content.
• High wind velocity or jet blast may reduce HOT below the lowest time stated in the range.
• HOT may be reduced when aircraft skin temperature is lower than OAT.
• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.6 SAE TYPE III Fluid HOLDOVER Guidelines for Winter 2018 - 2019

2.15.4.6.1 TYPE III HOLDOVER TIMES for ALLCLEAR AEROCLEAR MAX


APPLIED UNHEATED on LOW SPEED AIRCRAFT 1

Guidelines for Holdover Times (HOT) for SAE TYPE III Fluid Mixtures as a Function of Weather Conditions and
Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Generic HOLDOVER TIMES


[h:min]
Very
Light Moderate
Light
Freezing Snow, Snow, Snow,
Fluid Fog Snow Snow Rain on
Light
Concentration Snow Freezing Cold
OAT 2 Fluid / Water
or Grains Grains Grains Drizzle 5 Freezing Soaked Other
7
Ice or or Rain
[% Volume] Crystals or
Snow Snow Wing 6
Snow Pellets 3,4 Pellets 3
Pellets 3,4
100 / 0 0:45-1:55 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40 0:25-0:50 0:14-0:25 0:05-0:40
-3°C and above
75 / 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(27°F and above)
50 / 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
below -3 to -10°C 100 / 0 0:50-1:40 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40 0:25-0:45 0:15-0:25 CAUTION:
(below 27 to 14°F) 75 / 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
below -10 to -16°C
100 / 0 0:40-1:45 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40 No HOT Guidelines exist
(below 14 to -3°F)

NOTES:
1
These HOT are for aircraft conforming to the SAE AS5900 low speed aerodynamic test criterion.
Fluid must be applied unheated to use these holdover times.
No HOT exist for Type III fluid applied heated
2
Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
Consider use of Type I when Type III fluid cannot be used.
3
To determine snowfall intensity, the ‘Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility’ table (Sub-
Chapter 2.15.4.10) is required.
4
Includes light, moderate and heavy freezing drizzle.
Use light freezing rain HOT in conditions of very light or light snow mixed with light rain.
5 Use light freezing rain HOT if positive identification of freezing drizzle is not possible.
6 No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition for 0°C (32°F) and below.
7 Heavy snow, ice pellets, moderate and heavy freezing rain, small hail and hail.

CAUTIONS:

• The only acceptable decision-making criterion, for take-off without a pre-take-off contamination
inspection, is the shorter time within the applicable HOT table cell.
• The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions, heavy precipitation rates or
high moisture content.
• High wind velocity or jet blast may reduce HOT below the lowest time stated in the range.
• HOT may be reduced when aircraft skin temperature is lower than OAT.
• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.6.2 TYPE III HOLDOVER TIMES for ALLCLEAR AEROCLEAR MAX


APPLIED UNHEATED on HIGH SPEED AIRCRAFT 1

Guidelines for Holdover Times (HOT) for SAE TYPE III Fluid Mixtures as a Function of Weather Conditions and
Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Generic HOLDOVER TIMES


[h:min]
Very
Light Light Moderate
Freezing Snow, Snow,
Fluid Fog
Snow,
Snow Snow Rain on
Light
Concentration Snow Freezing Cold
OAT 2 Fluid / Water
or Grains Grains Grains Drizzle 5 Freezing Soaked Other
7
Ice or or Rain
[% Volume] Crystals or
Snow Snow Wing 6
Snow 3,4
Pellets 3,4Pellets Pellets 3

100 / 0 0:45-1:55 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40 0:25-0:50 0:14-0:25 0:05-0:40


-3°C and above 75 / 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(27°F and above)
50 / 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
below -3 to -10°C 100 / 0 0:50-1:40 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40 0:25-0:45 0:15-0:25 CAUTION:
(below 27 to 14°F) 75 / 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
below -10 to -25°C
100 / 0 0:40-1:45 1:20 0:40-1:20 0:18-0:40
(below 14 to -13°F)
No HOT Guidelines exist
below -25 to -35°C 100 / 0 0:25-1:00
(below -13 to -31°F) 0:45 0:20-0:45 0:10-0:20

NOTES:
1 These HOT are for aircraft conforming to the SAE AS5900 low speed aerodynamic test criterion.
Fluid must be applied unheated to use these holdover times.
No HOT exist for Type III fluid applied heated
2
Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
Consider use of Type I when Type III fluid cannot be used.
3
To determine snowfall intensity, the ‘Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility’ table (Sub-
Chapter 2.15.4.10) is required.
4 Includes light, moderate and heavy freezing drizzle.
Use light freezing rain HOT in conditions of very light or light snow mixed with light rain.
5
Use light freezing rain HOT if positive identification of freezing drizzle is not possible.
6
No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition for 0°C (32°F) and below.
7
Heavy snow, ice pellets, moderate and heavy freezing rain, small hail and hail.

CAUTIONS:

• The only acceptable decision-making criterion, for take-off without a pre-take-off contamination
inspection, is the shorter time within the applicable HOT table cell.
• The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions, heavy precipitation rates or
high moisture content.
• High wind velocity or jet blast may reduce HOT below the lowest time stated in the range.
• HOT may be reduced when aircraft skin temperature is lower than OAT.
• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.7 UNHEATED SAE TYPE III Fluid APPLICATION Procedures

Guidelines for the application of unheated SAE TYPE III fluid with concentrations in [% Volume] as a function
of Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

One-Step PROCEDURE Two-Step PROCEDURE


OAT 1
Anti-Icing (only) 4 First Step: De-Icing Second Step: Anti-Icing 2
3
100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50 Heated water or 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50
0°C (32°F)
Unheated Type III 3
a Heated Type I, II, III or IV Unheated Type III
and above
fluid / water mixture fluid / water mixture fluid / water mixture

below 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50 Heated 3 Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50


0°C (32°F) Unheated Type III fluid / water mixture with a Unheated Type III
to -3°C (27°F) fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture
below 100 / 0 or 75 / 25 Heated 3 Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0 or 75 / 25
-3°C (27°F) Unheated Type III fluid / water mixture with a Unheated Type III
to -10°C (14°F) fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture
below 100 / 0 Heated 3 Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0
-10°C (14°F) Unheated Type III fluid / water mixture with a Unheated Type III
to LOUT fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture

NOTES:
1 Fluids must not be used at temperatures below their LOUT.
First step fluids must not be used below their freezing points.
Consider the use of Type I when Type III fluid cannot be used (see Sub-Chapter 2.15.4.4).
The LOUT for a given Type III fluid is the higher (warmer) of:
a) The lowest temperature at which the fluid meets the aerodynamic acceptance test
b) The actual freezing point of the fluid plus its freezing point buffer of 7°C (13°F)

2 To be applied before first step fluid freezes, typically within 3 min.


(This time may be longer than 3 min in some conditions, but potentially shorter in heavy precipitation, in
colder temperatures or for critical surfaces constructed of composite materials.
If necessary, the second step shall be applied area by area.)
3 For heated fluids, a fluid temperature not less than 60°C (140°F) at the nozzle is desirable.
4 One-step procedure with unheated Type III fluid is only possible on a clean aircraft.
If de-icing is required, a two-step procedure must be used.

CAUTIONS:

• Upper temperature limit shall not exceed fluid manufactures’ recommendations.


• Wing skin temperatures may differ and in some cases may be lower than OAT;
a stronger mix (more glycol) may be needed under these conditions.
• Whenever frost or ice occurs on the lower surface of the wing in the area of the fuel tank, indicating
a cold soaked wing, the 50 / 50 dilutions of Type III should not be used for the anti-icing step
because fluid freezing may occur.
• An insufficient amount of anti-icing fluid may cause a substantial loss of HOT.
This is particularly true when using a Type I fluid mixture for the first step in a two-step procedure.

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2.15.4.8 Generic SAE TYPE IV Fluid HOLDOVER Guidelines for Winter 2018 - 2019

Guidelines for Holdover Times (HOT) SAE TYPE IV Fluid Mixtures as a Function of Weather Conditions and
Outside Air Temperature (OAT).

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Generic HOLDOVER TIMES


[h:min]
Very
Light Moderate
Fluid Light
Freezing Snow, Snow,
Concentra- Snow, Rain on
Fog Snow Snow Light
tion Snow Freezing Cold
OAT 1 Fluid / or Grains Grains Grains
Drizzle 4
Freezing
Soaked Other
6

Water Ice or or or Rain 5


Crystals Snow Snow Wing
[% Volume] Snow 2,3 2
Pellets2,3 Pellets Pellets

100 / 0 1:15-2:40 2:00 1:10-2:00 0:35-1:10 0:40-1:30 0:25-0:40 0:08-1:10


-3°C and above 75 / 25 1:25-2:40 2:00 1:15-2:00 0:40-1:15 0:50-1:20 0:30-0:45 0:09-1:15
(27°F and above)
50 / 50 0:30-0:55 1:00 0:25-1:00 0:10-0:25 0:15-0:40 0:09-0:20
below -3 to -8°C 100 / 0 0:20-1:35 1:50 0:55-1:50 0:30-0:55 0:25-1:20 0:20-0:25
(below 27 to 18°F) 75 / 25 0:30-1:20 1:50 1:00-1:50 0:30-1:00 0:20-1:05 0:15-0:25 CAUTION:
below -8 to -14°C 100 / 0 0:20-1:35 1:20 0:45-1:40 0:25-0:45 0:25-1:207 0:20-0:257
(below 18 to 7°F) 75 / 25 0:30-1:20 1:40 0:45-1:40 0:20-0:45 0:20-1:057 0:15-0:257
below -14 to -18°C
100 / 0 0:20-0:40 0:40 0:20-0:40 0:06-0:20
(below 7 to 0°F)
below -18 to -25°C
100 / 0 0:20-0:408 0:208 0:09-0:208 0:02-0:098 No HOT Guidelines exist
(below 0 to -13°F)
below -25°C to LOUT
(below -13°F to LOUT) 100 / 0 0:20-0:408 0:208 0:06-0:208 0:01-0:068

NOTES:
1 Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
Consider use of Type I when Type IV fluid cannot be used.
2
To determine snowfall intensity, the ‘Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility’ table (Sub-
Chapter 2.15.4.10) is required.
3
Use light freezing rain HOT in conditions of very light or light snow mixed with light rain.
4
Includes light, moderate and heavy freezing drizzle.
Use light freezing rain HOT if positive identification of freezing drizzle is not possible.
5 No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition for 0°C (32°F) and below.
6 Heavy snow, ice pellets, moderate and heavy freezing rain, small hail and hail.
(Sub-Chapter 2.15.4.12 provides allowance times for ice pellets and small hail)
7
No HOT Guidelines exist for this condition below - 10°C (14°F)
8
If the LOUT is unknown, no HOT Guidelines exist below - 22.5°C (- 8.5°F).

CAUTIONS:
• The only acceptable decision-making criterion, for take-off without a pre-take-off contamination
inspection, is the shorter time within the applicable HOT table cell.
• The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions, heavy precipitation rates or
high moisture content.
High wind velocity or jet blast may reduce HOT below the lowest time stated in the range.
HOT may be reduced when aircraft skin temperature is lower than OAT.
• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.

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2.15.4.9 SAE TYPE II and TYPE IV Fluid APPLICATION Procedures

Guidelines for the application of SAE TYPE II and IV fluid mixtures with concentrations in [% Volume] as a
function of Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

One-Step PROCEDURE Two-Step PROCEDURE


OAT 1
De-Icing / Anti-Icing First Step: De-Icing Second Step: Anti-Icing 2
100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50 Heated water or 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50
0°C (32°F)
and above Heated 3 Type II or IV a Heated Type I, II, III or IV Type II or IV
fluid / water mixture fluid / water mixture fluid / water mixture
below 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50 Heated Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0, 75 / 25 or 50 / 50
0°C (32°F) Heated 3 Type II or IV fluid / water mixture with a Type II or IV
to -3°C (27°F) fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture
below 100 / 0 or 75 / 25 Heated Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0 or 75 / 25
-3°C (27°F) Heated 3 Type II or IV fluid / water mixture with a Type II or IV
to -14°C (7°F) fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture
below 100 / 0 Heated Type I, II, III or IV 100 / 0
-14°C (7°F) Heated 3 Type II or IV fluid / water mixture with a Type II or IV
to LOUT fluid / water mixture freezing point at OAT or below fluid / water mixture

NOTES:
1
Fluids must not be used at temperatures below their LOUT.
First step fluids must not be used below their freezing points.
Consideration to be given to the use of Type I / III when Type II / IV fluid cannot be used due to LOUT lim-
itations.
The LOUT for a given Type II / IV fluid is the higher (warmer) of:
a) The lowest temperature at which the fluid meets the aerodynamic acceptance test
b) The actual freezing point of the fluid plus its freezing point buffer of 7°C (13°F)

2
To be applied before first step fluid freezes, typically within 3 min.
(This time may be higher than 3 min in some conditions, but potentially lower in heavy precipitation or
colder temperatures.
If necessary, the second step shall be applied area by area.)
3
Clean aircraft may be anti-iced with unheated fluid.

CAUTIONS:

• For heated fluids, a fluid temperature not less than 60°C (140°F) at the nozzle is desirable.
• Upper temperature limit shall not exceed fluid manufactures’ recommendations.
• Wing skin temperatures may differ and in some cases may be lower than OAT;
a stronger mix (more glycol) may be needed under these conditions.
• Whenever frost or ice occurs on the lower surface of the wing in the area of the fuel tank, indicating
a cold soaked wing, the 50 / 50 dilutions of Type II or IV shall not be used for the anti-icing step
because fluid freezing may occur.
• An insufficient amount of anti-icing fluid may cause a substantial loss of HOT.
This is particularly true when using a Type I fluid mixture for the first step in a two-step procedure.

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COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.15.4.10 SNOWFALL INTENSITIES as a FUNCTION of PREVAILING VISIBILITY 1

VISIBILITY in Snow
Temperature Range [m (SM)]
Lighting
[°C] [°F] Heavy Moderate Light Very Light
-1 30 1600 > 1600 to 4000 > 4000 to 6400 > 6400
and above and above (1) (> 1 to 21/2) (> 21/2 to 4) (> 4)
Darkness
below below 1200 > 1200 to 2400 > 2400 to 4800 > 4800
-1 30 (3/4) (> 3/4 to 11/2) (> 1/2 to 3) (> 3)
-1 30 800 > 800 to 2400 > 2400 to 4800 > 4800
and above and above (1/2) (> 1/2 to 11/2) (> 1/2 to 3) (> 3)
Daylight
below below 600 > 600 to 1400 > 1400 to 3200 > 3200
-1 30 (3/8) (> 3/8 to 7/8) (> 7/8 to 2) (> 2)

NOTE:
1
Based on:
- Relationship between Visibility and Snowfall Intensity (TP 14151E), TC, Nov 2003 and
- Theoretical Considerations in the Estimation of Snowfall Rate Using Visibility (TP 12893E), TC, Nov 1998.

HOW to READ and USE the TABLE

The METAR / SPECI reported visibility or flight crew observed visibility will be used with this visibility table to
establish snowfall intensity for Type I, II, III and IV holdover time guidelines, during snow, snow grain, or snow
pellet precipitation conditions.
This visibility table will also be used when snow, snow grains or snow pellets are accompanied by blowing or
drifting snow in the METAR / SPECI.
RVR values should not be used with this table.

Example: CYVO 160200Z 15011G17KT 1SM -SN DRSN OVC009 M06/M08 A2948

In the above METAR the snowfall intensity is reported as light.


However, based upon the Transport Canada “Snowfall Intensities as a Function of Prevailing Visibility” table,
with a visibility of 1 SM, in darkness and a temperature of -6°C, the snowfall intensity is classified as moderate.
The snowfall intensity of moderate - not the METAR reported intensity of light - will be used to determine which
HOT guideline value is appropriate for the fluid in use.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

2.15.4.11 ALLOWANCE TIMES regarding ICE PELLET


The meteorological definition of Ice Pellets is a type of precipitation consisting of transparent or translucent pel-
lets of ice, 5 mm or less in diameter.
They may be spherical, irregular or (rarely) conical in shape.
Ice Pellets usually bounce when hitting hard ground and make a sound upon impact.
Now internationally recognized, Ice Pellets include 2 basically different types of precipitation, those which are
known in the United States as sleet and small hail.

Thus a 2-parts definition is given:


Sleet or Grains of Ice: generally transparent, globular, solid grains of ice which have formed from the freezing
of raindrops or the re-freezing of largely melted snowflakes when falling through a below-freezing layer of air
near the earth’s surface.
Small Hail: generally translucent particles, consisting of snow pellets encased in a thin layer of ice.
The ice layer may form either by the accretion of droplets upon the snow pellet, or by the melting and re-freez-
ing
of the surface of the snow pellet.

Operational Guidelines
The ice pellet allowances are contingent on the operator’s approved ground icing program being updated to
incorporate the ice pellet information contained herein, including the following conditions and restrictions that
must be satisfied:
a. The aircraft critical surfaces must be properly de-iced before the application of Type III or Type IV anti-
icing fluid;
b. The Allowance Time is valid only if the aircraft is anti-iced with undiluted Type III or Type IV fluid;
c. The Type III Allowance Times are valid only for unheated anti-icing fluid applications;
d. These Allowance Times are applicable from the start of the Type III or Type IV anti-icing fluid application,
e. If the take-off is not accomplished within the applicable Allowance Time from the following tables, the
aircraft must be completely de-iced and if precipitation is still present, anti-iced again prior to a subse-
quent take-off
f. The Allowance Time cannot be extended by an inspection of the aircraft critical surfaces from either
inside or outside the aircraft;
g. If the temperature decreases below the temperature on which the Allowance Time was based, where
the new lower temperature has an associated Allowance Time for the precipitation condition and the
present time is within the new Allowance Time, then that new time must be used as the Allowance Time
limit;
h. If ice pellet precipitation becomes heavier than moderate or if the light ice pellets mixed with other forms
of allowable precipitation exceeds the listed intensities or temperature range, the Allowance Time can-
not be used;
i. The applicable Allowance Time does not restart if the precipitation condition stops at, or before of the
time limit (see the following tables, below).
The aircraft may take-off up to 90 min after the start of the application of the Type III or Type IV anti-
icing fluid.
However, the OAT must remain constant or increase during the 90 min period under the following con-
ditions:
• light ice pellets mixed with light or moderate freezing drizzle
• light ice pellets mixed with light freezing rain
• light ice pellets mixed with light rain
• light ice pellets mixed with moderate rain

NOTE: For more information on the ice pellet research and examples, visit TC and FAA websites on
Ice Pellet Allowance Times.

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COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.15.4.12 SAE TYPE III Fluid ALLOWANCE TIMES for Winter 2018 - 2019

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Outside Air Temperature (OAT)


Precipitation Type below below
- 5°C (23°F)
- 5 to - 10°C
and above
(23 to 14°F) - 10°C (14°F) 2
Light Ice Pellets 10 min 10 min
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Snow 10 min 10 min
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Freezing Drizzle 7 min 5 min
CAUTION:
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Freezing Rain 7 min 5 min
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Rain 7 min 3 No Allowance Times currently exist
Moderate Ice Pellets (or Small Hail) 4 5 min 5 min

NOTES:
1
These allowance times are for use with undiluted (100 / 0) fluids applied unheated for rotation speeds of
100 kt or greater.
2 Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
3 No allowance times exist in this condition for temperatures below 0°C (32°F);
Consider use of light ice pellets mixed with freezing rain.
4 If no intensity is reported with small hail, use the “moderate ice pellets or small hail” allowance times.
If an intensity is reported with small hail, the ice pellet condition with the equivalent intensity can be used,
e.g. if light small hail is reported, the “light ice pellets” allowance times can be used.
This also applies in mixed conditions, e.g. if light small hail mixed with snow is reported, use the “light ice
pellets mixed with snow” allowance times .

CAUTIONS:

• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.
• Allowance time cannot be extended by an inspection of the aircraft critical surfaces.
• Take-off is allowed up to 90 min after start of fluid application, if the precipitation stops at or before
the allowance time expires and does not restart.
The OAT must not decrease during the 90 min to use this guidance in conditions of light ice pellets
mixed with either: freezing drizzle, freezing rain or rain.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

2.15.4.13 SAE TYPE IV Fluid ALLOWANCE TIMES for Winter 2018 - 2019 1

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA REMAINS WITH THE USER

Outside Air Temperature (OAT)


Precipitation Type below below below
- 5°C (23°F)
- 5 to - 10°C - 10 to - 16°C - 16 to - 22°C
and above
(23 to 14°F) (14 to 3°F) (3 to 8°F)
Light Ice Pellets 50 min 30 min 30 min 3 30 min 3
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Snow 40 min 15 min 15 min 3
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Freezing Drizzle 25 min 10 min
CAUTION:
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Freezing Rain 25 min 10 min
Light Ice Pellets mixed with Rain 25 min 4 No Allowance Times currently exist
Moderate Ice Pellets (or Small Hail) 5 25 min 6 10 min 10 min 3 10 min 7
Moderate Ice Pellets (or Small Hail) 5 10 min 7 min
mixed with Freezing Drizzle CAUTION:

Moderate Ice Pellets (or Small Hail) 5 10 min 8 No Allowance Times currently exist
mixed with Rain

NOTES:
1
These allowance times are for use with undiluted (100 / 0) fluids applied on aircraft with rotation speeds of
100 kt or greater.
All Type IV fluids are propylene glycol based with the exception of CHEMCO ChemR EG IV, Clariant Max
Flight AVIA, Clariant Safewing EG IV NORTH, Dow EG106, LNT Solutions E450 and Oksayd Defrost EG
4, which are ethylene glycol based.
2
Ensure that the LOUT is respected.
3
No allowance times exist for Propylene Glycol (PG) fluids, for rotation speeds less than 115 kt.
If the fluid type is not known, assume zero allowance time.
The maximum allowable increase in rotation speed is 7 kt when using Type IV fluid (Sub-Chapter 4.7.3).
If the rotation speed after adding that speed increment is less than 115 kt, assume zero allowance time.
4
No allowance times exist in this condition for temperatures below 0°C (32°F);
Consider use of light ice pellets mixed with light freezing rain.
5
If no intensity is reported with small hail, use the “moderate ice pellets or small hail” allowance times.
If an intensity is reported with small hail, the ice pellet condition with the equivalent intensity can be used,
e.g. if light small hail is reported, the “light ice pellets” allowance times can be used.
This also applies in mixed conditions, e.g. if light small hail mixed with snow is reported, use the “light ice
pellets mixed with snow” allowance times.
6 Allowance time is 15 min for PG fluids or when the fluid type is unknown.
7 No allowance times exist for PG fluids in this condition for temperatures below - 16°C (3.2°F).
8 No allowance times exist in this condition for temperatures below 0°C (32°F).

CAUTIONS:

• Fluids used during ground de-icing / anti-icing do not provide in-flight icing protection.
• Allowance time cannot be extended by an inspection of the aircraft critical surfaces.
• Take-off is allowed up to 90 min after start of fluid application, if the precipitation stops at or before
the allowance time expires and does not restart.
The OAT must not decrease during the 90 min to use this guidance in conditions of light ice pellets
mixed with either: freezing drizzle, freezing rain or rain.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
OPERATING in ICING CONDITIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.16 OPERATING in ICING CONDITIONS

ICING CONDITIONS exist when:

• the Static Air Temperature (SAT) on the ground and for take-off is 10°C (50°F) or below, or

• the SAT in flight is 5°C (41°F) or below, and

• visible moisture in any form is present


(such as clouds, fog with visibility of one statute mile or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).

• ice accretion on aerodynamic surfaces is not considered to exist at temperatures of


- 40°C (- 40°F) or below.

Icing Conditions also exist when:

• the SAT on the ground and for take-off is 10°C (50°F) or below when operating on ramps, taxiways or run-
ways where surface snow, ice, standing water or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on
engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.

As with any meteorological hazard, the most effective procedure is to stay away from the known areas
involved.

WARNING:

SEVERE ICING CONDITIONS:

Flight into freezing rain, freezing drizzle or mixed icing conditions (super-cooled liquid water and ice
crystals) may result in ice build-up on protected surfaces, exceeding the capability of the ice protec-
tion system or may result in ice forming aft of the protected surfaces.
This ice may not be shed using the ice protection systems and may seriously degrade the performance
and controllability of the airplane.
Severe icing conditions may be encountered during flight in visible rain with the SAT below 0°C (32°F)
ambient temperature and specifically with droplets that are large enough to splash or splatter on
impact.
Severe icing may be identified by unusually extensive ice accreted on the airframe in areas not nor-
mally observed to collect ice or ice is accreted on the side windows of the flight compartment aft of the
leading edge.

An Accumulation of ice on lifting surfaces of the airplane may change the stall characteristics, stall
speed or warning margin provided by the stall warning system.
The presence of ice on the airframe increases airplane drag and mass / weight.
Ice on the propellers decreases their efficiency and thus the thrust available from the engines.
Ice build-up on engine probes can result in erroneous engine FADEC operation or flight compartment
indications.

Finally, ice ingestion by the engine or inlet flow distortions due to ice build-up on the intakes, can
cause engine surging or flame-outs.
To provide the largest safety margin possible for the airplane encountering icing conditions, it is nec-
essary to operate the de-icing / anti-icing systems and fly the airplane as per the procedures of
Chapter 2 of this AOM.
Details of performance penalties in icing condition are provided in Chapter 4.
Elaboration on the AOM procedures is provided below.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 OPERATING in ICING CONDITIONS

2.16.1 Taxi

Ensure the following anti-ice systems are selected

PITOT STATIC STBY, 1 & 2 ...................................................................................................................... On


ENG INTAKE Bypass Doors ...................................................................................................... OPN / HTR

During taxi on slush covered surfaces, where possible, minimize taxi speeds to below 10 kt.
Faster taxi speeds increase the chance of slush / contaminate entering the nose wheel bay.
Where possible, avoid taxiing through deep slush.
Avoid using excessive power to taxi airplane as this may tend to displace any anti-icing fluid applied.
Also, avoid using reverse power on snow or slush covered runways, taxiways or ramps unless absolutely nec-
essary, as snow, slush or water can become airborne and adhere to wing surfaces.
Allow a greater than normal distance between airplane to account for poor braking and turning performance on
slippery surfaces.
This will also reduce the possibility of snow or slush being blown back into the airplane or hot exhaust gases
melting snow on your airplane from which re-freezing may occur.

2.16.2 Take-Off

Before take-off into icing conditions, select all anti-ice systems, except airframe de-ice, as follows:

ENG INTAKE Bypass Doors ...................................................................................................... OPN / HTR


PROP Selector ......................................................................................................................................... ON
DEICE PRESS Indicator ................................................................................................... Check 18  3 psi
WINDSHIELD HEAT ........................................................................................................................... NORM

Selection of the REF SPEEDS switch raises the stall warning threshold, therefore, airspeed must be increased
to maintain adequate margin over stall warning following take-off and prior to selection of the switch to ON at
400 ft AGL.
Refer to Sub-Section 4.7 of the AFM for the appropriate values.
Failure to increase speed may result in stall warning.
Before moving into position, re-check that the airplane is free of ice, snow or frost.
Before brake release, check for stable engine operation.
After setting take-off power, check to see that flight compartment indicators are normal.

NOTE: The following performance implications must be considered for take-offs into icing conditions:

- The AC generator electrical demand by the anti-icing systems takes power away from the propeller gear
box, reducing net engine power available to the airplane.
This results in increased take-off field lengths and reduced climb gradients and MAT / WAT limits.
- In addition to the reduction in net engine power due to electrical loads, the increased take-off speeds
above 400 ft due to stall warning margins also degrade airplane performance.
The combination of these factors results in decreased Final Take-off Climb gradients and increased 3rd
segment distances.

For take-off on slush covered surfaces, accelerate through 40 kt IAS as rapidly as possible

NOTE: Following ground maneuvering on taxiways and runways contaminated with slush, where the
taxi and take-off precautions, as described in Sub-Chapters 2.15.1 and 2.15.2, were not
followed and Nose Wheel Bay contamination is suspected, consider cycling the landing gear a
minimum of 2 times after take-off.

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2.16.3 En-Route, Climb, Cruise and Descent

Before entering icing conditions or when “ICE DETECTED” message appears on the ED select all anti-ice sys-
tems and REF SPEEDS to INCR.
In Icing Conditions monitor accumulation of ice on the airframe.
Operate the airframe de-ice system in FAST or SLOW depending on the rate of accumulation.
Do not wait for ice to build up before selecting airframe de-ice.
Climb no slower than En-Route Climb Speed (VCLIMB) + 20 KIAS and, cruise and descend no slower than Flap
1.23 VS + 25 KIAS to account for the increase in stall speed of the airplane with ice accumulated on the boot
surfaces between cycles and on unprotected surfaces.
These speed increments must be added whenever the REF SPEEDS switch is selected, regardless of whether
or not ice has actually accumulated on the airplane.
Monitor airplane climb rate and airspeed closely.
Be prepared to increase propeller RPM and engine power, if a significant loss of performance is noted.
By acting early in a significant icing encounter, the ultimate performance loss may be minimized and if condi-
tions are sufficiently severe to require a change in flight plan, the decision can be made before sustaining an
unacceptable decrease in airplane performance.
Note that a small weight and drag penalty on the airplane, due to accumulated ice on the airframe, combined
with decreased net engine power due to electrical loads and the increased climb speed result in a reduction in
En-Route Climb Gradient and One Engine Inoperative Climb Ceiling.
After flight in icing conditions leave the airframe de-ice system operating.
Monitor the left and right wing leading edges and wing tips.
The airplane is not considered to be aerodynamically clean until all ice is removed from the visible leading
edges and wing tips.
Once ice is no longer visible deselect de-icing and anti-icing systems and select the REF SPEEDS switch OFF

2.16.4 Holding and Approach

Before entering the hold or commencing approach, re-confirm all anti-icing systems are selected.
The AIRFRAME selector must be selected to FAST for the entire hold, approach and landing.
When holding in icing conditions, the landing gear must be retracted and flaps at Flap 0° setting.
Hold at an airspeed no slower than 190 KIAS.
The increased airspeed ensures an adequate airspeed margin above stall speed and the increased airspeed
and Flap 0° configuration decrease the angle of attack on the wing, maximizing the efficiency of the boot de-
icing system.
Prior to commencing approach, revised approach, landing and go-around speeds must be calculated.
Refer to Chapter 4 of the AOM for the appropriate values.
Again, all increases account for actual stalling speeds with ice on protected surfaces of the airplane and raised
stall warning thresholds.
Accumulated ice on the airframe extracts a small mass penalty on the airplane and combined with the
increased approach and landing speeds, result in an increase in Landing Field Lengths and Brake Energies.
The mass penalty on the airplane, as well as decreased net engine power due to electrical loads, combined
with the increased go-around speed result in a reduction in Landing MAT / WAT limits and Approach and
Balked Landing Climb gradients.

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2.16.5 Landing

The airplane should be flown to a firm touchdown at the aiming point.


Immediately after main wheel touchdown, retard the Power Levers to DISC and lower the nose wheel to the
runway to enhance directional control. Apply anti-skid brakes as required.
On landing on slush covered surfaces, decelerate through 40 kt IAS to taxi speed 10 kt, as rapidly as possible.
Let the anti-skid system do its work. Do Not pump the brake pedals.
The anti-skid system will monitor the onset of tire skidding and modulate brake pressures to achieve maximum
braking.
Avoid the use of reverse thrust on icy or slippery runways.
If reverse thrust is used in a crosswind, be prepared for a possible down-wind drift on slippery runways.
To correct back to the runway centerline, advance the Power Levers toward FLIGHT IDLE and reduce braking.
After regaining directional control, increase braking and select DISC.
Do Not select reverse thrust unless required.
If the Water Equivalent Depth (WED) of contaminant on the runway surface is greater than 3 mm (0.125 in),
selection of Power Levers aft of DISC is prohibited to avoid ingesting contaminant into the engines and suffer-
ing a possible flame-out.
Do Not attempt to turn off the runway until speed has been reduced to a manageable level.

2.16.6 Parking

2.16.6.1 Cold Weather Parking

1. Remove the snow, slush or ice from the area where you will park the airplane.

NOTE: If this is not possible, remove the contamination around the tires of the main and the nose
landing gear only.
If you do not do this, the tires can freeze to the ground

2. Park the airplane.


3. Remove all snow, slush or ice from the engine intakes and exhausts.
4. Install all plugs and covers supplied for the airplane.

NOTE: In very cold weather, apply a thin brush layer of anti-icing fluid to the covers or they can freeze
to the airplane.

5. If you will park the airplane in the cold for a long time, do the steps that follow:
a. Drain the fluid from the lavatory tank and the warm water wash system.
b. Drain the galley liquid containers.
c. Close all airplane doors.
6. If you park the airplane in ambient temperatures lower than - 20°C (- 4°F), the battery temperatures shown
on the electrical page of the multi-function display (written as the “MFD” in this procedure) must be equal to
or greater than - 20°C (- 4°F) prior to dispatch.

NOTE: There is no battery temperature limitation to start the engines or the auxiliary power unit.

7. If you park the airplane in temperatures lower than - 15°C (5°F) for longer than 3 h, you must permit a
warm-up period for the displays that follow before they become functional:
i) PFD
ii) MFD
iii) ED
iv) ARCDU
v) Standby VHF # 1 Control Panel
vi) FMS (if installed)

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2.17 NORMAL EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

This section presents the abbreviated flight compartment checklist (QRH - Quick Reference Handbook), pro-
vided with each Q400, in expanded form.
Should any conflict exist between this information and the checklist in the Airplane Flight Manual, the Flight
Manual shall take priority.
Any implied techniques presented assume that proper pilot skill and judgment are exercised.
All items shown in bold are reproduced from the QRH.
Items marked with stars are part of the ‘SYSTEMS CHECK ONCE EVERY 24 HOURS – FLYING DAY’.

2.17.1 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION

2.17.1.1 PRE-FLIGHT

All checklists should be completed early enough so as to allow both pilots to monitor their surroundings while
taxiing to the active runway, especially the line-up checklist.
External Check ............................................................................................................................... Completed
Documentation ....................................................................................................................................... Check
Check all required aircraft documents are on-board.
Locking Devices .................................................................................................................................. Remove
Ensure the following are removed:
• Main gear safety lock pins,
• Nose landing gear lock is disengaged,
• Airstair and baggage door external locking devices,
• Forward right hand, aft left and aft right hand emergency door internal locking devices.

2.17.2 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION – POWER OFF

Safety Equipment .............................................................................................. Check Serviceable & Secure


Safety equipment includes:
• Observer’s Life Vest stowed above observer’s seat.
Make sure life jacket is secured, serviceable and not damaged,
• Co-Pilot’s Life Vest, stowed above the co-pilot’s seat.
Make sure life jacket is secured, serviceable and not damaged,
• Hydraulic Pump Handle - stowed on the bulkhead behind the co-pilot’s seat,
• Protective Breathing Equipment - stowed and seal unbroken,
• Observer’s Smoke Goggles - stowed on the bulkhead behind the co-pilot’s seat.
• Portable Fire Extinguisher - stowed on the bulkhead behind the captain’s seat.
Check pressure gauge indicates in the green range,
• 2 Flashlights - stowed on the bulkhead behind the captain’s seat. Check serviceability,
• Fire Axe - securely stowed on the bulkhead behind the captain’s seat,
• Captain’s Life Vest - stowed above the captain’s seat.
Make sure life jacket is secured, serviceable and not damaged,
• Emergency Rope - stowed at left of the escape hatch above the captain’s seat.
Make sure rope is secured to the airplane.
Escape Hatch ......................................................................................................................................... Secure
Make sure FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH is closed, secured and
the handle is selected to CLOSED position before starting engines.

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FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION – POWER OFF (cont’d)

Oxygen Mask / QTY ................................................................................................................................ Check


For the captain’s, co-pilot’s and observer’s (if installed) oxygen masks, check the following:
• Make sure the oxygen mask is clean and in good condition.
• Make sure hose is correctly attached and flow indicator shows green.
• The mask microphone jack must be inserted in the correct jack position on the audio jack panel.
• Check the oxygen gauge on the co-pilot’s panel. The Minimum Dispatch Pressure at 21°C (70°F) is:
2 crew 3 crew
1300 psi 1800 psi
[Option - CR 835 SO 90241] 1050 psi 1450 psi

Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................................... Check


Before entering the seats, make sure all circuit breakers are closed (pushed in).
Check for open circuit breakers visibly from the side.
Landing Gear Alternate Release and Extension Doors ..................................................................... Closed
Make sure the LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE DOOR (above the co-pilot’s seat)
and LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION DOOR (on the floor, left of the co-pilot’s seat)
are completely closed before each flight.
L/G INHIBIT Switch ............................................................................................................................ NORMAL
Make sure the LANDING GEAR RELEASE INHIBIT SWITCH is set to NORMAL with the red guard closed.
If using DC External Power, proceed with For DC External Power (Sub-Chapter 2.17.2.1)
If using APU Power, proceed with For APU Power (Sub-Chapter 2.17.2.2)
If using Battery Power, proceed with For Battery Power Only (Sub-Chapter 2.17.2.3)

2.17.2.1 For DC EXTERNAL POWER


BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On
• The BATTERY MASTER switch connects main, auxiliary and standby batteries
to the right and left essential buses.
• The MAIN BATT switch connects the main battery to the right main feeder bus.
• The AUX BATT switch connects the auxiliary battery to the left main feeder bus.
• The STBY BATT switch connects the standby battery to the left main feeder bus.
MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. Tie
Manually connects the left and right main buses together.
All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. On
Check voltages on Electrical page of MFD.
DC EXT Power .............................................................................................................................................. On
With DC external power available, set DC EXT PWR switch to EXT PWR position and confirm that:
• DC EXT POWER in green font appears on the MFD Electrical Systems page.
NOTE: With External Power (EP) charge feature, the main, auxiliary and standby batteries remain
connected to the main buses.
Bus Voltage ............................................................................................................................................. Check
Check voltages on Electrical page of MFD.
• If external DC voltage is less than 27.5 V:
- MAIN BATT, AUX BATT and STBY BATT switches - OFF.
- Check MAIN BATTERY, AUX BATTERY and STBY BATTERY caution lights illuminate.
• If external DC voltage is greater than 31.5 V, external power will automatically de-energize.

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On


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2.17.2.2 For APU POWER

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to AFM Supplement 6.

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ......................................................................... On


• The BATTERY MASTER switch connects main, auxiliary and standby batteries
to the right and left essential buses.
• The MAIN BATT switch connects the main battery to the right main feeder bus.
• The AUX BATT switch connects the auxiliary battery to the left main feeder bus.
• The STBY BATT switch connects the standby battery to the left main feeder bus.

MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE

All Displays ................................................................................................................................................... On


Check voltages on Electrical page of MFD.

Caution / Advisory Lights .......................................................................................................................... Test


Hold CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS TEST switch at TEST CAUT and make sure:
• Master CAUTION and WARNING lights flash,
• APU caution and CHECK FIRE DET warning lights illuminate and all remaining warning lights flash,
• Press master CAUTION light and check light goes out,
• Press master WARNING light and check light goes out and warning lights cease flashing,
Hold at ADVSY - Check all advisory lights illuminate.

APU PWR ...................................................................................................................................................... On


Push APU PWR switch-light on the APU CONTROL panel.
Check APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates.

* APU FIRE Detection ............................................................................................................................... TEST


Press and hold APU FIRE TEST switch and check:
• APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light out,
• APU caution light and CHECK FIRE DET warning light illuminate,
• APU FIRE, APU FAULT, APU BLT ARM, APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED, APU EXTG and APU FAIL advisory
lights illuminate,
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights flash.
Release APU FIRE TEST switch and check:
• APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates,
• APU caution light and CHECK FIRE DET warning light go out,
• APU FIRE, APU FAULT, APU BLT ARM, APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED, APU EXTG and APU FAIL advisory
lights go out,
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights go out.

CAUTION: Ensure ground personnel and equipment are clear of the APU exhaust port.

A/COL Light Switch ................................................................................................................................... RED


NOTE: Alternate indication procedures may be used where approved by Local Authorities.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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For APU POWER (cont’d)

APU START Switch .................................................................................................................................. Press


Push and release the START switch-light.
Check STARTER advisory light (amber) illuminates then goes out.
Confirm STARTER amber light goes off and green RUN advisory light in APU PWR switch-light illuminates to
show APU is operating.
GEN WRN light illuminates.

NOTE: With MS 4-977013 Incorporated, the APU STARTER advisory light may briefly go out once
during APU start sequencing.

APU GEN .................................................................................................................................................. Press


Check GEN ON advisory light illuminates.

NOTE: If external power is selected, APU GEN WARN advisory light will remain illuminated.

APU Generator Volts / Load ................................................................................................................... Check


Read voltages on the MFD Electrical Systems page.
Confirm APU load decreasing as the batteries re-charge (maximum continuous load 1.0).

Battery Temperature ............................................................................................................................... Check


Monitor battery temperature after APU start on the MFD - Electrical Systems page.

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... MIN / OFF

TEMP CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. AUTO / Set


The setting of these switches may vary depending on temperature requirements:
• Set both PACK CONTROL switches to the AUTO position.
• Turn the PASSENGER CABIN TEMPERATURE knob counter-clockwise to the FA position or as required.
• Turn the FLT COMP TEMPERATURE knob as required.

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On

APU Bleed (20 s) .......................................................................................................................... As Required


Push and release the APU BL AIR switch-light.
Make sure the BL AIR OPEN light illuminates.

NOTES: 1. Wait 20 s after APU RUN advisory light illuminates before selecting APU BL AIR switch on.
2. The APU consumes approximately 188 lb/h of fuel.
Ensure there is a minimum of 1000 lb of fuel in # 1 tank plus the quantity required for the
duration of APU operation.

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2.17.2.3 For BATTERY POWER ONLY

DC GEN 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ On

MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE


Manually connects right main feeder bus to the left main feeder bus.

ICE PROTECTION ....................................................................................................................................... OFF


Make sure all switches on the ICE PROTECTION panel are set to OFF.

External Lighting ........................................................................................................................................ OFF


All switches on the EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL panel are set to OFF.

IGNITION 1 and 2 .....................................................................................................................................NORM


Set IGNITION CONTROL 1 and 2 switches to NORM position.

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] .................................................................................... OFF

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... MIN / OFF


• Turn the BLEED Air Flow CONTROL to MIN.
• Set BLEED CONTROL switches to OFF.

EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................ ARM


Set EMER LIGHTS switch to ARM and
make sure the EMER LTS DISARMED caution light goes off.

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On


Set passenger signs switches to FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING.

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF

Briefing .................................................................................................................................................. Review

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2.17.2.4 START APPROVED


(Battery Power Only)

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On


• The BATTERY MASTER switch connects main, auxiliary and standby batteries to the right and left essen-
tial buses.
• The MAIN BATT switch connects the main battery to the right main feeder bus.
• The AUX BATT switch connects the auxiliary battery to the left main feeder bus.
• The STBY BATT switch connects the standby battery to the left main feeder bus.

All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. On


Check voltages on Electrical page of MFD.

* Fire Detection .......................................................................................................................................... Test


ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 FIRE TEST DETECTION switch
Hold alternately, for a minimum of 1 s, at ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 positions and check:
• PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handle light illuminates.
• FAULT A and FAULT B advisory lights illuminate.
• CHECK FIRE DET warning light illuminate.
• Master WARNING light flashes.
• ENGINE FIRE lights flash.
• Fire warning tone sounds.

Press ENGINE FIRE light and check:


• Check ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing and fire warning tone is silenced.

EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check


Make sure the EMERG / PARK BRAKE Lever is set to PARK.
Make sure the PK BRK gauge on the MFD indicates hydraulic pressure above 500 psi (minimum dispatch).
If not, replenish pressure above 500 psi, then set the EMERG / PARK BRAKE Lever to PARK.

NOTE: When starting engine # 1 first, a minimum park brake pressure of 1000 psi is required.

Doors / Fueling Lights ................................................................................................................................ Out


Make sure the following lights are off:
• FUSELAGE DOORS warning light
• FUELING ON caution light

When engine-start clearance has been received, proceed as follows:

A/COL Lights .............................................................................................................................................. RED

Engines ....................................................................................................................................... Clear for Start


The captain normally starts the # 2 engine first and communicates with ground crew.
The first officer looks out to make sure the propeller area is clear of personnel and equipment before starting
the engine.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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START APPROVED (cont’d)

CAPTAIN FIRST OFFICER


ENGINE START SELECT Switch .. Pull out then Set to # 2

Observes SELECT Light illuminates.

Calls “CLEAR # 2”. Makes sure the area is clear.

Calls “# 2 CLEAR”.
ENGINE START Switch ........................................... Press

Makes sure START Light illuminates. Starts stopwatch running to time the start.

NOTE: When conducting an engine start using


external power or the APU, # 2 engine oil
pressure may momentarily indicate full scale
deflection upon selection of the ENGINE
START Switch for # 1 or # 2 engine.
# 2 engine oil pressure should immediately
return to normal values.

At 1st indication of NH:

Sets condition lever to START / FEATHER.


NOTE: Fuel flow indication on ED is not accurate until the engine is stable at idle NH.

Check that engine accelerates to above 64.2% NH and ITT does not exceed 920C.

Check ENGINE START and ENGINE START SELECT Switches off

Observe SELECT and START Lights out

For the appropriate engine, make sure oil pressure is greater than 44 psi, ENG OIL PRESS Warning Light,
ENG FUEL PRESS and ENG HYD PUMP Caution Lights off.

Make sure DC GEN Caution Light is off.

NOTES:

1. ENGINE SELECT Light will remain illuminated for approximately 15 s after ENGINE START and
SELECT Switches off.

2. When starting on aircraft batteries, ensure MAIN, AUX and STBY battery loads are 0.4 or less prior to
starting the 2nd engine.

Repeat start procedure for other engine.

NOTE: Complete FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN,


Sub-Chapter 2.17.3.1, before proceeding to AFTER START CHECKLIST.

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2.17.3 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON

2.17.3.1 CAPTAIN
DC GEN 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ On
ICE PROTECTION / WS Heat & Wipers .................................................................................................... OFF
Set all switches on the ice protection panel to OFF position.
PITOT / STATIC Switches .......................................................................................................................... OFF
LANDING / TAXI Lights .............................................................................................................................. OFF
ELT ........................................................................................................................................................... AUTO
With 3 Frequency ELT System [with MS 4-423100 Incorporated]:
ELT .......................................................................................................................................................... Armed
NOTE: Ensure ELT mode switch is fully in the ARMED position.
* Fire Detection .......................................................................................................................................... Test
ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 FIRE TEST DETECTION switch
Hold alternately, for a minimum of 1 s, at ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 positions and check:
• PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handle light illuminates.
• FAULT A and FAULT B advisory lights illuminate.
• CHECK FIRE DET warning light illuminate.
• Master WARNING light flashes.
• ENGINE FIRE lights flash.
• Fire warning tone sounds.
Press ENGINE FIRE light and check:
• Check ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing and fire warning tone is silenced.
FUEL / HYD Valves .................................................................................................................................. Open
Make sure fuel and hydraulic valves are open and
the green FUEL VALVE OPEN and HYD VALVE OPEN advisory lights are on.
* Baggage Smoke Warning (AFT and FWD) ............................................................................................ Test
NOTE: Direct sunlight on the smoke detectors in the forward and aft baggage compartments can
affect the BAGGAGE FWD SMOKE and BAGGAGE AFT SMOKE test.
The forward baggage and aft baggage compartment doors should be closed prior to
conducting the forward baggage and aft baggage compartments smoke test.
Select Baggage AFT TEST switch to position 1 and check:
• Master warning tone sounds, master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights flash and
SMOKE / EXTG, VENT INLT, VENT OTLT and AFT BTL ARM advisory lights illuminate.
Repeat with Baggage AFT TEST switch to position 2.
Select Baggage FWD TEST switch to TEST and check:
• Master warning tone sounds, master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights flash and
SMOKE / EXTG and FWD BTL ARM advisory lights illuminate.

[with Option - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]


* Cargo Compartment Smoke Warning ................................................................................................... Test
Rotate CARGO SMOKE TEST Selector through positions 1, 2, 3 and 4.
At each position observe illumination of the master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights, VENT INLT
CLOSED and VALVE OTLT CLOSED advisory lights.
NOTE: Pause for approximately 2 s at each position.
Rotate CARGO SMOKE TEST Selector to OFF. Check master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights out,
VENT INLT CLOSED and VALVE OTLT CLOSED advisory lights out.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.


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FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

PANEL LIGHTING ......................................................................................................................... As Required


Set the panel lighting intensity to the appropriate intensity.

IGNITION 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................... NORM

CABIN ALTITUDE Controls ........................................................................................................................ Set

Set the controls as follows:


• AUTO / MAN / DUMP switch – Set at AUTO.
• CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW knob – Rotate fully counter-clockwise to CLSD.
Forward outflow valve is closed.
• LDG ALT control knob – Rotate to set the destination airport elevation on the LDG ALT indicator.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................................................................................................... As Required

EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................ ARM


Make sure the EMER LTS DISARMED caution light goes off.

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................... As Required


Set fasten belts and no smoking switches to FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING position.

CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................ TEST

Hold CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS TEST switch at CAUT and make sure:
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights flash.
• All caution lights steady on.
• # 1 ENG OIL PRESS and # 2 ENG OIL PRESS warning lights turn on steady.
• All remaining warning lights flash.
• Push master CAUTION light and make sure it goes off.
• Push master WARNING light and make sure it goes off and warning lights stop flashing.

NOTE: FUSELAGE DOORS warning light will not flash with passenger or baggage door(s) open.

Hold CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS TEST switch at ADVSY and make sure:
• All advisory lights and A/P DISENG light illuminate.
• Particular attention must be given to the following advisory lights:
- Fire detection panel lights.
- De-ice and anti-ice lights.
- POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SUTOFFS on the glareshield panel,
all 4 switch-lights read PUSH OFF.
- Landing gear lights.

NOTE: ENGINE SELECT, ENGINE START, CABIN ALTITUDE FAULT and ALTERNATE PILOT
WIPER ON lights do not illuminate with the advisory light test.

CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS Dimming Switch ................................................................................... As Required


• Set to DIM for minimum brightness of all caution and advisory lights.
• Set to BRT for maximum brightness of all caution and advisory lights.

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FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

TEMP CONTROLs ........................................................................................................................................ Set

The setting of these switches may vary depending on temperature requirements:


• Set both PACKS control switches to the AUTO position.
• Turn the passenger CABIN temperature knob counter-clockwise to the F/A position or as required.

• Turn the FLT COMP temperature knob as required.

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ...................................................................................................................... As Required

AC EXT PWR .............................................................................................................................................. OFF

AC GEN 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ On

GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE ...................................................................................................................... Normal


Make sure the GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE switch-light is off and the plastic guard is in place.

Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................. OFF

* STALL WARN Switch 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................... TEST

[with MS 4-457056, MS 4-126263 or MS 4-126307 Not Incorporated]

Set and hold STALL WARN switch at TEST 1 position and observe:
• RA increases to greater than 500 ft and
rising runway (with tape display of altitude incorporated, rising ground) disappears.
• RA decreases to 50 ft and
rising runway (with tape display of altitude incorporated, rising ground) re-appears.
• Stick shaker activates
• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights illuminate.
Release STALL WARN switch and check # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out
and stick shaker off.
NOTE: Hold STALL WARN Switch for a minimum of 10 s prior to release.

Repeat with STALL WARN switch at TEST 2


(except in item 4 - # 2 STALL SYST FAIL caution light illuminates).
NOTE: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFDs and MFDs during the Stall Warning test.

[with MS 4-457056, MS 4-126263 or MS 4-126307 Incorporated]:

STALL WARN Switch - select TEST 1 and release. Observe:


• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights illuminate.
• Stick shaker activates.
• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out and stick shaker off.

Repeat with STALL WARN switch to TEST 2


(except in item - # 2 STALL SYST FAIL caution light illuminates).

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

* ADC 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................................................. Test


Check ALT FAIL, IAS FAIL and IVSI FAIL flags are out on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PFDs and
valid SAT is displayed on ED.

ADC test switch - Hold at TEST 1 and check:


• The barometric altimeter shows 14360 ft on pilot’s PFD.
• The altimeter barometric setting changes to 990 hPa (29.23 in Hg) on pilot’s PFD.
• The maximum operating airspeed (VMO) is displayed as 284 KIAS on pilot’s PFD.
• The airspeed indicator displays 285 KIAS in red on pilot’s PFD.
• The indicated SAT is - 15°C and WTG 2 FAIL appears on ED.
• IAS, IAS MISMATCH and ALT appears on PFDs.
• PITCH TRIM and ELEVATOR FEEL and AVIONICS caution lights illuminate.
• The over-speed warning horn is activated after 5 s.

NOTE: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFDs and MFDs during the ADC functional test.

ADC test switch - Hold at TEST 2 and check previous items above on co-pilot’s PFD except SAT does not
change and WTG 1 FAIL advisory message appears on ED.

CB & Panel Lighting ..................................................................................................................... As Required


Operate circuit breaker and panel light switch to make sure the bulb operates then
set the flight instrument panel lighting intensity as required.

[with MS 4-429586 Incorporated]:

NOSE GEAR LOCK Advisory Light ........................................................................................................... Out

Smoke Goggles ...................................................................................................................................... Check


Make sure goggles are not scratched, are in good condition and properly stored.

FLIGHT / TAXI ............................................................................................................................................ TAXI


Make sure the FLIGHT / TAXI switch on the GLARESHIELD is in the TAXI position.

STICK PUSHER / ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF .................................................................................. Normal


Make sure the ELEVATOR TRIM & STICK PUSHER SHUT OFF switch-lights are in the out position
and the amber PUSH OFF lights are not on.

Clock ....................................................................................................................................................... Check


Make sure clock is serviceable and the correct time is set and reset the flight time to 0 before each flight.

GPWS .......................................................................................................................................................... Test


• # 1 NAV receiver - Tune to any VOR frequency
• GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE switch - Normal and guarded
• GPWS caution light - Out
• PULL UP GPWS TEST switch - Press and hold

Check that the GPWS caution light, GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE, PULL UP and BELOW G/S advisory lights illu-
minate and the “GLIDESLOPE” and “PULL UP” voice warnings are audible.

NOTE: If Test response is unsatisfactorily, wait at least 30 s before repeating Test.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.


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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

PFCS ...................................................................................................................................................... Normal


Make sure all 4 POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS Switch-lights on the glareshield
are in the out position and both the amber PUSH OFF or OFF switch-lights are not illuminated.

Flight Guidance Controller .................................................................................................................... Check


• Select left and right EHSI navigation data sources as required, using the corresponding NAV SOURCE
knobs.
• Select HSI SEL to side of pilot flying.

SPEED BUGS ............................................................................................................................................... Set


Set as required.

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set


Set the local altimeter setting using the BARO SET knob on the INDEX CONTROL panel and
confirm the altimeter reading with the field elevation.

PFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check


The following flight instruments should be checked for serviceability then set for departure or SID.
• EADI - Set display intensity to a comfortable level.
Make sure no red flags are in view and all displays are correct.
• EHSI (HSI) - Set display intensity to a comfortable level.
Make sure no red flags are in view and all displays are correct.

MFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check


Confirm MFD Selector function on the Engine & System Integrated Display Control Panel
by cycling through each of ENG, NAV, SYS and PFD.

PFCS Indicator ........................................................................................................................................ Check


Make sure all spoiler needles on the MFD indicate actual spoiler position.
The rudder may indicate a deflection left or right of center if a crosswind exists.

STBY Attitude Indicator .......................................................................................................................... Erect


Make sure instrument is erect and red flag is not in view.

STBY Airspeed Indicator ....................................................................................................................... Check

Standby Altimeter ........................................................................................................................................ Set


Set the local altimeter setting and confirm the altimeter reading with the field elevation.

ED ............................................................................................................................................................. Check

ED Messages .......................................................................................................................................... Check

NOTE: If messages appear in the Engine Display advisory area, maintenance action is required
before dispatch.

Fuel Quantity ........................................................................................................................................... Check


Make sure, the quantity of fuel indicated on the MFD – Fuel page is sufficient for the flight.
Maximum fuel imbalance between contents of main fuel tanks is 272 kg (600 lb).

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CHAPTER 2 2.17-13
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

LANDING GEAR Selector / Lights / HORN ........................................................................................... Check


• Make sure landing gear selector is selected down.
• Green LEFT / NOSE / RIGHT undercarriage lights are on.
• The L DOOR and R DOOR and / or N DOOR amber lights may be on, if the landing gear doors are open.
• Hold the gear-warning horn test switch at TEST and make sure the horn sounds.
• Release TEST switch and horn should stop sounding.

GPWS Landing Flap ..................................................................................................................... As Required

STBY HYD PRESS / PTU CNTRL / HYD # 3 ISOL Valve .................................................................... Normal
Make sure all 3 switch-lights are off.

FLAP Indication ...................................................................................................................................... Check


Make sure the flap selection indicated on the MFD agrees with the FLAPS lever position.

AHRS ....................................................................................................................................................... Check

FMS ............................................................................................................................................... Programmed

EFIS Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... Set


• Set the dimming control knobs for nominal intensity on the PFD and MFD.
• Set desired Navaids (VOR, ADF or FMS) using the bearing selector knob.

NOTE: [with MS 4-126104 Not Incorporated]:


On the ADF expanded page, if the line select key is pressed to select TEST, the ADF may
latch in test mode after passing the ADF test.
To exit test mode, change frequency by pressing the line select key twice and the again to
return to the original frequency.

* PFD / MFD OFF / BRT Selectors ............................................................................................ OFF then BRT


Carry out an electrical power reset on each of the PFD and MFD displays.

NOTE: The removal of all aircraft electrical power will accomplish the intent of the power reset of the
PFDs, MFDs and ED

Pitch & Roll DISC ............................................................................................................................................ In


Make sure both PITCH and ROLL disconnect handles are pushed in.
TANK AUX PUMPs 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... Off
Make sure the TANK 1 and TANK 2 AUX PUMP switch-lights are off.
This can also be confirmed on the MFD – Fuel Systems page.
FUEL TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................................... Off
Make sure the FUEL TRANSFER switch is off and
make sure that both green VALVE OPEN lights are off on the MFD Fuel Systems page.

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC

Condition Levers ......................................................................................... FUEL OFF or START / FEATHER

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

* AUTOFEATHER ............................................................................................................................. Test / OFF

AUTOFEATHER Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press


Check SELECT advisory light illuminates.

[with MS 4-113558 Not Incorporated] observe the following appear on ED:


• A/F SELECT,
• A/F TEST IN PROG,
• UPTRIM appears,
• ITT and NH red radials increase,
• NTOP changes to MTOP and torque rating and torque bugs increase,
• A/F ARM appears twice,
• A/F TEST PASS,
• MTOP changes to NTOP and torque rating and torque bugs decrease.
NOTE: During the test # 1 or # 2 ALT FTHR advisory lights may illuminate momentarily.
If autofeather test is aborted, A/F TEST ABORT message will appear on ED.
If autofeather test fails, A/F TEST FAILED message will appear on ED.
If either A/F TEST ABORT or A/F TEST FAILED appears on ED, repeat the autofeather test
AUTOFEATHER Switch ...................................................................................................................... Press
Check SELECT advisory out and A/F SELECT message disappears on ED.

[with MS 4-113558 Incorporated] observe the following appear on ED:


• A/F SELECT,
• A/F TEST IN PROG,
Observe the following sequence appears twice on ED:
• UPTRIM appears,
• ITT and NH red radials increase,
• NTOP changes to MTOP and torque rating and torque bugs increase,
• A/F ARM appears,
• A/F SELECT appears,
• UPTRIM disappears,
• MTOP changes to NTOP and torque rating and torque bugs decrease,
• MTOP changes to NTOP and torque rating and torque bugs decrease,
Observe the following appear on ED:
• A/F TEST PASS.

NOTE: During the test # 1 or # 2 ALT FTHR advisory lights may illuminate momentarily.
If autofeather test is aborted, A/F TEST ABORT message will appear on ED.
If autofeather test fails, A/F TEST FAILED message will appear on ED.
If A/F TEST ABORT appears on ED, repeat the autofeather test.

AUTOFEATHER Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press


Check SELECT advisory out and A/F SELECT message disappears on ED.

ALT FTHR # 1 and # 2 ........................................................................................................................... Normal


Make sure the white FTHR push-button indicator lights are off.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.


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CHAPTER 2 2.17-15
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check


Make sure the emergency / parking brake lever is set to PARK.
Make sure the PK BRK gauge on the MFD – Hydraulic page indicates hydraulic pressure above 500 psi
(minimum dispatch).

NOTE: When starting engine # 1 first, a minimum park brake pressure of 1000 psi is required.

Control Lock ................................................................................................................................................ ON

ARCDU ................................................................................................................................................. ON / Set


Select frequencies as required.

NOTE: [with MS 4-126104 Not Incorporated]:


For night flying, either one of the pilot's or co-pilot's reading light must be aimed at the ARCDU
radio selector knob to enable determination of the selector position.

NOTE: Avoid transmission on VHF radios on frequencies within 200 kHz of any other tuned
frequency.

Set selector switches to required COMM channels.


• EMERGENCY switch to NORM
• Set MIC switch to BOOM
• HOT MIC switch as required
• Push the required rotary selectors down (ON) and set volume to a comfortable level.

NOTE: If BAD CONF message on ARCDU, cycle power off, then on.

* TCAS ......................................................................................................................................................... Test


Perform the appropriate TCAS system test.

NOTE: The following procedures correspond to:


- AFM Supplement 33 (ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL)
- AFM Supplement 106 (ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS)

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]


Select TA / RA on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

NOTE: The ACAS II / TCAS II mode of operation is displayed on the PFD and ND / MFD.
Selecting TA / RA enables TA / RA mode for take-off.
TCAS is in STBY mode when the transponder is in SBY mode.
ACAS II / TCAS II will indicate FAIL on ARCDU with onside ATC set to SBY and offside ATC
failed. Select ATC ON to confirm ACAS II / TCAS II function.

Select TEST on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page and observe the following:
• TCAS TEST appears on EHSI / PFD,
• Intruder symbol test pattern is displayed on the ND / MFD,
• IVSI test indication is displayed,
• No failures are annunciated,
• “TCAS SYSTEM TEST OK” is announced.
If a fault is identified at the completion of the test, “TCAS SYSTEM TEST FAIL” is announced.
Select SBY on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.


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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]

[with MS 4-903190 or MS 4-458698 Not Incorporated]:


Select ATC ON on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.
Select ATC SBY on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.
NOTE: The ACAS II / TCAS II mode of operation is displayed on the PFD and ND / MFD.
After initial power-up, momentarily selecting ATC to ON and back to SBY ensures
consistent TCAS mode indication on the PFD, MFD and ARCDU.
Subsequent selections are as desired.
Select ATC ON (using appropriate code) on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

Select TA / RA on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

NOTE: Selecting TA / RA enables TA / RA mode for take-off.


TCAS is in STBY mode when the transponder is in SBY mode.
ACAS II / TCAS II will indicate STBY on PFD and ND / MFD with onside ATC set to SBY and
offside ATC failed.

Select TEST on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page and observe the following:
• TCAS TEST appears on EHSI / PFD,
• “TCAS TEST” is announced,
• Intruder symbol test pattern is displayed on the ND / MFD,
• “TCAS TEST PASS” is announced.

If a fault is identified at the completion of the test:


• “TCAS TEST FAIL” or “TCAS LRU PASS, TCAS SYSTEM FAIL” is announced.

[with MS 4-903190 or MS 4-458698 Not Incorporated]:


Select SBY on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

Confirm ATC SBY on the ARCDU TCAS / ATC Page.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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CHAPTER 2 2.17-17
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

TRIMs .............................................................................................................................................. Check / Set


• Release control lock then cycle the aileron trim throughout its range then set trim needle to center position.
Re-engage control lock.
• Cycle the rudder trim throughout its range then set trim needle to center position.
• Cycle the elevator trim throughout its range then set trim needle to the required position for take-off.

TAKE-OFF ELEVATOR TRIM vs CG


CG - % MAC TAKE-OFF RANGE
FORWARD 13.8% AFT END
AFT 36% FORWARD END

NOTES: 1. When setting the elevator trim, holding the elevator trim switch for greater than 3 s will
cause the “elevator trim in motion” audio tone to sound and the ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT
OFF switch PUSH OFF advisory light to illuminate.
2. [with MS 4-126383 Not Incorporated]:
To avoid possible activation of the Take-off Configuration aural warning, with a Centre of
Gravity at or near the FWD or AFT Limit, set the ELEVATOR TRIM with the trim pointer
“one half of the pointer's width” inside the forward edge (with AFT CG) or inside the aft
edge (with FWD CG) of the TO trim band.

ESID Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................... Set

* ED OFF / BRT Selectors ......................................................................................................... OFF then BRT


Carry out an electrical power reset on the ED display.

NOTE: The removal of all aircraft electrical power will accomplish the intent of the power reset of the
PFDs, MFDs and ED.

EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE ...................................................................................................................... NORM

EFIS ADC SOURCE ................................................................................................................................ NORM

RADAR ........................................................................................................................................................ OFF

* Flight Compartment Door Emergency Access ..................................................................................... Test

[with MS 4-309218 or MS 4-309221 Incorporated]:


Confirm Flight Compartment Door is closed and locked and check:
• BAGG DOOR, CKPT DOOR, AUTO UNLK and FAIL advisory lights are out,
• INTERNAL DOORS caution light is out.
Momentarily press FLIGHT ATTENDANT emergency access switch and check:
• INTERNAL DOORS caution light illuminates,
• AUTO UNLK advisory light illuminates.
Select INTERNAL DOORS switch to DENY and check:
• INTERNAL DOORS caution light goes out,
• AUTO UNLK advisory light goes out.
• Flight Compartment Door is closed and locked.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

2.17.3.2 FIRST OFFICER


ARCDU ................................................................................................................................................. ON / Set
Select frequencies as required.
NOTE: [with MS 4-126104 Not Incorporated]:
For night flying, either one of the pilot's or co-pilot's reading light must be aimed at the ARCDU
radio selector knob to enable determination of the selector position.
Set Selector switches to required COMM channels:
• EMERGENCY switch to NORM
• Set MIC switch to BOOM
• HOT MIC switch as required
• Push the required rotary selectors down (ON) and set volume to comfortable level.
EFIS Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... Set
• Set the dimming control knobs for nominal intensity on the PFD and MFD.
• Set desired Navaids (VOR, ADF or FMS) using the bearing selector knobs.
NOTE: [with MS 4-126104 Not Incorporated]:
On the ADF expanded page, if the line select key is pressed to select TEST, the ADF may
latch in test mode after passing the ADF test.
To exit test mode, change frequency by pressing the line select key twice and the again to
return to the original frequency.

FMS (if applicable) ........................................................................................................................ Programmed


AHRS ....................................................................................................................................................... Check
Clock ............................................................................................................................................................. Set
Make sure clock is serviceable, the correct time is set and the flight time is set to 0 before each flight.
STICK PUSHER / ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF .................................................................................. Normal
Make sure the ELEVATOR TRIM & STICK PUSHER SHUT OFF switch-lights are in the out position
and the amber PUSH OFF lights are not on.
ANTI SKID ..................................................................................................................................................... ON
Turning the ANTI SKID TEST switch on will cause it to do a self test.
Make sure INBD ANTI-SKID and OUTBD ANTI-SKID caution lights go off after 6 s,
indicating the test is complete.
MFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check
Confirm MFD Selector function on the Engine & System Integrated Display Control Panel by cycling through
each of ENG, NAV, SYS and PFD.
PFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check
The following flight instruments should be checked for serviceability then set for departure or SID.
• EADI - Set display intensity to a comfortable level.
Make sure no red flags are in view and all displays are correct.
• EHSI (HSI) - Set display intensity to a comfortable level.
Make sure no red flags are in view and all displays are correct.
SPEED BUGS ............................................................................................................................................... Set
Set as required.
Altimeter ....................................................................................................................................................... Set
Set the local altimeter setting using the BARO SET knob on the index control panel and
confirm the altimeter reading with the field elevation. Altimeters should be within 50 ft of field elevation.
Smoke Goggles ...................................................................................................................................... Check
Make sure goggles are not scratched, are in good condition and properly stowed.
CB and Panel Lighting ................................................................................................................. As Required
Operate circuit breaker panel lights switch to make sure the bulb operates then set the flight instrument panel
lighting intensity as required.

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CHAPTER 2 2.17-19
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - FIRST OFFICER (cont’d)

OXYGEN Pressure ................................................................................................................................. Check


Make sure the oxygen pressure gauge indicates in the green range.

Forward Outflow Valve Lever ......................................................................................... NORMAL / Guarded


Make sure the forward safety valve lever is set to NORMAL and guarded.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

2.17.4 FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST

PREFLIGHT

External Check ................................................................................................................................ Completed


Documentation ....................................................................................................................................... Check
Locking Devices ................................................................................................................................. Remove

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION – POWER OFF

Safety Equipment ............................................................................................. Check Serviceable & Secure


Escape Hatch ........................................................................................................................................ Secure
Oxygen Masks / QTY .............................................................................................................................. Check
Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................................... Check
Alternate Gear Doors / L/G Inhibit Switch ........................................................................... Closed / Normal

For DC External Power


BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On
MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE
All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. On
DC EXT POWER ........................................................................................................................................... On
BUS Voltage ............................................................................................................................................ Check
RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On

For APU Power


BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On
MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE
All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. On
Caution / Advisory Lights ......................................................................................................................... Test
APU PWR ...................................................................................................................................................... On
APU Fire Detection .................................................................................................................................... Test
Position Lights ............................................................................................................................................. On
APU Start .................................................................................................................................................. Press

CAUTION: Ensure ground personnel and equipment are clear of the APU exhaust port.

APU Gen ................................................................................................................................................... Press


APU Generator Volts / Load ................................................................................................................... Check
Battery Temperature ............................................................................................................................... Check
BLEED AIR 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................... OFF
RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On
APU Bleed (20 s) .......................................................................................................................... As Required

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CHAPTER 2 2.17-21
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION – POWER OFF (cont’d)

For Battery Power Only

DC GEN 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................................... ON

MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE

ICE PROTECTION ....................................................................................................................................... OFF

External Lighting ........................................................................................................................................ OFF

IGNITION 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................... NORM

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... ON

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... MIN / OFF

EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................ ARM

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF

Briefing .................................................................................................................................................. Review

START APPROVED

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ ON

All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. ON

* Fire Detection ........................................................................................................................................... Test

EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check

Doors / Fueling Lights ................................................................................................................................ Out

Anti-Collision .............................................................................................................................................. Red

Engines ...................................................................................................................................... Clear for Start

NOTE: Complete Flight COMPARTMENT Preparation before proceeding to AFTER START checklist.

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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2.17-22 CHAPTER 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN

DC GEN 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ ON


ICE PROTECTION / WS Heat & Wipers .................................................................................................... OFF
LANDING / TAXI Lights .............................................................................................................................. OFF
ELT ............................................................................................................................................... Auto / Armed
* Fire Detection .......................................................................................................................................... Test
FUEL Valves ............................................................................................................................................. Open
* Baggage Smoke Warning (Aft and Forward) .......................................................................................... Test
* Cargo Compartment Smoke Warning [with Option - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated] ....................... Test
Panel Lighting .............................................................................................................................. As Required
IGNITION 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................... NORM
Cabin Altitude Controls .............................................................................................................................. Set
EXTERIOR Lights ........................................................................................................................ As Required
EMER LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................... ARM
Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................... As Required
CAUT / ADVSY LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................... TEST
TEMP CONTROLs ........................................................................................................................................ Set
BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ...................................................................................................................... As Required
AC External ................................................................................................................................................ OFF
AC GEN 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ On
GPWS Override ...................................................................................................................................... NORM
Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................. OFF
* Stall Warning 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................................. Test
* ADC 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................. Test
CB and Panel Lighting ................................................................................................................. As Required
Smoke Goggles (if applicable) ................................................................................................................ Check
FLIGHT / TAXI ............................................................................................................................................ TAXI
STICK PUSHER / ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF .................................................................................. Normal
Clock ........................................................................................................................................................ Check
GPWS .......................................................................................................................................................... Test
PFCS ...................................................................................................................................................... Normal
Flight Guidance Controller .................................................................................................................... Check
SPEED BUGS ............................................................................................................................................... Set
Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set
* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.
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CHAPTER 2 2.17-23
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - CAPTAIN (cont’d)

PFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check


MFD ......................................................................................................................................................... Check
PFCS Indicator ....................................................................................................................................... Check
STBY Attitude Indicator ........................................................................................................................... Erect
STBY Airspeed Indicator ....................................................................................................................... Check
STBY Altimeter ............................................................................................................................................ Set
ED ............................................................................................................................................................ Check
ED Messages .......................................................................................................................................... Check
Fuel Quantity .......................................................................................................................................... Check
LANDING GEAR Selector / Lights / HORN ........................................................................................... Check
GPWS Landing Flap ..................................................................................................................... As Required
STBY HYD PRESS / PTU CNTRL / HYD # 3 ISOL VLV ....................................................................... Normal
AHRS ....................................................................................................................................................... Check
FMS ............................................................................................................................................... Programmed
EFIS Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... Set
* PFD / MFD OFF / BRT Selector .............................................................................................. OFF then BRT
Pitch and Roll DISC ........................................................................................................................................ In
TANK AUX PUMPS 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................... Off
FUEL TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................................... Off
Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF
POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC
* AUTOFEATHER ............................................................................................................................... Test / Off
ALT FTHR # 1 and # 2 ........................................................................................................................... Normal
EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check
Control Lock ................................................................................................................................................ ON
ARCDU ................................................................................................................................................. ON / Set
* TCAS ......................................................................................................................................................... Test
TRIMs .............................................................................................................................................. Check / Set
ESID Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................... Set
EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE ...................................................................................................................... NORM
EFIS ADC SOURCE ................................................................................................................................ NORM
RADAR ........................................................................................................................................................ OFF
* Flight Compartment Door Emergency Access ..................................................................................... Test

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - FIRST OFFICER

ARCDU ................................................................................................................................................. ON / Set

EFIS Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... Set

FMS (if applicable) ........................................................................................................................ Programmed

AHRS ....................................................................................................................................................... Check

Clock ............................................................................................................................................................. Set

STICK PUSHER / ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF .................................................................................. Normal

ANTI SKID ..................................................................................................................................................... ON

MFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check

PFD .......................................................................................................................................................... Check

SPEED BUGS ............................................................................................................................................... Set

Smoke Goggles (if applicable) ................................................................................................................ Check

Altimeter ....................................................................................................................................................... Set

CB and Panel Lighting ................................................................................................................. As Required

OXYGEN Pressure .................................................................................................................................. Check

Forward Outflow Valve Lever ......................................................................................... NORMAL / Guarded

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.17.5 NORMAL CHECKLIST

2.17.5.1 ORIGINATING BEFORE START

GPU / APU ..................................................................................................................................................... On

External Check ............................................................................................................................... Completed

ALTERNATE GEAR Door / L/G INHIBIT Switch ............................................................... Closed / NORMAL

Check that:
• MAIN LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE door is closed,
• LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION door is closed.
• LANDING GEAR EXTENTION INHIBIT switch is set to NORMAL and the red guard is closed.

Flight Compartment Preparation .................................................................................................. Completed

Briefing ............................................................................................................................................ Completed


Ensure the take-off briefing has been completed.

ORIGINATING BEFORE START

GPU / APU ..................................................................................................................................................... On

External Check ............................................................................................................................... Completed

ALTERNATE GEAR Doors / L/G INHIBIT Switch ............................................................. Closed / NORMAL

Flight Compartment Preparation .................................................................................................. Completed

Briefing ............................................................................................................................................ Completed

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

2.17.5.2 BEFORE START

Escape Hatch ........................................................................................................................................ Closed


Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................................... Check
BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On
• Check MAIN BATTERY, AUX BATTERY and STBY BATTERY caution lights out
• Check voltages on the MFD Electrical Systems page.
Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On
Make sure the passenger signs are to the FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING positions.
EMER LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................... ARM
• Make sure EMER LIGHTS switch is in the ARM position.
• Make sure EMER LTS DISARMED caution light is off.
ANTI SKID ..................................................................................................................................................... ON
Set ANTI SKID switch to ON position and check:
• INBD ANTI-SKID and OUTBD ANTI-SKID caution lights are off.
FUEL TRANSFER / QTY .............................................................................................................. OFF / Check
• Make sure the FUEL TRANSFER switch is OFF.
• Make sure that both green VALVE OPEN lights are off on the MFD – Fuel Systems page.
• Make sure the quantity of fuel indicated on the MFD – Fuel page, is sufficient for the flight.
Maximum fuel imbalance between contents of main fuel tanks is 272 kg (600 lb).
EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check
• Make sure the EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE LEVER is set to PARK.
• Make sure the PK BRK gauge on the MFD indicates hydraulic pressure above 500 psi for starting
engine # 2 and 1000 psi, if starting engine # 1 first.
If not, replenish pressure above 1500 psi, then set the EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE LEVER to PARK.
POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC
Make sure POWER Levers are at DISC.
Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF
Take-off Data ..................................................................................................................................... Reviewed
Review take-off data, mass.

BEFORE START
Escape Hatch ........................................................................................................................................ Closed
Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................................... Check
BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................................ On
Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On
EMER LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................... ARM
ANTI SKID ..................................................................................................................................................... ON
FUEL TRANSFER / QTY .............................................................................................................. OFF / Check
EMERG BRAKE / Pressure ............................................................................................................ On / Check
POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC
Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF
Take-off Data ..................................................................................................................................... Reviewed

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.17.5.3 START APPROVED


Door / Fueling Lights .................................................................................................................................. Out
Make sure the following lights are off:
• FUSELAGE DOORS warning light
• FUELING ON caution light
APU Bleed ................................................................................................................................................... OFF
Check APU BL AIR OPEN advisory light goes off.
RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] .................................................................................... OFF
A/COL Lights ............................................................................................................................................. RED
Make sure the FLT DATA RECORDER caution light is off.
Engines ..................................................................................................................................... Clear For Start
The captain normally starts the # 2 engine first and communicates with ground crew.
The first officer looks out to make sure the propeller area is clear of all personnel and equipment before starting
the engine.
CAPTAIN FIRST OFFICER
ENGINE START SELECT Switch .... Pull out then Set to # 2
Observes SELECT Light illuminates. Makes sure the area is clear.
Calls “CLEAR # 2”. Calls “# 2 CLEAR”.
ENGINE START Switch button ................................ Press
Makes sure START Light illuminates. Starts stopwatch running to time the start.
NOTE: When conducting an engine start using
external power or the APU, # 2 engine oil
pressure may momentarily indicate full scale
deflection upon selection of the ENGINE
START Switch for # 1 or # 2 engine.
# 2 engine oil pressure should immediately
return to normal values.
At 1st indication of NH:
Sets condition lever to START FEATHER.
NOTE: Fuel flow indication on ED is not accurate until the engine is stable at idle NH.
Check that engine accelerates to above 64.2% NH and ITT does not exceed 920C.
Check ENGINE START and ENGINE START SELECT Switches off.
Observe SELECT and START Lights out.
For the appropriate engine, make sure oil pressure is greater than 44 psi, ENG OIL PRESS Warning Light,
ENG FUEL PRESS and ENG HYD PUMP Caution Lights out.
If APU starting, check DC GEN Caution Light out.
NOTES: 1. ENGINE SELECT Light will remain illuminated for approximately 15 s after ENGINE START
and SELECT Switches off.
2. Check # 2 Generator and Main Battery load, both should be decreasing after engine start.
It is suggested that a MAIN BATT load of 0.4 or less should be achieved before attempting the
start of the 2nd engine.
Repeat start procedure for other engine.

START APPROVED
Doors / Fueling Lights ................................................................................................................................ Out
APU Bleed ................................................................................................................................................... OFF
RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] .................................................................................... OFF
A/COL Lights ............................................................................................................................................. RED
Engines ...................................................................................................................................... Clear for Start

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2.17.5.4 AFTER START

EXT PWR / APU .......................................................................................................................................... OFF


After both engines have started and stabilized, set the DC EXT PWR switch to OFF and make sure:
• DC EXTERNAL POWER advisory light on the MFD – Electrical Systems page goes off.
• Signal ground crew to remove external power cable.
• # 1 DC GEN and # 2 DC GEN caution lights go off.
If the APU was used, shut it down as follows:
• Push APU GEN Switch.
Make sure the GEN ON advisory light goes out and the GEN WARN advisory light illuminates.
• Push APU PWR Switch. Make sure APU RUN, APU GEN WARN and APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory
lights out and FUEL VALVE CLOSED advisory light illuminates.

MAIN BUS TIE ............................................................................................................................................ OFF

BLEED Air 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................... On / As Required


• Set BLEED Air CONTROL switches to 1 and 2 positions.
• Turn the BLEED Flow CONTROL rotary knob to the desired position.

BATTERY TEMPS .................................................................................................................................... Check


Monitor the battery temperatures after engine start on the MFD – Electrical Systems page.

Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX


Move CONDITION LEVERS to MAX position and make sure:
• Propellers unfeather and
• # 1 AC GEN, # 2 AC GEN, L TRU and R TRU caution lights go off.

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................................... ON


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure
[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated]
advisory lights illuminate.

Hydraulic Pressure & Quantity .............................................................................................................. Check


Make sure the following hydraulic indicators on the MFD show:
• Standby Pressure – 2800 - 3000 psi
• Main Pressure 1 & 2 – 2900 - 3100 psi
• System Quantity (minimum):
# 1 System 40%
# 2 System 40%
# 3 System 45%

HYD # 3 ISOL VLV Switch ....................................................................................................................... Press


Check OPEN advisory and ELEVATOR PRESS caution lights illuminate and
# 3 HYD PRESS indication on # 2 MFD (2400 - 3100 psi)

ELEVATOR Travel ............................................................................................................................ Full Travel


Operate Elevator Control through full travel and
check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD for full deflection nose-up and nose-down.

NOTE: Full nose-up elevator travel is indicated by a pointer position defined by assuming the nose-up
index mark is shifted 1/2 arc width down.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

AFTER START (cont’d)

HYD # 3 ISOL VLV Switch ....................................................................................................................... Press


Check OPEN advisory and ELEVATOR PRESS caution lights out.
NOTE: It will require a small elevator input to extinguish the ELEVATOR PRESS caution light and
bring # 3 HYD PRESS indicator to zero.

SPOILERS CHECK
[with MS 4-113783 (Outboard Spoilers) and MS 4-113785 (Inboard Spoilers) Not Incorporated]:

FLIGHT / TAXI Switch ................................................................................................................ FLIGHT / TAXI


• Set the Switch to FLIGHT. Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights illuminate and
PFCS indication on # 1 MFD shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS extended.
• Set the Switch to TAXI. Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights out and PFCS
indication on # 1 MFD shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS retracted.

FLAPS ..................................................................................................................................................... Select


Set flap selector lever to desired take-off position and confirm correct indication on # 2 MFD.

DEICE PRESS Indicator ......................................................................................................................... Check


Confirm DEICE PRESSURE indicator shows 18  3 psi on each dial.

RUDDER Travel ............................................................................................................................... Full Travel


Monitor the PFCS indicator on # 1 MFD for full and free rudder travel.
Ensure that PFCS indicator pointer travels full left and full right to index marks.
NOTE: Any observed restriction or abnormal force detected during the Rudder Control check must be
addressed by maintenance action prior to flight.

* RUDDER Actuator .................................................................................................................................... Test

[with MS 4-113655 Not Incorporated]


Push RUD 1 PUSH OFF switch to OFF and check # 1 RUD HYD caution light illuminates.
Move rudder pedals left to right and check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD for rudder travel.
Push RUD 1 PUSH OFF switch to ON and check # 1 RUD HYD caution light goes out.
Push RUD 2 PUSH OFF switch to OFF and check # 2 RUD HYD caution light illuminates.
Move rudder pedals left to right and check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD for rudder travel.
Push RUD 2 PUSH OFF switch to ON and check # 2 RUD HYD caution light goes out.
Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................... On
Check NOSE STEERING caution light out.

CAUTION: [with MS 4-113272 or MS 4-113275 Not Incorporated]:


Nose steering is not available for approximately 8 s after selection of STEERING Switch
to STEERING.

WINDSHIELD HEAT ...................................................................................................................... As Required


Set windshield heat selector to OFF or NORM. Check WSHLD CTRL caution light out.
NOTE: Do Not select windshield heat to NORM when SAT is greater than 20°C.

PLT SIDE WDO / HT Switch ......................................................................................................... As Required


Under conditions of slush or wet snow covered taxiways:

* System Check Once Every 24 h Flying Day.


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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

AFTER START (cont’d)

RADAR / NAV / COM .................................................................................................................................... Set


Set WX Radar rotary selector to STBY.
• Check required "TO / FROM" and "NEXT" legs for departure are indicated on the pilot and co-pilot FMS
CDUs
• Check VHF communications/navigation & ADF frequencies are programmed for taxi, take-off and departure

Transponder ................................................................................................................................. As Required


If required to squawk an assigned transponder code during taxi:
• Set required ATC code and select ATC ON.

PFD / MFD / ED ........................................................................................................................................ Check


Check Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display and Engine Display for failure messages.
Check required navigation source, course, distance-to-go, heading and map information is correctly displayed
on pilot and co-pilot displays for departure.

YD .................................................................................................................................................................. On
Check YD advisory pointers illuminate.

AFTER START

EXT PWR / APU .......................................................................................................................................... OFF


MAIN BUS TIE ............................................................................................................................................ OFF
BLEED AIR 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................. On / As Required
BATTERY TEMPS .................................................................................................................................... Check
Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX
RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ..................................................................................... On
STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................................... ON
Hydraulic Pressure & Quantity .............................................................................................................. Check
HYD # 3 ISOL VLV ................................................................................................................................... OPEN
Elevator Travel ................................................................................................................................. Full Travel
HYD # 3 ISOL VLV ................................................................................................................................. Normal
FLIGHT / TAXI Switch [with MS 4-113783 and MS 4-113785 Not Incorporated] ...................... FLIGHT / TAXI
FLAPS ...................................................................................................................................................... Select
DEICE PRESS ......................................................................................................................................... Check
RUDDER Travel ................................................................................................................................ Full Travel
Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................... On
WINDSHIELD HEAT / PLT SIDE WDO / HT ................................................................................. As Required
Radar / NAV / COMM .................................................................................................................................... Set
Transponder ................................................................................................................................. As Required
PFD / MFD / ED ........................................................................................................................................ Check
Yaw Damper ................................................................................................................................................. On

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2.17.5.5 * SYSTEM CHECKS ONCE EVERY 24 h (FLYING DAY)

AUTOFEATHER TEST

Condition Levers ....................................................................................... FUEL OFF or START & FEATHER


POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC
AUTOFEATHER Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press
Check SELECT advisory light illuminates.
Observe the following appear on ED:
• A/F SELECT
• A/F TEST IN PROG

[with MS 4-113558 Not Incorporated]:


• UPTRIM appears,
• ITT and NH red radials increase,
• NTOP changes to MTOP and torque rating and torque bugs increase,
• A/F ARM appears twice,
• A/F TEST PASS,
• MTOP changes to NTOP and torque rating and torque bugs decrease
[with MS 4-113558 Incorporated]:
Observe the following sequence appears twice on ED:
• UPTRIM appears,
• ITT and NH red radials increase,
• NTOP changes to MTOP and torque rating and torque bugs increase,
• A/F ARM appears,
• A/F SELECT appears,
• UPTRIM disappears,
• MTOP changes to NTOP and torque rating and torque bugs decrease,
Observe the following appears on ED:
• A/F TEST PASS,
NOTE: During the test # 1 or # 2 ALT FTHR advisory lights may illuminate momentarily.
If autofeather test is aborted, A/F TEST ABORT will be appear on ED.
If autofeather test fails, A/F TEST FAILED will appear on ED.
If A/F TEST ABORT or A/F TEST FAILED [with MS 4-113558 Not Incorporated],
appear(s) on ED, repeat the AUTOFEATHER TEST.
AUTOFEATHER Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press
Check SELECT advisory light out and A/F SELECT message disappears on ED.
[END]

ENGINE FIRE DETECTION TEST

ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 FIRE TEST DETECTION Switch ................................................................... HOLD


Hold alternately, for a minimum of 1 s, at ENGINE 1 and ENGINE 2 position and check:
• Pull FUEL / HYD OFF handle light illuminates
• FAULT A and FAULT B advisory light illuminate
• CHECK FIRE DET warning light illuminates
• Master WARNING light flashes
• ENGINE FIRE lights flash
• Fire warning tone sounds
ENGINE FIRE Light ................................................................................................................................. Press
Check ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing and fire warning tone is silenced.
[END]

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

APU FIRE TEST

APU PWR Switch ..................................................................................................................................... Press


Check APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates

APU FIRE TEST Switch ........................................................................................................... Press and Hold


Check:
• APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light out
• APU caution and
• CHECK FIRE DET warning and
• APU FIRE and
• APU FAULT and
• APU BTL ARM and
• APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED and
• APU EXTG and
• APU FAIL advisory lights illuminate
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights flash.

APU FIRE TEST Switch ....................................................................................................................... Release


Check:
• APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates
• APU caution and
• CHECK FIRE DETECT warning and
• APU FIRE and
• APU FAULT and
• APU BTL ARM and
• APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED and
• APU EXTG and
• APU FAIL advisory lights out
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights out.
[END]

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

BAGGAGE AFT and BAGGAGE FWD SMOKE TEST

BAGGAGE AFT TEST Switch ....................................................................................................... Position 1/2


Note master warning tone and check master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights flash
and SMOKE / EXTG, VENT INLT, VENT OTLT and AFT BTL ARM advisory lights illuminate.

BAGGAGE FWD TEST Switch ................................................................................................................. TEST


Note master warning tone and check master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights flash
and SMOKE / EXTG and FWD BTL ARM advisory lights illuminate.

NOTE: The BAGGAGE AFT and BAGGAGE FWD smoke test should be conducted with the aft
external, forward internal and forward external baggage doors closed.
[END]

CARGO COMPARTMENT SMOKE WARNING TEST

[with Option - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]

CARGO SMOKE TEST Selector ........................................................................ Rotate through 1, 2, 3 and 4


At each position observe illumination of the master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights,
VENT INLT CLOSED and VALVE OTLT CLOSED advisory lights.

NOTE: Pause for approximately 2 s at each position.

CARGO SMOKE TEST Selector ................................................................................................................ OFF


Check master WARNING and SMOKE warning lights out,
VENT INLT CLOSED and VALVE OTLT CLOSED advisory lights out.
[END]

ADC FUNCTIONAL TEST

EFIS ADC SOURCE Switch ................................................................................................................. Normal


Check ALT FAIL, IAS FAIL and IVSI FAIL flags are out on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PFD and
valid SAT is displayed on ED.

ADC Test Switch (at TEST 1) .................................................................................................................... Hold


Check indications:
• Barometric altimeter reading changes to 14360 ft on pilot’s PFD.
• Altimeter barometric setting changes to 29.23 in Hg (990 hPa) on pilot’s PFD.
• Maximum operating airspeed (VMO) is displayed as 284 KIAS on pilot’s PFD.
• The airspeed indicator displays 285 KIAS in red on pilot’s PFD.
• SAT indicated is - 15°C and WTG2 FAIL appears on ED.
• IAS, IAS MISMATCH and ALT appear on PFDs.
• PITCH TRIM, ELEVATOR FEEL and AVIONICS caution lights illuminate.
• Over-speed warning horn is activated after 5 s.

NOTE: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFDs and MFDs during the ADC functional test.

ADC Test Switch (at TEST 2) .................................................................................................................... Hold


Check for indications equal to ‘TEST 1’, except SAT does not change and
WTG1 FAIL advisory message appears on ED.
[END]

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

STALL WARNING TEST [with MS 4-457056, MS 4-126263 or MS 4-126307 Not Incorporated]


STALL WARN TEST Switch (at TEST 1) .............................................................................................. Hold
• Observe RA increases to greater than 500 ft and
rising runway (with tape display of altitude incorporated, rising ground) disappears.
• RA decreases to 50 ft and
rising runway (with tape display of altitude incorporated, rising ground) reappears.
• Stick shaker activates.
• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights illuminate.
STALL WARN TEST Switch ............................................................................................................ Release
Check # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out and stick shaker off.
NOTE: Hold STALL WARN TEST switch for a minimum of 10 s prior to release.
STALL WARN TEST Switch (at TEST 2) .............................................................................................. Hold
Check for indications equal to ‘TEST 1’, except # 2 STALL SYST FAIL caution light illuminates.
NOTE: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFDs and MFDs during the Stall Warning test.
[END]

STALL WARNING TEST [with MS 4-457056, MS 4-126263 or MS 4-126307 Incorporated]


STALL WARN TEST Switch .................................................................................................. TEST 1, Release
• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights illuminate.
• Stick shaker activates.
• # 1 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out and stick shaker off.

STALL WARN TEST Switch .................................................................................................. TEST 2, Release


Check for indications equal to ‘TEST 1’, except # 2 STALL SYST FAIL caution lights illuminates.
[END]

RUDDER ACTUATOR TEST

[with MS 4-113655 Not Incorporated]


Nose Wheel STEERING Switch ................................................................................................................ OFF
RUD 1 PUSH OFF Switch ................................................................................................................ Push OFF
Observe illumination of # 1 RUD HYD caution light.
Rudder Pedals ............................................................................................................... Move Left and Right
Check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD for rudder travel.
RUD 1 PUSH OFF Switch .................................................................................................................. Push ON
Observe # 1 RUD HYD caution light out
RUD 2 PUSH OFF Switch ................................................................................................................ Push OFF
Observe illumination of # 2 RUD HYD caution light.
Rudder Pedals ................................................................................................................ Move Left and Right
Check PFCS indication on # 1 MFD for rudder travel.
RUD 2 PUSH OFF Switch .................................................................................................................. Push ON
Observe # 2 RUD HYD caution light out
Nose Wheel STEERING Switch .................................................................................................................. On
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT DOOR EMERGENCY ACCESS TEST

[with MS 4-309218 or MS 4-309221 Incorporated]

Flight Compartment Door ................................................................................................ Closed and Locked


Check BAGG DOOR, CKPT DOOR, AUTO UNLK and FAIL advisory lights
and INTERNAL DOORS caution light out.

FLIGHT ATTENDANT Emergency Access Switch .......................................................... Momentarily Press


Check INTERNAL DOORS caution and AUTO UNLK advisory lights illuminate.

INTERNAL DOORS Switch ..................................................................................................................... DENY


Check AUTO UNLK advisory and INTERNAL DOORS caution lights out
and flight compartment door closed and locked.
[END]

[with Option - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]

Flight Compartment Door ................................................................................................ Closed and Locked


Check CKPT DOOR, AUTO UNLK and FAIL advisory lights
and COCKPIT DOOR caution light out.

FLIGHT ATTENDANT Emergency Access Switch .......................................................... Press Momentarily


Check COCKPIT DOOR caution and AUTO UNLK advisory lights illuminate.

INTERNAL DOORS Switch ..................................................................................................................... DENY


Check AUTO UNLK advisory and COCKPIT DOOR caution lights out
and flight compartment door closed and locked.
[END]

PRIMARY, MULTI-FUNCTION and ENGINE DISPLAYS POWER RESET

Pilot’s and Co-Pilot’s PFD OFF / BRT Selectors (EFIS Control Panel) .................................. OFF then BRT

Pilot’s and Co-Pilot’s MFD OFF / BRT Selectors (EFIS Control Panel) .................................. OFF then BRT

ED OFF / BRT Selector (ESID Control Panel) ........................................................................... OFF then BRT

NOTE: The removal of all aircraft electrical power will accomplish the intent of the power reset of the
PFDs, MFDs and ED.

[END]

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS

The following tests are not 24 h System Checks, however they are to be done as required if flight into icing
conditions is anticipated.
ICE PROTECTION CHECKS
AIRFRAME
DEICE PRESS Indicator .................................................................................. Check 18  3 psi on each Dial
AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Switch ........................................................................................................ FAST
During one complete cycle (60 s) execute the following checks:
• Make sure the WING advisory lights illuminate and go off sequentially in pairs, commencing with the out-
board pair and ending with the inboard pair, followed by the inboard TAIL then the outboard TAIL.
NOTE: The sequence of the WING 3rd and 4th advisory lights on the left side is reversed.
The correct sequence is as follows:
ICE PROTECTION

6
TAIL 6
5 5

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT AIRFRAME


OFF OFF MANUAL
SLOW SELECT
MANUAL

FAST

1 2 4 3 WING 4 3 2 1

5 6

NOTE
Manual switch positions and
related indicator light 6
sequence correspond with
deice boot inflation sequence
shown below. Numbers do
not actually appear on panel.
5

3 6 4

5 4
3 2
1
f b
• Check the DEICE PRESS indicator needles fluctuate in phase with the indicator lights.
• Check that the left engine intake boot advisory light illuminates with the inboard tail advisory lights and the
right engine intake boot advisory light illuminates with the outboard tail advisory light in the TAIL boot
sequence.
• Check that the cycle recommences after 24 s dwell period then AIRFRAME MODE SELECT - OFF.
AIRFRAME MANUAL SELECT Switch ................................................................................................. Rotate
Observe WING, TAIL and ENGINE INTAKE advisory lights illuminate as selected.
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EXPANDED PROCEDURES and CHECKLISTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

ICE PROTECTION CHECKS (cont’d)

PROPELLER

PROP Selector .......................................................................................................................................... TEST


Check PROPS advisory lights illuminate individually and go out in sequence through one cycle.
The normal operating (green arc) on the OIL temperature Indication on ED changes to 55 to 107°C.

NOTE: In the event that the PROP selector is released early from the TEST position, wait 30 s before
repeating test.

PROP Selector ............................................................................................................................................ OFF


Check the normal operating (green arc) on the Oil Temperature indicator changes to 0 to 107°C.

ENGINE INTAKE DOORS

ENGINE INTAKE DOORS Switches ....................................................................................................... Press


Check CLOSED advisory lights go out and the OPEN / HTR advisory lights illuminate.

ENGINE INTAKE Switches ....................................................................................................................... Push


Check CLOSED advisory lights turn on.

NOTE: The HTR advisory light may not turn on if SAT is > 15°C.

WINDSHIELD HEAT

WINDSHIELD HEAT Selector ................................................................................................................. NORM


Check WSHLD CTRL caution light out.

NOTE: It will require a period of 5 min in NORM to confirm correct windshield heat operation.

STALL PROTECTION SYSTEM

REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................ INCR


Check [INCR REF SPEED] appears on ED.

REF SPEEDS Switch .................................................................................................................................. OFF


Check [INCR REF SPEED] disappears on ED.

* SYSTEM CHECK ONCE EVERY 24 h (FLYING DAY)


AUTOFEATHER .......................................................................................................................................... Test
Fire Detection ............................................................................................................................................. Test
BAGGAGE SMOKE Warning (AFT and FWD) .......................................................................................... Test
STALL WARNing 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... Test
ADC 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................................................ Test
RUDDER Actuator ...................................................................................................................................... Test
Flight Compartment Door Emergency Access .......................................................................... As Required
PFD / MFD / ED Power Reset ....................................................................................................... As Required
ICE PROTECTION .............................................................................................................................. As Req'd

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2.17.5.6 TAXI CHECK


The following items are to be checked during the taxi phase.
However, they should be completed early enough so as to allow both pilots to monitor their surroundings while
taxiing to the active runway.
TAXI Light ..................................................................................................................................... As Required
Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set
Make sure the current altimeter setting is on
the pilot’s and co-pilot’s barometric altimeters and the standby altimeter.
Compare altitude indications on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PFD.
NOTE: Altimeter altitude readout must be within 60 ft below 5000 ft and
vary linearly to 100 ft at 10000 ft cross check with standby altimeter in case of mismatch.
Flight Instruments .................................................................................................................................. Check
Check and set as required.
NOTE: [with MS 4-126211 Not Incorporated] the standby compass is unreliable with landing approach
and flare lights selected on.
TANK 1 AUX PUMP / TANK 2 AUX PUMP Switches .................................................................................. ON
Check TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights illuminate.
AUTOFEATHER Switch ...................................................................................................................... SELECT
Check autofeather SELECT advisory light illuminates on PROPELLER CONTROL panel and
A/F SELECT appears on ED
CAUTION: If A/F ARM advisory fails to appear on ED when Power Levers are advanced to the
Rating detent, take-off must be rejected.
FLAPS Lever .............................................................................................................................. Set / Indicator
Confirm desired take-off setting on FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.
TRIMs ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Set
Set the 3 trim controls:
• Aileron and rudder trim indicators to 0 position
• Elevator trim indicator within the white take-off (TO) range.

TAKE-OFF ELEVATOR TRIM vs CG


CG - % MAC TAKE-OFF RANGE
FORWARD 13.8% AFT END
AFT 36% FORWARD END

NOTES: 1. When setting the elevator trim, holding the elevator trim switch for greater than 3 s will
cause the “elevator trim in motion’ audio tone to sound and the ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT
OFF switch PUSH OFF advisory light to illuminate.
2. [with MS 4-126383 Not Incorporated]: To avoid possible activation of the Take-off Configu-
ration aural warning, with a Centre of Gravity at / or near the FWD or AFT Limit, set the
ELEVATOR TRIM with the trim pointer “one half of the pointer's width” inside the forward
edge (with AFT CG) or inside the aft edge (with FWD CG) of the TO trim band.
Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX
Move CONDITION LEVERS to MAX position and set friction as required. Check NTOP appears on ED.
T/O WARN ................................................................................................................................................. TEST
Select T/O WARN switch to TEST and hold.
Confirm take-off warning horn does not sound then release switch.
NOTE: The take-off warning horn will sound if any of the following conditions are not met:
- Inboard or outboard spoilers are extended,
- Elevator trim is outside of the take-off range,
- Emergency Brake lever set to Park,
- One or both Condition Levers not set to MAX,
- Flap position outside the range of 5o to 15o.
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TAXI CHECK (cont’d)

PITOT STATIC Heat Switches ..................................................................................................................... On


Set PITOT STATIC ports switches to STBY, 1 and 2 positions.

ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required


Make sure de-icing and anti-icing switches are set as required for take-off in the ambient conditions.
For Ice Protection Procedures refer to Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

CAUTION / WARNING Lights ................................................................................................................. Check


Make sure all caution and warning light annunciators are off unless stated in MEL.

Flight Clearances ............................................................................................................................. Reviewed

Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................... Secure


Notify the cabin crew member(s) on the PA system to secure the cabin for take-off.

TAXI CHECK

TAXI Light ..................................................................................................................................... As Required

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set

Flight Instruments .................................................................................................................................. Check

TANK AUX PUMPS 1 and 2 ......................................................................................................................... ON

AUTOFEATHER ................................................................................................................................... SELECT

FLAPS ........................................................................................................................................ Set / Indicator

TRIMs ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Set

Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX

T/O WARN ................................................................................................................................................. TEST

PITOT STATIC Heat ...................................................................................................................................... On

ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required

CAUTION / WARNING Lights ................................................................................................................. Check

Flight Clearances ............................................................................................................................. Reviewed

Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................... Secure

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2.17.5.7 LINE-UP

These items should be done as early as possible after being cleared to line up on to the active runway.

This allows both pilots to monitor runway surroundings before and while entering the active runway.

Flight Attendant Notification ...................................................................................................... As Required


Notify the cabin crew members that the clearance for take-off has been received.

BLEED Air 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................. MIN / As Required


• Turn the BLEED FLOW CONTROL rotary knob to MIN.
• Set the BLEED switches to OFF
(if take-off with Bleed “ON”, AOM Supplement 2 and / or AFM Supplement 21, set BLEED 1 and 2 to ON).

A/COL ..................................................................................................................................................... WHITE

Transponder / TCAS .................................................................................................................................... On


Make sure the correct transponder code is inserted, then
set the transponder to ON / ALT on the ARCDU panel by pressing line select key 4R (ATC) on ARCDU for
more than 2 s.
Observe TA ONLY is annunciated on EHSI / PFD and TA ONLY AUTO is annunciated on the ND / MFD.

Flight Controls ............................................................................................................................. Check / Free


Check the operation and freedom of movement of flight controls and spoilers through full travel and
note appropriate PFCS indications on # 1 MFD.

NOTE: Full spoiler extension is indicated by a pointer position defined by assuming the full extension
index mark is shifted 1 arc width down.

FLIGHT / TAXI Switch .......................................................................................................................... FLIGHT


Make sure the FLIGHT / TAXI switch on the GLARESHIELD is in the FLIGHT position.
Check SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights turn on and the PFCS indication on # 1 MFD
shows LI, RI and LO, RO spoilers extend.

NOTE: Full spoiler extension is indicated by a pointer position defined by assuming the full extension
index mark is shifted 1 arc width down.

LANDING / TAXI Lights ...................................................................................................................... On / OFF


The taxi light may be turned off at this time.

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LINE-UP

F/A Notification ............................................................................................................................. As Required

BLEED Air 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................. MIN / As Required

A/COL ..................................................................................................................................................... WHITE

Transponder / TCAS ..................................................................................................................................... On

Flight Controls ............................................................................................................................. Check / Free

FLIGHT / TAXI Switch ........................................................................................................................... FLIGHT

LANDING / TAXI Lights ...................................................................................................................... On / OFF

NOTE: Before Entering Icing Conditions, see Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16.

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2.17.5.8 AFTER TAKE-OFF

At a positive rate of climb (indicated on the altimeter and IVSI):


LANDING GEAR ........................................................................................................................................... UP
Select the landing gear selector UP and make sure the landing gear retracts.
Amber light in the selector handle, amber and red undercarriage advisory lights turn on then go off.
All lights should be off when the gear is up and locked.

Minimum Airspeed ........................................................................................................................... V2 + 10 kt

After commencement of 3rd segment (minimum 400 ft AGL):


Minimum Airspeed .............................................................................................. Final Take-off Climb Speed

At or above Flap Retraction Initiation Speed (VFRI):


FLAPS ............................................................................................................................................................. 0°
Set flap selector lever to 0°, check flap indicator and make sure flaps retract to 0°.

AUTOFEATHER ........................................................................................................................................... Off


Push the AUTOFEATHER switch-light and make sure:
• Autofeather SELECT advisory light turns off on the PROPELLER CONTROL panel,
• A/F SELECT indication on the ED turns off.

Climb POWER .............................................................................................................................................. Set


CLIMB at 900 RPM:
• Set the CONDITION LEVERS to 900 RPM.
CLIMB at 850 RPM:
• Set the CONDITION LEVERS to 850 RPM and then
push the MCL push-button on the ENGINE CONTROL panel.

BLEED Air 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................... On / As Required


• Set BLEED CONTROL switches to 1 and 2 positions.
• Turn BLEED Air Flow CONTROL rotary selector to NORM or MAX.

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL Switches ................................................................................... Normal


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure
[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated] advisory lights out.

TANK AUX PUMPS 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................... Off


Check TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights out.

Engine Temperatures & Pressures ....................................................................................................... Check


Check all engine instruments on the ED are within limits (no red or yellow indication).

ICE PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................ As Required


Make sure de-icing and anti-icing switches are set as required for the ambient conditions.
For Ice Protection Procedures refer to Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

CABIN Pressurization & TEMP CONTROL ........................................................................................... Check


Monitor the cabin pressurization panel to make sure the cabin is pressurizing.
Set Cabin and Flight COMPARTMENT Temperature controls as required.

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................... As Required

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AFTER TAKE-OFF

LANDING GEAR ........................................................................................................................................... UP

FLAPS ............................................................................................................................................................ 0°

AUTOFEATHER ............................................................................................................................................ Off

Climb POWER .............................................................................................................................................. Set

BLEED Air 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................ On / As Required

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ................................................................................................... Normal

TANK AUX PUMPS 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................... Off

Engine Temperatures & Pressures ....................................................................................................... Check

ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required

CABIN Pressurization & TEMP CONTROL ........................................................................................... Check

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................... As Required

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2.17.5.9 CRUISE

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set


When required, set current altimeter setting on standby altimeter, pilot’s and co-pilot’s altimeters.
Set the current altimeter setting on the Barometric Correction Indicator on the cabin altitude control panel.
Cross check all altimeters.

NOTE: Altimeter altitude readout must be within 60 ft below 5000 ft and


vary linearly to 170 ft at 25000 ft.

Cross check with standby altimeter in case of mismatch.

With Integrated Standby Instrument [with MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883 Not Incorporated],


the standby altimeter readings have to be within the tolerances specified in the Table
published in Sub-Chapter 2.3 (ALTIMETER SETTING AND CHECKING).

POWER ......................................................................................................................................................... Set

NORMAL CRUISE with 850 RPM:


• Set the CONDITION LEVERS to 850 RPM.

MAX CRUISE with 900 RPM:


• Set the CONDITION LEVERS to 900 RPM and then push the MCR pushbutton on the ENGINE CONTROL
panel.

CABIN Pressure ...................................................................................................................................... Check

Monitor the Cabin Pressurization Panel and make sure:


• Cabin Altitude RATE of Climb has stabilized at 0.
• Cabin ALT indicates correct cabin altitude for ambient altitude.
• Cabin DIFF pressure indicates a maximum of 5.46  0.1 psi.

LIGHTS ......................................................................................................................................... As Required

CRUISE

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set

POWER ......................................................................................................................................................... Set

CABIN Pressure ...................................................................................................................................... Check

LIGHTS ......................................................................................................................................... As Required

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2.17.5.10 DESCENT

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set


When required, set current altimeter setting on standby altimeter, pilot’s and co-pilot’s altimeters.
Set the current altimeter setting on the Barometric Correction Indicator on the cabin altitude control panel.
Cross-check all altimeters.

NOTE: Altimeter altitude readout must be within  60 ft at SL and vary linearly to  170 ft at 25000 ft.
Cross-check with standby altimeter in case of mismatch.

Approach / Landing Briefing ............................................................................................................... Review


Ensure the approach and landing briefing has been completed.

CABIN ALTITUDE Controls ........................................................................................................................ Set


Set the destination field elevation on the Cabin Altitude Indicator.

ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required


If icing conditions exist or are anticipated, make sure ice protection is selected for the ambient conditions.
Comply with Icing Procedures on Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

DESCENT

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set

Approach / Landing Briefing ............................................................................................................... Review

CABIN ALTITUDE Controls ........................................................................................................................ Set

ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required

NOTE: Before Entering Icing Conditions see Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

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2.17.5.11 APPROACH

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set


When required, set current altimeter setting on standby altimeter, pilot’s and co-pilot’s altimeters.
Set the current altimeter setting on the Barometric Correction Indicator on the cabin altitude control panel.
Cross-check all altimeters.

NOTE: Altimeter altitude readout must be within 60 ft at SL and vary linearly to  170 ft at 25000 ft.
Cross-check with standby altimeter in case of mismatch.

LIGHTS ......................................................................................................................................... As Required

GPWS LANDING FLAP ........................................................................................................................... Select


Set the GPWS LANDING FLAP switch to the desired landing flap configuration
for correct GPWS performance and check appropriate 10°, 15° or 35° advisory light turns on.

FUEL TRANSFER Switch ............................................................................................................................ Off


• Make sure fuel asymmetry is within 272 kg (600 lb).
• FUEL TRANSFER switch is off.
• VALVE on MFD indicates CLOSED.

TANK AUX PUMP 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................ ON


Make sure the TANK 1 and TANK 2 AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP switch-lights are ON.

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL Switches .......................................................................................... ON


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure
[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated]
advisory lights illuminate.

HYD PRESS & QTY ................................................................................................................................. Check

Make sure the following hydraulic indicators on the MFD show:


• Standby Pressure – 2800 - 3000 psi
• Main Pressure 1 & 2 – 2900 - 3100 psi
• System Quantity (minimum):
# 1 System 40%
# 2 System 40%
# 3 System 45%

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On


Set fasten belts and no smoking signs to FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING position.

CAUTION / WARNING Lights ................................................................................................................. Check


Check the caution / warning lights panel and make sure no caution or warning lights are on.
If due to a non-normal situation, one or more caution or warning lights are on, the lights and related system
considerations for landing must be reviewed before landing.

Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................... Secure


Confirm with the Cabin Crew that the cabin is secure for landing.

- If icing conditions exist or are anticipated, make sure ice protection is selected for the ambient conditions.
Comply with the Icing Procedures on Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

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APPROACH

Altimeters ..................................................................................................................................................... Set

LIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................... As Required

GPWS LANDING FLAP .......................................................................................................................... Select

FUEL TRANSFER Switch ............................................................................................................................. Off

TANK AUX PUMP 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... ON

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................................... ON

HYD PRESS & QTY ................................................................................................................................. Check

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On

CAUTION / WARNING Lights ................................................................................................................. Check

Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................... Secure

NOTE: Before Entering Icing Conditions see Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16

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2.17.5.12 LANDING

ICE PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................ As Required


If icing conditions exist or are anticipated, make sure ice protection is selected for the ambient conditions.
For Ice Protection Procedures refer to Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16.

LANDING GEAR ...................................................................................................................... Down / 3 Green

FLAPS ......................................................................................................................................... Set / Indicator


Check the FLAPS selector lever and make sure it is set to 10°, 15° or 35° and
the flap indicator on the MFD shows 10°, 15° or 35°.

Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX

BLEED Air 1 and 2 ....................................................................................................................... As Required

• Turn the BLEED FLOW CONTROL rotary knob to MIN.


• Turn BLEED 1 and 2 off.
(If landing with Bleed “ON”, AOM Supplement 2 and / or AFM Supplement 21, turn BLEED 1 and 2 on).
• Check Cabin Differential maximum 1.0 psi.

NOTE: If Cabin Differential is greater than 1.0 psi refer to Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.12.

Flight Attendant Notification ...................................................................................................... As Required

LANDING

ICE PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................ As Required

LANDING GEAR ...................................................................................................................... Down / 3 Green

FLAP .................................................................................................................................................... Set / Ind

Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX

BLEED Air 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................. MIN / As Required

F/A Notification ............................................................................................................................ As Required

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2.17.5.13 AFTER LANDING

CONTROL LOCK Lever ............................................................................................................................... ON


Pull FLIGHT CONTROL LOCK lever aft until it locks.
Transponder ................................................................................................................................. As Required
Set the transponder to SBY on the ARCDU
by pressing line select key 4R on ARCDU for more than 2 s, when required.
Radar .......................................................................................................................................................... SBY
FLAPS Lever .................................................................................................................................................. 0°
Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.
TANK 1 AUX PUMP and TANK 2 AUX PUMP Switches ............................................................................. Off
Check TANK 1 AUX PUMP ON and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights out.
YD .................................................................................................................................................................. Off
FLIGHT / TAXI Switch ................................................................................................................................ TAXI
Check spoilers ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights out and
PFCS indication shows LI, RI and LO, RO SPOILERS retracted.
A/COL ......................................................................................................................................................... RED
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................................................................................................... As Required
Normally landing and flare lights are switched off, the taxi lights on.
ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required
If icing conditions exist or are anticipated, make sure ice protection is selected for the ambient conditions.
For Ice Protection Procedures refer to Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16.
MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE
APU (if applicable) ......................................................................................................................... As Required
BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 Switches ................................................................................................ As Required

AFTER LANDING

CONTROL LOCK ......................................................................................................................................... ON


Transponder ................................................................................................................................. As Required
RADAR ....................................................................................................................................................... SBY
FLAPS ............................................................................................................................................................ 0°
TANK AUX PUMPS 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................... Off
YD .................................................................................................................................................................. Off
FLIGHT / TAXI Switch ................................................................................................................................ TAXI
A/COL ......................................................................................................................................................... RED
Lights ............................................................................................................................................ As Required
ICE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... As Required
MAIN BUS TIE ............................................................................................................................................... Tie
APU (if applicable) ......................................................................................................................... As Required
BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ....................................................................................................................... As Required

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2.17.5.14 SHUT-DOWN

TAXI Light ................................................................................................................................................... OFF

EMERG BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................ On

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL Switches ................................................................................... Normal


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure
[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated] advisory lights out.

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................. START & FEATHER


Allow engines to stabilize for 30 s minimum before shut-down.

Passenger Signs ........................................................................................................................................ OFF

Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................. OFF

RADAR ........................................................................................................................................................ OFF

Transponder ............................................................................................................................................. STBY

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... MIN / OFF


• Turn the BLEED Air Flow CONTROL rotary knob to MIN.
• Set BLEED 1 and 2 switches to OFF.

APU / GPU .................................................................................................................................... As Required

EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................ OFF

Condition Levers (30 s) ................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF

LIGHTS ......................................................................................................................................... As Required

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ........................................................ As Required
If electrical power is to be removed from the aircraft prior to the next flight,
continue with the following Last Flight shut-down procedure:

2.17.5.15 LAST FLIGHT

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ................................................................................... OFF

All Displays .................................................................................................................................................. Off

ANTI SKID ................................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set ANTI SKID switch to OFF position and check:
• INBD ANTI SKID and OUTBD ANTI SKID caution lights are illuminated.

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ...................................................................... OFF

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SHUT-DOWN

TAXI Light ................................................................................................................................................... OFF

EMERG BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................ On

STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ................................................................................................... Normal

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC

Condition Levers .............................................................................................................. START & FEATHER

Passenger Signs ........................................................................................................................................ OFF

Nose Wheel STEERING ............................................................................................................................. OFF

RADAR ........................................................................................................................................................ OFF

Transponder ............................................................................................................................................ STBY

BLEED AIR 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................................... MIN / OFF

APU / GPU ..................................................................................................................................... As Required

EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................. OFF

Condition Levers (30 s) ................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF

LIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................... As Required

BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ......................................................... As Required

LAST FLIGHT

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] .................................................................................... OFF

All Displays ................................................................................................................................................... Off

ANTI SKID ................................................................................................................................................... OFF

MAIN, AUX & STBY BATT Switches ......................................................................................................... OFF

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF

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2.17.5.16 ICE PROTECTION PROCEDURES

2.17.5.16.1 TAKE-OFF IN or INTO ICING CONDITIONS

PRE TAKE-OFF CHECKS:

ENGINE INTAKE DOORS Switches ........................................................................................................ Press


Check OPN / HTR advisory lights illuminate.
WINDSHIELD HEAT Selector ................................................................................................................ NORM
DEICE PRESS Indicator .................................................................................. Check 18  3 psi on each Dial
PROP Selector ............................................................................................................................................. ON
Observe the normal operating (green arc) on the OIL temperature indication on ED changes to 55°C to 107°C.

NOTE: With SAT greater than + 5°C, the PROPS advisory lights will not illuminate.

NOTE: [with MS 4-113553 Not Incorporated]:


To ensure engine air inlet ice protection, it is acceptable to set take-off power with a minimum
oil temperature of 55°C (OIL temperature indication on ED in the yellow arc).
Oil temperature must reach 65°C or greater (OIL temperature indication on ED in the green
arc) within 3 min after take-off power is set.

AFTER TAKE-OFF:

At 400 ft AGL, commencement of 3rd Segment:


Increase Airspeed to VCLIMB + 20 kt.
FLAPS Lever ...................................................................................................................................... 0° at VFRI
At flap retraction initiation speed flap 5° and 10° or flap 15°.
REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................ INCR
Check [INCR REF SPEED] appears on ED.

CAUTION: If airspeed is not increased before REF SPEEDS switch is set to INCR, stall warning
may occur.

At 400 ft AGL, continuation of 2nd Segment:


Airspeed .............................................................................................................................................. Increase
Increase airspeed to V2 + 20 kt (Flap 5°, 10° and 15°).
REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................ INCR
Check [INCR REF SPEED] appears on ED.

CAUTION: If airspeed is not increased before REF SPEEDS switch is set to INCR, stall warning
may occur.

On initial detection of ice:


AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Knob .......................................................................................................... FAST

At commencement of 3rd segment:


Increase Airspeed to VCLIMB + 20 kt
FLAPS Lever ...................................................................................................................................... 0° at VFRI
At flap retraction initiation speed flap 5° and 10° or flap 15° + 20 kt.

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2.17.5.16.2 FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS

BEFORE ENTERING ICING CONDITIONS or WHEN ICE IS DETECTED or WHEN FLASHING “ICE
DETECTED” ADVISORY APPEARS ON ED

ENGINE INTAKE Door Switches ............................................................................................................ Press


Check OPN / HTR advisory lights illuminate.

PROP Selector ............................................................................................................................................. ON


Observe PROPS advisory lights illuminate individually and go out in sequence and
the normal operating (green arc) on the oil temperature indication on ED change to 65°C to 107°C.

NOTE: The effectiveness of the propeller de-icing system can be improved and propeller vibration
reduced by operation of the propellers at 1020 RPM.

REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................ INCR


Check [INCR REF SPEED] appears on ED.

WINDSHIELD HEAT Selector ................................................................................................................. NORM


If ice forms on the forward edge of pilot’s side window:

PLT SIDE WDO / HT Switch ........................................................................................................................ ON

DEICE PRESS Indicator ................................................................................... Check 18  3 psi on each Dial

NOTE: To ensure de-ice pressure is maintained at 15 psi or greater during descent, holding and
approach, it may be necessary to increase NL by advancing POWER levers.

CLIMB, CRUISE and DESCENT IN ICING CONDITIONS

On initial detection of ice:


Minimum Airspeed:
• Climb - Final Take-off Climb Speed + 20 kt.
• Descend - 1.23 VSR flap 0° + 25 kt.

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Knob ........................................................................................... FAST or SLOW


Depending on the rate of ice accumulation.
Check WING and TAIL advisory lights illuminate sequentially in pairs.

NOTE: Monitor ice accumulation between boot cycles to confirm that the selected AIRFRAME MODE
rate (FAST or SLOW) is appropriate.
When using the wing inspection lights, the inboard boot area only, visible from the flight
compartment, is sufficiently illuminated for assessing ice accumulation.

CAUTION: An accumulation of ice on the airplane may change the stall characteristics, stall speed,
or warning margin provided by the stall warning system.

Monitor WING and TAIL advisory lights for normal operation.

When ice accumulation is no longer detected and the ICE DETECTED advisory is not present on the ED:
- Continue to operate the boots for 2 complete cycles.

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FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS (cont’d)

Then:
AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ....................................................................................................... OFF
When the aircraft is aerodynamically clean:

NOTE: The aircraft can only be considered aerodynamically clean when all ice is removed from the
visible leading edges and wing tips.

REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................. OFF


Check [INCR REF SPEED] disappears on ED.
Minimum airspeed 1.23 VSR flap 0° or Approach and VREF flap 5°, 10° and 15°.

HOLDING, APPROACH and LANDING IN ICING CONDITIONS

NOTES: 1. When holding in icing conditions flap must be at 0°.


2. To maintain the minimum engine oil temperature of 65°C during descent, holding and
approach, in icing conditions, it may be necessary to increase engine power.
The increase in engine power will be limited by the allowable maximum airspeed appropri-
ate to VMO, VLO, VFE, aircraft system malfunctions, turbulence and ATC instructions.

On initial detection of ice:

Table 2.17-1 Increase Speeds and Landing Field Length, as follows:

FLAP VAPP VGA VREF LFL HOLDING


0° + 25 kt + 20 kt + 25 kt - 190 kt MIN
5° + 20 kt + 20 kt + 20 kt - -
10° + 20 kt + 20 kt + 20 kt + 25% -
15° + 20 kt + 20 kt + 20 kt + 25% -
35° - - + 15 kt + 20% -

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ..................................................................................................... FAST


Check WING and TAIL advisory lights illuminate sequentially in pairs.

HOLDING, APPROACH and LANDING AFTER FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS or ICING IS NO LONGER
DETECTED and THE ICE DETECTED ADVISORY DISAPPEARES ON ED
Minimum airspeed as above (Holding, Approach and Landing in Icing Conditions).
Continue to operate the boots for 2 complete cycles.

Then:
AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ....................................................................................................... OFF

When the aircraft is aerodynamically clean:

NOTE: The aircraft can only be considered aerodynamically clean when all ice is removed from the
visible leading edges and wing tips.

REF SPEEDS Switch ................................................................................................................................. OFF


Check [INCR REF SPEED] disappears on ED.
Minimum airspeed 1.23 VSR Flap 0° or Approach and VREF Flap 5°, 10° and 15°.

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3.0 NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL and SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES ..................................... 3.0-1
3.0.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3.0-1

3.1 EXPANDED EMERGENCY and ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS .................... 3.1-1


3.1.1 AIR CONDITIONING, PRESSURIZATION and PNEUMATICS ............................................ 3.1-1
3.1.1.1 RAPID DEPRESURIZATION / EMERGENCY DESCENT ..................................................... 3.1-1
3.1.1.2 UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT (Bleeds ON) .............................................................................. 3.1-1
3.1.1.3 RAM VENTILATION (Bleeds OFF) ......................................................................................... 3.1-2
3.1.1.4 FUSELAGE DOORS (Warning Light) ..................................................................................... 3.1-2
3.1.1.5 INTERNAL BAGGAGE DOOR UNLOCKED .......................................................................... 3.1-3
3.1.1.6 FAILURE OF REMOTE LATCH OF FLIGHT COMPARTMENT DOOR ................................. 3.1-3
3.1.1.7 EMERGENCY OPENING OF FLIGHT COMPARTMENT DOOR
(Door Jammed) ...................................................................................................................... 3.1-3
3.1.1.8 AIRSTAIR DOOR, FAILURE TO OPEN ................................................................................. 3.1-4
3.1.1.9 CABIN PRESS (Warning Light) or CABIN PRESSURIZATION FAILURE............................... 3.1-4
3.1.1.10 LOSS OF CABIN ALTITUDE, CABIN RATE and CABIN DIFF INDICATORS
(All Indicators at Zero) ........................................................................................................... 3.1-5
3.1.1.11 CABIN DIFFERENTIAL GREATER THAN 1.0 PSI ON APPROACH ..................................... 3.1-5
3.1.1.12 CRACKED WINDSHIELD ....................................................................................................... 3.1-5
3.1.1.13 CABIN PACK HOT or FLT COMPT PACK HOT (Caution Lights) ........................................... 3.1-5
3.1.1.14 CABIN PACK HOT and FLT COMPT PACK HOT (Caution Lights) ........................................ 3.1-6
3.1.1.15 FLT COMPT PACK HOT and CABIN DUCT HOT or
CABIN PACK HOT and FLT COMPT DUCT HOT (Caution Lights) ........................................ 3.1-6
3.1.1.16 CABIN DUCT HOT or FLT COMPT DUCT HOT (Caution Lights) .......................................... 3.1-6
3.1.1.17 # 1 BLEED HOT or # 2 BLEED HOT (Caution Lights) ........................................................... 3.1-7
3.1.1.18 # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT (Caution Lights) ......................................................... 3.1-7
3.1.1.19 # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT (Caution Lights) ON TAKE-OFF ................................ 3.1-7

3.1.2 APU, ENGINES and PROPELLERS ...................................................................................... 3.1-8


3.1.2.1 ABORTED ENGINE START ................................................................................................... 3.1-8
3.1.2.2 NO STARTER CUT OUT ........................................................................................................ 3.1-8
3.1.2.3 STARTER FAILURE on the GROUND ................................................................................... 3.1-8
3.1.2.4 CLEARING AN ENGINE ........................................................................................................ 3.1-9
3.1.2.5 APU FIRE ............................................................................................................................... 3.1-9
3.1.2.6 POST APU AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN ................................................................................ 3.1-9
3.1.2.7 APU START FAILURE .......................................................................................................... 3.1-10
3.1.2.8 APU STARTER FAILURE ..................................................................................................... 3.1-10
3.1.2.9 APU (Caution Light) ............................................................................................................... 3.1-11
3.1.2.10 APU BLEED AIR OVERHEAT
(FLT COMPT DUCT HOT or CABIN DUCT HOT or CABIN PACK HOT or FLT COMPT PACK HOT -
Caution Lights) ....................................................................................................................... 3.1-11
3.1.2.11 ON-GROUND EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................ 3.1-12
3.1.2.12 ENGINE AIRSTART ............................................................................................................. 3.1-13
3.1.2.13 STARTER FAILURE IN FLIGHT ........................................................................................... 3.1-15
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3.1.2.14 ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE .............................................................................................. 3.1-15


3.1.2.15 ABNORMAL OIL TEMPERATURE IN FLIGHT
(OIL TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 107°C).............................................................................. 3.1-16
3.1.2.16 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BELOW 65°C (Propeller De-Icing ON In Flight) .................. 3.1-16
3.1.2.17 CHECK FIRE DET (Warning Light) and FAULT A or FAULT B (Advisory Light)
(Fire Detector Loop Failure) ................................................................................................. 3.1-17
3.1.2.18 CHECK FIRE DET (Warning Light) and BTL LOW (Advisory Light)
(Fire Bottle Pressure Low) ................................................................................................... 3.1-17
3.1.2.19 # 1 ENG FADEC FAIL or # 2 ENG FADEC FAIL (Warning Light) ......................................... 3.1-17
3.1.2.20 # 1 ENG FADEC or # 2 ENG FADEC (Caution Light) ........................................................... 3.1-17
3.1.2.21 POWERPLANT (ED Advisory) .............................................................................................. 3.1-17
3.1.2.22 PROPELLER OVERSPEED ................................................................................................. 3.1-18
3.1.2.23 DUAL PROPELLER OVERSPEED
(Both Propellers increase above 1020 RPM and
# 1 PEC and # 2 PEC Caution Lights illuminate)................................................................... 3.1-19
3.1.2.24 # 1 PEC or # 2 PEC (Caution Light) ...................................................................................... 3.1-20
3.1.2.25 UNSCHEDULED PROPELLER FEATHERING .................................................................... 3.1-20
3.1.2.26 PROPELLER GROUND RANGE ADVISORY LIGHT CYCLING .......................................... 3.1-20
3.1.2.27 ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (In Flight) ................................................................... 3.1-21
3.1.2.28 ENGINE FAILURE ON APPROACH GO-AROUND ............................................................. 3.1-23

3.1.3 AUTOFLIGHT - FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS and NAVIGATION .............................................. 3.1-24


3.1.3.1 MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE UP or TRIM NOSE DN or
TRIM L WING DN or TRIM R WING DN] (Message on PFD)................................................ 3.1-24
3.1.3.2 AP PITCH TRIM FAIL (Message on PFD) ............................................................................ 3.1-24
3.1.3.3 AUTO TRIM FAIL (Message on PFD) ................................................................................... 3.1-24
3.1.3.4 AP DISENGAGED or AP / YD DISENGAGED
(Flashing PFD Message and Red AP DISENG Light) ........................................................ 3.1-24
3.1.3.5 YD DISENGAGED (Flashing PFD Message) ....................................................................... 3.1-25
3.1.3.6 AFCS CONTROLLER INOP (Message on PFD) .................................................................. 3.1-25
3.1.3.7 AFCS FAIL (Message on PFD) ............................................................................................. 3.1-25
3.1.3.8 L FD FAIL or R FD FAIL (Message on PFD) ......................................................................... 3.1-26
3.1.3.9 YD NOT CENTERED (Message on PFD) ............................................................................. 3.1-26
3.1.3.10 HDG FAIL (Message on affected PFD) ................................................................................. 3.1-26
3.1.3.11 ATT FAIL (Messages on PFD) .............................................................................................. 3.1-27
3.1.3.12 PITCH MISMATCH or ROLL MISMATCH (Messages on PFD) ............................................ 3.1-27
3.1.3.13 IAS FAIL and / or ALT FAIL (Messages on PFD) .................................................................. 3.1-27
3.1.3.14 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY FAILURE ................................................................................ 3.1-28
3.1.3.15 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY FAILURE ................................................................................. 3.1-28
3.1.3.16 ENGINE DISPLAY FAILURE ................................................................................................ 3.1-28
3.1.3.17 CHECK ED (Message on ED) ............................................................................................... 3.1-28
3.1.3.18 CHECK PFD 1 or CHECK PFD 2 (Message on PFD) .......................................................... 3.1-28
3.1.3.19 HOT DISPLAYS or FANS FAIL (Message on ED - In Flight) ................................................ 3.1-29
3.1.3.20 ENGINE DISPLAY ADVISORIES ......................................................................................... 3.1-29
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3.1.3.21 AIR DATA SYSTEM FAILURE (Loss of both AIRSPEED and


both ALTITUDE INDICATIONS on PILOT'S and CO-PILOT'S PFD)..................................... 3.1-30
3.1.3.22 LOSS OF PILOT, CO-PILOT and STANDBY AIRSPEED and
ALTITUDE INDICATIONS .................................................................................................... 3.1-30
3.1.3.23 ALT MISMATCH (Message on PFD) .................................................................................... 3.1-31
3.1.3.24 IAS MISMATCH (Message on PFD) ..................................................................................... 3.1-31
3.1.3.25 FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (Caution Light) ......................................................................... 3.1-31
3.1.3.26 GPWS (Caution Light) .......................................................................................................... 3.1-31

3.1.4 FUSELAGE FIRE, SMOKE or FUMES ................................................................................ 3.1-32


3.1.4.1 FUSELAGE FIRE, SMOKE or FUMES EMERGENCIES ..................................................... 3.1-32
3.1.4.1.1 General Procedures ............................................................................................................. 3.1-32
3.1.4.1.2 Known Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes .............................................................................. 3.1-33
3.1.4.1.3 Unknown Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes .......................................................................... 3.1-35
3.1.4.1.4 Smoke or Fumes Removal (Unknown Source) .................................................................... 3.1-37

3.1.5 EMERGENCY LANDING / DITCHING, FORCED LANDING, EMERGENCY EVACUATION 3.1-37


3.1.5.1 EMERGENCY LANDING (Both Engines Operating) ............................................................ 3.1-37
3.1.5.2 FORCED LANDING (Both Engines Inoperative) .................................................................. 3.1-41
3.1.5.3 DITCHING ............................................................................................................................ 3.1-43

3.1.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 3.1-45


3.1.6.1 BATTERY ............................................................................................................................. 3.1-45
3.1.6.2 BUS ...................................................................................................................................... 3.1-46
3.1.6.3 LOSS OF GENERATED POWER ........................................................................................ 3.1-49

3.1.7 FLIGHT CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 3.1-53


3.1.7.1 ROLL .................................................................................................................................... 3.1-53
3.1.7.2 PITCH ................................................................................................................................... 3.1-57
3.1.7.3 FLAPS .................................................................................................................................. 3.1-59
3.1.7.4 RUDDERS ............................................................................................................................ 3.1-61

3.1.8 FUEL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... 3.1-63


3.1.8.1 # 1 TANK FUEL LOW or # 2 TANK FUEL LOW (Caution Light) .......................................... 3.1-63
3.1.8.2 # 1 ENG FUEL PRESS or # 2 ENG FUEL PRESS (Caution Light) ...................................... 3.1-63
3.1.8.3 ABNORMAL FUEL TEMPERATURE ................................................................................... 3.1-64
3.1.8.4 ABNORMAL FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE ......................................................................... 3.1-64
3.1.8.5 FUEL TRANSFER FAILURE ................................................................................................ 3.1-64
3.1.8.6 # 1 FUEL FLTR BYPASS or # 2 FUEL FLTR BYPASS (Caution Light) ................................ 3.1-64
3.1.8.7 FUELING ON (Caution Light) ............................................................................................... 3.1-64

3.1.9 HYDRAULIC POWER .......................................................................................................... 3.1-65


3.1.9.1 # 1 AND # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS FAILURE .................................................................. 3.1-65
3.1.9.2 # 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE
(# 1 ENG HYD PUMP and # 1 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Lights) .......................................... 3.1-66

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3.1.9.3 # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE


(# 2 ENG HYD PUMP and # 2 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Lights) .......................................... 3.1-67
3.1.9.4 # 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY BELOW NORMAL
(# 1 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Light) ...................................................................................... 3.1-68
3.1.9.5 # 1 ENG HYD PUMP (Caution Light) .................................................................................... 3.1-68
3.1.9.6 # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY BELOW NORMAL
(# 2 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Light) ...................................................................................... 3.1-69
3.1.9.7 # 2 ENG HYD PUMP (Caution Light) .................................................................................... 3.1-69
3.1.9.8 # 1 HYD FLUID HOT or # 2 HYD FLUID HOT (Caution Light) ............................................. 3.1-70
3.1.9.9 # 1 STBY HYD PUMP HOT (Caution Light) .......................................................................... 3.1-70
3.1.9.10 # 3 HYD PUMP (Caution Light) ............................................................................................. 3.1-70
3.1.9.11 PTU FAILURE
[with MS 4-126425 or MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated] .... 3.1-70

3.1.10 ICE and RAIN PROTECTION ............................................................................................... 3.1-71


3.1.10.1 DEICE PRESS (Caution Light) ............................................................................................. 3.1-71
3.1.10.2 ENGINE INTAKE BOOT FAILURE ....................................................................................... 3.1-72
3.1.10.3 DEICE TIMER (Caution Light) .............................................................................................. 3.1-73
3.1.10.4 PROP DEICE (Caution Light) ............................................................................................... 3.1-74
3.1.10.5 WSHLD HOT (Caution Light) ................................................................................................ 3.1-74
3.1.10.6 SIDE WDO HOT (Caution Light) ........................................................................................... 3.1-74
3.1.10.7 WSHLD CTRL (Caution Light) .............................................................................................. 3.1-74
3.1.10.8 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILURE ............................................................................ 3.1-74
3.1.10.9 ICE DETECT FAIL (Caution Light) ........................................................................................ 3.1-75
3.1.10.10 ENG ADPT HEAT 1 or ENG ADPT HEAT 2 (Caution Light) ................................................. 3.1-75
3.1.10.11 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BELOW 65°C (Propeller De-Icing ON In Flight) .................. 3.1-75
3.1.10.12 PITOT HEAT 1 or PITOT HEAT 2 (Caution Light) ................................................................. 3.1-75
3.1.10.13 PITOT HEAT STBY (Caution Light) ...................................................................................... 3.1-75
3.1.10.14 # 1 STALL SYST FAIL or # 2 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL (Caution Lights) 3.1-76
3.1.10.15 PUSHER SYST FAIL (Caution Light) .................................................................................... 3.1-76

3.1.11 LANDING GEAR .................................................................................................................. 3.1-77


3.1.11.1 ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION or LDG GEAR INOP (Caution Light) ............. 3.1-77
3.1.11.2 LANDING GEAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS .......................................................................... 3.1-78
3.1.11.3 ALL LANDING GEAR FAIL TO RETRACT ........................................................................... 3.1-79
3.1.11.4 LANDING GEAR INDICATOR MALFUNCTION ................................................................... 3.1-80
3.1.11.5 NOSE STEERING (Caution Light) ........................................................................................ 3.1-80
3.1.11.6 TOUCHED RUNWAY (Warning Light) .................................................................................. 3.1-81
3.1.11.7 INBD ANTI-SKID and / or OUTBD ANTI-SKID (Caution Light) ............................................. 3.1-81
3.1.11.8 MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE FAILURE ................................................................................ 3.1-81
3.1.11.9 WT ON WHEELS (Caution Light) ......................................................................................... 3.1-81
3.1.11.10 PARKING BRAKE (Caution Light) ........................................................................................ 3.1-82

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3.2 MISCELLANEOUS ABNORMAL and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................. 3.2-1

3.2.1 GROUND FAILURES / ABORTED TAKE-OFF ...................................................................... 3.2-1

3.2.2 EVACUATION ........................................................................................................................ 3.2-3

3.2.3 BLOCKED EXIT PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 3.2-3

3.2.4 CREW INCAPACITATION ...................................................................................................... 3.2-4

3.2.5 IN-FLIGHT FAILURES ........................................................................................................... 3.2-4

3.2.6 PROPELLER OVERSPEED and UNSCHEDULED FEATHERING ..................................... 3.2-10

3.2.7 FLAPLESS APPROACH and LANDING .............................................................................. 3.2-12

3.2.8 CONTROL JAMS ................................................................................................................. 3.2-13

3.2.9 SMOKE / DEPRESSURIZATION / EMERGENCY DESCENT ............................................. 3.2-14

3.2.10 HIGH ANGLE OF ATTACK RECOVERY PROCEDURES ................................................... 3.2-17

3.2.11 OVERWEIGHT LANDING .................................................................................................... 3.2-17

3.2.12 ENHANCED GROUND PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM (EGPWS) - Honeywell MK V ... 3.2-18

3.2.13 TRAFFIC ALERT & COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (TCAS) ........................................ 3.2-20

3.2.14 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FMS) ........................................................................... 3.2-20

3.2.15 OPERATION with ONE INOPERATIVE STALL WARNING and / or


STICK-PUSHER SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 3.2-21

3.2.16 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM ............................ 3.2-22

3.2.17 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE ANTI-SKID BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ...................... 3.2-23

3.2.18 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE FLIGHT SPOILERS in GROUND MODE ....................... 3.2-24

3.2.19 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED ................................................................ 3.2-25

3.3 ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS .................................................................................... 3.3-1

3.3.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 3.3-1

3.3.2 WIND-SHEAR ........................................................................................................................ 3.3-1

3.3.3 TURBULENCE ....................................................................................................................... 3.3-4

3.3.4 WAKE TURBULENCE ............................................................................................................ 3.3-5

3.3.5 VOLCANIC ASH ..................................................................................................................... 3.3-6

3.3.6 INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO SEVERE ICING .................................................................... 3.3-7

3.3.7 OPERATIONS in SANDY / DESERT ENVIROINMENTS or UNPAVED / GRAVEL RWYs .... 3.3-8

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3.4 SPECIAL PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 3.4-1

3.4.1 FLIGHT TEST PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 3.4-1

3.4.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3.4-1


3.4.1.2 General ................................................................................................................................... 3.4-1
3.4.1.3 Aileron Trim Flight Test Procedures ........................................................................................ 3.4-1

3.4.2 SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................ 3.4-2

3.4.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3.4-2


3.4.2.2 General ................................................................................................................................... 3.4-2
3.4.2.3 Air Conditioning, Pressurization and Pneumatics ................................................................... 3.4-2
3.4.2.4 APU, Engines and Propellers .................................................................................................. 3.4-4
3.4.2.5 Autoflight, Flight Instruments and Navigation .......................................................................... 3.4-6
3.4.2.6 Electrical .................................................................................................................................. 3.4-9
3.4.2.7 Flight Controls ....................................................................................................................... 3.4-10
3.4.2.8 Hydraulic Power .................................................................................................................... 3.4-12
3.4.2.9 Ice and Rain Protection / Stall Protection .............................................................................. 3.4-13
3.4.2.10 Landing Gear ........................................................................................................................ 3.4-14

3.4.2.11 Single Engine Taxi Operations .............................................................................................. 3.4-15


3.4.2.11.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 3.4-15
3.4.2.11.2 Operational Considerations ................................................................................................... 3.4-15
3.4.2.11.3 Engine and Propeller Ground Operating Limitations ............................................................. 3.4-16
3.4.2.11.4 Normal Procedures ............................................................................................................... 3.4-16
3.4.2.11.5 Abnormal Procedures ........................................................................................................... 3.4-17
3.4.2.12 BLEEDs “MIN” Operations ..................................................................................................... 3.4-18

3.4.3 SAFETY of FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT, ABNORMAL and EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS ...... 3.4-19

3.4.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3.4-19


3.4.3.2 Abnormal / Emergency Checklist Guidelines ........................................................................ 3.4-19
3.4.3.3 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 3.4-20
3.4.3.4 Abnormal Contaminated Runway Operations ....................................................................... 3.4-20
3.4.3.5 Landing Gear Failures ........................................................................................................... 3.4-21
Normal Extension / Retraction
Alternate Extension
Nose Gear - UP, Main Gear - DOWN and LOCKED
All Gear - UP
One Main Gear - UP, Nose Gear and Opposite Main Gear - DOWN and LOCKED

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.0 NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES

3.0.1 Introduction

3.0.1.1 General Use of Expanded Emergency and Abnormal Procedures (Non-Normal) Checklists

The Expanded Emergency and Abnormal Procedures (Non-Normal) checklists are intended to be used in con-
junction with the QRH Abnormal Checklist and the AFM.

Each non-normal situation should be dealt with in the following sequence:


1. Memory items - enclosed in a BOX;
2. Checklist items - specific to the malfunction;
3. Warnings, Cautions and Notes - lost services, etc;
4. Landing Precautions.
- specific to the malfunction and are used to supplement the normal operations of the airplane
- must be reviewed as part of the approach briefing

Following completion of the appropriate Non-Normal Checklist, the Normal Checklist will be used giving due
regard to those items modified by the abnormality for the remainder of the flight.

NOTE: For failures not addressed in the Non-Normal Checklist, refer to the AFM.

 The statement “Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport” is defined as:
Land at the nearest airport that offers sufficient landing distance available and if required, emergency
services to support the emergency or abnormality.

 The statement “Land at the nearest suitable airport” is defined as:


The airplane may continue to the destination airport or the nearest airport where maintenance services are
available.

 The statement “Maintenance action required prior to next flight” is defined as:
“Next Flight” is referring to the immediate or imminent take-off after discovery.

3.0.1.2 Crew Coordination during Emergencies

In the event of a non-normal situation, the primary objective of the flight crew is to control the airplane.

The crew will assess the problem, when vertical and lateral flight path control is established and ground contact
is no longer a threat.

Once the nature of the problem has been established, the PF will call for the appropriate memory items, if
applicable.

The PNF actions the memory items which are confirmed by the PF.

When the memory items are complete, the PF will call for the appropriate non-normal checklist.

The PNF actions the checklist items using the “read and do” method.

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3.0.1.3 Communication Flight Compartment and Cabin Crew

The PF will normally handle all communications with the cabin crew.
For normal communication use the CALL button to contact the cabin crew.
The Senior Cabin Crew Member will come to the flight compartment or respond on the interphone.
During emergency situations, standardized communication between the Pilots and the Cabin Crew Member(s)
is essential.
The following is a list of the standard communications to be used during emergency operations.

Table 3.0-1 Pilot / Cabin Crew Communications

Action Required Signal


Notify cabin crew of an emergency PA:
“SENIOR CABIN ATTENDANT TO THE FLIGHT DECK”
Alternate: Emergency Lights ON
Evacuate airplane PA: EVACUATE LEFT (or RIGHT) SIDE”
Alternate: More than 3 Chimes.
Passengers to brace prior to an emergency land- PA: “BRACE BRACE BRACE"
ing (this call should be made approximately 1 min
prior to landing) Alternate: More than 3 Chimes.

Cabin Crew Members to resume duties after an PA: "CABIN CREW RESUME YOUR DUTIES"
emergency descent
Prevent evacuation PA: "REMAIN SEATED"

3.0.1.4 Distress Communication and Alerting ATC to Emergencies

Do Not hesitate to send “MAYDAY” calls as early as possible, to give the ground staff as much time as possible
for their preparations.
A “MAYDAY” call can always be canceled.
In your transmission give a technical status of the airplane or type of emergency, Position, FL, Heading, Endur-
ance and Intentions.
Make clear requests.

3.0.1.5 Guidance for Diversion in Case of Serious Technical Failure

Especially in case of a serious technical failure, to conduct a safe landing must always be the highest priority.

Furthermore the following has to be taken into consideration:


• Technical condition of the airplane, actual gross-mass, endurance
• Weather conditions and terrain en-route and at alternate
• Aerodrome facilities
• Passenger and maintenance facilities

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1 EXPANDED EMERGENCY and ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS

3.1.1 AIR CONDITIONING, PRESSURIZATION and PNEUMATICS

3.1.1.1 RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION / EMERGENCY DESCENT

Oxygen Masks .................................................................................................................................. On / 100%


• Remove headset.
• Remove quick donning oxygen mask from the quick release holder and put it over nose and mouth.
• Set oxygen to 100%.
• Breathe normally to start oxygen flow.
• Put headset back on.
MIC Switch ................................................................................................................................................ Mask
Set BOOM / MASK switch to MASK and check communications.
Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On
• Set FASTEN BELTS SIGN switch to FASTEN BELTS.
• Set NO SMOKING SIGN switch to NO SMOKING.
EMERGENCY DESCENT ........................................................................................ Accomplish As Required
POWER Levers ............................................................................................................................ FLIGHT IDLE
Move POWER Levers to FLIGHT IDLE.
Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX
Move Condition Levers to MAX / 1020.
Airspeed ...................................................................................................................................................... VMO
Increase airspeed to Maximum Operating Speed (VMO) Pointer.
If an immediate descent to an altitude where oxygen is not required cannot be conducted;
within 5 min of donning oxygen masks:
Oxygen Masks ........................................................................................................................................ NORM

NOTE: If structural integrity is in doubt, limit airspeed as much as possible and avoid high
maneuvering loads.
[END]

3.1.1.2 UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT


(Bleeds ON)

AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................. DUMP


Move the Rear Outflow Valve control switch to the DUMP position.
BLEED 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................................... On / MAX
• Set BLEED control switches to 1 and 2.
• Turn BLEED airflow control rotary switch fully clockwise to MAX.
Oxygen Masks .............................................................................................................................. As Required
If above 14000 ft, put on oxygen masks and set oxygen to 100%.
• Remove headset.
• Remove quick donning oxygen mask from the quick release holder and put it over nose and mouth.
• Set oxygen to 100%.
• Breathe normally to start oxygen flow.
• Put headset back on.
- For flight with bleed air supply selected off, use RAM VENTILATION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3).
[END]

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.1.3 RAM VENTILATION (Bleeds OFF)

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ................................................................................... OFF


Set RECIRC Fan switch to OFF.
BLEED 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF
• Turn BLEED airflow control rotary switch fully counter-clockwise to the MIN position.
• Set BLEED control 1 and 2 switches to OFF.
AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................... MAN
Move the Rear Outflow Valve control switch to the MAN position.
MAN DIFF ....................................................................................................................................... INCR (50 s)
Hold the MAN DIFF switch to the INCR position for 50 s.
CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW ........................................................................... Fully Clockwise (OPN)
Turn CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW rotary switch fully clockwise to OPN.
FWD OUTFLOW VALVE ........................................................................................................................... Open
Turn FWD OUTFLOW VALVE lever clockwise to OPEN.
NOTE: Ram ventilation is most effective above 150 KIAS.
[END]

3.1.1.4 FUSELAGE DOORS


(Warning Light)

ON THE GROUND
- Confirm affected door on DOORS page of MFD.
NOTE: A failed condition may also exist where NO unsafe DOOR is indicated on the DOORS page of
the MFD.
- Inspect and secure affected door.
FUSELAGE DOORS warning light remains illuminated:
- Maintenance action required prior to flight.

IN FLIGHT
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING Switches ....................................... FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING
- Confirm affected door on DOORS page of MFD
NOTE: A failed condition may also exist where NO unsafe DOOR is indicated on the DOORS page of
the MFD.
If pressurized:
- Confirm normal pressure differential, cabin altitude and rate are indicated on the CABIN indicator.
With normal pressurization confirmed:
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING Switches ............................................................................ As Required
- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
If there is a loss of pressurization or operating unpressurized and the security of the affected door cannot be
confirmed or the operating handle of the affected door is not in the closed position:
WARNING: Do Not attempt to secure affected door.
- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.1.5 INTERNAL BAGGAGE DOOR UNLOCKED

[with Options - CR 825 SO 90485 and CR 825 CH 03262 Not Incorporated]

(Illumination of INTERNAL BAGG DOOR Caution Light or


[with MS 4-309221 or MS 4-309218 Incorporated],
INTERNAL DOORS Caution and BAGG DOOR Advisory Lights)

IN FLIGHT or ON THE GROUND


Internal Baggage Door ............................................................................................................ Check / Secure
Confirm INTERNAL BAGG DOOR caution light out, or
[with MS 4-309221 or MS 4-309218 Incorporated]
confirm INTERNAL DOORS caution and BAGG DOOR advisory lights out.
[END]

3.1.1.6 FAILURE OF REMOTE LATCH ON FLIGHT COMPARTMENT DOOR

[with MS 4-309218 or MS 4-309221 Incorporated]


(Illumination of INTERNAL DOORS Caution and INTERNAL DOORS FAIL Advisory Lights)

[with Options - CR 825 SO 90485 and CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]


(Illumination of COCKPIT DOOR Caution and INTERNAL DOORS FAIL Advisory Lights)

Lower Deadbolt Latch ............................................................................................................................ Rotate


to mechanically secure the door

LOCK ISOLATE Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press


Check LOCK ISOLATE switch advisory light illuminates.
[END]

3.1.1.7 EMERGENCY OPENING OF FLIGHT COMPARTMENT DOOR


(Door Jammed)
[with MS 4 - 309209 or MS 4 - 309218 or MS 4-309219 Incorporated]

• Unlock and push or step down on bottom hinge pin.


• Unlock and pull down upper hinge pin.
• Unlock and lift middle hinge pin.
• Push flight compartment door at hinge side.

NOTE: It may require a large force to open the flight compartment door.

• Rotate the flight compartment door counter-clockwise and stow against the lavatory.

NOTE: Upon forcing the flight compartment door open, it may fall straight aft and lay flat on the cabin
floor.
[END]

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.1.8 AIRSTAIR DOOR, FAILURE TO OPEN


[with MS 4-126512 or MS 4-126513 or MS 4-123564 Not Incorporated]

With aircraft electrical power on:


AIRSTAIR DOOR SOV CB (Left Lower CB Panel - E1) .............................................................................. Pull
NOTE: The airstair door failure to open may be associated with a failure of IOM 1 or IOM 2.

Airstair Door ............................................................................................................................................. Open

If airstair door remains inoperative:


BATTERY MASTER Switch ....................................................................................................................... OFF
Airstair Door ............................................................................................................................................. Open
- If airstair door remains inoperative, exit via the Aft Passenger Access door.
[END]

3.1.1.9 CABIN PRESS (Warning Light) or CABIN PRESSURIZATION FAILURE


(Loss of Cabin Pressure control and / or
pressurization controller “FAULT” Annunciation Light illuminated)

BLEED 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................... ON / NORM


• Set BLEED CONTROL 1 and 2 switches to 1 and 2
• Check BLEED air flow control rotary switch is set to NORM

CABIN PACK and FLT COMP PACK Switches ...................................................................................... AUTO


Set CABIN and FLIGHT COMP PACKS control switches to AUTO.

AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................. AUTO


Move the Rear Outflow Valve control switch to the AUTO position.

CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW .......................................................... Fully Counter-Clockwise (CLSD)


Turn CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW rotary switch fully counter-clockwise to CLSD.

Forward Outflow Valve Lever ........................................................................................................... NORMAL


Turn Forward Outflow Valve lever counter-clockwise to NORMAL.

If cabin altitude exceeds 8000 ft:


BLEED Selector ........................................................................................................................................ MAX
- Turn BLEED air flow control rotary switch fully clockwise to MAX

If control of pressurization is regained:


• Monitor pressure differential, cabin altitude and rate.

If control of pressurization is not regained:


AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................... MAN
MAN DIFF ............................................................................................................. INCR / DECR (As Required)
NOTE: INCR selection will increase cabin differential pressure and cause the cabin altitude to
descend.
DECR selection will decrease cabin differential pressure and cause the cabin altitude to climb.
A one second selection of INCR / DECR will result in approximately 300 - 500 ft/min rate of
change of cabin altitude.
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CABIN PRESS (Warning Light) or CABIN PRESSURIZATION FAILURE (cont’d)

If control of pressurization is regained:


- Use CABIN ALT differential placard to achieve appropriate cabin altitude in climb, cruise and descent.

Prior to landing:
BLEED 1 and 2 Switches ................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF

If control of pressurization is not regained:


Descend ................................................................................................................................ to below 14000 ft
Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible (see UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.2).
[END]

3.1.1.10 LOSS OF CABIN ALTITUDE, CABIN RATE and CABIN DIFF INDICATORS
(All Indicators at Zero)

Descend ................................................................................................................................ to below 14000 ft


AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch ..................................................................................................................... MAN
MAN DIFF ................................................................................................................................................. DECR
- See UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.2.
[END]

3.1.1.11 CABIN DIFFERENTIAL GREATER THAN 1.0 PSI ON APPROACH

CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW ............................................................................ Fully Clockwise (OPN)

NOTE: If cabin differential does not decrease, assume indication failure.

- Prior to landing, refer to procedure RAM VENTILATION in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3


[END]

3.1.1.12 CRACKED WINDSHIELD

Airspeed .................................................................................................................... Reduce (210 KIAS MAX)


AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch ..................................................................................................................... MAN
MAN DIFF .............................................................................................................. DECR (2.5 to 3.0 psid MAX)
- Descend to below 14000 ft, if practical.
- Use MAN DIFF control to maintain 2.5 - 3.0 psid or less in descent.
Prior to landing:
BLEED 1 and 2 Switches ................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF
[END]

3.1.1.13 CABIN PACK HOT or FLT COMPT PACK HOT


(Caution Lights)

CABIN or FLT COMP PACKS Switches .................................................................................................... OFF


Set CABIN or FLT COMP PACKS control switch to OFF
(Depending on which caution light comes on).

BLEED Selector ......................................................................................................................................... MAX


Turn BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL rotary switch fully clockwise to MAX.
[END]

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3.1.1.14 CABIN PACK HOT and FLT COMPT PACK HOT


(Caution Lights)

CABIN and FLT COMP PACKS Switches ................................................................................................. OFF


Set CABIN and FLT COMP PACKS control switches to OFF.

Descend ................................................................................................................................ to below 14000 ft


Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.
- When cabin pressure differential had decreased to 0.5 psi or below,
complete RAM VENTILATION procedure in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3.
[END]

3.1.1.15 FLT COMPT PACK HOT and CABIN DUCT HOT or


CABIN PACK HOT and FLT COMPT DUCT HOT
(Caution Lights)

CABIN and FLT COMP PACKS Switches ................................................................................................. OFF

Descend ................................................................................................................................ to below 14000 ft


Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.

BLEED 1 and 2 Switches .................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF

NOTE: ECS pack airflow is lost and cabin will depressurize.

- When cabin pressure differential had decreased to 0.5 psi or below,


complete RAM VENTILATION procedure in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3.
[END]

3.1.1.16 CABIN DUCT HOT or FLT COMPT DUCT HOT


(Caution Lights)

CAB DUCT / CABIN / FC DUCT Gauge ................................................................................................. Check


Confirm abnormal temperature and select CAB DUCT or FC DUCT appropriate to caution light.

CABIN or FLT COMP PACKS Switches .................................................................................................... OFF


Set CABIN or FLT COMP PACKS control switch to OFF
(Depending on which caution light comes on).

BLEED Selector ........................................................................................................................................ MAX


Turn Bleed Air Flow Control rotary switch fully clockwise to MAX.
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.1.17 # 1 BLEED HOT or # 2 BLEED HOT


(Caution Lights)

BLEED Air (affected side) ........................................................................................................................... OFF


Set affected side BLEED CONTROL switch to OFF.

NOTE: It may be necessary to monitor airplane pressurization and heating closely for the remainder
of the flight with only one bleed operating.

[END]

3.1.1.18 # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT


(Caution Lights)

BLEED 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF


Turn Bleed Air Flow Control rotary switch fully counter-clockwise to the MIN position.

Descend ............................................................................................................................... to below 14000 ft.


Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.

NOTE: ECS pack airflow is lost and cabin will depressurize.

- When cabin pressure differential had decreased to 0.5 psi or below,


complete RAM VENTILATION procedure in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3.

[END]

3.1.1.19 # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT ON TAKE-OFF


(Caution Lights)

(with BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 Switches in the OFF position)


[with MS 4-113636 Not Incorporated]

NOTE: Conduct the following procedure during the take-off climb.

BLEED 1 and 2 Switches ............................................................................................................................ ON

After 10 s:

BLEED 1 and 2 Switches ........................................................................................................................... OFF


Check # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT caution lights out.

BLEED 1 and 2 Switches ............................................................................................................................ ON

If # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT caution lights remain illuminated:


- Complete # 1 BLEED HOT and # 2 BLEED HOT (Caution Lights) procedure in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.19.

[END]

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.2 APU, ENGINES and PROPELLERS

3.1.2.1 ABORTED ENGINE START

Condition Lever ............................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF


Move Condition Lever of affected engine to FUEL OFF.

ENGINE START SELECT Switch .............................................................................................................. OFF


Make sure SELECT and START lights on the ENGINE START switch-light go off.

- Complete CLEARING AN ENGINE procedure (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.4):

[END]

3.1.2.2 NO STARTER CUT OUT


(ENGINE START Light remains illuminated)

ENGINE START SELECT Switch ................................................................................................................ Off


Check START and SELECT lights out after approximately 15 s.

DC CONTROL EXT PWR Switch (if connected) ........................................................................................ OFF

If affected DC GEN caution light out:


GEN LOAD (affected side) ....................................................................................................................... Check

If DC GEN caution light remains illuminated:


DC CONTROL GEN Switch ......................................................................................................... OFF then On

If DC GEN caution light does not extinguish:


DC CONTROL GEN Switch (affected) ....................................................................................................... OFF
- Maintenance Action required prior to flight.

[END]

3.1.2.3 STARTER FAILURE on the GROUND


(ENGINE SELECT Light remains illuminated)

MAIN, AUX and STBY BATT Switches ..................................................................................................... OFF

DC EXT PWR .............................................................................................................................................. OFF

AC EXT PWR .............................................................................................................................................. OFF

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF

APU PWR ...................................................................................................................................................... Off

- Carry out remaining portions of normal engine SHUT-DOWN procedure (Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.14)

[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.4 CLEARING AN ENGINE


(To Remove Internally Trapped Fuel)
Condition Lever ............................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF
Move Condition Lever of affected engine to FUEL OFF.
POWER Lever ........................................................................................................................................... DISC
Make sure POWER Lever of affected engine is at DISC.
IGNITION (affected engine) ......................................................................................................................... OFF
Set IGNITION control switch of affected engine to OFF.
START SELECT (affected engine) .......................................................................................................... Select
• Set ENGINE START SELECT switch to 1 or 2.
• Make sure the amber SELECT light on the ENGINE START switch-light illuminates.
ENGINE START Switch ........................................................................................................................... Press
Push the ENGINE START switch-light and make sure the START illuminates.
CAUTION: Observe Starter Cranking Limits.
Starter Cranking Limits
START MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF
1 70 s 2 min
2 70 s 2 min
3 70 s 30 min
After desired engine rotation complete:
START SELECT .......................................................................................................................................... OFF
• Set ENGINE START SELECT switch to OFF.
• Make sure the amber SELECT and START lights on the ENGINE START switch-light go off.
If a subsequent engine start is to be attempted:
IGNITION (affected engine) ..................................................................................................................... NORM
[END]

3.1.2.5 APU FIRE


(Illumination of CHECK FIRE DET Warning Light,
APU Caution Light and APU FIRE Advisory Light)
- Check APU automatically shuts down (APU RUN advisory light out and APU BTL LOW, APU FUEL VALVE
CLOSED and APU FAIL advisory lights illuminate).
If APU BTL ARM or APU FIRE advisory lights remain illuminated after 7 s:
APU EXTG Switch ................................................................................................................................... Press
Pull the guard down, then push the EXTG switch.
Check APU BTL ARM and APU FIRE advisory lights out.
- Proceed with POST APU AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN check as follows (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.6):
[END]

3.1.2.6 POST APU AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN


APU BL AIR Switch ...................................................................................................................................... Off
Push APU BL AIR switch and make sure the BL AIR OPEN advisory light goes off.
APU GEN Switch .......................................................................................................................................... Off
Push APU GEN switch and make sure the GEN ON light goes off.
APU PWR Switch .......................................................................................................................................... Off
• Make sure the APU caution light and APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light go out.
• Make sure the APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED advisory light illuminates.
CAUTION: Do Not restart the APU following an automatic shut-down,
if the FIRE Advisory Light is illuminated.
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3.1.2.7 APU START FAILURE


(APU FAIL Advisory Light illuminates and APU STARTER Advisory Light extinguishes)

NOTE: [with MS 4-977013 Incorporated] the APU STARTER advisory light may remain illuminated for
approximately 10 s following illumination of the APU FAIL advisory light.

APU PWR Switch ........................................................................................................................... Off then On


Push APU PWR switch off then on.
Check APU FAIL advisory light out.

NOTE: After an APU start attempt, APU Start will remain disabled for approximately 7 s
(Control Panel Advisory lights illuminate with FADEC BIT test)

APU START Switch .................................................................................................................................. Press

APU Starter Cranking Limits:

[with MS 4-977013 Not Incorporated]:


START MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF
1 60 s 5 min
2 60 s Maintenance Action Required

NOTE: Including the time taken for the maintenance action following the second start attempt, a
minimum of 30 min off must elapse prior to the next start attempt.

[with MS 4-977013 Incorporated]:

START MAX Time ON ... Followed by Time OFF


1 60 s 2 min
2 60 s 2 min
3 60 s 30 min

[END]

3.1.2.8 APU STARTER FAILURE


(APU STARTER Advisory Light remains illuminated)

NOTE: [with MS 4-977013 Incorporated] the APU STARTER advisory light may remain illuminated for
approximately 10 s following illumination of the APU FAIL advisory light.

MAIN, AUX and STBY BATT Switches ..................................................................................................... OFF


DC CONTROL (if connected) ...................................................................................................................... OFF
AC CONTROL (if connected) ...................................................................................................................... OFF
Engine Shut-Down (if applicable) ..................................................................................................... Complete
APU Shut-Down ................................................................................................................................ Complete
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.9 APU
(Caution Light)

If APU Failure (APU FAIL Advisory Light illuminates):


• Confirm APU Automatic Shut-down.
• Proceed with POST APU AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN checklist in Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.6.

If APU GEN Overheat (AUP GEN OHT advisory light illuminates):


• Confirm Automatic Shut-down.
• Proceed with POST APU AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN checklist in Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.6.

If APU GEN Failure (GEN WARN Advisory Light):


(APU Caution Light will not illuminate)
APU GEN ......................................................................................................................................... Off then On
• Push APU GEN switch to off.
• Push APU GEN switch again to on.
• Make sure the APU GEN ON advisory light illuminates on and the APU GEN WARN light goes out.
• Monitor DC Bus volts and APU Generator load for normal indications.

If APU GEN WARN (Advisory Lights remain on, Generator fails to come on line):
APU GEN ....................................................................................................................................................... Off
Push APU GEN switch off.
[END]

3.1.2.10 APU BLEED AIR OVERHEAT


(FLT COMPT DUCT HOT or CABIN DUCT HOT or CABIN PACK HOT or FLT COMPT PACK HOT
Caution Lights)

APU BL AIR OPEN Switch ........................................................................................................................... Off


Check APU BL AIR OPEN advisory light out.
[END]

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3.1-12 CHAPTER 3
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.2.11 ON-GROUND EMERGENCIES

EMERG Brake .............................................................................................................................................. On


Set EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE lever to PARK when airplane comes to a complete stop.

POWER Levers ......................................................................................................................................... DISC


Move POWER Levers 1 and 2 to FLIGHT IDLE.
Then squeeze Flight Idle Gate Triggers and move POWER Levers aft of FLIGHT IDLE gate to DISC detent.

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF


Move Condition Levers 1 and 2 to FUEL OFF.

PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handle (affected engine) ...................................................................................... Pull


Check FUEL VALVE CLOSED and HYD VALVE CLOSED white advisory lights illuminate.

TANK AUX PUMP (1 and 2) ......................................................................................................................... Off


Check TANK 1 and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights are off.

If Fire:
EXTG Switch ..................................................................................................................................... FWD BTL
Set EXTG switch of affected engine to FWD BTL and check EXTG FWD BTL arm advisory light goes off.

Wait up to 30 s, if fire persists:


EXTG Switch ...................................................................................................................................... AFT BTL
Set EXTG switch of affected engine to AFT BTL and check EXTG AFT BTL arm advisory light goes off.

If Evacuation:
EMER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................... ON
Pull and set the Emergency Lights switch to the ON position.

FASTEN Seat BELTS ................................................................................................................................. OFF

Evacuate ....................................................................................................................................... As Required


After the airplane comes to a stop and propellers have stopped turning,
the captain starts the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE).
The 1st officer leaves the flight compartment and helps with the evacuation.

AC / DC EXT PWR and APU ...................................................................................................................... OFF


If airplane is at the gate, set AC EXT PWR or DC EXT PWR switches to OFF.
Push APU PWR switch-light off.

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.
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CHAPTER 3 3.1-13
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.12 ENGINE AIRSTART

Engine Airstart Envelope

NOTE: Minimum SAT for engine relight is - 40°C.

Affected Engine:
POWER Lever .............................................................................................................................. FLIGHT IDLE
Set POWER Lever of affected engine to FLIGHT IDLE.

Condition Lever ............................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF


Move Condition Lever of affected engine to FUEL OFF.

PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handle ............................................................................................................ Push In


Push in the PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handle and
make sure the FUEL and HYD VALVES OPEN advisory lights illuminate.

IGNITION 1 or 2 ....................................................................................................................................... NORM


Set IGNITION 1 or 2 switch to NORM.

BLEED Air ................................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set BLEED switch of affected engine to OFF.

TANK AUX PUMP 1 or 2 .............................................................................................................................. ON


Push the TANK 1 or TANK 2 AUX PUMP switch-light and
make sure the green ON advisory light illuminates.

AUTOFEATHER SELECT Switch-Light ...................................................................................................... Off

ALT FTHR Switch-Light ............................................................................................................................... Off

MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. TIE


Set MAIN BUS TIE switch to MAIN BUS TIE.

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

ENGINE AIRSTART (cont’d)

Conduct Normal Start:


Captain First Officer
ENGINE START SELECT Switch ....Pull Out then Set to 1 or 2
Observes SELECT light turns on.
ENGINE START Switch ................................................... Press Starts stopwatch running to time the start
Makes sure START light illuminates.
At first indication of NH:
Sets condition lever to START & FEATHER.
NOTE: Fuel flow indication on ED is not accurate until the engine is stable at NH.
Check that engine accelerates to above 64.2% NH and ITT does not exceed 920°C.
Check ENGINE START and ENGINE START SELECT Switches off.
Make sure SELECT and START Lights go out.
For appropriate engine, make sure oil pressure is greater than 44 psi, ENG OIL PRESS Warning
Light, ENG FUEL PRESS, ENG HYD PUMP and DC GEN Caution Lights go out.
ENGINE SELECT Light will remain illuminated for approximately 15 s after ENGINE START and
SELECT Switches off.

When engine stabilizes:


Maximum Airspeed [with MS 4-113264 Not Incorporated] ................................................................ 200 KIAS
Condition Lever ................................................................................................................................. MIN / 850
When propeller RPM stabilizes:
Condition Lever ........................................................................................................................... As Required
CAUTION: [with MS 4-113264 Not Incorporated]: if the condition lever is advanced before propeller
RPM is stabilized, a propeller overspeed may occur.
POWER Lever .............................................................................................................................. As Required
Move POWER Lever to the RATING detent position, or as required.
Check AC GEN Caution Light .................................................................................................................... Out
DC and AC VOLTS and LOAD ................................................................................................................ Check
Check on ELECTRICAL page of MFD.
TANK AUX PUMP 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................... OFF
Check TANK 1 and TANK 2 AUX PUMP ON advisory lights out.
STBY HYD PRESS and PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................... As Required
Check STBY HYD PRESS ON, PTU CNTRL ON advisory lights out and
[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated], PTU pressure advi-
sory light out.

Following an airstart of # 1 engine:


PTU CNTRL ............................................................................................................................. ON then Normal
NOTE: Cycling the PTU CNTRL switch ensure the PTU auto logic is enabled.
PTU CNTRL .................................................................................................................................. As Required
BLEED 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................. As Required
• Set BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 switches to ON, or as required.
• Turn BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL rotary switch to NORM, or as required.
MAIN BUS TIE ............................................................................................................................................ OFF
Set MAIN BUS TIE switch to OFF position.
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CHAPTER 3 3.1-15
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.13 STARTER FAILURE IN FLIGHT


(ENGINE SELECT Light remains illuminated)

BATTERY Switches (MAIN, AUX, STBY) ................................................................................................... OFF

DC BUS TIE CONT Circuit Breaker (Right Lower CB Panel - G8) ............................................................ Pull
- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.

CAUTION: Do Not connect External Power or select APU generator on shut-down.


[END]

3.1.2.14 ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE

Low Oil Pressure

If oil pressure is between 44 and 60 psi:


POWER Lever (affected engine) .................................................................................................. FLIGHT IDLE
Move POWER Lever of affected engine to the FLIGHT IDLE position.

Condition Lever (affected engine) .................................................................................... START & FEATHER


Move Condition Lever of affected engine to START & FEATHER to reduce in-flight drag.

If propeller does not feather:


ALT FTHR Switch .................................................................................................................................... Press
Check FTHR advisory light illuminates.

Indicated oil pressure below 44 psi or continuous illumination of # 1 ENG OIL PRESS or # 2 ENG OIL PRESS
warning light:
- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

NOTE: Should the Main Oil Pressure indication fail (dashes replace the digits and the needle is
removed), provided the # 1 ENG OIL PRESS or # 2 ENG OIL PRESS warning light is not
Illuminated, there is no requirement to shut down the affected engine.
Maintenance action is required before next flight.

High Oil Pressure

Continuous oil pressure above 72 psi:


POWER .................................................................................................................................................. Reduce

NOTE: A power reduction of 20% torque should produce a decrease in oil pressure.
Power reduction will be dependent on aircraft performance, including icing and airspeed
requirements.
Minimum airspeed must be appropriate to flap configuration and flight conditions.
At pilot’s discretion, power may be reduced on the affected engine only.

• Monitor oil pressure for 2 min.

Oil pressure decreases to 72 psid or less:


- Maintain power at or below the adjusted torque setting for remainder of the flight.
- Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

Oil pressure remains above 72 psid:


- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).
[END]

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.2.15 ABNORMAL OIL TEMPERATURE IN FLIGHT


(OIL TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 107°C)

NOTE: With an Oil Temperature greater than 107°C, the affected oil temperature indication will be red.

1. POWER - Reduce Torque by 20%

NOTE: A reduction of 20% torque should produce a decrease in oil temperature.


Power reduction will be dependent on aircraft performance, including icing and airspeed
requirements.
Minimum airspeed must be appropriate to flap configuration and flight conditions.
At pilot’s discretion, power may be reduced on the affected engine only.

2. Monitor Oil Temperature.

Oil Temperature at or below 115°C:

1. POWER - Maintain at or below the reduced torque setting for remainder of the flight
2. Monitor Oil Temperature.
3. Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

Oil Temperature above 115°C:

1. POWER Lever (affected engine) - FLIGHT IDLE


2. Condition Lever (affected engine) - START & FEATHER
3. Monitor Oil Temperature.

Oil Temperature decreases immediately to or below 115°C:

4. Flight may be continued with affected engine at FLIGHT IDLE / START & FEATHER.

Oil Temperature remains above 115°C:

4. Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

[END]

3.1.2.16 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BELOW 65°C


(Propeller De-Icing ON In Flight)

• Monitor affected engine performance.

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.

[END]

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CHAPTER 3 3.1-17
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.17 CHECK FIRE DET (Warning Light) and FAULT A or FAULT B (Advisory Light)
(Fire Detector Loop Failure)

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

[END]

3.1.2.18 CHECK FIRE DET (Warning Light) and BTL LOW (Advisory Light)
(Fire Bottle Pressure Low)

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

[END]

3.1.2.19 # 1 ENG FADEC FAIL or # 2 ENG FADEC FAIL


(Warning Light)

NOTE: A FADEC failure may cause the affected engine to shut down automatically.

- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

[END]

3.1.2.20 # 1 ENG FADEC or # 2 ENG FADEC


(Caution Light)

Affected Engine:

POWER Lever .................................................................................................... Adjust Slowly and Smoothly

Move POWER Lever of affected engine to the required position.

NOTE: Symmetric torque may require asymmetric POWER Lever positions.

CAUTION: Do Not retard affected POWER Lever below DISC on landing.

[END]

3.1.2.21 POWERPLANT
(ED Advisory)

• Monitor engine performance

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.2.22 PROPELLER OVERSPEED


(Propeller increases above 1020 RPM and # 1 PEC or # 2 PEC Caution Light illuminates)

Above 400 ft AGL:


Airspeed ............................................................................................................................................... Reduce
Reduce airspeed to help reduce propeller speed.

NOTE: Minimum airspeed will be appropriate to flap configuration and flight conditions.

Affected Engine:
POWER Lever ............................................................................................................. Retard to FLIGHT IDLE
Move POWER Lever of the affected engine to FLIGHT IDLE position to control propeller RPM.
Condition Lever ................................................................................................................ START & FEATHER
Move Condition Lever of the affected engine to START / FEATHER.
ALT FTHR Switch-Light (if required) ....................................................................................................... FTHR
Check FTHR advisory light goes out.

If propeller does not feather:


- Do Not shut down the engine
ALT FTHR Switch-Light ............................................................................................................................... Off
Check FTHR advisory light illuminates.
Condition Levers ........................................................................................................................... MAX / 1020
POWER Lever (non-affected engine) ........................................................................................... As Required
As required to maintain the desired flight profile.
POWER Lever (affected engine) ........................................................................................................ Advance
Advance to match the POWER lever of the non-affected engine.
Operate together as required to maintain the desired flight profile.

NOTE: Symmetric POWER levers will give approximately symmetric power.


During overspeed governor control, an increase in power or turbulence encounter may cause
the speed of the affected propeller to temporarily exceed 1080 RPM.

- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.


Landing Considerations:
- Do Not retard affected POWER Lever below FLIGHT IDLE on landing.
- Anticipate greater than normal braking requirements due to increased propeller thrust at FLT IDLE setting.
Landing Distance Factor:
REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° ................................... 1.35 1.62

If propeller feathers:
- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

NOTE: If engine is not shut down immediately after feathering the propeller with the Alternate Feather
system, the propeller may unfeather.
Re-select the ALT FTHR switch to feather the propeller.
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CHAPTER 3 3.1-19
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.23 DUAL PROPELLER OVERSPEED


(Both Propellers increase above 1020 RPM and
# 1 PEC and # 2 PEC Caution Lights illuminate)

- Land at the nearest suitable airport.

NOTES: 1. During overspeed governor control, an increase in power of turbulence encounter may
cause the propeller speed to temporarily exceed 1080 RPM.
2, With POWER levers in the RATING detent, the TRQ indication will be less than the calcu-
lated rated torque presented at the top of the ED.

Landing Considerations:
- Do Not retard affected POWER Lever below FLIGHT IDLE on landing and during taxi, as propellers will
feather.
- Anticipate greater than normal braking requirements due to increased propeller thrust at FLT IDLE setting.

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° .................................. 1.35 1.62

NOTE: During the landing roll, propeller RPM will decrease to approximately 500 to 550 and may
cause the AC generators to drop off-line, as indicated by the illumination of # 1 AC GEN and #
2 AC GEN caution lights.
[END]

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.2.24 # 1 PEC or # 2 PEC


(Caution Light)

Landing Considerations:
- Do Not select affected POWER Lever below FLIGHT IDLE on landing.
- Anticipate greater than normal braking requirements due to increased propeller thrust at FLT IDLE setting.

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° ................................... 1.35 1.62
[END]

3.1.2.25 UNSCHEDULED PROPELLER FEATHERING


(May be indicated by High Torque)

Above 400 ft AGL:

POWER Lever (affected engine) ................................................................................................. FLIGHT IDLE


Move POWER Lever of affected engine to FLIGHT IDLE position.

- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).


[END]

3.1.2.26 PROPELLER GROUND RANGE ADVISORY LIGHT CYCLING

POWER Levers ................................................................................................ Advance above FLIGHT IDLE


Advance POWER Levers forward to a position that turns the GROUND RANGE light off.

CAUTION: Avoid POWER Lever positions that cause in the GROUND RANGE lights to illuminate.

Landing Considerations:
- Do Not select affected POWER Lever below FLIGHT IDLE on landing.
- Anticipate greater than normal braking requirements due to increased propeller thrust at FLT IDLE setting.

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° ................................... 1.35 1.62
[END]

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CHAPTER 3 3.1-21
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.27 ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (In Flight)

POWER Lever (non-affected engine) ............................................................................... Adjust As Required


Adjust POWER Lever of non-affected engine as required to maintain the desired flight profile.

AFFECTED ENGINE:

POWER Lever .............................................................................................................................. FLIGHT IDLE


Move POWER Lever of affected engine to FLIGHT IDLE position.

Condition Lever ................................................................................................................................ FUEL OFF


Move Condition Lever of affected engine to FUEL OFF position.

If propeller does not feather:

ALT FTHR ................................................................................................................................................. FTHR


Press the # 1 or # 2 ALT FTHR switch-light.
Make sure the green FTHR light illuminates.

PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handle .................................................................................................................. Pull


Check respective FUEL VALVES CLOSED and HYD VALVES CLOSED,
EXTG FWD BTL and EXTG AFT BTL arm advisory lights illuminate.

TANK AUX PUMP ....................................................................................................................................... OFF


Make sure the respective green TANK AUX PUMP ON light is out.

IF FIRE:

EXTG Switch ...................................................................................................................................... FWD BTL


Set EXTG switch of affected engine to FWD BTL. Check EXTG FWD BTL arm advisory light out.

NOTE: If the fire is extinguished, ENGINE FIRE and PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handle lights will go out
and fire warning tone is silenced.
The engine fire warning tone can be silenced by pressing the ENGINE FIRE light.

Wait up to 30 s, if fire persists:

EXTG Switch ........................................................................................................................................ Aft BTL


Set EXTG switch of affected engine to AFT BTL. Check EXTG AFT BTL arm advisory light out.

AUTOFEATHER SELECT ............................................................................................................................. Off


Press the AUTOFEATHER SELECT switch-light.
Check A/F SELECT and ARM off, on ED and SELECT advisory light out.

CAUTION: Propeller may unfeather, if AUTOFEATHER switch is selected off before condition lever
is selected to FUEL OFF.

NOTE: [with MS 4-126150 or MS 4-126172 or MS 4-121109 or MS 4-121281 Not Incorporated]:


With an engine shut down and propeller de-ice selected, the PROP DEICE caution light will
illuminate.
Confirm functioning of the propeller de-ice system of the operating engine by observing
PROPS advisory light (operating engine) illuminates and goes out repeatedly.

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (In Flight) (cont’d)

POWER Levers .................................................................................................................... Operate Together


Operate together as required to maintain the desired flight profile.

NOTES: 1. If the POWER lever of the non-affected engine was selected forward of the RATING detent,
it must be retarded to the RATING detent or below when the 2 POWER levers are operated
together.
2. If the start SELECT light illuminates, see Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.3

IGNITION (affected engine) ......................................................................................................................... OFF


Set IGNITION 1 or IGNITION 2 switch of failed engine to OFF.

BLEED Air (operating engine) ...................................................................................................... As Required

• Set BLEED CONTROL Switch of operating engine to BLEED 1 or 2.


• Turn BLEED AIR FLOW CONTROL as required.

BLEED Air (affected engine) ...................................................................................................................... OFF


Set BLEED CONTROL Switch of affected engine to the OFF position.

STBY HYD PRESS Switch ........................................................................................................................... ON


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON advisory light illuminates and
STBY HYD PRESS (2800 - 3000 psi) indication on # 2 MFD.

TANK AUX PUMP (operating engine) ............................................................................................................ ON


Push the TANK 1 or TANK 2 AUX PUMP switch-light and
make sure the respective green ON advisory light illuminates.

• Transfer fuel as required to maintain fuel balance.

IF # 1 ENGINE INOPERATIVE:

PTU CNTRL Switch ................................................................................................................................ NORM

IF # 2 ENGINE INOPERATIVE:

PTU CNTRL Switch ...................................................................................................................................... ON


Push the PTU CNTRL switch-light and make sure the green ON light illuminates and

[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated]:


PTU pressure (green bars) illuminates.

Landing Considerations:
- With # 1 engine inoperative Do Not select PTU CNTRL to ON
- Disengage autopilot at 1000 ft AGL

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.40 1.75
Flap 35° ................................... 1.50 1.80
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CHAPTER 3 3.1-23
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.2.28 ENGINE FAILURE ON APPROACH GO-AROUND

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................ MAX / 1020

POWER Levers ........................................................................................................................ RATING Detent


Advance POWER levers to RATING detent to achieve maximum take-off power.

If landing flap selected:


FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................................................ 5°, 10° or 15°
Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.

Minimum Airspeed .............................................................................. Go-Around Speed Flap 5°, 10° or 15°

If REF SPEED INCR ON:


Minimum Airspeed .................................................................. Go-Around Speed Flap 5°, 10° or 15° + 20 kt

Positive rate of climb:


LANDING GEAR Lever ................................................................................................................................. UP
Check all gear, door and LANDING GEAR advisory lights out.

Affected engine:

POWER Lever .............................................................................................................................. FLIGHT IDLE

Condition Lever ............................................................................................................................... FUEL OFF

If propeller does not feather:


ALT FTHR ................................................................................................................................................. FTHR
Press the # 1 or # 2 ALT FTHR switch.
Make sure the green FTHR light illuminates.

When clear of obstacles, but not below 400 ft AGL:


Airspeed ........................................................................................ Accelerate to final Take-off Climb Speed

FLAPS Lever .................................................................................................................................................. 0°

At Flap Retraction Initiation Speed for Flap 5°, 10° or 15° .................. Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD
Confirm maximum continuous power and continue climb.

- Complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).


[END]

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3.1-24 CHAPTER 3
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.3 AUTOFLIGHT - FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS and NAVIGATION

3.1.3.1 MISTRIM (TRIM NOSE UP or TRIM NOSE DN or TRIM L WING DN or TRIM R WING DN)
(Message on PFD)
(Autopilot Pitch or Roll Mistrim)

Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage

CAUTION: Prior to disengaging the autopilot, firmly hold the control wheel and be prepared for a
control force in pitch or roll as appropriate.

Trim ............................................................................................................................................... As Required

NOTE: Observe the Slip / Skid indication on the PFD.


If required, adjust the rudder trim to center the Slip / Skid indication prior to applying aileron trim

Autopilot ....................................................................................................................................... As Required


[END]

3.1.3.2 AP PITCH TRIM FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Autopilot Pitch Trim Failure)

CAUTION: Prior to disengaging the autopilot, firmly hold the control wheel and be prepared for a
control force in pitch.

Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage


Pitch Trim ...................................................................................................................... Adjust (As Necessary)
Autopilot ................................................................................................................................... Do Not Engage

NOTE: The auto pitch trim function will also be inoperative when either the AFCS FAIL or AP PITCH
TRIM FAIL message is displayed.
[END]

3.1.3.3 AUTO TRIM FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Auto Pitch Trim Failure)

Autopilot .................................................................................................................................. Do Not Engage

NOTE: When selecting Flap 15° to Flap 35° or Flap 35° to Flap 15°, there will be an increase in the
pitch trim adjustment.
The auto pitch trim function will also be inoperative when either the AFCS FAIL or AP PITCH
TRIM FAIL message is displayed.
[END]

3.1.3.4 AP DISENGAGED or AP / YD DISENGAGED


(Flashing PFD Message and Red AP DISENG Light)
(Autopilot has automatically disengaged)

A/P DIS Switch ............................................................................................................ Press to Cancel Alerts


Pitch, Aileron and Rudder Trim ................................................................................... Adjust (As Necessary)
Autopilot or Yaw Damper ........................................................................................................ Do Not Engage

If associated AFCS failure message goes out:


Autopilot ........................................................................................................................ Engage (As Required)
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CHAPTER 3 3.1-25
NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.3.5 YD DISENGAGED
(Flashing PFD Message)
(Yaw Damper has automatically disengaged)

A/P DIS Switch ............................................................................................................. Press to Cancel Alerts


Rudder Trim .................................................................................................................. Adjust (As Necessary)
Autopilot or Yaw Damper ........................................................................................................ Do Not Engage

If associated AFCS failure message goes out:


Yaw Damper ................................................................................................................... Engage (As Required)
[END]

3.1.3.6 AFCS CONTROLLER INOP


(Message on PFD)
(A failed FGCP or stuck button has been detected)

If Autopilot remains engaged:

NOTE: It may not be possible to disengage the autopilot or yaw damper using the FGCP AP or YD
buttons.

- Use the control wheel AP DIS button or GA button to disengage the autopilot when required.

If Flight Director modes remain active:

NOTE: It may not be possible to select or de-select certain flight director modes.
The Pitch Wheel may be inoperative.

- Use alternate Flight Director modes or fly aircraft by reference to raw data to accomplish remainder of flight.

If a NAV SOURCE, COURSE or HDG knob is inoperative:


HSI SEL ................................................................................................ Unaffected Side L or R (As Required)

- Use PFD source data from the selected side to accomplish the remainder of the flight.
[END]

3.1.3.7 AFCS FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Both Flight Guidance Modules have failed)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper
Flight Director
Flap Automatic Pitch Trim

Autopilot or Yaw Damper ........................................................................................................ Do Not Engage

NOTE: Note: When selecting Flap 15 to Flap 35 or Flap 35 to Flap 15, there will be an increase in the
pitch trim requirement.

If message goes out:


Autopilot or Yaw Damper .............................................................................................. Engage (As Required)
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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.3.8 L FD FAIL or R FD FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Left or Right Flight Guidance Module has failed)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper
Dual FD Approach Mode
Flap Automatic Pitch Trim

Autopilot or Yaw Damper ........................................................................................................ Do Not Engage

NOTE: When selecting Flap 15 to Flap 35 or Flap 35 to Flap 15, there will be an increase in the pitch
trim requirement.

If message disappears:
Autopilot or Yaw Damper ............................................................................................. Engage (As Required)
[END]

3.1.3.9 YD NOT CENTERED


(Message on PFD)
(Yaw Damper has disengaged in a non-centered position)

Wait 15 s:
Yaw Damper ......................................................................................................................................... Engage

If YD NOT CENTERED message remains:


Rudder Trim .................................................................................................................. Adjust (As Necessary)
Yaw Damper ......................................................................................................................................... Engage

If the Yaw Damper does not engage after adjusting the Rudder Trim:
Autopilot or Yaw Damper .................................................... Do Not Make any Further Attempts to Engage
[END]

3.1.3.10 HDG FAIL


(Message on affected PFD)
(Source of heading data to PFD has failed)

EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE ............................................................................................ 1 or 2 (As Appropriate)

- Fly the aircraft by reference to the remaining source of heading data.

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper

NOTE: If a malfunction of the flux valve is the cause of the heading failure, the SLAVE advisory light,
on the AHRS controller, will also illuminate.
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.3.11 ATT FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Source of pitch and roll data to PFD has failed)

EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE ............................................................................................ 1 or 2 (As Appropriate)

- Fly the aircraft by reference to the remaining source of attitude data.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper

NOTE: ELEVATOR FEEL Caution Light will illuminate.


Elevator forces may be higher or lower than usual.
[END]

3.1.3.12 PITCH MISMATCH or ROLL MISMATCH


(Messages on PFD)
(AHRS 1 and 2 attitudes do not match)

- Determine valid attitude source by comparing pitch and roll displayed on PFD 1 and 2 against the standby
instrument.

EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE ............................................................................................ 1 or 2 (As Appropriate)

- Fly aircraft by reference to the selected attitude source.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper

NOTE: ELEVATOR FEEL Caution Light will illuminate.


Elevator forces may be higher or lower than usual.
END]

3.1.3.13 IAS FAIL and / or ALT FAIL


(Message on PFD)
(Selected air data source has failed)

EFIS ADC SOURCE ...................................................................................................... 1 or 2 (As Appropriate)

- Fly aircraft by reference to the selected air data source.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper

NOTE: ELEVATOR FEEL, PITCH TRIM, SPLR OUTBD and RUD CTRL Caution Lights will illuminate.
Elevator forces, roll rate and rudder sensitivity may be higher or lower than usual.
[END]

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3.1.3.14 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY FAILURE

Affected Side:
MFD ............................................................................................................................................................. PFD
Select PFD using either the MFD 1 or MFD 2 switch on the ESID control panel.
PFD ............................................................................................................................................................. OFF
Turn the PFD BRT knob on the affected EFIS control panel counter-clockwise to the OFF position.
[END]

3.1.3.15 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY FAILURE

Affected Side:
MFD ............................................................................................................................................................. OFF
Turn the MFD BRT knob on the affected EFIS control panel counter-clockwise to the OFF position.
MFD (operating MFD) ........................................................................................................ Select (As Required)
Select operating MFD to display desired information using either
the MFD 1 or MFD 2 switch on the ESID control panel.
[END]

3.1.3.16 ENGINE DISPLAY FAILURE


(No Data Displayed on ED Screen)

NOTE: ED display will automatically transfer to MFD 1 in flight.


MFD 1 or 2 (As Required) ........................................................................................................................... ENG
Select either MFD to display engine information (ENG) using
the MFD 1 or MFD 2 switch on the ESID control panel.
ED BRT ....................................................................................................................................................... OFF
Turn the ED BRT knob on the ESID control panel counter-clockwise to the OFF position.
[END]

3.1.3.17 CHECK ED
(Message on ED)
(Critical Data on the ED May Be Displayed Incorrectly)

MFD 1 or 2 (As Appropriate) ....................................................................................................................... ENG


• Monitor MFD display data for incorrectly displayed engine information.
[END]

3.1.3.18 CHECK PFD 1 or CHECK PFD 2


(Message on PFD)
(Critical Data on the ED May Be Displayed Incorrectly)

- Fly the aircraft by reference to the operative PFD.


MFD (affected side) ..................................................................................................................................... PFD
Select affected MFD to display PFD information
by turning either the MFD 1 or MFD 2 control switch on the ESID control panel to the PFD position.
NOTE: Monitor PFD data for incorrect information and report to maintenance.
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.3.19 HOT DISPLAYS or FANS FAIL


(Message on ED)
(Two or More EIS Display Units Are Overheating)

- Land at nearest suitable airport.

If a PFD or ED should subsequently fail:


MFD 1 or 2 (As Appropriate) ........................................................................................................... PFD or ENG
[END]

3.1.3.20 ENGINE DISPLAY ADVISORIES

NOTE: Maintenance action is required prior to next flight if any of the following advisory messages
appear on the ED.

If AVIONICS Caution Light illuminated:


IFC Messages:
IOP 1 FAIL or IOP 2 FAIL or IOPS FAIL
IOM 1 FAIL or IOM 2 FAIL or IOMS FAIL
WTG 1 FAIL or WTG 2 FAIL or WTGS FAIL
WOW / IOP 1 FAIL or WOW / IOP 2 FAIL or WOW / IOPS FAIL
IOP BAD CONF
Display Messages:
DU BAD CONF
FANS FAIL
HOT DISPLAYS
ED MON FAIL
PFD 1 MON FAIL or PFD 2 MON FAIL or PFDS MON FAIL
HOT PFD 1 or HOT PFD 2
HOT MFD 1 or HOT MFD 2
HOT ED

NOTE: Avionics Caution Light illuminates on the ground only.

If AVIONICS Caution Light not illuminated:


IFC Messages:
GPWS I/F FAIL
RA 1 FAIL or RA 2 FAIL or RAS FAIL
Powerplant Messages:
POWERPLANT
FADEC 1 / DU or FADEC 2 / DU or FADECS / DU
Display Messages:
PFD 1 LINK FAIL or PFD 2 LINK FAIL
MFD 1 LINK FAIL or MFD 2 LINK FAIL
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3.1.3.21 AIR DATA SYSTEM FAILURE


(Loss of both AIRSPEED and both ALTITUDE INDICATIONS on PILOT'S and CO-PILOT'S PFD)
(Simultaneous Failure of Air Data Systems 1 and 2)
ELEVATOR FEEL and PITCH TRIM and SPLR OUTBD and RUD CTRL
(Caution Lights)

- Use Standby Airspeed Indicator and Standby Altimeter to control airplane.

Maximum Airspeeds:
Flap 0° .................................................................................................................................................... 1.8 VSR
Flap 5°, 10° or 15° .................................................................................................................................. 1.6 VSR

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 15°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 15° ................................... VREF + 5 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 15° ................................... 1.45 1.80
[END]

3.1.3.22 LOSS OF PILOT, CO-PILOT and STANDBY AIRSPEED and ALTITUDE INDICATIONS
(Loss of both Pitot Static probes on the right side due to a suspected Bird Strike)

Pitot Static Isolation Valve ...................................................................................................................... Press


Check ISOL advisory light illuminates and valid airspeed and altitude information is displayed on # 1 PFD.

- Land immediately at nearest suitable airport.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 15°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 15° ................................... VREF + 5 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 15° ................................... 1.45 1.80
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.3.23 ALT MISMATCH


(Message on PFD)
(Abnormal Altitude Indication)

• Compare PFD 1 and PFD 2 altitude indications with the altitude indications on the Standby Altimeter.

With Integrated Standby Instrument [with MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883 Not Incorporated]:


Using the following standby altimeter correction table, compare the altimeter readings of PFD 1 and PFD 2.
STANDBY ALTITUDE CORRECTION - [with MS 4-432835 or MS 4-456883 Not Incorporated]:
ALT FLAP 0° 5°, 10°, 15° and 35°
[ft] IAS [kt] 150 or lower VMO VAPP or VREF VFE
SL Subtract [ft] 0 0 0 100
15000 Subtract [ft] 0 300 0 100
20000 and above Subtract [ft] 0 400 - -
NOTE: Altimeter correction varies linearly between minimum and maximum airspeeds shown.

EFIS ADC SOURCE .......................................................................................................... 1 or 2 (As Required)


Select the EFIS ADC SOURCE switch to 1 or 2 as required on the ESID control panel.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)


[END]

3.1.3.24 IAS MISMATCH


(Message on PFD)
(Abnormal Airspeed Indication)

• Compare PFD 1 and PFD 2 with Standby Airspeed Indicators and determine the valid air data source.

EFIS ADC SOURCE .......................................................................................................... 1 or 2 (As Required)


Select the EFIS ADC SOURCE switch to 1 or 2 as required, on the ESID control panel.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)


[END]

3.1.3.25 FLIGHT DATA RECORDER


(Caution Light)

Anti-Collision Light ..................................................................................................................... Red or White

If Caution Light remains on:


• Maintenance action required prior to next flight.
[END]

3.1.3.26 GPWS
(Caution Light)
(Loss of EGPWS Terrain Display and Audible Warnings)
• Establish and use alternate means to ensure required clearance from terrain is maintained.
[END]

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3.1.4 FUSELAGE FIRE, SMOKE or FUMES

3.1.4.1 FUSELAGE FIRE, SMOKE or FUMES EMERGENCIES

NOTE: In the event of fire, smoke or fumes, prepare to land the aircraft without delay while completing
fire suppression and / or smoke or fumes evacuation procedures.

If it cannot be visually verified that the fire has been completely extinguished, whether the
smoke or fumes have cleared or not, land immediately at the nearest suitable airfield or land-
ing site.

3.1.4.1.1 General Procedures

Oxygen Masks ................................................................................................................................. On / 100%


• Remove headset.
• Remove quick donning oxygen mask from the quick release holder and put it over nose and mouth.
• Set oxygen to 100%.
• Breathe normally to start oxygen flow.

Smoke Goggles (if applicable) ..................................................................................................................... On


• Remove Smoke Goggles from side console storage and put on over mask.
• Put headset back on.

MIC Switch .............................................................................................................................................. MASK


Set BOOM / MASK switch to MASK on the ARCDU AUDIO panel and check communications.

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] ................................................................................... OFF


Set the RECIRC FAN switch on the AIR CONDITIONING panel to OFF.

If emergency lights are required:


Emergency Lights ....................................................................................................................................... On
Pull and set EMER LIGHTS switch to the ON position.

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3.1.4.1.2 Known Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT

NOTE: If an electrical source of fire, smoke or fumes is positively identified, remove power to source if
possible.

• Extinguish fire with portable fire extinguishers.


• If it cannot be visibly verified that the fire has been extinguished following fire suppression, land immediately
at the nearest suitable airport.

Remove portable fire extinguisher from flight compartment bulkhead, hold upright, slide the safety latch down
with thumb, point nozzle at base of fire and squeeze trigger

CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW Selector ............................................................ Fully Clockwise (OPN)


Turn the CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW selector clockwise towards OPN to exhaust smoke forward.

NOTE: Flight compartment airflow will carry the smoke or fumes forward.

If additional assistance to remove smoke or fumes is required:

NOTE: This step will depressurize the aircraft rapidly.

FWD OUTFLOW VALVE Lever ................................................................................................................. Open


Turn the FORWARD OUTFLOW VALVE lever fully clockwise to OPEN.

- Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.


[END]

CABIN

Emergency Lights .......................................................................................................................... If Required

• Evacuate passengers from affected area.


• Extinguish fire with portable fire extinguishers

Remove fire extinguisher from right forward cabin area and use in conjunction with flight compartment and
baggage compartment extinguishers if necessary.

NOTE: If a pilot is required to fight the fire, protective breathing equipment must be donned prior to
exiting the flight compartment.
• If it cannot be visibly verified that the fire has been extinguished following fire suppression, land immediately
at the nearest suitable airport.

If assistance to remove smoke or fumes from the cabin is required:

NOTE: This step will depressurize the aircraft rapidly.

AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................. DUMP


Move the Rear Outflow Valve Control switch to the DUMP position.

- Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.


[END]

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Known Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes (cont’d)

BAGGAGE FWD COMPARTMENT


(Illumination of SMOKE Warning Light and BAGGAGE FWD SMOKE and EXTG Advisory Lights)

• Check for illumination of FIRE BOTTLE FWD ARM advisory light.

Illuminated SMOKE / EXTG Switch ........................................................................................................ Press


Check FIRE BOTTLE FWD LOW advisory light illuminates and FIRE BOTTLE FWD ARM advisory light out.

NOTE: The FIRE BOTTLE AFT LOW advisory light may illuminate after FIRE BOTTLE FWD LOW
advisory light illuminates.

- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.


[END]

BAGGAGE AFT COMPARTMENT


(Illumination of SMOKE Warning Light and BAGGAGE AFT SMOKE and EXTG Advisory Lights):

• Check for illumination of VENT INLT CLOSED and VENT OTLT CLOSED and FIRE BOTTLE AFT ARM
advisory lights.

Illuminated SMOKE / EXTG Switch ........................................................................................................ Press


Check FIRE BOTTLE AFT LOW advisory light illuminates and FIRE BOTTLE AFT ARM advisory light out.

NOTE: The FIRE BOTTLE FWD LOW advisory light may illuminate after FIRE BOTTLE AFT LOW
advisory light illuminates.

- Land immediately at nearest suitable airport.


[END]

[with Options - CR 825 CH 03262 Incorporated]

CARGO COMPARTMENT
(Illumination of SMOKE Warning Light and SMOKE and EXTG Advisory Switch-lights):

• Check for illumination of VENT INLT CLOSED, VALVE OTLT CLOSED, FIRE BOTTLE HRD / LRD2 ARM
and FIRE BOTTLE LRD1 ARM advisory lights.

SMOKE / EXTG Switch ............................................................................................................................ Press

• Check FIRE BOTTLE HRD / LRD2 ARM and FIRE BOTTLE LRD1 ARM advisory lights out and illumination
of FIRE BOTTLE HRD LOW advisory light.

After approximately 3 h:

• FIRE BOTTLE LRD2 LOW and FIRE BOTTLE LRD1 LOW advisory lights will illuminate.

NOTE: With the requirement to land immediately at the nearest suitable airport, the FIRE BOTTLE
LRD2 LOW and FIRE BOTTLE LRD1 LOW advisory lights will not normally be observed.
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.4.1.3 Unknown Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes

NOTE: To prepare for and manage a landing immediately at the nearest suitable airport, the
procedures given in this Sub-Chapter, may be terminated prior to completion.

Bleed Source or Air Conditioning Suspected:

BLEED 1 Switch ............................................................................................................................ OFF


Wait up to 1 min.
If improvement:
Leave BLEED 1 in the OFF position
If necessary to assist in removal of smoke or fumes:
Smoke or Fumes Removal (Sub-Chapter 3.1.4.1.4) ....................................................... Accomplish
[END]

If no improvement:
BLEED 1 ........................................................................................................................................... On
BLEED 2 ......................................................................................................................................... OFF
Wait up to 1 min.
If improvement:
Leave BLEED 2 in the OFF position
If necessary to assist in removal of smoke or fumes:
Smoke or Fumes Removal (Sub-Chapter 3.1.4.1.4) ....................................................... Accomplish
[END]

If no improvement:
BLEED 2 ........................................................................................................................................... On
FLT COMP PACKS ......................................................................................................................... OFF
Wait up to 1 min.
If improvement:
Leave FLT COMP PACK in the OFF position
If necessary to assist in removal of smoke or fumes:
Smoke or Fumes Removal (Sub-Chapter 3.1.4.1.4) ....................................................... Accomplish
[END]

If no improvement:
FLT COMP PACK .......................................................................................................... AUTO or MAN
CABIN PACKS ................................................................................................................................ OFF
Wait up to 1 min.
If improvement:
Leave CABIN PACKS in the OFF position
If necessary to assist in removal of smoke or fumes:
Smoke or Fumes Removal (Sub-Chapter 3.1.4.1.4) ....................................................... Accomplish
[END]

If no improvement:
CABIN PACKS .............................................................................................................. AUTO or MAN

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Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes Can Not Be Identified:

DC GEN 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set DC CONTROL GEN 1 and 2 switches to OFF.
Confirm the # 1 DC GEN and # 2 DC GEN caution lights turn on.

AC GEN 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set AC CONTROL GEN 1 and 2 switches to OFF.
Confirm the # 1 AC GEN and # 2 AC GEN caution lights turn on.

STORM / DOME Lights ................................................................................................... STORM (If Required)

MAIN, AUX & STBY Batteries ................................................................................................................... OFF


Set MAIN, AUX and STBY BATT switches to OFF.
Confirm the MAIN BATTERY, AUX BATTERY and STBY BATTERY caution lights turn on.

Emergency Lights ........................................................................................................... OFF (Until Required)


• Pull and set FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY LIGHTS switch to OFF.
• If the EMERGENCY LIGHTS are necessary, pull and set FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY LIGHTS
switch to the ON position.

- Land immediately at nearest suitable airport.

CAUTION: Battery duration for operation of Essential Services is 60 min.

NOTE: Engine bleed air flow to ECS packs is lost. The aircraft will depressurize.

If necessary to remove smoke or fumes from the flight compartment:

NOTE: This procedure will depressurize the aircraft rapidly.

AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................... MAN


Move the Rear Outflow Valve Control switch to the MAN position.

MAN DIFF Switch ........................................................................................................................... INCR (50 s)


Hold the MAN DIFF switch to the INCR position for 50 s.

Cabin ALT FWD OUTFLOW ....................................................................................... Fully Clockwise (OPN)


Turn CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW rotary switch fully clockwise to OPN.

FWD OUTFLOW VALVE ........................................................................................................................... Open


Turn FWD OUTFLOW VALVE lever clockwise to OPEN.

NOTE: Ram ventilation is most effective above 150 KIAS.

- Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.

- See Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.3.8, BATTERY ESSENTIAL SERVICES, for powered services.


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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.4.1.4 Smoke or Fumes Removal


(Unknown Source)

- If it cannot be visibly verified that the fire has been extinguished following fire suppression, land immediately
at nearest suitable airport.

NOTE: Carry out this procedure only when directed by the Unknown Source of Fire, Smoke or Fumes
checklist (Sub-Chapter 3.1.4.1.3).

RECIRC Fan [with MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated] .................................................................................... OFF


Set RECIRC Fan switch to OFF.

BLEED (unaffected) ............................................................................................................................ On / MAX


Set unaffected BLEED control switch to 1 or 2.
Turn BLEED airflow control rotary switch fully clockwise to MAX.

NOTE: Leave affected BLEED or affected PACK switches in the OFF position.

If necessary to remove smoke or fumes from the flight compartment:

CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW ............................................................................ Fully Clockwise (OPN)


Turn the CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW selector clockwise towards OPN to exhaust smoke forward.

If additional assistance to remove smoke or fumes is required:

NOTE: This step will depressurize the aircraft rapidly.

FWD OUTFLOW VALVE Lever ................................................................................................................. Open


Turn the FORWARD OUTFLOW VALVE lever fully clockwise to OPEN.

- Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.5 EMERGENCY LANDING / DITCHING, FORCED LANDING, EMERGENCY EVACUATION

3.1.5.1 EMERGENCY LANDING (Both Engines Operating)


• Instruct cabin crew members to brief and prepare passengers for the emergency.
• Make sure all items on flight compartment and in cabin are put in a safe place.
• Complete all radio communications with the ground relative to the intended landing.
• Review the procedures to be done by the crew.
• Think about possible practice approach and overshoot.
• If possible, make sure no passengers are seated in the plane of the propellers.

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EMERGENCY LANDING (Both Engines Operating) (cont’d)

EGPWS CB (Left Upper CB Panel – A1) ..................................................................................................... Pull

EMER LIGHTS .............................................................................................................................................. ON


Pull and set EMER LIGHTS switch to the ON position.
Make sure the PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT on the flight compartment ceiling turns on [Option].

AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................. DUMP

ELT ................................................................................................................................................................ ON
Activate the Emergency Locater Transmitter manually.

Shoulder Harness ..................................................................................................................................... Lock


Move INERTIA REEL LOCK lever, on inboard side of seat, to the lock position.

LANDING GEAR EXTENDED:


• Proceed with normal approach.

Landing Considerations:

When airplane comes to a stop:


EMERG Brake .............................................................................................................................................. On
Set EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE lever to PARK when airplane comes to a complete stop.

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF


Move Condition Levers to FUEL OFF.

PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handles ................................................................................................................ Pull


• Pull the red PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handle of the affected engine.
• Make sure both related AFT and FWD yellow EXTINGUISHER ARM lights turn on.
• Make sure the FUEL VALVE CLOSED white light turns on.
• Make sure the FUEL VALVE OPEN green light goes off.
• Make sure the HYD VALVE CLOSED white light turns on.
• Make sure the HYD VALVE OPEN green light goes off.

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.

• Evacuate airplane
After propellers have stopped, the captain will start the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE, if one side is blocked.)
The first officer will leave the flight compartment and help with the evacuation.

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

EMERGENCY LANDING (Both Engines Operating) (cont’d)

LANDING GEAR RETRACTED:

Landing Considerations:
- Plan on Flap 35° landing.
- Maintain VREF until immediately prior to flare.
- Do Not exceed 6° nose-up during flare.
- Touch down with minimum speed and minimum rate of descent without stalling.

AFTER GROUND CONTACT:

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF


Move Condition Levers to FUEL OFF.

PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handles ................................................................................................................ Pull

Pull # 1 and # 2 PULL FUEL / HYD OFF handles.


BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF
Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.

WHEN AIRPLANE COMES TO A STOP:

• Evacuate airplane
After propellers have stopped, the captain will start the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE, if one side is blocked.)
The first officer will leave the flight compartment and help with the evacuation.

DITCHING:
• Broadcast emergency and distress signals.
• Instruct cabin crew members to review ditching procedures with passengers.
• Deploy ditching dam at airstair door and configure forward right hand exit for ditching.

NOTE: [with Options - CR 825 CH 03163 and CR 825 CH 03200 Not Incorporated]:
Configuring the forward right-hand emergency exit for ditching may require the aircraft to be
depressurized to reduce the force on the lower exit door handle.

• Make sure all cargo and baggage is prevented from moving.


• Put on crew life jackets.
• Move INERTIA REEL LOCK lever to lock position.
• Set FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING sign switches to FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING.
• Set AUTO / MAN / DUMP switch to DUMP.
• Set EMER LIGHTS switch to the ON position.

Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX

BLEED 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................................ OFF

Flaps ............................................................................................................................................................. 35°


- Use VREF airspeed for flap 35°.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY LANDING (Both Engines Operating) (cont’d)

Landing Considerations:
- Do Not select landing gear down.
- In rolling swell surface conditions attempt to ditch along and parallel to the crests as much into wind as swell
line permits. In other water surface conditions land into wind.
- Maintain VREF until immediately prior to flare.
Commence flare to achieve zero vertical velocity immediately prior to water contact.
- Give order to “BRACE” on PA system.
- Prior to touchdown maintain a pitch attitude of 10° nose up.
- Touch down with minimum speed and rate of descent without stalling.

NOTE: A transient nose-up pitching motion may result following touchdown.


Over-correction of this tendency could result in porpoising or nosing in.

AFTER WATER CONTACT:

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF


Move Condition Levers to FUEL OFF.

If any engine is not shut down by use of condition lever:


Appropriate PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handle ............................................................................................. Pull
Pull # 1 and / or # 2 FUEL / HYD OFF handles.

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.

WHEN AIRPLANE COMES TO A STOP:


• Evacuate airplane
After the airplane comes to a stop and propellers have stopped turning, the captain starts the evacuation by
using the PA to shout the command “EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE).
The first officer leaves the flight compartment and helps with the evacuation.

NOTE: After the completion of the ditching run, the airplane will float with one wing in the water.
The upper portion of the right forward emergency exit and / or the airstair door shall be used
for evacuation.
The airstair door ditching dam must be in place prior to opening the door.

WARNING: Do Not open the Aft Doors or the lower portion of the right Forward Emergency Exit.

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3.1.5.2 FORCED LANDING (Both Engines Inoperative)

HYD # 3 ISOL VLV .................................................................................................................................... Open


Check the HYD # 3 ISOL VLV OPEN advisory light illuminates and # 3 hydraulic pressure on # 1 MFD.

Airspeed .............................................................................................................................................. 1.23 VSR


NOTES: 1. With FLAP 0°, landing gear retracted, propellers feathered and zero wind conditions,
2.5 NM can be traveled for every 1000 ft of altitude loss.
This distance will increase in a tailwind and decrease in a headwind.
2. All hydraulic (except for elevator control), pneumatic and non-essential electrical services
will be inoperative.

ENGINE AIRSTART (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.12) ................................................................................. Accomplish

After all attempts to achieve a successful airstart have failed, proceed as follows:
- Flight Compartment and Cabin must be secured.
NOTE: [with Options - CR 825 CH 03163 and CR 825 CH 03200 Not Incorporated]:
Configuring the forward right-hand emergency exit for ditching may require the aircraft to be
depressurized to reduce the force on the lower exit door handle.

MAIN, AUX & STBY Batteries .................................................................................................................... OFF


Set MAIN, AUXILIARY and STANDBY BATTERY switches to OFF.
Make sure the MAIN, AUX and STBY BATTERY caution lights turn on.

NOTE: The following services will be inoperative:


HYDRAULIC PNEUMATIC ELECTRIC
Flap Airframe de-icing All variable frequency AC services
Roll Spoilers Pressurization All non-essential DC services
(see Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.3.8
Rudder
for powered services)
Anti-skid braking
Normal landing gear operation
Nose wheel steering

Passenger Signs .......................................................................................................................................... On


• Set FASTEN BELTS SIGN switch to FASTEN BELTS.
• Set NO SMOKING SIGN switch to NO SMOKING.

Emergency Lights ....................................................................................................................................... ON


Pull and set EMER LIGHTS switch to ON position.
Make sure the PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT on the flight compartment ceiling turns on (optional).

ELT ................................................................................................................................................................ ON
Push the ELT switch-light to the ON position and make sure the red indicator light in the rocker switch turns on.

Shoulder Harness .................................................................................................................................... Lock


Move INERTIA REEL LOCK lever to lock.
- Make approach and landing into wind.

Select Appropriate Landing Considerations (see next Paragraphs):


- Landing Gear Extended
- Landing Gear Retracted
- Ditching
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FORCED LANDING (Both Engines Inoperative) (cont’d)

LANDING GEAR EXTENDED:

Landing Considerations:
If the available surface is appropriate, extend landing gear allowing sufficient time for alternate gear extension:

- Extending landing gear will steepen glide angle and decrease glide distance.
- Maintain 1.23 VSR until immediately prior to flare.
- Commence flare to achieve zero vertical velocity immediately prior to ground contact.
- Do Not exceed 6° nose-up during flare.
- Touch down with minimum speed and rate of descent without stalling.

PRIOR LANDING:

ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) .......................................... Accomplish

AFTER TOUCHDOWN:

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.

EMERG Brake .................................................................................................................. Apply Intermittently


Use the EMERGENCY / PARKING LEVER to stop the airplane.

WHEN AIRPLANE COMES TO A STOP:


• Evacuate airplane.
After propellers have stopped, the commander will start the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE, if one side is blocked).
The first officer will leave the flight compartment and help with the evacuation.

LANDING GEAR RETRACTED:

Landing Considerations:
- Maintain 1.23 VSR until immediately prior to flare.
- Commence flare to achieve zero vertical velocity immediately prior to ground contact.
- Do Not exceed 5° nose-up during flare.
- Touch down with minimum speed and rate of descent without stalling.

WHEN AIRPLANE COMES TO A STOP:

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.
• Evacuate airplane.
After propellers have stopped, the commander will start the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE, if one side is blocked.)
The first officer will leave the flight compartment and help with the evacuation.

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FORCED LANDING (Both Engines Inoperative) (cont’d)

DITCHING:

Landing Considerations:
- Do Not select landing gear down.
- In rolling swell surface conditions attempt to ditch along and parallel to the crests as much into wind as swell
line permits. In other water surface conditions land into wind.
- Maintain 1.23 VSR until immediately prior to flare.
- Commence flare to achieve zero vertical velocity immediately prior to water contact.
- Maintain pitch attitude of 10° nose-up.
- Touch down with minimum speed and minimum rate of descent without stalling.
- A transient nose-up pitching motion may result following touchdown.
Over-correction of this tendency could result in porpoising or nosing in.

AFTER WATER CONTACT:

BATTERY MASTER .................................................................................................................................... OFF


Pull out the BATTERY MASTER switch and set to OFF.

WHEN AIRPLANE COMES TO A STOP:


• Evacuate airplane.
After propellers have stopped, the commander will start the evacuation by using the PA to shout the command
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE” (LEFT or RIGHT SIDE, if one side is blocked.)
The first officer will leave the flight compartment and help with the evacuation.

NOTE: After the completion of ditching run, the airplane will float with one wing in the water.
The upper portion of the right forward emergency exit and / or the airstair door shall be used
for evacuation.
The airstair door ditching dam must be in place prior to opening the door.

WARNING: Do Not open the Aft Doors or the lower portion of the right Forward Emergency Exit.
[END]

3.1.5.3 DITCHING
Preparations:
• Broadcast emergency and distress signals.
• Alert cabin crew to review ditching procedures with passengers.
• Deploy ditching dam at airstair door and configure forward right hand exit for ditching.
NOTE: [with Options - CR 825 CH 03163 and CR 825 CH 03200 Not Incorporated]:
Configuring the forward right-hand emergency exit for ditching may require the aircraft to be
depressurized to reduce the force on the lower exit door handle.
• Check security of cargo and baggage and restrain if necessary.
Check Life Jackets ...................................................................................................................................... ON
Pilot and Co-Pilot Harness .............................................................................................. Secure and Locked
FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING Sign Switches .............................. FASTEN BELTS and NO SMOKING
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DITCHING (cont’d)

Operational Conditions:
The 2 factors which bear most directly upon a successful ditching are airplane ground speed and the water
surface condition.
Under all circumstances the airplane should be brought onto the water surface as gently as possible.
In rolling swell surface conditions, the generally recommended technique is to ditch along and parallel to the
crest of a swell, as much into wind as the swell line permits.
In all other conditions land into wind.

Approach:
EGPWS CB (Left Upper CB Panel – A1) ..................................................................................................... Pull
Condition Levers ........................................................................................................................... MAX / 1020
BLEED 1 and BLEED 2 Switches .............................................................................................................. OFF
AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch .................................................................................................................. DUMP
LANDING GEAR Lever ................................................................................................................................ UP
Check all gear, door and LANDING GEAR lever advisory lights out.
FLAP Lever ................................................................................................................................................... 35°
Check FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.
Airspeed ..................................................................................................................................... VREF Flap 35°
Rate of Descent ..................................................................................................................... 200 to 300 ft/min
EMER LIGHTS Switch ................................................................................................................................. ON
LANDING APPROACH and LANDING FLARE Light Switches.................................................. As Required
ELT Switch ................................................................................................................................................... ON
Order to Brace .......................................................................................................................... on PA System
Prior to Touchdown .............................................................................. Achieve Pitch Attitude 10° Nose-Up
• Touch down with minimum speed and rate of descent. Do Not STALL.

NOTE: A transient nose-up pitching motion may result following touchdown.


Over-correction of this tendency could result in porpoising or nosing in.

After Touchdown:
Condition Levers .............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF

If any engine is not shut down by use of condition lever:


Appropriate PULL FUEL / HYD OFF Handle ............................................................................................. Pull
BATTERY MASTER Switch ....................................................................................................................... OFF
PASSENGER EVACUATION .............................................................................. After Airplane Has Stopped

NOTE: After completion of the ditching run, the aircraft will float with one wing in the water.
The upper portion of the right forward emergency exit and / or the airstair door shall be used for
evacuation.
The airstair door ditching dam must be in place prior to opening the door.

WARNING: Do Not open the Aft Doors or the lower portion of the right Forward Emergency Exit.
[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

3.1.6.1 BATTERY

3.1.6.1.1 MAIN BATTERY or AUX BATTERY or STBY BATTERY


(Caution Light)

Battery (affected) ........................................................................................................................... OFF then On


Set MAIN, AUX or STBY BATT switch to OFF and then to MAIN, AUX or STBY BATT position

• Monitor affected Battery load and DC Bus volts for normal indications.

If caution light remains on:


Battery (affected) ......................................................................................................................................... OFF
Set MAIN, AUX or STBY BATT switch to OFF.
[END]

3.1.6.1.2 MAIN BAT HOT or AUX BAT HOT or STBY BAT HOT
(Warning Light)

Electrical Page of MFD ...................................................................................................... Confirm Overheat


See if the BATTERY TEMPERATURE display on the MFD Electrical Systems page, is showing a red value.

Battery (affected) ......................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set MAIN, AUX or STBY BATT switch to OFF.
Check if MAIN, AUX or STBY BATTERY caution lights turn ON.

• Continue to monitor affected battery temperature.

If battery temperature continues to rise:


- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.
[END]

3.1.6.1.3 EMER LTS DISARMED


(Caution Light)

Emergency Lights ..................................................................................................................................... ARM


Pull and set EMERGENCY LIGHTS switch to ARM.
[END]

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3.1.6.2 BUS

3.1.6.2.1 LOSS OF MAIN DC BUS POWER


Lost Services:
L MAIN DC BUS R MAIN DC BUS
AP and YD Autopilot and Yaw Damper
Auto Cabin Pressurization STICK PUSHER
STICK PUSHER Anti-Skid
ALT Downlock Ind R ECS Auto
L ECS Auto Pilot Window Heat
Rud Sys Isol De-ice Boot Lights
Overhead, Glareshield, Pilot Lights Control Console, Co-Pilot Lights
L FLARE, L APPROACH, TAXI Lights R FLARE, R APPROACH, A/COL Lights
PFD 1 Cabin Lights
ESID CP, Pilot EFCP PFD 2, MFD 2, ADU 2
FMS 1, DME 1 ADF 1 TCAS, ATC 2
EGPWS, TCAS, ATC 1 VHF 2
F/A Handset FMS 2, DME 2, VOR 2
WX Radar Clock 2
[END]

3.1.6.2.2 MAIN DC BUS FAULT

Left MAIN DC BUS:


(DC BUS, # 1 DC GEN, STBY BATTERY and AUX BATTERY - Caution Lights)

AUX and STBY BATT Switches ................................................................................................................ OFF


DC GEN 1 .................................................................................................................................................... OFF
BUS FAULT RESET ................................................................................................................................. Reset
Hold the BUS FAULT RESET switch at BUS FAULT RESET and release to OFF.

• Leave selected switches in the OFF position.


Monitor DC Bus volts and Generator loads for normal indications.

If DC BUS Caution Light remains illuminated:

[with MS 4-113581 or IS 4Q2150011 Incorporated]:


NOTE: Automatic cabin pressure control is lost.
The FAULT advisory light on the pressurization control panel will be illuminated.
AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch ................................................................................................................ MAN
Move the Rear Outflow Valve Control Switch to the MAN position.
MAN DIFF ........................................................................................................ As Required (5.46 psi MAX)
Use CABIN ALT placard to achieve appropriate cabin altitude in climb, cruise and descend.
- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
- Refer to LOSS OF MAIN DC BUS POWER (Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.2.1) for a list of lost services.
Prior to landing:
BLEED 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................. MIN / OFF

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

MAIN DC BUS FAULT (cont’d)

[with MS 4-113581 or IS 4Q2150011 Not Incorporated]:


NOTE: ECS pack airflow is lost and cabin will depressurize.
Descend ........................................................................................................................... To below 14000 ft
Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.
AUTO / MAN / DUMP Switch ............................................................................................................... MAN
Move the Rear Outflow Valve Control Switch to the MAN position.
MAN DIFF ................................................................................................................................... INCR (50 s)
Hold the MAN DIFF switch to the INCR position for 50 s.
- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
When below 14000 ft, ventilate cabin.
Complete RAM VENTILATION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3).
- Refer to LOSS OF MAIN DC BUS POWER (Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.2.1) for a list of lost services.

Right MAIN DC BUS:


(DC BUS, # 2 DC GEN and MAIN BATTERY - Caution Lights)

MAIN BATT Switch ..................................................................................................................................... OFF

DC GEN 2 .................................................................................................................................................... OFF

BUS FAULT RESET ................................................................................................................................. Reset


Hold the BUS FAULT RESET switch at BUS FAULT RESET and release to OFF.

• Leave selected switches in the OFF position.


Monitor DC Bus volts and Generator loads for normal indications.

If DC BUS Caution Light remains illuminated:


- Land at the nearest suitable airport.

[with MS 4-113581 or IS 4Q2150011 Not Incorporated]:


NOTE: ECS pack airflow is lost and cabin will depressurize.
Descend ........................................................................................................................... To below 14000 ft
Descend to below 14000 ft as soon as possible.
When below 14000 ft, ventilate cabin.
Complete RAM VENTILATION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3).

Landing Considerations:
- Anti-Skid will be inoperative, complete procedure INBD ANTI-SKID and / or OUTBD ANTI-SKID (Caution
Light) (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.7).
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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

Left MAIN DC BUS or Right MAIN DC BUS Failure:


(No Illumination of DC BUS - Caution Light)

NOTE: A failure of the Left Main DC Bus or Right Main DC Bus will result in the loss of some or all of
the services powered by the affected Main DC Bus.
Illumination of caution lights and presentation of messages associated with the lost systems
will occur.

DC GEN 1 (Left Main DC Bus) or DC GEN 2 (Right Main DC Bus) ......................................................... Check
Confirm a zero ( 0 ) LOAD on ELECTRICAL page of functioning MFD

AUX BATT (Left Main DC Bus) or MAIN BATT (Right Main DC Bus) ..................................................... Check
Confirm a negative ( - ) LOAD on ELECTRICAL page of functioning MFD

DC GEN Switch (affected) .......................................................................................................................... OFF

- Confirm all lost services are restored (LOSS OF MAIN DC BUS POWER - Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.2.1).
[END]

3.1.6.2.3 DC BUS
(Caution Light)

If no other associated lights:


BUS FAULT RESET ................................................................................................................................. Reset
Hold the BUS FAULT RESET switch at BUS FAULT RESET and release to OFF.
[END]

3.1.6.2.4 LOSS OF AC BUS POWER

Lost Services:
L AC BUS R AC BUS
Stick Pusher System Stick Pusher System
L Aux Fuel Pump R Aux Fuel Pump
L Prop De-icing R Prop De-icing
L Alpha Vane Heater R Alpha Vane Heater
L TRU R TRU
L Ice Detection Sensor R Ice Detection Sensor
Pilot’s Windshield Heat (NORM & WARM UP) Standby Hydraulic Pump
L Engine Intake Heater Co-pilot’s Windshield Heat (NORM)
L Pitot Static Heater Pilot’s Side Window Heat
R Engine Intake Heater
R Pitot Static Heater
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3.1.6.2.5 L AC BUS or R AC BUS


(Caution Light)
STICK PUSHER SHUT OFF ............................................................................................................ Press OFF
Airspeed ........................................................................................................................................... VREF (MIN)
- Maintain airspeed appropriate for icing conditions and other failures if applicable.
- Fuel transfer from the tank associated with the affected fuel aux pump is unavailable.
- Affected windshield will not be de-misted or anti-iced.
- Avoid icing conditions.
- Refer to LOSS OF AC BUS POWER (Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.2.4) for a list of lost services.
IF there are abnormal indications of airspeed or altitude on the pilot’s or co-pilot’s PFD:
EFIS ADC Source ............................................................................................................. 1 or 2 (As Required)
If icing conditions are encountered:
Condition Levers ....................................................................................................................................... MAX
- Affected propeller and engine intake will not be anti-iced.
- Monitor affected engine performance.
- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.
[END]

3.1.6.3 LOSS OF GENERATED POWER


3.1.6.3.1 # 1 DC GEN and # 2 DC GEN and either # 1 AC GEN and # 2 AC GEN or L TRU or R TRU
(Caution Lights)
(Loss of Both DC Generators and Both AC Generators or
loss of Both DC Generators and One or Both TRUs)

DC, AC GEN Switch (affected) ............................................................................... OFF then On (Individually)


If caution lights remain on:
DC, AC GEN Switch (affected) ................................................................................................................... OFF
STORM / DOME Lights .................................................................................................... STORM (If Required)
MAIN, AUX & STBY Batteries .................................................................................................................... OFF
Set MAIN, AUX and STBY BATTERY switches to OFF.
Check if MAIN, AUX and STBY BATTERY caution lights turn ON.
Emergency Lights ........................................................................................................................ As Required
Pull and set EMER LIGHTS switch to ON position if required.
- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.
CAUTION: Battery duration for operation of Essential Services is 60 min.
- See Sub-Chapter 3.1.6.3.9 for powered services.
NOTE: ECS pack air flow is lost and cabin will depressurize.
- When below 14000 ft, complete RAM VENTILATION, in Sub-Chapter 3.1.1.3.
Landing Considerations:
- Anti-Skid will be inoperative, complete procedure INBD ANTI-SKID and / or OUTBD ANTI-SKID (Caution
Light) (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.7).
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3.1.6.3.2 # 1 DC GEN or # 2 DC GEN and L TRU and R TRU


(Caution Lights)
(Loss of One DC Generator and Both TRUs)

NOTE: All secondary bus services are inoperative.


- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
[END]

3.1.6.3.3 # 1 DC GEN and # 2 DC GEN and # 1 AC GEN or # 2 AC GEN


(Caution Lights)
(Loss of Both DC Generators and One AC Generator)

DC, AC GEN Switch (affected) ................................................................................ OFF then On (Individually)

If caution lights remain on:


DC, AC GEN Switch (affected) ................................................................................................................... OFF

AC GEN (operative) ..................................................................................................................... Monitor Load

- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.


[END]

3.1.6.3.4 # 1 DC GEN and # 2 DC GEN


(Caution Lights)
(Loss of Both DC Generators)

DC GEN 1 and 2 Switches ...................................................................................... OFF then On (Individually)

If both caution lights remain on:


DC GEN 1 and 2 Switches ......................................................................................................................... OFF

L TRU and R TRU ........................................................................................................................ Monitor Load


Monitor the TRU load indications on the MFD - Electrical System page.
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3.1.6.3.5 L TRU or R TRU or L TRU HOT or R TRU HOT


(Caution Light)
(Loss or Overheat of One TRU)

L TRU or R TRU CB (Right Upper CB Panel) (affected) ............................................................................. Pull


[END]

3.1.6.3.6 # 1 DC GEN or # 2 DC GEN or # 1 AC GEN or # 2 AC GEN


(Caution Light)
(Loss of One Generator)

GEN (affected) ............................................................................................................................... OFF then On


Set affected DC or AC GENERATOR switch to OFF, then to GEN 1 or GEN 2.
Check # 1 DC GEN or # 2 DC GEN or # 1 AC GEN or # 2 AC GEN caution light out and
affected DC or AC generator VOLTS and LOAD on ELECTRICAL page of MFD.

If caution light remains on:


GEN (affected) ............................................................................................................................................. OFF
Set affected GENERATOR switch to OFF.
[END]

3.1.6.3.7 # 1 DC GEN HOT or # 2 DC GEN HOT or # 1 AC GEN HOT or # 2 AC GEN HOT


(Caution Light)
(Overheat of One Generator)

GEN Switch (affected) ................................................................................................................................. OFF


Set affected DC CONTROL GEN or AC CONTROL GEN switch to OFF.
Check for illumination of appropriate DC GEN or AC GEN caution light.

NOTE: Continued operation of the associated engine is permissible for the remainder of the flight.
The affected GEN HOT light may remain illuminated for the remainder of the flight.
[END]

3.1.6.3.8 AC GENERATOR FAILURE


(Illumination of # 1 AC GEN or # 2 AC GEN - Caution Light)

AC CONTROL GEN Switch (affected) .......................................................................................... OFF then On


Check # 1 AC GEN or # 2 AC GEN caution light out and affected AC generator VOLTS and
LOAD on ELECTRICAL page of MFD.

If caution light remains on:


AC CONTROL GEN Switch (affected) ........................................................................................................ OFF
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3.1.6.3.8.1 FAILURE of # 1 and # 2 AC GENERATORS with PROPELLER DE-ICING SYSTEM ON


(Illumination of # 1 AC GEN and # 2 AC GEN - Caution Light)

NOTE: The PROP DEICE caution light may also be illuminated.

PROP Selector ........................................................................................................................................... OFF

Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX


Operate propellers at MAX / 1020 NP until clear of icing conditions.

AC GEN 1 and 2 Switches ...................................................................................... OFF then On (Individually)


If caution light remains on:

AC GEN Switch (affected) .......................................................................................................................... OFF

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.6.3.9 BATTERY ESSENTIAL SERVICES

CAUTION: Battery duration for operation of Essential Services is 60 min.

The following services are powered with the BATTERY MASTER switch at BATTERY MASTER, STBY BATT,
AUX BATT and MAIN BATT switches OFF:

• ADC 1 • Passenger Signs


• Standby Pitot Heat • Position Lights
• Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing • Baggage Lights
• Smoke Detectors • Storm Lights
• Aileron Trim Actuation and Indication • Flight compartment Dome Lights
• Rudder Trim Actuation and Indication • Landing Gear Control and Indication
• Elevator Trim Actuation and Indication • Engine Ignition and Start
• Flap Control and Indication • # 1 and # 2 engine oil pressure
• PFCS Indication • # 1 engine fuel temperature
• AHRS 1 and 2 • # 1 and # 2 FADECs
• VHF COMM 1 • # 1 and # 2 PECs
• VHF NAV 1 • Fuel and Hydraulic Shut-Off Valves
• Pilot and Co-Pilot Audio • # 1 and # 3 Hydraulic Quantity Indications
• PA and Cabin Interphone Audio • # 1, # 2 and # 3 Hydraulic Pressure Indications
• Clock 1 • # 3 Hydraulic System
• Standby Attitude Indicator or Integrated • # 1 MFD
Standby Instrument (if installed) • ED
• Circuit Breaker Panel Lights • ICP 1
• Emergency Lights

NOTE: The following Advisory Lights are inoperative:


RUD 1 PUSH OFF, RUD 2 PUSH OFF, PULL UP GPWS TEST, BELOW G/S, GPWS FLAP
OVERRIDE, TANK 1 AUX PUMP, TANK 2 AUX PUMP and Boot Inflation.
When operating on battery essential services only, # 1 PFD information must be selected on
the # 1 MFD.
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.7 FLIGHT CONTROLS

3.1.7.1 ROLL

3.1.7.1.1 ROLL CONTROL JAM

Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage

ROLL DISC Handle ............................................................................................................... Pull and Turn 90°


Pull out the ROLL DISC disconnect T-handle and turn it 90°.

Control Wheels ........................................................................................... Both Pilots Attempt Roll Control

- Pilot with free control wheel will fly the aircraft.

CAUTION: With the ROLL DISC handle pulled, the AP must not be engaged.

If Right Control Wheel free:

- Roll control will be degraded and forces will be normal.

If continuous illumination of SPLR 1 and SPLR 2 PUSH OFF switch-lights:


Illuminated Switch-lights ........................................................................................................ Push Both OFF
Check ROLL SPLR INBD HYD and ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD Caution Lights illuminate and
PFCS indicator shows all spoilers retracted.

NOTE: The SPLR OUTBD caution light will illuminate below 150 kt IAS, the ROLL SPLR INBD GND
and ROLL SPLR OUTBD GND caution lights will illuminate on landing.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 10° or 15°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF VREF + 20

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.40 1.75

If Left Control Wheel free:

- Roll control forces will be low and tendency to over-control should be avoided.

With flap 5°, 10° or 15° selected, if roll control is inadequate:


Airspeed .......................................................................................................................................... 165 kt MAX

Landing Considerations:
- Land at airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 15° or 35°.
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3.1.7.1.2 AILERON TRIM RUNAWAY

Airspeed ............................................................................................................................................... Reduce

Aileron Trim ................................................................................................................... Opposite to Runaway


Push AILERON TRIM switch in direction opposite to runaway.

When trim is at neutral position or if trim actuator cannot be reversed:


Ail Trim Act CB (Left Lower CB Panel - G8) ............................................................................................... Pull
[END]

3.1.7.1.3 ROLL CONTROL MALFUNCTION


(Airplane Rolls with No Control Wheel Input)

• Apply Roll Control to hold wings level.

If continuous illumination of SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 PUSH OFF switch-lights in wings-level flight:


Illuminated Switch-light .................................................................................................................. Push OFF
Check ROLL SPLR INBD HYD or ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution and OFF advisory lights illuminate,
PUSH advisory light out and PFCS indicator on the MFD shows all spoilers retracted.

NOTE: The SPLR OUTBD caution light will illuminate below 150 kt IAS, the ROLL SPLR INBD GND
or ROLL SPLR OUTBD GND caution light will illuminate on landing.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 10°, 15° or 35°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... VREF VREF + 20
Flap 35° ................................... VREF VREF + 15

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° ................................... 1.35 1.62

If SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 PUSH OFF switch-lights do not illuminate continuously in wings-level flight:
Power ....................................................................................................................................................... Apply
Move POWER Levers forward as required
to compensate for increased drag due to a permanently deflected spoiler.

Airspeed .............................................................................................................................................. Increase


Increase airspeed as required to compensate for degraded roll control due to a permanently deflected spoiler.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 10°, 15° or 35°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.3 VSR 1.3 VSR + 20
Flap 35° ................................... 1.3 VSR 1.3 VSR + 15

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.50 1.89
Flap 35° ................................... 1.50 1.80
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3.1.7.1.4 ROLL SPLR INBD HYD or ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD


(Caution Light)

NOTE: [with MS 4-110066 or MS 4-126385 Not Incorporated]:


illumination of the ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light, at an airspeed of 165 kt IAS or
greater, may be indicative of a spoiler cable failure
(see Sub-Chapter 3.1.7.1.5 next).

Landing Considerations:

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° .................................. VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.50 1.69
Flap 35° .................................. 1.50 1.80
[END]

3.1.7.1.5 SPOILER CABLE FAILURE - ROLL SPLR INBD HYD and ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD
(Caution Lights)

NOTE: [with MS 4-110066 or MS 4-126385 Not Incorporated]:


the ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will not illuminate until the airspeed is less than
165 kt IAS.

SPLR 1 and 2 Push OFF Switch-lights ........................................................................................... Push OFF


Check PFCS indicator shows all spoilers retracted.

NOTE: The SPLR OUTBD caution light will illuminate below 150 kt IAS, the ROLL SPLR INBD GND
and ROLL SPLR OUTBD GND caution lights will illuminate on landing.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 10° or 15°.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF VREF + 20

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.40 1.75
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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.7.1.6 ROLL SPLR INBD GND or ROLL SPLR OUTBD GND


(Caution Light)

Landing Considerations:
- Affected Inboard or Outboard Roll Spoilers may not extend at touchdown.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... VREF VREF + 20
Flap 35° ................................... VREF VREF + 15

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.35 1.69
Flap 35° ................................... 1.35 1.62
[END]

3.1.7.1.7 SPLR OUTBD


(Caution Light)

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)


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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.7.2 PITCH

3.1.7.2.1 PITCH CONTROL JAM


Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage
Flap and Airspeed .................................................................................................... Maintain at Time of Jam
Maintain flap setting and approximate airspeed at time pitch jam occurred.
Control Columns .............................................................................. Both Pilots Attempt to Overcome Jam
Both pilots should apply increased column force against the jam.
If unable to overcome jam:
• Relax control column force.
PITCH Disconnect Handle ................................................................................................... Pull and Turn 90°
Pull out the PITCH disconnect T-handle and turn it 90°.
Elevator forces will be lighter than normal and pitch control degraded.
Control Columns ...................................................................................... Both Pilots Attempt Pitch Control
- Pilot with free control column will have pitch control.
CAUTION: With the PITCH disconnect handle pulled, the AP must not be engaged.
NOTE: MAX airspeed is 170 KIAS or speed at which jam occurred, whichever is higher.
Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence using Flap 10° or 15°.
Approach and VREF Speeds:
REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF VREF + 20
Landing Distance Factor:
REF SPEED INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.35 1.69
[END]

3.1.7.2.2 ELEVATOR FEEL and PITCH TRIM and SPLR OUTBD and RUD CTRL (Caution Lights)
Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage
Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)
[END]

3.1.7.2.3 ELEVATOR ASYMMETRY (Caution Light)


Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage
Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)
[END]

3.1.7.2.4 ELEVATOR PRESS (Caution Light)


HYD Press # 3 ......................................................................................................................................... Check
Check the # 3 system hydraulic pressure on the MFD - Hydraulic systems page.
If pressure is indicated:
HYD # 3 ISOL VLV .................................................................................................................................. NORM
Make sure the green OPEN light on the HYD # 3 ISOL VLV switch-light is not on.
If caution light remains illuminated:
- Maintenance action required prior to next flight.
[END]

3.1.7.2.5 ELEVATOR FEEL (Caution Light)


Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage
Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)
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3.1.7.2.6 PITCH TRIM


(Caution Light)

Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage


ELEVATOR TRIM ................................................................................................................................ Activate
Select a small amount of NOSE UP or NOSE DN elevator trim
while maintaining the airplane in steady state and confirm change in elevator force.
NOTE: Elevator Trim pointer may indicate full NU trim position with caution light illuminated.
If Elevator Trim is operative:
Autopilot ......................................................................................................................... Engage As Required
If Elevator Trim is inoperative:
• Maintain airplane configuration and airspeed as long as practicable.
NOTE: If the pitch trim fails on take-off with Flap 10° or 15°, it is recommended that the landing be
conducted with the take-off flap setting.
Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence.
Minimum Approach and VREF Speeds .............................................................................................. 1.23 VSR
NOTE: During the airspeed deceleration to VFE, the elevator force will increase.
When decelerating from VMO with flap 0°, the elevator force may be as high as 18 kg (40 lb)
until flap is extended.
[END]

3.1.7.2.7 ELEVATOR TRIM SWITCH FAILURE


(Illumination of ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF Switch-light and
Audio Tone for ELEVATOR TRIM in motion)

ELEVATOR TRIM SHUT OFF ......................................................................................................... Press OFF


Observe OFF advisory light remains illuminated and PUSH advisory light out.
NOTE: ELEVATOR TRIM indicator will indicate full NU trim position.
• Maintain airplane configuration and airspeed as long as practicable.
NOTE: If pitch trim fails on take-off with Flap 10° or 15°, it is recommended that the landing be
conducted with the take-off flap-setting.
• Do Not engage autopilot.

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence.
Minimum Approach and VREF Speeds .............................................................................................. 1.23 VSR

NOTE: During the airspeed deceleration to VFE, the elevator force will increase.
When decelerating from VMO with flap 0°, the elevator force may be as high as 18 kg (40 lb)
until flap is extended.
[END]

3.1.7.2.8 ELEVATOR TRIM INDICATOR FAILURE


(Elevator Trim Pointer indicates off-scale ND)

ELEVATOR TRIM .................................................................................................................. Use As Required

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.


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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.7.3 FLAPS

3.1.7.3.1 ABNORMAL FLAP LANDING


(Flap failed between 0° and 10°)

GPWS Flap Override ............................................................................................................................... Press


Lift the plastic guard and push the GPWS Flap Override switch-light.
Make sure the amber light turns on.

Landing Considerations:
- Disengage autopilot at 1000 ft AGL if flap less than 5°.
- To decrease the landing descent rate and not exceed a pitch attitude of 6°, when the landing descent rate is
higher than desired, power will be required in the landing flare through to touchdown.
- To decrease the landing descent rate at airport altitudes greater than 5000 ft, it may be necessary to main-
tain power in the landing flare through to touchdown.
- Nose wheel should be promptly brought into contact with the runway following main wheel contact.
- High landing speeds may result in Brake Kinetic Energy limits being exceeded.
- If flap failed between gated positions, the smaller flap angle must be used when calculating the landing per-
formance that follows.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° .................................... VREF VREF + 25
Flap 5° .................................... VREF VREF + 20

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° (use Flap 35° chart) .... 2.0 2.50
Flap 5° (use Flap 35° chart) .... 2.0 2.50

CAUTION: Avoid pitch attitudes in excess of 6° at touchdown.


Do Not select POWER levers below FLIGHT IDLE until IAS is below 150 kt.
[END]

3.1.7.3.2 ABNORMAL FLAP LANDING


(Flap failed between 10°, 15° or 35°)

Landing Considerations:
Calculate performance and reference airspeeds appropriate to the smaller flap angle.
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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.7.3.3 FLAP DRIVE


(Caution Light)
(Flap Degraded Operation)

If flap movement stops:

ABNORMAL FLAP LANDING (Sub-Chapter 3.1.7.3.1 & 2) .......................................................... Accomplish

- Further operation of flap is not available and flap will remain in the failed position.

If flap movement is normal:

FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................................................ As Required

- Flap may be operated normally to complete the flight.

[END]

3.1.7.3.4 FLAP POWER


(Caution Light)
(Flap System Failure)

FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................ Select to match Flap Indication


Select FLAPS Lever to the flap gate appropriate to the FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.

NOTE: Ensure the FLAPS lever release trigger is fully engaged in the appropriate flap gate.

FLAPS CONT CB (Left Lower CB Panel - L7) ............................................................................................. Pull


Pull out FLAPS CONT circuit breaker, wait 2 s, then push in.
Check FLAP POWER caution light out.

NOTES: - FLAPS CONT circuit breaker (L7) is limited to one reset.


- Delay the selection of the FLAPS lever for a minimum of 20 s following reset of the FLAPS
CONT circuit breaker.
Ensure the FLAPS lever release trigger is fully engaged in the appropriate flap gate.

FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................................................ As Required


Select FLAPS Lever to the desired flap setting.
Check for appropriate FLAP indication on # 2 MFD.

If the FLAP POWER caution light remains illuminated:


• No operation of flap is available and flap will remain in last selected position.

NOTE: If flap fails between gated positions, the smaller flap angle must be used when calculating
landing performance.

- See appropriate ABNORMAL FLAP LANDING procedure (Sub-Chapter 3.1.7.3.1 & 2).

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.7.4 RUDDERS

3.1.7.4.1 RUDDER JAM


(Restricted Rudder Pedal Movement)

WARNING: Should the rudder pedal (rudder jam) suddenly break free,
Do Not apply rudder pedal input in the opposite direction.

Affected Rudder Pedal ....................................................................................... Apply a normal Push Force

If rudder pedal moves as required:


Affected Rudder Pedal .......................................... Reduce Push Force and Allow Rudder Pedal to Centre
• Use rudder pedals as required.

If rudder pedal does not respond to normal push force (rudder remains jammed or rudder jam re-occurs):
• Use Roll Control as required for directional control.

If rudder jam occurs on take-off and conditions permit:


- Return for landing on the take-off runway

Nose Wheel STEERING Switch ................................................................................................................. OFF

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with no known or forecast icing conditions and with minimum crosswind and turbulence
using Flap 10°, 15° or 35°.
- Small amounts of asymmetric power may be used to maintain directional control on approach

AFTER TOUCHDOWN:
- Use asymmetric braking and power, as required, to maintain directional control.

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10°, 15° .......................... 1.40 N/A
Flap 35° .................................. 1.50 N/A

AFTER LANDING:
Nose Wheel STEERING Switch ................................................................................................................... On
Use tiller for directional control.

[END]

3.1.7.4.2 RUD 1 PUSH OFF or RUD 2 PUSH OFF


(Switch-light ON)

Illuminated Switch-light .......................................................................................................................... Press


Push illuminated RUD 1 or RUD 2 switch-light.
Observe illumination of # 1 RUD HYD or # 2 RUD HYD caution lights turn on.

[END]

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3.1.7.4.3 # 1 RUD HYD or # 2 RUD HYD


(Caution Light)

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

[END]

3.1.7.4.4 RUD CTRL


(Caution Light)

Airspeed ................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)

Landing Considerations:
- Maximum crosswind for landing is 20 kt.

[END]

3.1.7.4.5 RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR RUNAWAY

RUDDER TRIM ............................................................................................................... Opposite to Runaway


Apply opposite rudder and attempt to reverse trim with RUDDER TRIM switch.

When trim is at the neutral position or if the trim actuator cannot be reversed:
RUD TRIM ACT CB (Left Lower CB Panel - F7) .......................................................................................... Pull

[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.8 FUEL SYSTEM

3.1.8.1 # 1 TANK FUEL LOW or # 2 TANK FUEL LOW


(Caution Light)

Fuel Quantity .......................................................................................................................................... Check


Check the fuel quantity on the MFD - Fuel page.

Affected tank fuel content is low:


• Check for external and internal fuel leaks.

NOTE: A check of the cabin will be necessary to identify a possible internal fuel leak.

No indication of a fuel leak:


• Transfer fuel from unaffected tank.
See Fuel Transfer (Sub-Chapter 2.5.5.2).
• Monitor fuel quantity.

Fuel leak confirmed:


• Shut down engine on affected side.
See ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

Affected tank fuel content is normal:


• Maintain level attitude as much as possible.

TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-light (affected side) ................................................................................. ON


Check appropriate TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates.
• Monitor fuel quantity.

When associated ENG FUEL PRESS caution light illuminates:


• Shut down engine on affected side.
See ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).
[END]

3.1.8.2 # 1 ENG FUEL PRESS or # 2 ENG FUEL PRESS


(Caution Light)

TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-light (affected side) ................................................................................. ON


Check selected TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates and
affected ENG FUEL PRESS caution light out.

If Caution Light remains on:


TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-light (affected side) .................................................................................. Off
Check appropriate TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light out.

• Check for external leaks and for fuel odor within airplane.
If either is confirmed, complete ENGINE FAIL / FIRE / SHUT-DOWN (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27).

If Caution Light out:


• Monitor affected fuel flow and quantity for normal indications.
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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.8.3 ABNORMAL FUEL TEMPERATURE


(Fuel Temperature Indication on ED Above or Below Normal Operating Range)

TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-Light (affected side) ................................................................................ ON


- Check appropriate TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates.
• Continue flight. Monitor affected engine performance.
NOTE: Intermittent operation above or below normal operating range must be reported to
maintenance prior to next flight.
[END]

3.1.8.4 ABNORMAL FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE


(Fuel Tank Temperature Colder than Allowable Minimum Fuel Temperature)

• Monitor Fuel Tank Temperature indication on MFD.


Where conditions permit:
- Maneuver to a warmer air mass
- Increase engine power
[END]

3.1.8.5 FUEL TRANSFER FAILURE

If failure of TANK AUX PUMP advisory light to illuminate:


TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-Light (affected side) ................................................................................ ON
Check selected TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light illuminates and
appropriate TANK AUX PUMP indication appears on FUEL page of MFD.

When Transfer is complete:


TANK 1 or 2 AUX PUMP Switch-Light (affected side) ................................................................................ Off
Check appropriate TANK AUX PUMP ON advisory light out and
appropriate TANK AUX PUMP indication off, on FUEL page of MFD.

If failure of One or Both TRANSFER VALVES to open:


FUEL TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................................... Off
NOTE: Consider the effects of fuel maximum lateral asymmetry or fuel low level.
Maximum fuel imbalance is indicated by the FUEL quantity readout on ED and fuel gauge
pointers on FUEL page of MFD changing from white to amber and [BALANCE] appears
flashing on ED.
[END]

3.1.8.6 # 1 FUEL FLTR BYPASS or # 2 FUEL FLTR BYPASS


(Caution Light)

• No crew action required.


NOTE: Monitor fuel flow, ITT and NH.
If erratic, may indicate contamination has passed filter.
[END]

3.1.8.7 FUELING ON
(Caution Light)
(Refuel / Defuel Door open)

• This is a normal indication during fueling operations.


[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.9 HYDRAULIC POWER

3.1.9.1 # 1 and # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS FAILURE


(# 1 HYD PRESS and # 2 HYD PRESS indicating no pressure)

Autopilot / Yaw Damper .................................................................................................................. Disengage

Maximum Airspeed ........................................................................................................................... 200 KIAS


Use aileron, elevator and
if required for directional control, small inputs of asymmetric power, to control the aircraft.

If Flap at 0° or 5°:
GPWS .......................................................................................................................................... Flap Override
Lift the plastic guard and push the GPWS Flap Override switch-light.
Make sure the amber light illuminates.

Lost Services:
- All hydraulically powered services except elevator.

Landing Considerations:
- Land immediately at the nearest suitable airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence.
- Align aircraft with runway using asymmetric power prior to lowering the nose wheel to the runway.
- Nose wheel steering will be inoperative.
To maintain directional control, significant asymmetric power will be required.
- Use Emergency Brake to stop aircraft, approximately 6 brake applications available.
Use intermittent 1 s Emergency Brake applications with intervals of reduced braking as brief as possible.
- Use of maximum reverse power for stopping may cause directional deviation.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° .......................................... 1.23 VSR + 10 1.23 VSR + 25
Flap 5° .......................................... 1.23 VSR + 10 1.23 VSR + 20
Flap 10° & 15°............................... VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° ........................................ VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° & 5° (use Flap 35° chart) .. 2.65 2.90
Flap 10° & 15°............................... 1.85 2.10
Flap 35° ........................................ 1.85 2.20

PRIOR TO LANDING:
ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) ............... Accomplish When Required

CAUTION: Pitch attitudes greater than 6° in the landing flare may cause the fuselage to contact the
runway.
Unless required for immediate directional control,
Do Not select Power Levers below Flight Idle until IAS is below 150 kt.
Excessive application of emergency braking can result in skidding and tire failure.
[END]

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PROCEDURES

3.1.9.2 # 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE


Loss of All Fluid from the # 1 Hydraulic System
(# 1 ENG HYD PUMP and # 1 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Lights and
ENGINE 1 HYD valve CLOSED Advisory Light and no Quantity indicated on # 1 HYD QTY)

NOTE: # 1 HYD ISO VLV caution light may go out with very low hydraulic fluid quantity in the # 1
hydraulic system.

HYD # 3 ISOL VLV .................................................................................................................................... Open


Push the HYD # 3 ISOL VLV switch-light and confirm the OPEN advisory light illuminates and
pressure is indicated on # 3 HYD PRESS indication on # 2 MFD.

STBY HYD PRESS ................................................................................................................................ Normal

If Flap failed between 0° and 10°:


GPWS .......................................................................................................................................... Flap Override
Lift the plastic guard and push the GPWS Flap Override switch-light.
Make sure the amber light illuminates.

Lost Services:
- Inboard Roll Spoilers
- Flap
- Wheel brakes and Anti-Skid
- # 1 Rudder system
- # 1 Elevator system

Landing Considerations:
- Disengage autopilot at 1000 ft AGL, if flap is less than 5°.
- Use Emergency Brake to stop aircraft, unlimited brake applications available.
Use intermittent 1 s Emergency Brake applications with intervals of reduced braking as brief as possible.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° .......................................... 1.23 VSR + 10 1.23 VSR + 25
Flap 5° .......................................... 1.23 VSR + 10 1.23 VSR + 20
Flap 10° & 15° .............................. VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° ........................................ VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° & 5° (use Flap 35° chart) . 2.65 2.90
Flap 10° & 15° .............................. 1.85 2.10
Flap 35° ........................................ 1.85 2.20

CAUTION: Pitch attitudes greater than 6° in the landing flare may cause the fuselage to contact the
runway.
Do Not select Power Levers below Flight Idle until IAS is below 150 kt.
Excessive application of emergency braking can result in skidding and tire failure.
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.9.3 # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE


Loss of All Fluid from the # 2 Hydraulic System
(# 2 ENG HYD PUMP and # 2 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Lights and
ENGINE 2 HYD valve CLOSED Advisory Light and no Quantity indicated on # 2 HYD QTY)

NOTE: # 2 HYD ISO VLV caution light may go out with very low hydraulic fluid quantity in the # 2
hydraulic system.

HYD # 3 ISOL VLV .................................................................................................................................... Open


Push the HYD # 3 ISOL VLV switch-light and confirm the OPEN advisory light illuminates and
pressure is indicated on # 3 HYD PRESS indication on # 2 MFD.

PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................................................................... Normal


Push the PTU CNTRL switch-light and make sure the green ON light goes off.

[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Not Incorporated] carry out the
following 2 steps:

HYD PWR XFER CB (Right Lower CB Panel - L8) ................................................................................. Pull

STBY HYD PRESS ................................................................................................................................... ON


Push the STBY HYD PRESS switch-light and confirm the green ON light illuminates.
Check STBY HYD PRESS (2800 - 3000 psi) on # 2 MFD.

NOTE: The standby hydraulic pump must remain selected on for the duration of the flight.

Lost Services:
- Outboard Roll Spoilers
- Normal Landing Gear Retraction and Extension
- Nose Wheel Steering
- Emergency / Parking Brake (if PK BRK indication shows depleted pressure)
- # 2 Rudder system
- # 2 Elevator system

Landing Considerations:
- Use asymmetric braking and power, as required, to maintain directional control after touchdown.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° .................................. VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.85 2.10
Flap 35° .................................. 1.85 2.20

PRIOR TO LANDING:
ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) ............... Accomplish When Required
[END]

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3.1.9.4 # 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY BELOW NORMAL


(# 1 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Light)

• Monitor quantity in # 1 Hydraulic system for further loss of fluid.

Lost Services:
- Inboard Roll Spoilers
- Wheel brakes and Anti-Skid

Landing Considerations:
- Use Emergency Brake to stop aircraft, unlimited brake applications available.
Use intermittent 1 s Emergency Brake applications with intervals of reduced braking as brief as possible.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° ................................... VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.85 2.10
Flap 35° ................................... 1.85 2.20

CAUTION: Excessive application of emergency braking can result in skidding and tire failure.
[END]

3.1.9.5 # 1 ENG HYD PUMP


(Caution Light)
(No Pressure may be indicated in the # 1 Hydraulic System)

STBY HYD PRESS ....................................................................................................................................... ON


Push the STBY HYD PRESS switch-light and confirm the green ON light illuminates.
Check STBY HYD PRESS (2800 - 3000 psi) on # 2 MFD.

PTU CNTRL ........................................................................................................................................... Normal

• Monitor pressure and quantity in # 1 Hydraulic system for normal indications.

NOTES: 1. Prior to the selection of the Standby Hydraulic Pump, the # 1 HYD ISO VLV caution light
may illuminate following the loss of the # 1 Engine Hydraulic Pump.
2. With # 1 hydraulic system pressure from the standby hydraulic pump only, the rate of flap
extension and retraction is decreased.
3. Hydraulic pressure will be indicated on the # 3 Hydraulic system until normal pressure is
restored in the # 1 Hydraulic system.

Landing Considerations:
- Flap extension and retraction is slower than normal.

CAUTION: With # 1 ENG HYD PUMP caution light illuminated, Do Not select PTU CNTRL to ON.
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.9.6 # 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY BELOW NORMAL


(# 2 HYD ISO VLV - Caution Light)

[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Not Incorporated] carry out the
following 2 steps:
PTU CNTRL ....................................................................................................................................... Normal
Push the PTU CNTRL switch-light and make sure the green ON light goes off
HYD PWR XFER CB (Right Lower CB Panel - L8) ................................................................................. Pull

• Monitor quantity in # 2 Hydraulic system for further loss of fluid.

Lost Services:
- Outboard Roll Spoilers
- Normal Landing Gear retraction and extension
- Nose wheel Steering
- Emergency / Parking Brake (if PK BRK indication shows depleted pressure)

Landing Considerations:
- Use asymmetric braking and power, as required, to maintain directional control after touchdown.

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... VREF + 10 VREF + 20
Flap 35° .................................. VREF + 10 VREF + 25

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.85 2.10
Flap 35° .................................. 1.85 2.20

PRIOR TO LANDING:
ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) ............... Accomplish When Required
[END]

3.1.9.7 # 2 ENG HYD PUMP


(Caution Light)
(No Pressure may be indicated in the # 2 Hydraulic System)

PTU CNTRL .................................................................................................................................................. ON


Push the PTU CNTRL switch-light and make sure the green ON light illuminates and

[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated]:


PTU pressure (green bars) illuminates.

• Monitor pressure and quantity in # 2 Hydraulic system for normal indications.

NOTES: 1. Prior to the selection of the PTU, the # 2 HYD ISO VLV caution light may illuminate
following the loss of the # 2 Engine Hydraulic Pump.
2. Hydraulic pressure will be indicated on the # 3 Hydraulic system until normal pressure is
restored in the # 2 Hydraulic system.
[END]

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3.1.9.8 # 1 HYD FLUID HOT or # 2 HYD FLUID HOT


(Caution Light)

Pressure and Quantity ......................................................................................................................... Monitor

• Monitor pressure and quantity of affected hydraulic system on the MFD for normal indications.

[END]

3.1.9.9 # 1 STBY HYD PUMP HOT


(Caution Light)

If Flap Selector Lever set at 0°:

STBY HYD PRESS ................................................................................................................................ Normal


Push the STBY HYD PRESS switch-light and confirm the green ON light turns off.

If Flap Selector Lever set to greater than 0°:

• Monitor pressure STBY HYD system for normal indications.

[END]

3.1.9.10 # 3 HYD PUMP


(Caution Light)

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

[END]

3.1.9.11 PTU FAILURE

[with MS 4-126425 or (MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)) Incorporated]


(Illumination of PTU CNTRL FAIL advisory light)

PTU CNTRL ....................................................................................................................................... Normal


Push the PTU CNTRL switch-light and make sure the green ON light goes off

CAUTION: PTU CNTRL Must Not be selected ON following illumination of PTU CNTRL FAIL
advisory light.

[END]

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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.10 ICE and RAIN PROTECTION

3.1.10.1 DEICE PRESS


(Caution Light)

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ............................................................................................... MANUAL

After 10 s:
AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ................................................................. SLOW / FAST (As Required)

If the DEICE PRESS Caution light persists:


BOOT AIR Switch ........................................................................................................................................ ISO
Move the BOOT AIR ISOLATE Switch to ISO.

DEICE PRESS Indicator ......................................................................................................................... Check


Check the pressure in the # 1 and # 2 system on the co-pilot's side console.

If De-ice Pressure Indication is normal in both the # 1 and # 2 Systems (18 ±3 psi):

ICE PROTECTION Panel ........................................ Check Boot Advisory Lights during Slow / Fast Cycle

# 1 or # 2 De-ice Boots - one Advisory Light fails to illuminate:

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible (see Holding, Approach and Landing Considerations)

# 3 or # 4 De-ice Boots - both # 3 or both # 4 Advisory Lights fail to illuminate:

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible (see Holding, Approach and Landing Considerations)

# 5 or # 6 De-ice Boots - one Advisory Light fails to illuminate:

For remainder of flight (affected engine):

ENGINE INTAKE Door .............................................................................................................................. Open

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.

If aircraft is not aerodynamically clean after leaving icing conditions:


See Minimum Airspeed in FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS (Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16.2 - Table 2.17-1).

If De-ice Pressure Indication is abnormal or 2 or more Wing Deice Boot lights, on the same side, fail to
illuminate:

- Exit and Avoid icing conditions as soon as possible.

ENGINE INTAKE Doors ............................................................................................................................ Open

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ............................................................................................... MANUAL

CAUTION: Do Not select the WING positions during manual de-icing of the tail and engine intake.

AIRFRAME MANUAL SELECT Selector ................................................................................ Tail and Engine

NOTE: Only the Engine Intake Boot on the side with normal pressure will be de-iced.
Dwell period at each Tail and Engine Intake position should be approximately 6 s.

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DEICE PRESS (cont’d)

Holding, Approach and Landing Considerations for BOTH of the above failures:

If landing in icing conditions or the aircraft is not aerodynamically clean after leaving icing conditions:

- Land with FLAP 10° or 15°

Minimum Holding Speed (Flap 0°) ......................................................................................................... 190 kt

Approach, Go Around and VREF Speeds Corrections:


VAPP VGA VREF HOLDING
FLAP
[kt] [kt] [kt] [kt]
0° - - -  190
5° + 30 + 30 - -
10° + 30 + 30 + 30 -
15° + 25 + 25 + 25 -

Landing Distance Factor:


Flap 10° & 15° ......................... 1.80

[END]

3.1.10.2 ENGINE INTAKE BOOT FAILURE

For remainder of flight (affected engine):

Engine Intake Door .................................................................................................................................. Open


Push ENGINE INTAKE BYPASS switch-light.
Make sure that the affected OPEN / HTR advisory light illuminates.

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.

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3.1.10.3 DEICE TIMER (Caution Light)

De-ice Boots Advisory Lights ............................................................................................................. Monitor


The correct sequence is as follows:
ICE PROTECTION

6
TAIL 6
5 5

AIRFRAME MODE SELECT AIRFRAME


OFF OFF MANUAL
SLOW SELECT
MANUAL

FAST

1 2 4 3 WING 4 3 2 1

5 6

NOTE
Manual switch positions and
related indicator light 6
sequence correspond with
deice boot inflation sequence
shown below. Numbers do
not actually appear on panel.
5

3 6 4

5 4
3 2
1
fs numb
If Sequencing is NOT correct:
AIRFRAME MODE SELECT Selector ............................................................................................... MANUAL
Turn the AIRFRAME MODE SELECT switch to the manual position.
AIRFRAME MANUAL SELECT Selector .............................................................................. Cycle (As Req'd)
De-ice manually positions 1 through 6 using the AIRFRAME MANUAL SELECT switch on the ICE AND RAIN
PROTECTION panel. Pause for approximately 6 s at each position.
- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.
NOTE: Dwell period at each position should be approximately 6 s.
Allow for a dwell period of not less than 24 s before commencing subsequent inflation of boots.
[END]

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3.1.10.4 PROP DEICE


(Caution Light)

PROP Selector ............................................................................................................................. OFF then ON

NOTE: Only one reset of the PROP selector switch is allowed.

If PROP DEICE caution light out:


• Monitor PROPS advisory light for normal operation.

If PROP DEICE caution light persists:


Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX
Operate propellers at MAX / 1020 NP until clear of icing conditions.

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.

NOTES: 1. PROP selector must remain ON until clear of icing conditions.


2. [with MS 4-126150 or MS 4-126172 or MS 4-121109 or MS 4-121281 Not Incorporated]:
With an engine shut-down and propeller de-ice selected, the PROP DEICE caution light will
illuminate.
Confirm functioning of the propeller de-ice system of the operating engine by observing
PROPS advisory light (operating engine) illuminates and goes out repeatedly.
[END]

3.1.10.5 WSHLD HOT


(Caution Light)

WINDSHIELD HEAT ......................................................................................................................... WARM UP


Turn the WINDSHIELD HEAT selector to WARM UP.

- Exit and avoid icing conditions as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.10.6 SIDE WDO HOT


(Caution Light)

Pilot Side WDO / HT ................................................................................................................................... OFF


Set PLT SIDE WDO / HT switch to the OFF position.
[END]

3.1.10.7 WSHLD CTRL


(Caution Light)

- Exit and avoid icing conditions as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.10.8 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILURE

ALTERNATE PILOT WIPER Switch ............................................................................................................ ON


Check pilot’s side windshield wiper operates in high mode.
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.10.9 ICE DETECT FAIL


(Caution Light)

• Monitor ice detection spigots on windshield wipers and wing leading edges to determine icing conditions.
[END]

3.1.10.10 ENG ADPT HEAT 1 or ENG ADPT HEAT 2


(Caution Light)

• Monitor affected engine performance.

- Exit and avoid icing conditions as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.10.11 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BELOW 65°C


(Propeller De-Icing ON In Flight)

• Monitor affected engine performance.

- Exit icing conditions as soon as possible.


[END]

3.1.10.12 PITOT HEAT 1 or PITOT HEAT 2


(Caution Light)

PITOT STATIC Switch (affected) .............................................................................................................. 1 or 2


Make sure the affected PITOT STATIC switch is to 1 or 2.

If there are abnormal indications of airspeed or altitude on the pilot’s or co-pilot’s PFD:

EFIS ADC SOURCE Selector ............................................................................ Select 1 or 2 (As Appropriate)

- Fly the aircraft by reference to the selected air data source.

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 200 KIAS (MAX)

Lost Services:
Autopilot and Yaw Damper

NOTE: ELEVATOR FEEL, PITCH TRIM, SPLR OUTBD and RUD CTRL Caution Lights will illuminate.
Elevator forces, roll rate and rudder sensitivity may be higher or lower than usual.
[END]

3.1.10.13 PITOT HEAT STBY


(Caution Light)

PITOT STATIC Switch ............................................................................................................................. STBY


Make sure PITOT STATIC switch is on STBY.

If there are abnormal indications of airspeed or altitude on the ISI:

- Do not rely on standby air data indications


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3.1.10.14 # 1 STALL SYST FAIL or # 2 STALL SYST FAIL and PUSHER SYST FAIL
(Caution Light)

- Maintain airspeed at or above the minimum appropriate for the phase of flight, icing conditions and other
failures if applicable.

Landing Considerations:

Minimum Hold Speed:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° ..................................... 1.23 VSR 1.23 VSR + 25

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 5° ..................................... 1.23 VSR 1.23 VSR + 20
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... VREF VREF + 20
Flap 35° ................................... VREF VREF + 15
[END]

3.1.10.15 PUSHER SYST FAIL


(Caution Light)

STICK PUSHER SHUT OFF Switch ................................................................... Press OFF (Pilot or Co-Pilot)
Observe illumination of OFF advisory light.

- Maintain airspeed at or above the minimum appropriate for the phase of flight, icing conditions and other
failures if applicable.

Landing Considerations:

Minimum Hold Speed:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 0° ..................................... 1.23 VSR 1.23 VSR + 25

Approach and VREF Speeds:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 5° ..................................... 1.23 VSR 1.23 VSR + 20
Flap 10° & 15° ......................... VREF VREF + 20
Flap 35° ................................... VREF VREF + 15
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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.11 LANDING GEAR

NOTE: Following any landing gear retraction or extension malfunction not covered by a specific
procedure in this section, the landing gear must be extended using the Alternate Landing Gear
Extension procedure that follows.

3.1.11.1 ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION or LDG GEAR INOP


(Caution Light)
(One or more Landing Gear fail to extend)

Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)

L/G DOWN SELECT INHIBIT SW Switch ............................................................................................ INHIBIT


Lift switch guard and
set L/G DOWN SELECT INHIBIT SW, on the Co-Pilot’s flight compartment ceiling, to INHIBIT.

NOTE: If LDG GEAR INOP caution light was out, it will illuminate when the L/G DOWN SELECT
INHIBIT SW is selected to INHIBIT.

LANDING GEAR Selector ............................................................................................................................ DN

LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE Door ............................................................ OPEN DOOR FULLY


Open fully the LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE door, on the flight compartment ceiling.

NOTE: Door must stay fully open after alternate landing gear extension.

MAIN L/G RELEASE Handle .......................................................................................... PULL FULLY DOWN


Pull the MAIN L/G RELEASE handle fully down to release main gear door up-locks and main gear.
Check L DOOR and R DOOR amber doors open and
LEFT and RIGHT green locked down advisory lights illuminate.

NOTE: The Main Gear release handle pull force will be significantly higher than experienced during
practice alternate landing gear extensions.
The required pull force, to release the Main Gear up-locks, can be as high as 41 kg (90 lb).
It may require a repeated pull effort to achieve a Main Landing Gear down and locked indication.

LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION Door ........................................................................ Open Fully


Open fully the LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION door on the flight compartment floor,
aft left of the Co-Pilot’s seat.

NOTE: If LH and / or RH green gear locked advisory lights do not illuminate, insert the Hydraulic
Pump handle in the socket and operate pump until LH and RH green advisory lights illuminate.
Door must stay fully open after alternate landing gear extension.

NOSE L/G RELEASE Handle ................................................................................................. PULL FULLY UP


Pull the NOSE L/G RELEASE handle fully up to release nose gear door up-locks and nose gear.
Check N DOOR amber doors open and NOSE green gear locked down advisory lights illuminate.

NOTE: The Nose Gear release handle pull force will be significantly higher than experienced during
practice alternate landing gear extensions.
The required pull force, to release the Nose Gear up-locks, can be as high as 41 kg (90 lb).
It may require a repeated pull effort to achieve a Nose Landing Gear down and locked indication.

LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE and


LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION Doors ........................................................... Leave Fully Open

L/G INHIBIT Switch ............................................................................................................... Leave at INHIBIT

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ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION or LDG GEAR INOP (cont’d)

CAUTION: Landing gear cannot be retracted following extension by alternate extension


procedure.

CAUTION: Nose wheel steering is inoperative following extension by alternate extension


procedure.

ANTI SKID Switch .................................................................................................................................... TEST


Hold the ANTI SKID switch at TEST, then release to ON.
Make sure INBD ANTI-SKID and OUTBD ANTI-SKID caution lights go off after 3 s.

AFTER LANDING:
- Consider stopping on the runway.
As soon as possible after engine shut-down, install main gear pins and engage nose gear lock.
[END]

3.1.11.2 LANDING GEAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS

3.1.11.2.1 MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS


(Continuous illumination of Amber Main Gear DOOR open advisory light
after Landing Gear selection)

Landing Gear UP selected:


Airspeed ................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)

FLAPS Lever .................................................................................................................................................. 0°

If Amber Main Gear DOOR open advisory light goes out:


• Continue flight at normal airspeed.

If Amber Main Gear DOOR open advisory light remains illuminated:


Airspeed ................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)

• Do Not extend landing gear via normal selection

PRIOR TO LANDING:
ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) ............... Accomplish When Required

NOTE: Intermittent illumination of Amber Main Gear DOOR open advisory light must be reported to
maintenance.

Landing Gear DN selected:


Airspeed ................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)

• Complete flight with Landing Gear DN.


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PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.1.11.2.2 NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONS


(Continuous illumination of Amber Nose Gear DOOR open advisory light
after Landing Gear selection)

Landing Gear UP selected:


Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)

• Do Not extend landing gear via normal selection

PRIOR TO LANDING:
ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION (Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.1) ............... Accomplish When Required

NOTE: Intermittent illumination of Amber Nose Gear DOOR open advisory light must be reported to
maintenance.

Landing Gear DN selected:


Airspeed .................................................................................................................................. 185 KIAS (MAX)
• Complete flight with Landing Gear DN.
[END]

3.1.11.3 ALL LANDING GEAR FAIL TO RETRACT

[with MS 4-126420 Not Incorporated]


(3 Green Gear Locked Down Advisory Lights illuminated with Landing Gear Lever selected UP)

NOTE: Landing Gear Doors may be open or closed


(Amber Doors Open advisory lights illuminated or out)

NOTE: If the Landing Gear Alternate Release Door is open, the landing gear will not retract.
Do not close the Landing Gear Alternate Release Door with the Landing Gear Lever in the UP
position.

LANDING GEAR Lever ................................................................................................................................. DN


Confirm 3 Green gear locked down advisory lights remain illuminated.
• Do Not re-select LANDING GEAR - UP.
- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
[END]

[with MS 4-126420 Incorporated]


(3 Red Gear Unsafe Advisory Lights illuminated with Landing Gear Lever selected UP)

NOTE: Landing Gear Doors may be open or closed


(Amber Doors Open advisory lights illuminated or out)

NOTE: If the Landing Gear Alternate Release Door is open, the landing gear will not retract.
Do not close the Landing Gear Alternate Release Door with the Landing Gear Lever in the UP
position.

LANDING GEAR Lever ................................................................................................................................. DN


Confirm 3 Green gear locked down advisory lights illuminate.
• Do Not re-select LANDING GEAR - UP.
- Land at the nearest suitable airport.
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3.1.11.4 LANDING GEAR INDICATOR MALFUNCTION

If any of the Green gear–locked–down advisory lights fail to illuminate:


LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION Door ................................................................................. Open
Open the LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION door on the flight compartment floor,
to aft left of the Co-Pilot’s seat.

Landing Gear DOWN & LOCKED Indicator ......................................................... On / VISUAL CHECK / Off
Hold Landing Gear DOWN & LOCKED verification Switch in the On position and
make sure the 3 Green LANDING GEAR DOWN & LOCKED verification lights turn on.

LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION Door ................................................................................. Close


Close the LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION door.
[END]

3.1.11.5 NOSE STEERING


(Caution Light)

IN FLIGHT:

Steering Tiller ..................................................................................................................................... Centered


Move the Nose Wheel Steering Control Handle (Tiller) to the center position.

If Caution Light remains illuminated:


Nose Wheel STEERING Switch ................................................................................................................ OFF

Landing Considerations:
- Land at an airport with minimum crosswind and turbulence.

AFTER TOUCHDOWN:
- Use asymmetric braking and power, as required, to maintain directional control.

ON THE GROUND:

- Taxi the airplane forward to centre the Nose Wheel

WITH THE AIRPLANE STOPPED:


Steering Tiller and Rudder Pedals ................................................................................................... Centered

Nose Wheel STEERING Switch .................................................................................................. OFF then On


Set nose wheel STEERING Switch to OFF then On.

- Wait 7s for Nose Wheel Steering to re-engage.

If Caution Light remains on:


Nose Wheel STEERING Switch ................................................................................................................ OFF

- Use asymmetric braking and power, as required, to taxi the airplane.

- Maintenance action required prior to flight.

If Caution Light remains off:


- Check Nose Wheel for correct response to Steering inputs prior to flight.
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3.1.11.6 TOUCHED RUNWAY


(Warning Light)
(Fuselage Contact with Runway on Landing)

Due to the possibility of runway debris:

• Advise ATC and airport operations of the fuselage / runway contact.

- Aircraft must not be flown prior to inspection and maintenance approval.


[END]

3.1.11.7 INBD ANTI-SKID and / or OUTBD ANTI-SKID


(Caution Light)

ANTI SKID Switch ........................................................................................................................................ ON


Set ANTI SKID switch on Co-Pilot’s GLARESHIELD to ON.

If Caution Light remains on:


Landing Considerations:

- Anti-Skid will be inoperative, use Manual Technique (below) for braking.

CAUTION: Excessive brake application can result in skidding and tire failure.

Manual Technique - for maximum deceleration, use intermittent 1 s pedal brake applications with intervals
of reduced braking as brief as possible.

Landing Distance Factor:


REF SPEED
INCR ON
Flap 10° & 15°......................... 1.70 2.10
Flap 35° .................................. 1.70 2.0
[END]

3.1.11.8 MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE FAILURE


(Known or Suspected Main Landing Gear Tire Failure)

Landing Considerations:

- Promptly decelerate aircraft to below 80 KIAS using anti-skid braking.


Reverse thrust, commensurate with directional control and runway conditions, may also be used to expe-
dite the deceleration.
[END]

3.1.11.9 WT ON WHEELS
(Caution Light)

CAUTION: Landing gear may not retract with WT ON WHEELS Caution Light illuminated.

NOTE: Caution Light may extinguish after landing.


However, maintenance action will be required prior to next flight.
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3.1.11.10 PARKING BRAKE


(Caution Light)
(Caution Light remains on after Parking Brake released)

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

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NON-NORMAL, SPECIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PROCEDURES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3.2 MISCELLANEOUS ABNORMAL and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.2.1 GROUND FAILURES / ABORTED TAKE-OFF

Ground failures are defined as any malfunction that occurs on the ground prior to V1 or after touchdown.
In the event of a ground failure, regardless of whether it happens while at the gate, taxiing or during take-off,
the primary objective of the crew is to stop the airplane, assess the problem, take the appropriate action and
evacuate, if required.
A take-off shall be aborted for any Caution or Warning light prior to V1.
There are many reasons other than Caution or Warning lights for discontinuing a take-off.
It is therefore, left to the discretion of the PIC as to what additional situations demand an aborted take-off.
At V1 or above, the take-off will be continued regardless of the malfunction.
If a rejected take-off becomes necessary the call “ABORT” will be made by either pilot.
If the PF is in the right seat, the left seat pilot will normally assume control at approximately 50 kt.
The PNF (right seat) will advise ATC of the abort and the crew will then assess the situation.
If the reason for the abort is fire or smoke, the PF will set the parking brake and complete the memory items for
shut-down and evacuation.
The PNF will advise ATC of the problem, request emergency equipment, state the number of persons on board
and quantity of fuel.

Table 3.2-1 Ground Failures / Aborted Take-Off

PF (Left Seat) PNF (Right Seat)


Either pilot will call “ABORT”
SIMULTANEOUSLY:
Selects POWER levers to disc / reverse Advises ATC of the “ABORT”
Applies maximum braking
Once the airplane has stopped the crew will assess the problem
If Fire or Smoke
EMERG BRAKE ................................................. On Advises ATC
POWER Levers .............................................. DISC a) requirement for emergency equipment
Condition Levers ................................... FUEL OFF b) number of persons on board
Pull FUEL OFF (affected engine) ...................... Pull c) amount of fuel
EXTG FWD BTL and AFT BTL .......... (as required)
Confirm ATC advised
Commands on PA: “EVACUATE (3x) ... SIDE” Leaves the flight compartment to assist in the evacu-
EMER LIGHTS ................................................... ON ation
External Power / APU ....................................... OFF
Battery Master .................................................. OFF
Assist in evacuation as required

NOTES: 1. All accelerate-stop performance is based upon the use of full anti-skid braking until the
airplane has stopped.
2. Reverse thrust may be used, commensurate with directional control.

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Ground Failures / Aborted Take-Off

Figure 3.2-1 Ground Failure

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3.2.2 EVACUATION

3.2.2.1 Catastrophic Accident


If a catastrophic accident occurs which precludes any formal preparation or announcements each crew mem-
ber should immediately initiate an evacuation.
When initiating an evacuation communicate this using the following shouted command / PA:
“EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE”
(“... SIDE”, if required to restrict evacuation to that side of the airplane.)
This notifies other crew members and your passengers that you are initiating an evacuation.

3.2.2.2 Non-Catastrophic Accident


At any time the airplane comes to a stop following a planned or unplanned emergency landing that is not cata-
strophic, the Cabin Crew Member(s) will wait for engine shut down plus 15 s.
If there is no communication from the flight compartment by this point the:
• Senior Cabin Crew Member will attempt to call the flight compartment using the “EMER” call button on the
Interphone.
If there is no response, she / he will attempt to enter the flight compartment.
If all communication with the flight compartment fails, the Senior Cabin Crew Member will initiate evacua-
tion.
• Cabin Crew Member(s) will maintain control in the cabin and wait for direction from the flight compartment or the
Senior Cabin Crew Member.
If this is not possible, the Cabin Crew Member(s) will initiate evacuation.

3.2.3 Blocked Exit Procedure


If during the assessment of an exit it is determined that the exit is unsafe or unusable then the following proce-
dure should be used:
• Have 2 passengers hold people back while you assess the exit opposite (e.g. “you 2 hold people back”);
• If this exit is also unusable, then redirect passengers to operable exits - elevate yourself, cross arms in an X
in front of you and shout the problem (e.g. “blocked exit, fire, go that way”).

3.2.3.1 Pilot Duties - Evacuation


(After Landing)

3.2.3.1.1 2IC Duties


(Senior Cabin Crew Member and / or Cabin Crew Member is conducting evacuation)
1) Complete flight compartment duties,
2) Exit flight compartment and
3) 2IC will exit airplane with passengers and assist from outside.

3.2.3.1.2 2IC Duties


(Senior Cabin Crew Member Incapacitated or no Cabin Crew Member on board)
In addition to items 1) and 2) above, the 2IC will assess and open exits and conduct evacuation.

3.2.3.1.3 PIC Duties


(Senior Cabin Attendant and / or Cabin Attendant and / or PNF is conducting evacuation)
1) Complete flight compartment duties,
2) Exit flight compartment, and
3) PIC will exit airplane with passengers and assist from outside.

3.2.3.1.4 PIC Duties


(Senior Cabin Crew Member Incapacitated or
no Cabin Crew Member on board or
PNF incapacitated)
In addition to items 1) to 3) above, the PIC will assess and open exits and conduct evacuation.

NOTE: Any crew member may assume the duties of any other crew member as the circumstance
require.

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3.2.4 CREW INCAPACITATION

3.2.4.1 Pilot Incapacitation

Incapacitation occurs in many forms ranging from sudden death to subtle, partial loss of mental or physical per-
formance.

Subtle incapacitation is the most dangerous and is the most common type encountered.

One of the keys to early and effective recognition of pilot incapacitation is the strict adherence to standard
operating procedures, call-outs and flight profiles.

Suspicion of some degree of incapacitation should be considered when a crew member does not respond to
verbal communication associated with a significant departure from a standardized procedure or profile.

Failure of that crew member to respond to a 2nd request or challenge is cause for immediate action on the part
of the challenging crew member.

Whenever the PNF advises the PF of a deviation from the intended flight profile, the PF shall take immediate
action and announce, “CORRECTING”.

If the PF does not respond immediately, the PNF shall call the deviation a 2nd time, and if there is still no
response from the PF, the PNF shall assume pilot incapacitation, assume immediate control of the airplane
and announce, “I HAVE CONTROL”.

If carrying additional crew members i.e. Cabin Crew Member(s), call for their assistance in securing the inca-
pacitated pilot away from the controls and to administer first aid as necessary.

3.2.5 IN-FLIGHT FAILURES

In-flight failures are defined as any malfunction that occurs at or above V1 and prior to touchdown.

During an in-flight failure the primary responsibility of the crew is to control the airplane.

Checklists must not be called for until the airplane is under full control and in a steady state of flight.

If a failure occurs at or above V1 and prior to flap retraction (3rd segment), the crew will not action any memory
items or checklist until the flaps are retracted.

In an extreme situation (such as engine failure during a GA), the PIC may elect to action the checklist memory
items prior to reaching 3rd segment (prior to flap retraction).

In any event, no action will be taken until the airplane is under full control and in a steady state of flight.

In the event of an in-flight failure, the crew will assess the problem.

Once the nature of the problem has been established, the PF will call for the appropriate memory items, if
applicable, e.g. “SHUT DOWN ENGINE NUMBER 2".

The PNF actions the memory items which are confirmed by the PF (Challenge and Response).

When the memory items are complete, the PF will at his discretion (but not less than 1000 ft above the airport
elevation), call for the appropriate non-normal checklist.

The PNF actions the checklist items using the Read and Do method.

Once the checklist has been completed, the crew will advise ATC of the problem and declare an emergency if
applicable.

The PIC will advise the Cabin Crew of the nature of the problem and the intentions of the flight crew.

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Table 3.2-2 Engine Failure / Fire During Take-Off After V1

PF PNF
Confirms airspeed and rotates at VR to 8° nose-up. At V1 / VR calls:
After lift-off continues rotation to a minimum pitch atti- “V1 ROTATE”
tude of 10° to achieve V2 at 35 ft.
Observes positive rate of climb
Calls “POSITIVE RATE”
Commands “GEAR UP”
Selects Landing Gear Lever Up
Announces “ENGINE FAILURE (or “FIRE) -
# 1 (or # 2) ENGINE”
Cancels all Caution and Warning Lights
At minimum 400 ft (or appropriate obstacle clearance
height) *
Calls “400 FEET”
(or appropriate obstacle clearance height) *
Accelerates through VFR
Commands “FLAPS 0"
Confirms speed VFRI or above
Selects FLAPS 0
Continues acceleration to VFTO
Assesses the problem and
Verifies the affected engine
Commands “SHUT DOWN ENGINE # 1 (or # 2)”
Completes Engine Shut-down procedure
Confirms airspeed is VCLIMB or higher
Commands Selects bleed on operating engine to ON / NORM.
“BLEED ON / MAX CONTINUOUS POWER” Confirms MCP power rating on ED
Continues climb Calls “POWER SET”

CAUTION: Nose-up pitch attitudes > 8° prior to lift-off may cause the tail to contact the runway.

NOTES: 1. Unless otherwise specified in the ENGINE FAILURE PROCEDURE for a particular airport /
runway the following standard is recommended:
2. CLIMB TO 1000 ft AIRPORT ELEVATION WITH V2;
ACCELERATE TO VFR AND TURN (LEFT or RIGHT) TO THAT NAVAID SERVING AS
THE MAIN NAVAID FOR APP PURPOSES.
CONTINUE CLIMB WITH VFTO.

Table 3.2-3 Engine Failure / Fire in Flight Procedure

PF PNF
Announces “ENGINE FAILURE (or FIRE)
# 1 (or # 2) ENGINE”
Sets power as required to maintain steady flight Cancels all Caution and Warning Lights
Assesses problem and
Verifies the affected engine
Commands “SHUT DOWN ENGINE # 1 (or # 2)” Completes Engine Shut-down procedure

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Table 3.2-4 Engine Shut-Down Procedure

PF PNF
Commands “SHUT DOWN ENGINE # 1 (or # 2)”
Calls “POWER LEVER # 1 (or # 2)”
Responds “CONFIRMED, FLIGHT IDLE”
Selects POWER Lever to Flight Idle
Calls “CONDITION LEVER # 1 (or # 2)”
Responds “CONFIRMED, FUEL-OFF”
Selects Condition Lever to FUEL-OFF
Confirms propeller feathers
If propeller Does Not feather:
Calls “NO FEATHER”
“ALTERNATE FEATHER # 1 (or # 2)”
Selects appropriate Alternate Feather switch to
FEATHER
Calls “PULL FUEL OFF # 1 (or #2)”
Responds “CONFIRMED, PULL”
Pulls Fuel Off Handle
Calls “# 1 (or # 2) TANK AUX PUMP OFF”
Selects Tank Aux Pump to OFF
If Engine Fire
Calls “EXTINGUISHER FWD BTL”
Selects Forward Bottle
If Fire persists (wait up to 30 s)
Calls “EXTINGUISHER AFT BTL”
Selects Aft Bottle
Once the Engine is shut down and at a minimum of 1000 ft AGL:
Confirms airspeed is VCLIMB or higher
Commands Selects bleed on operating engine to ON / NORM.
“BLEED ON / MAX CONTINUOUS POWER”
Confirms MCP power rating on ED
Continues climb Calls “POWER SET”
Commands “ENGINE SHUT-DOWN CHECKLIST”
Completes ENGINE SHUT-DOWN CHECKLIST
Calls
“ENGINE SHUT-DOWN CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

NOTES: 1. If fire is extinguished, ENGINE FIRE and PULL FUEL OFF handle light will go out and
engine fire warning tone is silenced
2. The engine fire warning tone can be silenced by pressing the ENGINE FIRE light.

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Engine Failure / Fire During Take-Off After V1

Figure 3.2-2 Engine Failure / Fire During Take-Off After V1

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Table 3.2-5 Single Engine Missed Approach Procedure

PF PNF
Simultaneously
“GO-AROUND, MAX POWER”
Advances POWER Levers to the detent Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Confirms MTOP power on ED
Calls “MAX POWER SET”
If Landing Flap selected
Commands “FLAPS 5°, 10° or 15°”
Selects flap as requested
Rotates to a pitch attitude to maintain a minimum air-
speed of VGA
Observes positive rate of climb
Calls “POSITIVE RATE”
Commands “GEAR UP”
Selects Landing Gear Lever Up
At a minimum 400 ft AGL
(or appropriate obstacle clearance height)
Calls “400 FEET”
(or appropriate obstacle clearance height)
Accelerates to a minimum of VFRI
Commands “FLAPS 0"
Confirms speed VFRI or above:
Continues acceleration to VCLIMB Selects Flaps to 0
Confirms airspeed is VCLIMB or higher
Commands Selects bleed on operating engine to ON / NORM.
“BLEED ON / MAX CONTINUOUS POWER”
Confirms MCP power rating on ED
Continues climb Calls “POWER SET”

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Single Engine Missed Approach Procedure

Figure 3.2-3 Single Engine Missed Approach

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3.2.6 PROPELLER OVERSPEED and UNSCHEDULED FEATHERING

3.2.6.1 Propeller Overspeed

The checklist is considered to be a memory item; propeller RPM above 1020 should be viewed as an over-
speed.
Any prop that cannot be controlled must be treated the same as an overspeed.
The checklist procedures are essentially the same as “Engine Shut-Down” except with the clear understanding
that the engine is not to be shut down until the propeller feathers.
The Condition Lever remains in the “START & FEATHER” position until the propeller feathers.

Table 3.2-6 Propeller Overspeed Procedure

PF PNF
Announces “PROP OVERSPEED # 1 (or # 2)”
Above 400 ft AGL
Reduces airspeed toward minimum speed appropri-
ate to flap configuration and flight conditions
Retards POWER lever (affected engine) to FLIGHT
IDLE
Commands
“CONDITION LEVER # 1 (or # 2)
START FEATHER” Calls “CONDITION LEVER # 1 (or # 2)”
Responds “CONFIRMED, START FEATHER” Selects Condition Lever to START / FEATHER
Confirms propeller feathers
If Propeller Does Not Feather
Calls “NO FEATHER” /
“ALTERNATE FEATHER # 1 (or # 2)”
Selects appropriate Alternate Feather switch-light to
FTHR
If Propeller Does Not Feather
Calls “NO FEATHER” /
“ALTERNATE FEATHER # 1 (or # 2) OFF”
Selects appropriate Alternate Feather switch-light to
OFF
Commands “CONDITION LEVERS MAX”
Sets both Condition Levers to the MAX detent.
Operates POWER Levers together to maintain the
desired flight profile
Land Immediately a the Nearest Suitable Airport.
If Propeller Feathers
Commands
“CONDITION LEVER # 1 (or # 2) FUEL OFF”
Calls “CONDITION LEVER # 1 (or # 2)”
Responds “CONFIRMED, FUEL OFF”
Selects Condition Lever to FUEL OFF.
Completes ENGINE SHUT-DOWN procedure
Once Propeller RPM is under control and at a minimum of 1000 ft AGL
Commands “PROP OVERSPEED CHECKLIST”
Completes PROP OVERSPEED CHECKLIST
Calls
“PROP OVERSPEED CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

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3.2.6.2 Propeller Unscheduled Feathering

A propeller unscheduled feather should be viewed as an engine failure and actioned in the same way.

ED indications will show high values in torque and propeller RPM on the affected engine.

Table 3.2-7 Propeller Unscheduled Feathering

PF PNF
Sets power as required to maintain steady flight Announces
“UNSCHEDULED FEATHER # 1 (or # 2)”
Cancels all Caution and Warning lights
Assesses problem and verifies affected engine.
Commands “SHUT DOWN ENGINE # 1 (or # 2)”
Completes Engine shut-down Procedure

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3.2.7 FLAPLESS APPROACH and LANDING

During flapless approaches, fly a normal rectangular traffic pattern, but ensure that there is enough time / dis-
tance on final approach to stabilize in the flapless configuration.

The nose of the airplane will be higher than normal and the power setting will be lower than normal.

The GPWS flap override switch should be depressed to inhibit all flap warning signals.

The key to a successful flapless landing is to establish VREF for flaps 0° as soon as possible on final approach.

Care should be exercised not to under-shoot the runway as there might be a tendency to “flatten out” the
approach angle when in the flapless configuration.

Make adjustments quickly and precisely.

This should obviate the necessity to use large attitude and power changes especially on short final.

Power should be reduced gradually to achieve FLIGHT IDLE at or just prior to touchdown.

The POWER levers should be moved from FLIGHT IDLE into discing without delay.

Reverse may be used as required to reduce stopping distance.

The “flapless landing” checklist should be completed before execution of the normal approach and landing
checklists.

CAUTION: Pitch attitude > 6° in the landing flare may cause the fuselage to contact the RWY.

CAUTION: Do Not select POWER levers below FLIGHT IDLE


until indicated airspeed is below 150 kt IAS.

NOTE: The nose wheel should be promptly brought into contact with the ground following main wheel
contact.

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3.2.8 CONTROL JAMS

Table 3.2-8 Pitch Jam Procedures

PF PNF
Calls “PITCH JAM”
Presses Auto-pilot Disconnect Button
Both pilots will try to overpower each control to dislodge jam.
If unable to control the airplane
Calls “PITCH DISCONNECT”
Relaxes Force
Pulls Pitch Disconnect handle and rotates 90°
Both Pilots will now attempt to control airplane.
Pilot with free control will call “I HAVE CONTROL”, the other will call “YOU HAVE CONTROL”.
The PF shall retain the flap setting and appropriate airspeed at the time of the jam.
Once airplane is under control and at minimum of 1000 AGL:
Commands “PITCH JAM CHECKLIST”
Completes “PITCH JAM CHECKLIST”
Calls “PITCH JAM CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

NOTE: Limit speed to 170 kt, or speed at time of Jam, whichever is higher.

CAUTION: With the Pitch disconnect handle pulled, the autopilot must not be engaged.

Table 3.2-9 Roll Jam Procedures

PF PNF
Calls “ROLL JAM”
Presses Auto-pilot Disconnect Button (if required)
Calls “ROLL DISCONNECT”
Pulls Roll Disconnect handle and rotates 90°
Both Pilots will now attempt to control airplane.
Pilot with free control will call “I HAVE CONTROL”, the other pilot will call “YOU HAVE CONTROL”.
Once airplane is under control and at minimum of 1000 AGL:
Commands “ROLL JAM CHECKLIST”
Completes “ROLL JAM CHECKLIST”
Calls “ROLL JAM CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

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3.2.9 SMOKE / DEPRESSURIZATION / EMERGENCY DESCENTS

3.2.9.1 Smoke

Smoke or fire within the airplane can quickly develop into a serious and life threatening situation.
Smoke can be carried into the fuselage via the air conditioning and pressurization system, or it can be gener-
ated within the airplane by overheated or burning electrical equipment or wiring.
It can also result from combustion within the cargo / baggage compartment, the cabin and the lavatory and gal-
ley areas.
Of immediate importance, upon detection of any smoke on the flight compartment, is PROTECTION of the
flight crew.
The appropriate smoke / fire procedures can then be carried out, the airplane descended to a safe altitude for
protection of the passengers and positioned for an immediate landing at the nearest suitable airport.

Smoke / fire procedures are addressed in the QRH under 2 basic headings:
- Known source of fire or smoke
- Unknown source of smoke

Table 3.2-10 Smoke Procedure

PF PNF
Crew Member noting abnormality calls “SMOKE”
Both Pilots:
Don oxygen masks with 100% EMER oxygen selected
Don smoke goggles (if applicable)
Select BOOM / MASK switch to MASK and establish communications
Selects RECIRC FAN to OFF
[MS 4-126236 Not Incorporated]
Emergency Lights ON
Pass Signs ON
If source of Smoke on flight compartment
Assesses flight compartment visibility and if Extinguishes fire if possible
determined to be necessary to clear smoke
Commands “FORWARD OUTFLOW OPEN” Selects Cabin Alt Fwd Outflow fully clockwise to OPN to
exhaust smoke forward
Responds “FORWARD OUTFLOW OPEN”
All sources of Smoke
Commands “SMOKE CHECKLIST”
Commences descent to land immediately at
nearest possible airport
Determines source of smoke
Completes “FUSELAGE FIRE OR SMOKE CHECKLIST”
Extinguishes fire with portable extinguisher leaving flight
compartment if required
Calls “SMOKE CHECKLIST” complete

NOTES: 1. Whether or not smoke has cleared, if it cannot be visibly verified that the fire has been
extinguished following fire suppression and / or smoke evacuation procedures, continue to
land immediately at the nearest suitable airport.
2. If a pilot is required to fight the fire, protective breathing equipment must be donned prior to
exiting the flight compartment.

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3.2.9.2 Depressurization
Other than setting the altitude of the destination airfield on the cabin controller, pressurization occurs automat-
ically and normally requires minimal crew involvement.
If the automatic features of the controller fail, cabin pressure can be controlled manually.
In the event of cabin depressurization or the inability to maintain adequate pressurization, the airplane should
be descended to below 14000 ft or the Minimum En-Route Altitude, whichever is higher.
When controlling the cabin pressure manually, do not exceed maximum cabin differential pressure stated on
the Cabin Altitude Differential placard.
A rapid decompression can result from loss of integrity of the pressure hull due to bird strike, loss of a window,
sudden failure of a door seal or other structural damage.
As with the case of smoke on the flight compartment, the prime consideration of the flight crew is self-protec-
tion, so the airplane can be flown safely to a lower altitude to protect the passengers.

Table 3.2-11 Depressurization Procedures


PF PNF
Crew Member noting abnormality calls “CABIN PRESSURE”
If Rapid Depressurization
Both Pilots:
Don oxygen masks with 100% EMER oxygen selected
Select BOOM / MASK switch to MASK and establish communications
Selects Passenger Signs ON
Commences Emergency Descent procedure to Advises ATC of emergency descent
below 14000 ft or to MEA whichever is higher
Commands Completes
“RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION CHECKLIST” “RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION CHECKLIST”
Calls “RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION CHECKLIST
COMPLETE”
If Slow Depressurization
Commands “CABIN PRESSURE CHECKLIST” Completes “CABIN PRESSURE CHECKLIST”
Calls
“CABIN PRESSURE CHECKLIST COMPLETE”
Unpressurized Flight
Descends below 14000 ft or to MEA
whichever is higher
Commands Completes
“UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT CHECKLIST” “UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT CHECKLIST”
Calls “UNPRESSURIZED FLIGHT CHECKLIST
COMPLETE”

3.2.9.3 Emergency Descent


An Emergency Descent, if required, is normally carried out at VMO.
If the structural integrity of the airplane is in doubt, however, limit the descent airspeed as much as possible
and avoid high maneuvering loads. Moving the condition levers to MAX increases drag in order that the
descent to lower altitude may be done in a timely fashion.

Table 3.2-12 Emergency Descent Procedure


PF PNF
POWER Levers ...... FLIGHT IDLE
Condition Levers ................. MAX
Airspeed ............................... VMO
NOTE: If structural integrity is in doubt, limit airspeed as much as possible and avoid high
maneuvering loads.

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Rapid Depressurization

below 14000 ft or to MEA


whichever is higher

Figure 3.2-4 Rapid Depressurization

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3.2.10 HIGH ANGLE OF ATTACK RECOVERY PROCEDURES

(Recovery from stall warning, stall stick-shaker, unusual airframe buffet, uncommanded wing drop, activation of
stick-pusher and presentation of red low airspeed cue)

Autopilot .................................................................................................................................. Disengage, and

Pitch Attitude ........................................................................................................................................ Reduce

NOTE: Relax any control column pull force and / or move the control column forward sufficient to
achieve a reduction in pitch attitude.
This action can result in a loss of altitude.

WARNING: With the aircraft in close proximity to the ground, the degree of pitch attitude
reduction will be limited.

If the aircraft is not in a wings level attitude prior to or during stall warning or stall:

Lateral Control ...................................................................................................................... Roll Wings Level

Power .................................................................................................................................................. Increase


Advance Condition Levers to MAX / 1020 and POWER Levers to RATING detent (NTOP).

Airspeed .............................................................................................................................................. Increase


Increase airspeed to not less than the minimum reference airspeed appropriate to flap configuration
and any additional airspeed factors, if applicable.

CAUTION: Do Not change the flap and landing gear configuration until the minimum reference
airspeed appropriate for the new configuration is achieved.

When aircraft recovers from stall and / or stall warning (minimum reference airspeed is achieved):
• Return to the desired flight profile and assigned altitude.

3.2.11 OVERWEIGHT LANDING

If an immediate landing is required following take-offs at a mass / weight in excess of maximum landing mass /
weight, the following considerations apply:

1) Approach and landing speeds will be higher for a given flap setting as well as brake energy and landing
distance increased and MAT / WAT limit decreased.
Approach and landing flap selection may be determined by landing MAT / WAT considerations well as
available landing distance or brake energy.

2) Establish VREF as soon as possible on final approach.


Avoid the necessity to use large attitude and power changes especially on short final.

3) Note that airplane sink rate will be higher than normal on approach.

4) Adjust flare to reduce sink rate to normal values prior to touchdown.


Power may be required in the landing flare through to touchdown to decrease the landing descent rate.

5) After touchdown, the POWER levers should be moved from FLIGHT IDLE into discing without delay and
the nose wheel lowered to the runway.
Reverse may be used as required to reduce stopping distance.

NOTE: Landing speeds, MAT / WAT limits, Landing Climb data, Landing Distance and Brake Energy
may be determined using the AOM tables for over-weight landing conditions.

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3.2.12 ENHANCED GROUND PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM (EGPWS) - Honeywell MK V

[Option - CR 831 CH 00064 or CR 831 SO 90180]

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 64 of the AFM.

In response to a EGPWS aural caution


(i.e. “SINK RATE”, “TERRAIN TERRAIN”, “DON’T SINK”, “TOO LOW - FLAPS”, “TOO LOW - GEAR”,
“CAUTION TERRAIN”, “CAUTION OBSTACLE”, “BANK ANGLE” or “GLIDESLOPE”)
the crew shall immediately assess the airplane flight path or configuration with respect to the proximity of the
ground and the PF shall take appropriate action to rectify the situation.

In response to a EGPWS aural warning


(i.e. “TOO LOW - TERRAIN”, “TERRAIN PULL UP”, “OBSTACLE PULL UP” or urgent “PULL UP”)
the PF shall immediately establish the maximum performance climb consistent with airplane configuration.
• Apply NTOP (detent) power
• Rotate to known GA attitude
• Do not change configuration until clear of terrain.

If aircraft continues to close on terrain, increase thrust and pitch attitude:


• Firewall power
• Increase pitch target sufficient to obtain positive separation from terrain, but do not allow airspeed to
decrease below V2 / VGA
• Maintain the pitch attitude that achieves V2 / VGA airspeed

If stick-shaker activates and / or airspeed tape turns red (alternate symbology):


• Reduce pitch attitude sufficient to silence shaker
• Achieve an airspeed above the low speed cue.
• If close to ground, maintain pitch attitude to silence shaker
• When terrain contact no longer a factor, allow aircraft to accelerate back to V2 / VGA.

Continue to climb until clear of terrain, then:


• Reduce power and pitch attitude appropriate to the phase of flight.
• Reconfigure aircraft as necessary.

3.2.12.1 ABNORMAL APPROACH and LANDING

1) For planned abnormal approaches:


BELOW G/S Switch-Light ....................................................................................................................... Press
- Inhibits glideslope warning when airplane altitude is below 1000 ft AGL.
- Confirm G/S advisory light is illuminated.
- Glideslope warning is automatically reset on a climb through 2000 ft AGL or descent through 30 ft AGL.

2) When landing with flap other than selected by the GPWS LDG FLAP selector:
GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE Switch-Light ................................................................................................... Press
- Inhibits “TOO LOW - FLAPS” announcement. Other modes not affected.
- Confirm GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE advisory light on lower half of switch is illuminated.

3) When position accuracy inadequate or when operating at airports not in terrain database:
TERRAIN INHIBIT Switch-Light .............................................................................................................. Press
- Inhibits all TAD and TCF aural annunciations and visual indications on MFD
- Check MFD for TERRAIN INHIBIT message.
- Confirm INHIBIT advisory light on upper half of switch is illuminated.

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Table 3.2-13 Terrain Recovery Procedure

PF PNF
Commands “TERRAIN RECOVERY” • Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Simultaneously: • Confirms NTOP power on ED
• Selects GA • Calls “POWER SET”
• Advances Power Levers to detent • Monitors radar altimeter and calls
• Smoothly rotates aircraft to go-around attitude “TERRAIN CLOSING”
if separation from the ground is still decreasing
If Aircraft Still Closing On Terrain
• Advances Power Levers to maximum available
power (firewall)
• Increases pitch attitude sufficient to obtain posi-
tive separation from terrain
• Do Not allow airspeed to decrease below V2 / VGA
If Stick Shaking Occurs and / or Airspeed Tape Turns Red
• Immediately reduces pitch attitude to silence
shaker
• Achieves an airspeed above the low speed cue
• Adjusts pitch to return to V2 / VGA
Aircraft Climbing Away From Terrain
• Continues climb as required to safe altitude • Monitors radar altitude and baro altitude to deter-
mine when airplane is safely clear of obstacles or
terrain
• Calls “<Obstacle Clearance Alt ASI> FEET”
Once Clear of Terrain
• Reduces power and pitch attitude appropriate to • Calls “CLEAR OF TERRAIN”
the phase of flight • Advises ATC of any deviation to clearance
• Reconfigures aircraft as necessary

Do Not change gear or flap configuration until aircraft is clear of terrain.


Optimum aircraft performance (best angle of climb) occurs near 1.13 VS for the aircraft configuration, therefore,
Do Not allow the airspeed to decrease below this speed (Nominally V2 / VGA for the flap configuration).
Unlike a jet aircraft, it is not permissible to continue to increase pitch attitude until stick shaking occurs.
This is because at high power settings the propeller slipstream creates additional lift on the airframe.
As a result, the aircraft could reach a dangerously low indicated airspeed before the shaker activates.
At these very low airspeeds, the aircraft is operating on the extreme “back side” of the Lift / Drag curve with a
significant deterioration of climb capability.
Additionally, the flight controls may not retain sufficient authority to maintain control of the aircraft in turbulence
or following an engine flame-out.
Jet aircraft can be flown to shaker because it provides an artificial barrier to reaching very low IAS.
Propeller aircraft normally “create” such a barrier using procedural means instead.
Restricting the aircraft to a minimum airspeed of V2 / VGA during the recovery is a natural choice as these
speeds are readily available to crew members and match optimal climb speed.
The Low Speed Cue on the DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft has been designed to overcome the Limitations associ-
ated with the stick-shaker at high power settings and function as a visual airspeed barrier.
The cue will always display an appropriate minimum airspeed for control of the aircraft regardless of weight,
flap or power setting.
As a result, terrain recoveries can be flown using the low speed cue as an aid to preventing an unacceptable
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3.2.13 TRAFFIC ALERT & COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (TCAS)

In reference to a TCAS Traffic Advisory (TA), both pilots should locate the traffic on the MFD (yellow filled dia-
mond) then the PNF should look outside for the traffic.
The PF will continue to monitor the MFD for any changes in traffic flight path or new traffic and direct the PNF
where to look for the traffic.
Should the PNF become visual with the traffic, the PNF should inform the PF and continue to monitor this traffic
as well as look for others.
The PF should continue to monitor the MFD for any changes in traffic flight path or new traffic.
The PNF should also request / advise ATC of any flight path changes requested by the PF in order to avoid the
traffic.
In the event the TA changes to a Resolution Advisory (RA), the PF should take whatever Resolution Advisory
climb or descent is directed by the TCAS.
Disconnect the autopilot and immediately adjust the flight profile.
The PNF should continue to look for the traffic and ensure the PF has met the RA directed by TCAS.
The PNF shall also advise ATC of any change in assigned altitude using the standard terminology:
“TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT)”.
Once clear of the conflict and the RA is canceled, the PF shall return the airplane to the original assigned alti-
tude as promptly as possible.
The PNF will then report the completion of the maneuver to ATC using the terminology:
“TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT) COMPLETED, (assigned clearance) RESUMED”.

NOTE: The following procedures correspond to:


- AFM Supplement 33 (ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL)
- AFM Supplement 106 (ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS)

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]


NOTE: GPWS alert takes priority over an ACAS RA.

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]


NOTE: GPWS alert takes priority over an TCAS TA / RA.

CAUTION: If stall warning (stick-shaker) occurs during an RA maneuver, take immediate stall
recovery action.

CAUTION: If a threat aircraft track or altitude information is lost during an RA, the RA will
terminate without a “CLEAR OF CONFLICT” announcement.

3.2.13.1 Mode S Transponder Failure

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - HONEYWELL]


(TCAS FAIL Displayed on PFD)
ATC / TCAS Page on ARCDU ........................................................................ ATC 1 or ATC 2 as appropriate
If TCAS FAIL message remains displayed on PFD:
ATC / TCAS Page on ARCDU ........................................................................................................ Select SBY

[Option: ACAS II / TCAS II - ACSS]


(TCAS STBY Displayed on PFD and ATC FAIL Displayed for Selected ATC on ARCDU)
TCAS / ATC Page on ARCDU ........................................................................ ATC 1 or ATC 2 as appropriate

3.2.14 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FMS)

For specific FMS operational information, please refer to the respective AFM Supplement and the FMS Opera-
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3.2.15 OPERATION with ONE INOPERATIVE STALL WARNING and / or STICK-PUSHER SYSTEM

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 11 of the AFM.

3.2.15.1 General

The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:

This procedure is applicable only when used in conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List approved by the
appropriate authority.

3.2.15.2 Limitations

The Limitations in Chapter 1 are applicable with the addition of the following:

1. One stall warning system must be operative.

2. The inoperative stall warning system and / or stick-pusher system must be disabled using an approved
MEL maintenance procedure.

NOTE: Operation of the stick-pusher system is dependent upon operation of both stall warning
systems.
In the event of an inoperative stall warning system, the stick-pusher system must also be
disabled.

3. The maximum aft center of gravity limit is 20% of MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord)

4. With the exception of V2, En-route Climb and Go Around speeds:


Minimum airspeed is 1.23 VSR for all flap settings or the appropriate airspeed for icing conditions and other
failures if applicable.

3.2.15.3 Abnormal Procedures

The abnormal procedures in this Chapter are applicable with the addition of the following:

# 1 STALL WARNING or # 2 STALL WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE


(Illumination of # 1 STALL SYST FAIL or # 2 STALL SYST FAIL Caution Light):

Autopilot .......................................................................................................................................... Disengage


- Icing conditions should be avoided
- Maintain a minimum airspeed of 1.23 VSR for all flap settings or the appropriate airspeed for icing conditions
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3.2.16 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 8 of the AFM.

3.2.16.1 General

The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:
This Supplement is applicable only when used in conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List approved by the
appropriate authority.

3.2.16.2 Limitations

The Limitations in Chapter 1 and the Supplement Compatibility Table in Sub-Section 1.5 of the AFM are appli-
cable with the addition of the following:
1. Take-off or landing in crosswinds exceeding 25 kt is prohibited.
2. Take-off or landing on a contaminated runway is prohibited.

3.2.16.3 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:

STEERING Switch ...................................................................................................................................... OFF


Check NOSE STEERING caution light out.

- Taxi the airplane using differential braking and power.


- Maneuver the airplane at a reduced taxi speed.
- Avoid tight turns.

CAUTION: Tight turns may cause the nose wheel to caster to a greater than desired steering angle,
making it difficult to return to the centre position.

NOTE: During the initial take-off roll, aggressive asymmetric braking may be required to maintain the
desired aircraft heading.
This action is more likely to be required in crosswind conditions.

3.2.16.4 Abnormal Procedures

The abnormal procedures in this Chapter are applicable with the exception of the Sub-Chapter 3.1.11.5 NOSE
STEERING failure.

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3.2.17 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE ANTI-SKID BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 7 of the AFM.

3.2.17.1 General
The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:
This Supplement is applicable only when used in conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List approved by the
appropriate authority.

3.2.17.2 Limitations
The Limitations in Chapter 1 and the Supplement Compatibility Table in Sub-Section 1.5 of the AFM are appli-
cable with the addition of the following:
• Take-off on wet runways is not permitted.

3.2.17.3 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PREPARATION - POWER ON - FIRST OFFICER
ANTI-SKID Switch ...................................................................................................................................... OFF
NORMAL LANDING
Pedal Brakes .................................................................................... Apply Brakes using Manual Technique
NOTE: For maximum deceleration with no anti-skid control, brake should be applied intermittently,
with the duration of each application approximately 1 s with intervals of reduced braking as
brief as possible.
CAUTION: Excessive application of pedal brakes can result in skidding and tire failure.

3.2.17.4 Abnormal Procedures


The abnormal procedures in Chapter 3 are applicable with the addition of the following:
BRAKE ANTI-SKID FAILURE (Illumination of INBD ANTI-SKID or OUTBD ANTI-SKID Caution Light)
This procedure is not applicable.

3.2.17.4.1 Engine Failure or Fire during Take-off before V1

Both POWER Levers ................................................................................................................................ DISC


Simultaneously:
BRAKING ............................................................................... Apply Pedal Brakes using Manual Technique

NOTE: For maximum deceleration with no anti-skid control, brakes should be applied intermittently,
with the duration of each application approximately 1 s, with intervals of reduced braking as
brief as possible.

CAUTION: Excessive application of pedal brakes can result in skidding and tire failure.

NOTE: Reverse thrust may be used, commensurate with directional control.

ENGINE FIRE
Carry out ON GROUND EMERGENCIES procedure after airplane has stopped (Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.12).

3.2.17.5 Performance Data

NOTE: The performance data in Chapter 4.12 (AOM Supplement 11) and compatible AFM
Supplement 7 are applicable.

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3.2.18 OPERATION with INOPERATIVE FLIGHT SPOILERS in GROUND MODE

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 17 of the AFM.

3.2.18.1 General

The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:
This Supplement is applicable only when used in conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List approved by the
appropriate authority.

3.2.18.2 Limitations

The Limitations in Chapter 1 and the Supplement Compatibility Table in Sub-Section 1.5 of the AFM are appli-
cable with the addition of the following:
1. Take-off on a wet runway is prohibited.

3.2.18.3 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:
SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights will not illuminate.
With the SPOILERS FLIGHT TAXI switch at FLIGHT, the INBD ROLL SPLR GND and OUTBD ROLL SPLR
GND caution lights will be illuminated.

3.2.18.4 Abnormal Procedures

The abnormal procedures in Chapter 3 are applicable with the addition of the following:
SPOILERS ROLL OUTBD and ROLL INBD advisory lights will not illuminate.
With the SPOILERS FLIGHT TAXI switch at FLIGHT, the INBD ROLL SPLR GND and OUTBD ROLL SPLR
GND caution lights will be illuminated.

3.2.18.5 Performance Data

The performance data in Chapter 4 and compatible Supplements are applicable with the addition of the follow-
ing:

NOTE: Compatible Supplement performance penalties are cumulative.

NOTE: Where applicable, the performance factor of this Supplement must be applied to the
calculated performance data of a compatible Supplement.

ACCELEARATE-STOP DISTANCE REQUIRED

The accelerate stop distance required flap 5° is increased by 3%, flap 10° is increased by 4% and flap 15° is
increased by 5%.

LANDING FIELD LENGTH REQUIRED

The landing field length required flap 10° is increased by 8%, flap 15° is increased by 15% and flap 35° is
increased by 20%.

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3.2.19 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 94 of the AFM.

3.2.19.1 General

The general information in Chapter 0 is applicable with the addition of the following:
In conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List, approved by local airworthiness authorities and subject to com-
pliance with the limitations outlined in Sub-Chapter 1.10.3 and the operating procedures that follow, the air-
plane may be operated with the landing gear extended.
The performance penalties outlined in Sub-Chapter 4.8.2 will apply, likewise the Flight Planning Data of Sub-
Chapter 4.8.2.1.

NOTE: The data as in Sub-Chapter 4.8.2 and 4.8.2.1 may also be used as a reference for those
situations, when the landing gear will fail to retract after take-off and when a landing at the
departure airport will not be possible.
In this case an in-flight calculation of Flight Time and Trip Fuel to the next suitable aerodrome
will be required.

3.2.19.2 Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures in Chapter 3 are applicable with the addition of the following:

3.2.19.2.1 Engine Failure / Fire After V1


Positive rate of climb:
LANDING GEAR Lever ..................................................................................................................... Leave DN

3.2.19.2.2 Engine Failure on Approach-Go-Around


Positive rate of climb:
LANDING GEAR Lever ..................................................................................................................... Leave DN

3.2.19.3 Normal Procedures


The Normal Procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:

3.2.19.3.1 Before Entering the Airplane


- Check landing gear pins are installed, secured and the flags removed.
- Check nose gear lock is engaged.
- Check landing gear doors closed.

3.2.19.3.2 After Take-Off


LANDING GEAR Lever ..................................................................................................................... Leave DN
Check 3 green gear locked down advisory lights are illuminated,
all amber doors open,
red gear unlocked and
selector lever advisory lights out.

3.2.19.3.3 Go-Around From Final Approach


Positive rate of climb:
LANDING GEAR Lever ..................................................................................................................... Leave DN

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3.3 ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

3.3.1 GENERAL
Airplane operations in adverse weather such as wind-shear, icing, severe turbulence, contaminated runways
and crosswinds add variables to the normal operations.
When applicable, follow the supplemental procedures in this section.

3.3.2 WIND-SHEAR

3.3.2.1 Background
Wind-shear is defined as a sudden change in air mass direction and speed lasting for a measurable period of
time (as opposed to simple turbulence).
Knowledge of how wind-shear affects aircraft performance is essential to the application of the proper vertical
flight path control techniques during an inadvertent wind-shear encounter.
While many wind-shear encounters have been related to weather fronts, strong surface winds, mountain
waves, etc, the worst encounters have involved wet microburst / downburst phenomena associated with thun-
derstorms.
A microburst or downburst is a shaft of high velocity air moving down from the core of a convective cloud to the
ground where it spreads out in a gust front in all directions.
The wind component is mostly horizontal at altitudes below 500 ft.
Horizontal wind-shear may improve or degrade vertical flight path performance.
Performance improving wind-shear will first be indicated in the flight compartment by an increasing airspeed.
Performance improving wind-shear may be a precursor of a shear that will decrease airspeed and degrade
vertical flight path performance.
Accordingly, when wind-shear is suspected, avoid large power reductions and excessive trim changes in
response to sudden airspeed increases as these may be followed quickly by sudden decreases.
All events will not be in the classic mold of symmetrical outflows as described above. In fact, they can vary to
the extent that the first recognizable encounter might be the decreasing performance tailwind shear.
Crew actions are divided into 3 areas: Avoidance, Precautions and Recovery.

3.3.2.2 Wind-Shear Avoidance


Carefully assess all available information such as pilot reports of wind-shear or turbulence, low level wind-
shear alerts and weather reports, including thunderstorm and virga activity.
Avoid areas of known severe wind-shear.
If severe wind-shear is indicated, delay take-off or do not continue an approach until conditions improve.
All crews should broadcast any instances of airspeed fluctuation when shear is encountered.
One aircraft, upon entering the outflow area of a downburst, may encounter airspeed fluctuations, but no signif-
icant control problems.
Another aircraft on the same flight path a few minutes later, may experience airspeed changes many times
greater than the previous aircraft, accompanied by marked performance degradation and handling difficulties.

3.3.2.3 Wind-Shear Precautions - Take-Off


Do Not use a reduced power take-off; use normal take-off power, if there are any reports of wind-shear in the
area.
Use the longest suitable runway provided, if it is clear of areas of known wind-shear.
Be alert for airspeed fluctuations during take-off and initial climb.
Airspeed fluctuations may be the first indication of wind-shear.
Rotate at the normal pitch rate to the normal take-off pitch attitude.
Minimize reductions from this initial attitude until terrain and obstacle clearance is assured.
Crews should develop an awareness of the normal values of airspeed, attitude, vertical speed and accelera-
tion.
Vertical flight path instruments such as vertical speed indicators and altimeters should be closely monitored.
The PNF (Pilot Not Flying) should call out any deviations from normal.
If the PF (Pilot Flying) feels that vertical flight path control is marginal at any time, the PF will call
“WIND-SHEAR” and carry out the in-flight recovery maneuver outlined below.

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3.3.2.4 Wind-Shear Precautions - Approach

Utilize all available means in the flight compartment that might indicate the presence of wind-shear such as
visual indications, pilot reports, radar and flight instruments.
Select the minimum approach / landing flap position consistent with field length and MAT / WAT (Mass / Weight
Altitude Temperature).
Limit and add an appropriate wind correction to VAPP (correction applied in the same manner as gust correc-
tion).
Avoid large power reductions or trim changes in response to sudden airspeed increases as these may be fol-
lowed by airspeed decreases.
Closely monitor the vertical flight path instruments, specifically vertical speed, altimeters and glideslope indica-
tors - increasing the normal cross check between these instruments and the flight director commands.
In this regard, crew coordination is most important, especially at night or in marginal weather conditions.
The PNF should be ready to promptly call out any deviation from normal.
If the PF feels that vertical flight path control is marginal at any time the PF will call “WIND-SHEAR” and carry
out the in-flight recovery maneuver outlined below.

3.3.2.5 Wind-Shear In-Flight Recovery - Maneuver

The flight crew must make the determination of marginal flight path control using all the information available in
the flight compartment and react promptly.
This determination is subjective and based on the pilots' judgment of the situation.

As a guideline, marginal flight path control may be indicated by uncontrolled changes from normal steady state
flight conditions in excess of:
• 10 kt indicated airspeed
• 500 ft/min vertical speed
• 5° pitch attitude
• 1 dot displacement from the glideslope

The following action is recommended when preventative action is not successful, or whenever flight path con-
trol becomes marginal below 500 ft above the ground on take-off or landing:
• Initial response - Apply NTOP (detent) power / Rotate to known GA (Go Around) attitude
Provides a fixed pitch target in turbulence
• Do Not change configuration unless flight path under control.

Aircraft still descending:


• Increase thrust and pitch attitude
- Firewall power
- Increase pitch target sufficient to stop descent, but Do Not allow airspeed to decrease below V2 / VGA
- Maintain the pitch attitude that achieves V2 / VGA airspeed
• Stick shaker activates and / or airspeed tape turns red:
Should the stick shaker activate and / or airspeed tape turn red in turbulence (Alternate Symbology air-
craft), immediately reduce the pitch attitude sufficient to silence the shaker and achieve an airspeed above
the low speed cue.
In the event this should occur close to the ground, maintain the pitch attitude which silences the shaker,
until terrain contact is no longer a factor, then allow the aircraft to accelerate back to V2 / VGA.
• Continue climb until clear of terrain.

Clear of terrain:
• Reduce power and pitch attitude appropriate to the phase of flight.
• Reconfigure aircraft as necessary.

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3.3.2.6 Wind-Shear In-Flight Recovery - Procedure

PF PNF
Commands “WIND-SHEAR”
Simultaneously select GA, advance Power Levers to
detent and smoothly rotate aircraft to GA attitude Sets Condition Levers to MAX
Confirms NTOP power on ED
Calls “POWER SET”
Monitor radar altimeter and IVSI,
Calls “<RADAR ALTITUDE> FEET CLIMBING” or
“<RADAR ALTITUDE> FEET DESCENDING”
Aircraft Still Descending
Advance Power Levers to maximum available power
(firewall)
Increase pitch attitude sufficient to stop descent.
Do not allow airspeed to decrease below V2 / VGA
If Stick Shaker Occurs and / or Airspeed Tape Turns Red
Immediately reduce pitch attitude to silence shaker
and achieve an airspeed above the low speed cue
then adjust pitch to return to V2 / VGA
Aircraft Climbing Away From Terrain
Continue climb as required to safe altitude Monitors radar-altitude and baro-altitude to deter-
mine when airplane is safely clear of obstacles or
terrain
Calls “<OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE
ASL> FEET”
Once Clear of Terrain
Reduce power and pitch attitude appropriate to the
phase of flight
Reconfigure aircraft as necessary Calls “CLEAR OF TERRAIN”
Advise ATC of any deviation to clearance

Do Not change gear or flap configuration if the vertical flight path is not under control.
Optimum aircraft performance (best angle of climb) occurs near 1.13 VS for the aircraft configuration, therefore,
Do Not allow the airspeed to decrease below this speed (Nominally V2 / VGA for the flap configuration).
Unlike a jet aircraft, it is not permissible to continue to increase pitch attitude until stick shaker occurs.
This is because at high power settings the propeller slipstream creates additional lift on the airframe.
As a result, the aircraft could reach a dangerously low indicated airspeed before the shaker activates.
At these very low airspeeds, the aircraft is operating on the extreme “back side” of the Lift / Drag curve with a
significant deterioration of climb capability.
Additionally, the flight controls may not retain sufficient authority to maintain control of the aircraft in turbulence
or following an engine flameout.
Jet aircraft can be flown to shaker because it provides an artificial barrier to reaching very low IAS.
Propeller aircraft normally “create” such a barrier using procedural means instead.
Restricting the aircraft to a minimum airspeed of V2 / VGA during the recovery is a natural choice as these
speeds are readily available to crew members and match optimal climb speed.
The Low Speed Cue on the Q400 aircraft has been designed to overcome the limitations associated with the
stick shaker at high power settings and function as a visual airspeed barrier.
The cue will always display an appropriate minimum airspeed for control of the aircraft regardless of weight,
flap or power setting.
As a result, wind-shear recoveries can be flown using the low speed cue as an aid to preventing an unaccept-
able low airspeed condition.

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3.3.3 TURBULENCE
Turbulence can be encountered at any flight level at any time of day or night.
The table below shows the FAA definition of the different levels of turbulence.

Table 3.3-1 Turbulence Definitions and Reports


INTENSITY AIRPLANE REACTION REACTION INSIDE AC
Turbulence that momentarily causes slight, erratic Occupants may feel a slight strain
changes in altitude and / or attitude. against seat belts or shoulder straps.
Report as Light Turbulence;* Unsecured objects may be displaced
Light or slightly.
Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat Food service may be conducted and
rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in little or no difficulty is encountered in
altitude or attitude. Report as Light Chop. walking.
Turbulence that is similar to Light Turbulence but of Occupants feel definite strains
greater intensity. against seat belts or shoulder straps.
Changes in altitude and / or attitude occur but the Unsecured objects are dislodged.
airplane remains in positive control at all times. Food service and walking are difficult
It usually causes variations in indicated airspeed.
Moderate Report as Moderate Turbulence *
or
Turbulence that is similar to Light Chop, but of
greater intensity. It causes rapid bumps or jolts with-
out appreciable changes in altitude or attitude.
Report as Moderate Chop.
Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in Occupants are forced violently
altitude and / or attitude. against seat belts or shoulder straps.
Severe It usually causes large variations in indicated air- Unsecured objects are tossed about.
speed. Airplane may be momentarily out of control. Food service and walking are impos-
Report as Severe Turbulence sible.
Turbulence in which the airplane is violently tossed
about and is practically impossible to control.
Extreme
It may cause structural damage.
Report as Extreme Turbulence.
Occasional - Less than 1/3 of the time.
Intermittent - 1/3 to 2/3
Continuous - More than 2/3
* High level turbulence (normally above 15000 ft ASL) not associated with cumulus form clouds should be
reported as Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) preceded by the appropriate intensity or light or moderate chop.

3.3.3.1 Avoidance
As with all weather hazards, the best action is to stay away from turbulence.
Areas of severe or extreme turbulence may be reported by SIGMETS, ATC or pilot reports.
Areas of severe and extreme turbulence are known to exist:
• Near Frontal Activity
• Near the Jetstream
• On the leeward side of mountains
• In Areas of Convective Activity
Convective activity will produce turbulence within the convective formation, underneath the formation (some-
times in the form of a microburst) or above it.
Weather radar can be used to stay away from areas of heavy convective build up.
Areas of strong build up should be avoided by at least 20 NM and topped by at least 2000 ft.

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3.3.3.2 Severe Turbulence Encounter

If severe turbulence is encountered:


• Disengage the autopilot.
• Maintain control of the airplane by primary reference to attitude (ADI).
• Allow airspeed and altitude to fluctuate as required.
• Avoid sudden or large power and control inputs.
• Reduce IAS to Rough Air Speed
• Avoid use of large bank angles due to increased wing loading
Report any severe or extreme turbulence to so that other pilots know of the hazard.

3.3.4 WAKE TURBULENCE

Wake turbulence is caused by wing tip vortices.


When an airfoil creates lift, it causes wing tip vortices.
The higher pressure below the wing will try to equalize with the lower pressure on top.
The air will do this by moving around the wing tip from the bottom to the top in a swirling movement, causing
vortices.
The vortices are strongest when the airplane is heavy, slow and clean (flaps and slats retracted).

3.3.4.1 Induced Roll Control Factors

The usual hazard associated with induced rolling moments is exceeding the roll-control capability of the air-
plane.
The governing factor in the ability for the airplane to counter control the roll tendency is the wingspan and con-
trol responsiveness of the airplane.
The shorter the wingspan of the airplane relative to the generating airplane, the more difficult it will be to coun-
teract the rolling tendencies.

3.3.4.2 Induced Pitch Control Factors

When an airplane crosses the wake of another airplane, it will experience pitching motions and vertical loads
quite similar to a gust encounter.
Cross-track penetration, whether it is a clockwise vortex penetration or counter-clockwise vortex penetration,
typically lasts a very short time.
This minimizes the effects of the vortex.
Pilots normally do not lose control of the airplane, but structural loads and loss of altitude can create hazards.

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3.3.4.3 Vortex Behavior


Because vortices are a by-product of lift, they are made from the time the airplane leaves the ground until it
touches down again.
Before take-off or touchdown, pilots should note the rotation or touchdown point of the preceding airplane.
Vortices from larger airplanes sink at a rate of several hundreds ft/min, slowing their descent and diminishing in
strength with time and distance behind the generating airplane.
Atmospheric turbulence hastens breakup.
Pilots should fly at or above the preceding airplane’s path, changing course as necessary to stay away from
the area behind and below the airplane.
A vertical separation of 1000 ft may be considered safe.
When vortices of larger airplanes sink close to the ground (within 100 to 200 ft), they move laterally over the
ground at a speed of about 5 kt.
A crosswind will slow the lateral movement of the upwind vortex and increase the movement of the downwind
vortex.
A light wind with a cross runway component of 1 to 5 kt could keep the upwind vortex in the touchdown zone
for a period of time and increase the drift of the downwind vortices toward another runway.
A tailwind condition can move the vortices of the preceding airplane forward into the touchdown zone.
The light quartering tailwind is the most concern.
Pilots should be alert to large airplanes upwind from their approach and take-off flight paths.

3.3.4.4 Considerations
• Be aware of wake turbulence when holding near a runway.
• Before crossing a runway, wait a few minutes after a large airplane has taken off or landed.
• When taking off behind a larger airplane plan to rotate before the larger airplane’s rotation point.
• Climb above and upwind of the larger airplane’s climb path until clear of its wake.
• Do Not fly below and behind a large airplane’s flight path.
• If landing after a departing airplane, touchdown before its rotation point.
• If landing after a large airplane, stay above the other airplane’s path and land after its touchdown point.
• When landing after a large airplane on a parallel runway closer than 2500 ft, beware of possible drifting of
the vortex to your runway.

NOTE: ATC will provide separation for airplane, but it is still the pilot’s responsibility to avoid wake
turbulence.

3.3.5 VOLCANIC ASH

Flight in volcanic ash can cause damage to airplane surfaces and engines.
Engine failures are a common result of flight in volcanic ash.
Airplane heat, hydraulic and electrical systems can also be contaminated.
Volcanic ash is heavy and large quantities of contamination can have an unwanted effect on airplane mass /
weight and balance.
Aviation radar is not good at finding volcanic ash clouds.
Ash from volcanic eruptions can quickly reach 60000 ft and be blown more than 2400 NM.
Pilots must not enter visible volcanic ash clouds.
There is an increased risk of entering volcanic ash at night or in instrument conditions.
If a given area has any reported risk of volcanic ash, it must not be entered until it is found to be safe.
St. Elmo’s fire will usually occur, if flying in volcanic ash at night.
Pilots must leave the area quickly, if they fly into volcanic ash.
Report any volcanic ash or eruption seen to ATC.

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3.3.6 INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO SEVERE ICING

Flight in freezing rain, freezing drizzle or mixed icing conditions (supercooled liquid water and ice crystals) may
result in ice build-up on protected surfaces, exceeding the capability of the ice protection system or may result
in ice forming aft of the protected surfaces.
This ice may not be shed using the ice protection systems and may seriously degrade the performance and
controllability of the airplane.
Severe icing conditions may be encountered during flight in visible rain with SAT below 0oC ambient tempera-
ture and specifically with droplets that splash or splatter on impact.
Severe icing may be identified by unusually extensive ice accreted on the airframe in areas not normally
observed to collect ice or ice accreted on the side windows of the flight compartment aft of the leading edge.

If severe icing conditions are encountered:

• Disengage the autopilot immediately.


Be prepared for a possible roll force requirement by firmly holding the control wheel prior to disengaging
the autopilot,

• Advance condition levers to MAX / 1020 RPM,

• Adjust power levers as required to maximum continuous power,

• Maintain airspeed above 190 kt IAS,

• Exit severe icing conditions by changing altitude and / or course as required.


Avoid aggressive maneuvering.

When clear of severe icing conditions:


It can be assumed that the airplane is no longer affected by the severe ice encounter, when the ice accumu-
lated on the flight compartment side window is removed.
When visible, other surfaces, such as the propeller spinner and wing leading edges aft of the deice boots,
should also be used to confirm that the ice accumulated during the severe icing encounter has cleared.

• Adjust power and condition levers as required,

• Airspeed as required,

• Engage autopilot, if required.


Prior to engaging the autopilot, in wings level steady state flight, ensure that there is no abnormal roll con-
trol force and the required lateral trim is appropriate for the aircraft configuration.

• Refer to ICE PROTECTION PROCEDURES Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16, as appropriate for Holding, Approach
and Landing in icing conditions.

If it cannot be determined that the aircraft is no longer affected by the severe icing encounter:

• Do not engage autopilot,

• Refer to ICE PROTECTION PROCEDURES Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.16, as appropriate for Holding, Approach
and Landing in icing conditions.

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3.3.7 OPERATIONS in SANDY / DESERT ENVIRONMENTS or UNPAVED / GRAVEL RUNWAYS

3.3.7.1 Introduction
Procedures presented under this Sub-Chapter are intended as best practices for operations in sandy / desert
environments or when operating from unpaved / gravel runways and are intended to reduce maintenance costs
and avoid potential damage to the aircraft as a result of these operations.
NOTE: This Sub-Chapter does not constitute approval to conduct operations on unpaved / gravel
runways.

3.3.7.2 Starting
• If possible, start engines using external power / battery cart to provide optimal starter assistance for strong
engine acceleration during start.
• Position aircraft into wind for starting whenever possible to ensure positive airflow through the engine
during initial stages of starting.
• Do not move propeller out of FEATHER until engine has stabilized.
Select power levers midway between FLT IDLE and DISC as the propeller unfeathers.
• Do not operate propellers in FEATHER for extended periods during ground operations.

3.3.7.3 Taxi
• Taxi using both engines.
• When taxiing, limit low pitch conditions on propeller.
Try to always maintain a positive pitch angle with power levers not aft of DISC to minimize ingestion of
FOD and reduce propeller damage.
• Whenever the aircraft is stopped, maintain the power levers not forward of midway between FLT IDLE and
DISC or aft of DISC, to ensure positive airflow across engine nacelle for maximum cooling effect and mini-
mize ingestion of FOD.

3.3.7.4 Take-Off
• BLEED air should be selected OFF during take-off.
• On unpaved / gravel runways, open engine inlet by-pass doors for take-off and landings when airport OAT
permits to minimize the risk of ingestion of FOD
(maximum temperature for take-off and landing with open engine inlet by-pass doors is ISA + 25°C)
NOTE: The performance penalties associated with AFM Supplements 25, 26 or 120 (Operation from
Unpaved / Gravel Runways) will not change with engine inlet by-pass doors open or closed.

3.3.7.5 Landing
• Avoid use of reverse on landing (except for emergency).
If used, return PLA to DISC or above at airspeeds below 60 kt IAS to minimize ingestion of FOD and
reduce propeller damage.
• Avoid running into sand wakes after landing and after taxi out for take-off.

3.3.7.6 Shut-Down
• Allow engines to cool down before feathering propellers and carrying out shut-down (operate at low engine
power settings for a minimum of 3 min following landing)
• When ready for shut-down, retard PLA to DISC, then immediately select CLA to START & FEATHER
Wait 30 s, then select CLA to FUEL OFF.

3.3.7.7 Parking
• Park on a paved ramp whenever possible.
• Limit APU usage when taxing or parked in wind-blown sand conditions.
• If possible, always use external air conditioning cart rather than APU, when shut down for extended peri-
ods of time.
• Use pitot intake and exhaust blanking covers when aircraft is parked for extended time periods.

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3.4 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

3.4.1 FLIGHT TEST PROCEDURES

3.4.1.1 Introduction

Procedures presented under this Sub-Chapter may only be used for NON-COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERA-
TIONS.
These procedures are not covered by approved supplements to the Airplane Flight Manual.
Depending upon local requirements, an individual flight permit may be needed from the competent authority.

3.4.1.2 General

Flight test procedures are special operating checks not routinely performed every flight and are accomplished
when certain airplane systems are to be tested for proper operation in flight.
The following recommended procedures must be adhered to, in order to ensure the safe conduct of the func-
tional test to be performed.

3.4.1.3 Aileron Trim Flight Test Procedure

NOTE: Paper measuring tape must be applied to control wheel as per AMM TASK 27-13-11- 830-803
to measure control wheel angle.
The paper measuring tape is an 82% reduction and consequently the increments are not true
inches.

Aircraft ................................................................................................................................ Straight and Level


Airspeed ................................................................................................................................................... 200 kt
AP / YD ................................................................................................................................................ Push Off
SPLR 1 and SPLR 2 ......................................................................................................................... PUSH OFF
ROLL SPLR INBD HYD, ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD and SPLR OUTBD caution lights illuminate.
Confirm inboard and outboard spoilers indicate fully retracted on PFCS display.
Rudder ........................................................................................................................................................ Trim
Trim ball centered with feet off the rudders.
Aileron ........................................................................................................................................................ Trim
Trim wings level with hands off the control wheel.
Record aileron trim and wheel position in the Table below:

Item 200 KIAS 260 KIAS Limits


Flight #
Aileron Trim  0.5 divisions
Wheel Position 8  1/32 in

NOTE: The paper tape utilizes the 2 in section between 7 and 9 in.
8 in are used as a centre line reference only.

CAUTION: If aileron trim is greater than 0.75 division airspeed must be limited to 200 KIAS for
remainder of flight.
If aileron trim is between 0.5 and 0.75 divisions, airspeed must be limited to the
airspeed at which 1 1/2 divisions of trim is required to maintain wings level.

Airspeed .............................................................................................................................................. Increase


Increase airspeed to 260 kt in level flight.
Confirm no unusual airframe vibrations.
Record aileron trim and wheel position once again.
SPLR 1 and SPLR 2 ............................................................................................................................ Push On
ROLL SPLR INBD HYD, ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD and SPLR OUTBD caution lights go out.
YD .................................................................................................................................................................. On

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3.4.2 SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES

3.4.2.1 Introduction

Procedures presented under this Sub-Chapter are not covered by the approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Local regulatory approval may be required.

3.4.2.2 General

Where corrective action to the affected system, has not been implemented through a modification and / or Ser-
vice Bulletin, the following procedures provide the means to reset specific nuisance caution lights, advisory
messages or system faults.

The following general procedures MUST be adhered to in order to ensure the continued safe operation of the
aircraft:
1. These procedures may only be used during ground operations;
2. Any procedure detailing the reset (pull out and push in) of circuit breakers may only be used one time for
each nuisance indication; and
3. If these procedures are not sufficient to clear the nuisance indication, then the MEL must be used if appli-
cable or the problem must be rectified prior to aircraft dispatch.

3.4.2.3 Air Conditioning, Pressurization and Pneumatics

Erroneous CABIN Temperature Indication


(Flight compartment indication of cabin temperature reads up to 9ºC higher than FA’s panel reading)

- No maintenance action required.


Operation of the ECS system is unaffected.

Erroneous Single “BLEED HOT” Caution Light


(The respective “BLEED HOT” Caution light goes out after landing)

Under certain flight conditions, the bleed control system will open the High Pressure port (P3) for short periods,
causing the respective “BLEED HOT” Caution light to illuminate.

The following procedure may be used to determine whether this is a momentary event:

If the respective “BLEED HOT” Caution light goes out after landing:
BLEED Air (affected engine) ........................................................................................................................ On
POWER Lever (affected engine) ......................................................................................................... Increase
Increase to above FLT IDLE until bleed stage switching occurs.
Bleed stage switching can be observed by monitoring the appropriate de-ice pressure gauge, on the Co-Pilot’s
side panel, for the pressure needle to move slightly.

If the respective “BLEED HOT” Caution light illuminates:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

If the respective “BLEED HOT” Caution light does not illuminate:


- Monitor the Bleed system on subsequent flights.

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Poor ECS Temperature Control


(Recommended procedure to improve temperature control throughout the aircraft)

RECIRC Fan .................................................................................................................................................. On


CABIN / FLT COMP PACKS .................................................................................................................... AUTO
TEMP CONTROLs .......................................................................................................................... 12 O’Clock
BLEED Selector ......................................................................................................................... NORM or MAX
Flight Compartment Gasper Vents (4 places) .............................................................................. Fully Open
Flight Compartment / Side Window De-Mist Flow Control Levers ............................................ Fully Open

- Wait at least 5 min for compartment temperatures to stabilize

If a temperature adjustment is required:


TEMP CONTROL ............................................................................................... Adjust by a Small Increment

- Wait at least 5 min for compartment temperatures to re-stabilize before making a further adjustment

Hot Cabin During Boarding


(Recommended procedure to minimize overheating the cabin during boarding in cold weather)

RECIRC Fan .................................................................................................................................................. On


CABIN / FLT COMP PACKS .................................................................................................................... AUTO
TEMP CONTROLs .......................................................................................................................... 12 O’Clock
BLEED Selector ......................................................................................................................... NORM or MAX
Flight Compartment Gasper Vents (4 places) .............................................................................. Fully Open
Flight Compartment / Side Window De-Mist Flow Control Levers ............................................ Fully Open
Flight Compartment Door ..................................................................................................................... Closed

- To avoid overheating the cabin, maintain temperature controls at 12 o’clock.


Compartment temperatures will stabilize after passenger doors are closed.

Cold Soaked Aircraft


(Recommended procedure to heat aircraft cabin after the aircraft has been cold-soaked overnight)

RECIRC Fan .................................................................................................................................................. On


CABIN / FLT COMP PACKS .................................................................................................................... AUTO
TEMP CONTROLs .......................................................................................................................... 12 O’Clock
APU BL AIR ................................................................................................................................................... On
Flight Compartment Gasper Vents (4 places) .............................................................................. Fully Open
Flight Compartment / Side Window De-Mist Flow Control Levers ............................................ Fully Open
Flight Compartment Door ..................................................................................................................... Closed

- Maintain temperature control at 12 o’clock until compartment temperatures have stabilized.


- To avoid duct temperature overshoots and triggering a DUCT HOT caution light,
do not select PACKS to MAN.

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3.4.2.4 APU, Engines and Propellers

Overspeed Governor Test

- Position and PARK aircraft into wind.

POWER Levers ........................................................................................................................... FLIGHT IDLE

Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX

PROP O’SPEED GOVERNOR Switch ........................................................................................ Hold at TEST

- Wait for OSG TEST IN PROG message on ED

POWER Levers ...................................................... Slowly advance until OSG TEST PASS appears on ED

NOTE: Test must be completed within 60 s of OSG TEST IN PROG appearing on ED.

POWER Levers ........................................................................................................................... FLIGHT IDLE

PROP O’SPEED GOVERNOR Switch ................................................................................................. Release

If POWERPLANT and OSG TEST ABORT or OSG TEST FAIL messages appear on the ED:
- Repeat overspeed governor test to achieve OSG TEST PASS.

NOTE: If the overspeed governor test fails, the # 1 PEC or # 2 PEC caution light will come on in
addition to the OSG TEST FAIL message.

If POWERPLANT and OSG TEST FAIL messages appear again on the ED:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

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Continuous Illumination of Engine SELECT Light


(Fault Isolation)

NOTE: Pilots may perform this fault isolation procedure, on the ground only, to reset the Engine
SELECT Light, under the guidance of maintenance and in accordance with their approved
maintenance program.

- With both engines running, ensure the electrical system is in normal configuration.

NOTE: If SELECT Light illuminates after the start of the first engine, continue with the start sequence
of the second engine and then accomplish the procedure below.

DC EXT PWR ............................................................................................................................................... OFF

AC EXT PWR ............................................................................................................................................... OFF


- Check # 1 and # 2 DC GEN Caution lights are not illuminated.

Bus Fault Reset Switch .......................................................................................................................... Reset

Engine SELECT Light remains illuminated:

Shut-Down Procedure (below) .............................................................................................. Accomplish

- END -
Engine SELECT Light goes out:
# 1 DC GEN Switch ................................................................................................................ OFF then On

Engine SELECT Light illuminates:


Shut-Down Procedure (below) ........................................................................................ Accomplish

- END -
Engine SELECT Light does not illuminate:
# 2 DC GEN Switch .......................................................................................................... OFF then On

Engine SELECT Light illuminates:


Shut-Down Procedure (below) ................................................................................. Accomplish

- END -

Engine SELECT Light does not illuminate: Aircraft is serviceable.

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SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE (If Engine SELECT Light remains Illuminated)

MAIN, AUX and STBY Batteries ................................................................................................................ OFF

Condition Levers ............................................................................................................................. FUEL OFF

APU Power .................................................................................................................................................. OFF


- Carry out the remaining portions of Normal Shut-down procedure.

NOTE: Maintenance action required prior to next flight.

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3.4.2.5 Autoflight, Flight Instruments and Navigation

“DU BAD CONF”


(Message on ED)
(Message appears after displays powering on)

PFD 1 & 2, MFD 1 & 2 and ED ................................................................................ Off then On (one at a time)

NOTE: Wait 30 s for self-test to complete on each individual display before selecting the next display On

If message remains on:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

Erroneous SAT Indications


(SAT differs from reported OAT by more than  2°C)

Monitor SAT indication during taxi with # 1 engine operating and propeller selected out of feather.

If erroneous indications remain:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

“ALT”
(Red annunciation on ARCDU ATC display area)
(Annunciation appeared on ARCDU main page ATC area during climb or descent.)

NOTE: A red “FAIL” annunciation is also displayed in the ALT and TCAS display areas
on the TCAS / ATC expanded page.

If annunciation remained on after aircraft leveled off:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

“FANS FAIL”
(Message on ED)
(Message appears after starting an engine in an aircraft with a cold flight compartment)

Monitor message as flight compartment warms.

If message remains on after flight compartment temperature rises:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

NOTE: FANS FAIL message will clear when flight compartment temperature sensors warm above 5°C.

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Weather Radar Display Frozen


(Weather radar data on MFD did not appear to update or respond to control panel inputs)

- Position aircraft so as to ensure that no ground personnel, equipment, aircraft, vehicles or buildings are in
the radar scan area within 300 ft (100 m).

WARNING: Exposure to microwave radiation may cause serious bodily injury to personnel or
ignite combustible materials.

WX Radar ................................................................................................................... OFF, wait 20 s then SBY

WX Radar .................................................................................................................................................... TST

- Confirm yellow WX TEST and STAB OFF mode messages are annunciated and weather radar test pattern
is displayed on the MFD.

WX Radar ...................................................................................................................................................... On

- Confirm WX ON mode is annunciated.

NOTE: A blue pattern may be displayed on the MFD, if the required 60 s warm up period has not
elapsed before the system will transmit.

TILT .......................................................................................................................................................... Adjust

- Adjust tilt to obtain targets (weather or ground) for display on the MFD.
Confirm tilt angle display changes in response to inputs.

WX Radar ................................................................................................................................................... SBY

If display data did not update or respond:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

Ghost or Mirror Images on Integrated Standby Instrument


(The ISI displays ghost or mirror images following initial application of power to the aircraft
after the aircraft has been cold-soaked)

- Wait a minimum of 5 min for the ISI to warm up.

ISI CB (Left Lower CB Panel - H1) ........................................................................................................... Reset

NOTE: Wait until ISI alignment sequence is complete.

If ghost or mirror images remain on the ISI:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

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“WX FAIL”
(Message on MFD)
(Message appeared during operation of WX radar)

- Position aircraft so as to ensure that no ground personnel, equipment, aircraft, vehicles or buildings are in
the radar scan area within 300 ft (100 m).

WARNING: Exposure to microwave radiation may cause serious bodily injury to personnel or
ignite combustible materials.

WX Radar ................................................................................................................... OFF, wait 20 s then SBY


WX Radar ..................................................................................................................................................... TST
- Confirm yellow WX TEST and STAB OFF mode messages are annunciated and
weather radar test pattern is displayed on the MFD.
WX Radar ...................................................................................................................................................... On
- Confirm WX ON mode is annunciated.

NOTE: A blue pattern may be displayed on the MFD, if the required 60 s warm up period has not
elapsed before the system will transmit.

TILT ......................................................................................................................................................... Adjust


- Adjust tilt to obtain targets (weather or ground) for display on the MFD.
Confirm tilt angle display changes in response to inputs.
WX Radar .................................................................................................................................................... SBY
If display data did not update or respond:
- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

Central Diagnostic System


(Procedure to retrieve faults logged by the Central Diagnostic System)

NOTE: Pilots can interrogate the CDS and reset certain faults under the guidance of maintenance, in
accordance with their approved maintenance program.

- Open the aircraft Maintenance Panel located above the wardrobe compartment.
System Rotary Selector ............................................................................................................................ OFF
CDS GND MAINT Switch .............................................................................................................................. Up
- Confirm the CDS GND MAINT light illuminates.
- Use either ARCDU to access the CDS.
ARCDU ......................................................................................................................................... Press MAINT
- The CDS main menu is shown as follows:
AVIONICS
OTHER SYSTEMS
AVIONIC DATA
ARCDU ............................................... Press corresponding line, Select key to access desired Sub-Menu
- Repeat as required to get to the desired system faults page.
After obtaining fault data:
ARCDU .................................................................................... Press PREV to return to the CDS Main Menu
ARCDU .................................................................................................................................... Press DIM / RTN
- The ARCDU display returns to the normal Radio Tuning Page 1 / 2.
CDS GND MAINT Switch ......................................................................................................................... Down
- Confirm the CDS GND MAINT light goes out.
- Close aircraft Maintenance Panel.

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Inoperative PA Chime
(During 1st flight of the day)

PA AMP CB (Left Upper CB Panel - B8) .................................................................................................. Reset

- Ensure PA system is operational prior to boarding.

3.4.2.6 Electrical

Tripped Circuit Breaker


(Circuit Breaker(s) tripped after initial power-up of aircraft on ground)

NOTE: This procedure MUST not be used if there is a recent history of reported defects with the
system or related systems that are associated with the tripped circuit breaker(s) or if there is
other evidence of anomalies with these systems.

• Pull out tripped circuit breaker to ensure it is fully disengaged.

• Push in circuit breaker until it re-engages.

If the circuit breaker trips again:

• Do Not attempt any further resets.

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

“DC BUS”
(Caution Light)
(Associated with attempted APU start from batteries)

APU PWR .................................................................................................................................................... OFF

BUS FAULT RESET ................................................................................................................................. Reset

If DC BUS Caution Light goes out:

- Further APU start attempts may only be performed using an external DC power source.

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3.4.2.7 Flight Controls

“ROLL SPLR INBD GND” and “ROLL SPLR OUTBD GND”


(Caution Lights)
(Associated with reversal of the Flight / Taxi switch from Flight to Taxi back to Flight)

- Clear active runway and park aircraft.


FLIGHT / TAXI ............................................................................................................................................ TAXI
FCS ECU 1 and 2 CBs
(Left Lower CB Panel - M3 and Right Lower CB Panel - L6) ........................................ Reset Simultaneously

NOTE: Wait 90 s until self-test sequence is complete before moving flight controls.

Flight Controls ................................................................................................................... Check / Full Travel


If Caution Lights remain on:
- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

Erroneous Take-Off Warning Horn


(Associated with elevator trim indication near the extreme ends of the take-off range)

ELEVATOR TRIM .......................................................... Reset to ensure indication is fully within TO range


FLAPS ............................................................................................................................ 5°, 10° or 15° Set / Ind
Condition Levers ...................................................................................................................................... MAX
FLIGHT / TAXI ............................................................................................................................................ TAXI
- Confirm all spoilers fully retracted.
EMERG BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................ Off
T/O WARN ................................................................................................................................................ TEST
If Take-Off Warning Horn sounds:
- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.
EMERG BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................ On

“FLAP POWER”
(Caution Light)
(Associated with movement of FLAPS Lever without # 1 hydraulic system pressure)

FLAPS Lever ................................................................................................ Select to match Flap Indication


FLAPS CONT CB (Left Lower CB Panel - L7) .......................................................................................... Reset

NOTE: Wait 10 s for self-test to complete.

[With MS 4-113547 Incorporated]:

NOTE: In flight, wait 20 s for self-test to complete.


On the ground, wait 30 s for the self-test to complete.

If Caution Light remains on:


- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight

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“# 1 RUD HYD” or “# 2 RUD HYD”


(Caution Lights)
(Caution light remains illuminated after completion of engine start)

FCS ECU 1 and 2 CBs


(Left Lower CB Panel - M3 and Right Lower CB Panel - L6) ......................................... Reset Simultaneously

NOTE: Wait 90 s until self-test sequence is complete before moving flight controls.

Flight Controls ................................................................................................................... Check / Full Travel

If Caution Light remains on:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

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3.4.2.8 Hydraulic Power

Avoidance of Hydraulic Fluid Transfer


(Recommended method to apply and release Park Brake
to avoid transfer of hydraulic fluid from System 1 to System 2)

System 1 and 2 Pressure ............................................................................................................ 2900 psi MIN

Pedal Brakes ........................................................................................................................................... Apply

PARK / EMERG BRAKE ........................................................................................................ Apply or Release

Pedal Brakes ........................................................................................................................................ Release

[With MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 901473) Incorporated]:

PTU “FAIL”
(Advisory Light)
(Associated with automatic or manual selection of PTU without # 1 hydraulic system pressure)

HYD PWR XFR CB (Right Lower CB Panel - L8) ..................................................................................... Reset

- Wait 5 s.

If Advisory Light remains on:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

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3.4.2.9 Ice and Rain Protection / Stall Protection

“PROP DEICE”
(Caution Light)
(Associated with selection of PROP DEICE after unfeathering propellers)

PROP Selector ............................................................................................................................. OFF then ON

If Caution Light remains on:

PROP DEICE CONT CBs


(Left Lower CB Panel - L6 and Right Lower CB Panel - E5) ......................................... Reset Simultaneously

If Caution Light remains on:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight

“PUSHER SYST FAIL”


(Caution Lights)
(Associated with incomplete stall test)

- Repeat stall test to achieve pass.

If Caution Light remains on:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

[With MS 4-457056 or MS 4-126263 or MS 4-125307 (V 710 Stall Protection Module) Incorporated]:

“PUSHER SYST FAIL”


(Caution Light)
(Caution light illuminates 30 s after landing)

SPM 1 and SPM 2 CBs (Left Upper CB Panel - F2 and F5) ......................................... Reset Simultaneously

If Caution Light remains on:

- Maintenance action is required prior to next flight.

If Caution Light goes out:

- The flight may depart but check for illumination of the caution light after the next landing.

- Should the light re-appear, maintenance action is required prior to subsequent flight.

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3.4.2.10 Landing Gear

Brake Wear
(Braking Technique for Carbon Brakes)

The mechanisms affecting brake wear are very different for steel and carbon brake assemblies.

The number of brake applications has the biggest impact on carbon brake wear.

• Taxi:
Flight crew should avoid riding the brakes during taxi operations.
Taxi speed should be regulated primarily through the use of power (DISC).
At slow speeds, if the brakes are required, they should be used smoothly and positively applied towards
maximum pressure to enable a complete stop.

• Landing Ground Roll:


Deceleration techniques on landing will vary depending on the length of the runway and the type of avail-
able exits.
If the runway is short, it is recommended that Flight Crews apply the brakes immediately after touchdown,
coupled with aerodynamic braking through the use of DISC.
Strong, positive brake application is most effective and ensures the brakes reach their optimum operating
temperature when bringing the aircraft to an acceptable taxi speed or a complete stop.
Using the brakes for short duration and / or light application will cause premature wear.
If the runway is long, without a high speed turnoff, the aircraft will have to be at a very slow taxi speed in
order to make the 90° turn off the runway.
If the brakes are required, they should be applied ahead of the planned turn off at a distance sufficient to
achieve the desired taxi speed with the use of strong, positive brake application.

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3.4.2.11 Single Engine Taxi Operations

3.4.2.11.1 General

At the option of the operator, single engine taxi operations may be performed in accordance with the opera-
tional considerations and procedures contained in this section.
Operators may incorporate the information contained herein, into their flight operations documentation, as nec-
essary.

This supplemental procedure does not constitute operational approval to conduct single engine taxi opera-
tions.

3.4.2.11.2 Operational Considerations

Single engine taxi operations may be considered for use on hard surfaced taxiways and ramps with the # 2
engine operating and the # 1 engine either Shut-down or running in Start & Feather.

Aircraft ground handling characteristics during single engine taxi require greater anticipation of turn direction,
turn radius, wind and varying taxiway slopes to avoid large power changes.

Turns into the operating engine may require forward momentum prior to commencing the turn.

Application of power above flight idle may be required and should be performed with regard for the effect of
propeller slipstream on surrounding objects and personnel.

Contamination of taxiway or ramp surfaces will reduce the effectiveness of nose steering and single engine taxi
should be avoided where there is any possibility of nose tire skidding.

At any time deemed necessary by the Captain, single engine taxi operations should be discontinued and the #
1 engine started to continue taxi to the runway or parking.

Single engine taxi before take-off is commenced with # 2 engine start carried out in the parking position or
during push back.

# 1 engine start is delayed until an appropriate point during taxi allowing sufficient time remaining for pre-Take-
off Checks to be performed and engine to reach stable internal temperatures before take-off.
Although there is no formal limitation defining time between engine start and application of take-off power, pro-
vided engine oil temperature is above 0°C, Pratt and Whitney Canada (PWC) recommend a warm-up period of
at least 5 min.
This protects the mission profile assumptions used to establish engine component life limits and inspection
intervals.

Single engine taxi after landing is carried out by shutting down the # 1 engine after the aircraft is clear of the
runway and preferably after the After Landing checks have been completed.

During single engine taxi operations, in the event of a loss of # 1 hydraulic system pressure, normal braking will
be lost.
In the event of the failure of the # 2 engine, both normal braking and nose steering will be lost.
In both instances, it will be necessary to use the Emergency Brake to bring the aircraft to a stop.

Single engine taxi operations are not compatible with:


1. # 1 engine operating and # 2 engine either Shut-down or running in Start & Feather;
2. The following system failures:
a. Nose wheel Steering System inoperative
b. Any Hydraulic System failure
c. Use of Alternate Landing Gear Extension
d. # 2 DC Generator inoperative
e. # 2 AC Generator inoperative

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3.4.2.11.3 Engine and Propeller Ground Operating Limitations

The limitations in Chapter 1 are applicable.

3.4.2.11.4 Normal Procedures

The normal procedures in Chapter 2 are applicable with the addition of the following:

3.4.2.11.4.1 Engine Start Procedure

After the completion of # 2 Engine Start, carry out AFTER START procedure (Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.4) with the
the following substitutions:

EXT PWR / APU .......................................................................................................................................... OFF


After # 2 Engine has started and stabilized, set the DC EXT PWR switch to OFF and make sure:
• DC EXTERNAL POWER advisory light on the MFD – Electrical Systems page goes off.
• Signal ground crew to remove external power cable.
• # 2 DC GEN caution lights goes off.

MAIN BUS TIE .............................................................................................................................................. On

BLEED Air 2 ......................................................................................................................... On / As Required


• Set BLEED 2 AIR control switch to 2 position.
• Turn the BLEED flow control rotary knob to the desired position.

Condition Lever 2 .......................................................................................................................... MAX / 1020


Move # 2 CONDITION LEVER to MAX / 1020 position and make sure:
• Propeller unfeathers and
• # 2 AC GEN, L TRU and R TRU caution lights go off.

STBY HYD PRESS ....................................................................................................................................... ON


Check STBY HYD PRESS ON advisory light illuminates.

NOTE: Do Not select PTU on until after the completion of Flap selection and Rudder Control check.

Continue with the remaining items of Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.4, AFTER START.

After flap selection and completion of Rudder Control check:


PTU CNTRL .................................................................................................................................................. ON
Check PTU CNTRL ON and PTU pressure
[with MS 4-126354 and (MS 4-901472 or MS 4-901473)] PTU CNTRL ON advisory light illuminates.

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3.4.2.11.4.2 # 1 Engine Start Procedure


Carry out the start procedure for # 1 engine (Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.3, START APPROVED - boxed items) prior to
conducting Taxi checks.
After # 1 Engine has started and stabilized, make sure:
• # 1 DC GEN caution light goes out.
MAIN BUS TIE Switch ................................................................................................................................ OFF
BLEED Air 1 .......................................................................................................................... On / As Required
MAIN, AUX and STBY BATT Temperature Indications ........................................................................ Check
Check on ELECTRICAL page of MFD
Condition Lever 1 ........................................................................................................................... MAX / 1020
Move # 1 Condition Lever to MAX / 1020 position and make sure:
• Propeller unfeathers and
• # 1 AC GEN caution light goes out.
NOTE: Operators may choose to commence the Taxi checks prior to starting the #1 engine, however,
Do Not SELECT AUTOFEATHER on or test the Take-off Warning system until after the
Condition Lever 1 is positioned to MAX / 1020 following engine start.

3.4.2.11.4.3 After Landing


After completion of AFTER LANDING checks (Sub-Chapter 2.17.5.13) add the following items:
When ready to shut down the # 1 engine:
POWER Lever 1 ........................................................................................................................................ DISC
Condition Lever 1 ............................................................................................................. START & FEATHER

Allow engine to stabilize for 30 s minimum before shut-down.


BLEED 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... OFF
Condition Lever 1 ............................................................................................................................ FUEL OFF

NOTE: Operators may choose to conduct the AFTER LANDING checks after selecting the Condition
Lever 1 – START & FEATHER

3.4.2.11.5 Abnormal Procedures


The abnormal procedures in Chapter 3 are applicable with the addition of the following:

3.4.2.11.5.1 # 2 Engine Failure or No Hydraulic Pressure Indicated in # 1 Hydraulic System


During Single Engine Taxi
Both POWER Levers ................................................................................................................................ DISC
Braking ............................................................................. Attempt Normal Braking until aircraft is stopped

If aircraft cannot be stopped using normal brake application:


EMERG BRAKE Lever ................................................................... Apply Smoothly until aircraft is stopped
NOTES: 1. With # 2 Engine failed, normal wheel brakes and nose wheel steering are inoperative.
2. Emergency brake application is proportional to lever travel with no differential braking.
3. The approximate number of EMERG / PARK BRAKE applications is 6.
CAUTION: Excessive application of emergency braking can result in skidding and tire failure.

After aircraft is stopped:


EMERG BRAKE Lever ............................................................................................................................. PARK
Carry out ENGINE SHUT-DOWN procedure. See Sub-Chapter 3.1.2.27.

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3.4.2.12 BLEEDs “MIN” Operations

3.4.2.12.1 General

At the option of the operator, normal operations with BLEED Selector at MIN may be performed in accordance
with the operational considerations and procedures contained in this Sub-Chapter.

Operators may incorporate the information contained herein, into their flight operations documentation, as nec-
essary.

This supplemental procedure does not constitute operational approval to conduct BLEEDs “MIN” operations.

3.4.2.12.2 Operational Considerations

Operation with BLEED selected to MIN during normal flight operation is limited to a maximum of 78 cabin occu-
pants, including cabin crew.

- Follow procedures detailed in AFM 4.3.1 - AFTER TAKE-OFF

- Ensure BLEEDs are on after take-off.

- Monitor CABIN Pressure.

NOTE: To achieve desired cabin temperature or comfort, stabilization with BLEED selected to NORM
or MAX may be required, prior to or subsequent to selecting MIN depending on the ambient
conditions and passenger load.

- For fuel burn and flight planning, see Sub-Chapters 5.4 - CLIMB, 5.5 - CRUISE DATA and 5.10 - HOLDING.

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3.4.3 SAFETY of FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT, ABNORMAL and EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS

3.4.3.1 Introduction

The intent of this Safety of Flight Supplement is to recommend pilot techniques associated with accomplishing
selected Abnormal and Emergency Checklists (AECs) and provide guidance for situations beyond the scope of
AECs.

Air crews are expected to accomplish AECs listed in the QRH.

These checklists ensure maximum safety until appropriate actions are completed and a safe landing is accom-
plished.

Techniques discussed in this Safety of Flight Supplement minimize workload, improve crew coordination,
enhance safety and provide a basis for standardization.

3.4.3.2 Abnormal / Emergency Checklist Guidelines

When a non-normal situation occurs, the following guidelines apply:

• Non-Normal Recognition
- The crew member recognizing the malfunction calls it out clearly and precisely.

• Maintain Airplane Control


- It is mandatory that the Pilot Flying (PF) flies the airplane while the Pilot Monitoring (PM) accomplishes
the AEC.
Maximum use of the Flight Director / Autopilot is recommended to reduce crew workload.

• Analyze the Situation


- AECs should be accomplished only after the malfunctioning system has been positively identified.

NOTE: Pilots should don oxygen masks and establish communications anytime oxygen deprivation or
air contamination is suspected, even though an associated warning has not occurred.

• Take the Proper Action


- Although many in-flight non-normal situations may require immediate corrective action, difficulties can
be compounded by the rate the PF issues commands and the speed of execution of the PM.
- Commands must be clear and concise, allowing time for acknowledgment of each command prior to
issuing further commands.
- The PF must exercise positive control by allowing time for acknowledgment and execution.
- The other crew members must be certain their reports to the PF are clear and concise, neither exagger-
ating nor understating the nature of the non-normal situation.
This eliminates confusion and ensures efficient, effective and expeditious handling of the non-normal
situation.

• Evaluate the Need to Land


- If the AEC directs the crew to land immediately at the nearest suitable airport or if the situation is so
identified in the QRH, diversion to the nearest airport where a safe landing can be accomplished is
required.
If the AEC does not direct landing immediately at the nearest suitable airport, the pilot must determine,
if continued flight to destination may compromise safety.

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3.4.3.3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting can be defined as taking steps beyond the published checklist in an effort to improve or cor-
rect a non-normal condition.

Examples of this are as follows:

- Attempting to reset a system or cycling a circuit breaker when not prescribed by the AEC.

- Using maintenance-level information to dictate crew actions.

- Use of switches and controls intended only for maintenance.

NOTE: With the availability of today’s communication channels, there seems to be a tendency that
flight crews request help from maintenance during abnormal situations.
Clearly, maintenance crew typically Do Not have the operational background or the situational
awareness of the flight crew’s non-normal environment.
Maintenance crews will use a different methodology to handle problems that may not be
appropriate for an in-flight non-normal situation.

Troubleshooting is rarely helpful and has caused further loss of system function or failure and in some cases,
accidents and incidents.

The crew should consider additional actions beyond the checklist only when completion of the published
checklist steps clearly result in an unacceptable situation.

In the case of airplane controllability problems, when a safe landing is considered unlikely, airplane-handling
evaluations with gear and / or flaps extended may be appropriate.

Also, attempting to free jammed flight controls should only be attempted, if the airplane cannot be safely
landed with the existing condition and then, according to the AEC to the extent possible.

Crew distraction, caused by preoccupation with troubleshooting, has been a key factor in fuel starvation and
CFIT accidents.

Completion of the AEC, as published, is strongly recommended.

3.4.3.4 Abnormal Contaminated Runway Operations

There have been incidents involving Dash 8 aircraft operating from a contaminated runway, where the nose
landing gear became frozen in the retracted position.

Attempts to lower the nose landing gear using the normal and the alternate systems were unsuccessful.

The aircraft sustained minor damage when landed with the nose landing gear retracted.

The operating guidance provided in the AFM Supplement 37


(SUPPLEMENTARY PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OPERATION ON CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS)
limits the maximum Water Equivalent Depth (WED) to 15 mm (0.59 in) and the maximum contaminant depth to
6 cm (2.4 in).

AFM Figure 6-37-1 provides a mean to convert the Contaminant Depth to WED for take-off.

The maximum allowable depth of slush is approximately 15 mm (0.59 in).

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3.4.3.5 Landing Gear Failures

Structural failure of the landing gear is not covered under Type Certification, therefore, no specific AFM proce-
dure covering this malfunction is provided or required.
When it is known that a landing must be performed which could be identified as an emergency landing due to
the presence of factors which introduce a hazard to the airplane and its occupants, AFM Paragraph 3.16,
Emergency Landing, outlines the main points to be addressed as applicable.
The intent of the following is to provide a list of options that may assist the flight crew in their decision making
process.
The information presented will not always be appropriate for the conditions being experienced by the flight
crew.
Ultimately, the flight crew will have to make the final decisions given the information presented to them in the
particular emergency situation.

Normal Extension / Retraction

If the landing gear fails to extend or retract, assuming that the Normal Extension / Retraction procedures have
been actioned correctly, the following list contains known conditions that have presented the flight crew with an
abnormal landing gear configuration:
- A burnt out landing gear advisory light bulb can give a false indication that the gear is not down.
If “3 green” gear down and locked advisory lights are not observed, ensure that the light bulbs in the gear
indicator panel have been checked utilizing the Advisory / Test switch.
- Failing to use the Alternate Indication system for a landing gear down and locked confirmation.
- The Alternate Release and Extension doors not in the fully closed position prior to a normal landing gear
selection.
- The Landing Gear Inhibit switch is not in the Normal position.
Once it is determined that the normal system has failed to extend / retract the landing gear and the aircraft was
appropriately configured giving due regard to the above mentioned possible errors, the AFM directs the use of
the Alternate Extension system.

Alternate Extension

Unless covered by a specific procedure in the AFM, following a landing gear retraction or extension malfunc-
tion, the landing gear must be extended using the Alternate Landing Gear Extension procedure (see NOTE in
AFM Paragraph 4.21.1).
Cycling the landing gear as an intermediate step to achieve an all gear down and locked indication is not
approved or recommended.
As the root cause of the landing gear anomaly is unlikely to be known, cycling the landing gear may create a
more difficult landing gear configuration for the flight crew to manage.
The Alternate Extension procedure was created to provide a backup means of extending the landing gear
based on a standard set of common mode failures required for certification.
Multiple system failures, compounding failures, structural failures and / or the introduction of foreign objects are
not part of, nor required for showing certification compliance.
When using the Alternate Extension procedure, flight crews must ensure:
- The Alternate Extension and Release doors are fully open and remain fully open.
- The main and nose landing gear release handles are pulled with sufficient force (may exceed 41 kg / 90 lb)
to release the doors and up-locks (pull forces in the air will likely be greater than those experienced on the
ground or in a simulator).
Continue pulling with whatever force is necessary to achieve release of all landing gear up-locks.

NOTE: A tower “flyby” technique may be useful for confirmation of landing gear position, but is not
suitable for confirmation of landing gear down and locked condition.

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BEYOND THE NORMAL AND ALTERNATE:


There have been events where unique landing gear failures prevented the extension of the landing gear using
the normal and alternate extension systems.
These circumstances are beyond certification standards and existing AFM procedures are unlikely to provide
adequate direction for rectification of the abnormal landing gear condition.
The following flight crew procedures are offered for consideration.

NOTE: The final decision with respect to the use of procedures outside those given in the AFM remain
with the Pilot In Command (PIC).

FLIGHT CREW PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS:

When it is known that a landing must be performed which could be identified as an emergency landing due to
the presence of factors which introduce a hazard to the airplane and its occupants, AFM Paragraph 3.16 out-
lines the main points to be addressed as applicable.

With different potential landing gear failure scenarios, the following considerations may also be appli-
cable:

Nose Gear - UP
Main Gear - DOWN and LOCKED

If the Alternate Gear Extension procedure has been completed and it cannot be verified that the nose landing
gear is down and locked by the normal and alternate systems, the flight crew must make a decision to perform
a landing with the nose landing gear not locked or reset the Alternate Extension system and cycle the landing
gear in an attempt to achieve all gears down and locked.
It is possible to safely land the DHC-8 Series 400 airplane with the nose landing gear retracted.
The geometry of the airplane is such that the propellers will not come in contact with the ground with the main
landing gear extended and the nose landing gear retracted.

In addition to the direction given in the AFM Paragraph 3.16, Emergency Landing,
the following items are offered for consideration:

• Reduce landing weight through fuel burn

• Attempt to achieve an aft CG by re-seating passengers

• Select a runway with minimal crosswind

• Land with Flap 35º

• Fly the appropriate VREF for the landing weight

• Touch down offset from the runway centerline, if the runway is equipped with a centerline lighting system

• On touchdown, hold the nose up, off the runway, as long as possible.
Prior to losing elevator effectiveness, gently lower the nose onto the runway

• If the nose landing gear is not extended or it collapses, maintain directional control with rudder until it is no
longer effective, at which point asymmetric braking may be used as required

• If the nose wheel is on the ground and the nose landing gear appears to be locked, apply brakes and / or
reverse thrust.
If the nose landing gear is not extended or it collapses, apply brakes only.

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Opting to cycle the landing gear in an effort to extend the nose gear from this abnormal situation would require
a reset of Alternate Extension procedure.

This may be accomplished by utilizing the following procedure:

1. Ensure # 2 hydraulic system pressure and quantity are normal and the following landing gear advisory
lights are illuminated:
- selector lever amber,
- gear green locked down (main gear only),
- red gear unlocked (nose gear) and
- all amber doors open.

2. NOSE L/G RELEASE Handle – Return to stowed position.

3. LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION Door – Close fully.

4. MAIN L/G RELEASE Handle – Return to the stowed position.

5. LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE Door – Close fully.

6. LANDING GEAR Lever – DN.

7. L/G DOWN SELECT INHIBIT SW – Normal and Guarded.


Check amber doors open advisory lights out (main gear only) and LDG GEAR INOP caution light out.

NOTE: It may take up to 17 s for the doors to close.

8. LANDING GEAR Lever – UP.


Check all gears, doors and LANDING GEAR lever advisory lights out.

If the Flight Crew decides to cycle the landing gear in an effort to achieve all gears down:

9. LANDING GEAR Lever – DN.


Check:
- 3 green gear locked down advisory lights illuminate,
- all amber doors open,
- red gear unlocked and
- selector lever amber advisory lights out.

10. Items 8 and 9 may be repeated in an effort to achieve 3 gear down and locked.

CAUTION: Should the LDG GEAR INOP caution light illuminate, or


loss of # 2 hydraulic system pressure or quantity, or
any abnormality in landing gear system indication other than those associated with
the nose landing gear be experienced,
see AFM Paragraph 4.21.1 (ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION).

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All Gear - UP

It is possible to safely land the Dash 8 Q400 airplane with all landing gears retracted.
The geometry of the airplane is such that the propellers should not come in contact with the ground with all
landing gears retracted, if it is possible to maintain the wings level throughout the landing.

In addition to the direction given in the AFM Paragraph 3.16, Emergency Landing and
Paragraph 3.15.1, Item 6, Note 1, the following items are offered for consideration:

• Reduce landing weight through fuel burn

• Passengers must be moved from the seats in the plane of the propellers and re-seated elsewhere in the
cabin

• Select a runway with minimal crosswind

• Land with Flap 35º

• Fly the appropriate VREF for the landing weight

• Touch down offset from the runway centerline, if the runway is equipped with a centerline lighting system

• Maintain a nose-up pitch attitude not exceeding 5º prior to runway contact

• On touchdown, maintain wings level using lateral control and directional control with rudder

• Unless there is propeller / ground contact during the landing, requiring an immediate engine shut-down,
feather and secure engines once the aircraft has come to a stop.

One Main Gear - UP


Nose Gear and Opposite Main Gear - DOWN and LOCKED

If the Alternate Gear Extension procedure has been completed and it cannot be verified that both main landing
gears are down and locked by the normal and alternate systems, the flight crew may consider resetting the
alternate extension system and attempt to cycle the landing gear in order to achieve all gears down and locked
or to perform a landing with one main gear unsafe.
Opting to cycle the landing gear in an effort to extend the main gear from this abnormal situation would require
a reset of Alternate Extension procedure.

This may be accomplished by utilizing the following procedure:

1. Visually confirm that the affected gear has not extended and that the associated doors have opened.

2. Ensure # 2 hydraulic system pressure and quantity are normal and the following landing gear advisory
lights are illuminated:
- selector lever amber,
- gear green locked down (nose and unaffected main gear),
- red gear unlocked (affected main gear) and
- all amber doors open.

3. NOSE L/G RELEASE handle – Return to stowed position.

4. LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE EXTENSION door – Close fully.

5. MAIN L/G RELEASE handle – Return to the stowed position.

6. LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE door – Close fully.

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7. LANDING GEAR lever – DN.

8. L/G DOWN SELECT INHIBIT SW – Normal and guarded.


Check amber doors open advisory lights out (nose and unaffected main gear) and LDG GEAR INOP cau-
tion light out.

9. LANDING GEAR lever – UP.


Check all gears, doors and LANDING GEAR lever advisory lights out.

If the Flight Crew opt to land in this gear up configuration, see “All Gears - UP” paragraph above.

If the Flight Crew decides to cycle the landing gear in an effort to achieve all gears down:

10. LANDING GEAR lever – DN.


Check:
- 3 green gear locked down advisory lights illuminate,
- all amber doors open,
- red gear unlocked and
- selector lever amber advisory lights out.

11. Items 9 and 10 may be repeated in an effort to achieve 3 gear down and locked.

CAUTION: Should the LDG GEAR INOP caution light illuminate, or


loss of # 2 hydraulic system pressure or quantity, or
any abnormality in landing gear system indication other than those associated with
the affected main landing gear be experienced,
see AFM Paragraph 4.21.1 (ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION).

The flight crew must assume and prepare for the affected main landing gear to collapse on landing.

In addition to the direction given in the AFM Paragraph 3.16, Emergency Landing, the following items are
offered for consideration:

• Reduce landing weight through fuel burn

• Passengers must be moved from the seats in the plane of the propellers and re-seated elsewhere in the
cabin.
Priority is to be given to the passengers seated on the side with the indicated unsafe main landing gear

• Crosswind (if any) would be advantageous from the side with the unaffected main landing gear

• Land with Flap 35º

• Fly the appropriate VREF for the landing weight

• Giving consideration to the specific approach to be flown: flight conditions and possible missed approach,
prior to commencing the final approach, feather and secure the engine on the side with the indicated
unsafe main landing gear.

• On touchdown, maintain maximum wing down lateral control on the side with the unaffected main landing
gear

• If the unsafe main landing gear collapses, in an effort to reduce the airplane turning moment in the direc-
tion of the failed main landing gear, apply maximum braking and reverse thrust on the side with the unaf-
fected main landing gear.

• Feather and secure the operative engine

• Be prepared to action an engine fire.

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- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.0 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 4.0-1

4.1 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB .......................................................................................................... 4.1-1


4.1.1 Mass, Altitude and Temperature Limits (MAT) ........................................................................ 4.1-1
4.1.2 Allowed Mass for Take-off on Dry Runway ............................................................................. 4.1-5
4.1.3 Allowed Mass for Take-off on Wet Runway ........................................................................ 4.1-151
4.1.4 Allowed Mass for Take-off on Contaminated Runway ........................................................ 4.1-152
4.1.5 Net Flight Path Data ........................................................................................................... 4.1-177
4.1.6 Bank Angles during Climb / Gradient Losses ..................................................................... 4.1-201
4.1.7 Radius of Turn for a 15° Banked Turn ................................................................................ 4.1-201

4.2 EN-ROUTE ............................................................................................................................. 4.2-1


4.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.2-1
4.2.2 Single Engine Service Ceiling ................................................................................................ 4.2-1
4.2.3 Drift-Down Procedures ........................................................................................................... 4.2-2
4.2.4 Examples of Drift-Down Profiles ............................................................................................. 4.2-9

4.3 APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS ......................................................................... 4.3-1


4.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.3-1
4.3.2 Mass Limits for CAT I / Non-Precision Approaches ................................................................ 4.3-1
4.3.3 Mass Limits for CAT II Operation ............................................................................................ 4.3-5
4.3.4 Missed Approach Climb Gradients (Gross Gradients) Available ............................................ 4.3-8

4.4 LANDING ............................................................................................................................... 4.4-1


4.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.4-1
4.4.2 Dispatch Requirements .......................................................................................................... 4.4-1
4.4.3 Requirements for Actual Landing .......................................................................................... 4.4-11
4.4.4 Unfactored Landing Distance in Abnormal Configurations ................................................... 4.4-22

4.5 SPEEDS ................................................................................................................................. 4.5-1


4.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.5-1
4.5.2 Take-Off Speeds ..................................................................................................................... 4.5-1
4.5.3 Flap Retraction Initiation Speed (VFR) and Final Take-Off Speed (VFTO) - KIAS - ............... 4.5-21
4.5.4 Approach Speeds - KIAS - .................................................................................................... 4.5-22
4.5.5 Landing Speeds (VREF) - KIAS - ........................................................................................... 4.5-23
4.5.6 Stalling Speeds - KCAS - ...................................................................................................... 4.5-24
4.5.7 1.23 VSR - Speeds - KIAS - ................................................................................................... 4.5-25
4.5.8 Speed Booklet ...................................................................................................................... 4.5-25
4.5.9 Position Error Correction To Altimeter (Integrated Standby Instrument) ............................... 4.5-26

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4.6 BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS ...................................................................................................... 4.6-1


4.6.1 Brake Energy in Accelerate-Stop ............................................................................................ 4.6-1
4.6.2 Brake Energy in Landing ....................................................................................................... 4.6-14
4.6.3 Minimum Turn-Around Time .................................................................................................. 4.6-27

4.7 EFFECT of DE-ICING and ANTI-ICING FLUIDS ................................................................... 4.7-1


4.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.7-1
4.7.2 Approved SAE Low Speed Type III Fluids .............................................................................. 4.7-1
4.7.3 Approved SAE Type I, SAE Type II and SAE Type IV Fluids .................................................. 4.7-1
4.7.4 Approved SAE Type I Fluids ................................................................................................... 4.7-2
4.7.5 Icing Precautions and Procedures .......................................................................................... 4.7-2

4.8 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED ................................................................. 4.8-1


4.8.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.8-1
4.8.2 Performance Data ................................................................................................................... 4.8-1

4.9 ALL ENGINE CLIMB GRADIENTS ........................................................................................ 4.9-1


4.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 4.9-1

4.10 TORQUE SETTING .............................................................................................................. 4.10-1


4.10.1 Torque Setting Tables ............................................................................................................ 4.10-1

4.11 FLIGHTS CONDUCTED UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE CDL ..................................... 4.11-1
4.11.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4.11-1
4.11.2 CDL Items Influencing the AC Performance ......................................................................... 4.11-1

4.12 SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE DATA ......................................................................... 4.12-1


4.12.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4.12-1

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4.0 GENERAL

Chapter 4 contains relevant performance data and limitations for the operation of the airplane.

If any deviation between the information given in this Chapter and Section 5 or Section 6 of the AFM should be
observed, the latter manual shall take precedence.

The requirements of JAR-OPS1, as far as performance limitations are concerned, may be summarized as fol-
lows:

a. Take-off
The take-off mass shall not exceed the limiting mass to achieve the minimum climb requirements
(2.4% gross gradient of climb during the second segment climb).
See “WAT - limits”.
The required distances for take-off-run, take-off distance and accelerate-stop distance shall not
exceed the TORA, TODA and ASDA.
See “allowed mass for take-off - versus the available distance”.

b. Net Flight Path


The calculated net flight path for the relevant mass shall clear all obstacles in the departure sector by:
- a minimum vertical clearance of 35 ft and / or
- a horizontal clearance of 75 m + 0.125 x the distance from the end of the TODA.
See “reference climb gradients” and “required reference gradient”.

c. En-Route
The mass of the airplane shall not exceed that mass which assures the adequate vertical clearance
(e.g. MEA) even during a drift-down procedure following an engine failure en route.
See “single engine service ceiling” and “drift-down procedure”.

d. Approach and Landing Missed Approach Phase


The mass of the airplane shall not exceed that mass as required to achieve the applicable missed
approach / landing climb limits.

NOTE: Some missed approach procedures may - for obstacle reasons - require a higher gradient
than the gradients specified in the airworthiness requirements
(CAT I / Non Precision: 2.1% and CAT II: 2.5%).
See “limits for CAT I / Non Precision approaches” and “CAT II approaches”.

e. Landing
The landing mass of the airplane shall allow to land within:
- 70% of the LDA in case of a dry runway and
- 61% (= 70% / 1.15) of the LDA in case of a wet runway.
See “maximum mass for landing / dispatch”.

When calculating the allowed masses, as summarized above, the following additional requirements apply
(excerpt):

a. Consideration of the runway condition when taking-off or landing (wet runway),

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b. The calculation of one single V1 for the rejected and the continued take-off especially as far as the V1
speed for a take-off on a wet runway is concerned,

c. The pressure altitude for take-off,

d. The line-up loss during take-off,

e. The gradient loss during climb - in case of a banked climb out procedure,

f. The effect of ice protection ON and the effect of performance penalties when flying in icing condition,

g. The effect of de-icing / anti-icing fluids - when applied -,

h. The observation of the brake energy limits for ASD and landing.

NOTES: 1. If not otherwise indicated, all take-off and landing data refer to operations with 34 in tires.

2. Throughout Chapter 4, data presented as - ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - shows


data (usually a correction) that accommodates only power extraction for ice protection sys-
tems.
Data presented as - Icing Conditions with ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - shows
data (usually a correction) that accommodates power extraction for ice protection systems
and also performance degradations due to flight in icing condition, including the effect of
speed increase required “in or before icing” or “in icing”, where applicable.

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4.1 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

The presentation of performance data in the AOM is made in a tabular form - compared to the graphical pre-
sentation in the Airplane Flight Manual.

The company will provide take-off mass limit tables for performance-critical airports / runways.

Therefore not all details of the AFM are presented in the AOM.

The tables presented in the AOM should allow a quick determination of the allowed mass for the Take-Off Dis-
tance Available (TODA) and the Accelerate Stop Distance Available (ASDA) in case no detailed take-off mass
limit is available for the runway concerned.

For reasons of simplification a V1 = VR is assumed!

Using V1 = VR there may be situations where the allowed mass for take-off is limited by the TODA or the
ASDA.

Therefore the lower mass shall be depicted from either the table for:

• Maximum mass for take-off - versus ASDA -

or

• Maximum mass for take-off - versus TODA -

Under Sub-Chapter 4.1.5 the Net Reference Gradients Available are given, followed by a table showing the
required reference gradient for a given obstacle height and obstacle distance (from end of TODA).

4.1.1 Mass, Altitude and Temperature Limits (MAT)

The mass limits as presented in the following tables do assure a minimum gross gradient of climb of 2.4% for
the relevant pressure altitude / OAT combination.

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Table 1 - MAT Limits [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - (30869)
48 - - - - - - - - - (30194) (31539)
46 - - - - - - - - 29505 (30839) -
44 - - - - - - - 28824 (30114) (31483) -
42 - - - - - - 28153 29412 (30722) - -
40 - - - - - 27503 28725 (30000) (31284) - -
38 - - - - 26868 28058 29297 (30580) (31802) - -
36 - - - 26247 27405 28614 (29860) (31153) - - -
34 - - 25664 26769 27943 29157 (30416) (31726) - - -
32 - 25060 26160 27291 28462 (29689) (30971) - - - -
30 24458 25537 26656 27791 28967 (30221) (31526) - - - -
28 24918 26014 27133 28274 29472 (30753) - - - - -
26 25377 26473 27595 28757 (29977) (31288) - - - - -
24 25818 26918 28058 29240 (30485) (31712) - - - - -
22 26247 27363 28520 (29726) (30912) - - - - - -
20 26676 27808 28985 (30176) (31290) - - - - - -
18 27105 28256 29409 (30615) (31672) - - - - - -
16 27537 28660 (29822) (31057) - - - - - - -
14 27919 29048 (30237) (31499) - - - - - - -
12 28283 29439 (30653) - - - - - - - -
10 28650 (29829) (31066) - - - - - - - -
8 29017 (30218) (31392) - - - - - - - -
6 29381 (30570) (31654) - - - - - - - -
4 (29733) (30897) - - - - - - - - -
2 (30076) (31217) - - - - - - - - -
0 (30413) (31533) - - - - - - - - -
-2 (30745) (31859) - - - - - - - - -
-4 (31087) - - - - - - - - - -
-6 (31362) - - - - - - - - - -
-8 (31593) - - - - - - - - - -
-10 (31824) - - - - - - - - - -
-12 - - - - - - - - - - -
-14 - - - - - - - - - - -
-16 - - - - - - - - - - -
-18 - - - - - - - - - - -
-20 - - - - - - - - - - -
-22 - - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -
-26 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTES:
- Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are for interpolation
purposes only.
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.

Correction for take-off performance in or before entering Icing Conditions:


Subtract 1540 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 2 - MAT Limits [kg] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 29438
48 - - - - - - - - - 28790 (30061)
46 - - - - - - - - 28136 29384 (30683)
44 - - - - - - - 27489 28705 (29978) -
42 - - - - - - 26833 28038 29273 (30501) -
40 - - - - - 26213 27375 28588 (29812) - -
38 - - - - 25611 26740 27918 29130 (30323) - -
36 - - - 25023 26113 27267 28445 (29665) - - -
34 - - 24447 25510 26616 27775 28959 (30201) - - -
32 - 23862 24919 25997 27103 28266 29474 (30736) - - -
30 23284 24316 25391 26465 27577 28758 (29988) - - - -
28 23717 24770 25841 26920 28052 29250 (30506) - - - -
26 24150 25206 26277 27374 28526 (29744) - - - - -
24 24567 25628 26712 27829 29004 (30160) - - - - -
22 24973 26050 27147 28286 29417 (30527) - - - - -
20 25379 26472 27584 28703 (29797) - - - - - -
18 25785 26897 27980 29108 (30179) - - - - - -
16 26194 27273 28362 29516 (30562) - - - - - -
14 26553 27631 28746 (29923) - - - - - - -
12 26892 27991 29130 (30329) - - - - - - -
10 27233 28351 29513 (30623) - - - - - - -
8 27574 28709 (29838) - - - - - - - -
6 27913 29051 (30121) - - - - - - - -
4 28238 29382 (30400) - - - - - - - -
2 28554 (29707) (30675) - - - - - - - -
0 28864 (30027) - - - - - - - - -
-2 29169 (30357) - - - - - - - - -
-4 29484 (30550) - - - - - - - - -
-6 (29770) (30651) - - - - - - - - -
-8 (30039) (30754) - - - - - - - - -
-10 (30308) - - - - - - - - - -
-12 (30496) - - - - - - - - - -
-14 (30600) - - - - - - - - - -
-16 (30704) - - - - - - - - - -
-18 - - - - - - - - - - -
-20 - - - - - - - - - - -
-22 - - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -
-26 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTES:
- Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are for interpolation
purposes only.
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.

Correction for take-off performance in or before entering Icing Conditions:


Subtract 225 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL
(for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL the penalty increases to 590 kg).

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.1-4 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

Table 3 - MAT Limits [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 27883
48 - - - - - - - - - 27267 28465
46 - - - - - - - - 26621 27822 29048
44 - - - - - - - 26002 27163 28376 (29622)
42 - - - - - - 25398 26529 27705 28930 (30188)
40 - - - - - 24810 25902 27057 28242 29481 (30753)
38 - - - - 24237 25299 26406 27570 28775 (30033) -
36 - - - 23676 24711 25788 26900 28072 29307 (30589) -
34 - - 23122 24136 25185 26263 27385 28574 (29844) (30744) -
32 - 22586 23571 24596 25643 26727 27870 29079 (30383) (30827) -
30 22043 23006 24019 25035 26088 27192 28360 (29587) (30480) (30915) -
28 22445 23426 24442 25458 26533 27661 28850 (30109) (30567) - -
26 22848 23829 24846 25881 26982 28130 29321 (30210) (30654) - -
24 23235 24221 25249 26307 27432 28576 (29819) (30301) (30741) - -
22 23612 24613 25656 26734 27847 29044 (29955) (30391) (30828) - -
20 23990 25008 26064 27114 28271 29513 (30046) (30481) (30916) - -
18 24371 25404 26424 27493 28696 (29699) (30136) (30571) - - -
16 24751 25745 26780 27871 29120 (29789) (30226) (30662) - - -
14 25075 26078 27136 28249 29425 (29879) (30317) (30752) - - -
12 25386 26409 27492 28624 29519 (29970) (30407) (30839) - - -
10 25696 26741 27844 28906 (29613) (30060) (30494) (30929) - - -
8 26006 27070 28160 29122 (29708) (30147) (30585) - - - -
6 26314 27388 28452 29335 (29798) (30238) (30678) - - - -
4 26607 27702 28743 29430 (29892) (30331) (30772) - - - -
2 26892 28016 29022 29529 (29987) (30425) (30866) - - - -
0 27177 28315 29131 (29628) (30081) (30519) (30960) - - - -
-2 27449 28630 29236 (29726) (30175) (30613) - - - - -
-4 27735 28759 29339 (29825) (30268) (30708) - - - - -
-6 28004 28884 29443 (29923) (30362) (30804) - - - - -
-8 28257 29009 29546 (30021) (30460) (30903) - - - - -
-10 28511 29133 (29650) (30120) (30560) - - - - - -
-12 28765 29258 (29754) (30219) (30660) - - - - - -
-14 28876 29373 (29859) (30319) (30760) - - - - - -
-16 28985 29482 (29963) (30418) (30860) - - - - - -
-18 29095 (29590) (30068) (30517) - - - - - - -
-20 29205 (29699) (30173) - - - - - - - -
-22 29315 (29808) - - - - - - - - -
-24 29425 - - - - - - - - - -
-26 29470 * - - - - - - - - - -
-28 29470 * - - - - - - - - - -

NOTES:
- Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are for interpolation
purposes only.
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.
* Performance data shown at ISA - 20°C must be used for temperatures below ISA - 20°C

Correction for take-off performance in or before entering Icing Conditions:


Subtract 160 kg from the above masses when above 5500 ft ASL
(for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL the penalty increases to 790 kg).

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 4 4.1-5
PERFORMANCE
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.1.2 Allowed Mass for Take-Off on Dry Runway

The tables under this Sub-Chapter do allow the determination of the maximum mass for take-off for a given
ASDA and TODA.

To simplify the evaluation a V1 / VR - ratio of 1 has been used.

Using a V1 = VR means that in some instances it will not be the TODA, but the ASDA which limits the maximum
mass for take-off.

In case of very long stopways or clearways (approximately 150 m / 492 ft) a take-off may even be limited by the
take-off run.

In those very rare instances the TOR graphs have to be cross-checked in the AFM, as TOR data is not
included in the AOM.

In case there are no clearways and stopways available (TORA = TODA = ASDA) the limiting masses still need
to be cross-checked for the ASDA and the TODA maximum mass limit.

The lowest mass as obtained from the ASDA or TODA maximum mass limit has to be used as the take-off limit.

No correction will be required for Ice Protection Systems “ON”.

The corresponding take-off speeds will be found under Sub-Chapter 4.5.

Remember: For this kind of presentation V1 = VR.

The maximum mass limits for ASDA and TODA are based on a level (no slope) runway and zero wind condi-
tion.

Therefore the ASDA and the TODA must first be corrected for the wind and slope (Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.1).

Only then the tables for the ASDA and TODA mass limits must be used by entering the table with the wind /
slope corrected ASDA and TORA.

Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 gives the maximum allowed mass for the (corrected) ASDA and the (corrected) TODA.

4.1.2.1 Corrections of TODA / ASDA for Wind and Slope

Enter the table with the declared ASDA and find the corrected ASDA for wind and slope.

Likewise the declared TODA shall be corrected for wind and slope.

NOTE: The declared ASDA / TODA shall - where applicable - be corrected by the line-up allowances
(Sub-Chapter 1.9.2).

The following tables show the ASDA and TODA corrected for Wind and Slope:

Table 1 - shows corrected ASDA for 5° Flaps


Table 1A - shows corrected TODA for 5° Flaps
Table 2 - shows corrected ASDA for 10° Flaps
Table 2A - shows corrected TODA for 10° Flaps
Table 3 - shows corrected ASDA for 15° Flaps
Table 3A - shows corrected TODA for 15° Flaps

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Table 1 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 5° FLAPS
4.1-6

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 821 820 819 808 797 905 904 903 891 880 1002 1002 1000 988 975 1071 1070 1069 1056 1042 1144 1143 1142 1128 1114
1025 843 842 840 829 818 929 928 926 914 902 1028 1027 1025 1012 999 1098 1097 1095 1081 1067 1173 1171 1169 1155 1140
1050 865 864 862 850 838 953 952 949 937 923 1054 1052 1050 1036 1022 1125 1124 1121 1107 1092 1201 1199 1197 1182 1166
1075 888 886 884 871 858 977 975 973 959 945 1080 1078 1075 1061 1046 1152 1150 1147 1132 1117 1229 1227 1224 1208 1192
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 910 908 905 892 879 1001 999 996 982 967 1105 1103 1100 1085 1069 1179 1177 1173 1158 1141 1258 1255 1252 1235 1218
1125 932 930 927 913 899 1025 1023 1019 1004 989 1131 1129 1125 1109 1093 1206 1204 1200 1183 1166 1286 1283 1279 1262 1244
1150 955 952 949 934 920 1049 1046 1042 1027 1011 1157 1154 1150 1133 1116 1233 1230 1226 1208 1191 1314 1311 1307 1288 1270
1175 977 974 970 955 940 1073 1070 1066 1050 1033 1183 1180 1175 1158 1140 1260 1257 1252 1234 1215 1343 1339 1334 1315 1296
1200 1000 997 992 976 960 1097 1094 1089 1072 1055 1209 1205 1200 1182 1163 1288 1284 1278 1259 1240 1371 1367 1361 1342 1321
1225 1023 1019 1014 997 981 1122 1118 1112 1095 1077 1235 1231 1225 1206 1187 1315 1310 1304 1285 1264 1400 1395 1389 1368 1347
1250 1045 1041 1036 1018 1001 1146 1141 1136 1117 1098 1261 1256 1250 1230 1210 1342 1337 1330 1310 1289 1428 1423 1416 1394 1372
1275 1068 1063 1058 1040 1021 1170 1165 1159 1140 1120 1287 1282 1275 1254 1233 1369 1364 1357 1335 1313 1457 1451 1443 1421 1398
1300 1091 1086 1079 1061 1042 1195 1189 1182 1162 1142 1313 1307 1300 1279 1257 1397 1390 1383 1360 1338 1485 1479 1471 1447 1423
1325 1114 1108 1101 1082 1062 1219 1213 1206 1185 1164 1339 1333 1325 1303 1280 1424 1417 1409 1386 1362 1513 1506 1498 1474 1449
1350 1137 1130 1123 1103 1082 1244 1237 1229 1207 1186 1366 1359 1350 1327 1303 1451 1444 1435 1411 1386 1542 1534 1525 1500 1474
1375 1160 1153 1145 1124 1103 1268 1261 1252 1230 1207 1392 1384 1375 1351 1327 1479 1471 1461 1436 1411 1570 1562 1552 1526 1500
1400 1183 1175 1167 1145 1123 1293 1285 1276 1253 1229 1418 1410 1400 1375 1350 1506 1497 1487 1461 1435 1599 1590 1579 1552 1525
1425 1206 1198 1189 1166 1143 1317 1309 1299 1275 1251 1444 1435 1425 1399 1373 1533 1524 1513 1486 1459 1627 1618 1606 1578 1550
1450 1229 1220 1211 1187 1163 1342 1333 1323 1298 1272 1470 1461 1450 1423 1396 1561 1551 1539 1511 1483 1656 1646 1634 1605 1575
1475 1252 1243 1233 1208 1184 1367 1357 1346 1320 1294 1497 1487 1475 1447 1419 1588 1577 1565 1536 1507 1684 1673 1661 1631 1600
CHAPTER 4

1500 1275 1266 1255 1230 1204 1391 1381 1370 1343 1316 1523 1512 1500 1471 1443 1615 1604 1591 1562 1531 1713 1701 1688 1657 1626
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1298 1288 1277 1251 1225 1416 1405 1393 1365 1337 1550 1538 1525 1496 1466 1643 1631 1617 1587 1556 1741 1729 1715 1683 1651
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1321 1311 1299 1272 1245 1441 1430 1417 1388 1359 1576 1564 1550 1520 1489 1670 1658 1643 1612 1580 1770 1757 1742 1709 1676
1575 1345 1333 1321 1293 1265 1466 1454 1440 1410 1381 1602 1590 1575 1544 1512 1698 1684 1669 1637 1604 1798 1784 1769 1735 1700

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1600 1368 1356 1343 1314 1285 1490 1478 1463 1433 1402 1629 1615 1600 1568 1535 1725 1711 1695 1662 1628 1827 1812 1796 1761 1725
1625 1392 1379 1365 1335 1306 1515 1502 1487 1456 1424 1655 1641 1625 1592 1558 1753 1738 1721 1687 1652 1855 1840 1823 1787 1750
1650 1415 1402 1387 1356 1326 1540 1526 1511 1478 1446 1682 1667 1650 1616 1581 1780 1765 1747 1711 1675 1884 1868 1850 1812 1775
1675 1439 1425 1409 1378 1346 1565 1551 1534 1501 1467 1708 1693 1675 1640 1604 1808 1792 1773 1736 1699 1912 1895 1876 1838 1800
1700 1462 1447 1431 1399 1366 1590 1575 1558 1523 1489 1735 1718 1700 1663 1627 1835 1818 1799 1761 1723 1941 1923 1903 1864 1825
1725 1486 1470 1453 1420 1387 1616 1599 1581 1546 1510 1761 1744 1725 1687 1650 1863 1845 1825 1786 1747 1969 1951 1930 1890 1849
1750 1509 1493 1475 1441 1407 1641 1624 1605 1568 1532 1788 1770 1750 1711 1673 1890 1872 1851 1811 1771 1998 1978 1957 1915 1874
1775 1533 1516 1498 1462 1427 1666 1648 1628 1591 1553 1815 1796 1775 1735 1695 1918 1898 1877 1836 1795 2026 2006 1984 1941 1898
1800 1557 1539 1520 1484 1447 1691 1672 1652 1613 1575 1841 1822 1800 1759 1718 1946 1925 1903 1861 1818 2055 2034 2011 1967 1923
1825 1581 1562 1542 1505 1468 1716 1697 1676 1636 1597 1868 1847 1825 1783 1741 1973 1952 1929 1885 1842 2083 2061 2037 1992 1948
1850 1604 1585 1565 1526 1488 1741 1721 1699 1659 1618 1895 1873 1850 1807 1764 2001 1979 1955 1910 1866 2112 2089 2064 2018 1972
1875 1628 1608 1587 1547 1508 1767 1746 1723 1681 1640 1921 1899 1875 1831 1787 2028 2006 1981 1935 1889 2140 2117 2091 2044 1997
1900 1652 1631 1609 1569 1529 1792 1770 1747 1704 1661 1948 1925 1900 1855 1810 2056 2032 2006 1960 1913 2169 2144 2117 2069 2021
1925 1676 1655 1631 1590 1549 1817 1795 1770 1726 1683 1975 1951 1925 1879 1832 2084 2059 2032 1984 1937 2197 2172 2144 2095 2045
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 1 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 5° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1700 1678 1654 1611 1569 1843 1819 1794 1749 1704 2002 1977 1950 1902 1855 2111 2086 2058 2009 1960 2226 2199 2171 2120 2070
1975 1724 1701 1676 1633 1589 1868 1844 1818 1771 1726 2028 2003 1975 1926 1878 2139 2113 2084 2034 1984 2254 2227 2197 2146 2094
2000 1748 1724 1699 1654 1610 1894 1869 1841 1794 1747 2055 2029 2000 1950 1901 2167 2139 2110 2058 2007 2283 2254 2224 2171 2118
2025 1772 1748 1721 1675 1630 1919 1893 1865 1817 1769 2082 2055 2025 1974 1923 2194 2166 2136 2083 2031 2311 2282 2251 2196 2142
2050 1796 1771 1743 1697 1650 1945 1918 1889 1839 1790 2109 2081 2050 1998 1946 2222 2193 2161 2108 2054 2339 2310 2277 2222 2167
2075 1821 1794 1766 1718 1670 1970 1942 1912 1862 1812 2136 2106 2075 2022 1969 2250 2220 2187 2132 2077 2368 2337 2304 2247 2191
2100 1845 1818 1788 1739 1691 1996 1967 1936 1884 1833 2163 2132 2100 2045 1991 2278 2246 2213 2157 2101 2396 2364 2330 2272 2215
2125 1869 1841 1811 1761 1711 2021 1992 1960 1907 1854 2190 2158 2125 2069 2014 2305 2273 2239 2181 2124 2425 2392 2357 2297 2239
2150 1894 1864 1833 1782 1731 2047 2017 1984 1930 1876 2217 2184 2150 2093 2036 2333 2300 2264 2206 2147 2453 2419 2383 2323 2263
2175 1918 1888 1856 1803 1752 2073 2041 2008 1952 1897 2243 2210 2175 2117 2059 2361 2327 2290 2230 2171 2482 2447 2409 2348 2287
2200 1942 1911 1879 1825 1772 2098 2066 2031 1975 1919 2270 2236 2200 2141 2082 2388 2353 2316 2255 2194 2510 2474 2436 2373 2311
2225 1967 1935 1901 1846 1792 2124 2091 2055 1997 1940 2297 2262 2225 2164 2104 2416 2380 2342 2279 2217 2539 2502 2462 2398 2335
2250 1991 1958 1924 1868 1812 2150 2116 2079 2020 1962 2324 2288 2250 2188 2127 2444 2407 2367 2304 2241 2567 2529 2489 2423 2358
2275 2016 1982 1946 1889 1833 2176 2140 2103 2043 1983 2351 2314 2275 2212 2149 2472 2434 2393 2328 2264 2595 2556 2515 2448 2382
2300 2040 2006 1969 1911 1853 2202 2165 2127 2065 2005 2378 2340 2300 2236 2172 2499 2460 2419 2353 2287 2624 2584 2541 2473 2406
2325 2065 2029 1992 1932 1873 2228 2190 2151 2088 2026 2405 2366 2325 2259 2194 2527 2487 2445 2377 2310 2652 2611 2568 2498 2430
2350 2089 2053 2014 1954 1894 2253 2215 2174 2110 2047 2433 2393 2350 2283 2217 2555 2514 2470 2401 2333 2680 2638 2594 2523 2454
2375 2114 2077 2037 1975 1914 2279 2240 2198 2133 2069 2460 2419 2375 2307 2239 2583 2541 2496 2426 2356 2709 2666 2620 2548 2477
2400 2139 2100 2060 1997 1934 2305 2265 2222 2156 2090 2487 2445 2400 2330 2262 2610 2567 2521 2450 2379 2737 2693 2646 2573 2501

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2425 2164 2124 2083 2018 1955 2331 2290 2246 2178 2112 2514 2471 2425 2354 2284 2638 2594 2547 2474 2403 2766 2720 2673 2598 2525
CHAPTER 4

2450 2189 2148 2105 2040 1975 2357 2315 2270 2201 2133 2541 2497 2450 2378 2307 2666 2621 2573 2499 2426 2794 2748 2699 2623 2548
PERFORMANCE

2475 2213 2172 2128 2061 1995 2383 2340 2294 2224 2154 2568 2523 2475 2401 2329 2694 2647 2598 2523 2449 2822 2775 2725 2648 2572

DHC-8 Series 400


2500 2238 2196 2151 2083 2016 2409 2365 2318 2246 2176 2595 2549 2500 2425 2351 2721 2674 2624 2547 2472 2850 2802 2751 2673 2595
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2263 2220 2174 2104 2036 2435 2390 2342 2269 2197 2622 2575 2525 2449 2374 2749 2701 2650 2572 2495 2879 2829 2777 2698 2619
2550 2288 2244 2197 2126 2056 2462 2415 2366 2292 2219 2650 2601 2550 2472 2396 2777 2727 2675 2596 2518 2907 2856 2803 2722 2642
2575 2313 2268 2220 2148 2077 2488 2440 2390 2314 2240 2677 2627 2575 2496 2419 2805 2754 2701 2620 2541 2935 2884 2829 2747 2666
2600 2338 2292 2243 2169 2097 2514 2465 2414 2337 2261 2704 2653 2600 2520 2441 2833 2781 2726 2644 2564 2963 2911 2855 2772 2689
2625 2363 2316 2266 2191 2117 2540 2490 2438 2360 2283 2731 2679 2625 2543 2463 2860 2808 2752 2669 2586 2992 2938 2881 2796 2713
2650 2388 2340 2289 2213 2138 2566 2516 2462 2382 2304 2758 2705 2650 2567 2486 2888 2834 2778 2693 2609 3020 2965 2907 2821 2736
2675 2413 2364 2312 2234 2158 2593 2541 2486 2405 2326 2785 2732 2675 2591 2508 2916 2861 2803 2717 2632 3048 2992 2933 2846 2759
2700 2439 2388 2335 2256 2179 2619 2566 2510 2428 2347 2813 2758 2700 2614 2530 2944 2887 2829 2741 2655 3076 3019 2959 2870 2783
2725 2464 2412 2358 2278 2199 2645 2591 2534 2451 2368 2840 2784 2725 2638 2553 2971 2914 2854 2765 2678 3104 3046 2985 2895 2806
2750 2489 2436 2381 2299 2220 2671 2616 2558 2473 2390 2867 2810 2750 2662 2575 2999 2941 2880 2789 2701 3132 3073 3011 2920 2829
2775 2514 2460 2404 2321 2240 2698 2641 2582 2496 2411 2894 2836 2775 2685 2597 3027 2967 2905 2814 2724 3161 3100 3037 2944 2852
2800 2540 2485 2427 2343 2261 2724 2667 2607 2519 2433 2922 2862 2800 2709 2619 3054 2994 2931 2838 2746 3189 3127 3063 2969 2876
2825 2565 2509 2450 2365 2281 2750 2692 2631 2542 2454 2949 2888 2825 2733 2642 3082 3021 2956 2862 2769 3217 3154 3089 2993 2899
2850 2590 2533 2473 2387 2301 2777 2717 2655 2564 2476 2976 2914 2850 2756 2664 3110 3047 2982 2886 2792 - 3181 3115 3018 2922
2875 2616 2558 2496 2408 2322 2803 2743 2679 2587 2497 3003 2941 2875 2780 2686 3137 3074 3007 2910 2815 - 3208 3141 3042 2945
2900 2641 2582 2520 2430 2343 2830 2768 2703 2610 2518 3030 2967 2900 2803 2708 3165 3100 3032 2934 2837 - 3235 3166 3067 2968

METRIC
4.1-7

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 1A - Corrected TODA [m] for 5° FLAPS
4.1-8

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 865 828 789 729 636 967 926 883 815 712 1096 1049 1000 924 808 1170 1119 1068 987 863 1250 1196 1140 1054 922
1025 888 849 809 747 653 993 950 905 835 731 1125 1076 1025 947 829 1201 1148 1094 1011 885 1283 1226 1169 1080 946
1050 911 871 829 765 669 1019 973 927 855 749 1154 1103 1050 969 849 1232 1177 1121 1035 907 1316 1257 1197 1105 969
1075 935 892 849 783 685 1045 997 949 876 767 1183 1130 1075 992 869 1263 1206 1148 1059 928 1349 1288 1226 1131 992
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 958 914 869 801 701 1071 1021 971 895 784 1213 1157 1100 1014 889 1294 1235 1174 1083 949 1383 1319 1254 1157 1014
1125 982 936 889 818 717 1097 1045 993 915 802 1242 1184 1125 1037 909 1326 1264 1201 1107 970 1416 1350 1283 1182 1037
1150 1005 957 908 836 732 1123 1070 1015 935 819 1272 1211 1150 1059 929 1357 1293 1228 1130 992 1450 1381 1311 1207 1059
1175 1028 979 928 854 748 1149 1094 1037 954 837 1301 1239 1175 1081 949 1389 1322 1254 1154 1013 1484 1413 1340 1233 1082
1200 1052 1001 948 871 764 1175 1118 1060 974 855 1331 1266 1200 1103 968 1421 1352 1281 1178 1034 1518 1444 1368 1258 1104
1225 1076 1022 968 889 780 1201 1142 1082 994 872 1361 1293 1225 1126 988 1453 1381 1308 1201 1055 1552 1475 1397 1283 1127
1250 1099 1044 988 907 795 1228 1166 1104 1013 889 1391 1321 1250 1148 1008 1485 1410 1334 1225 1076 1587 1507 1425 1309 1149
1275 1123 1066 1008 924 810 1255 1191 1126 1033 906 1421 1349 1275 1170 1026 1517 1440 1361 1249 1096 1621 1538 1454 1334 1170
1300 1147 1088 1027 941 825 1281 1215 1148 1052 923 1451 1376 1300 1192 1045 1549 1469 1388 1272 1116 1655 1570 1483 1359 1192
1325 1171 1110 1047 959 840 1307 1240 1170 1071 939 1481 1404 1325 1213 1064 1581 1499 1415 1295 1136 1690 1602 1511 1384 1213
1350 1195 1132 1067 976 855 1334 1264 1192 1091 956 1511 1431 1350 1235 1083 1614 1529 1441 1319 1156 1725 1633 1540 1408 1234
1375 1219 1153 1087 993 870 1361 1288 1214 1110 972 1542 1459 1375 1257 1101 1647 1558 1468 1342 1176 1760 1665 1569 1433 1256
1400 1243 1175 1107 1011 885 1388 1313 1236 1129 989 1573 1487 1400 1279 1120 1680 1588 1495 1365 1196 1795 1697 1597 1458 1277
1425 1267 1198 1126 1028 900 1415 1337 1258 1148 1006 1603 1515 1425 1300 1139 1712 1618 1522 1388 1216 1831 1729 1626 1483 1299
1450 1291 1220 1146 1045 915 1442 1362 1280 1167 1022 1634 1543 1450 1322 1158 1745 1648 1548 1412 1236 1866 1761 1655 1508 1320
1475 1316 1242 1166 1062 929 1470 1387 1302 1186 1038 1665 1571 1475 1344 1176 1778 1678 1575 1434 1255 1901 1793 1683 1533 1340
CHAPTER 4

1500 1340 1264 1186 1079 943 1497 1411 1324 1205 1054 1696 1599 1500 1365 1193 1812 1708 1602 1457 1274 1937 1825 1712 1557 1361
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1365 1286 1206 1096 957 1524 1436 1346 1224 1069 1727 1627 1525 1386 1211 1845 1738 1629 1480 1293 1973 1858 1741 1581 1381
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1390 1308 1225 1113 971 1552 1461 1368 1243 1085 1758 1655 1550 1408 1229 1879 1768 1655 1503 1312 2009 1890 1769 1606 1401

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1575 1414 1330 1245 1130 985 1579 1486 1390 1262 1101 1789 1683 1575 1429 1246 1912 1798 1682 1526 1331 2045 1923 1798 1631 1421
1600 1439 1353 1265 1147 999 1607 1511 1412 1281 1116 1821 1711 1600 1450 1264 1946 1828 1709 1549 1350 2082 1955 1827 1655 1442
1625 1464 1375 1284 1163 1013 1635 1535 1434 1299 1132 1853 1740 1625 1472 1282 1980 1859 1736 1572 1368 2118 1988 1856 1680 1462
1650 1489 1397 1304 1180 1027 1663 1560 1456 1318 1148 1885 1768 1650 1493 1300 2014 1889 1763 1594 1387 2155 2020 1884 1704 1482
1675 1514 1419 1324 1197 1041 1691 1585 1478 1337 1163 1917 1796 1675 1514 1317 2049 1919 1789 1617 1406 2192 2053 1913 1728 1502
1700 1539 1442 1344 1213 1055 1719 1610 1500 1355 1178 1948 1825 1700 1535 1334 2083 1950 1816 1639 1424 2229 2086 1942 1752 1522
1725 1564 1464 1363 1230 1068 1747 1636 1522 1374 1193 1980 1854 1725 1556 1351 2117 1981 1843 1662 1442 2266 2119 1971 1776 1541
1750 1589 1487 1383 1246 1081 1775 1661 1544 1392 1208 2012 1882 1750 1577 1368 2151 2012 1870 1684 1460 2303 2152 2000 1800 1560
1775 1614 1509 1403 1263 1094 1803 1686 1566 1411 1222 2044 1911 1775 1598 1384 2186 2042 1897 1707 1478 2340 2185 2028 1824 1579
1800 1640 1532 1422 1280 1108 1831 1711 1588 1429 1237 2077 1940 1800 1619 1401 2221 2073 1923 1729 1496 2378 2219 2057 1848 1599
1825 1665 1554 1442 1296 1121 1860 1736 1610 1448 1252 2109 1968 1825 1640 1418 2256 2104 1950 1752 1514 2415 2252 2086 1873 1618
1850 1691 1577 1462 1312 1134 1889 1761 1632 1466 1267 2142 1997 1850 1660 1435 2291 2135 1977 1774 1532 2453 2285 2115 1896 1637
1875 1716 1599 1481 1329 1147 1917 1786 1654 1484 1281 2175 2026 1875 1681 1451 2326 2166 2004 1796 1550 2491 2318 2144 1920 1656
1900 1742 1622 1501 1345 1161 1946 1812 1676 1502 1296 2207 2054 1900 1702 1468 2361 2197 2031 1818 1568 2529 2352 2173 1944 1675
1925 1767 1645 1521 1361 1174 1974 1837 1698 1520 1311 2240 2083 1925 1722 1485 2397 2228 2058 1840 1585 2567 2385 2202 1968 1694
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 1A - Corrected TODA [m] for 5° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1793 1668 1540 1377 1186 2003 1863 1720 1538 1325 2273 2113 1950 1743 1500 2432 2259 2085 1862 1602 2605 2419 2231 1991 1712
1975 1819 1690 1560 1394 1199 2032 1888 1742 1556 1339 2306 2142 1975 1763 1516 2468 2291 2111 1884 1619 2644 2453 2260 2015 1731
2000 1845 1713 1579 1410 1211 2061 1914 1764 1574 1353 2340 2171 2000 1784 1532 2504 2322 2138 1906 1636 2683 2487 2288 2039 1749
2025 1871 1736 1599 1426 1224 2091 1939 1786 1592 1367 2373 2200 2025 1805 1548 2540 2353 2165 1928 1653 2722 2520 2318 2063 1767
2050 1897 1759 1619 1442 1236 2120 1965 1808 1610 1381 2406 2229 2050 1825 1564 2576 2385 2192 1950 1670 2761 2554 2347 2086 1785
2075 1923 1781 1638 1458 1249 2149 1990 1830 1628 1394 2440 2258 2075 1845 1580 2612 2416 2219 1972 1687 2800 2588 2376 2109 1803
2100 1949 1804 1658 1473 1261 2178 2016 1852 1646 1408 2473 2287 2100 1865 1595 2648 2448 2246 1993 1704 2839 2622 2405 2132 1822
2125 1975 1827 1677 1489 1274 2208 2042 1874 1663 1422 2507 2317 2125 1885 1611 2684 2479 2273 2015 1721 2878 2657 2434 2156 1840
2150 2002 1850 1697 1505 1286 2237 2067 1896 1681 1436 2541 2346 2150 1905 1627 2721 2511 2300 2037 1738 2918 2691 2463 2179 1858
2175 2029 1873 1716 1521 1298 2267 2093 1917 1699 1450 2575 2376 2175 1926 1643 2758 2543 2327 2058 1755 2958 2725 2492 2202 1876
2200 2055 1896 1736 1537 1310 2297 2119 1939 1716 1463 2609 2405 2200 1946 1658 2795 2575 2353 2080 1771 2998 2760 2521 2226 1893
2225 2082 1919 1756 1553 1322 2327 2145 1961 1734 1476 2644 2435 2225 1966 1673 2832 2607 2380 2102 1787 3038 2794 2550 2249 1910
2250 2108 1942 1775 1568 1334 2357 2171 1983 1752 1490 2678 2465 2250 1986 1688 2869 2639 2407 2123 1803 3078 2829 2579 2272 1928
2275 2135 1965 1795 1584 1346 2387 2197 2005 1769 1503 2712 2494 2275 2006 1703 2906 2670 2434 2145 1819 3119 2863 2608 2296 1945
2300 2162 1988 1814 1600 1357 2417 2222 2027 1787 1516 2746 2524 2300 2026 1718 2943 2702 2461 2167 1835 3159 2898 2637 2319 1962
2325 2188 2012 1834 1616 1369 2447 2249 2049 1805 1529 2781 2554 2325 2046 1733 2981 2735 2488 2188 1851 3200 2933 2666 2342 1979
2350 2216 2035 1853 1631 1381 2477 2275 2071 1822 1542 2816 2584 2350 2066 1748 3019 2767 2515 2209 1867 3241 2968 2695 2365 1997
2375 2243 2058 1873 1646 1393 2508 2301 2092 1839 1555 2851 2613 2375 2086 1762 3057 2799 2542 2230 1883 3282 3003 2724 2388 2014
2400 2270 2082 1892 1662 1405 2538 2327 2114 1856 1569 2886 2643 2400 2105 1777 3094 2832 2569 2251 1899 3323 3038 2753 2411 2031

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2425 2297 2105 1912 1677 1416 2569 2353 2136 1874 1582 2921 2673 2425 2125 1792 3132 2864 2596 2273 1915 3364 3073 2783 2433 2049
CHAPTER 4

2450 2324 2128 1931 1693 1428 2599 2379 2158 1891 1595 2956 2703 2450 2145 1807 3170 2897 2623 2294 1931 3406 3108 2812 2456 2065
PERFORMANCE

2475 2351 2151 1951 1708 1439 2630 2405 2180 1908 1607 2991 2733 2475 2164 1821 3208 2929 2650 2315 1946 3447 3143 2841 2479 2081

DHC-8 Series 400


2500 2379 2175 1970 1723 1450 2661 2431 2202 1925 1619 3027 2763 2500 2184 1835 3247 2961 2677 2336 1961 3489 3179 2870 2502 2098
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2406 2198 1989 1739 1461 2692 2458 2224 1943 1631 3063 2794 2525 2204 1849 3286 2994 2704 2357 1976 3531 3214 2899 2525 2114
2550 2434 2222 2009 1754 1472 2723 2484 2245 1960 1644 3098 2824 2550 2223 1863 3324 3027 2731 2378 1991 3573 3250 2929 2548 2130
2575 2461 2245 2028 1770 1483 2754 2511 2267 1977 1656 3134 2854 2575 2243 1877 3363 3060 2758 2400 2006 3616 3286 2958 2570 2146
2600 2489 2269 2048 1785 1494 2785 2537 2289 1994 1668 3170 2885 2600 2263 1891 3402 3093 2785 2421 2021 3658 3321 2987 2593 2162
2625 2517 2292 2067 1800 1505 2816 2564 2311 2011 1680 3206 2915 2625 2282 1905 3441 3126 2812 2442 2036 3700 3357 3016 2616 2178
2650 2544 2316 2087 1815 1516 2847 2590 2333 2028 1693 3242 2945 2650 2301 1919 3480 3158 2839 2463 2051 3743 3393 3046 2639 2195
2675 2572 2339 2106 1830 1527 2879 2616 2354 2045 1705 3278 2976 2675 2320 1933 3519 3191 2866 2483 2066 3786 3429 3075 2661 2211
2700 2600 2363 2125 1845 1538 2910 2643 2376 2062 1717 3315 3006 2700 2340 1947 3559 3224 2893 2504 2081 3829 3464 3104 2683 2227
2725 2628 2386 2145 1860 1549 2942 2669 2398 2078 1730 3351 3037 2725 2359 1961 3598 3258 2920 2525 2096 3872 3501 3134 2706 2243
2750 2656 2410 2164 1875 1560 2974 2696 2420 2095 1742 3387 3068 2750 2378 1975 3638 3291 2947 2545 2111 3916 3537 3163 2728 2259
2775 2684 2434 2184 1890 1571 3005 2723 2442 2112 1754 3424 3098 2775 2397 1989 3678 3324 2974 2566 2126 3959 3573 3192 2750 2275
2800 2712 2458 2203 1905 1581 3037 2750 2463 2129 1766 3460 3129 2800 2416 2003 3717 3358 3001 2587 2141 4002 3610 3222 2773 2292
2825 2741 2481 2222 1920 1592 3069 2776 2485 2145 1779 3497 3160 2825 2436 2017 3757 3391 3028 2607 2156 4046 3646 3251 2795 2308
2850 2769 2505 2242 1935 1603 3101 2803 2507 2162 1791 3534 3191 2850 2455 2031 3798 3424 3055 2628 2171 4090 3682 3280 2817 2324
2875 2798 2529 2261 1950 1614 3133 2830 2529 2179 1803 3572 3221 2875 2474 2044 3838 3458 3082 2649 2186 4135 3719 3310 2840 2340
2900 2826 2552 2281 1965 1624 3165 2856 2550 2196 1814 3609 3252 2900 2493 2057 3879 3491 3109 2669 2200 4179 3755 3339 2862 2355

METRIC
4.1-9

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 10° FLAPS
4.1-10

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 821 818 815 803 786 906 904 900 887 868 1006 1004 1000 985 965 1077 1075 1071 1055 1034 1153 1150 1146 1130 1108
1025 843 840 837 824 806 930 927 924 909 890 1032 1029 1025 1010 989 1104 1101 1097 1081 1059 1182 1178 1174 1157 1134
1050 864 862 858 844 826 954 951 947 932 912 1058 1054 1050 1034 1013 1131 1128 1123 1106 1084 1210 1206 1202 1184 1160
1075 887 884 879 865 846 978 974 970 954 934 1083 1080 1075 1058 1036 1158 1155 1149 1132 1109 1238 1234 1229 1211 1186
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 909 905 901 886 866 1002 998 993 977 956 1109 1105 1100 1083 1060 1185 1181 1176 1157 1133 1267 1262 1257 1237 1212
1125 931 927 922 907 886 1026 1022 1016 999 977 1135 1131 1125 1107 1083 1213 1208 1202 1183 1158 1295 1290 1284 1264 1238
1150 953 949 944 928 906 1050 1045 1039 1022 999 1161 1156 1150 1131 1106 1240 1235 1228 1208 1182 1324 1318 1311 1291 1264
1175 976 971 965 949 926 1074 1069 1063 1044 1021 1187 1182 1175 1155 1130 1267 1261 1254 1234 1207 1352 1346 1339 1317 1289
1200 998 993 987 969 947 1098 1092 1086 1067 1042 1213 1207 1200 1180 1153 1294 1288 1281 1259 1232 1380 1374 1366 1344 1315
1225 1020 1015 1009 990 967 1122 1116 1109 1089 1064 1239 1233 1225 1204 1177 1321 1315 1307 1285 1256 1409 1402 1394 1371 1341
1250 1043 1037 1030 1011 987 1146 1140 1132 1112 1086 1265 1258 1250 1228 1200 1348 1341 1333 1310 1281 1437 1430 1421 1397 1366
1275 1065 1059 1052 1032 1007 1170 1164 1156 1134 1108 1291 1284 1275 1252 1223 1376 1368 1359 1335 1305 1466 1458 1448 1423 1392
1300 1088 1082 1073 1053 1027 1195 1188 1179 1157 1129 1317 1309 1300 1276 1247 1403 1395 1385 1361 1329 1494 1486 1475 1450 1417
1325 1111 1104 1095 1074 1047 1219 1211 1202 1180 1151 1343 1335 1325 1301 1270 1430 1422 1411 1386 1354 1522 1513 1503 1476 1443
1350 1134 1126 1117 1095 1067 1243 1235 1225 1202 1172 1369 1360 1350 1325 1293 1457 1448 1437 1411 1378 1550 1541 1530 1502 1468
1375 1156 1148 1139 1116 1088 1268 1259 1249 1225 1194 1395 1386 1375 1349 1316 1484 1475 1464 1436 1402 1579 1569 1557 1529 1493
1400 1179 1171 1161 1137 1108 1292 1283 1272 1247 1216 1421 1412 1400 1373 1339 1512 1502 1490 1462 1426 1607 1597 1584 1555 1518
1425 1202 1193 1182 1158 1128 1317 1307 1296 1270 1237 1448 1437 1425 1397 1363 1539 1528 1516 1487 1451 1636 1624 1611 1581 1544
1450 1225 1215 1204 1179 1148 1341 1331 1319 1292 1259 1474 1463 1450 1421 1386 1566 1555 1542 1512 1475 1664 1652 1638 1607 1569
1475 1248 1238 1226 1200 1168 1366 1355 1343 1315 1281 1500 1488 1475 1445 1409 1594 1582 1568 1537 1499 1692 1680 1665 1633 1594
CHAPTER 4

1500 1271 1260 1248 1221 1188 1390 1379 1366 1337 1302 1526 1514 1500 1470 1432 1621 1608 1594 1562 1523 1720 1707 1692 1659 1619
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1294 1283 1270 1242 1208 1415 1403 1389 1360 1324 1552 1540 1525 1494 1455 1648 1635 1620 1587 1547 1749 1735 1719 1685 1644
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1317 1305 1292 1264 1229 1440 1427 1413 1383 1345 1579 1565 1550 1518 1478 1676 1662 1646 1612 1571 1777 1763 1746 1711 1669
1575 1341 1328 1314 1285 1249 1465 1452 1436 1405 1367 1605 1591 1575 1542 1501 1703 1688 1672 1637 1595 1805 1790 1773 1737 1693

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1600 1364 1351 1336 1306 1269 1490 1476 1460 1428 1389 1632 1617 1600 1566 1524 1730 1715 1698 1662 1619 1834 1818 1800 1763 1718
1625 1387 1373 1358 1327 1289 1515 1500 1483 1450 1410 1658 1643 1625 1590 1547 1758 1742 1723 1687 1643 1862 1845 1826 1789 1743
1650 1411 1396 1380 1348 1310 1539 1524 1507 1473 1432 1684 1668 1650 1614 1570 1785 1768 1749 1712 1666 1890 1873 1853 1815 1768
1675 1434 1419 1402 1369 1330 1564 1548 1531 1495 1453 1711 1694 1675 1638 1593 1812 1795 1775 1737 1690 1918 1900 1880 1840 1792
1700 1458 1442 1424 1390 1350 1590 1573 1554 1518 1475 1738 1720 1700 1662 1616 1840 1822 1801 1762 1714 1947 1928 1907 1866 1817
1725 1481 1465 1446 1412 1370 1615 1597 1578 1541 1496 1764 1746 1725 1686 1639 1867 1848 1827 1786 1738 1975 1955 1934 1892 1841
1750 1505 1488 1469 1433 1390 1640 1622 1601 1563 1518 1791 1771 1750 1710 1662 1895 1875 1853 1811 1761 2003 1983 1960 1917 1866
1775 1529 1511 1491 1454 1411 1665 1646 1625 1586 1539 1817 1797 1775 1734 1685 1922 1902 1879 1836 1785 2032 2010 1987 1943 1890
1800 1552 1534 1513 1475 1431 1690 1671 1649 1609 1561 1844 1823 1800 1758 1707 1950 1928 1904 1861 1809 2060 2038 2013 1968 1915
1825 1576 1557 1535 1497 1451 1715 1695 1672 1631 1583 1870 1849 1825 1782 1730 1977 1955 1930 1885 1832 2088 2065 2040 1994 1939
1850 1600 1580 1558 1518 1471 1741 1720 1696 1654 1604 1897 1875 1850 1805 1753 2005 1982 1956 1910 1856 2116 2093 2066 2019 1963
1875 1624 1603 1580 1539 1491 1766 1744 1720 1677 1626 1924 1901 1875 1829 1776 2032 2008 1982 1935 1879 2145 2120 2093 2045 1987
1900 1648 1626 1603 1561 1512 1792 1769 1744 1699 1647 1951 1926 1900 1853 1798 2060 2035 2008 1960 1903 2173 2147 2119 2070 2011
1925 1672 1650 1625 1582 1532 1817 1793 1767 1722 1669 1977 1952 1925 1877 1821 2087 2062 2033 1984 1926 2201 2175 2146 2095 2036
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 2 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1696 1673 1648 1603 1552 1843 1818 1791 1745 1690 2004 1978 1950 1901 1844 2115 2088 2059 2009 1950 2229 2202 2172 2120 2060
1975 1720 1696 1670 1625 1572 1868 1843 1815 1767 1712 2031 2004 1975 1925 1866 2142 2115 2085 2033 1973 2258 2229 2199 2146 2084
2000 1745 1720 1693 1646 1593 1894 1867 1839 1790 1733 2058 2030 2000 1949 1889 2170 2142 2111 2058 1996 2286 2257 2225 2171 2108
2025 1769 1743 1715 1668 1613 1920 1892 1863 1813 1754 2085 2056 2025 1972 1911 2198 2168 2136 2082 2019 2314 2284 2251 2196 2132
2050 1794 1767 1738 1689 1633 1945 1917 1886 1835 1776 2112 2082 2050 1996 1934 2225 2195 2162 2107 2043 2342 2311 2278 2221 2155
2075 1818 1790 1760 1711 1653 1971 1942 1910 1858 1797 2139 2108 2075 2020 1957 2253 2222 2188 2131 2066 2370 2338 2304 2246 2179
2100 1843 1814 1783 1732 1674 1997 1967 1934 1881 1819 2166 2134 2100 2044 1979 2280 2248 2213 2156 2089 2399 2366 2330 2271 2203
2125 1867 1838 1806 1754 1694 2023 1992 1958 1903 1840 2192 2160 2125 2068 2002 2308 2275 2239 2180 2112 2427 2393 2356 2296 2227
2150 1892 1861 1829 1775 1714 2049 2017 1982 1926 1862 2220 2186 2150 2091 2024 2336 2301 2265 2204 2136 2455 2420 2382 2321 2251
2175 1917 1885 1851 1797 1735 2075 2042 2006 1949 1883 2247 2212 2175 2115 2047 2364 2328 2290 2229 2158 2483 2447 2409 2346 2274
2200 1941 1909 1874 1818 1755 2101 2067 2030 1971 1905 2274 2238 2200 2139 2069 2391 2355 2316 2253 2181 2512 2474 2435 2371 2298
2225 1966 1933 1897 1840 1775 2127 2092 2054 1994 1926 2301 2264 2225 2163 2091 2419 2381 2341 2278 2204 2540 2502 2461 2396 2321
2250 1991 1957 1920 1862 1796 2153 2117 2078 2017 1947 2328 2290 2250 2186 2114 2447 2408 2367 2302 2227 2568 2529 2487 2421 2345
2275 2016 1981 1943 1883 1816 2179 2142 2102 2040 1969 2355 2316 2275 2210 2136 2474 2435 2392 2326 2250 2596 2556 2513 2445 2368
2300 2042 2005 1966 1905 1836 2206 2167 2126 2062 1990 2382 2342 2300 2234 2159 2502 2461 2418 2350 2273 2624 2583 2539 2470 2391
2325 2067 2029 1989 1926 1857 2232 2192 2150 2085 2012 2410 2369 2325 2257 2181 2530 2488 2444 2374 2296 2652 2610 2565 2494 2415
2350 2092 2053 2012 1948 1877 2258 2217 2174 2108 2033 2437 2395 2350 2281 2203 2558 2515 2469 2399 2319 2681 2637 2591 2519 2438
2375 2117 2077 2035 1970 1897 2285 2243 2198 2131 2054 2464 2421 2375 2305 2225 2585 2541 2494 2423 2342 2709 2664 2617 2544 2461
2400 2142 2101 2058 1992 1918 2311 2268 2223 2153 2076 2491 2447 2400 2328 2248 2613 2568 2520 2447 2365 2737 2691 2642 2568 2484

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2425 2168 2125 2081 2013 1938 2338 2293 2247 2176 2097 2519 2473 2425 2352 2270 2641 2595 2545 2471 2387 2765 2718 2668 2593 2507
CHAPTER 4

2450 2193 2150 2104 2035 1958 2364 2319 2271 2199 2119 2546 2499 2450 2375 2292 2669 2621 2571 2495 2410 2793 2745 2694 2617 2531
PERFORMANCE

2475 2219 2174 2127 2057 1979 2391 2344 2295 2222 2140 2574 2526 2475 2399 2314 2697 2648 2596 2519 2433 2821 2772 2720 2642 2554

DHC-8 Series 400


2500 2245 2199 2150 2079 1999 2417 2369 2319 2244 2161 2601 2552 2500 2423 2337 2725 2674 2622 2543 2455 2850 2799 2746 2666 2577
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2270 2223 2174 2100 2020 2444 2395 2343 2267 2183 2629 2578 2525 2446 2359 2752 2701 2647 2567 2478 2878 2826 2771 2690 2600
2550 2296 2247 2197 2122 2040 2471 2420 2368 2290 2204 2656 2604 2550 2470 2381 2780 2728 2673 2591 2500 2906 2853 2797 2715 2623
2575 2322 2272 2220 2144 2060 2498 2446 2392 2313 2225 2684 2630 2575 2493 2403 2808 2754 2698 2615 2523 2934 2880 2823 2739 2645
2600 2348 2297 2243 2166 2081 2525 2472 2416 2336 2247 2711 2657 2600 2517 2425 2836 2781 2723 2639 2545 2962 2907 2848 2763 2668
2625 2374 2321 2267 2188 2101 2552 2497 2441 2358 2268 2739 2683 2625 2540 2447 2864 2807 2749 2663 2568 2990 2934 2874 2787 2691
2650 2400 2346 2290 2210 2122 2578 2523 2465 2381 2289 2766 2709 2650 2564 2469 2892 2834 2774 2687 2590 3019 2960 2900 2811 2714
2675 2426 2371 2314 2232 2142 2606 2548 2489 2404 2311 2794 2736 2675 2587 2491 2920 2861 2799 2711 2613 3047 2987 2925 2836 2737
2700 2452 2396 2337 2254 2163 2633 2574 2514 2427 2332 2822 2762 2700 2611 2513 2948 2887 2825 2734 2635 - 3014 2951 2860 2759
2725 2479 2421 2361 2276 2183 2660 2600 2538 2450 2353 2849 2788 2725 2634 2535 2976 2914 2850 2758 2657 - 3041 2976 2884 2782
2750 2505 2446 2384 2298 2203 2687 2626 2562 2473 2374 2877 2815 2750 2658 2557 3004 2941 2875 2782 2680 - - 3002 2908 2804
2775 2532 2471 2408 2320 2224 2714 2652 2587 2495 2396 2905 2841 2775 2681 2579 3032 2967 2901 2806 2702 - - 3027 2932 2827
2800 2558 2496 2432 2342 2244 2742 2678 2611 2518 2417 2933 2867 2800 2705 2601 3060 2994 2926 2829 2724 - - 3053 2956 2849
2825 2584 2521 2455 2364 2265 2769 2703 2636 2541 2438 2961 2894 2825 2728 2623 - 3021 2951 2853 2746 - - - 2979 2872
2850 2611 2546 2479 2386 2285 2796 2729 2660 2564 2460 2988 2920 2850 2751 2645 - 3047 2976 2877 2769 - - - 3003 2894
2875 2638 2571 2503 2408 2306 2824 2755 2685 2587 2481 3016 2947 2875 2775 2666 - - 3001 2900 2791 - - - 3027 2917
2900 2665 2596 2527 2430 2326 2852 2781 2709 2610 2502 3044 2973 2900 2798 2688 - - 3027 2924 2813 - - - 3051 2939

METRIC
4.1-11

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2A - Corrected TODA [m] for 10° FLAPS
4.1-12

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 864 824 782 718 621 969 925 879 807 699 1103 1053 1000 919 797 1182 1127 1071 984 854 1267 1208 1148 1054 915
1025 887 846 802 736 636 995 949 901 826 716 1132 1080 1025 941 816 1213 1157 1098 1008 874 1300 1240 1177 1080 937
1050 910 867 822 753 651 1020 973 923 846 733 1161 1107 1050 963 835 1244 1186 1125 1032 894 1334 1271 1205 1105 958
1075 933 889 842 771 666 1046 996 945 866 749 1191 1134 1075 986 853 1276 1215 1151 1055 914 1368 1303 1234 1131 979
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 956 910 862 789 681 1072 1020 966 885 765 1220 1161 1100 1008 872 1308 1244 1178 1079 934 1403 1334 1263 1157 1000
1125 979 931 881 806 695 1098 1044 988 905 782 1250 1189 1125 1030 890 1339 1274 1205 1103 953 1437 1366 1292 1182 1021
1150 1002 953 901 824 710 1124 1068 1010 924 798 1279 1216 1150 1052 909 1371 1303 1232 1127 973 1472 1398 1321 1208 1042
1175 1026 974 921 841 725 1150 1092 1032 944 814 1309 1243 1175 1074 927 1403 1333 1259 1150 993 1506 1430 1350 1233 1064
1200 1049 996 940 858 739 1176 1116 1054 963 830 1339 1271 1200 1096 945 1435 1362 1286 1174 1012 1541 1462 1379 1259 1085
1225 1072 1017 960 876 754 1202 1140 1076 982 847 1369 1298 1225 1118 964 1468 1392 1313 1198 1032 1577 1494 1408 1284 1106
1250 1096 1039 979 893 768 1228 1164 1098 1002 863 1399 1326 1250 1140 982 1500 1421 1340 1221 1052 1612 1526 1438 1310 1127
1275 1119 1060 999 911 783 1254 1189 1120 1021 879 1429 1353 1275 1162 1001 1533 1451 1367 1245 1071 1647 1558 1467 1335 1148
1300 1143 1082 1019 928 797 1281 1213 1142 1040 895 1459 1381 1300 1184 1018 1566 1481 1394 1268 1091 1683 1591 1496 1361 1169
1325 1166 1103 1038 945 811 1307 1237 1164 1059 911 1489 1409 1325 1206 1036 1598 1511 1421 1292 1110 1718 1623 1525 1386 1190
1350 1190 1125 1058 962 825 1334 1261 1186 1078 926 1520 1436 1350 1227 1054 1632 1541 1448 1315 1129 1754 1656 1554 1411 1210
1375 1214 1146 1077 979 839 1360 1285 1207 1097 942 1551 1464 1375 1249 1072 1665 1571 1475 1339 1148 1791 1689 1584 1436 1231
1400 1237 1168 1097 996 854 1387 1309 1229 1116 958 1581 1492 1400 1271 1090 1698 1601 1502 1362 1168 1827 1721 1613 1462 1252
1425 1261 1190 1116 1013 868 1413 1334 1251 1135 973 1612 1520 1425 1292 1108 1731 1632 1529 1385 1187 1863 1754 1642 1487 1272
1450 1284 1212 1135 1030 882 1440 1358 1273 1154 989 1643 1548 1450 1314 1126 1765 1662 1556 1409 1206 1900 1788 1672 1513 1293
1475 1309 1233 1155 1047 896 1467 1382 1294 1173 1005 1674 1576 1475 1336 1144 1799 1692 1583 1432 1225 1937 1821 1701 1538 1314
CHAPTER 4

1500 1333 1255 1174 1063 910 1494 1407 1316 1192 1021 1705 1604 1500 1357 1162 1833 1723 1610 1455 1244 1974 1854 1731 1563 1335
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1357 1276 1194 1080 924 1521 1431 1338 1210 1036 1736 1632 1525 1378 1179 1867 1753 1637 1478 1263 2011 1887 1760 1588 1355
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1381 1298 1213 1097 937 1548 1455 1360 1229 1051 1767 1660 1550 1400 1196 1901 1784 1664 1501 1281 2049 1921 1790 1613 1375

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1575 1405 1320 1232 1113 951 1575 1480 1381 1248 1066 1799 1688 1575 1421 1213 1935 1815 1691 1525 1300 2086 1954 1820 1638 1395
1600 1429 1342 1252 1130 964 1602 1504 1403 1266 1081 1831 1717 1600 1443 1230 1970 1846 1718 1548 1319 2124 1988 1849 1663 1415
1625 1453 1363 1271 1146 978 1630 1529 1425 1285 1096 1862 1745 1625 1464 1248 2004 1876 1746 1571 1337 2163 2022 1879 1688 1435
1650 1478 1385 1290 1163 991 1657 1553 1446 1303 1111 1894 1773 1650 1485 1265 2039 1907 1773 1594 1356 2201 2056 1909 1714 1455
1675 1502 1407 1309 1179 1005 1685 1578 1468 1322 1126 1926 1802 1675 1506 1282 2074 1938 1800 1617 1374 2239 2090 1938 1738 1475
1700 1526 1429 1329 1196 1018 1712 1602 1490 1340 1141 1958 1830 1700 1527 1299 2109 1969 1827 1640 1393 2278 2124 1968 1763 1495
1725 1551 1451 1348 1212 1032 1740 1627 1511 1358 1156 1990 1859 1725 1548 1317 2145 2001 1855 1662 1411 2317 2159 1998 1788 1515
1750 1575 1473 1367 1228 1045 1768 1652 1533 1377 1171 2023 1888 1750 1569 1333 2180 2032 1882 1685 1429 2356 2193 2028 1813 1535
1775 1600 1494 1386 1244 1057 1796 1676 1555 1395 1185 2056 1916 1775 1590 1350 2216 2063 1909 1708 1447 2396 2227 2058 1838 1554
1800 1625 1516 1406 1260 1070 1824 1701 1576 1413 1200 2088 1945 1800 1611 1366 2252 2095 1936 1731 1465 2435 2262 2088 1863 1573
1825 1649 1538 1425 1277 1083 1852 1726 1598 1431 1214 2121 1974 1825 1632 1382 2288 2126 1964 1754 1483 2475 2297 2118 1888 1593
1850 1674 1560 1444 1293 1096 1880 1751 1619 1449 1228 2154 2003 1850 1653 1399 2324 2158 1991 1776 1500 2515 2332 2148 1912 1612
1875 1700 1582 1463 1308 1109 1908 1776 1641 1467 1243 2187 2032 1875 1674 1415 2361 2190 2018 1799 1518 2556 2367 2178 1937 1631
1900 1725 1604 1482 1324 1121 1937 1800 1662 1485 1257 2220 2061 1900 1694 1432 2397 2222 2046 1821 1536 2597 2402 2208 1961 1650
1925 1750 1626 1501 1340 1134 1965 1825 1684 1503 1271 2254 2090 1925 1715 1448 2434 2254 2073 1844 1554 2637 2437 2238 1986 1670
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 2A - Corrected TODA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1775 1648 1520 1356 1147 1994 1850 1705 1521 1285 2287 2119 1950 1736 1465 2471 2286 2100 1866 1572 2678 2473 2268 2011 1689
1975 1800 1670 1539 1372 1160 2023 1875 1727 1538 1300 2321 2148 1975 1756 1481 2508 2318 2128 1889 1589 2720 2509 2298 2035 1709
2000 1826 1692 1558 1388 1172 2051 1900 1748 1556 1313 2355 2178 2000 1777 1497 2546 2350 2155 1911 1606 2762 2544 2328 2060 1727
2025 1851 1715 1577 1404 1184 2080 1925 1770 1574 1327 2389 2207 2025 1798 1512 2584 2383 2183 1934 1623 2804 2580 2359 2085 1745
2050 1876 1737 1596 1419 1196 2109 1951 1791 1591 1340 2423 2236 2050 1818 1528 2621 2415 2210 1956 1640 2846 2616 2389 2109 1764
2075 1902 1759 1615 1435 1208 2138 1976 1812 1609 1354 2457 2266 2075 1838 1543 2659 2448 2237 1978 1657 2888 2652 2419 2133 1782
2100 1928 1781 1634 1450 1220 2168 2001 1834 1626 1367 2492 2295 2100 1858 1559 2698 2480 2265 2000 1674 2932 2689 2450 2158 1801
2125 1954 1803 1653 1466 1232 2197 2026 1855 1644 1381 2527 2325 2125 1878 1574 2736 2513 2292 2022 1691 2975 2725 2480 2182 1819
2150 1980 1826 1672 1481 1244 2227 2052 1877 1661 1395 2562 2355 2150 1899 1590 2775 2546 2320 2044 1708 3018 2762 2511 2206 1837
2175 2006 1848 1690 1496 1256 2256 2077 1898 1679 1408 2597 2385 2175 1919 1606 2814 2579 2347 2066 1725 - 2799 2541 2230 1856
2200 2032 1870 1709 1512 1268 2287 2102 1919 1696 1421 2632 2415 2200 1939 1621 2854 2612 2375 2088 1741 - 2836 2572 2255 1874
2225 2059 1892 1728 1527 1280 2317 2128 1941 1713 1435 2668 2445 2225 1959 1637 2893 2645 2402 2110 1758 - 2872 2602 2279 1893
2250 2085 1915 1747 1542 1291 2347 2153 1962 1730 1448 2704 2475 2250 1979 1652 2933 2679 2430 2132 1775 - 2910 2633 2303 1911
2275 2111 1938 1766 1557 1303 2377 2179 1983 1747 1461 2739 2505 2275 1999 1666 2973 2712 2458 2154 1791 - 2947 2664 2327 1928
2300 2138 1960 1784 1572 1314 2407 2204 2005 1764 1473 2776 2535 2300 2019 1681 3013 2746 2485 2176 1806 - 2985 2694 2351 1945
2325 2165 1982 1803 1587 1325 2438 2230 2026 1781 1486 2812 2565 2325 2038 1696 3054 2779 2513 2197 1822 - 3023 2725 2375 1963
2350 2192 2005 1822 1602 1337 2469 2256 2047 1798 1499 2849 2596 2350 2058 1710 - 2813 2540 2219 1838 - - 2756 2399 1980
2375 2219 2028 1840 1617 1348 2500 2281 2068 1815 1511 2885 2626 2375 2078 1725 - 2847 2568 2241 1854 - - 2787 2423 1998
2400 2246 2050 1859 1632 1359 2530 2307 2090 1832 1524 2922 2657 2400 2098 1740 - 2881 2596 2262 1870 - - 2817 2447 2015

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2425 2273 2073 1878 1647 1370 2562 2333 2111 1849 1537 2960 2688 2425 2118 1754 - 2915 2623 2284 1886 - - 2848 2471 2033
CHAPTER 4

2450 2301 2096 1897 1662 1382 2594 2359 2132 1866 1549 2998 2718 2450 2137 1769 - 2949 2651 2306 1902 - - 2879 2495 2050
PERFORMANCE

2475 2329 2118 1915 1676 1393 2625 2385 2153 1882 1562 3036 2749 2475 2156 1784 - 2984 2679 2327 1918 - - 2910 2518 2068

DHC-8 Series 400


2500 2356 2141 1934 1691 1404 2657 2411 2175 1899 1575 - 2780 2500 2176 1798 - 3018 2706 2348 1934 - - 2941 2542 2085
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2384 2164 1952 1706 1415 2689 2437 2196 1915 1586 - 2811 2525 2195 1812 - 3053 2734 2369 1949 - - 2972 2566 2102
2550 2411 2187 1971 1720 1425 2720 2463 2217 1932 1598 - 2842 2550 2214 1826 - - 2762 2391 1964 - - 3003 2589 2119
2575 2440 2210 1990 1735 1436 2753 2490 2238 1948 1610 - 2874 2575 2234 1839 - - 2790 2412 1979 - - 3035 2613 2135
2600 2468 2233 2008 1749 1446 2786 2516 2259 1965 1622 - 2905 2600 2253 1853 - - 2818 2433 1994 - - - 2637 2152
2625 2497 2256 2027 1764 1457 2819 2542 2280 1981 1634 - 2936 2625 2272 1867 - - 2845 2455 2009 - - - 2660 2168
2650 2526 2279 2045 1778 1467 2852 2569 2301 1997 1646 - 2968 2650 2292 1881 - - 2873 2476 2024 - - - 2684 2185
2675 2554 2302 2064 1792 1478 2885 2596 2322 2014 1657 - 3000 2675 2310 1894 - - 2901 2497 2039 - - - 2707 2201
2700 2583 2326 2082 1806 1488 2917 2622 2344 2030 1669 - 3032 2700 2329 1908 - - 2929 2518 2054 - - - 2730 2218
2725 2612 2349 2101 1821 1499 2951 2649 2365 2046 1681 - - 2725 2348 1922 - - 2957 2539 2069 - - - 2754 2234
2750 2642 2372 2119 1835 1509 2985 2675 2386 2062 1693 - - 2750 2367 1936 - - 2985 2559 2084 - - - 2777 2251
2775 2671 2395 2137 1849 1519 3020 2702 2407 2078 1705 - - 2775 2386 1949 - - 3013 2580 2099 - - - 2800 2267
2800 2701 2418 2156 1863 1530 3054 2728 2428 2094 1716 - - 2800 2405 1963 - - 3040 2601 2114 - - - 2824 2283
2825 2731 2442 2174 1877 1540 - 2756 2449 2110 1727 - - 2825 2424 1976 - - - 2622 2128 - - - 2847 2299
2850 2760 2466 2193 1891 1549 - 2783 2470 2126 1738 - - 2850 2443 1988 - - - 2643 2142 - - - 2870 2314
2875 - 2489 2211 1905 1559 - 2810 2491 2142 1749 - - 2875 2461 2001 - - - 2663 2156 - - - 2893 2330
2900 - 2513 2229 1919 1569 - 2837 2512 2157 1760 - - 2900 2480 2014 - - - 2684 2171 - - - 2916 2345

METRIC
4.1-13

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 15° FLAPS
4.1-14

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 819 817 813 801 776 905 903 899 885 858 1007 1004 1000 985 956 1079 1076 1072 1056 1025 1156 1153 1149 1132 1099
1025 841 838 835 821 796 929 926 922 908 880 1032 1029 1025 1009 979 1106 1103 1098 1081 1050 1184 1181 1176 1159 1125
1050 863 860 856 842 815 953 950 945 930 901 1058 1055 1050 1034 1002 1133 1129 1124 1107 1074 1212 1209 1204 1186 1151
1075 884 881 877 863 835 976 973 968 953 923 1084 1080 1075 1058 1026 1160 1156 1151 1133 1099 1240 1236 1231 1212 1177
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 906 903 898 883 855 1000 996 992 975 945 1109 1105 1100 1082 1049 1186 1182 1177 1158 1123 1268 1264 1258 1239 1203
1125 928 925 920 904 875 1024 1020 1015 998 966 1135 1131 1125 1107 1073 1213 1209 1203 1184 1148 1297 1292 1286 1266 1228
1150 950 946 941 925 895 1048 1043 1038 1020 988 1160 1156 1150 1131 1096 1240 1235 1229 1209 1173 1324 1320 1313 1293 1254
1175 972 968 963 946 915 1071 1067 1061 1043 1010 1186 1181 1175 1156 1119 1267 1262 1255 1235 1197 1352 1347 1340 1319 1280
1200 994 990 984 967 935 1095 1091 1084 1066 1031 1212 1207 1200 1180 1143 1294 1288 1281 1260 1222 1380 1375 1367 1346 1305
1225 1017 1012 1006 988 955 1119 1114 1108 1088 1053 1237 1232 1225 1204 1166 1320 1315 1307 1286 1246 1408 1402 1395 1372 1331
1250 1039 1034 1027 1009 975 1143 1138 1131 1111 1075 1263 1257 1250 1229 1190 1347 1341 1334 1311 1271 1436 1430 1422 1399 1356
1275 1061 1056 1049 1030 996 1167 1161 1154 1134 1097 1289 1283 1275 1253 1213 1374 1368 1360 1337 1295 1464 1457 1449 1425 1382
1300 1083 1078 1071 1051 1016 1191 1185 1178 1156 1118 1314 1308 1300 1277 1237 1401 1394 1386 1362 1320 1491 1484 1476 1451 1407
1325 1106 1100 1092 1072 1036 1215 1209 1201 1179 1140 1340 1333 1325 1302 1260 1427 1420 1412 1388 1344 1519 1512 1503 1478 1432
1350 1128 1122 1114 1093 1056 1239 1233 1224 1202 1162 1366 1359 1350 1326 1283 1454 1447 1438 1413 1368 1547 1539 1529 1504 1458
1375 1151 1144 1136 1115 1077 1263 1256 1248 1225 1184 1392 1384 1375 1351 1307 1481 1473 1464 1438 1393 1574 1566 1556 1530 1483
1400 1173 1166 1158 1136 1097 1288 1280 1271 1248 1206 1418 1410 1400 1375 1330 1508 1500 1490 1464 1417 1602 1593 1583 1556 1508
1425 1196 1189 1180 1157 1117 1312 1304 1295 1270 1227 1443 1435 1425 1399 1353 1535 1526 1516 1489 1441 1629 1621 1610 1582 1533
1450 1218 1211 1202 1178 1137 1336 1328 1318 1293 1249 1469 1461 1450 1423 1377 1561 1552 1541 1514 1465 1657 1648 1637 1608 1558
1475 1241 1233 1224 1200 1158 1361 1352 1342 1316 1271 1495 1486 1475 1448 1400 1588 1579 1567 1539 1490 1684 1675 1663 1634 1583
CHAPTER 4

1500 1264 1256 1246 1221 1178 1385 1376 1365 1339 1293 1521 1511 1500 1472 1423 1615 1605 1593 1564 1514 1712 1702 1690 1660 1608
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1287 1278 1268 1243 1199 1410 1400 1389 1362 1315 1547 1537 1525 1496 1447 1642 1631 1619 1589 1538 1740 1729 1716 1686 1633
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1310 1301 1290 1264 1219 1434 1424 1412 1385 1337 1573 1562 1550 1521 1470 1669 1658 1645 1614 1562 1767 1756 1743 1712 1658

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1575 1333 1324 1312 1285 1240 1459 1448 1436 1408 1359 1599 1588 1575 1545 1493 1695 1684 1671 1639 1586 1795 1783 1769 1737 1682
1600 1357 1346 1334 1307 1260 1484 1473 1460 1430 1380 1625 1614 1600 1569 1516 1722 1710 1696 1664 1610 1822 1810 1796 1763 1707
1625 1380 1369 1357 1328 1280 1508 1497 1483 1453 1402 1651 1639 1625 1593 1539 1749 1737 1722 1689 1634 1850 1837 1822 1788 1731
1650 1403 1392 1379 1350 1301 1533 1521 1507 1476 1424 1677 1665 1650 1617 1562 1776 1763 1748 1714 1657 1877 1864 1848 1814 1756
1675 1427 1415 1401 1371 1321 1558 1546 1531 1499 1446 1704 1690 1675 1642 1585 1803 1789 1774 1739 1681 1905 1891 1875 1839 1780
1700 1451 1438 1424 1393 1342 1583 1570 1555 1522 1468 1730 1716 1700 1666 1608 1830 1816 1799 1764 1705 1932 1918 1901 1865 1804
1725 1474 1461 1446 1414 1362 1608 1595 1579 1545 1490 1756 1742 1725 1690 1631 1857 1842 1825 1789 1729 1960 1944 1927 1890 1829
1750 1498 1484 1469 1436 1383 1634 1619 1602 1568 1511 1783 1767 1750 1714 1654 1884 1868 1851 1813 1752 1987 1971 1953 1915 1853
1775 1522 1508 1491 1458 1403 1659 1644 1626 1591 1533 1809 1793 1775 1738 1677 1911 1895 1876 1838 1776 2014 1998 1979 1940 1877
1800 1546 1531 1514 1479 1424 1684 1668 1650 1614 1555 1836 1819 1800 1762 1700 1938 1921 1902 1863 1799 2042 2025 2005 1965 1901
1825 1570 1554 1536 1501 1444 1710 1693 1674 1637 1576 1862 1845 1825 1786 1723 1966 1948 1927 1887 1823 2070 2052 2031 1990 1925
1850 1595 1578 1559 1523 1464 1736 1718 1698 1660 1598 1889 1871 1850 1810 1745 1993 1974 1953 1912 1846 2098 2079 2057 2015 1948
1875 1619 1601 1582 1544 1485 1762 1743 1722 1683 1620 1916 1897 1875 1834 1768 2020 2000 1978 1936 1869 2125 2105 2083 2040 1972
1900 1644 1625 1605 1566 1505 1787 1768 1746 1705 1641 1943 1923 1900 1858 1791 2048 2027 2004 1961 1892 2153 2132 2109 2065 1996
1925 1668 1649 1627 1588 1526 1813 1793 1770 1728 1663 1970 1948 1925 1881 1814 2075 2053 2029 1985 1916 2181 2159 2135 2090 2019
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 3 - Corrected ASDA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1693 1673 1650 1609 1546 1839 1818 1794 1751 1685 1997 1974 1950 1905 1836 2103 2080 2055 2009 1939 2208 2185 2160 2114 2043
1975 1719 1697 1673 1631 1567 1866 1843 1818 1774 1706 2024 2000 1975 1929 1858 2130 2106 2080 2033 1961 2237 2212 2186 2139 2066
2000 1744 1721 1696 1653 1587 1892 1868 1842 1797 1728 2051 2027 2000 1953 1881 2158 2133 2106 2058 1984 2265 2239 2212 2163 2089
2025 1769 1745 1719 1675 1607 1919 1894 1867 1820 1749 2079 2053 2025 1977 1903 2186 2159 2131 2082 2007 2292 2266 2237 2188 2112
2050 1795 1769 1743 1696 1628 1945 1919 1891 1843 1771 2106 2079 2050 2000 1925 2213 2186 2157 2106 2030 2320 2293 2263 2212 2135
2075 1820 1794 1766 1718 1648 1972 1944 1915 1865 1792 2133 2105 2075 2024 1948 2241 2213 2182 2130 2053 2348 2319 2289 2236 2158
2100 1846 1818 1789 1740 1669 1999 1970 1939 1888 1814 2161 2131 2100 2047 1970 2269 2239 2207 2154 2075 2376 2346 2314 2260 2181
2125 1872 1843 1812 1762 1689 2026 1996 1964 1911 1835 2189 2158 2125 2071 1992 2298 2266 2233 2178 2098 2405 2373 2339 2284 2204
2150 1899 1868 1835 1784 1709 2054 2022 1988 1934 1856 2217 2184 2150 2094 2014 2326 2293 2258 2202 2120 - 2400 2365 2308 2226
2175 1925 1893 1859 1806 1729 2081 2047 2012 1957 1877 2245 2211 2175 2118 2036 2354 2319 2283 2226 2142 - - 2390 2332 2249
2200 1951 1917 1882 1828 1750 2109 2073 2037 1980 1898 2273 2237 2200 2142 2058 2383 2346 2308 2249 2164 - - 2416 2356 2271
2225 1978 1942 1906 1849 1770 2136 2099 2061 2003 1919 2302 2264 2225 2165 2079 2411 2373 2334 2273 2186 - - - 2380 2293
2250 2006 1968 1929 1871 1790 2165 2125 2086 2025 1941 2330 2290 2250 2188 2101 - - 2359 2296 2209 - - - 2404 2315
2275 2033 1993 1953 1893 1810 2193 2152 2110 2048 1962 2359 2317 2275 2211 2123 - - 2384 2320 2231 - - - - 2338
2300 2061 2019 1977 1915 1831 2221 2178 2135 2071 1983 2388 2344 2300 2235 2145 - - 2409 2343 2253 - - - - 2360
2325 2088 2044 2001 1937 1851 2250 2204 2159 2093 2004 2417 2371 2325 2258 2166 - - - 2367 2274 - - - - 2381
2350 2116 2070 2024 1959 1871 2278 2231 2184 2116 2025 - 2398 2350 2281 2187 - - - 2390 2296 - - - - 2403
2375 2144 2096 2048 1981 1891 2307 2257 2208 2139 2045 - - 2375 2304 2209 - - - 2414 2317 - - - - -
2400 2173 2121 2072 2003 1911 2337 2284 2233 2161 2066 - - 2400 2327 2230 - - - - 2339 - - - - -

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2425 2202 2148 2096 2024 1931 2367 2311 2258 2184 2087 - - 2425 2350 2251 - - - - 2360 - - - - -
CHAPTER 4

2450 2231 2174 2120 2046 1951 2396 2338 2282 2206 2108 - - 2450 2373 2273 - - - - 2382 - - - - -
PERFORMANCE

2475 2260 2201 2144 2068 1971 - 2365 2307 2229 2129 - - 2475 2396 2294 - - - - 2403 - - - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


2500 2289 2227 2168 2090 1991 - 2392 2332 2252 2149 - - 2500 2419 2315 - - - - - - - - - -
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2320 2254 2192 2112 2011 - 2420 2357 2274 2170 - - 2525 - 2336 - - - - - - - - - -
2550 2350 2281 2217 2134 2030 - - 2381 2297 2190 - - 2550 - 2356 - - - - - - - - - -
2575 2381 2308 2241 2156 2050 - - 2406 2319 2210 - - 2575 - 2377 - - - - - - - - - -
2600 2412 2335 2265 2178 2070 - - - 2342 2231 - - 2600 - 2398 - - - - - - - - - -
2625 - 2363 2290 2199 2089 - - - 2364 2251 - - 2625 - 2418 - - - - - - - - - -
2650 - 2390 2314 2221 2109 - - - 2386 2272 - - 2650 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2675 - 2418 2339 2243 2129 - - - 2409 2292 - - 2675 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2700 - - 2363 2265 2149 - - - - 2312 - - 2700 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2725 - - 2388 2287 2168 - - - - 2332 - - 2725 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2750 - - 2412 2309 2188 - - - - 2352 - - 2750 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2775 - - - 2331 2207 - - - - 2372 - - 2775 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2800 - - - 2352 2226 - - - - 2392 - - 2800 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2825 - - - 2374 2246 - - - - 2411 - - 2825 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2850 - - - 2396 2265 - - - - - - - 2850 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2875 - - - 2418 2285 - - - - - - - 2875 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2900 - - - - 2304 - - - - - - - 2900 - - - - - - - - - - - -

METRIC
4.1-15

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3A - Corrected TODA [m] for 15° FLAPS
4.1-16

Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 851 818 777 714 637 957 920 874 803 717 1096 1053 1000 919 820 1179 1132 1075 987 881 1269 1218 1157 1062 947
1025 873 838 796 732 652 982 943 896 823 735 1125 1080 1025 941 840 1210 1161 1102 1012 902 1303 1250 1186 1088 970
1050 896 859 816 749 667 1007 967 918 842 751 1154 1107 1050 964 859 1241 1191 1129 1036 923 1337 1282 1215 1114 992
1075 918 880 835 766 682 1033 990 939 862 768 1183 1134 1075 986 878 1274 1220 1156 1060 944 1372 1314 1244 1140 1015
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 941 901 854 783 697 1059 1014 961 881 785 1213 1161 1100 1008 898 1306 1249 1183 1084 964 1407 1346 1274 1166 1037
1125 963 922 873 800 712 1084 1038 983 900 802 1242 1189 1125 1030 917 1338 1279 1210 1108 985 1442 1378 1303 1192 1059
1150 986 943 893 817 727 1110 1061 1004 920 818 1272 1216 1150 1052 936 1370 1309 1237 1132 1006 1477 1411 1333 1218 1082
1175 1009 964 912 834 742 1135 1085 1026 939 835 1302 1243 1175 1074 955 1402 1339 1265 1155 1027 1512 1443 1362 1244 1104
1200 1031 985 931 851 757 1161 1109 1047 958 852 1332 1271 1200 1096 974 1435 1369 1292 1179 1047 1548 1476 1392 1270 1127
1225 1055 1006 950 868 772 1187 1132 1069 977 869 1362 1298 1225 1118 994 1468 1399 1319 1203 1068 1584 1508 1421 1296 1149
1250 1078 1027 969 885 787 1213 1156 1091 996 885 1392 1326 1250 1140 1012 1501 1429 1346 1227 1088 1620 1541 1451 1322 1171
1275 1100 1048 988 902 801 1239 1180 1112 1015 901 1422 1354 1275 1162 1031 1534 1459 1373 1251 1109 1656 1574 1481 1348 1193
1300 1123 1069 1007 919 815 1265 1204 1134 1034 917 1453 1381 1300 1184 1050 1567 1489 1400 1275 1129 1693 1607 1510 1373 1215
1325 1146 1090 1026 935 830 1291 1228 1155 1053 934 1483 1409 1325 1206 1069 1600 1520 1428 1298 1149 1729 1641 1540 1399 1237
1350 1170 1111 1046 952 844 1317 1251 1177 1071 950 1514 1437 1350 1227 1087 1634 1550 1455 1322 1169 1766 1674 1570 1424 1259
1375 1193 1132 1065 969 859 1344 1275 1198 1090 966 1545 1465 1375 1249 1106 1668 1580 1482 1345 1190 1803 1707 1600 1450 1281
1400 1216 1154 1084 985 873 1370 1299 1220 1109 982 1576 1493 1400 1271 1125 1702 1611 1510 1369 1210 1841 1741 1630 1476 1303
1425 1240 1175 1102 1002 888 1397 1323 1241 1127 998 1607 1521 1425 1293 1143 1736 1642 1537 1392 1230 1878 1775 1660 1502 1325
1450 1263 1196 1121 1018 902 1423 1347 1263 1146 1015 1638 1549 1450 1314 1162 1770 1673 1564 1416 1250 1916 1809 1689 1527 1347
1475 1286 1217 1140 1035 916 1450 1371 1284 1164 1030 1669 1577 1475 1336 1180 1805 1703 1591 1439 1270 1954 1842 1719 1553 1368
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1500 1310 1239 1159 1051 929 1477 1396 1305 1183 1046 1701 1605 1500 1357 1198 1839 1734 1619 1462 1290 1992 1876 1749 1578 1389
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1334 1260 1178 1067 943 1504 1420 1327 1201 1061 1733 1633 1525 1378 1216 1874 1765 1646 1486 1309 2031 1910 1780 1603 1411
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1550 1358 1281 1197 1083 957 1531 1444 1348 1219 1077 1764 1662 1550 1399 1234 1909 1796 1674 1509 1329 2070 1945 1810 1629 1432

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1575 1381 1302 1216 1099 971 1558 1468 1370 1238 1092 1796 1690 1575 1421 1252 1944 1828 1701 1532 1348 2108 1980 1840 1654 1453
1600 1405 1324 1235 1115 985 1585 1492 1391 1256 1108 1829 1719 1600 1442 1270 1980 1859 1728 1555 1368 2148 2014 1870 1680 1475
1625 1430 1345 1253 1131 998 1613 1517 1412 1274 1123 1861 1748 1625 1463 1288 2016 1891 1756 1579 1387 2188 2049 1900 1705 1496
1650 1454 1366 1272 1147 1012 1640 1541 1434 1292 1139 1894 1776 1650 1485 1306 2052 1922 1783 1602 1407 2228 2084 1930 1731 1518
1675 1478 1388 1291 1163 1026 1668 1565 1455 1310 1154 1926 1805 1675 1505 1324 2088 1954 1811 1625 1427 2267 2119 1961 1756 1539
1700 1502 1409 1309 1179 1039 1695 1590 1476 1328 1169 1959 1834 1700 1526 1341 2124 1986 1838 1648 1445 2308 2154 1991 1781 1559
1725 1526 1431 1328 1195 1052 1723 1614 1497 1346 1184 1992 1863 1725 1547 1358 2161 2018 1866 1670 1464 2349 2190 2022 1806 1580
1750 1551 1452 1347 1211 1065 1752 1639 1519 1364 1199 2025 1892 1750 1568 1375 2198 2050 1893 1693 1483 2390 2225 2052 1831 1600
1775 1576 1474 1366 1226 1078 1780 1663 1540 1381 1213 2059 1921 1775 1589 1393 2235 2082 1921 1716 1501 2431 2261 2082 1857 1621
1800 1600 1495 1384 1242 1091 1808 1688 1561 1399 1228 2092 1950 1800 1610 1410 2272 2114 1948 1739 1520 2473 2297 2113 1882 1641
1825 1625 1517 1403 1257 1104 1836 1713 1582 1417 1243 2126 1979 1825 1631 1427 2309 2146 1976 1762 1539 2514 2333 2144 1907 1662
1850 1650 1539 1421 1273 1117 1865 1737 1603 1435 1258 2160 2008 1850 1651 1444 2347 2179 2004 1785 1558 2557 2369 2174 1932 1682
1875 1675 1560 1440 1288 1130 1893 1762 1625 1452 1272 2194 2038 1875 1672 1461 2386 2212 2031 1807 1577 2600 2406 2205 1957 1703
1900 1700 1582 1459 1304 1143 1922 1787 1646 1469 1287 2229 2067 1900 1692 1479 2424 2244 2059 1830 1595 2643 2442 2236 1982 1724
1925 1725 1604 1477 1319 1155 1951 1812 1667 1487 1301 2263 2097 1925 1712 1495 2462 2277 2087 1852 1613 2686 2479 2266 2006 1743
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 3A - Corrected TODA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1950 1751 1625 1496 1334 1168 1980 1836 1688 1504 1315 2298 2126 1950 1733 1511 2501 2310 2114 1875 1631 2730 2515 2297 2031 1763
1975 1777 1647 1514 1349 1180 2010 1862 1709 1521 1329 2333 2156 1975 1753 1527 2541 2343 2142 1897 1649 2774 2553 2328 2056 1782
2000 1802 1669 1532 1365 1192 2039 1887 1730 1539 1343 2369 2186 2000 1774 1544 2580 2377 2170 1919 1667 2819 2590 2359 2081 1802
2025 1828 1691 1551 1380 1204 2069 1912 1751 1556 1357 2404 2216 2025 1794 1560 2620 2410 2197 1942 1685 2864 2627 2390 2106 1822
2050 1853 1713 1569 1395 1217 2098 1937 1772 1573 1371 2439 2246 2050 1814 1576 2660 2443 2225 1964 1702 2909 2665 2420 2130 1841
2075 1880 1735 1588 1410 1229 2129 1962 1793 1590 1385 2476 2276 2075 1834 1592 2701 2477 2253 1986 1720 2955 2702 2452 2155 1861
2100 1906 1757 1606 1425 1241 2159 1987 1814 1607 1398 2513 2306 2100 1854 1609 2742 2511 2281 2008 1738 3002 2741 2483 2179 1881
2125 1933 1779 1624 1439 1253 2189 2013 1835 1624 1412 2549 2337 2125 1874 1625 2783 2545 2308 2030 1756 3048 2779 2514 2204 1900
2150 1959 1801 1643 1454 1265 2220 2038 1856 1641 1426 2586 2367 2150 1894 1641 2824 2579 2336 2052 1774 - 2818 2545 2228 1920
2175 1985 1823 1661 1469 1277 2251 2064 1877 1658 1439 2623 2398 2175 1914 1656 2866 2613 2364 2074 1790 - 2856 2576 2253 1938
2200 2013 1845 1679 1484 1288 2282 2089 1898 1674 1452 2661 2428 2200 1934 1672 2908 2647 2392 2096 1807 - 2894 2607 2277 1957
2225 2040 1868 1698 1498 1300 2313 2115 1919 1691 1465 2699 2459 2225 1954 1687 2951 2682 2420 2119 1824 - 2934 2639 2302 1975
2250 2067 1890 1716 1513 1311 2344 2140 1940 1708 1478 2736 2490 2250 1973 1702 2994 2716 2448 2140 1841 - 2973 2670 2326 1994
2275 2094 1912 1734 1527 1323 2376 2166 1961 1724 1491 2775 2521 2275 1993 1718 3037 2751 2476 2162 1858 - 3013 2701 2350 2013
2300 2122 1935 1752 1542 1334 2408 2192 1982 1741 1504 2814 2552 2300 2012 1733 - 2786 2503 2183 1875 - 3052 2733 2374 2031
2325 2150 1957 1770 1556 1346 2440 2218 2003 1757 1517 2853 2583 2325 2032 1748 - 2821 2531 2205 1891 - - 2764 2398 2050
2350 2178 1980 1789 1570 1357 2473 2244 2024 1774 1530 2892 2615 2350 2051 1763 - 2856 2559 2227 1908 - - 2796 2422 2068
2375 2206 2002 1807 1585 1368 2505 2270 2045 1790 1543 2932 2646 2375 2071 1779 - 2892 2587 2248 1925 - - 2827 2446 2087
2400 2235 2025 1825 1599 1380 2539 2296 2065 1806 1556 2973 2678 2400 2090 1794 - 2928 2615 2270 1942 - - 2859 2471 2106

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2425 2263 2048 1843 1613 1391 2572 2322 2086 1823 1569 3013 2710 2425 2110 1809 - 2964 2643 2291 1958 - - 2890 2495 2124
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2450 2292 2070 1861 1627 1401 2605 2348 2107 1839 1581 3054 2741 2450 2129 1823 - 2999 2671 2313 1974 - - 2922 2519 2141
PERFORMANCE

2475 2321 2093 1879 1641 1412 2639 2375 2128 1855 1593 - 2773 2475 2148 1837 - 3036 2699 2334 1990 - - 2954 2542 2159

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2500 2351 2116 1897 1655 1423 2674 2401 2149 1871 1605 - 2806 2500 2167 1852 - - 2727 2355 2005 - - 2986 2566 2176
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2525 2381 2139 1915 1669 1433 2708 2428 2169 1886 1617 - 2838 2525 2186 1866 - - 2755 2376 2021 - - 3017 2590 2194
2550 2410 2162 1933 1683 1444 2743 2455 2190 1902 1629 - 2870 2550 2205 1880 - - 2784 2397 2037 - - 3049 2613 2211
2575 2441 2185 1951 1697 1454 2778 2481 2211 1918 1641 - 2903 2575 2224 1894 - - 2812 2418 2053 - - - 2637 2229
2600 2472 2208 1969 1711 1465 2815 2508 2232 1934 1653 - 2935 2600 2243 1909 - - 2840 2440 2069 - - - 2661 2246
2625 2503 2232 1987 1724 1476 2851 2535 2252 1950 1665 - 2968 2625 2262 1923 - - 2868 2461 2084 - - - 2685 2264
2650 2535 2255 2005 1738 1486 2888 2562 2273 1966 1677 - 3002 2650 2281 1937 - - 2896 2482 2100 - - - 2708 2281
2675 2566 2278 2023 1752 1497 2924 2589 2294 1981 1689 - 3035 2675 2299 1952 - - 2924 2503 2116 - - - 2732 2299
2700 - 2302 2041 1765 1507 - 2616 2314 1997 1701 - - 2700 2318 1966 - - 2953 2523 2131 - - - 2755 2316
2725 - 2325 2059 1779 1517 - 2644 2335 2012 1712 - - 2725 2336 1979 - - 2981 2544 2146 - - - 2778 2333
2750 - 2349 2076 1792 1527 - 2671 2355 2028 1724 - - 2750 2355 1992 - - 3009 2565 2161 - - - 2801 2349
2775 - 2373 2094 1805 1537 - 2699 2376 2043 1735 - - 2775 2373 2005 - - 3037 2585 2176 - - - 2825 2366
2800 - 2396 2112 1819 1546 - 2726 2397 2058 1746 - - 2800 2392 2019 - - - 2606 2190 - - - 2848 2382
2825 - 2420 2130 1832 1556 - 2754 2417 2074 1757 - - 2825 2410 2032 - - - 2627 2205 - - - 2871 2398
2850 - 2444 2148 1845 1566 - 2782 2438 2089 1768 - - 2850 2428 2045 - - - 2647 2220 - - - 2895 2415
2875 - 2469 2165 1859 1576 - 2811 2458 2104 1780 - - 2875 2447 2059 - - - 2668 2235 - - - 2918 2431
2900 - 2493 2183 1872 1585 - 2839 2479 2119 1791 - - 2900 2465 2072 - - - 2688 2249 - - - 2941 2448

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4.1-18 CHAPTER 4
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4.1.2.2 Maximum Mass for ASDA and TODA

The Tables shall be entered with the corrected ASDA and TODA (Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.1).

Find the limiting mass for the corresponding pressure altitude and temperature.

Remember: The lowest mass - either for ASDA or for TODA - shall be used for determination of the
allowed mass for take-off!
The so obtained mass limit may be further restricted by obstacles
(Sub-Chapter 4.1.5).

NOTE: A higher mass limit may be obtained by using a lower V1, however those relevant data are not
given in the AOM for reasons of simplification and as a conservation.

The following tables are made out for a pressure altitude of 0 up to 10000 ft in intervals of 1000 ft:

Table 4 - shows the maximum mass for ASDA for 5° Flaps.

Table 4A - shows the maximum mass for TODA for 5° Flaps.

Table 5 - shows the maximum mass for ASDA for 10° Flaps.

Table 5A - shows the maximum mass for TODA for 10° Flaps.

Table 6 - shows the maximum mass for ASDA for 15° Flaps.

Table 6A - shows the maximum mass for TODA for 15° Flaps.

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 22946 22623 22317 22023 21670 21299 20947 20505 20100 18836 < MIN < MIN
1025 23319 22986 22671 22367 22081 21720 21356 20897 20477 19761 18367 < MIN
1050 23693 23349 23024 22710 22414 22109 21765 21290 20855 20264 19187 < MIN
1075 24056 23712 23377 23053 22748 22433 22134 21682 21232 20620 20003 18221
1100 24368 24062 23730 23397 23082 22757 22449 22057 21608 20975 20336 18913
1125 24680 24366 24069 23739 23416 23082 22764 22360 21986 21331 20670 19605
1150 24992 24670 24365 24069 23750 23406 23079 22663 22281 21686 21003 20130
1175 25305 24973 24660 24356 24070 23730 23394 22966 22572 22033 21337 20435
1200 25617 25277 24955 24643 24349 24045 23709 23269 22864 22309 21670 20739
1225 25929 25580 25250 24930 24628 24316 24020 23572 23156 22585 22003 21043
1250 26226 25884 25546 25217 24907 24588 24283 23875 23448 22861 22263 21347
1275 26517 26175 25841 25504 25186 24858 24546 24148 23739 23137 22523 21651
1300 26809 26458 26127 25791 25465 25130 24809 24401 24026 23413 22783 21955
1325 27101 26741 26402 26072 25745 25401 25073 24654 24270 23689 23043 22204
1350 27392 27023 26676 26339 26022 25672 25336 24907 24514 23965 23303 22442
1375 27684 27307 26951 26606 26281 25943 25599 25161 24757 24202 23563 22680
1400 27976 27590 27226 26873 26540 26198 25863 25414 25001 24433 23823 22918
1425 28267 27873 27501 27140 26799 26449 26116 25667 25245 24663 24069 23157
1450 28559 28156 27776 27406 27058 26701 26360 25920 25489 24894 24286 23395
1475 28851 28439 28051 27673 27317 26951 26604 26160 25733 25125 24503 23634
1500 29117 28722 28326 27940 27576 27203 26848 26394 25977 25355 24721 23872
1525 29389 28994 28601 28206 27835 27454 27091 26628 26203 25586 24938 24092
1550 (29661) 29244 28876 28473 28095 27705 27335 26861 26428 25817 25155 24291
1575 MAX 29521 29121 28740 28354 27956 27578 27095 26652 26044 25372 24490
1600 MAX (29798) 29374 28995 28613 28207 27822 27329 26877 26256 25589 24689
1625 MAX MAX (29627) 29228 28872 28459 28065 27562 27102 26467 25806 24888
1650 MAX MAX MAX 29485 29103 28710 28309 27796 27326 26680 26022 25088
1675 MAX MAX MAX (29742) 29337 28955 28553 28030 27551 26891 26221 25287
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29571 29173 28796 28264 27776 27103 26420 25485
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29805) 29407 29023 28497 28001 27315 26618 25684
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29641) 29234 28731 28225 27527 26817 25884
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29467 28958 28450 27739 27016 26075
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29700) 29160 28675 27951 27215 26257
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29375 28899 28163 27414 26438
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29590) 29096 28375 27613 26620
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29294 28587 27812 26801
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29511 28799 28011 26983
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29728) 28998 28210 27164
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29182 28408 27345
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29379 28607 27527

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29576) 28806 27708
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28993 27889
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29167 28071
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29350 28252
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29541 28434
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29732) 28615
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28797
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28971
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29131
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29295
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29471
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29647)
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 22331 22027 21648 21265 20903 20565 20199 19460 18355 < MIN < MIN
1025 22685 22370 22063 21686 21310 20959 20580 20163 19242 < MIN < MIN
1050 23038 22713 22396 22082 21718 21354 20960 20528 20050 18645 < MIN
1075 23392 23056 22729 22405 22097 21748 21341 20894 20398 19423 18007
1100 23745 23400 23063 22728 22410 22110 21722 21260 20746 20084 18682
1125 24082 23743 23396 23052 22724 22415 22079 21625 21093 20408 19357
1150 24378 24072 23729 23375 23038 22719 22374 21990 21441 20733 20015
1175 24674 24359 24052 23698 23352 23024 22668 22276 21789 21057 20314
1200 24969 24646 24331 24018 23666 23328 22963 22559 22106 21382 20615
1225 25265 24933 24609 24288 23979 23633 23257 22842 22376 21706 20914
1250 25561 25220 24888 24559 24245 23937 23552 23125 22647 22024 21215
1275 25856 25507 25167 24829 24507 24202 23846 23409 22917 22277 21515
1300 26141 25794 25445 25099 24770 24457 24117 23692 23187 22531 21815
1325 26417 26076 25724 25370 25032 24711 24364 23975 23458 22784 22090
1350 26692 26343 26003 25640 25294 24966 24609 24216 23728 23037 22326
1375 26967 26609 26261 25910 25556 25220 24856 24453 23998 23290 22561
1400 27242 26876 26520 26168 25819 25475 25102 24689 24225 23544 22796
1425 27517 27143 26779 26418 26075 25729 25348 24926 24451 23797 23031
1450 27793 27410 27037 26668 26317 25984 25594 25162 24677 24042 23267
1475 28068 27677 27296 26919 26560 26220 25840 25399 24902 24254 23502
1500 28343 27943 27554 27169 26803 26455 26080 25636 25128 24465 23738
1525 28619 28211 27813 27419 27045 26690 26306 25873 25354 24677 23973
1550 28894 28477 28072 27670 27288 26925 26533 26100 25580 24888 24174
1575 29138 28744 28330 27921 27531 27160 26760 26318 25806 25100 24370
1600 29394 28999 28589 28171 27773 27395 26987 26536 26029 25312 24567
1625 (29650) 29232 28847 28421 28016 27630 27214 26754 26237 25523 24764
1650 MAX 29490 29081 28672 28259 27865 27441 26971 26444 25735 24960
1675 MAX (29748) 29312 28922 28501 28101 27668 27189 26651 25947 25156
1700 MAX MAX 29564 29139 28744 28336 27894 27407 26858 26144 25353
1725 MAX MAX (29816) 29368 28977 28571 28121 27625 27066 26338 25550
1750 MAX MAX MAX (29597) 29187 28806 28348 27843 27273 26531 25746
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29413 29024 28575 28060 27480 26725 25943
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29639) 29228 28802 28278 27688 26919 26127
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29451 29013 28496 27894 27112 26306
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29674) 29210 28714 28102 27306 26485
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29423 28929 28309 27499 26664
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29636) 29118 28516 27693 26843
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29312 28724 27886 27022
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29522 28929 28079 27201
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29732) 29109 28273 27380

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29293 28466 27559
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29493 28660 27738
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29693) 28853 27917
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29031 28096
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29200 28275
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29381 28454
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29568 28633
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29755) 28812
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28982
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29141
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29304
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29477
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29650)
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 21652 21266 20890 20535 20199 19685 18716 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22067 21686 21297 20928 20579 20252 19632 18692 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22400 22082 21704 21322 20960 20621 20211 19537 18199 < MIN < MIN
1075 22733 22406 22085 21715 21341 20989 20565 20153 18943 < MIN < MIN
1100 23067 22729 22399 22084 21722 21358 20919 20492 19687 18381 < MIN
1125 23400 23052 22712 22388 22079 21727 21272 20831 20183 19034 < MIN
1150 23734 23376 23025 22691 22374 22074 21626 21170 20500 19687 18243
1175 24056 23699 23339 22995 22668 22360 21980 21509 20816 20153 18802
1200 24335 24019 23652 23299 22962 22645 22259 21848 21134 20448 19360
1225 24614 24289 23966 23602 23257 22931 22534 22146 21450 20743 19918
1250 24892 24560 24233 23906 23552 23217 22808 22410 21767 21037 20230
1275 25171 24830 24495 24175 23846 23503 23083 22674 22065 21332 20499
1300 25450 25100 24757 24429 24117 23788 23358 22937 22312 21627 20768
1325 25728 25371 25019 24683 24364 24062 23632 23201 22560 21921 21037
1350 26007 25641 25281 24937 24609 24301 23907 23465 22808 22170 21307
1375 26266 25911 25543 25191 24856 24539 24152 23729 23055 22401 21576
1400 26524 26168 25805 25445 25102 24778 24382 23993 23303 22632 21845
1425 26783 26418 26062 25698 25348 25017 24611 24215 23550 22864 22090
1450 27042 26669 26305 25952 25594 25256 24841 24436 23798 23094 22303
1475 27300 26920 26547 26190 25840 25494 25070 24656 24038 23326 22515
1500 27559 27170 26789 26425 26080 25733 25300 24877 24245 23557 22727
1525 27818 27420 27031 26659 26306 25972 25529 25098 24452 23788 22940
1550 28076 27671 27274 26893 26533 26194 25759 25318 24658 24017 23152
1575 28335 27922 27516 27128 26760 26414 25988 25538 24865 24210 23365
1600 28594 28172 27758 27362 26987 26633 26200 25759 25072 24403 23578
1625 28852 28422 28001 27596 27214 26853 26411 25979 25279 24596 23790
1650 29086 28673 28243 27831 27440 27073 26622 26183 25485 24789 24002
1675 29317 28923 28485 28065 27668 27292 26833 26385 25692 24982 24179
1700 29569 29140 28728 28300 27894 27512 27043 26588 25899 25176 24357
1725 (29821) 29369 28963 28534 28121 27732 27254 26789 26097 25368 24534
1750 MAX (29598) 29173 28768 28348 27952 27465 26992 26285 25562 24711
1775 MAX MAX 29397 28991 28575 28172 27676 27194 26474 25755 24888
1800 MAX MAX (29621) 29194 28802 28392 27887 27396 26663 25948 25066
1825 MAX MAX MAX 29413 29013 28611 28097 27598 26852 26128 25243
1850 MAX MAX MAX (29632) 29210 28831 28308 27800 27041 26304 25420
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29423 29032 28519 28002 27230 26480 25598
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29636) 29223 28730 28205 27419 26656 25775
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29430 28937 28407 27607 26831 25953
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29637) 29120 28609 27796 27007 26118
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29308 28811 27985 27183 26278

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29511 29000 28174 27359 26439
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29714) 29176 28363 27534 26600
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29363 28552 27710 26760
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29558 28740 27886 26921
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29753) 28928 28061 27082
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29094 28237 27242
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29260 28413 27403
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29443 28589 27564
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29626) 28764 27724
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28938 27885
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29094 28045
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29250 28206
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29421 28367
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29592) 28528
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28688
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28849
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29001
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29147
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29296
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29453
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29610)
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21285 20893 20526 20176 19594 18808 18106 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 21707 21300 20919 20556 20216 19732 18972 18307 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22098 21707 21313 20936 20584 20252 19839 19121 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22422 22088 21706 21316 20951 20607 20279 19936 18522 < MIN < MIN
1100 22746 22401 22076 21696 21319 20963 20623 20306 19236 < MIN < MIN
1125 23070 22715 22380 22059 21686 21318 20966 20639 19950 18581 < MIN
1150 23394 23028 22683 22353 22041 21673 21310 20971 20288 19203 18035
1175 23718 23342 22986 22646 22326 22022 21653 21304 20597 19826 18578
1200 24035 23656 23290 22940 22611 22297 21997 21636 20907 20206 19122
1225 24306 23969 23593 23234 22895 22573 22265 21969 21217 20493 19666
1250 24576 24236 23897 23528 23180 22849 22532 22235 21526 20780 20103
1275 24847 24498 24168 23822 23465 23125 22799 22494 21835 21066 20367
1300 25118 24760 24421 24097 23749 23401 23066 22753 22113 21353 20633
1325 25389 25022 24675 24342 24029 23676 23334 23012 22356 21640 20898
1350 25660 25284 24928 24588 24267 23952 23601 23272 22598 21926 21163
1375 25930 25546 25182 24834 24505 24190 23868 23531 22840 22167 21428
1400 26186 25808 25436 25079 24742 24421 24113 23790 23083 22393 21693
1425 26437 26065 25689 25325 24980 24651 24336 24041 23325 22618 21958
1450 26688 26307 25943 25570 25218 24882 24560 24257 23567 22844 22176
1475 26939 26550 26182 25816 25456 25112 24783 24474 23810 23069 22386
1500 27190 26792 26416 26056 25694 25343 25006 24691 24043 23294 22595
1525 27441 27035 26650 26283 25932 25573 25230 24907 24246 23520 22805
1550 27692 27277 26884 26509 26156 25804 25453 25124 24448 23745 23014
1575 27942 27520 27118 26735 26375 26031 25676 25340 24650 23971 23223
1600 28193 27762 27353 26962 26594 26243 25899 25557 24853 24164 23433
1625 28444 28004 27587 27189 26813 26455 26113 25773 25055 24352 23642
1650 28695 28247 27821 27415 27032 26667 26317 25990 25258 24540 23851
1675 28942 28489 28055 27641 27251 26878 26522 26189 25460 24728 24051
1700 29160 28732 28289 27868 27470 27090 26727 26387 25662 24917 24226
1725 29392 28966 28524 28094 27689 27302 26932 26585 25865 25105 24400
1750 (29624) 29176 28758 28320 27908 27513 27136 26784 26061 25293 24575
1775 MAX 29401 28982 28547 28127 27725 27341 26982 26246 25481 24750
1800 MAX (29626) 29184 28773 28346 27937 27546 27180 26430 25669 24925
1825 MAX MAX 29402 28988 28565 28148 27751 27378 26615 25857 25099
1850 MAX MAX (29620) 29184 28784 28360 27956 27576 26799 26041 25274
1875 MAX MAX MAX 29394 28991 28572 28160 27775 26984 26212 25449
1900 MAX MAX MAX (29604) 29180 28783 28365 27973 27169 26383 25624
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29383 28984 28570 28171 27353 26554 25798
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29586) 29168 28775 28370 27538 26725 25973
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29363 28971 28568 27722 26896 26134

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29567 29150 28766 27907 27067 26292
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29771) 29335 28958 28092 27239 26451
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29533 29131 28276 27410 26608
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29731) 29309 28461 27581 26767
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29501 28646 27752 26925
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29693) 28830 27923 27083
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29003 28094 27242
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29166 28265 27400
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29336 28436 27558
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29515 28607 27716
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29694) 28778 27874
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28945 28033
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29098 28191
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29252 28349
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29418 28507
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29584) 28666
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28824
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28976
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29120
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29265
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29421
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29577)
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 20537 20177 19560 18743 18019 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20930 20557 20203 19661 18879 18197 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21324 20937 20570 20223 19738 19003 18354 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21717 21317 20937 20577 20238 19809 19110 18101 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22086 21697 21304 20932 20580 20252 19866 18784 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22389 22059 21671 21285 20922 20582 20263 19466 18179 < MIN < MIN
1150 22693 22353 22029 21640 21264 20913 20582 20066 18775 < MIN < MIN
1175 22997 22647 22313 21994 21606 21244 20901 20367 19370 18242 < MIN
1200 23300 22941 22598 22270 21948 21574 21221 20670 19965 18764 < MIN
1225 23604 23235 22882 22545 22225 21905 21540 20972 20263 19286 18137
1250 23908 23529 23167 22820 22492 22183 21860 21273 20542 19808 18588
1275 24177 23823 23451 23095 22758 22441 22140 21575 20821 20164 19040
1300 24431 24097 23735 23370 23024 22699 22390 21877 21101 20422 19491
1325 24685 24343 24016 23646 23290 22957 22639 22141 21380 20681 19942
1350 24939 24589 24254 23920 23556 23214 22889 22377 21659 20940 20207
1375 25192 24834 24492 24163 23822 23472 23138 22614 21939 21199 20444
1400 25446 25080 24729 24393 24074 23730 23388 22850 22172 21457 20681
1425 25700 25325 24967 24623 24296 23988 23637 23087 22391 21716 20918
1450 25954 25571 25205 24853 24519 24205 23887 23324 22611 21975 21155
1475 26192 25816 25442 25083 24741 24420 24114 23560 22831 22185 21392
1500 26427 26057 25679 25312 24964 24636 24322 23797 23051 22390 21629
1525 26661 26284 25917 25542 25186 24851 24531 24028 23271 22594 21866
1550 26895 26510 26143 25772 25408 25066 24739 24226 23491 22799 22082
1575 27130 26736 26361 26002 25630 25282 24948 24423 23711 23003 22270
1600 27364 26963 26580 26212 25853 25497 25156 24621 23931 23208 22458
1625 27599 27189 26799 26424 26069 25712 25365 24819 24126 23413 22647
1650 27833 27415 27017 26635 26273 25928 25573 25016 24310 23617 22835
1675 28068 27642 27236 26846 26477 26131 25782 25214 24493 23822 23023
1700 28302 27869 27454 27057 26681 26328 25990 25412 24677 24022 23212
1725 28536 28095 27673 27268 26885 26525 26182 25610 24861 24193 23400
1750 28771 28321 27892 27479 27089 26722 26372 25807 25044 24364 23588
1775 28993 28548 28110 27690 27292 26919 26563 26004 25228 24535 23777
1800 29196 28774 28329 27901 27497 27116 26753 26184 25411 24705 23965
1825 29415 28989 28548 28112 27700 27313 26944 26364 25595 24876 24128
1850 (29634) 29185 28766 28323 27904 27510 27134 26544 25779 25047 24285
1875 MAX 29395 28976 28534 28108 27708 27324 26725 25962 25218 24442
1900 MAX (29605) 29165 28745 28312 27904 27515 26905 26133 25388 24599
1925 MAX MAX 29365 28951 28516 28102 27705 27085 26299 25559 24756
1950 MAX MAX 29565 29134 28720 28299 27896 27265 26466 25730 24913
1975 MAX MAX (29765) 29324 28923 28496 28086 27445 26632 25900 25070

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX 29528 29100 28693 28277 27625 26799 26065 25228
2025 MAX MAX MAX (29732) 29280 28890 28467 27805 26966 26219 25385
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29477 29065 28658 27985 27132 26373 25542
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29674) 29238 28848 28165 27299 26528 25699
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29426 29024 28345 27466 26682 25856
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29614) 29191 28525 27632 26837 26012
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29369 28705 27799 26991 26153
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29553 28886 27966 27146 26295
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29737) 29048 28133 27300 26436
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29208 28299 27454 26578
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29378 28465 27609 26719
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29553 28632 27763 26861
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29728) 28799 27918 27002
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28961 28072 27144
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29110 28226 27285
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29261 28381 27427
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29423 28535 27568
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29585) 28690 27709
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28844 27851
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28992 27992
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29133 28134
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29277 28275
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29429 28417
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29581) 28558
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28700
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 20190 19568 18727 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20570 20206 19644 18837 18140 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20951 20573 20216 19693 18940 18266 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21331 20940 20570 20219 19741 19015 18372 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 21712 21307 20924 20560 20223 19764 19076 18192 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22071 21674 21278 20902 20552 20218 19779 18832 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22366 22032 21632 21243 20882 20536 20210 19471 18389 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22660 22316 21986 21584 21212 20854 20517 20050 18958 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22954 22600 22264 21926 21541 21171 20824 20341 19526 18379 < MIN < MIN
1225 23248 22885 22538 22208 21871 21489 21131 20632 20045 18876 < MIN < MIN
1250 23543 23169 22813 22473 22156 21807 21438 20924 20318 19374 18388 < MIN
1275 23837 23454 23088 22739 22413 22097 21745 21215 20589 19871 18827 < MIN
1300 24109 23739 23363 23005 22670 22346 22041 21506 20861 20186 19266 18171
1325 24355 24019 23638 23270 22927 22595 22281 21797 21134 20437 19705 18546
1350 24601 24257 23913 23536 23184 22843 22522 22069 21406 20689 20076 18922
1375 24847 24494 24157 23802 23441 23091 22762 22298 21678 20940 20309 19297
1400 25093 24732 24386 24057 23698 23340 23002 22527 21950 21192 20542 19673
1425 25339 24970 24616 24278 23955 23588 23243 22755 22175 21443 20775 20027
1450 25585 25207 24846 24501 24177 23837 23483 22984 22390 21694 21008 20238
1475 25831 25445 25075 24722 24392 24071 23724 23212 22604 21946 21241 20450
1500 26070 25683 25305 24944 24606 24279 23964 23441 22819 22156 21474 20661
1525 26297 25920 25535 25166 24821 24486 24170 23670 23033 22355 21707 20872
1550 26524 26145 25764 25388 25036 24694 24371 23899 23248 22554 21940 21084
1575 26750 26364 25994 25611 25250 24901 24572 24106 23462 22753 22137 21295
1600 26977 26583 26205 25832 25465 25109 24773 24297 23677 22952 22323 21506
1625 27204 26802 26416 26050 25680 25316 24974 24488 23891 23152 22508 21718
1650 27430 27020 26627 26253 25894 25524 25174 24679 24088 23351 22693 21929
1675 27657 27239 26838 26457 26100 25731 25375 24870 24267 23550 22879 22112
1700 27884 27458 27049 26660 26296 25939 25576 25061 24447 23749 23064 22282
1725 28111 27677 27260 26864 26493 26134 25777 25252 24626 23948 23250 22450
1750 28337 27895 27471 27067 26689 26323 25978 25443 24805 24123 23435 22620
1775 28564 28114 27682 27271 26886 26513 26163 25634 24984 24289 23620 22789
1800 28791 28333 27893 27474 27082 26702 26345 25825 25163 24455 23805 22957
1825 29003 28551 28104 27678 27278 26892 26529 26014 25342 24621 23991 23127
1850 29200 28770 28314 27881 27475 27081 26711 26188 25521 24787 24147 23295
1875 29412 28979 28525 28085 27672 27271 26895 26362 25700 24953 24301 23465
1900 (29624) 29168 28736 28288 27868 27460 27077 26535 25880 25120 24456 23634
1925 MAX 29369 28943 28492 28065 27650 27261 26709 26053 25286 24610 23803
1950 MAX 29570 29126 28695 28261 27840 27444 26883 26215 25452 24765 23972
1975 MAX (29771) 29315 28899 28457 28029 27627 27056 26378 25618 24919 24117

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX 29518 29078 28654 28219 27810 27230 26540 25784 25074 24258
2025 MAX MAX (29721) 29255 28850 28408 27993 27404 26702 25950 25229 24399
2050 MAX MAX MAX 29451 29030 28597 28176 27577 26865 26105 25383 24540
2075 MAX MAX MAX (29647) 29202 28787 28359 27751 27027 26255 25538 24681
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29386 28969 28542 27925 27190 26405 25692 24822
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29570 29136 28725 28098 27352 26555 25847 24962
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29754) 29307 28908 28272 27514 26705 26001 25103
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29491 29071 28446 27677 26855 26140 25244
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29675) 29233 28619 27839 27005 26279 25385
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29408 28793 28001 27155 26418 25526
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29583) 28961 28163 27305 26557 25667
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29116 28326 27455 26696 25808
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29272 28488 27605 26836 25949
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29441 28651 27756 26975 26080
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29610) 28813 27905 27114 26207
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28970 28055 27253 26333
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29117 28206 27392 26459
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29264 28356 27531 26585
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29423 28505 27670 26711
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29582) 28656 27809 26838
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28806 27948 26964
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28953 28087 27090
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29091 28226 27216
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29230 28365 27342
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29377 28504 27468
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29526 28643 MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29675) 28783 MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 18764 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 19684 18845 18113 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20233 19702 18912 18215 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 20587 20223 19712 18960 18285 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20942 20564 20210 19705 18982 18343 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 21296 20905 20539 20191 19679 18993 18211 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 21651 21247 20868 20508 20165 19644 18809 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22004 21588 21197 20825 20470 20133 19406 18407 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22279 21930 21526 21142 20775 20427 20002 18939 18027 < MIN < MIN
1225 22555 22211 21855 21459 21081 20721 20282 19472 18501 < MIN < MIN
1250 22830 22477 22144 21776 21386 21015 20562 20002 18975 18044 < MIN
1275 23105 22743 22400 22072 21691 21309 20841 20264 19449 18460 < MIN
1300 23380 23009 22657 22321 21997 21603 21121 20526 19923 18877 < MIN
1325 23656 23275 22913 22568 22237 21896 21401 20788 20205 19294 18351
1350 23931 23540 23170 22816 22476 22150 21681 21050 20449 19711 18715
1375 24172 23806 23427 23064 22715 22380 21961 21312 20693 20069 19079
1400 24402 24060 23683 23312 22955 22611 22190 21574 20937 20295 19443
1425 24632 24282 23940 23559 23194 22842 22410 21836 21181 20521 19808
1450 24862 24504 24164 23807 23433 23073 22630 22077 21426 20747 20098
1475 25092 24726 24379 24046 23672 23303 22851 22284 21670 20972 20305
1500 25323 24948 24593 24252 23911 23534 23071 22491 21914 21198 20513
1525 25552 25170 24808 24460 24126 23765 23292 22698 22126 21424 20720
1550 25782 25392 25022 24667 24326 23996 23512 22905 22319 21649 20927
1575 26012 25614 25236 24873 24526 24189 23733 23112 22513 21875 21134
1600 26222 25836 25451 25081 24725 24382 23953 23319 22707 22080 21342
1625 26434 26054 25665 25288 24925 24575 24145 23526 22900 22260 21549
1650 26645 26257 25880 25494 25125 24767 24329 23733 23094 22440 21756
1675 26857 26461 26086 25701 25325 24960 24513 23940 23288 22620 21964
1700 27067 26664 26282 25909 25524 25152 24697 24123 23482 22800 22137
1725 27279 26868 26478 26105 25724 25345 24881 24295 23675 22980 22303
1750 27490 27072 26674 26294 25924 25538 25064 24468 23869 23159 22469
1775 27702 27275 26871 26483 26113 25731 25249 24641 24052 23339 22635
1800 27913 27478 27067 26672 26295 25924 25433 24814 24214 23519 22801
1825 28124 27682 27263 26861 26477 26105 25616 24986 24376 23699 22967
1850 28335 27886 27459 27050 26659 26281 25801 25159 24537 23879 23133
1875 28547 28089 27655 27239 26842 26456 25985 25332 24699 24049 23299
1900 28758 28293 27851 27428 27023 26632 26153 25504 24861 24199 23465
1925 28962 28496 28048 27617 27206 26807 26320 25677 25022 24349 23631
1950 29145 28700 28244 27806 27388 26982 26487 25850 25184 24499 23797
1975 29337 28904 28440 27995 27570 27157 26654 26021 25346 24649 23963

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 29541 29082 28636 28184 27752 27333 26821 26177 25507 24799 24107
2025 (29745) 29260 28832 28373 27934 27508 26988 26333 25669 24949 24245
2050 MAX 29456 29014 28562 28117 27683 27155 26490 25831 25099 24384
2075 MAX (29652) 29186 28751 28299 27859 27322 26646 25992 25249 24522
2100 MAX MAX 29368 28937 28481 28034 27489 26802 26139 25399 24660
2125 MAX MAX 29557 29104 28663 28210 27656 26958 26285 25549 24799
2150 MAX MAX (29746) 29271 28845 28385 27823 27115 26430 25699 24937
2175 MAX MAX MAX 29454 29014 28560 27990 27271 26576 25849 25075
2200 MAX MAX MAX (29637) 29175 28735 28157 27427 26722 25999 25214
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29344 28911 28324 27584 26867 26134 25352
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29521 29067 28491 27740 27014 26268 25490
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29698) 29223 28658 27896 27159 26403 25628
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29391 28825 28052 27305 26538 25767
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29562 28985 28209 27451 26673 25905
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29733) 29135 28365 27596 26808 26039
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29287 28521 27742 26942 26163
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29451 28678 27888 27077 26286
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29615) 28834 28034 27212 26410
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28984 28180 27346 26534
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29127 28325 27481 26658
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29271 28471 27616 26782
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29425 28617 27751 26906
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29579) 28763 27886 27029
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28908 28021 27153
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29045 28155 27277
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29181 28290 27401
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29321 28425 27524
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29467 28559 27648
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29613) 28694 MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28829 MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28962 MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 18132 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 18932 18215 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 19732 18960 18270 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20219 19705 18965 18325 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 20548 20191 19661 18974 18376 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 20878 20508 20156 19624 18984 18275 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 21207 20825 20461 20123 19593 18836 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21536 21142 20767 20417 20093 19397 18448 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 21866 21459 21071 20710 20376 19957 18949 18110 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 22152 21776 21377 21004 20659 20249 19452 18560 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22409 22072 21682 21298 20942 20519 19953 19009 18124 < MIN < MIN
1300 22666 22321 21987 21591 21225 20789 20229 19459 18521 < MIN < MIN
1325 22923 22568 22229 21885 21508 21059 20482 19909 18918 18120 < MIN
1350 23180 22816 22468 22140 21791 21329 20734 20188 19315 18471 < MIN
1375 23436 23064 22707 22370 22058 21598 20987 20425 19712 18822 < MIN
1400 23693 23312 22946 22601 22281 21868 21240 20661 20059 19172 18286
1425 23950 23559 23185 22832 22503 22109 21493 20898 20279 19523 18589
1450 24173 23807 23424 23062 22726 22322 21745 21134 20497 19873 18892
1475 24388 24046 23663 23293 22949 22535 21998 21371 20716 20129 19196
1500 24602 24253 23902 23523 23172 22748 22199 21607 20935 20332 19499
1525 24817 24460 24118 23754 23394 22961 22399 21843 21154 20534 19802
1550 25031 24667 24317 23984 23617 23174 22599 22063 21373 20736 20064
1575 25246 24873 24517 24179 23839 23387 22799 22252 21592 20939 20248
1600 25460 25081 24717 24372 24052 23600 22999 22439 21810 21141 20432
1625 25675 25288 24916 24565 24238 23812 23199 22627 22023 21344 20616
1650 25890 25494 25116 24757 24423 24021 23400 22815 22198 21546 20800
1675 26095 25701 25315 24949 24609 24199 23600 23003 22372 21748 20984
1700 26292 25909 25515 25142 24795 24377 23800 23191 22547 21950 21168
1725 26488 26105 25715 25334 24981 24555 24000 23379 22722 22122 21353
1750 26685 26295 25914 25527 25167 24732 24167 23567 22897 22285 21536
1775 26881 26483 26104 25719 25353 24910 24334 23755 23071 22447 21720
1800 27077 26672 26286 25912 25539 25088 24501 23943 23246 22609 21905
1825 27274 26862 26468 26095 25724 25265 24668 24109 23421 22771 22072
1850 27470 27050 26650 26270 25910 25443 24835 24266 23595 22933 22220
1875 27667 27239 26832 26445 26087 25621 25002 24423 23770 23096 22368
1900 27863 27429 27014 26620 26256 25798 25169 24579 23944 23258 22517
1925 28059 27617 27196 26795 26425 25976 25336 24736 24099 23420 22665
1950 28255 27806 27378 26970 26594 26139 25503 24892 24245 23583 22813
1975 28452 27996 27560 27146 26763 26300 25670 25049 24390 23744 22962

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 28648 28184 27742 27321 26931 26461 25837 25206 24536 23907 23109
2025 28845 28373 27923 27496 27100 26623 26003 25363 24682 24057 23258
2050 29025 28563 28105 27671 27269 26784 26154 25520 24827 24193 23406
2075 29197 28751 28287 27846 27438 26945 26305 25676 24973 24328 23554
2100 29380 28938 28470 28021 27607 27106 26456 25833 25118 24463 23703
2125 29570 29104 28651 28196 27776 27267 26607 25990 25264 24598 23851
2150 (29760) 29271 28833 28372 27944 27428 26758 26132 25410 24733 23999
2175 MAX 29454 29004 28547 28113 27589 26908 26273 25555 24868 24123
2200 MAX (29637) 29164 28722 28282 27750 27059 26414 25701 25004 24247
2225 MAX MAX 29332 28897 28451 27911 27210 26555 25846 25139 24370
2250 MAX MAX 29509 29055 28620 28072 27361 26696 25992 25274 24493
2275 MAX MAX (29686) 29211 28788 28233 27512 26838 26124 25409 24617
2300 MAX MAX MAX 29377 28953 28394 27663 26979 26254 25544 24741
2325 MAX MAX MAX 29548 29105 28555 27813 27120 26385 25679 24864
2350 MAX MAX MAX (29719) 29256 28716 27964 27261 26515 25814 24988
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29421 28877 28115 27402 26646 25949 25111
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29586) 29027 28266 27544 26777 26075 25235
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29173 28416 27685 26907 26197 25358
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29324 28568 27826 27038 26317 25482
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29482 28719 27967 27169 26438 25605
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29640) 28869 28108 27300 26559 25728
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29012 28249 27430 26680 25852
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29151 28391 27561 26801 25976
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29293 28532 27692 26921 26088
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29443 28673 27822 27043 26198
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29593) 28814 27953 27163 26308
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28953 28084 27284 26418
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29086 28214 27405 MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29219 28345 27526 MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29358 28475 27647 MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29499 28606 27767 MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29640) 28737 MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28867 MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28995 MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 18250 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 18998 18280 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 19746 18976 18315 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 20210 19673 18964 18326 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 20527 20161 19612 18931 18347 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 20845 20467 20118 19536 18912 18208 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21162 20772 20411 20066 19478 18728 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 21480 21077 20704 20348 20021 19248 18470 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 21798 21383 20998 20630 20292 19768 18942 18114 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22090 21688 21291 20912 20563 20143 19414 18536 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 22338 21994 21585 21194 20835 20401 19886 18957 18203 < MIN < MIN
1325 22586 22234 21878 21476 21106 20659 20185 19379 18581 < MIN < MIN
1350 22835 22473 22135 21758 21377 20917 20428 19800 18958 18159 < MIN
1375 23083 22712 22365 22032 21648 21175 20672 20119 19335 18492 < MIN
1400 23331 22952 22595 22253 21920 21433 20916 20347 19713 18824 18109
1425 23579 23191 22826 22476 22151 21691 21159 20574 20051 19157 18402
1450 23827 23430 23056 22698 22365 21950 21403 20801 20263 19489 18695
1475 24063 23669 23287 22919 22578 22165 21647 21028 20475 19822 18988
1500 24271 23908 23517 23142 22792 22369 21890 21256 20687 20090 19282
1525 24478 24123 23748 23363 23006 22573 22106 21483 20899 20286 19575
1550 24685 24323 23978 23585 23220 22777 22299 21710 21111 20482 19868
1575 24892 24522 24174 23807 23434 22981 22493 21937 21323 20677 20099
1600 25100 24722 24366 24024 23648 23185 22686 22131 21535 20873 20279
1625 25307 24922 24559 24210 23862 23389 22879 22312 21747 21068 20459
1650 25515 25122 24751 24395 24063 23593 23073 22493 21960 21264 20639
1675 25722 25322 24943 24580 24242 23798 23266 22674 22137 21459 20819
1700 25929 25521 25136 24765 24421 24002 23459 22855 22307 21655 20999
1725 26125 25721 25328 24951 24599 24172 23652 23036 22476 21850 21179
1750 26314 25921 25521 25136 24778 24342 23846 23217 22646 22037 21359
1775 26504 26110 25713 25322 24956 24512 24032 23398 22815 22194 21539
1800 26693 26292 25905 25507 25135 24683 24194 23579 22985 22351 21719
1825 26882 26474 26089 25692 25313 24853 24355 23760 23154 22507 21899
1850 27072 26656 26264 25878 25492 25024 24516 23941 23324 22664 22064
1875 27261 26838 26439 26057 25671 25194 24677 24101 23494 22822 22209
1900 27450 27020 26614 26225 25849 25364 24839 24252 23663 22979 22354
1925 27640 27202 26789 26393 26025 25535 25000 24404 23832 23136 22499
1950 27829 27384 26964 26562 26187 25705 25161 24555 24002 23293 22644
1975 28019 27566 27139 26730 26349 25875 25323 24705 24143 23450 22790

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 28208 27748 27314 26898 26511 26041 25484 24856 24284 23607 22935
2025 28397 27931 27489 27067 26673 26195 25645 25007 24426 23763 23080
2050 28587 28113 27664 27235 26835 26349 25806 25158 24567 23920 23226
2075 28776 28294 27839 27403 26996 26504 25968 25309 24708 24065 23371
2100 28959 28477 28014 27571 27158 26657 26116 25460 24850 24195 23516
2125 29126 28659 28189 27740 27320 26812 26261 25611 24991 24326 23661
2150 29296 28841 28364 27908 27482 26965 26407 25762 25132 24457 23806
2175 29479 29011 28539 28076 27644 27120 26553 25913 25274 24588 23952
2200 (29662) 29171 28714 28245 27806 27274 26698 26057 25415 24719 24081
2225 MAX 29340 28889 28413 27967 27428 26843 26193 25557 24849 24201
2250 MAX 29516 29048 28581 28129 27582 26989 26329 25698 24980 24322
2275 MAX (29692) 29204 28749 28291 27736 27134 26464 25839 25111 24443
2300 MAX MAX 29369 28918 28453 27890 27279 26600 25981 25242 24564
2325 MAX MAX 29540 29069 28615 28044 27425 26735 26109 25373 24685
2350 MAX MAX (29711) 29219 28777 28198 27571 26871 26236 25503 24806
2375 MAX MAX MAX 29381 28937 28352 27716 27007 26363 25634 24927
2400 MAX MAX MAX 29545 29083 28506 27861 27143 26489 25765 25048
2425 MAX MAX MAX (29709) 29230 28660 28006 27278 26616 25896 25169
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29387 28814 28152 27414 26742 26024 25290
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29545 28964 28297 27550 26869 26141 25411
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29703) 29105 28443 27685 26995 26257 25532
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29247 28588 27821 27122 26374 25652
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29398 28734 27957 27249 26491 25773
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29550 28879 28092 27375 26608 25894
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29702) 29018 28228 27502 26725 26013
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29153 28363 27629 26841 26121
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29291 28499 27755 26958 26229
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29436 28635 27882 27075 26336
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29581) 28770 28009 27191 26444
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28906 28135 27308 26551
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29036 28262 27425 MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29166 28388 27542 MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29297 28515 27659 MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29434 28642 27776 MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29571 28768 MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29708) 28895 MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28985 MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 18331 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 18980 18329 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 19629 18935 18338 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 20126 19540 18903 18319 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 20420 20068 19468 18847 18101 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 20714 20350 20016 19374 18580 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 21007 20632 20287 19901 19059 18377 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 21301 20914 20558 20211 19537 18816 18108 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 21594 21196 20829 20471 20008 19254 18503 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 21888 21478 21100 20732 20254 19692 18899 18191 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 22143 21760 21371 20992 20500 20069 19295 18546 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1375 22373 22033 21642 21252 20746 20302 19690 18900 18189 < MIN < MIN
1400 22604 22255 21914 21512 20991 20534 20047 19256 18504 < MIN < MIN
1425 22835 22478 22146 21773 21237 20767 20266 19611 18820 18145 < MIN
1450 23065 22699 22360 22026 21483 21000 20484 19966 19135 18424 < MIN
1475 23296 22921 22573 22232 21729 21233 20703 20184 19451 18703 18019
1500 23526 23143 22787 22437 21974 21466 20921 20388 19767 18982 18261
1525 23757 23365 23001 22643 22175 21698 21139 20592 20049 19261 18503
1550 23988 23587 23215 22849 22369 21931 21358 20796 20238 19540 18745
1575 24182 23809 23429 23055 22564 22130 21577 21000 20427 19819 18987
1600 24375 24026 23642 23260 22759 22315 21795 21204 20616 20061 19229
1625 24567 24212 23856 23466 22954 22501 22011 21408 20805 20235 19472
1650 24760 24397 24058 23672 23149 22686 22185 21612 20994 20409 19714
1675 24952 24582 24237 23878 23344 22871 22360 21816 21183 20583 19956
1700 25145 24768 24415 24070 23539 23056 22534 22016 21372 20758 20130
1725 25337 24953 24594 24241 23734 23241 22708 22179 21561 20932 20288
1750 25530 25138 24772 24413 23929 23426 22883 22342 21750 21106 20446
1775 25723 25323 24951 24585 24103 23612 23057 22506 21939 21280 20605
1800 25915 25509 25129 24756 24266 23797 23231 22669 22103 21454 20763
1825 26098 25694 25308 24928 24428 23982 23406 22833 22255 21628 20921
1850 26273 25880 25486 25100 24591 24139 23580 22996 22407 21803 21080
1875 26448 26059 25665 25271 24753 24293 23754 23159 22559 21977 21238
1900 26624 26227 25843 25443 24916 24448 23929 23323 22711 22122 21397
1925 26799 26396 26020 25615 25078 24602 24086 23486 22863 22263 21555
1950 26974 26564 26182 25787 25241 24757 24231 23650 23015 22403 21713
1975 27149 26732 26343 25958 25404 24911 24377 23813 23167 22544 21872

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4 - Maximum Mass for ASDA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 27324 26901 26505 26118 25566 25065 24522 23976 23319 22685 22024
2025 27500 27069 26667 26273 25729 25220 24668 24116 23471 22825 22153
2050 27675 27237 26828 26428 25891 25374 24813 24252 23623 22966 22282
2075 27850 27405 26990 26584 26049 25529 24958 24389 23775 23107 22410
2100 28025 27574 27152 26739 26196 25683 25103 24525 23927 23247 22538
2125 28201 27742 27314 26894 26342 25837 25249 24661 24066 23388 22667
2150 28376 27910 27476 27049 26489 25992 25394 24797 24192 23529 22796
2175 28551 28079 27637 27204 26636 26132 25540 24933 24319 23670 22924
2200 28726 28247 27799 27360 26782 26271 25685 25069 24446 23810 23053
2225 28901 28416 27961 27515 26929 26410 25831 25206 24572 23951 23181
2250 29059 28584 28123 27671 27076 26549 25976 25342 24699 24076 23310
2275 29215 28752 28284 27826 27222 26687 26109 25478 24825 24194 23438
2300 29381 28920 28446 27981 27369 26826 26239 25614 24952 24311 23567
2325 29552 29071 28608 28137 27516 26965 26369 25750 25079 24428 23695
2350 (29723) 29222 28770 28292 27662 27104 26500 25886 25205 24545 23824
2375 MAX 29383 28930 28447 27809 27243 26631 26020 25332 24662 23953
2400 MAX 29548 29076 28602 27956 27382 26761 26142 25459 24779 24067
2425 MAX (29713) 29223 28758 28102 27521 26891 26264 25585 24897 24174
2450 MAX MAX 29379 28913 28249 27660 27022 26386 25712 25014 24282
2475 MAX MAX 29538 29056 28396 27799 27152 26507 25838 25131 24389
2500 MAX MAX (29697) 29198 28542 27938 27283 26629 25965 25248 24495
2525 MAX MAX MAX 29346 28689 28077 27413 26751 26082 25365 24602
2550 MAX MAX MAX 29500 28836 28216 27543 26873 26195 25482 24709
2575 MAX MAX MAX (29654) 28978 28355 27674 26994 26307 25599 24816
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29115 28494 27804 27116 26420 25716 24923
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29251 28632 27935 27238 26533 25834 25030
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29397 28772 28065 27360 26646 25951 25137
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29543 28910 28196 27482 26759 26061 25244
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29689) 29042 28326 27604 26872 26164 25351
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29174 28456 27725 26984 26268 25458
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29309 28587 27847 27097 26373 MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29448 28717 27969 27210 26476 MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29587) 28848 28091 27323 26580 MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28976 28212 27436 26685 MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29102 28334 27549 MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29229 28456 27662 MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29360 28578 27775 MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 18343 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 18949 18317 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 19556 18880 18276 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 20075 19443 18800 18205 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 20358 20003 19325 18691 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 20640 20274 19848 19177 18438 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 20923 20545 20185 19663 18880 18219 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 21205 20815 20444 20075 19322 18621 18045 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 21487 21086 20703 20323 19764 19023 18412 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 21769 21357 20963 20571 20109 19426 18780 18107 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1375 22041 21628 21222 20819 20343 19828 19148 18436 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1400 22263 21898 21481 21067 20577 20127 19516 18765 18172 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1425 22485 22133 21741 21315 20811 20347 19883 19095 18468 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1450 22708 22346 22000 21563 21045 20568 20142 19424 18765 18093 < MIN < MIN
1475 22929 22560 22205 21811 21279 20789 20351 19754 19062 18354 < MIN < MIN
1500 23152 22774 22410 22046 21513 21010 20559 20049 19358 18615 18050 < MIN
1525 23374 22987 22615 22243 21747 21231 20768 20243 19655 18876 18281 < MIN
1550 23596 23201 22821 22439 21981 21452 20977 20438 19951 19136 18512 < MIN
1575 23818 23414 23026 22636 22171 21672 21185 20632 20152 19397 18743 18086
1600 24034 23627 23231 22832 22357 21893 21394 20826 20333 19658 18974 18284
1625 24219 23841 23436 23029 22543 22091 21603 21021 20515 19918 19204 18481
1650 24405 24046 23641 23225 22729 22267 21811 21215 20696 20114 19435 18678
1675 24590 24224 23847 23422 22915 22443 22016 21409 20878 20281 19665 18876
1700 24776 24402 24043 23618 23101 22619 22183 21603 21059 20447 19896 19073
1725 24961 24580 24214 23815 23287 22795 22350 21798 21241 20614 20084 19270
1750 25147 24759 24385 24009 23473 22972 22517 21992 21422 20780 20237 19468
1775 25332 24936 24556 24173 23659 23148 22683 22150 21604 20947 20391 19665
1800 25518 25115 24728 24337 23846 23324 22850 22306 21785 21114 20544 19863
1825 25704 25293 24899 24501 24026 23500 23017 22462 21967 21280 20697 20042
1850 25889 25471 25070 24665 24181 23676 23184 22618 22120 21447 20850 20179
1875 26067 25650 25241 24829 24336 23852 23351 22774 22266 21613 21003 20317
1900 26236 25828 25412 24993 24492 24023 23518 22930 22412 21779 21157 20454
1925 26404 26006 25583 25157 24647 24170 23685 23086 22558 21946 21310 20591
1950 26573 26167 25755 25321 24802 24317 23852 23243 22705 22091 21463 20729
1975 26741 26329 25926 25485 24957 24464 24016 23399 22851 22226 21616 20866

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 26910 26490 26088 25649 25112 24611 24155 23555 22997 22361 21769 21004
2025 27078 26652 26242 25812 25268 24758 24294 23711 23143 22495 21922 21141
2050 27247 26813 26398 25977 25423 24905 24433 23867 23290 22630 22061 21279
2075 27415 26975 26552 26127 25578 25052 24572 24019 23436 22765 22186 21416
2100 27584 27136 26707 26275 25733 25198 24712 24149 23583 22900 22311 21554
2125 27752 27297 26862 26422 25889 25345 24850 24279 23729 23035 22435 21691
2150 27921 27459 27017 26570 26039 25492 24990 24409 23875 23169 22560 21828
2175 28089 27620 27171 26719 26179 25639 25129 24539 24018 23304 22684 21966
2200 28257 27782 27326 26867 26319 25786 25268 24669 24140 23439 22809 22084
2225 28426 27943 27481 27014 26458 25933 25407 24800 24262 23574 22933 22197
2250 28594 28105 27636 27162 26598 26071 25546 24930 24384 23709 23058 22309
2275 28763 28267 27791 27310 26738 26203 25685 25059 24505 23843 23182 22421
2300 28930 28428 27946 27458 26877 26335 25825 25190 24627 23978 23307 22534
2325 29081 28590 28100 27606 27017 26467 25963 25320 24749 24094 23431 22646
2350 29232 28751 28255 27754 27157 26599 26092 25450 24871 24206 23556 22758
2375 29394 28913 28410 27902 27297 26730 26217 25580 24993 24319 23680 22871
2400 29559 29059 28565 28050 27436 26862 26341 25710 25114 24431 23805 22983
2425 (29724) 29206 28719 28198 27576 26994 26466 25840 25236 24543 23930 23095
2450 MAX 29360 28875 28346 27715 27126 26590 25970 25358 24655 24045 23208
2475 MAX 29519 29020 28494 27855 27258 26715 26089 25480 24767 24149 23320
2500 MAX (29678) 29162 28642 27995 27390 26839 26205 25602 24879 24252 23432
2525 MAX MAX 29307 28790 28134 27522 26964 26321 25723 24992 24356 23545
2550 MAX MAX 29460 28936 28274 27654 27088 26437 25846 25104 24459 23657
2575 MAX MAX (29613) 29074 28414 27785 27213 26554 25968 25216 24563 23769
2600 MAX MAX MAX 29211 28553 27917 27338 26670 26080 25328 24667 23882
2625 MAX MAX MAX 29355 28693 28049 27462 26786 26188 25440 24770 23994
2650 MAX MAX MAX 29502 28833 28181 27587 26902 26296 25553 24874 24088
2675 MAX MAX MAX (29649) 28969 28313 27711 27018 26405 25665 24977 24182
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29101 28444 27836 27134 26513 25777 25081 24275
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29233 28576 27961 27250 26622 25890 25185 24369
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29372 28708 28085 27366 26730 26002 25288 MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29513 28840 28210 27482 26838 26101 25392 MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29654) 28970 28334 27598 26947 26200 25496 MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29097 28459 27714 27055 26300 25599 MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29224 28583 27830 27164 26399 MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29356 28708 27946 27272 26499 MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29490 28832 28062 27380 26598 MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 24000 23699 23414 23137 22876 22624 22383 22070 21721 21078 20403 19037
1025 24263 23997 23704 23419 23150 22891 22643 22321 22023 21367 20671 19516
1050 24525 24252 23994 23701 23425 23158 22903 22571 22265 21656 20939 19995
1075 24787 24507 24243 23983 23699 23425 23163 22822 22507 21944 21208 20238
1100 25050 24762 24491 24227 23974 23692 23423 23073 22749 22183 21476 20478
1125 25312 25017 24739 24468 24212 23959 23683 23324 22991 22410 21745 20718
1150 25575 25272 24987 24709 24446 24193 23943 23574 23233 22636 22010 20959
1175 25837 25527 25235 24950 24681 24421 24174 23825 23475 22863 22220 21199
1200 26079 25782 25483 25191 24915 24649 24395 24064 23717 23089 22430 21440
1225 26288 26030 25731 25431 25149 24877 24617 24278 23959 23316 22640 21680
1250 26496 26232 25978 25672 25383 25105 24839 24492 24171 23543 22851 21921
1275 26705 26436 26180 25914 25618 25333 25061 24706 24378 23769 23061 22126
1300 26914 26638 26378 26123 25852 25561 25283 24919 24584 23996 23271 22314
1325 27122 26842 26575 26315 26069 25789 25504 25133 24790 24189 23481 22502
1350 27331 27044 26773 26507 26256 26013 25726 25347 24996 24382 23692 22690
1375 27540 27247 26970 26699 26443 26196 25948 25561 25203 24575 23902 22878
1400 27749 27450 27168 26891 26630 26378 26136 25774 25409 24768 24095 23066
1425 27957 27653 27366 27083 26817 26559 26313 25988 25616 24961 24274 23254
1450 28166 27856 27563 27276 27004 26742 26491 26162 25821 25154 24453 23442
1475 28375 28059 27760 27468 27191 26924 26668 26333 26022 25347 24632 23630
1500 28583 28262 27958 27660 27378 27106 26845 26504 26188 25540 24810 23818
1525 28777 28465 28155 27852 27565 27288 27023 26675 26353 25733 24989 24005
1550 28953 28668 28353 28044 27752 27470 27199 26846 26518 25926 25168 24165
1575 29124 28842 28550 28236 27939 27652 27377 27017 26683 26096 25347 24325
1600 29293 29011 28738 28428 28126 27834 27554 27188 26848 26251 25526 24484
1625 29452 29179 28902 28620 28313 28016 27732 27359 27014 26405 25704 24644
1650 (29611) 29340 29067 28791 28500 28198 27909 27530 27179 26560 25883 24803
1675 MAX 29493 29232 28950 28687 28380 28086 27701 27344 26715 26050 24963
1700 MAX (29646) 29383 29112 28841 28562 28264 27872 27509 26870 26194 25122
1725 MAX MAX 29531 29272 28997 28734 28441 28043 27674 27025 26338 25282
1750 MAX MAX (29679) 29415 29155 28883 28618 28214 27840 27180 26481 25442
1775 MAX MAX MAX 29558 29306 29037 28776 28385 28005 27335 26625 25601
1800 MAX MAX MAX (29701) 29445 29191 28920 28556 28170 27489 26769 25761
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29584) 29335 29071 28719 28335 27644 26913 25921
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29470 29223 28858 28500 27799 27057 26065
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29605) 29359 29002 28666 27954 27200 26194
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29490 29149 28804 28109 27344 26323
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29621) 29291 28939 28264 27488 26452
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29417 29081 28418 27632 26580
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29544 29224 28573 27776 26709

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29671) 29351 28721 27919 26838
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29473 28847 28063 26967
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29595) 28976 28207 27096
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29110 28351 27224
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29245 28495 27353
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29362 28638 27482
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29477 28765 27611
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29592) 28882 27740
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29006 27869
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29131 27997
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29256 28126
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29365 28255
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29474 28384
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29583) 28513
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28642
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28757
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28865
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28974
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29086
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29198
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29306
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29407
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29508
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29609)
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23433 23146 22872 22607 22356 22121 21823 21453 20969 20238 19025
1025 23724 23428 23146 22874 22615 22373 22105 21753 21255 20501 19503
1050 24013 23711 23420 23141 22875 22625 22350 22042 21540 20764 19981
1075 24261 23993 23695 23407 23134 22877 22594 22278 21826 21027 20231
1100 24509 24235 23969 23674 23393 23129 22839 22513 22087 21290 20471
1125 24758 24476 24208 23940 23652 23382 23083 22749 22311 21553 20711
1150 25006 24717 24442 24177 23912 23634 23327 22984 22535 21816 20952
1175 25254 24959 24676 24404 24146 23886 23572 23220 22759 22062 21192
1200 25503 25200 24910 24632 24367 24118 23816 23456 22983 22268 21432
1225 25751 25441 25145 24859 24588 24333 24052 23691 23207 22474 21672
1250 26000 25682 25379 25087 24809 24548 24260 23927 23431 22681 21912
1275 26197 25923 25613 25314 25030 24763 24468 24139 23656 22887 22119
1300 26395 26131 25847 25542 25252 24978 24677 24340 23879 23093 22307
1325 26593 26323 26065 25770 25473 25193 24885 24540 24088 23299 22495
1350 26791 26515 26252 25997 25694 25408 25093 24741 24279 23505 22683
1375 26989 26708 26439 26179 25915 25623 25302 24942 24469 23711 22871
1400 27187 26900 26626 26361 26109 25838 25510 25143 24660 23917 23059
1425 27385 27092 26813 26543 26286 26042 25718 25343 24851 24105 23247
1450 27583 27285 26999 26725 26462 26215 25927 25544 25042 24280 23435
1475 27781 27477 27186 26906 26639 26387 26108 25745 25232 24456 23622
1500 27978 27669 27373 27088 26816 26559 26275 25946 25423 24631 23810
1525 28176 27861 27560 27270 26993 26730 26442 26118 25614 24806 23998
1550 28374 28054 27747 27452 27170 26903 26608 26279 25805 24981 24158
1575 28572 28246 27934 27633 27346 27075 26775 26440 25995 25156 24317
1600 28756 28438 28121 27815 27523 27247 26942 26600 26149 25332 24477
1625 28921 28631 28308 27996 27700 27419 27109 26761 26302 25507 24636
1650 29086 28799 28495 28178 27877 27591 27276 26922 26456 25682 24796
1675 29252 28959 28681 28360 28053 27763 27443 27083 26608 25858 24956
1700 29400 29121 28837 28542 28230 27935 27610 27244 26762 26026 25115
1725 29549 29280 28992 28717 28407 28107 27776 27405 26915 26168 25274
1750 (29698) 29423 29150 28866 28583 28279 27943 27566 27068 26309 25434
1775 MAX 29567 29302 29018 28747 28451 28110 27727 27221 26450 25593
1800 MAX (29711) 29441 29173 28891 28623 28276 27888 27374 26591 25753
1825 MAX MAX (29580) 29319 29041 28775 28443 28049 27527 26732 25912
1850 MAX MAX MAX 29453 29192 28915 28610 28210 27680 26873 26058
1875 MAX MAX MAX (29587) 29331 29062 28760 28371 27833 27014 26187
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29462 29210 28895 28532 27986 27155 26315
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29593) 29344 29038 28692 28139 27296 26444
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29471 29182 28822 28293 27437 26573
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29598) 29316 28954 28446 27578 26701

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29439 29094 28599 27719 26830
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29563 29234 28740 27860 26959
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29687) 29356 28864 28001 27088
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29476 28993 28143 27217
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29596) 29126 28284 27346
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29259 28425 27474
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29374 28565 27603
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29488 28704 27732
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29602) 28819 27860
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28935 27989
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29058 28118
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29181 28246
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29298 28375
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29406 28504
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29513 28633
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29620) 28749
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28857
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28966
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29078
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29190
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29298
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29399
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29500
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29601)
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 22886 22613 22353 22106 21833 21547 21190 20838 20139 18935 < MIN
1025 23161 22880 22612 22358 22114 21850 21482 21119 20399 19409 < MIN
1050 23436 23147 22871 22610 22358 22120 21774 21401 20660 19883 18406
1075 23710 23414 23131 22862 22603 22358 22052 21682 20919 20180 18819
1100 23985 23680 23390 23113 22848 22595 22281 21964 21180 20419 19232
1125 24222 23947 23649 23365 23092 22834 22511 22193 21440 20658 19645
1150 24457 24183 23908 23617 23337 23071 22740 22414 21700 20896 20030
1175 24691 24410 24143 23869 23582 23309 22969 22634 21960 21135 20245
1200 24926 24638 24364 24103 23826 23547 23199 22855 22172 21374 20460
1225 25160 24866 24585 24317 24060 23785 23428 23076 22376 21613 20675
1250 25395 25093 24806 24532 24269 24020 23657 23297 22580 21852 20890
1275 25630 25321 25027 24747 24477 24223 23886 23518 22783 22071 21105
1300 25864 25549 25248 24961 24686 24425 24099 23739 22987 22257 21320
1325 26079 25777 25469 25176 24895 24628 24294 23959 23191 22444 21536
1350 26266 26003 25690 25391 25103 24831 24489 24154 23395 22630 21751
1375 26453 26185 25911 25606 25312 25034 24685 24341 23598 22817 21966
1400 26640 26367 26106 25820 25520 25236 24880 24530 23802 23004 22141
1425 26828 26549 26282 26028 25729 25439 25075 24717 24005 23191 22309
1450 27014 26730 26459 26200 25938 25642 25271 24906 24178 23377 22477
1475 27202 26912 26636 26371 26117 25845 25466 25093 24351 23564 22644
1500 27389 27094 26813 26543 26284 26038 25661 25281 24524 23751 22812
1525 27576 27276 26989 26715 26451 26200 25856 25469 24697 23937 22980
1550 27763 27458 27166 26887 26618 26363 26041 25657 24871 24106 23148
1575 27950 27640 27343 27058 26785 26525 26198 25846 25044 24264 23316
1600 28138 27822 27519 27230 26952 26687 26355 26027 25217 24422 23483
1625 28325 28003 27696 27402 27119 26850 26511 26178 25390 24581 23651
1650 28512 28185 27873 27574 27286 27013 26668 26329 25563 24739 23819
1675 28697 28367 28050 27745 27453 27175 26825 26480 25737 24898 23987
1700 28851 28549 28226 27917 27620 27337 26982 26631 25910 25056 24131
1725 29008 28723 28403 28089 27786 27500 27138 26782 26067 25215 24273
1750 29166 28872 28580 28260 27953 27662 27295 26933 26206 25373 24415
1775 29316 29025 28744 28432 28120 27825 27452 27084 26345 25532 24557
1800 29455 29179 28887 28604 28287 27987 27608 27234 26485 25690 24700
1825 (29594) 29324 29037 28759 28454 28149 27765 27385 26624 25849 24842
1850 MAX 29459 29189 28899 28622 28312 27922 27537 26764 26006 24984
1875 MAX (29594) 29328 29046 28769 28475 28078 27688 26903 26134 25126
1900 MAX MAX 29459 29193 28905 28637 28235 27839 27043 26261 25269
1925 MAX MAX (29590) 29329 29048 28778 28392 27989 27182 26389 25411
1950 MAX MAX MAX 29456 29192 28910 28548 28140 27322 26518 25553
1975 MAX MAX MAX (29583) 29325 29050 28702 28291 27461 26646 25695

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29448 29190 28829 28442 27600 26774 25837
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29572 29321 28959 28593 27740 26901 25979
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29696) 29441 29095 28734 27879 27029 26099
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29561 29231 28856 28019 27157 26213
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29681) 29351 28983 28158 27285 26329
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29467 29115 28298 27413 26444
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29583) 29246 28437 27541 26559
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29361 28576 27669 26674
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29474 28711 27797 26789
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29587) 28825 27925 26905
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28941 28053 27020
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29062 28181 27135
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29184 28309 27250
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29300 28437 27366
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29406 28565 27481
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29512 28692 27596
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29618) 28799 27711
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28906 27826
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29017 27941
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29128 28056
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29239 28172
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29341 28287
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29443 28402
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29543 28517
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29643) 28632
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28740
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28840
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28939
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29038
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29137
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29236
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29333
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29428
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29524
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29620)
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22634 22363 22106 21821 21523 21236 20959 20699 20051 18703 < MIN
1025 22902 22622 22357 22103 21825 21529 21244 20976 20308 19167 < MIN
1050 23169 22882 22609 22348 22100 21823 21530 21254 20566 19632 18367
1075 23437 23141 22861 22592 22337 22091 21815 21531 20823 20049 18778
1100 23705 23401 23113 22836 22574 22322 22078 21808 21080 20283 19189
1125 23972 23660 23364 23081 22812 22552 22302 22067 21338 20518 19601
1150 24204 23920 23616 23325 23049 22782 22526 22285 21595 20753 20006
1175 24433 24153 23868 23569 23286 23013 22750 22502 21852 20988 20221
1200 24661 24374 24102 23814 23524 23243 22974 22720 22086 21223 20435
1225 24889 24595 24316 24050 23761 23474 23197 22937 22287 21458 20650
1250 25117 24816 24531 24258 23998 23704 23421 23155 22489 21693 20864
1275 25345 25038 24746 24466 24201 23935 23645 23372 22690 21928 21079
1300 25573 25259 24961 24674 24403 24140 23869 23590 22892 22127 21293
1325 25802 25480 25175 24883 24605 24337 24079 23807 23094 22311 21507
1350 26024 25702 25390 25091 24808 24533 24269 24021 23295 22494 21722
1375 26206 25923 25605 25299 25010 24729 24460 24206 23496 22678 21936
1400 26388 26115 25819 25508 25212 24926 24650 24391 23698 22862 22117
1425 26571 26292 26027 25716 25415 25122 24841 24576 23900 23045 22285
1450 26753 26469 26199 25924 25617 25318 25031 24761 24086 23229 22452
1475 26935 26646 26371 26106 25819 25514 25222 24946 24257 23413 22619
1500 27117 26823 26542 26273 26017 25711 25412 25132 24428 23596 22786
1525 27300 27000 26714 26440 26179 25907 25603 25317 24600 23780 22954
1550 27482 27177 26886 26607 26341 26083 25793 25502 24771 23964 23121
1575 27664 27354 27058 26773 26503 26240 25984 25687 24942 24125 23288
1600 27846 27531 27229 26940 26665 26398 26140 25872 25114 24281 23456
1625 28029 27708 27401 27107 26827 26555 26293 26046 25285 24437 23622
1650 28211 27884 27573 27273 26989 26712 26446 26195 25456 24592 23790
1675 28393 28061 27744 27440 27151 26870 26599 26344 25627 24748 23957
1700 28575 28238 27916 27607 27313 27027 26752 26492 25799 24904 24106
1725 28745 28415 28088 27774 27475 27185 26905 26641 25970 25060 24247
1750 28894 28592 28260 27941 27638 27342 27058 26789 26114 25216 24389
1775 29048 28754 28431 28108 27800 27499 27210 26938 26252 25371 24531
1800 29203 28898 28603 28274 27962 27657 27363 27087 26390 25528 24672
1825 29345 29048 28759 28441 28123 27814 27517 27236 26528 25684 24814
1850 29481 29200 28898 28608 28286 27972 27669 27385 26666 25839 24956
1875 (29617) 29338 29045 28759 28448 28129 27822 27533 26804 25995 25098
1900 MAX 29469 29192 28893 28610 28286 27975 27682 26941 26122 25239
1925 MAX (29600) 29328 29036 28756 28444 28128 27830 27079 26248 25381
1950 MAX MAX 29455 29180 28887 28601 28281 27979 27218 26373 25523
1975 MAX MAX (29582) 29314 29025 28745 28434 28128 27356 26500 25665

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX 29438 29166 28873 28587 28277 27493 26625 25806
2025 MAX MAX MAX 29561 29299 29006 28730 28426 27631 26751 25948
2050 MAX MAX MAX (29684) 29419 29143 28854 28574 27769 26877 26072
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29539 29277 28983 28717 27907 27003 26188
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29659) 29394 29115 28837 28045 27129 26302
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29511 29249 28961 28183 27255 26417
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29628) 29364 29091 28321 27380 26532
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29478 29220 28459 27507 26647
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29592) 29337 28597 27632 26761
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29448 28727 27758 26876
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29560 28840 27884 26991
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29672) 28955 28010 27106
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29076 28136 27221
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29196 28262 27336
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29309 28388 27450
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29415 28514 27565
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29521 28640 27680
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29627) 28753 27795
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28859 27910
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28966 28025
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29076 28139
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29185 28254
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29291 28369
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29391 28484
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29491 28599
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29591) 28710
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28810
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28909
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29008
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29107
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29205
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29303
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29399
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29494
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29589)
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22121 21828 21516 21217 20930 20659 20401 19819 18488 < MIN < MIN
1025 22373 22110 21818 21510 21214 20935 20669 20163 18942 < MIN < MIN
1050 22625 22354 22094 21803 21499 21211 20937 20416 19397 18199 < MIN
1075 22878 22599 22331 22075 21783 21487 21205 20670 19852 18603 < MIN
1100 23130 22844 22569 22305 22053 21764 21473 20922 20156 19007 < MIN
1125 23382 23088 22806 22535 22276 22031 21741 21175 20387 19411 18134
1150 23634 23333 23043 22765 22499 22248 22007 21428 20618 19815 18487
1175 23886 23577 23280 22995 22722 22464 22218 21681 20850 20115 18840
1200 24118 23822 23517 23225 22945 22681 22428 21934 21081 20326 19192
1225 24333 24057 23754 23455 23168 22897 22638 22146 21312 20538 19545
1250 24548 24265 23992 23685 23391 23113 22848 22345 21543 20749 19898
1275 24763 24473 24195 23915 23614 23330 23058 22542 21774 20961 20136
1300 24978 24682 24397 24124 23837 23547 23268 22741 22004 21172 20327
1325 25194 24890 24599 24319 24051 23763 23479 22939 22185 21384 20518
1350 25409 25099 24801 24515 24241 23980 23689 23137 22366 21595 20709
1375 25624 25307 25004 24711 24431 24167 23899 23335 22546 21807 20899
1400 25839 25516 25205 24907 24621 24351 24093 23533 22727 22014 21090
1425 26043 25724 25408 25103 24811 24536 24272 23731 22908 22179 21281
1450 26215 25933 25610 25299 25001 24720 24450 23929 23089 22344 21472
1475 26387 26113 25812 25495 25191 24904 24629 24108 23269 22509 21663
1500 26559 26280 26012 25690 25381 25088 24808 24276 23450 22674 21854
1525 26731 26447 26173 25886 25571 25273 24986 24444 23631 22839 22035
1550 26903 26613 26335 26066 25760 25457 25165 24613 23811 23004 22184
1575 27075 26780 26497 26223 25950 25641 25344 24781 23992 23169 22332
1600 27247 26947 26659 26380 26113 25826 25523 24949 24146 23333 22480
1625 27419 27114 26821 26537 26265 26008 25701 25117 24300 23499 22629
1650 27591 27281 26983 26695 26417 26156 25880 25286 24453 23664 22777
1675 27763 27448 27145 26852 26570 26304 26047 25454 24606 23828 22926
1700 27935 27615 27307 27009 26722 26452 26191 25622 24760 23993 23074
1725 28108 27782 27469 27166 26875 26600 26335 25791 24913 24134 23223
1750 28280 27949 27631 27323 27027 26748 26479 25959 25066 24274 23372
1775 28451 28116 27793 27480 27180 26896 26623 26102 25220 24413 23520
1800 28623 28283 27955 27637 27332 27044 26766 26238 25373 24553 23668
1825 28776 28449 28117 27794 27485 27192 26910 26373 25526 24693 23817
1850 28915 28616 28279 27952 27637 27341 27053 26509 25679 24833 23965
1875 29063 28765 28441 28109 27790 27488 27197 26645 25833 24972 24096
1900 29211 28900 28602 28265 27942 27636 27341 26780 25986 25112 24222
1925 29345 29043 28750 28423 28094 27785 27485 26916 26113 25252 24348
1950 29472 29188 28881 28580 28247 27933 27629 27052 26237 25392 24473
1975 (29599) 29321 29019 28728 28399 28081 27772 27187 26360 25532 24599

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX 29444 29159 28855 28552 28229 27916 27322 26484 25671 24724
2025 MAX 29568 29293 28987 28701 28377 28060 27458 26608 25811 24850
2050 MAX (29692) 29413 29123 28825 28525 28204 27594 26732 25951 24976
2075 MAX MAX 29533 29259 28951 28673 28348 27729 26856 26073 25101
2100 MAX MAX (29653) 29376 29084 28796 28491 27865 26980 26187 25227
2125 MAX MAX MAX 29493 29216 28916 28635 28001 27104 26300 25352
2150 MAX MAX MAX (29610) 29336 29046 28763 28136 27228 26413 25478
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29450 29174 28880 28272 27351 26526 25604
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29564 29297 29003 28407 27475 26640 25729
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29678) 29408 29128 28543 27600 26753 25855
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29519 29253 28679 27723 26866 25980
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29630) 29362 28792 27847 26979 26086
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29471 28904 27971 27092 26188
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29580) 29021 28095 27206 26290
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29140 28219 27319 26393
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29257 28343 27432 26495
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29362 28467 27546 26597
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29466 28591 27659 26699
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29571 28710 27772 26801
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29676) 28815 27885 26903
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28920 27999 27006
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29027 28112 27108
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29135 28225 27210
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29242 28338 27312
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29342 28452 27414
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29441 28565 27517
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29541 28678 27619
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29641) 28778 27721
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28877 27823
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28975 27925
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29072 28027
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29169 28129
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29267 28231
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29362 28334
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29457 28436
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29552 28538
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29647) 28640

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21851 21530 21222 20922 20641 20367 20107 19342 18287 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22128 21832 21515 21206 20916 20634 20366 19834 18733 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22373 22106 21808 21491 21192 20901 20625 20162 19179 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22618 22343 22080 21774 21467 21168 20884 20408 19624 18370 < MIN < MIN
1100 22863 22581 22310 22046 21743 21435 21143 20653 20035 18764 < MIN < MIN
1125 23108 22818 22540 22269 22015 21702 21402 20899 20263 19158 18096 < MIN
1150 23353 23055 22770 22492 22231 21969 21661 21144 20491 19552 18447 < MIN
1175 23598 23293 23001 22715 22447 22185 21920 21389 20719 19946 18798 < MIN
1200 23843 23531 23231 22937 22663 22395 22141 21635 20947 20179 19150 < MIN
1225 24075 23768 23460 23160 22879 22604 22343 21880 21174 20387 19501 18185
1250 24284 24005 23690 23383 23095 22813 22546 22098 21402 20595 19852 18486
1275 24493 24207 23921 23606 23311 23022 22749 22290 21630 20802 20110 18788
1300 24702 24409 24129 23829 23527 23232 22952 22482 21858 21010 20300 19089
1325 24911 24612 24325 24044 23744 23441 23155 22674 22067 21217 20491 19391
1350 25120 24814 24521 24234 23959 23650 23358 22866 22245 21425 20681 19692
1375 25329 25017 24717 24423 24150 23860 23561 23058 22423 21633 20871 19994
1400 25538 25219 24912 24614 24333 24059 23763 23250 22600 21840 21061 20166
1425 25747 25421 25108 24803 24517 24237 23966 23442 22778 22038 21252 20336
1450 25955 25624 25304 24993 24701 24414 24144 23634 22956 22199 21442 20505
1475 26132 25826 25500 25183 24885 24593 24316 23826 23134 22361 21632 20675
1500 26299 26023 25696 25372 25069 24770 24489 24015 23312 22523 21823 20845
1525 26466 26185 25893 25562 25253 24949 24661 24178 23490 22684 22010 21014
1550 26633 26348 26071 25752 25436 25127 24834 24341 23668 22846 22158 21184
1575 26801 26510 26228 25942 25621 25305 25006 24504 23846 23008 22306 21354
1600 26968 26672 26385 26105 25804 25483 25179 24668 24020 23170 22454 21523
1625 27135 26834 26543 26258 25988 25661 25351 24830 24171 23332 22602 21692
1650 27302 26996 26700 26410 26138 25839 25524 24993 24322 23494 22750 21862
1675 27469 27158 26857 26563 26286 26013 25696 25156 24473 23656 22898 22024
1700 27637 27321 27014 26715 26434 26157 25869 25319 24624 23817 23046 22156
1725 27804 27483 27171 26867 26582 26300 26033 25483 24775 23979 23194 22287
1750 27971 27645 27328 27019 26729 26443 26172 25645 24926 24119 23342 22419
1775 28138 27807 27486 27172 26877 26586 26311 25809 25077 24257 23490 22551
1800 28306 27969 27643 27324 27025 26730 26450 25972 25227 24394 23638 22682
1825 28473 28131 27800 27477 27173 26873 26588 26109 25378 24531 23786 22814
1850 28640 28294 27957 27629 27320 27016 26728 26240 25529 24668 23934 22945
1875 28785 28456 28114 27781 27468 27159 26867 26372 25680 24804 24069 23077
1900 28921 28618 28272 27933 27616 27302 27005 26503 25831 24941 24194 23208
1925 29065 28763 28429 28086 27764 27445 27144 26635 25982 25079 24319 23340
1950 29209 28894 28586 28238 27911 27589 27283 26766 26107 25216 24444 23471
1975 29340 29032 28733 28391 28059 27732 27422 26897 26229 25353 24570 23602

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 29463 29173 28860 28543 28207 27875 27561 27029 26351 25490 24695 23734
2025 (29586) 29305 28993 28694 28355 28018 27700 27160 26473 25627 24820 23866
2050 MAX 29425 29129 28817 28503 28162 27839 27292 26595 25764 24945 23997
2075 MAX 29545 29264 28943 28650 28304 27977 27424 26717 25901 25070 24109
2100 MAX (29665) 29381 29076 28778 28448 28116 27555 26839 26031 25196 24219
2125 MAX MAX 29498 29208 28898 28591 28255 27687 26961 26142 25321 24330
2150 MAX MAX (29615) 29329 29025 28726 28394 27818 27083 26253 25446 24442
2175 MAX MAX MAX 29443 29154 28843 28533 27950 27205 26364 25571 24552
2200 MAX MAX MAX 29556 29279 28963 28672 28081 27327 26476 25696 24663
2225 MAX MAX MAX (29669) 29390 29087 28789 28213 27449 26587 25821 24775
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29501 29213 28903 28344 27571 26698 25946 24885
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29612) 29327 29023 28475 27693 26809 26058 24996
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29435 29144 28607 27815 26920 26160 25108
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29544 29264 28730 27937 27031 26262 25218
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29653) 29370 28839 28060 27142 26364 25329
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29477 28950 28182 27253 26465 25440
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29584) 29065 28304 27365 26567 25551
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29179 28426 27476 26669 25662
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29290 28548 27587 26771 25773
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29392 28670 27698 26872 25884
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29495 28776 27810 26975 25995
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29598) 28880 27921 27076 26087
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28984 28032 27178 26178
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29090 28143 27280 26268
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29196 28254 27382 26359
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29298 28365 27483 26449
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29397 28476 27585 26540
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29495 28587 27687 26631
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29593) 28698 27789 26721
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28795 27891 26812
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28893 27992 26903
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28989 28094 26994
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29084 28196 27084
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29179 28298 27175
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29274 28400 27265
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29369 28501 27356
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29463 28603 27447

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 21242 20934 20639 20354 20079 19624 18882 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 21536 21218 20914 20621 20337 20063 19355 18332 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21830 21502 21190 20888 20596 20313 19827 18760 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22097 21787 21466 21154 20854 20563 20151 19189 18164 < MIN < MIN
1100 22328 22056 21741 21421 21112 20813 20389 19617 18550 < MIN < MIN
1125 22558 22279 22013 21688 21370 21063 20626 20023 18935 < MIN < MIN
1150 22789 22502 22229 21955 21628 21313 20865 20244 19321 18204 < MIN
1175 23020 22726 22445 22174 21887 21563 21102 20465 19707 18545 < MIN
1200 23250 22949 22661 22383 22113 21813 21340 20686 20049 18886 < MIN
1225 23481 23172 22877 22591 22316 22049 21578 20907 20253 19228 18116
1250 23711 23395 23093 22801 22518 22244 21816 21128 20457 19569 18415
1275 23942 23618 23309 23010 22720 22440 22042 21349 20661 19910 18714
1300 24147 23841 23525 23219 22923 22635 22228 21570 20865 20137 19013
1325 24343 24055 23741 23428 23125 22831 22414 21791 21070 20323 19312
1350 24540 24245 23957 23636 23327 23026 22600 22009 21274 20509 19611
1375 24736 24435 24147 23846 23529 23222 22786 22182 21478 20695 19910
1400 24932 24625 24331 24047 23731 23418 22972 22355 21682 20882 20117
1425 25129 24815 24515 24224 23934 23613 23158 22527 21886 21068 20286
1450 25325 25005 24699 24402 24115 23809 23344 22700 22070 21254 20455
1475 25522 25195 24883 24580 24287 24003 23530 22872 22229 21440 20623
1500 25718 25385 25067 24757 24459 24170 23716 23045 22389 21626 20791
1525 25915 25575 25250 24935 24631 24336 23902 23217 22547 21813 20960
1550 26089 25765 25434 25113 24803 24502 24075 23390 22707 21999 21128
1575 26246 25955 25618 25291 24975 24668 24233 23563 22866 22144 21297
1600 26404 26116 25802 25469 25147 24834 24391 23735 23025 22288 21465
1625 26562 26269 25986 25646 25318 25000 24549 23907 23184 22433 21633
1650 26719 26421 26136 25824 25490 25166 24707 24068 23343 22578 21802
1675 26877 26574 26284 26002 25662 25333 24864 24214 23502 22722 21970
1700 27034 26726 26432 26144 25834 25499 25022 24360 23661 22867 22107
1725 27192 26879 26579 26287 26005 25665 25180 24506 23820 23012 22238
1750 27349 27031 26727 26431 26144 25831 25338 24653 23979 23157 22369
1775 27507 27184 26875 26574 26282 25997 25496 24799 24117 23301 22499
1800 27664 27336 27023 26716 26420 26132 25654 24946 24252 23446 22630
1825 27822 27489 27170 26859 26559 26266 25812 25092 24386 23591 22761
1850 27979 27641 27318 27003 26697 26400 25970 25238 24521 23735 22891
1875 28137 27794 27466 27146 26835 26534 26103 25384 24656 23880 23022
1900 28294 27946 27614 27288 26974 26667 26231 25530 24790 24021 23152
1925 28452 28099 27761 27431 27112 26801 26358 25677 24925 24143 23283
1950 28609 28251 27909 27575 27251 26935 26486 25823 25059 24266 23414
1975 28752 28404 28057 27717 27389 27069 26613 25969 25194 24388 23544

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 28880 28556 28205 27860 27527 27203 26740 26094 25329 24510 23675
2025 29014 28705 28352 28003 27666 27337 26868 26212 25464 24633 23805
2050 29150 28829 28500 28147 27805 27471 26995 26330 25598 24755 23936
2075 29283 28955 28648 28289 27943 27605 27123 26449 25733 24877 24056
2100 29400 29088 28776 28432 28081 27739 27250 26567 25868 25000 24166
2125 29517 29221 28895 28575 28220 27873 27378 26686 26002 25122 24277
2150 (29634) 29340 29023 28713 28358 28007 27505 26804 26111 25244 24387
2175 MAX 29453 29151 28830 28496 28141 27633 26922 26221 25367 24497
2200 MAX 29568 29277 28949 28635 28275 27760 27041 26330 25489 24607
2225 MAX (29683) 29388 29073 28759 28409 27888 27159 26439 25611 24717
2250 MAX MAX 29499 29198 28872 28543 28015 27278 26548 25733 24828
2275 MAX MAX (29610) 29314 28990 28676 28143 27396 26657 25855 24938
2300 MAX MAX MAX 29423 29110 28789 28270 27514 26767 25978 25048
2325 MAX MAX MAX 29531 29231 28900 28398 27633 26876 26082 25158
2350 MAX MAX MAX (29639) 29340 29016 28525 27751 26985 26181 25269
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29446 29132 28653 27869 27095 26281 25379
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29552 29249 28765 27988 27204 26380 25489
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29658) 29354 28872 28106 27313 26480 25599
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29457 28981 28225 27423 26579 25709
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29561 29092 28343 27532 26679 25819
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29665) 29203 28461 27641 26779 25929
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29308 28580 27751 26878 26032
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29409 28697 27860 26978 26123
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29509 28798 27969 27077 26212
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29609) 28900 28079 27177 26303
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29002 28188 27277 26393
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29104 28297 27376 26483
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29206 28407 27476 26573
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29306 28516 27576 26663
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29402 28625 27675 26753
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29499 28729 27775 26843
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29596) 28826 27874 26933
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28922 27974 27023
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29016 28074 27113
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29109 28173 27203
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29202 28273 27293
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29296 28372 27383

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 20653 20360 20077 19618 19125 18467 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20929 20627 20335 20060 19608 18921 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21205 20894 20593 20310 20045 19375 18392 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21481 21161 20852 20560 20287 19829 18804 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 21757 21428 21110 20809 20529 20144 19216 18285 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22026 21695 21368 21059 20771 20375 19629 18660 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22242 21962 21626 21309 21013 20606 20021 19034 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22458 22179 21885 21559 21255 20836 20236 19409 18318 < MIN < MIN
1200 22675 22388 22111 21808 21496 21067 20451 19783 18650 < MIN < MIN
1225 22891 22598 22314 22046 21738 21298 20666 20083 18982 18005 < MIN
1250 23108 22807 22516 22241 21980 21529 20881 20283 19314 18299 < MIN
1275 23324 23016 22718 22437 22174 21760 21095 20483 19646 18594 < MIN
1300 23540 23225 22920 22632 22363 21991 21310 20683 19978 18888 < MIN
1325 23757 23434 23123 22828 22552 22173 21525 20882 20170 19183 18050
1350 23974 23643 23325 23023 22741 22354 21740 21082 20352 19477 18304
1375 24161 23852 23527 23219 22930 22534 21955 21282 20535 19771 18557
1400 24345 24052 23729 23414 23119 22715 22132 21481 20718 20037 18810
1425 24530 24230 23931 23610 23309 22895 22300 21681 20900 20204 19063
1450 24714 24408 24113 23805 23498 23075 22468 21881 21082 20370 19317
1475 24898 24586 24285 24000 23687 23256 22635 22063 21265 20537 19570
1500 25082 24764 24457 24166 23876 23436 22803 22218 21447 20704 19824
1525 25266 24942 24629 24332 24056 23617 22970 22374 21629 20870 20045
1550 25450 25120 24801 24499 24216 23797 23138 22529 21812 21036 20194
1575 25635 25298 24973 24665 24377 23978 23305 22684 21994 21203 20342
1600 25819 25475 25145 24831 24537 24134 23473 22840 22137 21369 20491
1625 26002 25654 25316 24997 24698 24287 23641 22996 22279 21536 20640
1650 26150 25831 25488 25163 24858 24440 23808 23151 22421 21702 20788
1675 26298 26007 25660 25329 25019 24593 23976 23306 22562 21869 20937
1700 26446 26150 25832 25495 25180 24746 24121 23462 22704 22028 21085
1725 26594 26294 26003 25661 25340 24899 24263 23617 22846 22156 21234
1750 26742 26437 26141 25827 25501 25052 24405 23773 22987 22286 21383
1775 26890 26580 26280 25993 25662 25205 24547 23928 23129 22415 21531
1800 27038 26723 26418 26129 25822 25358 24690 24071 23271 22544 21680
1825 27186 26866 26557 26262 25983 25512 24832 24203 23412 22673 21828
1850 27334 27009 26695 26396 26116 25665 24974 24334 23554 22802 21977
1875 27482 27152 26833 26530 26246 25817 25116 24466 23696 22931 22097
1900 27630 27295 26972 26664 26375 25971 25258 24597 23838 23060 22212
1925 27778 27439 27110 26798 26505 26100 25400 24729 23979 23189 22326
1950 27926 27581 27248 26932 26634 26224 25542 24860 24102 23318 22441
1975 28074 27725 27387 27066 26764 26347 25684 24992 24222 23447 22556

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 28222 27868 27525 27199 26893 26471 25826 25124 24342 23577 22671
2025 28370 28011 27664 27333 27023 26595 25968 25255 24462 23705 22786
2050 28518 28154 27802 27467 27153 26719 26089 25387 24581 23835 22901
2075 28666 28297 27941 27601 27283 26842 26204 25518 24701 23964 23016
2100 28790 28440 28079 27735 27412 26966 26319 25650 24821 24078 23130
2125 28910 28583 28217 27869 27542 27090 26434 25782 24941 24187 23245
2150 29039 28719 28356 28003 27671 27214 26549 25913 25060 24296 23360
2175 29168 28837 28494 28137 27801 27337 26664 26036 25180 24405 23475
2200 29291 28955 28632 28270 27930 27461 26779 26143 25300 24514 23590
2225 29402 29080 28756 28404 28060 27585 26894 26250 25420 24623 23705
2250 29513 29205 28870 28538 28190 27708 27009 26357 25539 24731 23819
2275 (29624) 29320 28988 28672 28319 27832 27124 26464 25659 24840 23934
2300 MAX 29429 29108 28786 28449 27956 27239 26571 25779 24949 24041
2325 MAX 29537 29229 28896 28578 28079 27355 26678 25899 25058 24138
2350 MAX (29645) 29338 29012 28705 28203 27469 26784 26015 25167 24234
2375 MAX MAX 29444 29129 28813 28327 27585 26891 26113 25276 24331
2400 MAX MAX 29550 29245 28921 28451 27699 26998 26210 25385 24428
2425 MAX MAX (29656) 29350 29034 28574 27815 27105 26308 25494 24525
2450 MAX MAX MAX 29453 29147 28696 27930 27212 26405 25602 24621
2475 MAX MAX MAX 29557 29259 28801 28045 27319 26503 25711 24718
2500 MAX MAX MAX (29661) 29361 28905 28160 27426 26600 25820 24814
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29462 29012 28275 27533 26698 25929 24911
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29564 29120 28390 27639 26795 26031 25008
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29666) 29227 28505 27747 26893 26120 25104
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29328 28620 27853 26991 26209 25201
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29427 28729 27960 27088 26298 25298
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29526 28828 28067 27186 26387 25395
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29625) 28928 28174 27283 26476 25491
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29027 28281 27381 26565 25588
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29126 28388 27478 26654 25684
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29225 28495 27576 26743 25781
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29322 28602 27674 26832 25878
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29418 28706 27771 26921 25974
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29513 28802 27869 27010 26058
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29608) 28898 27967 27099 26138
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28989 28064 27188 26217
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29081 28162 27277 26296

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20384 20091 19627 19095 18611 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20652 20349 20065 19576 19071 18374 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20920 20608 20315 20029 19532 18804 18026 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21188 20866 20565 20270 19992 19235 18422 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 21455 21125 20815 20512 20230 19665 18819 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 21723 21384 21065 20753 20463 20049 19215 18272 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 21990 21642 21315 20994 20696 20271 19612 18631 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22202 21901 21564 21236 20929 20492 20004 18989 18118 < MIN < MIN
1200 22412 22125 21814 21477 21163 20714 20213 19348 18442 < MIN < MIN
1225 22622 22327 22050 21719 21396 20936 20421 19706 18766 < MIN < MIN
1250 22831 22530 22246 21960 21630 21158 20630 20035 19091 18065 < MIN
1275 23041 22732 22442 22157 21863 21379 20838 20228 19415 18350 < MIN
1300 23251 22935 22637 22346 22075 21601 21047 20421 19739 18635 < MIN
1325 23461 23138 22833 22535 22258 21823 21256 20615 20035 18920 < MIN
1350 23671 23340 23028 22724 22440 22035 21464 20808 20214 19205 18242
1375 23881 23543 23224 22913 22622 22208 21672 21001 20393 19491 18493
1400 24076 23745 23420 23101 22805 22381 21881 21194 20572 19775 18744
1425 24255 23948 23615 23290 22987 22554 22070 21388 20751 20034 18995
1450 24433 24127 23811 23479 23170 22727 22232 21581 20930 20197 19247
1475 24612 24300 24005 23668 23352 22900 22395 21774 21109 20360 19497
1500 24790 24472 24172 23856 23534 23074 22557 21967 21288 20523 19749
1525 24969 24644 24338 24038 23717 23246 22720 22125 21467 20685 20000
1550 25147 24816 24504 24198 23899 23420 22882 22275 21647 20847 20147
1575 25325 24988 24670 24359 24069 23593 23045 22426 21826 21010 20295
1600 25504 25161 24836 24519 24224 23766 23207 22576 22004 21173 20443
1625 25682 25332 25002 24679 24379 23939 23370 22727 22143 21335 20590
1650 25860 25505 25169 24840 24533 24095 23533 22877 22282 21498 20738
1675 26031 25677 25335 25000 24688 24242 23695 23027 22421 21660 20885
1700 26175 25849 25501 25160 24843 24389 23857 23177 22560 21823 21033
1725 26318 26017 25667 25321 24998 24535 24017 23328 22699 21985 21181
1750 26462 26156 25833 25481 25152 24682 24154 23478 22838 22115 21328
1775 26605 26294 25999 25641 25307 24829 24292 23628 22977 22241 21476
1800 26749 26433 26134 25802 25462 24976 24430 23779 23116 22366 21623
1825 26892 26571 26267 25962 25617 25122 24568 23929 23255 22493 21771
1850 27036 26710 26402 26099 25772 25269 24705 24067 23394 22618 21919
1875 27180 26849 26535 26228 25926 25416 24843 24194 23534 22744 22051
1900 27323 26987 26669 26357 26065 25562 24980 24322 23672 22870 22165
1925 27466 27126 26804 26486 26191 25709 25118 24449 23812 22996 22279
1950 27610 27264 26937 26616 26315 25856 25256 24576 23950 23122 22393
1975 27753 27403 27071 26745 26441 26002 25394 24703 24076 23248 22507

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 27897 27542 27205 26875 26566 26121 25531 24830 24193 23374 22621
2025 28040 27680 27339 27004 26691 26240 25669 24958 24311 23500 22735
2050 28184 27819 27473 27133 26816 26359 25806 25085 24428 23626 22849
2075 28327 27957 27607 27263 26941 26477 25944 25212 24545 23752 22963
2100 28471 28096 27741 27392 27066 26596 26066 25339 24663 23877 23077
2125 28614 28235 27875 27521 27191 26715 26178 25466 24780 24003 23191
2150 28745 28373 28009 27651 27316 26834 26290 25594 24898 24109 23305
2175 28862 28512 28143 27780 27441 26953 26401 25721 25015 24215 23419
2200 28984 28651 28277 27909 27566 27072 26513 25848 25133 24321 23533
2225 29109 28771 28411 28039 27691 27190 26625 25975 25250 24428 23647
2250 29234 28885 28545 28168 27816 27309 26736 26083 25368 24534 23761
2275 29345 29004 28679 28297 27941 27428 26848 26187 25485 24640 23875
2300 29454 29125 28791 28427 28066 27546 26960 26290 25603 24746 23989
2325 29563 29246 28902 28556 28191 27665 27071 26393 25720 24852 24087
2350 (29672) 29353 29018 28685 28316 27784 27183 26497 25838 24959 24183
2375 MAX 29459 29135 28794 28441 27903 27294 26600 25955 25065 24279
2400 MAX 29565 29251 28902 28566 28021 27406 26704 26059 25171 24375
2425 MAX (29671) 29355 29013 28691 28140 27518 26807 26155 25277 24471
2450 MAX MAX 29459 29126 28796 28259 27630 26911 26251 25383 24567
2475 MAX MAX 29563 29238 28901 28378 27741 27014 26347 25489 24663
2500 MAX MAX (29667) 29342 29009 28497 27853 27117 26442 25596 24759
2525 MAX MAX MAX 29443 29118 28616 27964 27221 26538 25702 24855
2550 MAX MAX MAX 29545 29227 28728 28076 27324 26634 25808 24951
2575 MAX MAX MAX (29647) 29329 28829 28187 27428 26730 25914 25047
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29428 28931 28299 27531 26826 26017 25142
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29527 29034 28411 27634 26921 26104 25239
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29626) 29136 28523 27738 27017 26190 25335
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29239 28634 27841 27113 26277 25430
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29337 28739 27945 27209 26364 25527
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29434 28837 28048 27304 26451 25622
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29531 28934 28152 27400 26538 25718
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29628) 29030 28255 27496 26625 25814
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29125 28358 27592 26711 25910
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29221 28462 27688 26799 26005
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29316 28565 27783 26886 26084
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29411 28669 27879 26972 26163
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29506 28765 27975 27059 26241

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 19658 19113 18618 18136 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20081 19595 19079 18575 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20331 20039 19540 19014 18242 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 20582 20280 20000 19453 18648 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20832 20522 20234 19891 19054 18328 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 21082 20764 20467 20169 19460 18704 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 21333 21006 20700 20395 19866 19080 18256 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 21583 21247 20934 20620 20142 19456 18600 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21834 21489 21168 20845 20354 19833 18943 18111 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 22066 21730 21401 21070 20567 20111 19286 18421 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 22262 21972 21634 21295 20779 20312 19630 18732 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22458 22167 21868 21520 20991 20512 19973 19043 18121 < MIN < MIN
1300 22654 22356 22079 21745 21203 20712 20172 19354 18397 < MIN < MIN
1325 22850 22545 22262 21970 21416 20913 20359 19665 18674 < MIN < MIN
1350 23046 22734 22444 22153 21628 21113 20547 19976 18951 18036 < MIN
1375 23242 22923 22627 22328 21840 21314 20733 20160 19227 18279 < MIN
1400 23438 23112 22809 22504 22041 21514 20920 20333 19504 18523 < MIN
1425 23634 23301 22991 22680 22207 21714 21108 20507 19780 18766 < MIN
1450 23830 23490 23174 22856 22372 21915 21295 20680 20033 19009 18070
1475 24022 23680 23357 23032 22537 22090 21482 20854 20191 19252 18281
1500 24188 23868 23539 23207 22703 22246 21669 21027 20350 19496 18492
1525 24355 24049 23722 23383 22869 22402 21856 21201 20509 19739 18703
1550 24521 24209 23904 23559 23034 22558 22033 21374 20668 19982 18914
1575 24688 24370 24073 23735 23200 22714 22179 21548 20826 20134 19125
1600 24854 24530 24228 23910 23365 22870 22324 21721 20985 20278 19336
1625 25021 24691 24383 24073 23531 23026 22469 21895 21144 20422 19547
1650 25187 24851 24538 24223 23696 23182 22615 22053 21303 20566 19758
1675 25354 25012 24693 24371 23862 23338 22760 22188 21462 20710 19969
1700 25520 25172 24848 24521 24023 23494 22906 22322 21621 20854 20110
1725 25687 25332 25003 24670 24164 23650 23051 22457 21779 20998 20239
1750 25853 25493 25157 24819 24304 23806 23196 22591 21938 21143 20369
1775 26016 25654 25312 24968 24444 23962 23342 22726 22075 21287 20498
1800 26150 25814 25467 25117 24584 24100 23487 22861 22198 21431 20627
1825 26285 25974 25622 25266 24725 24232 23633 22995 22321 21575 20757
1850 26419 26109 25777 25415 24865 24364 23778 23130 22444 21719 20886
1875 26553 26238 25932 25564 25005 24497 23924 23265 22567 21863 21016
1900 26687 26368 26070 25714 25145 24629 24058 23399 22690 22006 21145
1925 26821 26497 26195 25862 25285 24761 24181 23534 22813 22117 21274
1950 26955 26627 26320 26009 25426 24892 24304 23668 22936 22228 21403
1975 27090 26756 26445 26130 25566 25025 24427 23803 23059 22340 21533

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 27224 26886 26570 26251 25706 25157 24550 23938 23182 22451 21662
2025 27358 27015 26696 26371 25846 25289 24673 24061 23304 22562 21791
2050 27493 27145 26820 26492 25987 25421 24796 24174 23427 22673 21921
2075 27627 27274 26945 26612 26103 25553 24919 24288 23550 22785 22038
2100 27761 27404 27071 26733 26217 25685 25042 24402 23673 22896 22138
2125 27895 27534 27196 26853 26330 25817 25165 24516 23796 23007 22238
2150 28029 27663 27321 26974 26444 25949 25288 24629 23919 23118 22337
2175 28163 27793 27446 27095 26558 26066 25411 24743 24035 23230 22437
2200 28298 27922 27571 27215 26671 26173 25533 24857 24139 23341 22536
2225 28432 28052 27696 27336 26785 26281 25656 24970 24242 23452 22635
2250 28566 28181 27821 27457 26899 26388 25779 25084 24346 23563 22735
2275 28699 28311 27947 27577 27012 26495 25902 25197 24450 23675 22835
2300 28809 28440 28071 27698 27126 26603 26021 25311 24553 23786 22934
2325 28920 28570 28196 27818 27239 26710 26121 25425 24657 23897 23034
2350 29037 28698 28322 27939 27353 26817 26221 25538 24761 24007 23133
2375 29154 28806 28447 28060 27467 26924 26321 25652 24864 24101 23233
2400 29270 28913 28572 28180 27581 27032 26421 25766 24968 24194 23332
2425 29373 29026 28696 28301 27694 27139 26521 25880 25072 24288 23432
2450 29477 29139 28801 28421 27808 27246 26621 25993 25175 24381 23531
2475 (29581) 29251 28906 28542 27922 27353 26721 26087 25279 24475 23631
2500 MAX 29353 29014 28662 28035 27461 26821 26180 25382 24569 23730
2525 MAX 29455 29123 28769 28149 27568 26921 26273 25486 24663 23830
2550 MAX 29556 29232 28872 28263 27675 27021 26365 25590 24756 23930
2575 MAX (29657) 29333 28975 28376 27782 27121 26458 25693 24849 24024
2600 MAX MAX 29433 29080 28490 27890 27221 26551 25797 24943 24108
2625 MAX MAX 29532 29184 28603 27997 27322 26644 25900 25037 24191
2650 MAX MAX (29631) 29286 28714 28104 27422 26736 26003 25131 24275
2675 MAX MAX MAX 29384 28812 28211 27522 26829 26088 25224 24359
2700 MAX MAX MAX 29482 28911 28319 27622 26922 26173 25318 24442
2725 MAX MAX MAX (29580) 29009 28426 27722 27015 26258 25411 24526
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29107 28534 27822 27107 26343 25505 24609
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29204 28641 27922 27200 26427 25598 24693
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29301 28742 28022 27293 26512 25692 24776
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29396 28837 28122 27386 26597 25786 24860
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29492 28933 28222 27478 26682 25880 24943
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29588) 29024 28322 27571 26767 25973 25027
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29115 28422 27664 26852 26055 25111

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 4A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 19141 18612 18117 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 19624 19072 18555 18025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20054 19532 18993 18439 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 20296 19993 19431 18854 18107 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20538 20230 19869 19268 18490 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 20780 20463 20157 19683 18873 18142 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 21022 20696 20382 20051 19256 18495 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 21265 20930 20607 20266 19639 18848 18174 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21507 21163 20832 20482 20012 19201 18501 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 21749 21397 21057 20698 20215 19554 18827 18007 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 21991 21630 21281 20913 20418 19907 19154 18301 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22182 21863 21506 21129 20621 20141 19480 18596 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 22371 22075 21731 21344 20824 20332 19807 18890 18148 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 22561 22258 21956 21560 21027 20523 20073 19184 18415 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 22750 22440 22141 21776 21231 20714 20253 19479 18682 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1375 22940 22623 22317 21992 21434 20905 20433 19774 18949 18013 < MIN < MIN
1400 23129 22805 22492 22162 21637 21096 20613 20039 19216 18246 < MIN < MIN
1425 23319 22987 22668 22330 21840 21287 20793 20205 19483 18480 < MIN < MIN
1450 23508 23170 22843 22498 22034 21478 20973 20371 19750 18714 < MIN < MIN
1475 23697 23352 23019 22666 22192 21669 21153 20538 20010 18947 18130 < MIN
1500 23887 23534 23194 22835 22350 21860 21334 20705 20165 19180 18335 < MIN
1525 24065 23717 23370 23003 22508 22040 21514 20871 20319 19414 18541 < MIN
1550 24225 23900 23545 23171 22667 22189 21694 21038 20474 19648 18747 < MIN
1575 24386 24069 23721 23339 22825 22337 21873 21204 20629 19881 18952 18039
1600 24547 24224 23896 23508 22983 22486 22042 21371 20783 20068 19158 18215
1625 24708 24379 24061 23676 23142 22634 22181 21538 20938 20208 19364 18390
1650 24868 24534 24210 23844 23299 22783 22321 21704 21092 20348 19570 18566
1675 25029 24688 24359 24010 23458 22932 22461 21871 21247 20488 19775 18741
1700 25190 24843 24508 24153 23616 23080 22601 22029 21402 20627 19980 18917
1725 25351 24998 24657 24296 23774 23229 22741 22158 21556 20767 20115 19092
1750 25512 25153 24805 24438 23933 23377 22880 22287 21711 20906 20242 19268
1775 25673 25308 24954 24581 24077 23526 23020 22416 21866 21046 20368 19443
1800 25833 25462 25103 24723 24211 23675 23160 22545 22016 21186 20495 19619
1825 25994 25617 25252 24866 24345 23823 23300 22674 22136 21325 20622 19795
1850 26125 25772 25401 25009 24479 23972 23440 22803 22255 21465 20749 19970
1875 26255 25927 25550 25151 24613 24102 23579 22933 22375 21605 20876 20093
1900 26384 26066 25699 25293 24747 24228 23719 23061 22494 21745 21002 20205
1925 26514 26191 25848 25436 24881 24353 23859 23191 22614 21884 21129 20318
1950 26644 26316 25997 25579 25015 24479 23999 23320 22733 22019 21256 20430
1975 26774 26441 26118 25721 25149 24604 24117 23449 22853 22126 21383 20543

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 26903 26566 26238 25864 25283 24730 24235 23578 22973 22234 21510 20655
2025 27033 26691 26359 26005 25417 24856 24354 23707 23092 22341 21637 20767
2050 27163 26816 26479 26121 25551 24981 24472 23836 23212 22449 21764 20880
2075 27293 26941 26599 26236 25685 25107 24589 23965 23332 22557 21891 20992
2100 27423 27066 26720 26352 25819 25233 24708 24080 23451 22665 22013 21105
2125 27552 27191 26840 26467 25953 25359 24826 24189 23571 22772 22111 21217
2150 27682 27316 26960 26583 26070 25484 24944 24297 23690 22880 22208 21329
2175 27812 27441 27081 26698 26179 25610 25062 24406 23810 22988 22306 21442
2200 27942 27566 27201 26814 26288 25736 25181 24515 23930 23096 22403 21554
2225 28071 27691 27322 26929 26397 25861 25298 24624 24042 23203 22501 21667
2250 28201 27816 27442 27045 26505 25987 25416 24733 24142 23311 22599 21779
2275 28331 27942 27562 27160 26614 26092 25535 24842 24243 23419 22696 21891
2300 28460 28066 27683 27276 26723 26194 25653 24951 24344 23527 22794 22003
2325 28590 28192 27803 27391 26832 26296 25771 25060 24444 23634 22891 22089
2350 28715 28317 27924 27507 26940 26398 25889 25169 24545 23742 22989 22175
2375 28823 28441 28044 27622 27049 26500 26006 25278 24646 23850 23086 22261
2400 28932 28567 28165 27737 27158 26603 26102 25386 24747 23958 23184 22347
2425 29045 28691 28285 27853 27267 26705 26198 25495 24848 24055 23281 22434
2450 29158 28797 28406 27969 27375 26807 26295 25604 24948 24145 23379 22520
2475 29269 28901 28526 28084 27484 26910 26391 25713 25049 24236 23476 22606
2500 29371 29010 28646 28200 27593 27012 26487 25822 25150 24326 23574 22692
2525 29472 29118 28755 28315 27702 27114 26584 25931 25251 24417 23671 22778
2550 29574 29227 28858 28431 27810 27216 26680 26032 25352 24508 23769 22864
2575 (29676) 29329 28961 28546 27919 27318 26776 26122 25452 24598 23866 22950
2600 MAX 29428 29065 28661 28028 27421 26872 26211 25553 24689 23964 23036
2625 MAX 29528 29169 28765 28137 27523 26969 26300 25654 24780 24052 23123
2650 MAX (29628) 29272 28865 28245 27625 27065 26388 25755 24870 24134 23209
2675 MAX MAX 29370 28965 28354 27727 27161 26478 25855 24961 24215 23295
2700 MAX MAX 29468 29064 28463 27830 27258 26567 25956 25051 24297 23381
2725 MAX MAX 29565 29164 28572 27932 27354 26656 26047 25142 24379 23467
2750 MAX MAX (29662) 29262 28680 28034 27450 26745 26129 25232 24461 23553
2775 MAX MAX MAX 29359 28778 28136 27546 26834 26212 25323 24543 23639
2800 MAX MAX MAX 29454 28875 28239 27643 26923 26295 25414 24625 23725
2825 MAX MAX MAX 29550 28969 28341 27739 27012 26377 25504 24707 23812
2850 MAX MAX MAX (29646) 29062 28443 27835 27101 26460 25595 24789 23898
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29154 28545 27932 27190 26542 25685 24870 23984
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29247 28647 28028 27279 26625 25776 24952 24058

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 24256 24005 23709 23418 23141 22861 22593 22222 21673 20294 18083 < MIN
1025 24594 24336 24087 23807 23520 23231 22953 22570 22216 21105 19515 < MIN
1050 24933 24667 24411 24159 23900 23601 23314 22918 22551 21916 20466 < MIN
1075 25272 24998 24735 24474 24227 23971 23675 23265 22887 22283 21173 19258
1100 25611 25329 25058 24790 24536 24277 24029 23613 23222 22599 21878 20249
1125 25950 25660 25381 25106 24844 24579 24323 23960 23558 22914 22244 20845
1150 26277 25992 25705 25422 25153 24880 24618 24252 23893 23231 22539 21440
1175 26602 26310 26027 25738 25462 25181 24912 24536 24187 23546 22834 22016
1200 26927 26627 26337 26051 25770 25483 25206 24820 24462 23862 23128 22286
1225 27252 26944 26646 26353 26075 25784 25500 25104 24736 24146 23423 22556
1250 27577 27262 26956 26655 26370 26081 25795 25388 25011 24405 23718 22826
1275 27902 27579 27265 26956 26664 26368 26085 25672 25286 24665 24010 23096
1300 28227 27896 27575 27258 26958 26655 26364 25957 25561 24924 24253 23366
1325 28552 28213 27884 27560 27253 26942 26644 26228 25836 25184 24496 23636
1350 28877 28531 28194 27862 27547 27229 26924 26497 26104 25443 24739 23905
1375 29184 28848 28503 28163 27841 27516 27203 26766 26363 25703 24982 24145
1400 29507 29150 28812 28465 28136 27802 27483 27035 26622 25962 25225 24368
1425 (29830) 29462 29108 28767 28430 28089 27762 27304 26882 26207 25468 24592
1450 MAX (29774) 29410 29058 28724 28376 28042 27573 27141 26451 25711 24815
1475 MAX MAX (29712) 29346 29011 28663 28322 27842 27400 26694 25954 25038
1500 MAX MAX MAX (29634) 29287 28947 28602 28111 27659 26937 26183 25262
1525 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29563 29213 28881 28380 27918 27180 26409 25485
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29839) 29503 29142 28649 28177 27424 26635 25709
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29793) 29417 28918 28436 27667 26861 25932
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29692) 29165 28696 27910 27087 26142
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29433 28952 28153 27312 26348
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29701) 29189 28397 27538 26553
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29449 28640 27764 26758
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29709) 28883 27990 26963
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29108 28216 27168
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29340 28442 27374
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29572 28668 27579
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29804) 28894 27784
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29101 27989
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29314 28194
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29548 28399
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29782) 28605
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28810
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29006
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29193

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29395
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23717 23415 23123 22837 22544 22243 21787 20880 19800 < MIN < MIN
1025 24094 23803 23501 23206 22903 22591 22259 21739 20675 18696 < MIN
1050 24418 24156 23880 23575 23262 22940 22596 22226 21453 20040 < MIN
1075 24741 24472 24211 23944 23622 23288 22933 22550 22092 20715 18811
1100 25065 24788 24519 24255 23981 23636 23270 22875 22401 21390 20028
1125 25389 25103 24827 24555 24277 23984 23607 23200 22710 22028 20609
1150 25713 25420 25135 24856 24570 24272 23944 23524 23020 22316 21189
1175 26035 25735 25443 25157 24863 24557 24230 23849 23329 22603 21769
1200 26344 26049 25752 25458 25156 24841 24506 24142 23639 22891 22160
1225 26654 26350 26057 25758 25449 25126 24782 24409 23948 23179 22426
1250 26964 26652 26351 26056 25742 25411 25058 24675 24212 23467 22693
1275 27274 26954 26645 26342 26033 25696 25333 24941 24466 23755 22959
1300 27583 27255 26938 26628 26311 25980 25609 25207 24721 24036 23225
1325 27893 27557 27232 26915 26590 26251 25885 25474 24975 24273 23491
1350 28203 27859 27526 27201 26868 26520 26152 25740 25229 24511 23757
1375 28513 28160 27820 27487 27146 26790 26413 26006 25484 24748 24019
1400 28822 28462 28113 27773 27425 27060 26673 26256 25738 24986 24240
1425 29117 28763 28407 28060 27703 27330 26933 26507 25992 25223 24460
1450 29420 29055 28701 28346 27981 27599 27194 26757 26231 25461 24680
1475 (29723) 29343 28989 28632 28260 27869 27454 27008 26469 25699 24901
1500 MAX (29631) 29262 28918 28538 28138 27714 27258 26707 25936 25121
1525 MAX MAX 29564 29183 28817 28408 27975 27509 26945 26161 25342
1550 MAX MAX (29866) 29469 29081 28678 28235 27759 27183 26381 25562
1575 MAX MAX MAX (29755) 29347 28945 28495 28010 27420 26602 25782
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29613) 29193 28756 28260 27659 26822 26002
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29464 29008 28511 27897 27042 26204
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29735) 29247 28761 28134 27262 26407
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 29003 28372 27483 26608
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29785) 29233 28610 27703 26811
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29489 28848 27923 27013
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29745) 29071 28143 27215
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29293 28363 27417
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29540 28584 27619
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29787) 28804 27821
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29015 28023
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29215 28225
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29437 28427
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29659) 28629
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28832
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29023

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29207
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29407
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29607)
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23127 22832 22519 22215 21745 20972 20158 18876 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23506 23201 22877 22562 22243 21837 20957 20176 18000 < MIN < MIN
1050 23885 23570 23235 22909 22580 22264 21756 20914 19348 < MIN < MIN
1075 24214 23939 23593 23257 22916 22590 22218 21652 20333 18301 < MIN
1100 24523 24250 23951 23604 23252 22916 22532 22160 20980 19526 < MIN
1125 24831 24551 24252 23952 23589 23242 22845 22461 21626 20345 18094
1150 25139 24852 24545 24244 23925 23568 23159 22763 22118 20909 19185
1175 25448 25152 24837 24528 24214 23894 23472 23065 22400 21472 20121
1200 25756 25453 25129 24812 24489 24180 23786 23366 22682 22016 20601
1225 26061 25753 25422 25096 24765 24448 24082 23668 22964 22278 21080
1250 26355 26051 25714 25380 25040 24715 24340 23969 23245 22540 21559
1275 26649 26337 26006 25664 25316 24982 24597 24223 23527 22802 22019
1300 26943 26623 26284 25948 25591 25249 24855 24471 23809 23064 22258
1325 27237 26909 26561 26219 25867 25517 25113 24720 24075 23325 22498
1350 27531 27195 26839 26488 26134 25784 25371 24968 24307 23587 22738
1375 27825 27482 27116 26757 26394 26048 25628 25216 24540 23849 22977
1400 28119 27767 27394 27026 26654 26300 25886 25464 24773 24092 23217
1425 28413 28054 27672 27295 26914 26551 26134 25713 25005 24309 23456
1450 28707 28340 27949 27564 27174 26803 26376 25961 25238 24526 23696
1475 28994 28626 28226 27832 27434 27054 26618 26195 25470 24743 23936
1500 29268 28912 28504 28101 27694 27306 26859 26427 25703 24960 24146
1525 29570 29177 28782 28370 27954 27557 27100 26658 25936 25176 24345
1550 (29872) 29462 29048 28639 28214 27809 27342 26889 26156 25394 24544
1575 MAX (29747) 29310 28908 28474 28060 27583 27121 26371 25611 24744
1600 MAX MAX 29572 29155 28734 28312 27825 27352 26586 25827 24943
1625 MAX MAX (29834) 29421 28987 28563 28066 27584 26801 26041 25142
1650 MAX MAX MAX (29687) 29226 28815 28308 27815 27016 26239 25342
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29491 29054 28549 28047 27231 26438 25541
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29756) 29287 28790 28278 27446 26636 25740
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29549 29022 28510 27661 26835 25939
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29811) 29242 28741 27876 27033 26125
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29491 28968 28091 27232 26305
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29740) 29179 28306 27430 26485
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29408 28521 27629 26665
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29637) 28736 27827 26845
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28948 28026 27025
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29144 28225 27204
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29350 28423 27385
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29572 28622 27564
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29794) 28820 27744

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29009 27924
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29189 28104
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29384 28284
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29579) MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22837 22520 22212 21691 20893 20189 19138 18015 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23206 22879 22560 22223 21752 20991 20316 19442 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23575 23236 22907 22558 22231 21793 21065 20428 18654 < MIN < MIN
1075 23944 23595 23254 22894 22556 22233 21814 21132 19964 < MIN < MIN
1100 24255 23953 23601 23230 22881 22547 22229 21835 20603 18750 < MIN
1125 24556 24254 23949 23566 23206 22861 22532 22225 21223 19934 < MIN
1150 24857 24546 24242 23901 23530 23175 22836 22519 21843 20507 18754
1175 25157 24839 24526 24194 23855 23490 23140 22813 22206 21044 19824
1200 25458 25131 24809 24469 24148 23804 23444 23108 22482 21580 20390
1225 25759 25423 25093 24744 24414 24097 23748 23402 22757 22056 20856
1250 26057 25715 25377 25019 24680 24355 24042 23696 23033 22311 21323
1275 26343 26007 25661 25293 24947 24613 24292 23990 23309 22566 21789
1300 26629 26285 25945 25568 25213 24871 24542 24234 23585 22821 22129
1325 26916 26563 26217 25843 25480 25129 24792 24477 23861 23076 22365
1350 27202 26840 26485 26112 25746 25387 25043 24719 24112 23331 22601
1375 27488 27118 26754 26371 26012 25645 25293 24962 24340 23587 22837
1400 27774 27395 27023 26630 26262 25904 25543 25204 24568 23842 23073
1425 28060 27673 27292 26890 26513 26152 25792 25447 24796 24080 23309
1450 28346 27951 27560 27149 26764 26393 26040 25689 25024 24292 23544
1475 28632 28228 27829 27409 27014 26635 26273 25932 25252 24503 23780
1500 28919 28506 28098 27668 27265 26877 26506 26162 25480 24715 24013
1525 29183 28783 28366 27927 27516 27119 26740 26387 25708 24927 24210
1550 29470 29050 28635 28187 27766 27361 26973 26613 25936 25138 24406
1575 (29757) 29311 28904 28446 28017 27603 27206 26838 26151 25350 24603
1600 MAX 29572 29152 28705 28267 27845 27439 27063 26361 25562 24799
1625 MAX (29833) 29417 28961 28518 28086 27673 27289 26571 25773 24995
1650 MAX MAX (29682) 29198 28768 28328 27906 27514 26781 25985 25192
1675 MAX MAX MAX 29460 29011 28570 28140 27739 26991 26179 25388
1700 MAX MAX MAX (29722) 29240 28812 28373 27965 27201 26372 25585
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29498 29042 28606 28190 27411 26565 25781
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29756) 29264 28840 28416 27621 26758 25978
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29515 29059 28641 27831 26951 26157
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29766) 29274 28866 28041 27144 26334
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 29076 28251 27337 26510
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29758) 29285 28461 27530 26687
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29518 28671 27722 26864
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29751) 28881 27915 27041
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29076 28109 27218
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29268 28301 27395
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29484 28494 27571

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29700) 28687 27748
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28880 27925
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29058 28102
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29234 28279
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29428 28456
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29622) MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22217 21684 20854 20126 18975 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22565 22220 21711 20922 20229 19233 18114 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22912 22556 22214 21719 20972 20319 19469 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 23259 22891 22539 22202 21714 21014 20396 19087 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23607 23227 22863 22516 22186 21710 21046 20164 18050 < MIN < MIN
1125 23954 23563 23187 22829 22488 22170 21697 20754 19197 < MIN < MIN
1150 24247 23898 23511 23142 22791 22463 22151 21344 20153 18123 < MIN
1175 24531 24191 23836 23455 23093 22755 22434 21934 20667 19160 < MIN
1200 24814 24466 24131 23768 23396 23048 22717 22238 21180 20085 < MIN
1225 25098 24741 24397 24066 23698 23340 22999 22507 21694 20532 18859
1250 25382 25016 24663 24324 24000 23632 23282 22775 22100 20978 19789
1275 25666 25290 24929 24581 24249 23925 23565 23044 22349 21426 20297
1300 25950 25565 25195 24839 24498 24179 23848 23312 22598 21872 20682
1325 26222 25840 25461 25096 24747 24420 24108 23580 22847 22165 21066
1350 26491 26109 25727 25353 24996 24662 24341 23849 23096 22395 21451
1375 26760 26368 25993 25611 25245 24902 24575 24097 23345 22625 21836
1400 27028 26627 26244 25868 25494 25144 24808 24319 23594 22855 22121
1425 27297 26887 26494 26117 25743 25385 25041 24541 23843 23085 22332
1450 27566 27146 26744 26359 25992 25626 25275 24764 24076 23316 22543
1475 27835 27405 26994 26599 26225 25867 25508 24986 24283 23546 22754
1500 28104 27664 27244 26840 26457 26100 25742 25208 24490 23777 22965
1525 28373 27923 27495 27082 26689 26325 25975 25430 24697 24006 23176
1550 28642 28183 27745 27322 26921 26548 26193 25653 24903 24198 23387
1575 28910 28442 27995 27563 27154 26772 26409 25875 25110 24389 23598
1600 29159 28701 28245 27804 27385 26996 26625 26089 25317 24581 23809
1625 29424 28957 28495 28045 27618 27220 26841 26293 25524 24773 24017
1650 (29689) 29195 28745 28286 27850 27444 27057 26497 25731 24965 24194
1675 MAX 29456 28989 28527 28082 27668 27273 26701 25938 25157 24370
1700 MAX (29717) 29218 28768 28314 27892 27488 26905 26131 25349 24547
1725 MAX MAX 29472 29001 28547 28116 27704 27109 26319 25541 24724
1750 MAX MAX (29726) 29222 28779 28340 27920 27313 26506 25733 24900
1775 MAX MAX MAX 29467 29003 28564 28136 27517 26694 25925 25077
1800 MAX MAX MAX (29712) 29214 28788 28352 27721 26882 26105 25254
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29449 29003 28568 27925 27069 26277 25430
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29684) 29208 28783 28129 27257 26449 25606
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29433 28992 28333 27445 26621 25783
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29658) 29189 28537 27633 26793 25960
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29402 28741 27820 26965 26121
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29615) 28942 28008 27137 26277
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29128 28196 27310 26433

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29321 28383 27482 26589
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29530 28571 27654 26745
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29739) 28759 27826 26901
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28944 27998 27057
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29115 28170 27213
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29288 28342 27369
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29479 28514 MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29670) 28686 MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21739 20875 20121 18910 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22241 21733 20917 20195 19120 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22577 22223 21713 20934 20260 19307 18191 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22913 22548 22200 21674 20951 20313 19476 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23250 22872 22513 22169 21642 20958 20357 19170 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23586 23197 22826 22471 22141 21602 20960 20172 18534 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23923 23521 23139 22772 22432 22107 21564 20723 19647 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 24212 23846 23452 23074 22723 22389 22075 21274 20337 18461 < MIN < MIN
1200 24487 24140 23765 23377 23015 22670 22346 21825 20829 19464 < MIN < MIN
1225 24763 24406 24064 23678 23307 22952 22618 22177 21322 20199 18434 < MIN
1250 25038 24673 24322 23980 23598 23233 22890 22435 21815 20626 19343 < MIN
1275 25313 24939 24579 24232 23890 23514 23162 22694 22152 21052 20104 18016
1300 25589 25205 24836 24481 24150 23796 23433 22953 22395 21479 20477 18826
1325 25864 25471 25093 24729 24390 24064 23705 23212 22639 21906 20850 19634
1350 26132 25738 25351 24978 24630 24296 23977 23470 22882 22175 21224 20175
1375 26392 26003 25608 25226 24871 24528 24206 23729 23125 22399 21597 20494
1400 26652 26254 25865 25475 25111 24761 24430 23988 23368 22623 21970 20813
1425 26911 26504 26115 25723 25351 24993 24655 24205 23612 22848 22191 21132
1450 27171 26755 26356 25972 25591 25225 24880 24419 23855 23072 22398 21451
1475 27431 27005 26597 26206 25832 25458 25105 24634 24082 23296 22605 21770
1500 27691 27255 26838 26437 26067 25690 25329 24848 24284 23521 22813 22053
1525 27951 27506 27078 26669 26290 25923 25554 25063 24487 23745 23021 22241
1550 28211 27756 27319 26901 26514 26143 25779 25278 24689 23969 23228 22429
1575 28471 28006 27561 27132 26737 26358 26003 25492 24891 24161 23435 22618
1600 28731 28257 27801 27364 26960 26573 26210 25707 25093 24349 23643 22807
1625 28984 28507 28042 27596 27183 26788 26417 25921 25296 24536 23850 22995
1650 29223 28758 28283 27828 27406 27002 26623 26124 25498 24723 24048 23184
1675 29488 29000 28524 28059 27630 27217 26830 26320 25700 24910 24222 23372
1700 (29753) 29230 28765 28291 27853 27432 27037 26516 25903 25097 24395 23561
1725 MAX 29486 28998 28523 28076 27646 27243 26712 26095 25284 24569 23749
1750 MAX (29742) 29218 28754 28299 27861 27450 26908 26278 25472 24743 23938
1775 MAX MAX 29463 28980 28523 28076 27657 27104 26461 25659 24917 24106
1800 MAX MAX (29708) 29192 28746 28290 27864 27300 26644 25846 25090 24265
1825 MAX MAX MAX 29423 28964 28505 28070 27496 26827 26030 25264 24423
1850 MAX MAX MAX (29654) 29168 28720 28277 27692 27010 26197 25437 24582
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29387 28933 28484 27888 27193 26364 25611 24741
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29606) 29129 28690 28084 27376 26531 25785 24899
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29333 28897 28280 27559 26698 25958 25058
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29554 29086 28475 27742 26865 26116 25216
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29775) 29277 28672 27925 27032 26269 25375

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29489 28868 28108 27199 26422 25533
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29701) 29050 28291 27366 26575 25692
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29228 28474 27533 26728 25850
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29425 28657 27701 26882 26008
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29622) 28840 27868 27034 26145
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29013 28035 27187 MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29180 28202 27341 MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29356 28369 27493 MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29542 28536 MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29728) 28703 MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 20146 18920 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20944 20199 19078 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21742 20939 20238 19214 18033 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22212 21680 20928 20265 19310 18151 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22526 22171 21617 20906 20274 19367 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22839 22473 22129 21547 20871 20268 19143 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23152 22775 22420 22082 21469 20826 20128 18531 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 23466 23077 22712 22363 22030 21383 20640 19589 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23779 23379 23003 22644 22300 21942 21151 20281 18782 < MIN < MIN
1225 24076 23681 23294 22924 22571 22233 21663 20740 19753 < MIN < MIN
1250 24334 23983 23585 23205 22841 22493 22085 21200 20304 18641 < MIN
1275 24591 24235 23876 23485 23111 22754 22333 21659 20713 19519 < MIN
1300 24849 24483 24138 23766 23382 23015 22582 22060 21122 20161 18396
1325 25107 24732 24378 24038 23652 23275 22830 22294 21530 20517 19186
1350 25364 24980 24619 24270 23922 23536 23079 22528 21939 20873 19976
1375 25621 25229 24858 24502 24159 23796 23327 22762 22186 21228 20299
1400 25879 25478 25098 24733 24383 24047 23576 22996 22405 21584 20609
1425 26128 25726 25339 24965 24607 24263 23824 23230 22623 21940 20918
1450 26369 25975 25579 25197 24830 24479 24061 23464 22842 22168 21227
1475 26611 26208 25819 25429 25054 24695 24267 23698 23060 22369 21536
1500 26852 26440 26055 25660 25278 24911 24473 23932 23279 22571 21845
1525 27093 26672 26278 25892 25501 25127 24680 24138 23498 22772 22092
1550 27334 26904 26500 26114 25725 25342 24886 24333 23716 22974 22277
1575 27576 27136 26724 26329 25948 25558 25093 24528 23935 23175 22462
1600 27817 27367 26946 26543 26158 25774 25299 24722 24128 23377 22647
1625 28058 27599 27170 26757 26364 25990 25505 24917 24311 23578 22832
1650 28299 27831 27392 26971 26569 26188 25712 25112 24493 23780 23017
1675 28541 28063 27615 27185 26775 26386 25918 25307 24676 23981 23202
1700 28782 28294 27838 27399 26980 26583 26113 25502 24859 24153 23387
1725 29014 28526 28061 27613 27186 26780 26300 25697 25041 24322 23572
1750 29234 28758 28284 27827 27391 26978 26488 25891 25224 24491 23757
1775 29482 28983 28507 28041 27597 27175 26675 26077 25407 24660 23942
1800 (29730) 29195 28730 28255 27803 27373 26862 26253 25589 24829 24106
1825 MAX 29426 28949 28469 28008 27570 27050 26428 25772 24998 24262
1850 MAX (29657) 29153 28683 28214 27767 27237 26603 25955 25167 24418
1875 MAX MAX 29369 28897 28419 27965 27424 26778 26122 25336 24573
1900 MAX MAX (29585) 29094 28625 28162 27612 26953 26285 25505 24729
1925 MAX MAX MAX 29293 28830 28360 27799 27129 26447 25674 24884
1950 MAX MAX MAX 29513 29025 28557 27986 27304 26609 25843 25040
1975 MAX MAX MAX (29733) 29212 28754 28174 27479 26772 26010 25196

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29417 28949 28361 27654 26934 26158 25352
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29622) 29128 28548 27829 27097 26306 25507
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29314 28736 28004 27259 26455 25663
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 28923 28180 27421 26603 25818
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29718) 29093 28355 27584 26751 25974
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29264 28530 27746 26899 26112
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29454 28705 27908 27047 26246
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29644) 28880 28071 27195 MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29043 28233 27343 MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29202 28396 27492 MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29372 28558 MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29548 28721 MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29724) MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 19116 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20258 19222 18006 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 20949 20269 19281 18110 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 21640 20911 20260 19324 18231 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22139 21552 20856 20246 19387 18068 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22431 22085 21452 20803 20244 19158 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22722 22365 22022 21359 20763 20108 18551 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23014 22646 22292 21916 21282 20587 19559 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 23305 22927 22562 22221 21802 21065 20241 18924 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 23597 23207 22832 22481 22155 21544 20671 19857 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 23889 23488 23103 22741 22405 22011 21100 20327 18830 < MIN < MIN
1300 24148 23768 23372 23001 22656 22250 21530 20714 19677 < MIN < MIN
1325 24389 24041 23642 23261 22907 22490 21959 21100 20210 18676 < MIN
1350 24629 24272 23913 23521 23157 22729 22203 21486 20548 19443 < MIN
1375 24869 24504 24151 23782 23408 22968 22429 21872 20888 20081 18278
1400 25110 24736 24374 24034 23658 23208 22654 22142 21227 20379 18963
1425 25350 24968 24598 24250 23909 23447 22879 22353 21566 20676 19648
1450 25591 25200 24822 24466 24132 23686 23104 22565 21905 20974 20124
1475 25831 25431 25045 24681 24340 23926 23329 22777 22141 21271 20381
1500 26066 25663 25269 24897 24548 24137 23554 22988 22336 21569 20637
1525 26289 25895 25492 25112 24756 24336 23779 23200 22532 21866 20893
1550 26512 26117 25715 25328 24965 24536 24003 23412 22728 22099 21149
1575 26735 26331 25939 25544 25172 24735 24191 23623 22923 22280 21406
1600 26959 26545 26149 25759 25381 24934 24379 23835 23119 22460 21662
1625 27182 26760 26354 25975 25589 25133 24567 24039 23315 22641 21918
1650 27405 26974 26560 26174 25797 25332 24755 24216 23511 22821 22112
1675 27628 27188 26765 26371 26004 25531 24942 24393 23706 23002 22276
1700 27851 27402 26970 26569 26193 25730 25130 24570 23902 23182 22441
1725 28074 27616 27176 26765 26383 25929 25318 24747 24082 23363 22605
1750 28298 27830 27381 26963 26571 26116 25506 24924 24247 23544 22770
1775 28521 28044 27586 27160 26760 26296 25694 25101 24411 23724 22934
1800 28744 28258 27792 27357 26950 26476 25881 25279 24575 23905 23099
1825 28963 28472 27997 27554 27139 26655 26061 25455 24739 24072 23263
1850 29166 28686 28202 27751 27328 26835 26229 25632 24903 24224 23427
1875 29385 28900 28408 27948 27517 27015 26397 25810 25068 24376 23592
1900 (29604) 29097 28613 28145 27706 27195 26565 25987 25232 24528 23756
1925 MAX 29296 28818 28342 27895 27374 26733 26145 25396 24680 23921
1950 MAX 29517 29014 28539 28084 27554 26901 26301 25561 24833 24072
1975 MAX (29738) 29201 28736 28273 27733 27068 26458 25725 24985 24211

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX 29404 28932 28462 27913 27236 26614 25890 25137 24350
2025 MAX MAX (29607) 29111 28651 28093 27404 26771 26047 25289 24489
2050 MAX MAX MAX 29294 28840 28273 27571 26927 26190 25441 24628
2075 MAX MAX MAX 29496 29019 28452 27739 27084 26333 25593 24767
2100 MAX MAX MAX (29698) 29191 28632 27907 27241 26476 25745 24906
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29375 28812 28074 27397 26620 25897 25045
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29567 28984 28242 27554 26763 26042 25184
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29759) 29148 28410 27710 26906 26173 MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29317 28578 27867 27050 26304 MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29499 28746 28023 27193 26435 MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29681) 28914 28180 27336 MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29066 28337 27480 MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29219 28493 MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29383 28650 MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29550 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29717) MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 19282 18025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 20299 19301 18099 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20943 20270 19312 18145 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 21587 20867 20241 19297 18189 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22101 21464 20797 20201 19285 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22382 22028 21353 20718 20167 19003 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22663 22298 21909 21234 20650 20014 18559 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 22944 22568 22217 21750 21132 20456 19521 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 23226 22839 22478 22129 21614 20899 20201 18825 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 23506 23109 22737 22379 22048 21341 20604 19711 18186 < MIN < MIN
1300 23788 23379 22997 22629 22288 21784 21007 20243 19003 < MIN < MIN
1325 24057 23649 23258 22879 22529 22117 21409 20603 19819 18026 < MIN
1350 24289 23920 23518 23128 22769 22346 21812 20963 20252 18763 < MIN
1375 24521 24157 23778 23378 23010 22575 22116 21324 20575 19501 < MIN
1400 24753 24380 24031 23628 23250 22804 22332 21685 20898 20091 18544
1425 24985 24604 24247 23878 23490 23033 22549 22025 21221 20373 19212
1450 25218 24828 24462 24106 23731 23261 22766 22228 21544 20656 19878
1475 25450 25051 24677 24313 23971 23490 22982 22431 21867 20938 20202
1500 25682 25275 24893 24521 24176 23719 23199 22634 22112 21221 20450
1525 25914 25499 25109 24728 24376 23949 23416 22837 22302 21503 20698
1550 26135 25722 25324 24936 24576 24148 23633 23040 22492 21785 20945
1575 26350 25946 25540 25143 24775 24339 23850 23244 22682 22042 21193
1600 26564 26156 25755 25351 24976 24530 24055 23447 22872 22217 21441
1625 26779 26361 25971 25558 25176 24721 24237 23650 23062 22391 21688
1650 26994 26567 26170 25765 25376 24912 24418 23853 23252 22566 21936
1675 27208 26772 26368 25973 25576 25102 24599 24047 23442 22741 22119
1700 27423 26978 26564 26164 25776 25293 24780 24217 23632 22916 22280
1725 27637 27183 26761 26352 25975 25484 24961 24387 23822 23091 22441
1750 27852 27389 26959 26540 26158 25675 25142 24557 24011 23266 22602
1775 28066 27594 27155 26729 26339 25866 25323 24727 24170 23441 22763
1800 28281 27800 27352 26917 26520 26051 25504 24897 24330 23616 22923
1825 28495 28005 27550 27106 26700 26222 25686 25068 24490 23790 23084
1850 28710 28211 27747 27294 26881 26393 25867 25238 24650 23965 23245
1875 28924 28416 27943 27483 27061 26564 26042 25408 24809 24118 23406
1900 29119 28622 28141 27671 27242 26735 26203 25578 24969 24266 23567
1925 29322 28827 28338 27859 27422 26906 26364 25748 25129 24413 23728
1950 29543 29022 28534 28048 27603 27077 26525 25919 25288 24560 23889
1975 (29764) 29208 28731 28236 27783 27248 26686 26078 25449 24708 24042

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 MAX 29413 28927 28425 27964 27419 26847 26227 25608 24855 24178
2025 MAX (29618) 29106 28613 28145 27590 27008 26377 25768 25003 24314
2050 MAX MAX 29289 28802 28325 27761 27169 26526 25928 25150 24450
2075 MAX MAX 29491 28983 28506 27932 27329 26676 26076 25298 24586
2100 MAX MAX (29693) 29154 28686 28103 27490 26825 26215 25445 24722
2125 MAX MAX MAX 29334 28867 28274 27651 26975 26353 25592 24859
2150 MAX MAX MAX 29526 29036 28445 27812 27124 26492 25740 24995
2175 MAX MAX MAX (29718) 29200 28616 27973 27273 26630 25888 25131
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29376 28787 28133 27423 26769 26030 25267
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29558 28954 28294 27572 26908 26156 MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29740) 29110 28455 27722 27046 26282 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29266 28616 27871 27185 26408 MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29437 28777 28021 27324 MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29608) 28936 28170 27462 MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29082 28319 MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29228 28469 MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29385 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 18140 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 19355 18161 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 20262 19313 18180 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 20820 20209 19276 18160 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 21377 20726 20163 19199 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21935 21243 20645 20103 18719 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 22230 21760 21127 20551 19687 18361 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 22490 22134 21609 20998 20275 19267 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22751 22384 22045 21447 20682 20071 18710 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 23011 22634 22285 21895 21089 20442 19550 18126 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 23271 22884 22526 22176 21496 20813 20156 18904 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 23532 23133 22766 22407 21903 21185 20493 19681 18118 < MIN < MIN
1375 23792 23383 23006 22638 22166 21556 20829 20178 18827 < MIN < MIN
1400 24043 23633 23247 22868 22384 21928 21164 20481 19536 < MIN < MIN
1425 24259 23884 23487 23099 22602 22166 21500 20784 20093 18607 < MIN
1450 24475 24111 23727 23329 22820 22373 21837 21087 20361 19248 < MIN
1475 24691 24318 23968 23560 23039 22580 22100 21389 20629 19890 18260
1500 24907 24526 24173 23791 23256 22787 22295 21692 20898 20195 18835
1525 25122 24733 24373 24018 23475 22993 22489 21995 21166 20430 19410
1550 25338 24941 24573 24210 23693 23200 22684 22180 21434 20666 19985
1575 25554 25148 24773 24402 23911 23407 22879 22362 21703 20902 20199
1600 25770 25356 24972 24594 24108 23614 23073 22545 21971 21137 20404
1625 25986 25564 25172 24786 24290 23821 23268 22727 22151 21373 20608
1650 26184 25771 25372 24979 24472 24023 23463 22910 22320 21608 20812
1675 26382 25979 25572 25171 24654 24196 23657 23092 22489 21844 21017
1700 26579 26169 25772 25363 24837 24369 23852 23275 22659 22053 21222
1725 26776 26358 25972 25555 25019 24542 24039 23457 22828 22209 21426
1750 26974 26546 26155 25748 25201 24716 24203 23640 22997 22364 21631
1775 27171 26735 26336 25940 25383 24888 24366 23822 23167 22520 21835
1800 27368 26923 26516 26118 25566 25062 24530 24004 23336 22676 22028
1825 27566 27112 26697 26290 25748 25235 24693 24158 23505 22831 22170
1850 27763 27301 26877 26463 25930 25408 24856 24312 23675 22987 22312
1875 27961 27489 27058 26636 26100 25581 25020 24465 23844 23143 22454
1900 28158 27678 27238 26808 26262 25754 25183 24619 24011 23299 22595
1925 28355 27866 27419 26980 26424 25928 25347 24773 24154 23455 22737
1950 28553 28055 27599 27153 26586 26089 25510 24927 24297 23610 22879
1975 28750 28243 27780 27325 26748 26241 25674 25080 24440 23766 23021

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 28944 28432 27960 27498 26910 26393 25837 25234 24583 23922 23163
2025 29124 28620 28141 27670 27072 26546 26000 25388 24726 24066 23305
2050 29309 28809 28321 27842 27234 26698 26143 25542 24869 24198 23447
2075 29511 28990 28502 28015 27395 26851 26285 25695 25012 24330 23589
2100 (29713) 29161 28682 28187 27558 27004 26427 25849 25155 24462 23731
2125 MAX 29342 28863 28359 27720 27156 26570 26002 25298 24594 23873
2150 MAX 29533 29032 28532 27882 27308 26713 26134 25441 24726 24013
2175 MAX (29724) 29196 28704 28044 27461 26855 26267 25584 24858 24134
2200 MAX MAX 29371 28876 28206 27613 26998 26399 25727 24990 24254
2225 MAX MAX 29554 29037 28368 27766 27140 26532 25870 25122 MAT
2250 MAX MAX (29737) 29194 28529 27918 27283 26664 26011 25253 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX 29360 28691 28071 27425 26797 26132 25385 MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX 29533 28853 28223 27567 26929 26254 MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX (29706) 29007 28376 27710 27062 26375 MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29154 28528 27852 27194 MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29305 28680 27995 27326 MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29466 28833 28137 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29627) 28979 28280 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29118 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 18192 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 19346 18148 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 20225 19241 18087 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 20743 20147 19123 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 21261 20628 20068 18933 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 21779 21109 20514 19911 18472 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 22143 21590 20959 20375 19384 18051 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 22394 22035 21405 20787 20121 18901 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 22644 22275 21851 21200 20495 19751 18495 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 22894 22515 22153 21613 20870 20241 19289 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 23144 22755 22383 22014 21244 20582 20032 18643 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1375 23394 22996 22613 22233 21619 20923 20344 19375 18118 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1400 23645 23236 22843 22453 21993 21263 20655 20041 18795 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1425 23895 23475 23073 22673 22204 21604 20967 20321 19473 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1450 24120 23715 23303 22893 22411 21945 21278 20601 20056 18511 < MIN < MIN
1475 24328 23955 23533 23113 22619 22165 21589 20880 20309 19122 < MIN < MIN
1500 24536 24163 23763 23333 22827 22361 21901 21160 20562 19732 18308 < MIN
1525 24744 24362 23993 23553 23035 22557 22126 21440 20815 20124 18861 < MIN
1550 24951 24562 24186 23773 23242 22754 22312 21720 21067 20345 19414 < MIN
1575 25159 24762 24377 23993 23450 22950 22498 21999 21320 20566 19968 18366
1600 25367 24961 24569 24177 23658 23146 22684 22173 21573 20787 20183 18856
1625 25575 25161 24761 24361 23866 23343 22869 22347 21826 21008 20378 19345
1650 25783 25361 24952 24545 24062 23539 23055 22521 22051 21229 20573 19835
1675 25991 25560 25144 24728 24235 23735 23241 22695 22214 21451 20767 20111
1700 26180 25760 25336 24912 24409 23932 23427 22869 22376 21672 20963 20278
1725 26369 25960 25528 25096 24583 24107 23613 23042 22540 21893 21157 20445
1750 26558 26144 25719 25279 24757 24272 23798 23216 22703 22077 21352 20612
1775 26746 26324 25911 25463 24931 24437 23984 23390 22866 22226 21547 20779
1800 26935 26505 26092 25646 25105 24602 24143 23564 23029 22375 21742 20946
1825 27124 26685 26264 25830 25279 24766 24299 23738 23192 22525 21936 21114
1850 27313 26865 26436 26012 25453 24932 24456 23911 23355 22674 22092 21281
1875 27502 27045 26608 26176 25627 25096 24612 24072 23518 22824 22230 21448
1900 27690 27225 26779 26339 25801 25261 24768 24218 23680 22973 22367 21615
1925 27879 27406 26951 26503 25975 25425 24925 24365 23844 23123 22505 21782
1950 28068 27586 27123 26666 26131 25591 25081 24512 24006 23272 22642 21949
1975 28257 27766 27295 26830 26284 25755 25237 24658 24144 23422 22780 22086

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 28446 27947 27467 26993 26437 25920 25393 24805 24282 23571 22917 22210
2025 28634 28127 27639 27156 26591 26074 25550 24952 24419 23720 23054 22334
2050 28823 28307 27810 27320 26744 26218 25706 25098 24557 23870 23192 22458
2075 29003 28487 27982 27483 26897 26362 25862 25245 24695 24017 23329 22581
2100 29174 28668 28154 27647 27051 26505 26016 25391 24833 24143 23466 22705
2125 29357 28848 28326 27810 27204 26649 26151 25538 24971 24270 23604 22829
2150 29549 29018 28498 27974 27357 26793 26286 25685 25108 24397 23741 22953
2175 (29741) 29182 28670 28137 27511 26937 26421 25831 25246 24524 23879 23077
2200 MAX 29356 28842 28301 27664 27081 26556 25978 25384 24651 24013 23201
2225 MAX 29538 29004 28464 27817 27224 26691 26106 25522 24777 24130 MAT
2250 MAX (29720) 29161 28627 27971 27368 26827 26232 25660 24904 24247 MAT
2275 MAX MAX 29323 28791 28123 27512 26962 26357 25798 25031 MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX 29496 28951 28277 27656 27097 26482 25936 25158 MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX (29669) 29100 28430 27800 27232 26608 26062 25285 MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX 29248 28583 27944 27367 26733 26178 MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX 29410 28737 28088 27502 26858 26295 MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX 29572 28890 28231 27637 26983 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX (29734) 29032 28375 27772 27108 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29172 28519 27907 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29316 28663 28042 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29466 28807 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29616) MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 25280 25027 24786 24547 24321 24097 23858 23514 23194 22556 21733 20086
1025 25575 25315 25067 24822 24589 24359 24138 23812 23482 22825 22123 20538
1050 25870 25603 25348 25096 24857 24620 24393 24090 23769 23093 22371 20991
1075 26140 25891 25630 25371 25125 24882 24649 24338 24047 23362 22620 21442
1100 26390 26152 25911 25645 25393 25144 24904 24585 24287 23630 22868 21895
1125 26641 26396 26163 25919 25661 25406 25160 24833 24526 23899 23116 22170
1150 26891 26640 26401 26164 25929 25667 25416 25080 24766 24140 23364 22394
1175 27141 26884 26639 26397 26167 25929 25671 25327 25006 24364 23612 22616
1200 27391 27128 26877 26629 26393 26162 25927 25575 25246 24588 23861 22839
1225 27642 27372 27116 26862 26621 26383 26154 25822 25485 24813 24091 23062
1250 27892 27616 27354 27094 26848 26604 26371 26059 25725 25037 24298 23285
1275 28143 27860 27592 27326 27074 26826 26587 26268 25965 25261 24505 23508
1300 28393 28105 27830 27559 27301 27047 26803 26477 26173 25485 24713 23730
1325 28643 28349 28069 27791 27528 27269 27019 26687 26376 25709 24920 23953
1350 28894 28593 28307 28024 27755 27490 27235 26896 26579 25934 25127 24147
1375 29122 28837 28545 28256 27982 27712 27452 27105 26781 26134 25335 24334
1400 29358 29066 28783 28489 28209 27933 27668 27314 26984 26324 25542 24520
1425 (29594) 29290 29012 28721 28436 28154 27884 27524 27187 26513 25749 24707
1450 MAX 29532 29228 28950 28662 28376 28100 27733 27390 26703 25957 24893
1475 MAX (29774) 29461 29161 28890 28597 28317 27942 27592 26893 26139 25079
1500 MAX MAX (29694) 29383 29098 28819 28533 28152 27795 27082 26315 25266
1525 MAX MAX MAX (29605) 29309 29029 28749 28361 27998 27273 26491 25452
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29533 29232 28961 28570 28201 27462 26667 25639
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29757) 29448 29159 28779 28403 27652 26843 25825
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29664) 29364 28983 28606 27842 27019 26010
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29569 29174 28809 28031 27195 26169
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29774) 29374 29004 28221 27370 26328
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29574 29190 28411 27546 26486
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29774) 29384 28601 27722 26645
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29578) 28791 27898 26804
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28976 28074 26963
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29151 28250 27122
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29330 28425 27281
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29515 28601 27439
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29700) 28777 27598
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28950 27757
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29115 27916
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29279 28075
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29449 28234
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29619) 28392

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28551
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28710
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28869
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29022
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29172
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29323
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 24796 24551 24316 24089 23829 23545 23244 22919 22466 21455 20073
1025 25078 24825 24584 24350 24113 23843 23533 23199 22732 21973 20525
1050 25359 25100 24852 24612 24368 24117 23822 23478 22998 22231 20977
1075 25640 25375 25119 24873 24623 24365 24092 23758 23264 22475 21428
1100 25922 25649 25387 25134 24878 24614 24333 24031 23529 22719 21879
1125 26173 25924 25655 25396 25132 24862 24574 24264 23796 22963 22163
1150 26411 26168 25923 25657 25387 25110 24814 24497 24051 23208 22385
1175 26649 26400 26162 25919 25642 25358 25056 24730 24273 23452 22608
1200 26888 26633 26388 26153 25897 25606 25297 24963 24495 23696 22831
1225 27126 26865 26615 26374 26129 25855 25538 25196 24717 23940 23053
1250 27365 27098 26842 26595 26344 26087 25778 25430 24939 24154 23276
1275 27603 27330 27069 26816 26560 26297 26017 25662 25161 24358 23499
1300 27842 27563 27296 27038 26776 26507 26220 25895 25383 24562 23721
1325 28080 27795 27522 27259 26991 26716 26424 26109 25606 24766 23944
1350 28319 28028 27749 27480 27207 26926 26628 26306 25827 24970 24139
1375 28557 28260 27976 27701 27423 27136 26831 26503 26042 25174 24326
1400 28796 28493 28202 27923 27638 27346 27035 26701 26230 25378 24511
1425 29023 28725 28429 28144 27854 27556 27239 26897 26418 25582 24698
1450 29239 28954 28656 28365 28069 27766 27443 27095 26606 25786 24884
1475 29474 29165 28883 28586 28285 27976 27646 27292 26794 25990 25070
1500 (29709) 29387 29092 28807 28501 28186 27850 27489 26982 26165 25257
1525 MAX (29609) 29302 29019 28716 28396 28054 27686 27170 26338 25443
1550 MAX MAX 29526 29221 28930 28606 28258 27884 27357 26511 25629
1575 MAX MAX (29750) 29436 29128 28815 28461 28080 27546 26684 25816
1600 MAX MAX MAX (29651) 29330 29016 28665 28278 27733 26857 26002
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29542 29208 28869 28475 27921 27030 26160
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29754) 29411 29060 28672 28109 27204 26319
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29614) 29247 28869 28297 27376 26477
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29446 29055 28485 27550 26636
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29645) 29237 28673 27723 26795
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29428 28861 27896 26954
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29619) 29039 28069 27112
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29213 28242 27271
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29394 28415 27430
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29575) 28588 27589
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28762 27747
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28934 27906
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29096 28065
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29257 28223
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29424 28382

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29591) 28541
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28700
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28858
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29012
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29162
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29312
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29464
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29616)
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 24329 24094 23816 23527 23239 22963 22642 22327 21272 19974 18185
1025 24598 24356 24101 23824 23528 23244 22913 22589 21782 20429 18765
1050 24866 24618 24356 24101 23816 23525 23184 22850 22138 20875 19345
1075 25134 24879 24611 24349 24087 23805 23455 23112 22379 21322 19926
1100 25402 25141 24865 24597 24328 24072 23726 23374 22621 21769 20335
1125 25670 25402 25120 24844 24569 24306 23998 23636 22862 22106 20718
1150 25939 25664 25375 25092 24810 24540 24224 23898 23104 22327 21102
1175 26175 25926 25629 25340 25051 24774 24451 24133 23345 22548 21486
1200 26403 26158 25884 25587 25292 25008 24677 24351 23586 22769 21870
1225 26629 26380 26117 25836 25532 25243 24903 24570 23827 22991 22132
1250 26857 26601 26333 26070 25773 25477 25130 24789 24058 23211 22331
1275 27084 26823 26548 26280 26012 25711 25357 25007 24259 23432 22531
1300 27311 27044 26763 26489 26215 25945 25583 25226 24461 23654 22731
1325 27538 27265 26979 26699 26419 26152 25809 25445 24663 23875 22930
1350 27765 27487 27194 26908 26623 26349 26030 25663 24865 24080 23130
1375 27992 27708 27410 27118 26826 26548 26222 25882 25067 24265 23329
1400 28219 27930 27625 27327 27030 26746 26413 26085 25269 24450 23529
1425 28446 28151 27840 27537 27234 26944 26605 26270 25470 24635 23728
1450 28673 28372 28055 27746 27437 27142 26796 26455 25672 24820 23928
1475 28900 28594 28271 27956 27641 27340 26988 26640 25874 25005 24107
1500 29109 28815 28486 28165 27845 27538 27179 26825 26064 25190 24274
1525 29320 29026 28701 28375 28048 27736 27370 27010 26236 25375 24441
1550 29545 29228 28917 28584 28252 27934 27562 27195 26407 25560 24609
1575 (29770) 29443 29114 28794 28456 28132 27754 27380 26578 25745 24776
1600 MAX (29658) 29315 28996 28659 28330 27945 27566 26750 25930 24943
1625 MAX MAX 29526 29188 28863 28529 28137 27751 26921 26098 25111
1650 MAX MAX (29737) 29389 29054 28726 28328 27936 27092 26256 25278
1675 MAX MAX MAX (29590) 29242 28924 28520 28121 27263 26413 25445
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29440 29106 28711 28306 27434 26571 25612
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29638) 29291 28903 28491 27606 26729 25780
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29484 29081 28676 27777 26886 25947
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29677) 29258 28861 27948 27044 26098
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29444 29037 28120 27201 26241
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29630) 29209 28291 27359 26385
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29386 28462 27517 26529
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29565 28634 27674 26672
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29744) 28805 27832 26815
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28973 27990 26959
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29133 28148 27102
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29294 28305 27246

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29459 28463 27390
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29624) 28621 27533
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28778 27676
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28935 27820
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29084 27963
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29233 28107
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29384 28250
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29535 28394
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29686) MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24108 23825 23529 23226 22940 22665 22401 22152 21112 19705 18117
1025 24370 24109 23827 23515 23220 22937 22665 22409 21613 20233 18695
1050 24632 24364 24103 23803 23500 23209 22928 22665 22055 20670 19273
1075 24894 24619 24351 24076 23779 23480 23192 22922 22294 21106 19851
1100 25156 24873 24599 24317 24050 23753 23456 23178 22533 21544 20283
1125 25418 25128 24847 24557 24283 24020 23720 23434 22772 21980 20665
1150 25680 25383 25095 24798 24517 24247 23984 23691 23011 22208 21046
1175 25943 25638 25342 25038 24751 24474 24208 23947 23250 22426 21427
1200 26173 25893 25590 25279 24984 24701 24428 24170 23489 22644 21809
1225 26395 26125 25838 25519 25218 24928 24648 24384 23728 22861 22099
1250 26616 26340 26073 25760 25451 25155 24868 24599 23967 23079 22297
1275 26838 26556 26282 26000 25684 25382 25089 24813 24172 23297 22497
1300 27060 26771 26492 26204 25918 25609 25309 25027 24372 23515 22695
1325 27282 26987 26701 26407 26129 25836 25530 25241 24571 23733 22894
1350 27503 27202 26911 26610 26326 26053 25750 25455 24771 23950 23093
1375 27725 27418 27121 26814 26524 26245 25971 25670 24971 24141 23291
1400 27947 27634 27330 27017 26721 26437 26162 25884 25171 24323 23490
1425 28168 27849 27540 27221 26919 26629 26349 26083 25371 24506 23689
1450 28390 28065 27749 27424 27116 26821 26535 26265 25570 24688 23887
1475 28612 28280 27959 27628 27314 27013 26721 26447 25770 24870 24072
1500 28833 28495 28168 27831 27512 27205 26908 26628 25970 25053 24239
1525 29043 28711 28378 28034 27709 27397 27095 26809 26144 25235 24405
1550 29245 28926 28587 28238 27907 27589 27282 26991 26314 25417 24572
1575 29463 29123 28797 28441 28104 27781 27468 27172 26483 25600 24739
1600 (29681) 29325 28999 28645 28302 27973 27654 27354 26653 25782 24905
1625 MAX 29536 29191 28848 28500 28165 27841 27536 26823 25964 25072
1650 MAX (29747) 29392 29041 28697 28357 28028 27717 26993 26125 25239
1675 MAX MAX (29593) 29228 28895 28549 28215 27898 27162 26281 25405
1700 MAX MAX MAX 29424 29078 28741 28401 28080 27332 26436 25572
1725 MAX MAX MAX (29620) 29261 28932 28587 28261 27502 26592 25738
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29453 29110 28774 28443 27671 26747 25905
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29645) 29288 28958 28625 27841 26903 26061
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29475 29130 28806 28011 27058 26204
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29662) 29306 28983 28180 27214 26347
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29487 29151 28350 27370 26490
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29668) 29323 28519 27525 26633
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29498 28689 27681 26776
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29673) 28859 27836 26919
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29022 27992 27062
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29181 28148 27205

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29342 28303 27348
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29505 28458 27491
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29668) 28614 27634
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28769 27776
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28925 27919
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29072 28062
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29220 28205
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29368 28348
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 28491
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29664) MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23545 23231 22933 22647 22372 22111 21705 20809 19439 < MIN < MIN
1025 23843 23520 23212 22919 22635 22366 22110 21296 20042 18481 < MIN
1050 24117 23809 23492 23190 22898 22622 22357 21783 20470 19052 < MIN
1075 24365 24081 23772 23461 23161 22877 22605 22130 20897 19623 < MIN
1100 24614 24322 24043 23733 23424 23132 22853 22364 21325 20127 18493
1125 24862 24562 24277 24003 23687 23387 23101 22599 21752 20501 19012
1150 25110 24803 24510 24230 23950 23642 23348 22833 22090 20875 19531
1175 25358 25044 24743 24457 24178 23898 23596 23067 22305 21250 20031
1200 25606 25284 24977 24683 24398 24128 23844 23301 22520 21624 20354
1225 25854 25525 25210 24910 24618 24341 24076 23536 22734 21998 20677
1250 26087 25766 25444 25136 24838 24554 24284 23770 22949 22195 21000
1275 26296 26005 25677 25362 25057 24767 24491 24003 23163 22391 21323
1300 26506 26209 25910 25589 25277 24980 24697 24199 23378 22587 21647
1325 26716 26412 26122 25816 25497 25194 24905 24395 23593 22784 21970
1350 26926 26616 26319 26036 25716 25407 25112 24591 23807 22980 22160
1375 27136 26819 26516 26227 25936 25621 25319 24787 24018 23176 22338
1400 27346 27023 26714 26419 26132 25834 25526 24983 24198 23372 22515
1425 27556 27226 26911 26611 26318 26040 25733 25179 24378 23568 22693
1450 27766 27430 27109 26802 26504 26220 25940 25375 24558 23764 22870
1475 27976 27633 27306 26994 26690 26401 26124 25571 24737 23961 23047
1500 28185 27837 27504 27185 26876 26582 26300 25767 24917 24131 23225
1525 28395 28040 27701 27377 27062 26762 26476 25963 25097 24296 23402
1550 28605 28244 27898 27569 27248 26943 26651 26135 25277 24460 23580
1575 28815 28447 28096 27761 27434 27124 26827 26302 25457 24625 23757
1600 29016 28651 28294 27952 27620 27304 27002 26468 25636 24790 23935
1625 29208 28854 28491 28144 27806 27485 27178 26635 25816 24954 24094
1650 29410 29047 28688 28335 27992 27666 27354 26802 25996 25118 24243
1675 (29612) 29233 28886 28527 28178 27846 27529 26968 26150 25283 24392
1700 MAX 29431 29070 28719 28364 28027 27705 27135 26303 25447 24541
1725 MAX (29629) 29252 28910 28550 28208 27880 27301 26457 25612 24690
1750 MAX MAX 29444 29088 28736 28388 28056 27468 26610 25777 24839
1775 MAX MAX (29636) 29266 28922 28569 28231 27634 26764 25941 24988
1800 MAX MAX MAX 29452 29094 28750 28407 27801 26917 26090 25137
1825 MAX MAX MAX (29638) 29267 28930 28583 27967 27071 26232 25286
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29448 29098 28758 28134 27224 26373 25435
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29629) 29266 28933 28301 27378 26514 25583
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29441 29096 28467 27531 26656 25733
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29616) 29261 28634 27684 26797 25881
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29430 28800 27838 26938 26026
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29599) 28964 27991 27079 26155

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29120 28145 27220 26284
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29277 28299 27362 26413
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29437 28452 27503 26542
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29597) 28605 27644 26671
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28759 27786 26800
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28912 27927 26929
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29058 28068 27058
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29204 28209 27187
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29350 28351 27316
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29497 28492 MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29644) 28633 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23255 22945 22649 22361 22091 21632 21115 20336 19170 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23543 23226 22921 22624 22346 22074 21617 20800 19783 18191 < MIN < MIN
1050 23833 23505 23192 22887 22600 22321 22057 21265 20270 18752 < MIN < MIN
1075 24102 23786 23464 23149 22855 22568 22296 21729 20689 19313 < MIN < MIN
1100 24343 24055 23735 23412 23109 22815 22535 22094 21107 19875 18416 < MIN
1125 24584 24289 24006 23675 23364 23061 22774 22321 21525 20283 18933 < MIN
1150 24825 24522 24232 23938 23619 23308 23013 22548 21943 20648 19449 < MIN
1175 25067 24756 24459 24167 23873 23554 23252 22775 22182 21012 19966 18212
1200 25308 24990 24685 24387 24107 23801 23491 23002 22394 21377 20300 18678
1225 25549 25224 24912 24606 24320 24040 23730 23229 22605 21742 20621 19144
1250 25790 25457 25138 24825 24532 24246 23969 23456 22817 22056 20942 19610
1275 26026 25691 25365 25045 24745 24453 24174 23683 23028 22249 21262 20044
1300 26230 25924 25591 25264 24958 24658 24374 23910 23240 22442 21584 20317
1325 26434 26134 25818 25484 25171 24865 24573 24114 23451 22634 21904 20590
1350 26638 26332 26038 25703 25383 25071 24773 24304 23663 22827 22124 20863
1375 26843 26530 26230 25923 25596 25277 24973 24494 23874 23020 22300 21136
1400 27046 26727 26421 26120 25809 25483 25173 24683 24072 23213 22477 21409
1425 27250 26925 26613 26306 26018 25689 25373 24873 24249 23405 22654 21682
1450 27454 27122 26805 26492 26198 25895 25572 25063 24426 23598 22830 21955
1475 27658 27320 26996 26678 26378 26086 25772 25253 24603 23791 23006 22132
1500 27862 27518 27188 26863 26559 26261 25972 25443 24780 23983 23183 22290
1525 28066 27716 27380 27049 26739 26436 26146 25632 24957 24148 23360 22448
1550 28270 27913 27571 27235 26920 26611 26316 25822 25134 24310 23536 22606
1575 28474 28111 27763 27421 27100 26786 26486 26010 25312 24471 23713 22764
1600 28678 28309 27955 27607 27280 26960 26655 26172 25489 24633 23889 22922
1625 28882 28506 28147 27792 27460 27136 26825 26334 25666 24795 24055 23079
1650 29072 28704 28338 27978 27640 27310 26994 26495 25843 24956 24203 23238
1675 29260 28902 28530 28164 27821 27485 27165 26657 26017 25117 24352 23396
1700 29459 29085 28722 28350 28001 27660 27334 26818 26168 25279 24500 23553
1725 (29658) 29268 28913 28536 28182 27835 27504 26979 26320 25441 24648 23711
1750 MAX 29461 29091 28721 28362 28010 27674 27141 26471 25603 24796 23869
1775 MAX (29654) 29268 28907 28542 28185 27843 27303 26623 25764 24945 24023
1800 MAX MAX 29455 29080 28722 28359 28013 27464 26774 25926 25093 24156
1825 MAX MAX (29642) 29252 28902 28534 28182 27626 26925 26075 25241 24289
1850 MAX MAX MAX 29433 29071 28709 28353 27787 27077 26214 25390 24422
1875 MAX MAX MAX (29614) 29239 28884 28522 27949 27228 26353 25538 24554
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29413 29050 28692 28111 27379 26492 25686 24687
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29587) 29213 28861 28272 27531 26631 25834 24820
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29380 29024 28434 27682 26770 25982 24953
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29549 29183 28595 27833 26909 26113 25086

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29718) 29345 28757 27985 27048 26241 25219
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29508 28918 28136 27187 26370 25352
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29671) 29071 28287 27326 26499 25484
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29223 28439 27465 26627 25617
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29378 28590 27604 26755 25750
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29532 28741 27743 26884 25883
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29686) 28892 27882 27012 26014
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29038 28021 27141 26130
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29182 28160 27269 MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29326 28299 27397 MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29470 28438 27526 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29614) 28577 MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28716 MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22668 22370 22087 21604 21059 20548 19841 18601 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22939 22633 22341 22061 21558 21022 20331 19195 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23211 22896 22596 22307 22027 21497 20773 19790 18472 < MIN < MIN
1075 23483 23159 22850 22553 22265 21972 21215 20258 19025 < MIN < MIN
1100 23755 23422 23105 22800 22503 22216 21657 20656 19577 18096 < MIN
1125 24023 23685 23359 23046 22742 22447 22048 21055 20083 18603 < MIN
1150 24250 23948 23614 23292 22980 22677 22268 21453 20439 19110 < MIN
1175 24477 24176 23868 23539 23218 22907 22488 21852 20795 19616 18095
1200 24704 24396 24103 23785 23456 23138 22707 22129 21151 20075 18557
1225 24931 24615 24315 24026 23695 23368 22927 22333 21507 20386 19020
1250 25158 24835 24528 24232 23933 23598 23146 22538 21863 20698 19482
1275 25385 25054 24741 24438 24143 23828 23365 22743 22116 21009 19944
1300 25612 25274 24953 24643 24342 24049 23585 22947 22306 21320 20237
1325 25839 25494 25166 24849 24541 24242 23804 23152 22495 21632 20507
1350 26056 25714 25378 25055 24740 24434 24020 23357 22685 21943 20777
1375 26248 25933 25591 25261 24939 24627 24203 23562 22874 22141 21047
1400 26440 26129 25804 25467 25138 24819 24387 23766 23064 22314 21317
1425 26632 26315 26014 25673 25337 25012 24571 23971 23253 22487 21587
1450 26824 26501 26194 25879 25537 25205 24755 24147 23443 22660 21857
1475 27016 26687 26374 26072 25736 25397 24938 24319 23632 22833 22073
1500 27208 26873 26554 26246 25935 25590 25122 24490 23822 23006 22230
1525 27400 27059 26735 26421 26114 25782 25305 24662 24009 23178 22387
1550 27592 27245 26915 26595 26283 25975 25489 24833 24169 23351 22543
1575 27784 27431 27095 26770 26452 26142 25673 25005 24328 23524 22700
1600 27977 27617 27275 26945 26621 26306 25856 25176 24487 23697 22857
1625 28168 27803 27455 27119 26790 26470 26034 25347 24646 23870 23013
1650 28360 27989 27635 27294 26960 26634 26191 25519 24804 24036 23170
1675 28553 28175 27815 27468 27129 26798 26348 25691 24964 24181 23327
1700 28744 28361 27996 27643 27297 26961 26504 25862 25122 24326 23483
1725 28935 28547 28176 27818 27467 27125 26661 26029 25282 24472 23640
1750 29112 28733 28356 27992 27636 27289 26818 26176 25440 24617 23797
1775 29291 28919 28536 28167 27805 27453 26974 26323 25600 24762 23953
1800 29478 29091 28716 28341 27974 27617 27131 26469 25758 24907 24092
1825 (29665) 29264 28897 28516 28143 27781 27287 26616 25918 25053 24224
1850 MAX 29444 29066 28690 28313 27944 27444 26763 26066 25198 24356
1875 MAX (29624) 29233 28865 28482 28109 27600 26910 26202 25343 24488
1900 MAX MAX 29407 29032 28651 28272 27757 27057 26339 25488 24619
1925 MAX MAX (29581) 29195 28820 28436 27914 27204 26476 25634 24751
1950 MAX MAX MAX 29361 28984 28600 28070 27351 26613 25779 24883
1975 MAX MAX MAX 29529 29143 28763 28227 27498 26750 25924 25015

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX (29697) 29303 28927 28383 27644 26887 26060 25147
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29466 29081 28540 27791 27024 26186 25279
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29629) 29236 28697 27938 27161 26312 25411
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29392 28853 28084 27297 26438 25542
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29549 29005 28231 27434 26564 25674
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29706) 29154 28378 27571 26690 25806
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29303 28525 27708 26816 25938
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29452 28672 27845 26942 26061
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29601) 28819 27982 27068 26176
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28964 28119 27194 26292
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29104 28255 27320 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29245 28392 27446 MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29384 28529 27572 MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29523 28666 MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29662) MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 5A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22100 21613 21052 20540 20078 19234 18079 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22355 22065 21551 21014 20530 19850 18656 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22610 22312 22023 21488 20982 20318 19233 18111 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22865 22558 22262 21963 21433 20738 19809 18652 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23120 22805 22500 22212 21885 21159 20254 19192 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23375 23051 22738 22442 22166 21579 20634 19733 18295 < MIN < MIN
1150 23630 23298 22976 22672 22389 21999 21014 20174 18792 < MIN < MIN
1175 23885 23544 23214 22902 22611 22212 21394 20518 19290 < MIN < MIN
1200 24116 23790 23452 23132 22834 22424 21774 20862 19787 18376 < MIN
1225 24329 24031 23690 23363 23056 22636 22081 21206 20172 18833 < MIN
1250 24542 24237 23928 23592 23279 22849 22279 21550 20475 19291 < MIN
1275 24755 24443 24139 23823 23502 23061 22477 21894 20777 19748 18125
1300 24968 24648 24338 24044 23724 23273 22675 22128 21079 20119 18538
1325 25181 24854 24537 24237 23947 23485 22874 22313 21382 20384 18951
1350 25394 25060 24736 24429 24142 23698 23072 22498 21684 20649 19364
1375 25607 25266 24935 24622 24328 23910 23270 22683 21986 20914 19777
1400 25820 25472 25134 24814 24515 24102 23468 22869 22161 21179 20104
1425 26028 25678 25333 25006 24701 24280 23666 23054 22331 21445 20330
1450 26208 25885 25532 25199 24888 24457 23865 23239 22500 21710 20557
1475 26389 26076 25731 25391 25074 24635 24053 23425 22670 21975 20783
1500 26569 26251 25930 25584 25260 24813 24219 23610 22839 22140 21009
1525 26750 26426 26110 25777 25446 24991 24385 23795 23009 22295 21236
1550 26930 26601 26279 25969 25633 25169 24551 23980 23178 22449 21462
1575 27111 26775 26448 26137 25819 25346 24718 24139 23348 22604 21688
1600 27291 26950 26617 26301 26005 25524 24884 24294 23517 22759 21915
1625 27472 27125 26786 26465 26163 25702 25050 24449 23686 22914 22086
1650 27652 27299 26955 26628 26322 25880 25216 24605 23856 23069 22224
1675 27832 27474 27124 26792 26481 26049 25382 24761 24021 23223 22363
1700 28013 27649 27293 26956 26640 26201 25549 24916 24164 23378 22502
1725 28193 27823 27463 27120 26799 26353 25715 25071 24306 23533 22640
1750 28374 27998 27631 27283 26957 26505 25881 25227 24448 23687 22779
1775 28554 28173 27801 27447 27116 26657 26041 25382 24591 23842 22917
1800 28734 28348 27970 27611 27275 26808 26183 25538 24733 23997 23055
1825 28915 28522 28139 27775 27434 26960 26326 25693 24875 24128 23194
1850 29083 28697 28308 27938 27592 27112 26469 25848 25018 24258 23333
1875 29251 28871 28477 28102 27751 27264 26611 26003 25160 24388 23471
1900 29425 29037 28646 28266 27910 27415 26754 26137 25303 24518 23609
1925 (29599) 29201 28815 28430 28069 27567 26896 26271 25445 24648 23748
1950 MAX 29367 28980 28593 28227 27719 27039 26405 25587 24779 23886
1975 MAX 29536 29139 28757 28386 27871 27182 26540 25730 24909 24021

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX (29705) 29298 28921 28545 28023 27324 26674 25872 25039 24138
2025 MAX MAX 29461 29075 28704 28175 27467 26808 26012 25169 24254
2050 MAX MAX (29624) 29229 28862 28327 27610 26942 26136 25300 24371
2075 MAX MAX MAX 29386 29015 28479 27752 27076 26260 25430 24488
2100 MAX MAX MAX 29543 29165 28631 27895 27210 26384 25560 24605
2125 MAX MAX MAX (29700) 29316 28782 28037 27344 26508 25690 24721
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29468 28933 28180 27478 26632 25821 24839
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29620) 29078 28323 27612 26755 25951 24955
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29223 28465 27746 26879 26071 25072
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29367 28608 27880 27003 26185 25189
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29511 28751 28014 27126 26300 MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29655) 28893 28148 27250 26414 MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29032 28282 27374 MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29169 28416 27498 MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29305 28550 MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29440 28685 MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29575) MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 21665 21079 20548 20048 19423 18526 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22090 21579 21022 20498 20031 19118 18113 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22337 22038 21497 20948 20458 19711 18671 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22585 22276 21972 21398 20885 20202 19230 18091 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22832 22515 22216 21848 21312 20598 19789 18614 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23079 22753 22447 22147 21739 20994 20225 19136 18016 < MIN < MIN
1150 23326 22991 22677 22369 22083 21390 20587 19659 18504 < MIN < MIN
1175 23573 23230 22907 22591 22297 21786 20949 20113 18993 < MIN < MIN
1200 23821 23469 23138 22814 22512 22093 21311 20440 19482 18034 < MIN
1225 24057 23707 23368 23036 22727 22297 21674 20767 19971 18481 < MIN
1250 24263 23945 23598 23258 22941 22501 22019 21094 20276 18929 < MIN
1275 24470 24154 23828 23480 23156 22705 22211 21420 20571 19376 18004
1300 24676 24353 24049 23702 23370 22908 22402 21747 20865 19823 18414
1325 24883 24552 24241 23925 23584 23112 22594 22040 21159 20155 18823
1350 25089 24752 24434 24123 23799 23316 22786 22219 21453 20411 19233
1375 25296 24951 24627 24309 24011 23520 22978 22398 21748 20668 19643
1400 25503 25151 24819 24495 24191 23724 23170 22576 22023 20924 20029
1425 25709 25350 25012 24680 24370 23927 23362 22755 22190 21180 20252
1450 25915 25549 25204 24866 24550 24110 23553 22934 22356 21437 20475
1475 26104 25749 25397 25052 24730 24281 23745 23113 22522 21693 20699
1500 26279 25948 25589 25238 24909 24451 23937 23291 22689 21950 20922
1525 26454 26125 25782 25424 25089 24622 24108 23470 22855 22121 21146
1550 26629 26295 25975 25610 25269 24793 24269 23649 23021 22273 21369
1575 26804 26464 26142 25796 25448 24964 24430 23827 23188 22424 21593
1600 26979 26633 26306 25982 25627 25134 24590 24005 23354 22575 21816
1625 27155 26803 26470 26143 25807 25305 24751 24155 23520 22726 22024
1650 27330 26972 26634 26301 25987 25476 24912 24306 23687 22877 22161
1675 27505 27141 26798 26460 26142 25647 25073 24455 23853 23028 22298
1700 27680 27311 26961 26618 26295 25817 25234 24605 24016 23179 22436
1725 27855 27480 27125 26777 26449 25988 25395 24756 24156 23330 22573
1750 28030 27649 27289 26935 26602 26136 25556 24906 24296 23481 22710
1775 28206 27819 27453 27093 26755 26282 25717 25056 24436 23632 22848
1800 28381 27988 27617 27252 26909 26428 25878 25206 24575 23783 22985
1825 28556 28157 27781 27410 27062 26575 26033 25356 24715 23935 23122
1850 28731 28327 27944 27569 27215 26721 26172 25506 24855 24072 23259
1875 28906 28496 28108 27727 27369 26867 26310 25656 24995 24199 23397
1900 29071 28666 28272 27885 27522 27014 26448 25806 25135 24326 23534
1925 29234 28835 28436 28044 27675 27160 26587 25956 25274 24454 23671
1950 29403 28998 28600 28202 27829 27306 26725 26092 25414 24581 23808
1975 29571 29158 28763 28361 27982 27452 26863 26222 25554 24708 23945

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 (29739) 29318 28927 28519 28135 27599 27002 26352 25694 24835 24070
2025 MAX 29481 29081 28677 28289 27745 27140 26481 25834 24963 24185
2050 MAX (29644) 29236 28836 28442 27891 27278 26611 25973 25090 24301
2075 MAX MAX 29392 28990 28595 28037 27417 26741 26099 25217 24417
2100 MAX MAX 29549 29140 28749 28183 27555 26871 26220 25344 24533
2125 MAX MAX (29706) 29291 28902 28330 27693 27001 26342 25472 24648
2150 MAX MAX MAX 29442 29049 28476 27832 27131 26464 25599 24764
2175 MAX MAX MAX (29593) 29194 28622 27970 27260 26585 25726 24880
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29340 28768 28109 27390 26707 25853 24995
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29487 28915 28247 27520 26829 25980 25112
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29634) 29055 28386 27650 26951 26095 25227
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29195 28524 27780 27072 26207 25343
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29335 28662 27910 27194 26319 MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29473 28801 28040 27316 26430 MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29611) 28938 28169 27438 MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29072 28299 27560 MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29206 28429 MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29338 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29468 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20574 20061 19426 18759 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 21050 20512 20033 19360 18358 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21526 20963 20460 19959 18924 18018 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22001 21413 20887 20376 19491 18556 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22231 21864 21314 20781 20038 19093 18066 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22462 22155 21741 21185 20408 19631 18572 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22693 22378 22084 21589 20778 20107 19077 18013 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22923 22600 22299 21993 21148 20448 19583 18487 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23154 22822 22513 22203 21518 20788 20054 18961 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 23385 23045 22728 22410 21888 21129 20365 19435 18153 < MIN < MIN
1250 23615 23267 22942 22616 22136 21471 20675 19909 18592 < MIN < MIN
1275 23846 23490 23157 22823 22331 21812 20986 20227 19029 < MIN < MIN
1300 24064 23712 23372 23029 22525 22082 21296 20507 19467 18099 < MIN
1325 24257 23935 23586 23236 22720 22266 21606 20788 19905 18500 < MIN
1350 24450 24131 23801 23442 22915 22450 21916 21068 20194 18901 < MIN
1375 24643 24317 24013 23649 23109 22634 22126 21349 20442 19302 < MIN
1400 24836 24503 24192 23856 23304 22819 22298 21630 20690 19703 18226
1425 25029 24689 24372 24052 23499 23003 22471 21910 20938 20056 18590
1450 25221 24875 24551 24225 23694 23187 22644 22109 21186 20272 18954
1475 25415 25062 24731 24399 23888 23371 22816 22270 21433 20489 19318
1500 25607 25248 24911 24571 24070 23555 22989 22431 21681 20705 19682
1525 25800 25434 25090 24745 24233 23739 23161 22592 21930 20921 20023
1550 25993 25620 25270 24917 24396 23923 23334 22753 22106 21137 20209
1575 26158 25806 25450 25091 24560 24090 23506 22914 22253 21354 20394
1600 26323 25992 25629 25264 24723 24245 23679 23075 22401 21569 20580
1625 26486 26152 25809 25437 24886 24399 23851 23236 22548 21786 20765
1650 26651 26310 25988 25610 25049 24554 24020 23397 22696 22001 20951
1675 26815 26469 26144 25783 25213 24708 24165 23558 22844 22135 21136
1700 26979 26628 26297 25956 25376 24863 24310 23719 22991 22269 21322
1725 27143 26786 26450 26111 25539 25017 24455 23880 23139 22403 21507
1750 27307 26945 26603 26259 25703 25171 24600 24034 23287 22537 21693
1775 27471 27103 26757 26407 25866 25326 24745 24169 23434 22672 21878
1800 27635 27262 26910 26555 26025 25481 24890 24305 23582 22805 22041
1825 27800 27420 27063 26703 26165 25635 25034 24440 23729 22940 22161
1850 27963 27579 27217 26851 26305 25790 25180 24575 23877 23074 22282
1875 28128 27737 27370 26999 26446 25944 25325 24711 24021 23208 22402
1900 28292 27896 27524 27147 26586 26085 25469 24846 24145 23342 22522
1925 28456 28055 27677 27296 26726 26218 25615 24981 24270 23476 22643
1950 28620 28213 27830 27444 26867 26352 25759 25117 24394 23610 22763
1975 28784 28372 27984 27592 27007 26485 25904 25252 24518 23744 22883

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 28946 28530 28137 27740 27147 26618 26043 25387 24643 23878 23003
2025 29101 28689 28290 27888 27287 26752 26168 25523 24767 24011 23124
2050 29256 28847 28444 28036 27428 26885 26295 25658 24891 24124 23244
2075 29413 29001 28597 28184 27568 27019 26420 25793 25015 24237 23364
2100 29570 29151 28751 28332 27708 27152 26546 25929 25140 24350 23485
2125 (29727) 29302 28904 28480 27849 27285 26672 26056 25264 24463 23605
2150 MAX 29453 29051 28628 27989 27419 26798 26174 25389 24576 23725
2175 MAX (29604) 29196 28777 28129 27552 26923 26292 25513 24689 23846
2200 MAX MAX 29342 28925 28270 27685 27049 26411 25637 24802 23966
2225 MAX MAX 29488 29066 28410 27819 27175 26529 25762 24916 24073
2250 MAX MAX (29634) 29208 28550 27952 27301 26647 25886 25029 24174
2275 MAX MAX MAX 29349 28690 28085 27426 26765 26009 25142 24276
2300 MAX MAX MAX 29489 28831 28219 27552 26883 26119 25255 MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX (29629) 28969 28352 27678 27002 26228 25368 MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29105 28485 27804 27120 26338 MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29240 28619 27930 27239 26447 MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29373 28752 28055 27356 MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29505 28886 28181 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29637) 29016 28307 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29146 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 5A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20086 19420 18742 18037 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20538 20029 19341 18613 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20991 20456 19940 19188 18194 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21442 20883 20363 19763 18737 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 21895 21310 20767 20223 19280 18327 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22170 21736 21170 20601 19824 18841 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22394 22082 21574 20980 20234 19354 18454 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22616 22296 21977 21359 20581 19868 18941 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22839 22511 22195 21737 20928 20236 19428 18319 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 23062 22725 22401 22061 21274 20555 19916 18774 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 23285 22940 22607 22258 21621 20873 20242 19230 18215 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 23508 23154 22814 22456 21968 21192 20535 19685 18642 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 23730 23368 23020 22654 22169 21510 20828 20082 19069 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 23953 23583 23226 22851 22355 21828 21120 20345 19497 18065 < MIN < MIN
1350 24147 23798 23433 23049 22541 22081 21413 20609 19924 18454 < MIN < MIN
1375 24334 24010 23639 23247 22727 22256 21706 20873 20196 18843 < MIN < MIN
1400 24520 24189 23846 23445 22913 22432 21999 21136 20435 19233 < MIN < MIN
1425 24707 24369 24044 23642 23100 22607 22165 21400 20673 19623 18314 < MIN
1450 24893 24549 24217 23840 23286 22783 22331 21664 20912 20006 18671 < MIN
1475 25079 24728 24389 24032 23472 22958 22497 21927 21151 20213 19027 < MIN
1500 25266 24907 24562 24198 23658 23134 22662 22111 21389 20419 19384 < MIN
1525 25452 25087 24735 24363 23845 23309 22828 22266 21628 20625 19741 18247
1550 25639 25267 24908 24529 24026 23485 22994 22420 21867 20831 20049 18568
1575 25825 25446 25081 24695 24182 23661 23160 22574 22063 21038 20229 18890
1600 26010 25626 25254 24861 24338 23836 23325 22728 22207 21244 20409 19211
1625 26169 25806 25427 25026 24494 24010 23491 22882 22351 21451 20589 19533
1650 26328 25985 25600 25192 24651 24157 23657 23036 22495 21657 20769 19854
1675 26486 26140 25773 25358 24807 24305 23823 23191 22639 21863 20949 20083
1700 26645 26294 25946 25524 24963 24452 23988 23345 22782 22044 21129 20236
1725 26804 26447 26101 25689 25119 24599 24130 23499 22926 22174 21309 20389
1750 26963 26600 26250 25855 25276 24747 24269 23653 23070 22303 21489 20541
1775 27122 26754 26398 26018 25432 24894 24409 23807 23213 22433 21669 20694
1800 27281 26907 26545 26161 25588 25042 24548 23961 23357 22563 21849 20846
1825 27439 27060 26693 26303 25744 25189 24687 24097 23501 22693 22019 20999
1850 27598 27214 26841 26445 25900 25337 24826 24227 23645 22822 22137 21152
1875 27757 27367 26989 26588 26049 25484 24966 24356 23788 22952 22254 21305
1900 27916 27520 27137 26730 26184 25631 25105 24486 23932 23082 22372 21457
1925 28075 27674 27285 26872 26319 25779 25244 24616 24064 23211 22490 21610
1950 28234 27827 27433 27014 26453 25926 25384 24746 24185 23341 22608 21763
1975 28392 27980 27581 27156 26588 26064 25523 24875 24306 23471 22725 21915

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 28551 28133 27729 27299 26723 26192 25662 25005 24428 23601 22843 22046
2025 28710 28287 27877 27441 26857 26320 25802 25135 24549 23731 22961 22151
2050 28869 28440 28025 27584 26992 26447 25941 25264 24670 23861 23079 22255
2075 29022 28593 28173 27726 27126 26575 26070 25394 24791 23990 23196 22360
2100 29172 28747 28321 27868 27261 26702 26192 25524 24912 24101 23314 22465
2125 29323 28900 28469 28011 27396 26830 26313 25654 25033 24211 23432 22569
2150 29475 29047 28617 28152 27531 26958 26434 25783 25154 24320 23549 22674
2175 (29627) 29193 28765 28295 27665 27086 26556 25913 25275 24430 23667 22778
2200 MAX 29339 28913 28437 27800 27214 26677 26037 25396 24539 23785 22883
2225 MAX 29485 29055 28579 27935 27341 26799 26151 25518 24648 23903 22987
2250 MAX (29631) 29196 28722 28069 27469 26920 26265 25639 24758 24017 23092
2275 MAX MAX 29337 28864 28204 27597 27041 26379 25760 24868 24116 23196
2300 MAX MAX 29477 29003 28339 27724 27163 26493 25881 24977 24216 MAT
2325 MAX MAX (29617) 29140 28474 27852 27284 26607 26002 25087 24316 MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX 29277 28608 27980 27405 26720 26109 25196 MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX 29411 28743 28108 27527 26834 26216 25306 MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX 29545 28878 28236 27648 26948 26323 MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX (29679) 29010 28363 27770 27062 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29141 28491 27891 27176 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29272 28619 28012 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29398 28746 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29524 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29650) MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 24827 24540 24267 23996 23681 23373 23078 22650 22259 21273 19699 < MIN
1025 25203 24906 24624 24344 24079 23778 23471 23027 22621 22123 20841 < MIN
1050 25580 25273 24980 24692 24418 24149 23865 23404 22983 22466 21851 19506
1075 25956 25639 25337 25039 24757 24479 24211 23781 23346 22809 22276 20577
1100 26311 26005 25694 25387 25096 24809 24532 24130 23708 23152 22600 21422
1125 26665 26349 26048 25734 25435 25139 24854 24438 24057 23495 22923 22093
1150 27018 26692 26382 26077 25773 25469 25176 24747 24354 23839 23247 22388
1175 27371 27036 26716 26402 26105 25800 25497 25056 24651 24150 23571 22683
1200 27724 27379 27051 26727 26421 26121 25818 25364 24948 24432 23895 22978
1225 28077 27723 27385 27052 26737 26429 26130 25673 25245 24714 24180 23273
1250 28430 28066 27719 27377 27054 26737 26429 25982 25542 24996 24447 23568
1275 28783 28410 28054 27703 27370 27045 26728 26268 25839 25278 24714 23862
1300 29117 28754 28388 28027 27687 27353 27027 26554 26125 25561 24981 24130
1325 29445 29080 28722 28353 28003 27661 27326 26839 26398 25843 25248 24374
1350 (29773) 29395 29042 28678 28320 27969 27625 27124 26671 26114 25515 24619
1375 MAX (29710) 29346 28994 28636 28277 27923 27410 26944 26370 25782 24863
1400 MAX MAX (29650) 29286 28949 28585 28222 27695 27217 26628 26044 25107
1425 MAX MAX MAX (29578) 29232 28893 28521 27980 27490 26884 26284 25351
1450 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29517 29169 28820 28265 27762 27141 26525 25595
1475 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29802) 29444 29096 28551 28035 27398 26764 25840
1500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29719) 29362 28836 28309 27655 27005 26074
1525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29628) 29098 28581 27912 27245 26288
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29351 28854 28169 27485 26503
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29604) 29104 28426 27725 26718
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29345 28683 27965 26932
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29586) 28937 28205 27147
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29166 28446 27362
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29392 28685 27577
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29618) 28925 27791
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29141 MAT
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 24271 23988 23659 23342 23031 22731 22392 22001 20658 18509 < MIN
1025 24628 24338 24060 23745 23423 23111 22759 22353 21739 20130 < MIN
1050 24985 24685 24399 24121 23815 23491 23126 22706 22254 21083 18973
1075 25342 25033 24736 24450 24169 23871 23493 23058 22589 22012 20269
1100 25699 25380 25075 24780 24488 24206 23860 23410 22924 22326 21090
1125 26052 25728 25413 25109 24809 24517 24186 23762 23260 22640 21911
1150 26387 26070 25751 25438 25129 24828 24487 24094 23595 22954 22259
1175 26721 26395 26083 25767 25449 25139 24788 24383 23930 23269 22550
1200 27056 26720 26399 26090 25769 25450 25089 24672 24218 23583 22840
1225 27390 27045 26715 26397 26082 25762 25390 24961 24494 23897 23131
1250 27725 27370 27031 26704 26380 26067 25691 25251 24770 24174 23421
1275 28059 27695 27346 27011 26677 26355 25992 25540 25046 24434 23712
1300 28394 28020 27663 27318 26975 26643 26270 25829 25322 24693 24002
1325 28728 28344 27978 27625 27272 26931 26547 26108 25598 24953 24242
1350 29048 28670 28294 27933 27570 27219 26824 26373 25874 25212 24483
1375 29352 28986 28610 28240 27867 27507 27101 26638 26135 25472 24724
1400 (29656) 29278 28925 28547 28164 27794 27378 26903 26385 25731 24964
1425 MAX 29570 29207 28854 28462 28082 27655 27168 26635 25991 25205
1450 MAX (29862) 29492 29134 28759 28370 27933 27433 26885 26223 25445
1475 MAX MAX (29777) 29407 29041 28658 28209 27697 27135 26456 25686
1500 MAX MAX MAX (29680) 29305 28942 28486 27962 27385 26687 25927
1525 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29570 29198 28763 28227 27635 26919 26147
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29835) 29453 29027 28492 27885 27151 26358
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29708) 29273 28757 28135 27383 26569
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 29010 28385 27615 26779
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29759) 29245 28635 27847 26990
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29477 28885 28079 27201
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29709) 29112 28311 27412
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29334 28543 27623
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29551 28775 27834
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29768) 28998 28045
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29208 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29411 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23663 23335 23009 22698 22396 22109 21145 20045 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 24063 23738 23400 23077 22763 22465 22081 21073 19192 < MIN < MIN
1050 24402 24115 23791 23456 23131 22821 22423 22032 20462 18294 < MIN
1075 24740 24444 24148 23835 23498 23178 22764 22359 21366 19775 < MIN
1100 25078 24773 24467 24175 23865 23534 23106 22685 22091 20672 18141
1125 25416 25102 24787 24485 24190 23891 23447 23012 22397 21464 19428
1150 25755 25431 25106 24795 24492 24203 23789 23339 22703 22092 20371
1175 26087 25760 25426 25106 24793 24495 24107 23666 23008 22377 21041
1200 26403 26083 25745 25415 25094 24787 24388 23993 23314 22662 21710
1225 26719 26390 26060 25726 25395 25080 24669 24263 23620 22946 22146
1250 27034 26697 26357 26033 25696 25372 24950 24533 23926 23231 22405
1275 27351 27004 26653 26320 25997 25665 25230 24802 24191 23516 22664
1300 27667 27311 26950 26607 26275 25957 25512 25071 24444 23801 22923
1325 27982 27618 27247 26894 26552 26229 25792 25341 24697 24071 23182
1350 28299 27925 27543 27180 26829 26497 26067 25610 24949 24307 23441
1375 28614 28232 27840 27467 27106 26765 26322 25880 25202 24543 23700
1400 28929 28539 28137 27754 27383 27033 26578 26134 25455 24779 23959
1425 29211 28846 28434 28041 27660 27302 26833 26377 25708 25015 24181
1450 29496 29126 28730 28328 27938 27570 27088 26619 25960 25251 24397
1475 (29781) 29400 29015 28615 28215 27838 27344 26862 26189 25487 24612
1500 MAX (29674) 29278 28901 28492 28106 27600 27105 26413 25723 24828
1525 MAX MAX 29542 29158 28769 28375 27855 27347 26638 25959 25043
1550 MAX MAX (29806) 29412 29032 28643 28110 27590 26862 26170 25259
1575 MAX MAX MAX (29666) 29278 28911 28366 27833 27087 26376 25474
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29522 29150 28622 28076 27311 26582 25690
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29766) 29386 28877 28319 27536 26788 25905
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29622) 29109 28561 27760 26994 26103
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29335 28804 27984 27199 26285
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29558 29033 28209 27405 26468
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29781) 29252 28433 27611 26652
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29463 28657 27817 26834
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29674) 28882 28023 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29089 28229 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29292 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29487 MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29682) MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23338 23006 22689 22371 22072 21309 20470 19520 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23742 23397 23068 22738 22428 22135 21534 20734 18475 < MIN < MIN
1050 24118 23788 23446 23104 22782 22478 22187 21735 20042 < MIN < MIN
1075 24448 24145 23825 23470 23138 22822 22520 22237 20911 18789 < MIN
1100 24777 24465 24166 23837 23492 23165 22852 22559 21781 20110 < MIN
1125 25106 24784 24476 24166 23847 23509 23185 22881 22224 20863 18925
1150 25435 25103 24786 24467 24166 23852 23518 23204 22524 21615 20094
1175 25764 25423 25096 24767 24457 24161 23850 23526 22823 22135 20744
1200 26087 25742 25406 25068 24749 24444 24150 23849 23123 22411 21395
1225 26394 26057 25715 25368 25040 24726 24424 24141 23422 22688 22018
1250 26701 26354 26023 25668 25332 25009 24698 24407 23722 22965 22272
1275 27008 26650 26310 25968 25623 25291 24972 24673 24018 23241 22527
1300 27315 26947 26596 26247 25914 25574 25246 24939 24266 23518 22781
1325 27622 27243 26883 26524 26188 25856 25520 25205 24514 23795 23036
1350 27929 27540 27170 26800 26456 26127 25794 25470 24761 24059 23291
1375 28236 27837 27456 27077 26722 26384 26061 25736 25009 24289 23545
1400 28543 28133 27742 27353 26989 26641 26310 26002 25257 24519 23800
1425 28850 28430 28029 27630 27257 26898 26557 26241 25505 24748 24046
1450 29130 28727 28315 27906 27524 27156 26805 26480 25753 24978 24258
1475 29404 29011 28602 28183 27791 27413 27053 26719 26001 25208 24470
1500 (29678) 29275 28888 28459 28058 27670 27300 26958 26219 25437 24682
1525 MAX 29538 29146 28735 28325 27928 27548 27196 26438 25667 24894
1550 MAX (29801) 29400 29001 28592 28185 27796 27435 26657 25896 25107
1575 MAX MAX (29654) 29247 28859 28442 28044 27674 26876 26109 25319
1600 MAX MAX MAX 29490 29103 28700 28291 27913 27095 26308 25531
1625 MAX MAX MAX (29733) 29339 28953 28539 28152 27314 26507 25743
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29572 29182 28787 28391 27533 26706 25955
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29805) 29408 29022 28630 27752 26904 26141
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29634) 29245 28869 27971 27103 26320
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29461 29089 28190 27302 26500
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29677) 29302 28408 27501 26679
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29510 28627 27699 26858
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29718) 28846 27898 27038
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29052 28097 MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29253 28295 MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29443 MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29633) MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22693 22366 22055 21211 20350 19276 18045 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23071 22732 22410 22103 21404 20587 19738 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23450 23098 22764 22445 22144 21576 20787 19153 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 23828 23465 23118 22787 22475 22183 21717 20373 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 24169 23831 23472 23130 22805 22503 22216 21202 19249 < MIN < MIN
1125 24479 24161 23827 23472 23137 22824 22526 22011 20319 18140 < MIN
1150 24789 24462 24149 23815 23468 23144 22836 22303 21032 19349 < MIN
1175 25099 24761 24439 24129 23799 23465 23147 22595 21745 20286 < MIN
1200 25409 25062 24730 24411 24107 23785 23457 22887 22172 20908 19035
1225 25719 25362 25021 24692 24379 24087 23768 23179 22441 21529 20048
1250 26027 25662 25312 24974 24652 24351 24064 23471 22710 22060 20579
1275 26314 25962 25603 25255 24925 24616 24321 23763 22978 22307 21110
1300 26600 26241 25894 25537 25197 24880 24577 24046 23247 22555 21642
1325 26887 26518 26169 25818 25470 25144 24833 24287 23515 22803 22073
1350 27173 26794 26436 26091 25743 25409 25089 24529 23784 23051 22299
1375 27460 27070 26702 26347 26014 25673 25346 24771 24043 23299 22525
1400 27747 27347 26969 26603 26261 25938 25602 25013 24267 23547 22751
1425 28033 27623 27235 26860 26507 26181 25859 25254 24490 23795 22977
1450 28320 27899 27502 27116 26753 26418 26102 25497 24713 24035 23202
1475 28607 28176 27768 27372 26999 26656 26331 25738 24936 24242 23428
1500 28893 28452 28035 27628 27246 26893 26559 25980 25160 24449 23654
1525 29150 28728 28301 27884 27492 27130 26788 26195 25383 24656 23880
1550 29404 28995 28568 28141 27738 27367 27017 26407 25606 24863 24088
1575 (29658) 29240 28834 28397 27985 27605 27245 26619 25829 25069 24277
1600 MAX 29483 29080 28653 28231 27842 27473 26831 26045 25276 24466
1625 MAX (29726) 29316 28909 28477 28079 27702 27043 26237 25483 24655
1650 MAX MAX 29549 29139 28724 28316 27931 27256 26428 25689 24844
1675 MAX MAX (29782) 29365 28964 28553 28159 27468 26619 25896 25033
1700 MAX MAX MAX (29591) 29186 28791 28388 27680 26811 26086 25222
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29402 29017 28616 27892 27002 26260 25411
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29618) 29231 28845 28104 27194 26433 25600
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29438 29059 28317 27385 26606 25789
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29645) 29266 28529 27577 26779 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29464 28741 27768 26952 MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29662) 28950 27960 27126 MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29145 28151 MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29336 28343 MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29521 MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22379 22059 21193 20300 19140 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22746 22413 22097 21349 20505 19469 18187 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23112 22768 22439 22126 21488 20626 19769 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 23479 23122 22781 22456 22153 21544 20731 19327 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23846 23476 23123 22786 22472 22155 21587 20416 18404 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 24174 23831 23465 23117 22791 22463 22154 21190 19707 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 24474 24152 23807 23447 23111 22771 22451 21964 20527 18479 < MIN < MIN
1175 24775 24443 24123 23777 23430 23079 22748 22268 21207 19635 < MIN < MIN
1200 25075 24734 24404 24089 23749 23387 23045 22549 21886 20403 18567 < MIN
1225 25376 25025 24686 24361 24057 23695 23342 22830 22217 20991 19601 < MIN
1250 25677 25316 24967 24633 24320 24003 23639 23111 22478 21579 20316 18088
1275 25977 25607 25248 24905 24584 24257 23936 23392 22740 22068 20831 18986
1300 26256 25898 25530 25177 24847 24512 24193 23674 23001 22309 21347 19883
1325 26532 26173 25811 25449 25111 24766 24439 23955 23262 22549 21862 20380
1350 26809 26440 26084 25721 25374 25021 24685 24196 23523 22789 22162 20816
1375 27086 26706 26340 25993 25638 25275 24931 24429 23784 23029 22384 21252
1400 27362 26973 26596 26240 25901 25530 25176 24662 24038 23270 22605 21689
1425 27639 27239 26852 26486 26148 25785 25422 24895 24255 23509 22827 22057
1450 27916 27506 27108 26731 26384 26035 25668 25128 24473 23750 23049 22257
1475 28192 27773 27364 26977 26620 26261 25914 25362 24690 23990 23270 22457
1500 28469 28039 27620 27223 26857 26488 26141 25595 24907 24192 23492 22656
1525 28746 28306 27876 27468 27093 26714 26358 25828 25125 24393 23714 22856
1550 29011 28573 28132 27714 27329 26941 26574 26053 25342 24593 23935 23056
1575 29257 28839 28388 27960 27566 27167 26791 26256 25560 24794 24131 23256
1600 29500 29085 28644 28206 27802 27394 27008 26459 25777 24995 24317 23456
1625 (29743) 29321 28900 28451 28038 27620 27224 26662 25994 25195 24502 23656
1650 MAX 29554 29130 28697 28274 27847 27441 26864 26180 25396 24688 23855
1675 MAX (29787) 29356 28940 28510 28074 27658 27067 26365 25596 24874 24046
1700 MAX MAX (29582) 29161 28747 28300 27874 27269 26550 25797 25059 24214
1725 MAX MAX MAX 29378 28977 28526 28091 27472 26735 25997 25245 24382
1750 MAX MAX MAX (29595) 29190 28753 28308 27675 26920 26164 25430 24550
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29398 28974 28524 27878 27105 26330 25616 24718
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29606) 29179 28741 28080 27290 26497 25802 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29379 28954 28283 27475 26663 25987 MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29579) 29153 28485 27660 26829 MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29346 28688 27845 26996 MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29535 28891 28030 27162 MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29724) 29081 28215 MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29269 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29446 MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 21228 20303 19066 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22108 21353 20461 19371 18006 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22451 22126 21440 20568 19574 18173 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22793 22457 22136 21481 20617 19647 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23136 22787 22455 22132 21465 20599 19315 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23479 23118 22774 22439 22109 21386 20356 18477 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23821 23448 23093 22747 22404 22062 21071 19707 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 24135 23778 23412 23054 22700 22346 21787 20483 18775 < MIN < MIN
1200 24416 24090 23730 23362 22995 22630 22189 21117 19881 < MIN < MIN
1225 24698 24362 24041 23669 23291 22913 22458 21750 20499 18742 < MIN
1250 24980 24634 24303 23976 23586 23197 22727 22152 21057 19727 < MIN
1275 25262 24906 24566 24234 23882 23481 22996 22403 21616 20352 18519
1300 25543 25178 24829 24488 24147 23764 23265 22654 22072 20840 19392
1325 25825 25450 25093 24742 24391 24040 23534 22904 22305 21327 20128
1350 26097 25723 25356 24996 24636 24275 23804 23155 22538 21814 20550
1375 26354 25995 25618 25249 24880 24511 24061 23407 22771 22132 20972
1400 26610 26241 25881 25503 25125 24746 24284 23657 23004 22346 21394
1425 26867 26487 26129 25758 25370 24981 24508 23908 23237 22561 21816
1450 27123 26733 26365 26010 25614 25216 24731 24132 23470 22775 22110
1475 27379 26979 26601 26236 25859 25451 24955 24341 23702 22989 22306
1500 27635 27224 26837 26461 26091 25687 25179 24550 23935 23203 22502
1525 27892 27470 27072 26687 26306 25922 25402 24760 24140 23417 22697
1550 28148 27716 27308 26913 26521 26137 25626 24969 24335 23631 22893
1575 28405 27962 27544 27139 26737 26342 25850 25178 24530 23845 23089
1600 28661 28207 27780 27365 26952 26547 26063 25387 24724 24050 23284
1625 28917 28453 28016 27590 27167 26752 26255 25596 24919 24229 23480
1650 29146 28699 28252 27816 27382 26957 26447 25806 25113 24409 23675
1675 29372 28942 28487 28042 27598 27161 26639 26012 25308 24589 23871
1700 (29598) 29163 28723 28268 27813 27366 26831 26188 25503 24768 24056
1725 MAX 29379 28955 28494 28028 27571 27023 26364 25698 24948 24220
1750 MAX (29595) 29168 28719 28244 27776 27215 26540 25892 25127 24385
1775 MAX MAX 29376 28942 28459 27981 27407 26716 26071 25307 24550
1800 MAX MAX (29584) 29148 28674 28186 27599 26892 26231 25487 24714
1825 MAX MAX MAX 29349 28889 28391 27791 27067 26391 25666 24879
1850 MAX MAX MAX 29545 29089 28596 27983 27243 26551 25846 MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX (29741) 29285 28801 28175 27419 26711 26020 MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29472 28999 28367 27595 26871 MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29659) 29189 28558 27771 27031 MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29372 28750 27947 27191 MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29551 28941 28123 MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29730) 29122 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29300 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 19114 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 20490 19421 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 21471 20598 19539 18123 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22147 21513 20596 19594 18274 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22466 22144 21443 20568 19658 18093 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22786 22451 22101 21353 20549 19376 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23104 22759 22396 22049 21279 20343 18576 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 23424 23067 22691 22333 22003 21010 19737 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23743 23374 22986 22616 22275 21677 20458 18907 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 24051 23682 23281 22899 22547 22133 21051 19961 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 24315 23990 23577 23183 22819 22392 21642 20508 18883 < MIN < MIN
1275 24578 24246 23872 23466 23091 22650 22095 21035 19824 < MIN < MIN
1300 24841 24500 24138 23749 23363 22908 22336 21562 20375 18804 < MIN
1325 25104 24754 24383 24027 23635 23167 22577 22038 20836 19646 < MIN
1350 25367 25009 24627 24262 23907 23426 22818 22263 21298 20235 18361
1375 25631 25263 24871 24497 24149 23684 23060 22487 21760 20640 19100
1400 25894 25517 25116 24732 24375 23942 23300 22712 22099 21046 19839
1425 26141 25771 25360 24967 24601 24167 23542 22937 22306 21451 20272
1450 26378 26022 25604 25201 24827 24382 23783 23161 22513 21856 20620
1475 26613 26249 25849 25436 25053 24598 24020 23386 22720 22122 20968
1500 26850 26475 26082 25671 25279 24813 24221 23611 22927 22313 21315
1525 27086 26701 26297 25906 25505 25028 24422 23836 23134 22503 21663
1550 27322 26927 26512 26123 25731 25243 24624 24050 23341 22694 22005
1575 27558 27153 26727 26328 25957 25459 24825 24238 23548 22884 22177
1600 27794 27380 26942 26532 26158 25674 25026 24427 23755 23075 22350
1625 28030 27605 27157 26737 26352 25889 25227 24615 23962 23265 22522
1650 28266 27832 27372 26941 26547 26088 25429 24803 24142 23456 22694
1675 28503 28058 27587 27146 26741 26271 25630 24991 24316 23646 22867
1700 28739 28284 27802 27351 26935 26453 25831 25179 24489 23837 23039
1725 28969 28510 28017 27555 27130 26636 26027 25367 24663 24023 23211
1750 29182 28736 28232 27759 27325 26818 26194 25555 24837 24184 23384
1775 29390 28958 28447 27964 27519 27001 26361 25743 25011 24344 23556
1800 (29598) 29164 28662 28168 27714 27183 26528 25932 25185 24505 23728
1825 MAX 29364 28877 28373 27908 27366 26696 26097 25358 24665 23900
1850 MAX 29560 29077 28578 28103 27548 26862 26250 25532 24825 MAT
1875 MAX (29756) 29274 28782 28298 27731 27030 26403 25706 24986 MAT
1900 MAX MAX 29461 28982 28492 27913 27197 26556 25880 MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX (29648) 29172 28687 28096 27364 26709 26042 MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX 29355 28881 28279 27531 26862 MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX 29534 29066 28461 27698 27015 MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX (29713) 29249 28643 27865 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT 28826 28033 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 19462 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 20622 19535 18111 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 21539 20595 19581 18168 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22153 21441 20561 19545 18235 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 22461 22100 21345 20486 19528 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22769 22395 22047 21211 20427 19164 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 23077 22690 22330 21936 21100 20185 18628 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23385 22985 22613 22247 21772 20799 19726 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 23693 23280 22896 22518 22172 21413 20415 18856 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 24001 23576 23179 22789 22431 22011 20969 19848 18115 < MIN < MIN
1275 24255 23871 23462 23060 22691 22257 21522 20415 19015 < MIN < MIN
1300 24510 24137 23746 23331 22951 22503 22032 20906 19914 18037 < MIN
1325 24764 24382 24024 23602 23211 22750 22263 21397 20395 18840 < MIN
1350 25019 24626 24259 23874 23470 22996 22495 21888 20832 19643 < MIN
1375 25274 24870 24493 24120 23730 23242 22726 22166 21270 20212 18648
1400 25528 25115 24728 24345 23990 23488 22958 22381 21707 20595 19365
1425 25782 25359 24963 24570 24208 23734 23189 22596 22066 20978 20039
1450 26033 25603 25198 24796 24424 23981 23421 22811 22266 21360 20374
1475 26259 25848 25433 25021 24640 24189 23652 23026 22466 21743 20710
1500 26486 26081 25668 25246 24856 24395 23884 23241 22666 22060 21046
1525 26712 26296 25903 25471 25073 24600 24096 23457 22866 22244 21381
1550 26939 26511 26119 25697 25288 24806 24290 23672 23066 22428 21717
1575 27165 26726 26324 25922 25505 25011 24484 23887 23266 22611 22026
1600 27391 26941 26529 26127 25721 25216 24677 24086 23466 22795 22195
1625 27618 27156 26733 26320 25937 25422 24871 24266 23666 22978 22363
1650 27845 27371 26937 26514 26130 25627 25065 24447 23866 23162 22531
1675 28071 27586 27142 26708 26314 25833 25258 24627 24056 23345 22699
1700 28297 27801 27346 26901 26498 26032 25452 24807 24224 23529 22868
1725 28524 28016 27551 27095 26681 26204 25645 24988 24392 23713 23036
1750 28750 28231 27755 27289 26865 26376 25839 25168 24560 23896 23204
1775 28971 28446 27960 27483 27048 26548 26027 25348 24729 24067 23372
1800 29177 28661 28164 27676 27232 26719 26186 25529 24897 24222 23541
1825 29377 28876 28369 27870 27416 26891 26344 25709 25065 24377 23709
1850 29574 29076 28573 28064 27600 27063 26503 25890 25233 24531 23877
1875 (29771) 29273 28778 28258 27783 27234 26662 26056 25401 24687 MAT
1900 MAX 29460 28978 28451 27967 27406 26821 26201 25569 24841 MAT
1925 MAX (29647) 29167 28645 28150 27578 26979 26345 25738 24996 MAT
1950 MAX MAX 29351 28839 28334 27750 27138 26490 25906 MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX 29529 29026 28518 27922 27297 26634 26058 MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 MAX MAX (29707) 29208 28701 28094 27456 26779 MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX 29381 28885 28265 27615 26923 MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAT 29062 28437 27774 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 18156 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 19629 18188 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 20588 19566 18230 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 21374 20497 19522 18196 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 22058 21223 20424 19409 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 22341 21950 21096 20319 18836 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22625 22252 21769 20943 19946 18420 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 22908 22523 22170 21566 20533 19445 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 23192 22795 22430 22075 21094 20234 18770 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 23476 23066 22690 22324 21655 20744 19705 18071 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 23759 23337 22949 22572 22090 21254 20313 18920 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 24036 23608 23209 22820 22323 21764 20772 19768 18091 < MIN < MIN
1350 24271 23880 23469 23069 22556 22118 21230 20297 18855 < MIN < MIN
1375 24506 24125 23729 23317 22790 22339 21688 20705 19619 < MIN < MIN
1400 24741 24351 23988 23566 23023 22559 22065 21114 20181 18675 < MIN
1425 24976 24576 24206 23814 23256 22779 22272 21522 20542 19359 < MIN
1450 25211 24801 24423 24052 23490 23000 22478 21931 20903 20020 18309
1475 25446 25027 24638 24259 23723 23220 22683 22159 21264 20338 18914
1500 25682 25252 24855 24466 23956 23440 22889 22351 21625 20655 19520
1525 25917 25478 25071 24673 24159 23661 23095 22542 21986 20973 20057
1550 26132 25703 25287 24881 24354 23881 23301 22733 22170 21291 20332
1575 26337 25929 25503 25088 24549 24085 23508 22925 22346 21608 20608
1600 26542 26132 25719 25295 24744 24269 23714 23117 22523 21926 20883
1625 26747 26326 25936 25502 24939 24453 23920 23308 22700 22124 21158
1650 26951 26520 26129 25709 25134 24638 24106 23500 22877 22287 21434
1675 27156 26714 26312 25916 25329 24823 24278 23691 23054 22449 21710
1700 27361 26908 26496 26104 25524 25007 24452 23883 23230 22611 21985
1725 27566 27102 26680 26277 25719 25192 24624 24062 23407 22773 22139
1750 27771 27296 26863 26451 25914 25376 24797 24223 23583 22935 22286
1775 27976 27489 27047 26625 26090 25561 24971 24385 23760 23097 22433
1800 28180 27683 27230 26799 26250 25746 25143 24546 23937 23260 22580
1825 28385 27877 27414 26972 26411 25930 25317 24707 24096 23421 22727
1850 28590 28071 27598 27146 26571 26093 25489 24868 24245 23584 22874
1875 28795 28265 27781 27320 26731 26241 25663 25030 24394 23746 MAT
1900 28993 28459 27965 27493 26892 26390 25836 25191 24544 23908 MAT
1925 29184 28653 28148 27667 27052 26540 26007 25352 24693 MAT MAT
1950 29366 28847 28332 27841 27213 26688 26144 25514 24842 MAT MAT
1975 29545 29033 28515 28015 27373 26838 26280 25675 24991 MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 (29724) 29215 28699 28188 27533 26986 26417 25836 MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX 29388 28883 28362 27693 27136 26553 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAT 29060 28536 27854 27284 26690 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAT MAT 28710 28014 27433 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAT MAT MAT 28175 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 18222 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 19602 18182 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 20518 19472 18103 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 21246 20396 19309 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 21973 21066 20264 19085 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 22261 21737 20884 20106 18540 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 22533 22157 21504 20675 19572 18078 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 22805 22417 22049 21245 20301 19027 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1275 23076 22676 22297 21814 20816 19976 18574 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1300 23348 22935 22544 22158 21329 20454 19450 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1325 23619 23194 22792 22394 21844 20920 20157 18667 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1350 23891 23454 23039 22630 22154 21386 20581 19461 18043 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1375 24135 23713 23287 22865 22375 21852 21005 20121 18766 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1400 24360 23972 23534 23100 22597 22141 21429 20499 19490 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1425 24586 24193 23782 23336 22818 22350 21852 20877 20100 18519 < MIN < MIN
1450 24812 24409 24024 23571 23040 22558 22128 21254 20439 19164 < MIN < MIN
1475 25037 24624 24231 23807 23261 22766 22324 21632 20777 19809 18345 < MIN
1500 25263 24840 24438 24035 23482 22975 22520 22004 21116 20209 18925 < MIN
1525 25489 25056 24644 24232 23704 23183 22716 22187 21456 20506 19504 < MIN
1550 25714 25272 24850 24429 23925 23391 22912 22369 21794 20802 20038 18387
1575 25940 25488 25057 24626 24123 23599 23108 22551 22067 21099 20299 18893
1600 26142 25704 25263 24823 24308 23807 23304 22732 22236 21396 20561 19400
1625 26336 25919 25469 25020 24494 24013 23500 22915 22405 21692 20823 19907
1650 26530 26114 25676 25216 24679 24188 23696 23097 22575 21989 21084 20182
1675 26725 26298 25883 25413 24864 24363 23893 23279 22744 22149 21346 20406
1700 26919 26481 26075 25610 25050 24537 24075 23461 22913 22304 21608 20630
1725 27113 26664 26247 25806 25235 24712 24240 23643 23083 22458 21869 20855
1750 27307 26848 26421 26003 25421 24887 24404 23825 23252 22613 22071 21079
1775 27501 27031 26593 26165 25606 25062 24570 24006 23421 22768 22213 21303
1800 27695 27214 26766 26327 25792 25237 24735 24159 23591 22923 22355 21527
1825 27890 27397 26939 26490 25977 25411 24900 24313 23760 23078 22497 21751
1850 28084 27581 27112 26652 26131 25586 25064 24466 23930 23232 22638 21975
1875 28278 27764 27285 26814 26281 25761 25230 24620 24084 23387 22780 MAT
1900 28472 27947 27458 26976 26431 25936 25395 24773 24227 23542 22922 MAT
1925 28666 28130 27631 27139 26581 26088 25559 24927 24370 23696 MAT MAT
1950 28861 28313 27804 27301 26731 26226 25724 25080 24514 23851 MAT MAT
1975 29047 28496 27977 27463 26881 26365 25890 25234 24657 MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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ASDA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 29229 28680 28150 27625 27031 26503 26042 25387 24800 MAT MAT MAT
2025 29401 28863 28323 27787 27181 26642 26170 25541 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAT 29040 28496 27950 27331 26780 26299 25694 MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAT MAT 28669 28112 27481 26919 26427 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAT MAT 28842 28274 27631 27057 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAT MAT MAT 28436 27781 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 26273 26015 25732 25456 25195 24937 24686 24331 24003 23370 22711 21524
1025 26563 26297 26045 25770 25501 25235 24977 24612 24273 23675 22996 22037
1050 26852 26579 26320 26071 25806 25533 25269 24892 24545 23981 23281 22292
1075 27141 26860 26594 26338 26096 25832 25560 25173 24816 24239 23566 22546
1100 27431 27142 26868 26605 26357 26111 25850 25454 25087 24495 23851 22801
1125 27721 27424 27143 26873 26617 26365 26120 25735 25358 24750 24114 23057
1150 28011 27706 27417 27140 26878 26619 26368 26013 25629 25005 24352 23312
1175 28300 27987 27692 27407 27138 26873 26615 26251 25900 25261 24591 23567
1200 28590 28270 27966 27675 27399 27127 26863 26489 26145 25516 24830 23822
1225 28879 28551 28240 27942 27659 27381 27110 26727 26375 25772 25069 24065
1250 29139 28833 28515 28209 27920 27635 27357 26965 26604 26023 25308 24279
1275 29389 29092 28789 28477 28181 27889 27605 27204 26834 26238 25547 24493
1300 (29639) 29339 29047 28744 28441 28143 27852 27442 27063 26454 25786 24708
1325 MAX (29586) 29290 29001 28702 28397 28100 27680 27293 26670 26021 24922
1350 MAX MAX 29527 29239 28958 28651 28347 27918 27522 26885 26222 25137
1375 MAX MAX (29764) 29472 29190 28905 28594 28156 27752 27101 26422 25352
1400 MAX MAX MAX (29705) 29420 29133 28842 28394 27982 27317 26623 25566
1425 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29650) 29359 29072 28632 28211 27532 26824 25781
1450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29585) 29293 28871 28441 27747 27025 25995
1475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29512 29090 28671 27963 27226 26176
1500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29731) 29304 28900 28179 27427 26355
1525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29516 29110 28394 27628 26535
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29728) 29317 28610 27829 26715
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29522 28826 28030 26895
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29727) 29030 28231 27074
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29227 28432 27254
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29421 28633 27434
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29615) 28834 27614
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29025 27793
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29210 MAT
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] Sea Level


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 25751 25464 25189 24922 24661 24413 24127 23752 23250 22521 21504
1025 26062 25778 25494 25220 24951 24696 24402 24058 23551 22800 22027
1050 26337 26078 25800 25518 25242 24979 24677 24323 23853 23079 22282
1075 26612 26345 26090 25815 25532 25262 24951 24588 24129 23358 22536
1100 26887 26613 26350 26096 25823 25545 25226 24853 24382 23636 22791
1125 27161 26881 26611 26350 26096 25828 25501 25118 24634 23915 23045
1150 27436 27148 26872 26603 26343 26095 25776 25383 24887 24163 23300
1175 27711 27415 27132 26857 26589 26335 26043 25648 25139 24397 23555
1200 27986 27683 27392 27111 26836 26575 26276 25913 25391 24631 23810
1225 28261 27951 27653 27364 27083 26815 26508 26150 25644 24864 24054
1250 28536 28218 27913 27618 27330 27056 26741 26374 25896 25098 24268
1275 28811 28485 28174 27871 27576 27296 26974 26598 26125 25332 24483
1300 29067 28753 28434 28125 27823 27536 27207 26823 26338 25566 24697
1325 29309 29009 28695 28378 28070 27776 27439 27047 26551 25800 24911
1350 29547 29247 28951 28632 28317 28016 27673 27271 26764 26029 25126
1375 (29785) 29480 29184 28886 28563 28257 27905 27495 26977 26225 25340
1400 MAX (29713) 29413 29116 28810 28497 28138 27719 27190 26422 25554
1425 MAX MAX (29642) 29342 29042 28737 28371 27943 27403 26618 25768
1450 MAX MAX MAX 29565 29264 28972 28603 28167 27615 26815 25982
1475 MAX MAX MAX (29788) 29483 29188 28837 28392 27829 27012 26165
1500 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29702) 29403 29055 28616 28041 27208 26344
1525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29618) 29265 28840 28255 27405 26524
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29473 29050 28467 27601 26703
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29681) 29254 28680 27798 26883
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29455 28893 27995 27063
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29656) 29090 28192 27242
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29284 28388 27421
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29475 28585 27601
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29666) 28781 27781
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28973 27960
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29154 MAT
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29333 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 1000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 25200 24923 24651 24390 24139 23880 23494 23110 22397 21365 19752
1025 25506 25221 24941 24673 24414 24168 23803 23407 22672 21914 20288
1050 25812 25519 25231 24956 24690 24436 24094 23705 22947 22213 20764
1075 26101 25817 25521 25238 24965 24704 24352 24001 23221 22465 21240
1100 26361 26098 25811 25521 25240 24972 24611 24250 23496 22718 21716
1125 26622 26352 26086 25803 25515 25240 24869 24499 23771 22970 22092
1150 26883 26605 26333 26072 25790 25508 25128 24748 24038 23223 22319
1175 27144 26859 26579 26312 26056 25777 25386 24997 24269 23475 22546
1200 27405 27113 26826 26552 26288 26038 25645 25246 24500 23728 22774
1225 27665 27366 27072 26792 26521 26265 25904 25494 24731 23981 23001
1250 27926 27620 27318 27031 26755 26492 26137 25743 24961 24196 23228
1275 28187 27874 27565 27271 26988 26719 26355 25992 25192 24409 23456
1300 28447 28127 27811 27511 27221 26945 26574 26203 25423 24621 23683
1325 28708 28381 28058 27750 27454 27172 26792 26413 25653 24834 23910
1350 28964 28634 28304 27990 27687 27399 27010 26623 25884 25046 24116
1375 29196 28888 28551 28230 27920 27626 27229 26833 26096 25259 24308
1400 29426 29118 28798 28469 28153 27853 27447 27043 26290 25471 24500
1425 (29656) 29344 29031 28709 28387 28080 27665 27253 26484 25684 24692
1450 MAX 29568 29252 28945 28620 28307 27884 27462 26677 25896 24883
1475 MAX (29792) 29471 29161 28853 28534 28102 27672 26872 26091 25076
1500 MAX MAX (29690) 29376 29070 28760 28320 27882 27065 26269 25268
1525 MAX MAX MAX (29591) 29280 28981 28539 28092 27259 26447 25459
1550 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29488 29187 28757 28301 27453 26625 25651
1575 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29696) 29391 28970 28511 27647 26803 25843
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29595) 29169 28721 27840 26981 26030
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29366 28930 28034 27159 26190
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29562 29121 28228 27337 26350
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29758) 29312 28421 27515 26510
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29501 28616 27693 26670
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29690) 28809 27871 26830
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28996 28049 MAT
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29175 28227 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29351 MAT MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29525 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29699) MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 2000


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24940 24658 24389 24125 23849 23562 23284 23022 22313 21091 19680
1025 25238 24948 24671 24399 24141 23873 23587 23316 22585 21627 20231
1050 25537 25238 24954 24674 24409 24154 23889 23611 22857 22075 20704
1075 25835 25528 25236 24949 24676 24414 24160 23905 23129 22323 21178
1100 26114 25819 25518 25224 24944 24674 24414 24167 23401 22571 21651
1125 26368 26093 25801 25499 25211 24935 24667 24414 23673 22820 22059
1150 26622 26339 26070 25773 25479 25195 24920 24661 23945 23068 22286
1175 26876 26586 26310 26041 25746 25455 25174 24907 24183 23316 22512
1200 27130 26833 26550 26273 26011 25715 25427 25154 24411 23564 22738
1225 27384 27079 26789 26506 26237 25976 25680 25401 24639 23813 22964
1250 27638 27326 27029 26739 26464 26199 25934 25647 24868 24052 23191
1275 27892 27572 27269 26971 26690 26419 26158 25894 25097 24260 23417
1300 28146 27819 27508 27204 26916 26639 26371 26119 25325 24469 23643
1325 28400 28066 27748 27437 27142 26859 26585 26326 25553 24678 23870
1350 28654 28313 27987 27670 27369 27079 26799 26534 25782 24888 24081
1375 28909 28559 28227 27903 27595 27298 27012 26742 26009 25097 24272
1400 29137 28806 28467 28135 27821 27518 27226 26950 26201 25306 24463
1425 29363 29039 28706 28368 28047 27738 27439 27158 26392 25514 24654
1450 (29589) 29260 28943 28601 28273 27958 27653 27366 26584 25723 24846
1475 MAX 29479 29159 28833 28500 28178 27867 27574 26776 25933 25037
1500 MAX (29698) 29374 29052 28726 28398 28080 27781 26968 26119 25228
1525 MAX MAX (29589) 29262 28949 28618 28294 27989 27160 26294 25419
1550 MAX MAX MAX 29470 29154 28837 28508 28197 27351 26468 25611
1575 MAX MAX MAX (29678) 29358 29045 28722 28405 27543 26643 25802
1600 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29560 29245 28934 28613 27735 26818 25993
1625 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29762) 29442 29129 28821 27927 26993 26153
1650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29639) 29323 29019 28119 27168 26313
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29514 29209 28311 27343 26472
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29705) 29397 28503 27518 26632
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29585) 28695 27693 26791
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 28886 27868 26950
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29066 28043 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29243 28218 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29415 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29587) MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 3000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24403 24128 23840 23539 23247 22969 22703 22166 20810 19425 < MIN
1025 24686 24403 24134 23850 23549 23262 22988 22433 21333 20031 18353
1050 24968 24678 24401 24135 23851 23555 23272 22701 21856 20495 18908
1075 25251 24952 24668 24394 24127 23848 23557 22968 22176 20959 19463
1100 25534 25227 24935 24654 24379 24118 23842 23236 22420 21423 20013
1125 25817 25502 25202 24913 24632 24364 24106 23503 22664 21887 20417
1150 26085 25777 25469 25173 24884 24609 24345 23770 22908 22168 20821
1175 26325 26044 25737 25433 25137 24854 24583 24032 23152 22391 21224
1200 26564 26277 26003 25693 25389 25099 24822 24256 23395 22614 21628
1225 26804 26510 26229 25953 25641 25345 25060 24481 23639 22837 22015
1250 27044 26742 26455 26179 25894 25590 25299 24705 23883 23060 22216
1275 27284 26975 26681 26398 26123 25836 25538 24930 24106 23283 22417
1300 27524 27208 26907 26618 26336 26068 25776 25155 24312 23506 22618
1325 27764 27441 27133 26837 26549 26275 26012 25379 24517 23729 22819
1350 28004 27674 27360 27057 26762 26481 26213 25604 24723 23952 23020
1375 28244 27907 27586 27276 26975 26688 26414 25828 24928 24148 23221
1400 28484 28139 27811 27495 27188 26895 26615 26045 25134 24336 23421
1425 28724 28372 28037 27715 27400 27102 26816 26233 25339 24525 23622
1450 28959 28605 28264 27934 27613 27308 27016 26422 25544 24713 23823
1475 29176 28838 28490 28153 27826 27515 27217 26610 25750 24901 24020
1500 29390 29056 28715 28373 28039 27722 27418 26799 25955 25090 24191
1525 (29604) 29267 28939 28592 28252 27928 27619 26987 26134 25278 24361
1550 MAX 29474 29145 28812 28465 28135 27820 27175 26306 25467 24531
1575 MAX (29681) 29348 29021 28678 28342 28020 27364 26478 25655 24702
1600 MAX MAX 29551 29220 28891 28548 28221 27552 26650 25843 24872
1625 MAX MAX (29754) 29418 29087 28755 28421 27741 26821 26026 25043
1650 MAX MAX MAX (29616) 29281 28958 28622 27929 26993 26183 25213
1675 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29472 29147 28823 28118 27165 26341 25383
1700 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29663) 29335 29015 28307 27337 26498 25554
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29521 29200 28495 27508 26655 25724
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29707) 29381 28684 27680 26812 25894
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29562 28872 27852 26969 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29743) 29050 28024 27126 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29224 28196 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29394 MAT MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29562 MAT MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 4000


[m] OAT [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24151 23856 23542 23236 22948 22656 22379 21798 20536 19070 < MIN < MIN
1025 24426 24147 23853 23537 23240 22939 22653 22166 21046 19673 18281 < MIN
1050 24702 24414 24136 23838 23533 23222 22927 22426 21556 20206 18833 < MIN
1075 24977 24682 24396 24116 23825 23505 23201 22685 22031 20657 19386 < MIN
1100 25253 24950 24656 24369 24098 23788 23475 22944 22270 21108 19938 18166
1125 25528 25217 24916 24620 24343 24060 23749 23203 22510 21559 20356 18658
1150 25804 25485 25176 24873 24588 24297 24020 23462 22749 22004 20757 19150
1175 26067 25753 25435 25125 24833 24535 24250 23721 22989 22223 21158 19643
1200 26300 26017 25695 25376 25077 24772 24480 23980 23228 22441 21559 20094
1225 26534 26243 25955 25629 25322 25010 24711 24201 23467 22659 21960 20437
1250 26767 26470 26181 25881 25567 25247 24941 24419 23707 22877 22180 20781
1275 27001 26696 26401 26112 25811 25484 25171 24637 23946 23096 22380 21124
1300 27234 26922 26620 26325 26047 25722 25401 24855 24156 23314 22580 21468
1325 27468 27149 26839 26537 26254 25959 25631 25073 24358 23532 22780 21811
1350 27701 27375 27059 26750 26460 26165 25861 25290 24560 23750 22979 22080
1375 27934 27601 27278 26962 26666 26365 26077 25508 24762 23969 23179 22258
1400 28168 27828 27498 27175 26872 26564 26270 25726 24964 24158 23379 22435
1425 28401 28054 27717 27388 27078 26764 26464 25944 25166 24342 23579 22613
1450 28635 28280 27937 27600 27285 26964 26657 26135 25367 24527 23779 22791
1475 28868 28507 28156 27813 27491 27164 26850 26318 25569 24712 23979 22969
1500 29084 28733 28376 28025 27697 27363 27043 26501 25771 24896 24152 23147
1525 29294 28955 28595 28238 27903 27563 27237 26683 25973 25081 24321 23324
1550 29502 29161 28814 28451 28110 27763 27430 26866 26146 25265 24491 23502
1575 (29710) 29365 29023 28663 28316 27962 27624 27048 26315 25450 24660 23680
1600 MAX 29568 29223 28876 28522 28162 27817 27231 26483 25635 24830 23858
1625 MAX (29771) 29420 29074 28728 28362 28011 27414 26652 25819 25000 24031
1650 MAX MAX (29617) 29267 28933 28562 28204 27596 26820 26003 25169 24182
1675 MAX MAX MAX 29458 29122 28761 28397 27779 26989 26157 25339 24333
1700 MAX MAX MAX (29649) 29310 28957 28591 27962 27158 26310 25508 24485
1725 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29495 29141 28784 28144 27326 26464 25678 24636
1750 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29680) 29323 28973 28327 27495 26618 25847 24788
1775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29502 29151 28509 27664 26772 26014 MAT
1800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29681) 29327 28692 27832 26926 MAT MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29501 28875 28001 27079 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29675) 29047 28170 MAT MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29216 28338 MAT MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29381 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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TODA PA [ft] 5000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 23562 23246 22941 22641 22343 22044 21214 20081 18745 < MIN < MIN
1025 23873 23547 23233 22924 22616 22307 21755 20570 19336 < MIN < MIN
1050 24154 23849 23525 23206 22889 22571 22137 21060 19927 18465 < MIN
1075 24414 24126 23817 23489 23162 22834 22387 21549 20385 19004 < MIN
1100 24674 24378 24091 23772 23435 23098 22637 22018 20824 19544 18054
1125 24935 24630 24336 24046 23708 23361 22888 22250 21263 20059 18542
1150 25195 24883 24581 24282 23981 23625 23138 22482 21701 20448 19031
1175 25455 25135 24825 24520 24213 23888 23388 22714 22068 20836 19519
1200 25715 25387 25070 24757 24443 24127 23638 22946 22282 21225 20005
1225 25976 25640 25314 24994 24672 24349 23888 23177 22496 21613 20344
1250 26199 25892 25559 25231 24901 24570 24116 23410 22710 22001 20684
1275 26419 26122 25804 25468 25130 24791 24327 23641 22924 22196 21024
1300 26639 26334 26041 25705 25360 25013 24538 23873 23138 22391 21364
1325 26859 26547 26247 25942 25589 25234 24748 24089 23352 22586 21703
1350 27079 26760 26453 26150 25818 25456 24959 24285 23566 22781 22022
1375 27298 26973 26659 26350 26040 25677 25170 24480 23780 22977 22199
1400 27518 27186 26865 26549 26232 25899 25380 24676 23993 23172 22375
1425 27738 27399 27071 26749 26425 26100 25591 24872 24176 23367 22551
1450 27958 27611 27277 26948 26618 26286 25802 25068 24357 23562 22727
1475 28178 27824 27483 27147 26810 26472 26010 25264 24538 23757 22904
1500 28398 28037 27689 27346 27003 26658 26186 25459 24719 23952 23080
1525 28617 28250 27895 27546 27195 26843 26363 25655 24900 24125 23256
1550 28837 28463 28101 27745 27388 27029 26539 25850 25081 24291 23433
1575 29045 28675 28307 27945 27580 27215 26715 26039 25262 24456 23609
1600 29245 28888 28514 28144 27773 27400 26891 26202 25443 24622 23785
1625 29442 29085 28719 28343 27965 27586 27067 26365 25624 24788 23962
1650 (29639) 29279 28925 28543 28158 27772 27244 26529 25805 24953 24118
1675 MAX 29470 29114 28742 28350 27958 27420 26692 25986 25119 24268
1700 MAX (29661) 29301 28939 28543 28143 27596 26856 26139 25284 24418
1725 MAX MAX 29487 29123 28735 28329 27773 27019 26290 25450 24568
1750 MAX MAX (29673) 29305 28927 28515 27949 27182 26441 25616 24718
1775 MAX MAX MAX 29484 29105 28700 28125 27346 26591 25782 24869
1800 MAX MAX MAX (29663) 29282 28886 28302 27509 26742 25947 MAT
1825 MAX MAX MAX MAX 29454 29061 28478 27673 26893 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX MAX MAX (29626) 29233 28654 27836 27043 MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29399 28831 28000 27194 MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29565 29001 28163 MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX (29731) 29164 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 29326 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 6000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22956 22654 22341 22041 21483 20677 19545 18351 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 23248 22937 22614 22305 22017 21194 20125 18928 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23541 23220 22887 22568 22271 21711 20593 19504 18121 < MIN < MIN
1075 23833 23503 23160 22831 22526 22107 21061 20059 18647 < MIN < MIN
1100 24105 23787 23433 23095 22780 22348 21530 20483 19174 < MIN < MIN
1125 24350 24058 23706 23358 23034 22590 21998 20908 19701 18353 < MIN
1150 24595 24296 23979 23622 23289 22831 22224 21332 20162 18834 < MIN
1175 24840 24533 24212 23885 23543 23073 22448 21756 20539 19316 < MIN
1200 25085 24770 24441 24125 23798 23314 22673 22089 20915 19797 18178
1225 25330 25008 24670 24346 24043 23556 22897 22297 21291 20193 18609
1250 25575 25245 24899 24567 24257 23798 23122 22506 21668 20527 19040
1275 25820 25483 25129 24789 24472 24033 23346 22714 22022 20860 19470
1300 26055 25720 25358 25010 24686 24237 23571 22923 22213 21193 19901
1325 26261 25957 25587 25231 24900 24441 23795 23132 22403 21527 20220
1350 26468 26163 25816 25453 25114 24644 24017 23340 22594 21861 20507
1375 26674 26363 26038 25674 25327 24848 24206 23549 22785 22101 20793
1400 26881 26563 26231 25895 25542 25052 24396 23758 22975 22275 21079
1425 27087 26763 26423 26098 25756 25255 24586 23966 23166 22449 21365
1450 27293 26962 26616 26284 25970 25459 24775 24148 23356 22623 21652
1475 27500 27162 26808 26469 26154 25663 24965 24325 23547 22796 21938
1500 27706 27361 27001 26655 26333 25866 25155 24501 23737 22971 22121
1525 27913 27561 27193 26841 26512 26059 25344 24678 23928 23144 22276
1550 28119 27761 27386 27026 26691 26229 25534 24854 24101 23319 22430
1575 28325 27961 27578 27212 26871 26399 25724 25031 24262 23492 22586
1600 28532 28160 27771 27398 27050 26569 25914 25208 24424 23666 22740
1625 28738 28360 27963 27583 27229 26740 26086 25385 24586 23840 22895
1650 28942 28559 28156 27769 27409 26910 26244 25561 24748 24012 23050
1675 29131 28759 28348 27955 27588 27080 26403 25738 24910 24160 23205
1700 29319 28955 28541 28140 27767 27250 26561 25915 25072 24308 23359
1725 29504 29139 28733 28326 27947 27421 26719 26076 25234 24457 23514
1750 (29689) 29321 28925 28512 28126 27591 26877 26223 25396 24605 23669
1775 MAX 29501 29103 28697 28305 27761 27035 26370 25558 24753 23824
1800 MAX (29681) 29280 28883 28484 27932 27194 26517 25719 24901 MAT
1825 MAX MAX 29452 29057 28664 28102 27351 26664 25881 MAT MAT
1850 MAX MAX (29624) 29229 28843 28272 27510 26811 26036 MAT MAT
1875 MAX MAX MAX 29396 29014 28442 27668 26958 MAT MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX MAX 29562 29181 28612 27826 27105 MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX MAX (29728) 29344 28783 27984 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 7000


[m] OAT [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 22673 22348 22043 21439 20849 20064 18993 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22956 22621 22307 21991 21374 20552 19593 18380 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 23240 22894 22570 22249 21898 21041 20144 18936 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 23524 23168 22833 22503 22197 21529 20592 19492 18328 < MIN < MIN
1100 23807 23441 23097 22757 22441 22008 21040 20035 18843 < MIN < MIN
1125 24076 23714 23360 23011 22686 22240 21488 20440 19358 < MIN < MIN
1150 24314 23988 23623 23264 22930 22471 21936 20844 19873 18451 < MIN
1175 24552 24219 23887 23518 23175 22703 22186 21249 20275 18920 < MIN
1200 24790 24448 24126 23772 23419 22935 22403 21653 20641 19389 18061
1225 25028 24677 24348 24021 23663 23167 22620 22028 21006 19858 18488
1250 25265 24907 24569 24235 23908 23398 22838 22230 21372 20224 18915
1275 25503 25136 24790 24448 24128 23630 23055 22431 21737 20546 19342
1300 25741 25366 25012 24662 24334 23861 23272 22632 22052 20867 19769
1325 25979 25595 25233 24875 24540 24078 23489 22834 22239 21189 20130
1350 26183 25824 25455 25088 24746 24274 23706 23035 22425 21510 20412
1375 26383 26045 25676 25302 24952 24469 23924 23236 22611 21832 20695
1400 26583 26238 25898 25516 25158 24665 24119 23437 22797 22081 20978
1425 26783 26431 26100 25729 25364 24860 24303 23638 22984 22250 21261
1450 26983 26623 26285 25943 25570 25056 24487 23840 23170 22419 21544
1475 27183 26816 26471 26131 25776 25252 24670 24035 23357 22588 21827
1500 27383 27009 26657 26310 25982 25447 24854 24205 23543 22757 22059
1525 27583 27201 26843 26488 26157 25643 25038 24376 23729 22927 22213
1550 27783 27394 27028 26667 26329 25838 25221 24547 23915 23096 22366
1575 27983 27586 27214 26846 26501 26028 25405 24717 24086 23265 22519
1600 28183 27779 27400 27024 26673 26191 25589 24888 24245 23434 22673
1625 28383 27972 27585 27203 26846 26354 25773 25059 24404 23603 22826
1650 28583 28164 27771 27382 27018 26518 25957 25230 24562 23773 22980
1675 28783 28357 27957 27561 27190 26681 26117 25400 24721 23942 23133
1700 28978 28550 28143 27740 27362 26844 26270 25571 24879 24095 23286
1725 29162 28743 28328 27918 27534 27007 26423 25741 25038 24239 23440
1750 29344 28934 28514 28097 27707 27170 26576 25912 25196 24383 23593
1775 29524 29111 28700 28276 27879 27334 26729 26069 25354 24528 23746
1800 (29704) 29288 28885 28455 28051 27497 26882 26211 25513 24672 23900
1825 MAX 29461 29059 28634 28223 27660 27035 26352 25671 24816 MAT
1850 MAX (29634) 29231 28812 28396 27823 27188 26494 25830 24961 MAT
1875 MAX MAX 29398 28986 28568 27986 27341 26636 25988 MAT MAT
1900 MAX MAX 29564 29152 28740 28149 27494 26778 MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX MAX (29730) 29316 28912 28313 27647 26920 MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAX MAX MAT 29073 28476 27800 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 8000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAX MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 22059 21454 20846 20252 19242 18315 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22323 22003 21370 20749 19852 18890 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22587 22257 21895 21246 20346 19465 18390 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22851 22511 22195 21743 20803 20029 18926 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 23115 22765 22439 22113 21260 20452 19463 18339 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23379 23019 22684 22348 21717 20875 20000 18837 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23643 23273 22928 22583 22084 21298 20385 19335 18087 < MIN < MIN
1175 23907 23526 23172 22818 22304 21721 20771 19834 18544 < MIN < MIN
1200 24144 23780 23417 23052 22525 22071 21157 20232 19001 < MIN < MIN
1225 24365 24029 23661 23287 22746 22279 21543 20581 19458 18154 < MIN
1250 24587 24242 23905 23522 22966 22487 21929 20930 19915 18570 < MIN
1275 24809 24456 24126 23757 23187 22695 22158 21279 20253 18987 < MIN
1300 25031 24670 24332 23991 23407 22903 22352 21628 20563 19403 < MIN
1325 25253 24883 24538 24191 23627 23111 22546 21977 20874 19819 18348
1350 25474 25097 24744 24389 23848 23319 22741 22168 21184 20155 18722
1375 25696 25311 24950 24587 24058 23527 22935 22348 21495 20428 19096
1400 25918 25524 25156 24785 24244 23735 23129 22528 21805 20701 19470
1425 26118 25738 25362 24983 24431 23944 23323 22708 22061 20974 19844
1450 26304 25952 25567 25181 24617 24128 23517 22888 22226 21247 20137
1475 26490 26139 25773 25379 24804 24305 23711 23068 22390 21520 20372
1500 26676 26317 25979 25577 24990 24481 23905 23248 22555 21794 20608
1525 26862 26496 26155 25775 25176 24657 24085 23428 22720 22036 20843
1550 27048 26675 26327 25973 25363 24834 24249 23608 22884 22186 21079
1575 27234 26854 26499 26143 25549 25010 24414 23788 23049 22335 21314
1600 27420 27033 26671 26308 25736 25186 24579 23968 23214 22484 21549
1625 27606 27212 26843 26474 25922 25362 24744 24126 23379 22634 21784
1650 27792 27391 27015 26639 26090 25538 24909 24279 23543 22783 22011
1675 27978 27570 27188 26804 26246 25715 25074 24433 23708 22933 22145
1700 28164 27749 27360 26970 26401 25891 25239 24586 23873 23082 22278
1725 28350 27928 27532 27135 26557 26056 25403 24739 24032 23231 22411
1750 28536 28107 27704 27301 26712 26202 25568 24892 24173 23381 22544
1775 28722 28286 27876 27466 26867 26349 25733 25045 24313 23530 22678
1800 28909 28465 28049 27631 27023 26496 25898 25199 24454 23680 22811
1825 29081 28644 28221 27796 27178 26642 26052 25352 24594 23829 22944
1850 29253 28822 28393 27962 27333 26789 26189 25505 24735 23978 MAT
1875 29420 28996 28565 28128 27489 26935 26326 25658 24876 MAT MAT
1900 (29587) 29162 28737 28293 27644 27082 26463 25811 MAT MAT MAT
1925 MAX 29325 28910 28458 27800 27229 26600 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAX MAT 29070 28623 27955 27375 26736 MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAX MAT MAT 28789 28110 27522 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 9000


[m] OAT [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 MAX MAT MAT MAT 28265 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAX MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6A - Maximum Mass for TODA [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 21492 20840 20233 19507 18485 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1025 22021 21364 20729 20095 19067 18123 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1050 22276 21888 21225 20562 19648 18670 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1075 22530 22192 21722 21029 20170 19216 18319 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1100 22785 22436 22103 21496 20599 19762 18833 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1125 23039 22680 22337 21963 21029 20224 19349 18219 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1150 23294 22925 22572 22206 21458 20619 19863 18696 < MIN < MIN < MIN < MIN
1175 23548 23169 22806 22430 21888 21014 20268 19174 18146 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1200 23803 23413 23040 22654 22155 21409 20633 19651 18589 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1225 24048 23657 23275 22878 22366 21805 20998 20088 19033 < MIN < MIN < MIN
1250 24262 23902 23509 23102 22576 22100 21364 20417 19477 18109 < MIN < MIN
1275 24476 24123 23744 23326 22787 22298 21729 20746 19921 18511 < MIN < MIN
1300 24690 24329 23978 23550 22997 22496 22048 21075 20245 18913 < MIN < MIN
1325 24904 24535 24179 23774 23208 22693 22234 21405 20543 19316 18093 < MIN
1350 25118 24741 24377 23998 23418 22891 22420 21734 20841 19717 18460 < MIN
1375 25333 24946 24575 24188 23629 23089 22606 22033 21140 20077 18826 < MIN
1400 25547 25152 24773 24377 23839 23287 22792 22205 21438 20337 19192 < MIN
1425 25761 25358 24971 24566 24042 23485 22979 22377 21736 20598 19559 18051
1450 25975 25563 25168 24756 24220 23682 23165 22550 22019 20858 19925 18376
1475 26158 25769 25366 24945 24399 23880 23351 22722 22178 21119 20182 18701
1500 26338 25975 25564 25134 24577 24066 23538 22894 22338 21379 20411 19026
1525 26517 26151 25762 25323 24755 24234 23724 23066 22498 21639 20640 19350
1550 26696 26323 25960 25513 24933 24402 23910 23238 22658 21899 20868 19676
1575 26876 26496 26131 25702 25111 24570 24082 23411 22817 22088 21097 20000
1600 27055 26667 26296 25891 25289 24737 24240 23583 22977 22232 21326 20194
1625 27235 26840 26462 26067 25468 24905 24399 23755 23137 22376 21554 20387
1650 27414 27012 26627 26225 25646 25073 24557 23927 23296 22520 21784 20581
1675 27593 27184 26792 26383 25824 25241 24715 24085 23456 22664 22007 20774
1700 27773 27356 26957 26541 26002 25409 24873 24232 23616 22808 22137 20968
1725 27952 27528 27122 26699 26150 25577 25032 24378 23776 22952 22268 21161
1750 28132 27700 27287 26857 26299 25744 25191 24525 23935 23096 22398 21354
1775 28311 27872 27453 27014 26447 25912 25349 24672 24081 23240 22528 21548
1800 28490 28045 27618 27172 26595 26066 25507 24819 24218 23384 22659 21741
1825 28670 28216 27783 27330 26743 26206 25665 24966 24355 23528 22789 21935
1850 28849 28389 27948 27488 26891 26345 25824 25112 24491 23672 22919 MAT
1875 29020 28561 28113 27646 27040 26485 25982 25259 24628 23816 MAT MAT
1900 29187 28733 28279 27803 27188 26624 26117 25406 24764 23959 MAT MAT
1925 29350 28905 28444 27961 27336 26764 26248 25553 24901 MAT MAT MAT
1950 MAT 29066 28609 28119 27485 26903 26379 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
1975 MAT MAT 28774 28277 27633 27042 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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TODA PA [ft] 10000


[m] OAT [°C] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 MAT MAT MAT 28435 27781 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2025 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2050 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2075 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2100 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2125 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2150 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2175 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2200 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2225 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2250 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2275 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2300 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2325 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2350 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2375 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2400 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2425 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2450 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2475 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2500 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2525 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2550 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2575 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2600 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2625 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2650 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2675 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2700 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2725 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2750 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2775 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2800 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2825 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2850 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2875 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT
2900 MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT

NOTES: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are given for
interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.1.3 Allowed Mass for Take-off on Wet Runway

4.1.3.1 General
A runway is considered wet when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to cause it to appear
reflective, but without significant areas of standing water (or equivalent).
A dry runway is one which is neither wet nor contaminated and includes those paved runways which have
been specially prepared with grooves or porous pavement and maintained to retain an “effectively dry” braking
action even when moisture is present.
Airworthiness regulations (JAR 25 X 1591) do allow a lower screen height at the end of the take-off distance
with critical engine failure such that the failure would be recognized at V1.
The screen height may be less than 35 ft (as it is the minimum for the “dry” runway case), but never less than
15 ft for the wet runway.

4.1.3.2 Calculation of the Allowed Take-off Mass for a Wet Runway - versus TODA -

The V1 for a take-off on a wet runway shall be reduced by: = 8 kt - 0.1 kt per 1 kt headwind
or
= 8 kt + 0.3 kt per 1 kt tailwind

The V1 shall however never be less than: - 97 KIAS for flaps 5°


- 96 KIAS for flaps 10° and 15°

Reducing the V1 means that - within a given take-off distance - the airplane achieves a screen height of at least
15 ft above the take-off surface.
A correction of the TODA is therefore not required and Tables 4A (5° flaps), 5A (10° flaps) and 6A (15° flaps) as
in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 (= Maximum Mass for TODA) may be used after correcting for wind and slope
(Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.1, Tables 1A, 2A and 3A).

4.1.3.3 Calculation of the Allowed Take-off Mass for a Wet Runway - versus ASDA -

The V1 for a take-off on a wet runway shall be reduced by: = 8 kt - 0.1 kt per 1 kt headwind
or
= 8 kt + 0.3 kt per 1 kt tailwind

The V1 shall however never be less than: - 97 KIAS for flaps 5°


- 96 KIAS for flaps 10° and 15°

A correction of the ASDA - and therefore a correction of the maximum Mass for ASDA - is not required if the
result of the V1 reduction (V1 dry - wet) is still at / above the minimum V1 for the appropriate flap setting.

In case the regulating V1 wet shows a value less than the minimum V1 then
• use minimum V1 speed
• subtract 2.4% from ASDA for each knot, the theoretical V1 wet is below the minimum V1.

Example:
• Take-off with 15° flaps
• V1 = VR (dry case) = 100 kt
• zero wind
• ASDA

Solution:
V1 wet = 100 KIAS - 8 kt (for wet runway) would be 92 kt
• use minimum V1 speed (96 kt)
• 96 - 92 kt = 4 kt x 2,4 = 9.6%
Reduce ASDA by 9,6% = 90.4%
• Calculate Maximum Mass for ASDA (with 90,4% of the ASDA) as per Tables 4, 5 and 6
in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 after correcting for wind and slope (Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.1, Tables 1, 2 and 3).

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4.1.4 Allowed Mass for Take-off on Contaminated Runway

NOTE: The data presented under this Sub-Chapter do refer to Supplement 37 of the AFM
(as approved under the EASA rules).

4.1.4.1 General

A runway is considered to be contaminated when more than 25% of the runway surface area (whether in iso-
lated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by following:
• Standing water,
• Slush,
• Loose snow,
• Snow which has been compressed into a solid mass which resists further compression and will hold
together or break into lumps, if picked up (= COMPACTED SNOW), or
• Ice, including wet ice (braking effectivity is expected to be very low).

NOTE: Runways with water depths, slush or loose snow less than 3 mm (0.125 in), may be
considered not contaminated provided braking is considered good.

4.1.4.2 Limitations

1. Take-off with reduced power is prohibited,

2. Operation from runways contaminated with standing water, slush or loose snow
a. Maximum operating altitude for take-off and landing is 6000 ft ASL
b. The maximum permitted WED of contaminate is 15 mm (0.59 in)
c. The maximum permitted depth of contaminate is 6 cm (2.4 in)
d. For WED greater than 3 mm (0.125 in), selection of power levers aft of DISC is prohibited
e. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 14 kt

3. Operation from runways contaminated with compacted snow


a. The maximum crosswind component for take-off and landing is 20 kt

Airworthiness regulations (JAR 25 X 1591) do allow a lower screen height at the end of the take-off distance
with critical engine failure such that the failure would be recognized at V1.

The screen height may be less than 35 ft (as it is the minimum for the “dry” runway case) but never less than
15 ft for the contaminated runway.

Other than the data provided for the AFM (Supplement 37, Operations on Contaminated Runways),
JAR 25 X 1591 regulations do require one single V1 speed, so VGO (Lowest Decision Speed) shall be equal to
VSTOP (Highest Decision Speed) equal to V1.

As mentioned in the introduction to Chapter 4, V1 was assumed to be = VR.

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4.1.4.3 Calculation of the WED (Water Equivalent Depth)


The precipitation depth (slush, standing water or loose snow) must be converted into the equivalent water
depth, as the WED influences the take-off distance and accelerate stop distance on a slush, water or loose
snow covered runway.
The WED is calculated by converting the contamination depth and the specific gravity of the contaminate as
shown on Table 1 of this Sub-Chapter.
It is not possible to calculate the WED for take-off by multiplying the contamination depth with the specific grav-
ity.
If SNOWTAM’s (Notice To Airmen containing RWY condition during winter season) specific gravity is not avail-
able, then the following values may be used:

LOOSE SNOW : 0.20 - 0.35


WET SNOW : 0.35 - 0.50
SLUSH : 0.35 - 0.85
WET SLUSH : 0.85 - 1.00

Table 1 - Calculation of WED for TAKE-OFF [mm]

Depth of Contaminate Specific Gravity of Contaminate


[mm] 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1,0
3 1,0 1,3 1,9 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,8 2,9 3,0
4 1,3 2,0 2,7 3,3 3,4 3,6 3,7 3,8 4,0
6 2,0 3,0 4,0 5,0 5,2 5,4 5,6 5,8 6,0
8 2,7 4,0 5,3 6,7 6,9 7,1 7,4 7,7 8,0
10 3,3 5,0 6,7 8,3 8,6 8,9 9,3 9,6 10,0
12 4,0 6,0 8,0 10,0 10,3 10,7 11,1 11,5 12,0
14 4,7 7,0 9,3 11,7 12,1 12,5 13,0 13,5 14,0
16 5,3 8,0 10,7 13,3 13,8 14,3 14,8 (15,6) -
18 6,0 9,0 12,0 15,0 (15,6) - - - -
20 6,7 10,0 13,3 (16,4) - - - - -
22 7,3 11,0 14,7 (17,9) - - - - -
24 8,0 12,0 (16,0) - - - - - -
26 8,7 13,0 (17,0) - - - - - -
28 9,3 14,0 (18,0) - - - - - -
30 10,0 15,0 (19,0) - - - - - -
32 10,7 (16,2) - - - - - - -
34 11,3 (17,1) - - - - - - -
36 12,0 (17,9) - - - - - - -
38 12,7 (18,8) - - - - - - -
40 13,3 (19,5) - - - - - - -
42 14,0 (20 +) - - - - - - -
44 14,7 (20 +) - - - - - - -
46 (15,3) - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - -

NOTES: Maximum permitted WED = 15 mm (0.59 in)


Maximum permitted Depth of Contaminate = 60 mm (2.4 in)

For take-off with V1 = VR, Table 1 of Sub-Chapter 4.4.4, Calculation of WED for Landing, may
be used in lieu the Table above, Calculation of WED for Take-off.

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4.1.4.4 Take-off from a Runway contaminated with Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow

A) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for the TODA.


Use Table 1 or 1A through 5 or 5A as applicable for the WED to find the corrected TODA (corrected for wind,
slope and contamination).
With this corrected TODA enter Table 4A, 5A or 6A (as for the appropriate flap setting) in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2
to find the Maximum Mass for take-off.

B) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for the ASDA.


Use Table 6 or 6A to find the corrected ASDA (corrected for wind, slope and contamination).
With this corrected ASDA enter Tables 4, 5 or 6 (as for the appropriate flap setting) in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 to
find the Maximum Mass for the accelerate and stop case.

C) The lower of the 2 masses as obtained in steps A and B is the limiting mass for take-off.

Tables shown under this Sub-Chapter

Table CONTENTS
1 TODA WED 0 - 3 mm / 0.12 in Flaps 5° & 10°
1A TODA WED 0 - 3 mm / 0.12 in Flaps 15°
2 TODA WED 6 mm / 0.24 in Flaps 5° & 10°
2A TODA WED 6 mm / 0.24 in Flaps 15°
3 TODA WED 9 mm / 0.35 in Flaps 5° & 10°
3A TODA WED 9 mm / 0.35 in Flaps 15°
4 TODA WED 12 mm / 0.47 in Flaps 5° & 10°
4A TODA WED 12 mm / 0.47 in Flaps 15°
5 TODA WED 15 mm / 0.59 in Flaps 5° & 10°
5A TODA WED 15 mm / 0.59 in Flaps 15°
6 ASDA WED 0 - 15 mm / 0.59 in Flaps 5° & 10°
6A ASDA WED 0 - 15 mm / 0.59 in Flaps 15°

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Table 1 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + FLAPS 10°

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope - 2% - 1% 0% 1% 2% - 2% - 1% 0% 1% 2% - 2% - 1% 0% 1% 2% - 2% - 1% 0% 1% 2% - 2% - 1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1294 1250 - - - 1366 1319 1278 - - 1446 1397 1353 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1350 1303 1261 - - 1425 1375 1331 - - 1508 1455 1409 - -
1300 - - - - - 1249 - - - - 1406 1355 1310 - - 1484 1430 1383 1212 - 1571 1514 1464 1283 -
1350 - - - - - 1300 1250 - - - 1461 1407 1360 - - 1542 1485 1435 1252 - 1633 1573 1519 1325 -
1400 - - - - - 1352 1299 1252 - - 1517 1460 1409 1224 - 1601 1540 1487 1292 - 1695 1631 1574 1367 -
1450 1258 - - - - 1403 1347 1297 - - 1572 1512 1458 1262 - 1660 1595 1539 1331 - 1757 1689 1629 1409 1274
1500 1305 1250 - - - 1454 1395 1342 - - 1628 1564 1507 1299 - 1718 1650 1591 1371 1236 1819 1748 1684 1451 1308
1550 1353 1295 1244 - - 1505 1443 1388 - - 1683 1616 1556 1337 - 1776 1705 1642 1410 1268 1881 1806 1739 1493 1342
1600 1400 1339 1286 - - 1556 1491 1433 1220 - 1738 1668 1605 1374 1232 1835 1760 1694 1450 1300 1943 1864 1794 1535 1376
1650 1447 1384 1328 - - 1607 1538 1478 1254 - 1793 1719 1654 1411 1262 1893 1815 1746 1490 1332 2005 1922 1849 1577 1410
1700 1495 1428 1370 - - 1658 1586 1523 1289 - 1848 1771 1703 1449 1292 1951 1869 1797 1529 1364 2067 1980 1903 1619 1444
1750 1542 1473 1411 - - 1708 1634 1568 1323 - 1904 1823 1751 1486 1323 2009 1924 1849 1568 1396 2128 2038 1958 1661 1478
1800 1589 1517 1453 1216 - 1759 1682 1613 1357 - 1958 1874 1800 1523 1353 2068 1979 1900 1608 1427 2190 2096 2013 1702 1511
1850 1636 1561 1495 1248 - 1810 1729 1658 1392 1228 2013 1926 1849 1561 1383 2125 2033 1952 1647 1459 2251 2153 2067 1744 1545
1900 1683 1605 1537 1279 - 1860 1777 1703 1426 1256 2068 1978 1897 1598 1413 2183 2088 2003 1686 1491 2313 2211 2121 1786 1579
1950 1730 1649 1578 1311 - 1911 1824 1747 1460 1283 2123 2029 1946 1635 1443 2241 2142 2054 1726 1523 2374 2269 2176 1827 1613
2000 1777 1693 1620 1343 - 1961 1872 1792 1495 1311 2178 2080 1994 1672 1473 2299 2196 2105 1765 1555 2435 2326 2230 1869 1646
2050 1824 1737 1661 1375 - 2012 1919 1837 1529 1339 2232 2132 2043 1709 1503 2357 2250 2157 1804 1586 2496 2384 2284 1910 1680
2100 1870 1781 1703 1407 1224 2062 1966 1882 1563 1367 2287 2183 2091 1746 1533 2414 2305 2208 1843 1618 2558 2441 2338 1952 1714

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2150 1917 1825 1744 1439 1250 2113 2014 1926 1597 1394 2341 2234 2140 1783 1563 2472 2359 2259 1882 1650 2619 2499 2393 1993 1747
CHAPTER 4

2200 1964 1869 1786 1470 1276 2163 2061 1971 1631 1422 2396 2285 2188 1820 1593 2530 2413 2310 1921 1682 2680 2556 2447 2035 1781
2250 2011 1913 1827 1502 1301 2213 2108 2015 1665 1450 2450 2337 2236 1857 1623 2587 2467 2361 1960 1713 2741 2613 2501 2076 1814
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2300 2057 1957 1868 1534 1327 2263 2155 2060 1700 1477 2505 2388 2284 1894 1653 2645 2521 2412 1999 1745 2802 2671 2555 2118 1848
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2350 2104 2001 1909 1565 1353 2313 2202 2104 1734 1505 2559 2439 2332 1931 1683 2702 2575 2463 2038 1776 2862 2728 2609 2159 1881
2400 2150 2044 1951 1597 1378 2363 2249 2149 1768 1532 2613 2490 2381 1968 1713 2759 2629 2513 2077 1808 2923 2785 2663 2200 1915
2450 2197 2088 1992 1628 1404 2414 2296 2193 1802 1560 2668 2541 2429 2005 1743 2817 2683 2564 2116 1840 - 2842 2716 2241 1948
2500 2243 2132 2033 1660 1430 2463 2344 2237 1835 1588 2722 2592 2477 2041 1773 2874 2737 2615 2155 1871 - 2899 2770 2283 1982
2550 2289 2175 2074 1691 1455 2513 2391 2282 1869 1615 2776 2643 2525 2078 1802 2931 2790 2666 2194 1903 - - 2824 2324 2015
2600 2336 2219 2115 1723 1481 2563 2437 2326 1903 1643 2830 2693 2573 2115 1832 - 2844 2716 2233 1934 - - 2878 2365 2048
2650 2382 2262 2156 1754 1506 2613 2484 2370 1937 1670 2884 2744 2621 2151 1862 - 2898 2767 2271 1966 - - 2931 2406 2082
2700 2428 2306 2197 1786 1532 2663 2531 2414 1971 1698 2938 2795 2668 2188 1892 - 2951 2818 2310 1997 - - - 2447 2115
2750 - 2349 2238 1817 1557 - 2578 2458 2005 1725 - 2846 2716 2225 1922 - - 2868 2349 2028 - - - 2488 2148
2800 - 2393 2279 1849 1583 - 2625 2503 2039 1752 - 2896 2764 2261 1951 - - 2919 2388 2060 - - - 2529 2182
2850 - 2436 2320 1880 1608 - 2671 2547 2073 1780 - 2947 2812 2298 1981 - - - 2426 2091 - - - 2570 2215
2900 - - 2361 1911 1634 - - 2591 2106 1807 - - 2860 2335 2011 - - - 2465 2123 - - - 2611 2248

WED = 0 - 3 mm / 0.12 in

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Table 1A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-156

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Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1238 1200 - - - 1306 1266 1231 - - 1384 1341 1303 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1289 1248 1212 - - 1360 1317 1278 - - 1441 1395 1354 - -
1300 - - - - - 1194 - - - - 1340 1296 1257 - - 1414 1367 1326 - - 1499 1449 1405 1222 -
1350 - - - - - 1240 1197 - - - 1390 1343 1301 - - 1468 1417 1373 1192 - 1556 1503 1455 1262 -
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1400 - - - - - 1286 1240 1200 - - 1440 1390 1346 - - 1521 1467 1420 1229 - 1614 1556 1506 1301 -
1450 1200 - - - - 1332 1283 1240 - - 1490 1437 1390 1200 - 1574 1517 1467 1266 - 1671 1610 1556 1340 1203
1500 1242 1194 - - - 1377 1326 1280 - - 1540 1484 1434 1235 - 1627 1567 1514 1302 1167 1727 1663 1606 1380 1236
1550 1284 1233 1189 - - 1423 1368 1320 - - 1590 1530 1478 1269 - 1680 1617 1561 1339 1198 1784 1716 1656 1419 1268
1600 1325 1272 1226 - - 1468 1410 1360 - - 1639 1577 1521 1303 - 1733 1666 1607 1375 1228 1840 1769 1706 1458 1300
1650 1367 1311 1263 - - 1513 1453 1400 1192 - 1689 1623 1565 1337 1193 1786 1715 1654 1412 1258 1896 1821 1755 1497 1332
1700 1408 1350 1299 - - 1558 1495 1439 1223 - 1738 1669 1608 1372 1221 1838 1765 1700 1448 1287 1952 1874 1805 1535 1364
1750 1449 1389 1335 - - 1602 1537 1479 1254 - 1787 1715 1652 1406 1249 1890 1814 1746 1484 1317 2008 1926 1854 1574 1396
1800 1490 1427 1372 - - 1647 1579 1518 1285 - 1836 1761 1695 1439 1277 1942 1862 1792 1520 1347 2064 1978 1903 1612 1427
1850 1531 1466 1408 1186 - 1692 1620 1558 1316 - 1885 1807 1738 1473 1305 1994 1911 1838 1556 1377 2119 2030 1952 1651 1459
1900 1572 1504 1444 1214 - 1736 1662 1597 1347 1187 1934 1853 1781 1507 1332 2046 1960 1884 1592 1406 2175 2082 2001 1689 1491
1950 1613 1542 1480 1242 - 1780 1703 1636 1377 1213 1982 1898 1824 1540 1360 2098 2008 1929 1628 1436 2230 2134 2050 1728 1522
2000 1653 1580 1516 1270 - 1824 1745 1675 1408 1238 2031 1943 1867 1574 1388 2149 2056 1975 1663 1465 2285 2186 2099 1766 1554
2050 1694 1618 1552 1298 - 1868 1786 1714 1439 1263 2079 1989 1909 1608 1415 2201 2105 2020 1699 1495 2340 2237 2147 1804 1585
2100 1734 1656 1587 1326 - 1912 1827 1753 1469 1288 2127 2034 1952 1641 1443 2252 2153 2066 1735 1524 2394 2289 2195 1842 1616
2150 1774 1694 1623 1354 1183 1956 1868 1791 1499 1313 2175 2079 1995 1674 1470 2303 2201 2111 1770 1553 2449 2340 2244 1880 1648
2200 1815 1731 1658 1382 1206 2000 1909 1830 1530 1338 2223 2124 2037 1708 1498 2354 2249 2156 1806 1582 2504 2391 2292 1918 1679
2250 1855 1769 1694 1410 1229 2043 1950 1869 1560 1363 2271 2169 2079 1741 1525 2405 2296 2201 1841 1611 2558 2442 2340 1955 1710
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2300 1895 1807 1729 1438 1252 2087 1991 1907 1590 1388 2319 2214 2121 1774 1552 2455 2344 2246 1876 1640 2612 2493 2388 1993 1741
PERFORMANCE

2350 1934 1844 1764 1466 1275 2130 2032 1945 1620 1413 2366 2258 2163 1807 1580 2506 2391 2290 1911 1670 2666 2544 2436 2031 1772

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 1974 1881 1800 1493 1298 2173 2073 1984 1651 1438 2414 2303 2205 1840 1607 2557 2439 2335 1946 1699 - 2594 2483 2068 1803
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 2014 1919 1835 1521 1321 2217 2113 2022 1681 1463 2461 2347 2247 1873 1634 2607 2486 2380 1982 1727 - 2645 2531 2106 1834

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2500 2054 1956 1870 1549 1344 2260 2154 2060 1711 1488 2508 2392 2289 1906 1661 2657 2533 2424 2017 1756 - 2695 2579 2143 1865
2550 2093 1993 1905 1576 1366 2303 2194 2098 1741 1512 2556 2436 2331 1939 1689 - 2581 2469 2051 1785 - - 2626 2180 1896
2600 2133 2030 1940 1604 1389 2346 2234 2136 1770 1537 2603 2480 2373 1972 1716 - 2628 2513 2086 1814 - - 2673 2218 1927
2650 2172 2067 1975 1631 1412 2389 2274 2174 1800 1562 2650 2525 2414 2004 1743 - 2675 2557 2121 1843 - - - 2255 1957
2700 2211 2104 2010 1658 1434 2431 2315 2212 1830 1586 2697 2569 2456 2037 1770 - - 2601 2156 1871 - - - 2292 1988
2750 - 2141 2044 1686 1457 - 2355 2250 1860 1611 - 2613 2497 2069 1797 - - 2645 2190 1900 - - - 2329 2019
2800 - 2178 2079 1713 1479 - 2395 2287 1889 1635 - 2656 2539 2102 1823 - - 2690 2225 1929 - - - 2366 2049
2850 - 2214 2114 1740 1502 - 2435 2325 1919 1660 - 2700 2580 2134 1850 - - - 2260 1957 - - - 2403 2080
2900 - - 2148 1767 1524 - - 2362 1949 1684 - - 2621 2167 1877 - - - 2294 1986 - - - 2440 2110
WED = 0 - 3 mm / 0.12 in

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Table 2 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + 10°

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Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1196 1149 - - - 1276 1227 1185 - - 1366 1314 1269 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1246 1196 1152 - - 1329 1276 1230 - - 1421 1365 1317 - -
1300 - - - - - 1144 - - - - 1296 1242 1195 - - 1381 1324 1275 - - 1477 1417 1365 1187 -
1350 - - - - - 1190 1136 - - - 1345 1288 1238 - - 1433 1373 1320 1138 - 1532 1468 1413 1220 -
1400 - - - - - 1237 1179 1130 - - 1395 1333 1281 - - 1485 1421 1365 1169 - 1587 1519 1460 1253 -
1450 1142 - - - - 1283 1222 1170 - - 1444 1379 1323 1124 - 1537 1469 1410 1201 - 1642 1570 1508 1286 -
1500 1185 1125 - - - 1329 1265 1209 - - 1493 1425 1366 1154 - 1589 1517 1455 1232 1114 1696 1620 1555 1319 1194
1550 1228 1165 1110 - - 1375 1307 1249 - - 1542 1470 1408 1183 - 1640 1565 1499 1263 1137 1751 1671 1602 1352 1219
1600 1272 1205 1147 - - 1420 1350 1289 - - 1591 1515 1450 1213 - 1692 1612 1544 1294 1161 1805 1721 1649 1384 1244
1650 1314 1245 1185 - - 1466 1392 1328 - - 1639 1560 1492 1242 1109 1743 1660 1588 1325 1185 1859 1771 1696 1417 1270
1700 1357 1284 1222 - - 1511 1434 1367 1121 - 1688 1605 1534 1271 1132 1794 1707 1632 1355 1209 1913 1821 1742 1450 1295
1750 1400 1324 1258 - - 1557 1476 1407 1148 - 1736 1650 1576 1300 1154 1845 1754 1676 1386 1232 1967 1871 1789 1482 1320
1800 1442 1363 1295 - - 1602 1518 1446 1175 - 1784 1695 1618 1330 1177 1896 1801 1720 1417 1256 2021 1921 1835 1515 1345
1850 1485 1403 1332 - - 1647 1560 1485 1203 - 1832 1739 1659 1359 1199 1946 1848 1764 1447 1280 2074 1970 1881 1547 1370
1900 1527 1442 1369 - - 1692 1601 1523 1230 - 1880 1784 1701 1388 1222 1997 1895 1808 1478 1303 2127 2020 1927 1579 1394
1950 1569 1481 1405 1118 - 1737 1643 1562 1257 - 1928 1828 1742 1417 1244 2047 1942 1851 1508 1327 2180 2069 1974 1611 1419
2000 1611 1520 1442 1143 - 1781 1684 1601 1284 1116 1976 1872 1783 1445 1266 2097 1988 1895 1539 1350 2234 2118 2019 1644 1444
2050 1653 1559 1478 1169 - 1826 1726 1640 1311 1137 2023 1916 1824 1474 1288 2147 2035 1938 1569 1374 2286 2168 2065 1676 1469
2100 1695 1598 1514 1194 - 1870 1767 1678 1338 1158 2071 1960 1865 1503 1311 2197 2081 1981 1600 1397 2339 2217 2111 1708 1494
2150 1737 1637 1550 1220 - 1914 1808 1716 1365 1178 2118 2004 1907 1532 1333 2247 2127 2024 1630 1420 2392 2265 2157 1740 1518
2200 1779 1675 1587 1245 - 1959 1849 1755 1392 1199 2165 2048 1947 1561 1355 2297 2174 2068 1660 1444 2445 2314 2202 1772 1543

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2250 1820 1714 1622 1270 - 2003 1890 1793 1419 1220 2212 2092 1988 1589 1377 2347 2220 2110 1690 1467 2497 2363 2247 1803 1567
CHAPTER 4

2300 1861 1752 1658 1295 - 2047 1931 1831 1446 1241 2259 2136 2029 1618 1399 2396 2266 2153 1720 1490 2549 2412 2293 1835 1592
PERFORMANCE

2350 1903 1791 1694 1321 1122 2091 1972 1869 1472 1261 2306 2179 2070 1646 1421 2445 2312 2196 1750 1513 - 2460 2338 1867 1616

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 1944 1829 1730 1346 1141 2135 2012 1907 1499 1282 2353 2223 2110 1675 1443 2495 2357 2239 1780 1536 - 2508 2383 1899 1641
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 1985 1867 1766 1371 1160 2178 2053 1945 1526 1302 2400 2266 2151 1703 1465 2544 2403 2282 1810 1559 - 2557 2428 1930 1665
2500 2026 1905 1801 1396 1180 2222 2093 1983 1552 1323 2446 2309 2191 1731 1487 - 2449 2324 1840 1583 - - 2473 1962 1690
2550 2067 1943 1837 1421 1199 2265 2134 2021 1579 1344 2493 2352 2231 1760 1509 - 2494 2367 1870 1606 - - 2518 1993 1714
2600 2108 1981 1872 1446 1218 2309 2174 2058 1605 1364 2539 2396 2271 1788 1531 - 2540 2409 1900 1629 - - 2563 2025 1738
2650 2149 2019 1908 1471 1238 2352 2215 2096 1632 1385 2586 2439 2312 1816 1552 - 2585 2451 1929 1652 - - - 2056 1763
2700 - 2057 1943 1496 1257 - 2255 2133 1658 1405 - 2481 2352 1844 1574 - - 2494 1959 1675 - - - 2087 1787
2750 - 2095 1978 1520 1276 - 2295 2171 1685 1425 - 2524 2392 1872 1596 - - 2536 1989 1697 - - - 2119 1811
2800 - 2133 2013 1545 1295 - 2335 2208 1711 1446 - 2567 2432 1901 1618 - - 2578 2018 1720 - - - 2150 1835
2850 - - 2048 1570 1315 - - 2246 1737 1466 - - 2472 1929 1639 - - - 2048 1743 - - - 2181 1859
2900 - - 2084 1595 1334 - - 2283 1763 1486 - - 2511 1957 1661 - - - 2077 1766 - - - 2212 1883
WED = 6 mm / 0.24 in

METRIC
4.1-157

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-158

METRIC
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1191 1146 - - - 1253 1205 1164 - - 1324 1273 1229 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1239 1191 1149 - - 1304 1252 1208 - - 1379 1324 1276 - -
1300 - - - - - 1144 - - - - 1287 1235 1190 - - 1355 1299 1252 - - 1434 1374 1323 1134 -
1350 - - - - - 1187 1136 - - - 1334 1278 1231 - - 1406 1346 1295 - - 1488 1424 1370 1167 -
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1400 - - - - - 1231 1176 1129 - - 1382 1322 1271 - - 1456 1393 1339 1136 - 1542 1474 1416 1199 -
1450 1144 - - - - 1274 1216 1166 - - 1429 1366 1312 1110 - 1507 1439 1382 1166 - 1596 1524 1462 1231 -
1500 1184 1128 - - - 1317 1255 1203 - - 1476 1409 1352 1138 - 1556 1485 1425 1196 - 1650 1574 1508 1263 1134
1550 1224 1164 1113 - - 1359 1295 1240 - - 1522 1452 1392 1166 - 1606 1531 1467 1226 - 1703 1623 1554 1296 1159
1600 1263 1201 1147 - - 1402 1334 1277 - - 1569 1495 1432 1194 - 1656 1577 1510 1256 1122 1756 1672 1600 1327 1184
1650 1302 1237 1181 - - 1444 1373 1313 - - 1615 1538 1472 1221 - 1705 1623 1552 1285 1144 1809 1721 1645 1359 1208
1700 1341 1273 1214 - - 1486 1412 1349 1109 - 1661 1580 1511 1249 1111 1754 1668 1595 1315 1167 1862 1769 1690 1391 1232
1750 1380 1309 1248 - - 1528 1451 1385 1134 - 1707 1623 1551 1277 1132 1803 1713 1636 1344 1190 1914 1818 1735 1422 1257
1800 1418 1344 1281 - - 1570 1490 1421 1159 - 1752 1665 1590 1304 1153 1852 1758 1678 1374 1213 1966 1866 1780 1454 1281
1850 1457 1380 1314 - - 1612 1528 1457 1185 - 1798 1707 1629 1332 1174 1900 1803 1720 1403 1235 2018 1914 1825 1485 1305
1900 1495 1415 1347 - - 1653 1567 1493 1210 - 1843 1749 1668 1359 1196 1949 1848 1762 1432 1258 2070 1962 1870 1516 1329
1950 1533 1450 1380 1108 - 1695 1605 1528 1235 - 1888 1790 1707 1386 1217 1997 1892 1803 1461 1280 2121 2010 1914 1547 1353
2000 1571 1486 1412 1131 - 1736 1643 1564 1259 - 1933 1832 1745 1413 1238 2045 1937 1844 1490 1303 2173 2057 1958 1579 1377
2050 1609 1521 1445 1154 - 1777 1681 1599 1284 1118 1978 1873 1784 1440 1258 2092 1981 1885 1519 1325 2224 2104 2002 1610 1402
2100 1647 1556 1478 1177 - 1818 1719 1634 1309 1137 2023 1915 1823 1467 1279 2140 2025 1926 1548 1347 2275 2152 2046 1640 1425
2150 1684 1590 1510 1200 - 1858 1756 1669 1334 1156 2067 1956 1861 1494 1300 2188 2069 1967 1576 1369 2326 2199 2090 1671 1449
2200 1722 1625 1542 1223 - 1899 1794 1704 1358 1175 2112 1997 1899 1521 1321 2235 2113 2008 1605 1392 2377 2246 2134 1702 1473
2250 1759 1660 1574 1245 - 1939 1831 1739 1383 1194 2156 2038 1937 1548 1342 2282 2156 2049 1634 1414 2427 2292 2177 1732 1497
CHAPTER 4

2300 1797 1694 1607 1268 - 1980 1869 1774 1407 1213 2200 2079 1975 1575 1362 2329 2200 2089 1662 1436 2478 2339 2221 1763 1520
PERFORMANCE

2350 1834 1728 1639 1291 - 2020 1906 1809 1432 1232 2244 2120 2013 1601 1383 2376 2243 2130 1691 1458 - 2385 2264 1794 1544

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 1871 1763 1670 1313 1123 2060 1943 1843 1456 1251 2288 2160 2051 1628 1404 2423 2286 2170 1719 1480 - 2432 2307 1824 1567
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 1908 1797 1702 1335 1141 2100 1980 1878 1480 1269 2332 2201 2089 1654 1424 2469 2330 2210 1747 1502 - 2478 2350 1854 1591

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2500 1945 1831 1734 1358 1158 2140 2017 1912 1505 1288 2375 2241 2126 1681 1445 - 2373 2250 1775 1524 - - 2393 1884 1614
2550 1981 1865 1766 1380 1175 2180 2054 1946 1529 1307 2419 2281 2163 1707 1465 - 2415 2290 1804 1545 - - 2436 1915 1638
2600 2018 1899 1797 1403 1193 2220 2091 1981 1553 1326 2462 2321 2201 1734 1486 - 2458 2330 1832 1567 - - 2478 1945 1661
2650 - 1933 1829 1425 1210 - 2127 2015 1577 1344 - 2361 2238 1760 1506 - - 2370 1860 1589 - - - 1975 1684
2700 - 1966 1860 1447 1227 - 2164 2049 1601 1363 - 2401 2275 1786 1526 - - 2409 1888 1611 - - - 2005 1708
2750 - 2000 1892 1469 1244 - 2200 2083 1625 1382 - 2441 2313 1812 1547 - - 2449 1916 1632 - - - 2035 1731
2800 - 2034 1923 1491 1261 - 2237 2117 1649 1400 - 2481 2350 1838 1567 - - 2488 1943 1654 - - - 2064 1754
2850 - - 1954 1513 1279 - - 2150 1673 1419 - - 2387 1865 1587 - - - 1971 1675 - - - 2094 1777
2900 - - 1985 1535 1296 - - 2184 1697 1437 - - 2423 1891 1607 - - - 1999 1697 - - - 2124 1800
WED = 6 mm / 0.24 in

AOM
Table 3 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1103 1036 - - - 1171 1101 1051 - - 1247 1174 1121 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1147 1074 1021 - - 1218 1140 1085 - - 1296 1215 1157 - -
1300 - - - - - 1030 - - - - 1192 1111 1053 - - 1264 1180 1119 - - 1345 1256 1193 - -
1350 - - - - - 1073 - - - - 1235 1148 1085 - - 1309 1218 1152 - - 1393 1297 1228 - -
1400 - - - - - 1115 1023 - - - 1278 1185 1117 - - 1354 1256 1186 1004 - 1440 1337 1263 1071 -
1450 1006 - - - - 1157 1059 - - - 1321 1221 1148 - - 1399 1294 1219 1027 - 1487 1377 1298 1096 -
1500 1046 - - - - 1198 1094 1019 - - 1363 1256 1180 - - 1443 1332 1251 1050 - 1533 1416 1332 1121 -
1550 1087 - - - - 1239 1129 1049 - - 1405 1292 1211 1010 - 1487 1369 1284 1074 - 1579 1455 1366 1145 -
1600 1126 1012 - - - 1279 1163 1079 - - 1446 1327 1241 1032 - 1530 1406 1316 1097 - 1625 1494 1400 1169 -
1650 1165 1046 - - - 1319 1197 1109 - - 1487 1362 1272 1054 - 1573 1442 1347 1119 997 1670 1532 1433 1193 1065
1700 1204 1079 - - - 1358 1231 1138 - - 1527 1397 1302 1075 - 1615 1478 1379 1142 1015 1714 1570 1466 1217 1084
1750 1242 1112 1017 - - 1398 1264 1168 - - 1567 1431 1332 1097 - 1657 1514 1411 1165 1033 1758 1608 1499 1241 1102
1800 1280 1144 1045 - - 1436 1298 1197 - - 1607 1465 1361 1118 - 1699 1550 1442 1187 1050 1803 1645 1532 1264 1121
1850 1317 1176 1073 - - 1474 1330 1225 - - 1646 1499 1391 1140 1005 1740 1585 1472 1209 1068 1846 1683 1564 1288 1139
1900 1354 1208 1102 - - 1513 1363 1254 1000 - 1686 1532 1420 1161 1021 1781 1620 1503 1231 1085 1889 1720 1597 1311 1157
1950 1391 1240 1129 - - 1550 1395 1282 1021 - 1725 1565 1449 1182 1038 1822 1655 1534 1253 1103 1932 1756 1628 1334 1175
2000 1428 1271 1157 - - 1588 1427 1311 1041 - 1763 1598 1478 1203 1054 1863 1690 1564 1275 1120 1975 1793 1660 1357 1194
2050 1464 1303 1184 - - 1625 1459 1338 1061 - 1802 1631 1507 1223 1070 1903 1724 1594 1297 1137 2017 1829 1692 1380 1212
2100 1500 1333 1212 - - 1662 1491 1366 1082 - 1839 1663 1535 1244 1087 1943 1758 1624 1319 1154 - 1865 1723 1403 1229
2150 1535 1364 1238 - - 1698 1522 1394 1102 - 1877 1696 1564 1264 1103 1982 1792 1654 1340 1171 - 1901 1755 1425 1247
2200 1570 1394 1265 - - 1734 1553 1421 1122 - 1915 1728 1592 1285 1119 2022 1826 1683 1361 1188 - 1936 1786 1447 1265

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2250 1606 1425 1292 991 - 1770 1585 1448 1142 - 1952 1760 1620 1305 1135 - 1859 1713 1383 1205 - 1971 1817 1470 1283
CHAPTER 4

2300 1640 1454 1318 1011 - 1806 1615 1476 1161 991 1989 1792 1648 1325 1151 - 1893 1742 1404 1221 - 2006 1847 1492 1300
PERFORMANCE

2350 - 1484 1345 1030 - - 1646 1503 1181 1006 - 1823 1675 1345 1167 - 1926 1771 1425 1238 - - 1878 1514 1318

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 - 1514 1371 1049 - - 1676 1529 1201 1022 - 1855 1703 1365 1183 - 1959 1800 1446 1254 - - 1908 1536 1335
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 - 1543 1397 1068 - - 1707 1556 1220 1037 - 1886 1730 1386 1199 - 1991 1828 1467 1271 - - 1938 1558 1352
2500 - 1572 1422 1087 - - 1736 1582 1239 1052 - 1917 1758 1405 1214 - - 1857 1488 1288 - - 1969 1580 1370
2550 - 1602 1448 1106 - - 1766 1609 1259 1068 - 1948 1785 1425 1230 - - 1885 1508 1304 - - 1999 1602 1387
2600 - 1630 1473 1125 - - 1796 1635 1278 1083 - 1978 1812 1445 1245 - - 1914 1529 1320 - - - 1623 1404
2650 - 1659 1499 1144 - - 1826 1661 1297 1099 - 2009 1838 1464 1261 - - 1942 1549 1336 - - - 1645 1421
2700 - - 1524 1162 - - - 1687 1316 1114 - - 1865 1484 1276 - - 1970 1570 1352 - - - 1666 1438
2750 - - 1549 1181 - - - 1712 1335 1128 - - 1892 1503 1292 - - 1998 1590 1369 - - - 1688 1455
2800 - - 1574 1199 993 - - 1738 1354 1143 - - 1918 1522 1307 - - - 1610 1385 - - - 1709 1472
2850 - - 1599 1217 1008 - - 1763 1372 1158 - - 1945 1541 1322 - - - 1630 1401 - - - 1730 1489
2900 - - 1623 1236 1022 - - 1789 1391 1173 - - 1971 1561 1337 - - - 1650 1417 - - - 1751 1506
WED = 9 mm / 0.35 in

METRIC
4.1-159

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-160

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1097 1055 - - - 1161 1116 1078 - - 1237 1188 1146 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1136 1092 1053 - - 1204 1156 1115 - - 1283 1231 1186 - -
1300 - - - - - 1022 - - - - 1175 1128 1088 - - 1245 1195 1151 - - 1328 1273 1226 - -
1350 - - - - - 1058 - - - - 1214 1164 1121 - - 1287 1233 1187 - - 1374 1315 1265 1079 -
1400 - - - - - 1094 1045 - - - 1253 1200 1155 - - 1329 1272 1223 1035 - 1418 1357 1304 1101 -
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1450 - - - - - 1129 1078 1034 - - 1291 1236 1188 - - 1370 1310 1259 1056 - 1462 1399 1343 1123 -
1500 1027 - - - - 1164 1111 1064 - - 1329 1271 1221 - - 1411 1348 1295 1076 - 1506 1439 1381 1145 -
1550 1059 - - - - 1199 1143 1095 - - 1366 1306 1254 1037 - 1451 1386 1330 1097 - 1550 1480 1419 1167 1069
1600 1091 1037 - - - 1233 1175 1125 - - 1404 1341 1286 1055 - 1491 1423 1365 1116 1020 1594 1520 1457 1189 1084
1650 1123 1067 - - - 1267 1207 1154 - - 1441 1375 1319 1074 - 1530 1460 1400 1136 1034 1636 1560 1495 1210 1099
1700 1155 1096 1045 - - 1301 1238 1184 - - 1477 1410 1351 1093 - 1570 1497 1434 1156 1048 1679 1600 1532 1232 1114
1750 1186 1125 1073 - - 1335 1270 1213 - - 1514 1443 1383 1111 - 1609 1533 1468 1176 1062 1721 1639 1569 1253 1129
1800 1217 1154 1100 - - 1368 1301 1242 - - 1550 1477 1414 1129 - 1648 1570 1502 1196 1076 1763 1678 1606 1274 1144
1850 1248 1183 1127 - - 1402 1332 1272 - - 1586 1511 1446 1147 1030 1686 1606 1536 1215 1090 1805 1717 1642 1296 1159
1900 1279 1212 1154 - - 1434 1363 1301 - - 1622 1544 1477 1165 1043 1725 1641 1569 1235 1104 1846 1756 1678 1317 1174
1950 1309 1240 1181 - - 1467 1393 1329 1030 - 1657 1577 1508 1184 1056 1763 1677 1603 1254 1117 1887 1794 1714 1338 1189
2000 1339 1268 1207 - - 1500 1424 1358 1046 - 1693 1610 1539 1202 1069 1801 1712 1636 1274 1131 1928 1832 1750 1359 1204
2050 1370 1297 1234 - - 1532 1454 1386 1063 - 1728 1643 1570 1220 1082 1838 1747 1669 1293 1144 1969 1870 1786 1380 1219
2100 1400 1325 1260 - - 1564 1484 1414 1080 - 1763 1676 1601 1237 1094 1876 1782 1701 1312 1158 2010 1908 1821 1401 1234
2150 1429 1352 1286 - - 1597 1514 1442 1096 - 1798 1708 1631 1255 1107 1913 1817 1734 1331 1172 2050 1946 1856 1421 1248
2200 1459 1380 1312 - - 1628 1543 1470 1113 - 1832 1740 1661 1273 1120 1950 1852 1766 1350 1185 2090 1983 1891 1442 1263
2250 1488 1408 1338 - - 1660 1573 1498 1129 - 1867 1772 1691 1291 1132 1987 1886 1799 1370 1199 - 2020 1926 1462 1278
2300 1518 1435 1364 - - 1691 1603 1526 1145 - 1901 1804 1721 1309 1145 2024 1920 1831 1389 1212 - 2057 1961 1483 1293
CHAPTER 4

2350 1547 1462 1389 1024 - 1722 1632 1553 1161 - 1935 1836 1751 1326 1157 2060 1954 1863 1408 1226 - 2094 1995 1503 1307
PERFORMANCE

2400 1576 1489 1415 1039 - 1754 1661 1580 1177 - 1969 1868 1780 1343 1170 2097 1988 1895 1426 1239 - - 2030 1523 1322

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 1605 1516 1440 1054 - 1785 1690 1608 1194 1028 2003 1899 1810 1361 1182 - 2022 1926 1445 1252 - - 2064 1544 1336
2500 1633 1543 1465 1069 - 1815 1718 1635 1210 1040 2036 1930 1839 1378 1195 - 2056 1958 1463 1266 - - 2098 1564 1350

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2550 1661 1570 1490 1084 - 1846 1747 1661 1225 1051 2069 1962 1868 1396 1207 - 2089 1989 1482 1279 - - - 1584 1365
2600 1690 1596 1515 1099 - 1877 1776 1688 1241 1063 2103 1993 1898 1413 1219 - 2122 2021 1500 1293 - - - 1604 1379
2650 - 1622 1540 1114 - - 1804 1715 1257 1074 - 2024 1927 1430 1231 - - 2052 1519 1306 - - - 1624 1394
2700 - 1649 1564 1129 - - 1832 1741 1273 1085 - 2054 1955 1447 1244 - - 2083 1537 1319 - - - 1644 1408
2750 - 1675 1589 1143 - - 1860 1768 1289 1097 - 2085 1984 1464 1256 - - 2113 1556 1332 - - - 1663 1422
2800 - 1701 1614 1158 - - 1889 1794 1305 1108 - 2115 2013 1481 1268 - - - 1574 1345 - - - 1683 1436
2850 - - 1638 1172 - - - 1821 1320 1119 - - 2041 1498 1280 - - - 1592 1358 - - - 1703 1450
2900 - - 1662 1187 - - - 1847 1336 1130 - - 2070 1515 1293 - - - 1610 1371 - - - 1722 1464
WED = 9 mm / 0.35 in

AOM
Table 4 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1001 957 - - - 1050 1005 973 - - 1105 1058 1025 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1034 986 950 - - 1085 1034 999 - - 1141 1089 1051 - -
1300 - - - - - 948 - - - - 1067 1013 975 - - 1119 1063 1023 - - 1177 1119 1077 - -
1350 - - - - - 981 - - - - 1100 1040 999 - - 1152 1092 1048 938 - 1212 1148 1103 989 -
1400 - - - - - 1013 949 - - - 1131 1067 1022 - - 1185 1119 1072 955 - 1246 1177 1128 1007 -
1450 932 - - - - 1044 975 - - - 1162 1094 1045 - - 1218 1147 1096 972 - 1280 1206 1152 1024 -
1500 963 - - - - 1075 1002 949 - - 1193 1120 1068 942 - 1249 1174 1120 989 - 1313 1234 1177 1041 -
1550 994 - - - - 1105 1027 972 - - 1223 1146 1090 958 - 1281 1201 1143 1006 933 1345 1261 1202 1059 984
1600 1023 941 - - - 1134 1053 994 - - 1253 1171 1112 974 - 1312 1227 1166 1022 946 1378 1289 1225 1076 998
1650 1052 966 - - - 1163 1078 1016 - - 1282 1196 1134 990 - 1343 1253 1189 1038 959 1410 1316 1249 1093 1011
1700 1081 992 - - - 1192 1103 1037 - - 1312 1221 1156 1005 - 1373 1279 1211 1054 972 1441 1343 1272 1110 1024
1750 1110 1016 947 - - 1220 1127 1059 - - 1340 1245 1177 1020 937 1403 1304 1233 1070 985 1472 1370 1296 1126 1037
1800 1137 1040 969 - - 1248 1151 1080 - - 1368 1269 1199 1036 949 1432 1329 1255 1087 997 1503 1396 1319 1143 1050
1850 1164 1063 990 - - 1276 1174 1101 932 - 1397 1294 1219 1051 961 1461 1354 1277 1103 1010 1533 1422 1341 1159 1062
1900 1192 1087 1011 - - 1304 1198 1122 947 - 1424 1317 1240 1066 973 1490 1379 1299 1118 1022 1562 1447 1364 1175 1075
1950 1218 1110 1031 - - 1330 1221 1142 962 - 1451 1340 1260 1081 985 1518 1404 1320 1133 1034 1592 1473 1386 1191 1088
2000 1244 1133 1051 - - 1357 1244 1162 977 - 1478 1364 1281 1096 997 1546 1427 1341 1148 1046 1621 1498 1409 1207 1101
2050 1270 1155 1071 - - 1383 1267 1182 992 - 1505 1387 1302 1110 1009 1573 1451 1362 1163 1058 1650 1523 1430 1223 1113
2100 1296 1177 1091 - - 1409 1289 1202 1007 - 1531 1410 1321 1125 1020 1601 1475 1383 1179 1070 - 1547 1452 1239 1125
2150 1322 1200 1111 - - 1435 1312 1221 1021 - 1557 1432 1341 1139 1031 1628 1498 1404 1194 1082 - 1571 1473 1254 1138
2200 1346 1221 1130 - - 1460 1333 1241 1035 - 1583 1454 1361 1153 1042 - 1521 1424 1209 1094 - 1596 1495 1270 1150

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2250 1371 1243 1149 938 - 1485 1355 1260 1049 935 1609 1476 1380 1167 1054 - 1544 1444 1223 1106 - 1619 1516 1285 1162
CHAPTER 4

2300 1396 1264 1168 952 - 1510 1377 1279 1063 946 1634 1499 1400 1182 1065 - 1567 1464 1238 1117 - 1643 1536 1301 1174
PERFORMANCE

2350 - 1285 1186 966 - - 1399 1299 1077 957 - 1520 1419 1196 1076 - 1589 1484 1252 1128 - - 1557 1316 1186

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 - 1306 1205 980 - - 1419 1317 1091 969 - 1541 1438 1210 1087 - 1612 1504 1267 1140 - - 1578 1331 1199
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 - 1327 1223 994 - - 1440 1335 1105 980 - 1563 1456 1223 1099 - 1634 1523 1281 1151 - - 1598 1346 1210
2500 - 1347 1241 1008 - - 1461 1354 1119 991 - 1584 1475 1237 1109 - - 1543 1296 1162 - - 1618 1360 1222
2550 - 1368 1260 1021 - - 1482 1372 1132 1002 - 1605 1494 1250 1120 - - 1562 1310 1174 - - 1638 1375 1233
2600 - 1388 1278 1034 - - 1502 1391 1145 1013 - 1625 1512 1264 1131 - - 1581 1324 1185 - - - 1390 1245
2650 - 1408 1296 1048 - - 1522 1409 1159 1023 - 1646 1530 1278 1141 - - 1601 1338 1196 - - - 1405 1257
2700 - - 1313 1061 - - - 1426 1172 1034 - - 1548 1291 1152 - - 1619 1351 1207 - - - 1419 1268
2750 - - 1331 1074 933 - - 1444 1185 1044 - - 1566 1305 1163 - - 1638 1365 1218 - - - 1433 1280
2800 - - 1348 1087 943 - - 1462 1199 1055 - - 1584 1318 1173 - - - 1379 1229 - - - 1448 1292
2850 - - 1365 1101 954 - - 1479 1211 1065 - - 1602 1331 1184 - - - 1393 1240 - - - 1462 1303
2900 - - 1383 1113 964 - - 1497 1224 1076 - - 1620 1344 1194 - - - 1407 1251 - - - 1476 1314
WED = 12 mm / 0.47 in

METRIC
4.1-161

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 4A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-162

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 1023 970 - - - 1085 1028 989 - - 1154 1095 1053 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 1065 1005 962 - - 1128 1065 1020 - - 1200 1133 1086 - -
1300 - - - - - 959 - - - - 1106 1039 991 - - 1172 1101 1051 - - 1245 1171 1119 - -
1350 - - - - - 999 - - - - 1147 1073 1020 - - 1215 1137 1082 946 - 1291 1209 1151 1008 -
1400 - - - - - 1038 959 - - - 1187 1107 1049 - - 1257 1172 1112 967 - 1335 1246 1183 1030 -
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1450 939 - - - - 1077 992 - - - 1227 1140 1078 - - 1299 1207 1142 988 - 1379 1283 1215 1052 -
1500 977 - - - - 1115 1024 960 - - 1266 1173 1107 951 - 1340 1242 1172 1009 - 1423 1319 1246 1074 -
1550 1014 - - - - 1153 1056 987 - - 1306 1206 1135 970 - 1381 1276 1202 1029 941 1466 1356 1277 1096 1003
1600 1051 950 - - - 1191 1088 1015 - - 1344 1238 1163 990 - 1422 1311 1231 1050 956 1509 1392 1309 1117 1019
1650 1088 981 - - - 1228 1119 1042 - - 1383 1271 1191 1009 - 1462 1344 1261 1070 972 1552 1427 1339 1138 1035
1700 1124 1012 - - - 1265 1151 1069 - - 1421 1303 1219 1028 - 1502 1378 1290 1090 988 1594 1463 1370 1160 1052
1750 1159 1042 958 - - 1302 1182 1096 - - 1459 1334 1246 1048 945 1542 1412 1319 1110 1003 1636 1498 1401 1181 1068
1800 1195 1072 984 - - 1338 1212 1122 - - 1496 1366 1273 1067 960 1581 1445 1347 1130 1019 1677 1533 1431 1202 1084
1850 1230 1102 1010 - - 1374 1243 1149 939 - 1534 1398 1301 1086 975 1621 1478 1376 1150 1034 1718 1568 1461 1223 1101
1900 1264 1131 1035 - - 1410 1273 1175 957 - 1570 1429 1328 1105 989 1659 1510 1404 1170 1049 1759 1602 1491 1244 1116
1950 1299 1160 1061 - - 1446 1303 1201 976 - 1607 1460 1354 1123 1004 1698 1543 1432 1190 1064 1800 1637 1520 1264 1132
2000 1333 1189 1086 - - 1481 1333 1227 994 - 1644 1490 1381 1142 1018 1736 1575 1460 1209 1079 1840 1671 1550 1285 1148
2050 1367 1218 1111 - - 1516 1362 1252 1012 - 1680 1521 1408 1160 1032 1774 1607 1488 1229 1095 1881 1705 1579 1306 1164
2100 1401 1246 1136 - - 1551 1392 1278 1030 - 1716 1551 1434 1179 1047 1812 1639 1516 1248 1110 - 1738 1608 1326 1180
2150 1434 1275 1161 - - 1585 1421 1304 1048 - 1752 1582 1460 1197 1061 1850 1671 1543 1267 1124 - 1772 1637 1346 1196
2200 1468 1303 1185 - - 1620 1450 1329 1066 - 1787 1612 1486 1216 1075 - 1703 1571 1287 1139 - 1805 1666 1366 1211
2250 1501 1331 1210 946 - 1654 1479 1354 1084 943 1823 1641 1512 1234 1089 - 1734 1598 1306 1154 - 1838 1695 1387 1227
2300 1533 1359 1234 963 - 1688 1508 1379 1101 956 1858 1671 1538 1252 1104 - 1765 1625 1325 1169 - 1871 1723 1407 1242
CHAPTER 4

2350 - 1387 1258 980 - - 1536 1404 1119 970 - 1701 1564 1270 1117 - 1796 1652 1344 1184 - - 1752 1427 1258
PERFORMANCE

2400 - 1414 1282 998 - - 1564 1428 1136 984 - 1730 1589 1288 1131 - 1827 1679 1362 1198 - - 1780 1446 1273

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 - 1441 1306 1015 - - 1593 1453 1154 997 - 1759 1615 1306 1145 - 1858 1706 1381 1213 - - 1808 1466 1289
2500 - 1469 1330 1031 - - 1621 1477 1171 1011 - 1789 1640 1324 1159 - - 1732 1400 1227 - - 1836 1486 1304

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2550 - 1496 1353 1048 - - 1649 1502 1188 1024 - 1818 1665 1341 1173 - - 1759 1419 1242 - - 1864 1506 1319
2600 - 1523 1377 1065 - - 1677 1526 1206 1038 - 1846 1690 1359 1187 - - 1785 1437 1256 - - - 1525 1334
2650 - 1549 1400 1082 - - 1704 1550 1222 1051 - 1875 1715 1377 1201 - - 1811 1456 1270 - - - 1545 1350
2700 - - 1423 1099 - - - 1574 1239 1064 - - 1740 1394 1214 - - 1837 1474 1285 - - - 1564 1365
2750 - - 1446 1115 940 - - 1598 1256 1078 - - 1765 1412 1228 - - 1863 1493 1299 - - - 1584 1380
2800 - - 1470 1131 953 - - 1622 1273 1091 - - 1790 1429 1241 - - - 1511 1313 - - - 1603 1395
2850 - - 1493 1148 966 - - 1645 1290 1104 - - 1814 1446 1255 - - - 1529 1328 - - - 1622 1410
2900 - - 1515 1164 979 - - 1669 1307 1117 - - 1838 1464 1268 - - - 1547 1342 - - - 1641 1425
WED = 12 mm / 0.47 in

AOM
Table 5 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 907 868 - - - 945 910 882 - - 990 952 925 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 933 894 862 - - 973 933 905 - - 1016 976 946 - -
1300 - - - - - 860 - - - - 959 916 884 - - 1001 956 924 - - 1041 1001 967 - -
1350 - - - - - 889 - - - - 985 938 905 - - 1024 979 943 850 - 1066 1021 988 896 -
1400 - - - - - 916 860 - - - 1009 959 923 - - 1047 1001 963 866 - 1091 1042 1007 911 -
1450 845 - - - - 940 884 - - - 1031 981 941 - - 1071 1020 982 881 - 1113 1062 1024 925 -
1500 873 - - - - 965 907 860 - - 1053 1002 959 854 - 1094 1039 1001 897 - 1134 1082 1042 938 -
1550 901 - - - - 989 927 881 - - 1075 1020 977 868 - 1114 1058 1017 910 846 1155 1102 1059 952 892
1600 924 853 - - - 1012 947 901 - - 1096 1037 996 883 - 1134 1077 1034 923 858 1176 1119 1076 966 904
1650 947 876 - - - 1032 967 918 - - 1115 1055 1011 897 - 1153 1096 1050 936 869 1196 1136 1094 980 914
1700 970 899 - - - 1052 988 935 - - 1133 1073 1027 910 - 1172 1113 1066 949 881 1214 1153 1109 993 924
1750 993 918 859 - - 1073 1006 952 - - 1151 1091 1042 922 850 1192 1129 1082 962 893 1231 1170 1123 1006 935
1800 1013 937 878 - - 1093 1023 969 - - 1169 1107 1057 934 861 1209 1145 1098 974 904 1248 1187 1138 1017 945
1850 1033 956 898 - - 1111 1040 986 845 - 1188 1122 1072 946 871 1225 1160 1112 987 913 1266 1204 1152 1029 955
1900 1052 975 914 - - 1128 1056 1003 859 - 1205 1137 1087 958 882 1241 1176 1125 1000 923 1283 1218 1167 1040 965
1950 1071 994 930 - - 1145 1073 1017 872 - 1220 1152 1102 970 893 1257 1192 1139 1011 932 1300 1232 1181 1052 976
2000 1090 1010 946 - - 1162 1090 1031 886 - 1235 1167 1114 982 903 1273 1207 1152 1021 942 1314 1246 1195 1063 986
2050 1108 1026 962 - - 1179 1105 1045 899 - 1250 1181 1127 994 912 1289 1220 1166 1032 951 1328 1260 1208 1075 996
2100 1124 1042 978 - - 1196 1119 1059 911 - 1265 1196 1139 1005 921 1304 1233 1179 1043 961 - 1274 1220 1086 1005
2150 1140 1058 994 - - 1211 1133 1073 922 - 1280 1209 1152 1015 930 1317 1246 1192 1053 971 - 1288 1232 1097 1014
2200 1156 1073 1008 - - 1225 1147 1088 933 - 1295 1221 1165 1025 939 - 1259 1205 1064 980 - 1302 1244 1107 1023

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2250 1171 1089 1022 850 - 1239 1161 1101 944 848 1308 1234 1177 1035 948 - 1272 1216 1075 990 - 1313 1256 1117 1031
CHAPTER 4

2300 1187 1104 1035 863 - 1253 1175 1113 956 858 1320 1246 1190 1045 957 - 1285 1227 1085 999 - 1325 1268 1126 1040
PERFORMANCE

2350 - 1117 1048 876 - - 1189 1125 967 868 - 1258 1202 1055 966 - 1298 1238 1096 1007 - - 1280 1136 1048

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 - 1130 1062 888 - - 1202 1137 978 878 - 1271 1212 1065 975 - 1309 1249 1106 1015 - - 1291 1145 1057
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 - 1143 1075 901 - - 1214 1149 989 888 - 1283 1223 1075 984 - 1320 1260 1114 1023 - - 1303 1155 1065
2500 - 1156 1088 912 - - 1225 1160 1001 898 - 1295 1233 1085 993 - - 1271 1123 1031 - - 1313 1164 1074
2550 - 1169 1101 922 - - 1237 1172 1010 907 - 1306 1243 1095 1002 - - 1282 1132 1039 - - 1323 1174 1082
2600 - 1182 1112 933 - - 1248 1184 1019 915 - 1316 1254 1104 1009 - - 1294 1141 1047 - - - 1183 1091
2650 - 1195 1123 943 - - 1260 1196 1029 924 - 1326 1264 1112 1017 - - 1304 1150 1055 - - - 1193 1099
2700 - - 1134 954 - - - 1206 1038 932 - - 1275 1121 1024 - - 1313 1159 1063 - - - 1202 1107
2750 - - 1145 964 846 - - 1216 1047 941 - - 1285 1129 1031 - - 1322 1168 1071 - - - 1210 1114
2800 - - 1157 975 855 - - 1226 1057 949 - - 1295 1137 1039 - - - 1176 1079 - - - 1218 1121
2850 - - 1168 986 865 - - 1235 1066 957 - - 1305 1145 1046 - - - 1185 1087 - - - 1226 1128
2900 - - 1179 996 874 - - 1245 1075 966 - - 1313 1154 1054 - - - 1194 1095 - - - 1234 1135
WED = 15 mm / 0.59 in

METRIC
4.1-163

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 5A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-164

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 895 858 - - - 936 899 872 - - 982 942 915 - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - 923 882 853 - - 965 923 893 - - 1012 968 936 - -
1300 - - - - - 851 - - - - 950 906 873 - - 993 946 914 - - 1041 993 958 - -
1350 - - - - - 878 - - - - 977 928 893 - - 1021 970 934 842 - 1069 1017 979 885 -
1400 - - - - - 905 851 - - - 1004 950 913 - - 1048 994 954 857 - 1098 1041 1001 900 -
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 838 - - - - 931 874 - - - 1029 972 931 - - 1075 1016 974 871 - 1126 1064 1021 914 -
1500 863 - - - - 956 896 851 - - 1054 994 950 845 - 1102 1038 994 885 - 1153 1088 1041 929 -
1550 889 - - - - 981 917 870 - - 1079 1015 969 859 - 1127 1060 1013 900 839 1180 1111 1061 943 881
1600 914 845 - - - 1006 938 889 - - 1104 1036 988 872 - 1152 1082 1032 913 849 1207 1133 1081 957 892
1650 938 866 - - - 1030 959 908 - - 1128 1057 1006 886 - 1177 1104 1050 926 860 1232 1156 1101 971 903
1700 961 887 - - - 1053 979 925 - - 1152 1077 1023 899 - 1203 1125 1069 939 871 1258 1178 1120 985 914
1750 985 908 850 - - 1077 1000 943 - - 1175 1098 1041 911 842 1226 1146 1088 953 881 1283 1200 1139 1000 925
1800 1008 927 868 - - 1101 1019 960 - - 1199 1118 1058 924 852 1250 1166 1106 966 892 1309 1221 1158 1013 935
1850 1030 947 886 - - 1123 1039 978 837 - 1221 1137 1076 936 862 1274 1187 1124 979 902 1333 1242 1176 1026 946
1900 1053 966 903 - - 1145 1058 996 850 - 1244 1156 1094 949 872 1298 1207 1141 992 912 1357 1263 1195 1039 957
1950 1075 986 920 - - 1167 1077 1012 862 - 1266 1176 1110 961 882 1321 1227 1159 1005 922 1382 1284 1213 1053 967
2000 1097 1005 936 - - 1189 1097 1029 875 - 1288 1195 1127 973 892 1343 1247 1176 1017 932 1406 1305 1231 1066 978
2050 1118 1023 953 - - 1211 1115 1045 888 - 1310 1214 1143 986 902 1366 1266 1194 1030 942 1429 1325 1249 1079 988
2100 1139 1041 969 - - 1232 1133 1061 900 - 1331 1232 1160 998 911 1389 1286 1211 1042 952 - 1345 1267 1092 999
2150 1160 1059 986 - - 1253 1152 1078 912 - 1353 1250 1176 1010 920 1411 1305 1227 1055 962 - 1365 1284 1105 1009
2200 1181 1078 1002 - - 1274 1170 1094 923 - 1374 1269 1193 1021 929 - 1324 1244 1067 972 - 1384 1302 1118 1019
2250 1202 1096 1018 842 - 1295 1188 1110 935 840 1395 1287 1208 1033 939 - 1342 1260 1079 982 - 1404 1319 1130 1029
2300 1221 1113 1033 854 - 1315 1206 1125 946 849 1416 1305 1224 1045 948 - 1361 1277 1092 991 - 1423 1336 1143 1039
CHAPTER 4

2350 - 1130 1049 866 - - 1223 1141 958 859 - 1322 1240 1056 957 - 1379 1294 1104 1001 - - 1353 1155 1048
PERFORMANCE

2400 - 1147 1064 877 - - 1240 1156 970 868 - 1340 1255 1068 966 - 1398 1310 1115 1010 - - 1370 1168 1058

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 - 1164 1079 889 - - 1257 1172 981 877 - 1357 1271 1079 976 - 1416 1325 1127 1020 - - 1386 1180 1068
2500 - 1181 1095 901 - - 1274 1187 993 887 - 1375 1286 1091 985 - - 1341 1139 1029 - - 1403 1192 1078

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2550 - 1199 1110 912 - - 1292 1202 1004 896 - 1392 1302 1102 994 - - 1357 1150 1038 - - 1419 1205 1088
2600 - 1215 1124 923 - - 1308 1217 1015 905 - 1409 1316 1113 1003 - - 1373 1162 1047 - - - 1216 1098
2650 - 1231 1139 934 - - 1325 1231 1026 914 - 1425 1331 1124 1012 - - 1388 1173 1057 - - - 1228 1107
2700 - - 1153 945 - - - 1246 1037 922 - - 1346 1135 1020 - - 1404 1185 1066 - - - 1240 1117
2750 - - 1168 956 838 - - 1260 1048 931 - - 1360 1146 1029 - - 1419 1197 1075 - - - 1252 1126
2800 - - 1182 966 847 - - 1275 1058 940 - - 1375 1157 1038 - - - 1208 1084 - - - 1263 1135
2850 - - 1196 977 856 - - 1289 1069 948 - - 1390 1167 1046 - - - 1219 1093 - - - 1275 1145
2900 - - 1210 988 864 - - 1304 1080 957 - - 1404 1178 1055 - - - 1230 1103 - - - 1287 1154
WED = 15 mm / 0.59 in

AOM
Table 6 – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 801 847 831 816 - 856 905 888 872
1250 - - - - - - - - - - - - 828 813 797 - 836 882 865 849 845 893 942 925 908
1300 - - - - - - - - - - - 818 861 845 830 825 871 917 900 883 882 930 979 961 944
1350 - - - - - - - - - - 807 851 894 878 862 860 906 951 934 917 919 967 1015 997 979
1400 - - - - - - - 796 - - 840 884 927 910 894 895 940 986 968 951 956 1004 1052 1033 1015
1450 - - - - - - - 827 811 796 873 917 959 942 926 930 975 1020 1002 985 993 1041 1088 1069 1051
1500 - - - - - - 817 857 841 825 907 949 992 975 958 965 1010 1055 1037 1019 1029 1077 1125 1106 1087
1550 - - - - - 808 848 887 871 855 939 982 1025 1007 990 999 1044 1089 1071 1052 1066 1114 1161 1142 1122
1600 - - 797 - - 839 878 918 901 885 972 1015 1058 1039 1022 1034 1079 1124 1105 1086 1103 1150 1198 1178 1158
1650 - - 826 810 - 869 909 948 931 914 1005 1048 1090 1072 1054 1069 1114 1158 1139 1120 1139 1187 1234 1213 1193
1700 - 817 854 837 822 900 939 978 961 944 1038 1081 1123 1104 1085 1103 1148 1192 1173 1153 1176 1223 1270 1249 1229
1750 809 846 882 865 849 930 969 1008 990 973 1071 1113 1155 1136 1117 1138 1182 1227 1207 1187 1213 1260 1307 1285 1264
1800 837 874 910 893 877 960 1000 1038 1020 1003 1104 1146 1188 1168 1149 1172 1217 1261 1240 1220 1249 1296 1343 1321 1300
1850 866 902 938 921 904 991 1030 1068 1050 1032 1136 1178 1220 1200 1181 1207 1251 1295 1274 1254 1286 1332 1379 1357 1335
1900 894 930 966 948 931 1021 1060 1099 1080 1061 1169 1211 1253 1232 1213 1241 1285 1329 1308 1287 1322 1369 1415 1392 1370
1950 922 958 994 976 959 1051 1090 1129 1109 1091 1202 1244 1285 1264 1244 1276 1320 1364 1342 1320 1358 1405 1451 1428 1406
2000 950 986 1022 1004 986 1081 1120 1159 1139 1120 1234 1276 1317 1296 1276 1310 1354 1398 1375 1354 1395 1441 1487 1464 1441
2050 978 1014 1050 1031 1013 1112 1150 1189 1169 1149 1267 1308 1350 1328 1307 1344 1388 1432 1409 1387 1431 1477 1523 1499 1476
2100 1006 1042 1078 1059 1041 1142 1180 1218 1198 1179 1299 1341 1382 1360 1339 1379 1422 1466 1443 1420 1467 1513 1559 1535 1511
2150 1035 1070 1106 1087 1068 1172 1210 1248 1228 1208 1332 1373 1414 1392 1370 1413 1456 1500 1476 1454 1503 1549 1595 1571 1546
2200 1063 1098 1134 1114 1095 1202 1240 1278 1257 1237 1364 1406 1447 1424 1402 1447 1491 1534 1510 1487 1540 1586 1631 1606 1582

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2250 1091 1126 1161 1142 1122 1232 1270 1308 1287 1266 1397 1438 1479 1456 1433 1481 1525 1568 1544 1520 1576 1622 1667 1641 1617
CHAPTER 4

2300 1119 1154 1189 1169 1149 1262 1300 1338 1316 1295 1429 1470 1511 1488 1465 1516 1559 1602 1577 1553 1612 1657 1703 1677 1652
PERFORMANCE

2350 1147 1182 1217 1196 1177 1292 1330 1368 1346 1324 1462 1502 1543 1519 1496 1550 1593 1635 1611 1586 1648 1693 1739 1712 1687

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 1174 1210 1245 1224 1204 1322 1360 1397 1375 1353 1494 1535 1575 1551 1528 1584 1627 1669 1644 1619 1684 1729 1774 1748 1722
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 1202 1237 1272 1251 1231 1352 1390 1427 1405 1382 1526 1567 1607 1583 1559 1618 1661 1703 1677 1652 1720 1765 1810 1783 1757
2500 1230 1265 1300 1279 1258 1382 1419 1457 1434 1411 1558 1599 1639 1615 1590 1652 1694 1737 1711 1685 1756 1801 1846 1818 1791
2550 1258 1293 1328 1306 1285 1412 1449 1486 1463 1441 1591 1631 1671 1646 1622 1686 1728 1771 1744 1718 1792 1837 1882 1854 1826
2600 1286 1321 1355 1333 1312 1442 1479 1516 1493 1469 1623 1663 1703 1678 1653 1720 1762 1804 1778 1751 1828 1873 1917 1889 1861
2650 1314 1348 1383 1361 1339 1472 1509 1546 1522 1498 1655 1695 1735 1709 1684 1754 1796 1838 1811 1784 1864 1908 1953 1924 1896
2700 1342 1376 1411 1388 1366 1501 1538 1575 1551 1527 1687 1727 1767 1741 1715 1788 1830 1872 1844 1817 1900 1944 1989 1959 1931
2750 1369 1404 1438 1415 1393 1531 1568 1605 1580 1556 1719 1759 1799 1773 1747 1821 1864 1905 1877 1850 1935 1980 - 1995 1966
2800 1397 1431 1466 1442 1420 1561 1598 1634 1610 1585 1752 1791 1831 1804 1778 1855 1897 1939 1911 1883 1971 2016 - - 2000
2850 1425 1459 1493 1470 1447 1591 1627 1664 1639 1614 1784 1823 1863 1836 1809 1889 1931 1973 1944 1916 2007 - - - -
2900 1452 1487 1521 1497 1473 1620 1657 1694 1668 1643 1816 1855 1895 1867 1840 1923 1965 2006 1977 1949 - - - - -
WED = 0 - 15 mm / 0.59 in

METRIC
4.1-165

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 6A – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (Standing Water, Slush or Loose Snow) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-166

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 846 885 873 861 - 910 950 938 925
1250 - - - - - - - - - - - - 859 847 835 842 881 919 907 895 905 946 987 974 961
1300 - - - - - - - - - - - 855 892 879 867 877 915 954 941 928 942 983 1023 1010 996
1350 - - - - - - - - - - 852 888 924 911 899 912 950 988 974 961 979 1020 1060 1046 1032
1400 - - - - - - - 830 - - 884 921 956 943 930 946 984 1022 1008 995 1016 1056 1096 1081 1067
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 - - - - - - 827 860 848 835 917 953 989 975 962 981 1019 1056 1042 1028 1052 1092 1132 1117 1102
1500 - - - - - - 857 890 877 864 950 985 1021 1007 993 1015 1053 1090 1075 1061 1089 1128 1168 1152 1137
1550 - - - - - 854 887 920 906 893 982 1018 1053 1039 1024 1049 1087 1124 1109 1094 1125 1165 1204 1188 1172
1600 - - 834 - - 884 917 949 935 922 1015 1050 1085 1070 1056 1084 1121 1158 1142 1127 1161 1201 1240 1223 1207
1650 - 832 861 848 835 914 946 979 964 951 1047 1082 1117 1102 1087 1118 1155 1192 1175 1160 1197 1236 1276 1258 1242
1700 829 859 889 875 862 944 976 1008 993 979 1079 1114 1149 1133 1118 1152 1189 1225 1209 1192 1233 1272 1311 1294 1276
1750 856 886 916 902 889 973 1005 1037 1022 1008 1111 1146 1181 1164 1149 1186 1222 1259 1242 1225 1269 1308 1347 1329 1311
1800 884 914 943 929 915 1003 1035 1066 1051 1036 1143 1178 1212 1196 1180 1219 1256 1292 1275 1258 1305 1344 1382 1363 1345
1850 911 941 970 955 941 1032 1064 1096 1080 1065 1175 1210 1244 1227 1210 1253 1290 1326 1308 1290 1341 1379 1417 1398 1380
1900 939 968 997 982 968 1062 1093 1125 1109 1093 1207 1241 1276 1258 1241 1287 1323 1359 1340 1323 1376 1415 1453 1433 1414
1950 966 995 1024 1009 994 1091 1122 1154 1137 1121 1239 1273 1307 1289 1272 1320 1356 1392 1373 1355 1412 1450 1488 1468 1448
2000 993 1022 1051 1035 1020 1120 1152 1183 1166 1149 1271 1305 1339 1320 1302 1354 1390 1425 1406 1387 1447 1485 1523 1503 1483
2050 1020 1049 1078 1062 1046 1149 1181 1212 1194 1177 1302 1336 1370 1351 1333 1387 1423 1458 1439 1419 1483 1521 1558 1537 1517
2100 1047 1076 1105 1088 1072 1178 1210 1240 1223 1206 1334 1368 1401 1382 1363 1421 1456 1492 1471 1451 1518 1556 1593 1572 1551
2150 1074 1103 1131 1114 1098 1208 1238 1269 1251 1233 1366 1399 1432 1413 1394 1454 1489 1525 1504 1484 1553 1591 1628 1606 1585
2200 1101 1129 1158 1141 1124 1237 1267 1298 1279 1261 1397 1430 1464 1444 1424 1487 1522 1557 1536 1516 1588 1626 1663 1640 1619
2250 1128 1156 1184 1167 1150 1265 1296 1327 1308 1289 1428 1462 1495 1474 1454 1520 1555 1590 1569 1548 1623 1661 1698 1675 1652
2300 1154 1183 1211 1193 1176 1294 1325 1355 1336 1317 1460 1493 1526 1505 1485 1553 1588 1623 1601 1579 1658 1696 1732 1709 1686
CHAPTER 4

2350 1181 1209 1237 1219 1201 1323 1353 1384 1364 1345 1491 1524 1557 1535 1515 1586 1621 1656 1633 1611 1693 1730 1767 1743 1720
PERFORMANCE

2400 1208 1236 1264 1245 1227 1352 1382 1412 1392 1373 1522 1555 1588 1566 1545 1619 1654 1688 1665 1643 1728 1765 1802 1777 1754

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2450 1234 1262 1290 1271 1253 1380 1411 1441 1420 1400 1553 1586 1619 1596 1575 1652 1687 1721 1698 1675 1763 1800 1836 1811 1787
2500 1261 1289 1316 1297 1278 1409 1439 1469 1448 1428 1584 1617 1649 1627 1605 1685 1719 1753 1730 1706 1798 1834 1871 1845 1821

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2550 1288 1315 1343 1323 1304 1438 1468 1497 1476 1455 1615 1648 1680 1657 1635 1718 1752 1786 1762 1738 1833 1869 1905 1879 1854
2600 1314 1342 1369 1349 1329 1466 1496 1526 1504 1483 1646 1679 1711 1687 1665 1750 1785 1818 1794 1770 1867 1904 1939 1913 1888
2650 1340 1368 1395 1375 1355 1495 1524 1554 1532 1511 1677 1710 1742 1718 1694 1783 1817 1851 1826 1801 1902 1938 1974 1947 1921
2700 1367 1394 1421 1401 1380 1523 1553 1582 1560 1538 1708 1740 1772 1748 1724 1816 1850 1883 1858 1833 1936 1972 2008 1981 1954
2750 1393 1420 1447 1426 1406 1551 1581 1610 1587 1565 1739 1771 1803 1778 1754 1848 1882 1916 1889 1864 1971 2007 - 2015 1988
2800 1419 1446 1473 1452 1431 1580 1609 1638 1615 1593 1770 1802 1833 1808 1784 1881 1914 1948 1921 1895 2005 - - - -
2850 1446 1473 1500 1478 1456 1608 1637 1666 1643 1620 1801 1832 1864 1838 1813 1913 1947 1980 1953 1927 - - - - -
2900 1472 1499 1525 1503 1482 1636 1665 1694 1670 1647 1831 1863 1894 1868 1843 1946 1979 2012 1985 1958 - - - - -
WED = 0 - 15 mm / 0.59 in

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CHAPTER 4 4.1-167
PERFORMANCE
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.1.4.5 Take-off from a Runway contaminated with Compacted Snow

A) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for the TODA.


Use Table 1 or 1A (correction of TODA for wind, slope and compacted snow) to correct the TODA for wind,
slope and compacted snow.
With this corrected distance enter Table 4A, 5A or 6A (as for the appropriate flaps setting) in Sub-Chapter
4.1.2.2. to find the allowed mass for take-off for the TODA.

B) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for the ASDA.


Use Table 2 or 2A (correction of ASDA for wind, slope and compacted snow) to correct the ASDA for wind,
slope and compacted snow. With this corrected distance enter Table 4, 5 or 6 (as for the appropriate flaps
setting) in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 to find the allowed mass for take-off for the ASDA.
The lower mass as obtained in steps A and B is the maximum allowed mass for take-off on a runway contami-
nated with compacted snow.

Tables shown under this Sub-Chapter

Table CONTENTS
1 Corrected TODA Flaps 5° & 10°
1A Corrected TODA Flaps 15°
2 Corrected ASDA Flaps 5° & 10°
2A Corrected ASDA Flaps 15°

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Table 1 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with compacted Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + FLAPS 10°
4.1-168

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - 1252 1175 - - - 1413 1327 1255 - - 1519 1427 1351 - - 1639 1542 1460 - -
1250 1176 - - - - 1313 1229 1161 - - 1481 1388 1311 1180 - 1591 1492 1411 1271 - 1717 1611 1524 1375 -
1300 1232 1151 - - - 1374 1284 1211 - - 1549 1449 1367 1227 - 1664 1558 1471 1321 - 1794 1681 1588 1428 -
1350 1287 1200 - - - 1435 1339 1261 - - 1618 1511 1424 1273 1167 1737 1623 1530 1370 1257 1872 1751 1651 1481 1359
1400 1343 1250 1175 - - 1497 1395 1311 1168 - 1687 1573 1480 1319 1206 1810 1689 1590 1419 1299 1951 1821 1715 1533 1405
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 1399 1300 1220 - - 1559 1450 1361 1209 - 1756 1634 1536 1365 1246 1884 1754 1649 1468 1342 2030 1891 1779 1585 1450
1500 1455 1350 1266 - - 1621 1505 1412 1249 - 1826 1696 1592 1410 1285 1958 1820 1709 1516 1383 2109 1961 1842 1636 1494
1550 1512 1401 1311 1156 - 1684 1561 1462 1290 1172 1896 1758 1648 1455 1324 2033 1886 1769 1564 1425 2188 2032 1906 1688 1539
1600 1569 1451 1357 1192 - 1747 1616 1512 1330 1207 1966 1820 1704 1500 1363 2107 1952 1828 1612 1466 2268 2102 1970 1739 1583
1650 1626 1501 1402 1228 - 1810 1672 1562 1370 1241 2037 1882 1760 1545 1401 2183 2018 1888 1659 1506 2348 2173 2033 1789 1626
1700 1684 1552 1447 1264 - 1873 1728 1612 1410 1275 2108 1945 1816 1589 1439 2258 2085 1947 1707 1547 2429 2244 2097 1840 1669
1750 1742 1602 1493 1300 1173 1937 1783 1662 1449 1309 2179 2007 1872 1633 1477 2334 2151 2007 1754 1587 2510 2315 2161 1890 1712
1800 1800 1653 1538 1335 1203 2001 1839 1712 1488 1342 2251 2070 1928 1677 1514 2410 2218 2067 1800 1627 2592 2386 2224 1940 1754
1850 1858 1704 1583 1371 1233 2066 1896 1762 1527 1375 2323 2132 1984 1721 1551 2487 2284 2126 1847 1666 2674 2457 2288 1990 1796
1900 1917 1755 1629 1406 1263 2131 1952 1813 1566 1408 2395 2195 2040 1764 1588 2564 2351 2186 1893 1705 2756 2529 2352 2039 1838
1950 1976 1805 1674 1441 1292 2196 2008 1863 1605 1441 2468 2258 2096 1808 1624 2642 2418 2245 1939 1744 2839 2600 2415 2088 1880
2000 2035 1857 1719 1475 1322 2262 2064 1913 1643 1473 2542 2321 2152 1851 1660 2720 2485 2305 1985 1782 2922 2672 2479 2137 1921
2050 2095 1908 1765 1510 1351 2328 2121 1963 1682 1506 2615 2384 2208 1893 1697 2798 2552 2365 2030 1821 - 2744 2543 2185 1962
2100 2155 1959 1810 1545 1380 2394 2178 2013 1720 1537 2689 2448 2264 1936 1732 2877 2620 2424 2075 1858 - 2816 2607 2234 2002
2150 2215 2010 1855 1579 1408 2461 2234 2063 1757 1569 2764 2511 2320 1978 1767 2956 2687 2484 2120 1896 - 2888 2670 2282 2042
2200 2276 2062 1901 1613 1437 2528 2291 2113 1795 1600 2839 2575 2376 2020 1803 - 2755 2543 2165 1934 - 2960 2734 2330 2082
2250 2337 2113 1946 1647 1465 2595 2348 2164 1832 1632 2914 2638 2432 2062 1837 - 2823 2603 2209 1971 - - 2798 2377 2122
2300 2398 2165 1992 1680 1493 2663 2405 2214 1870 1663 2990 2702 2488 2104 1872 - 2891 2663 2254 2007 - - 2861 2424 2161
CHAPTER 4

2350 2460 2217 2037 1714 1521 2731 2463 2264 1907 1693 - 2766 2544 2145 1907 - 2959 2722 2298 2044 - - 2925 2472 2200
PERFORMANCE

2400 2522 2269 2082 1747 1549 2799 2520 2314 1944 1724 - 2830 2600 2186 1941 - - 2782 2342 2081 - - 2989 2518 2239

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 - 2321 2128 1780 1576 - 2577 2364 1980 1754 - 2895 2656 2227 1975 - - 2841 2385 2116 - - - 2565 2278
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 - 2373 2173 1814 1603 - 2635 2414 2017 1784 - 2959 2712 2268 2008 - - 2901 2429 2152 - - - 2612 2316

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2550 - 2425 2218 1846 1631 - 2693 2464 2053 1815 - - 2768 2309 2042 - - 2961 2472 2188 - - - 2658 2354
2600 - 2477 2264 1879 1657 - 2751 2514 2090 1844 - - 2824 2349 2075 - - - 2515 2223 - - - 2704 2392
2650 - 2530 2309 1912 1684 - 2809 2565 2126 1874 - - 2880 2389 2108 - - - 2558 2259 - - - 2749 2430
2700 - - 2354 1944 1711 - - 2615 2161 1903 - - 2936 2429 2141 - - - 2600 2294 - - - 2795 2467
2750 - - 2400 1977 1737 - - 2665 2197 1933 - - 2992 2469 2174 - - - 2643 2328 - - - 2840 2504
2800 - - 2445 2009 1763 - - 2715 2233 1961 - - - 2509 2206 - - - 2685 2363 - - - 2885 2541
2850 - - 2491 2041 1790 - - 2765 2268 1990 - - - 2549 2238 - - - 2727 2397 - - - 2930 2578
2900 - - 2536 2073 1816 - - 2815 2303 2019 - - - 2588 2271 - - - 2769 2432 - - - 2975 2614

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Table 1A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with compacted Snow) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 1117 1064 1021 - - 1245 1187 1139 1022 943 1401 1336 1283 1154 1065 1486 1417 1360 1221 1126 1583 1509 1448 1299 1197
1250 1163 1105 1058 945 - 1295 1232 1180 1056 971 1456 1386 1329 1191 1097 1545 1470 1409 1261 1160 1647 1567 1501 1342 1234
1300 1209 1146 1095 975 - 1345 1277 1221 1088 999 1513 1436 1374 1227 1128 1605 1524 1457 1300 1193 1712 1624 1553 1383 1269
1350 1255 1187 1133 1005 919 1396 1322 1262 1121 1027 1569 1486 1420 1263 1159 1666 1577 1506 1339 1226 1778 1682 1605 1425 1305
1400 1302 1228 1170 1034 944 1448 1367 1303 1154 1055 1627 1537 1465 1300 1189 1727 1631 1555 1377 1260 1843 1740 1658 1467 1340
1450 1349 1270 1207 1064 969 1500 1413 1344 1186 1082 1684 1588 1511 1335 1220 1789 1686 1604 1416 1292 1910 1798 1710 1508 1375
1500 1396 1311 1244 1093 994 1552 1458 1385 1218 1109 1743 1638 1556 1371 1250 1852 1740 1652 1454 1324 1977 1857 1763 1550 1410
1550 1445 1353 1282 1122 1019 1605 1504 1426 1250 1136 1802 1689 1602 1407 1280 1915 1795 1701 1492 1357 2045 1916 1815 1591 1445
1600 1493 1395 1319 1151 1043 1659 1550 1467 1282 1163 1861 1740 1648 1443 1310 1979 1849 1750 1531 1389 2113 1974 1868 1632 1479
1650 1542 1437 1356 1180 1067 1713 1596 1508 1314 1190 1921 1792 1693 1478 1340 2043 1904 1799 1568 1421 2182 2034 1920 1672 1513
1700 1592 1479 1393 1209 1092 1767 1643 1549 1346 1217 1982 1843 1739 1513 1370 2108 1959 1847 1606 1452 2252 2093 1972 1713 1548
1750 1642 1521 1430 1238 1116 1823 1689 1589 1377 1243 2043 1895 1784 1548 1399 2173 2015 1896 1644 1484 2323 2152 2025 1753 1581
1800 1693 1563 1468 1266 1139 1878 1736 1630 1409 1269 2105 1947 1830 1583 1428 2240 2070 1945 1681 1515 2394 2212 2077 1794 1615
1850 1744 1606 1505 1295 1163 1935 1783 1671 1440 1295 2168 1999 1875 1618 1457 2307 2126 1994 1718 1546 - 2272 2130 1834 1648
1900 1796 1649 1542 1323 1187 1992 1830 1712 1471 1321 2231 2051 1921 1653 1486 2375 2182 2042 1755 1577 - 2332 2182 1874 1682
1950 1848 1692 1579 1351 1210 2049 1877 1753 1502 1347 2295 2104 1966 1687 1515 - 2238 2091 1792 1608 - 2393 2234 1913 1715
2000 1901 1735 1616 1379 1234 2108 1925 1794 1533 1373 2360 2157 2012 1722 1543 - 2295 2140 1829 1638 - - 2287 1953 1748
2050 1955 1778 1654 1407 1257 2167 1972 1835 1564 1398 - 2210 2057 1756 1572 - 2351 2188 1866 1669 - - 2339 1992 1780
2100 2009 1821 1691 1435 1280 2226 2020 1876 1595 1424 - 2263 2103 1790 1600 - - 2237 1902 1699 - - 2392 2031 1813
2150 - 1865 1728 1463 1303 - 2068 1917 1625 1449 - 2316 2149 1824 1628 - - 2286 1938 1729 - - - 2070 1845
2200 - 1909 1765 1490 1326 - 2116 1958 1655 1474 - 2370 2194 1858 1656 - - 2335 1975 1759 - - - 2109 1877
2250 - 1953 1802 1518 1348 - 2164 1999 1686 1499 - - 2240 1891 1684 - - 2384 2011 1788 - - - 2148 1909

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2300 - 1997 1840 1545 1371 - 2213 2040 1716 1524 - - 2285 1925 1711 - - - 2047 1818 - - - 2187 1941
CHAPTER 4

2350 - 2041 1877 1572 1393 - 2262 2081 1746 1549 - - 2331 1958 1739 - - - 2082 1847 - - - 2225 1973
PERFORMANCE

2400 - - 1914 1600 1415 - - 2122 1776 1573 - - 2376 1991 1766 - - - 2118 1877 - - - 2263 2004

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 - - 1951 1627 1438 - - 2163 1806 1598 - - - 2025 1793 - - - 2153 1906 - - - 2301 2035
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 - - 1989 1654 1460 - - 2204 1835 1622 - - - 2057 1820 - - - 2189 1935 - - - 2339 2066
2550 - - 2026 1681 1482 - - 2245 1865 1646 - - - 2090 1847 - - - 2224 1963 - - - 2377 2097
2600 - - 2063 1707 1504 - - 2286 1894 1670 - - - 2123 1874 - - - 2259 1992 - - - - 2128
2650 - - - 1734 1525 - - - 1924 1694 - - - 2156 1901 - - - 2294 2021 - - - - 2159
2700 - - - 1761 1547 - - - 1953 1718 - - - 2188 1927 - - - 2329 2049 - - - - 2189
2750 - - - 1787 1569 - - - 1982 1742 - - - 2221 1953 - - - 2363 2077 - - - - 2219
2800 - - - 1813 1590 - - - 2011 1765 - - - 2253 1980 - - - 2398 2105 - - - - 2250
2850 - - - 1840 1611 - - - 2040 1789 - - - 2285 2006 - - - - 2133 - - - - 2280
2900 - - - 1866 1633 - - - 2069 1812 - - - 2317 2032 - - - - 2161 - - - - 2310

METRIC
4.1-169

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2 – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with compacted Snow) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + FLAPS 10°
4.1-170

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - 935 935 935 914 875 1014 1014 1014 993 952 1099 1099 1099 1077 1034
1250 - - - - - 855 855 855 - - 978 978 978 957 916 1059 1059 1059 1036 994 1145 1145 1145 1122 1078
1300 - - - - - 896 896 896 875 - 1021 1021 1021 999 957 1103 1103 1103 1080 1036 1191 1191 1191 1167 1122
1350 - - - - - 936 936 936 915 874 1064 1064 1064 1041 997 1147 1147 1147 1124 1079 1236 1236 1236 1212 1166
1400 860 860 860 - - 977 977 977 955 912 1107 1107 1107 1083 1038 1191 1191 1191 1167 1121 1282 1282 1282 1257 1209
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 899 899 899 877 - 1017 1017 1017 995 951 1149 1149 1149 1125 1080 1236 1236 1236 1211 1164 1328 1328 1328 1303 1253
1500 937 937 937 915 873 1058 1058 1058 1035 990 1192 1192 1192 1168 1121 1280 1280 1280 1255 1206 1374 1374 1374 1348 1297
1550 975 975 975 953 910 1098 1098 1098 1074 1029 1235 1235 1235 1210 1162 1324 1324 1324 1298 1248 1420 1420 1420 1393 1341
1600 1014 1014 1014 991 947 1139 1139 1139 1114 1068 1278 1278 1278 1252 1203 1368 1368 1368 1342 1291 1465 1465 1465 1438 1385
1650 1052 1052 1052 1029 983 1179 1179 1179 1154 1107 1321 1321 1321 1294 1244 1413 1413 1413 1386 1333 1511 1511 1511 1483 1429
1700 1091 1091 1091 1067 1020 1220 1220 1220 1194 1146 1363 1363 1363 1337 1285 1457 1457 1457 1429 1376 1557 1557 1557 1528 1473
1750 1129 1129 1129 1105 1057 1260 1260 1260 1234 1184 1406 1406 1406 1379 1326 1501 1501 1501 1473 1419 1603 1603 1603 1574 1517
1800 1168 1168 1168 1142 1094 1301 1301 1301 1274 1223 1449 1449 1449 1421 1367 1545 1545 1545 1517 1461 1649 1649 1649 1619 1561
1850 1206 1206 1206 1180 1131 1341 1341 1341 1314 1262 1492 1492 1492 1463 1409 1590 1590 1590 1560 1504 1695 1695 1695 1664 1606
1900 1244 1244 1244 1218 1168 1382 1382 1382 1354 1301 1535 1535 1535 1506 1450 1634 1634 1634 1604 1546 1740 1740 1740 1709 1650
1950 1283 1283 1283 1256 1205 1422 1422 1422 1394 1341 1577 1577 1577 1548 1491 1678 1678 1678 1648 1589 1786 1786 1786 1755 1694
2000 1321 1321 1321 1294 1242 1463 1463 1463 1434 1380 1620 1620 1620 1590 1533 1723 1723 1723 1692 1632 1832 1832 1832 1800 1738
2050 1359 1359 1359 1332 1279 1503 1503 1503 1474 1419 1663 1663 1663 1633 1574 1767 1767 1767 1735 1675 1878 1878 1878 1845 1782
2100 1398 1398 1398 1370 1317 1544 1544 1544 1514 1458 1706 1706 1706 1675 1615 1811 1811 1811 1779 1717 1924 1924 1924 1891 1827
2150 1436 1436 1436 1408 1354 1584 1584 1584 1554 1497 1749 1749 1749 1717 1657 1855 1855 1855 1823 1760 1969 1969 1969 1936 1871
2200 1475 1475 1475 1446 1391 1624 1624 1624 1594 1536 1791 1791 1791 1760 1698 1900 1900 1900 1867 1803 2015 2015 2015 1981 1915
2250 1513 1513 1513 1484 1428 1665 1665 1665 1634 1575 1834 1834 1834 1802 1739 1944 1944 1944 1910 1846 2061 2061 2061 2026 1960
2300 1551 1551 1551 1522 1465 1705 1705 1705 1674 1614 1877 1877 1877 1844 1781 1988 1988 1988 1954 1889 2107 2107 2107 2072 2004
CHAPTER 4

2350 1590 1590 1590 1560 1502 1746 1746 1746 1715 1654 1920 1920 1920 1887 1822 2032 2032 2032 1998 1932 2153 2153 2153 2117 2048
PERFORMANCE

2400 1628 1628 1628 1598 1540 1786 1786 1786 1755 1693 1963 1963 1963 1929 1864 2077 2077 2077 2042 1974 2198 2198 2198 2163 2093

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 1667 1667 1667 1636 1577 1827 1827 1827 1795 1732 2005 2005 2005 1971 1905 2121 2121 2121 2086 2017 2244 2244 2244 2208 2137
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 1705 1705 1705 1674 1614 1867 1867 1867 1835 1772 2048 2048 2048 2014 1947 2165 2165 2165 2130 2060 2290 2290 2290 2253 2182

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2550 1743 1743 1743 1712 1652 1908 1908 1908 1875 1811 2091 2091 2091 2056 1989 2209 2209 2209 2173 2103 2336 2336 2336 2299 2226
2600 1782 1782 1782 1750 1689 1948 1948 1948 1915 1850 2134 2134 2134 2099 2030 2254 2254 2254 2217 2146 2382 2382 2382 2344 2271
2650 1820 1820 1820 1788 1726 1989 1989 1989 1955 1890 2177 2177 2177 2141 2072 2298 2298 2298 2261 2189 2428 2428 2428 2390 2315
2700 1859 1859 1859 1826 1764 2029 2029 2029 1995 1929 2220 2220 2220 2184 2114 2342 2342 2342 2305 2233 2473 2473 2473 2435 2360
2750 1897 1897 1897 1865 1801 2070 2070 2070 2036 1969 2262 2262 2262 2226 2155 2386 2386 2386 2349 2276 - - - - 2405
2800 1935 1935 1935 1903 1838 2110 2110 2110 2076 2008 2305 2305 2305 2268 2197 2431 2431 2431 2393 2319 - - - - 2449
2850 1974 1974 1974 1941 1876 2151 2151 2151 2116 2047 2348 2348 2348 2311 2239 2475 2475 2475 2437 2362 - - - - -
2900 2012 2012 2012 1979 1913 2191 2191 2191 2156 2087 2391 2391 2391 2353 2281 - - - - 2405 - - - - -

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Table 2A – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with compacted Snow) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - 783 783 783 776 763 931 931 931 923 907 1003 1003 1003 994 978 1081 1081 1081 1073 1056
1250 699 699 699 693 679 821 821 821 813 798 973 973 973 964 947 1047 1047 1047 1037 1020 1128 1128 1128 1118 1100
1300 733 733 733 726 711 858 858 858 850 834 1015 1015 1015 1005 988 1091 1091 1091 1081 1062 1174 1174 1174 1164 1144
1350 766 766 766 759 743 895 895 895 886 869 1057 1057 1057 1047 1028 1135 1135 1135 1124 1104 1220 1220 1220 1209 1188
1400 800 800 800 791 775 933 933 933 923 905 1099 1099 1099 1088 1068 1179 1179 1179 1167 1146 1266 1266 1266 1255 1232
1450 834 834 834 824 807 970 970 970 960 940 1141 1141 1141 1129 1108 1223 1223 1223 1211 1188 1313 1313 1313 1300 1276
1500 867 867 867 857 839 1007 1007 1007 996 976 1183 1183 1183 1171 1147 1267 1267 1267 1254 1229 1359 1359 1359 1345 1320
1550 901 901 901 890 870 1044 1044 1044 1033 1011 1225 1225 1225 1212 1187 1311 1311 1311 1297 1271 1405 1405 1405 1391 1363
1600 934 934 934 923 902 1082 1082 1082 1069 1046 1267 1267 1267 1253 1227 1355 1355 1355 1340 1313 1451 1451 1451 1436 1407
1650 968 968 968 956 934 1119 1119 1119 1106 1081 1309 1309 1309 1294 1266 1399 1399 1399 1383 1354 1497 1497 1497 1481 1450
1700 1001 1001 1001 989 965 1156 1156 1156 1143 1116 1351 1351 1351 1336 1306 1443 1443 1443 1426 1395 1544 1544 1544 1526 1494
1750 1035 1035 1035 1022 996 1194 1194 1194 1179 1151 1393 1393 1393 1377 1345 1487 1487 1487 1470 1437 1590 1590 1590 1572 1537
1800 1068 1068 1068 1054 1028 1231 1231 1231 1215 1186 1435 1435 1435 1418 1384 1531 1531 1531 1513 1478 1636 1636 1636 1617 1580
1850 1102 1102 1102 1087 1059 1268 1268 1268 1252 1221 1477 1477 1477 1459 1424 1575 1575 1575 1555 1519 1682 1682 1682 1662 1623
1900 1135 1135 1135 1120 1090 1306 1306 1306 1288 1256 1519 1519 1519 1500 1463 1619 1619 1619 1598 1560 1728 1728 1728 1707 1666
1950 1169 1169 1169 1152 1122 1343 1343 1343 1325 1290 1561 1561 1561 1541 1502 1663 1663 1663 1641 1601 1775 1775 1775 1752 1710
2000 1202 1202 1202 1185 1153 1380 1380 1380 1361 1325 1603 1603 1603 1582 1541 1707 1707 1707 1684 1642 1821 1821 1821 1797 1752
2050 1236 1236 1236 1218 1184 1417 1417 1417 1397 1360 1645 1645 1645 1623 1580 1751 1751 1751 1727 1683 1867 1867 1867 1842 1795
2100 1269 1269 1269 1250 1215 1455 1455 1455 1434 1394 1687 1687 1687 1664 1619 1795 1795 1795 1770 1723 1913 1913 1913 1887 1838
2150 1303 1303 1303 1283 1246 1492 1492 1492 1470 1428 1729 1729 1729 1704 1658 1839 1839 1839 1813 1764 1959 1959 1959 1932 1881
2200 1336 1336 1336 1315 1277 1529 1529 1529 1506 1463 1771 1771 1771 1745 1697 1883 1883 1883 1856 1805 2006 2006 2006 1977 1923
2250 1370 1370 1370 1348 1307 1567 1567 1567 1542 1497 1814 1814 1814 1786 1735 1927 1927 1927 1898 1845 2052 2052 2052 2022 1966

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2300 1403 1403 1403 1380 1338 1604 1604 1604 1578 1531 1856 1856 1856 1827 1774 1971 1971 1971 1941 1885 2098 2098 2098 2066 2008
CHAPTER 4

2350 1437 1437 1437 1413 1369 1641 1641 1641 1615 1566 1898 1898 1898 1868 1812 2015 2015 2015 1984 1926 2144 2144 2144 2111 2050
PERFORMANCE

2400 1470 1470 1470 1445 1400 1679 1679 1679 1651 1600 1940 1940 1940 1908 1851 2059 2059 2059 2026 1966 2190 2190 2190 2156 2093

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 1504 1504 1504 1478 1430 1716 1716 1716 1687 1634 1982 1982 1982 1949 1889 2103 2103 2103 2069 2006 - - - - 2135
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 1537 1537 1537 1510 1461 1753 1753 1753 1723 1668 2024 2024 2024 1990 1927 2147 2147 2147 2111 2046 - - - - 2177
2550 1571 1571 1571 1543 1491 1791 1791 1791 1759 1702 2066 2066 2066 2030 1966 2191 2191 2191 2154 2086 - - - - -
2600 1605 1605 1605 1575 1522 1828 1828 1828 1795 1736 2108 2108 2108 2071 2004 - - - - 2126 - - - - -
2650 1638 1638 1638 1607 1552 1865 1865 1865 1831 1769 2150 2150 2150 2111 2042 - - - - 2166 - - - - -
2700 1672 1672 1672 1640 1582 1902 1902 1902 1867 1803 2192 2192 2192 2152 2080 - - - - - - - - - -
2750 - - - - 1613 - - - - 1837 - - - - 2118 - - - - - - - - - -
2800 - - - - 1643 - - - - 1870 - - - - 2156 - - - - - - - - - -
2850 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2900 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

METRIC
4.1-171

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4.1-172 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

4.1.4.6 Take-off from a Runway contaminated with Wet Ice

A) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for the TODA:


Use Table 1 or 1A (correction of TODA for wind, slope and wet ice) to correct the TODA for wind, slope and
wet ice. With this corrected distance enter Table 4A, 5A or 6A (as for the appropriate flaps setting)
in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2. to find the allowed mass for take-off for the TODA.

B) Calculation of the maximum permitted take-off mass for ASDA:


Use Table 2 or 2A (correction of ASDA for wind, slope and wet ice) to correct the ASDA for wind, slope and
wet ice. With this corrected distance enter Table 4, 5, 6 (as for the appropriate flaps setting)
in Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 to find the allowed mass for take-off for the ASDA.
The lower mass as obtained in steps A and B is the maximum allowed mass for take-off on a runway contami-
nated with wet ice.

NOTE: Some authorities do not allow a commercial operation on runways with an expected or
reported braking action ”very poor”.

Tables shown under this Sub-Chapter

Table CONTENTS
1 Corrected TODA Flaps 5° & 10°
1A Corrected TODA Flaps 15°
2 Corrected ASDA Flaps 5° & 10°
2A Corrected ASDA Flaps 15°

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Table 1 – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with wet Ice) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + FLAPS 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - 1252 1186 - - - 1413 1340 1255 1158 - 1519 1441 1351 1248 - 1639 1556 1460 1350 -
1250 1176 - - - - 1313 1242 1161 - - 1481 1402 1311 1206 - 1591 1507 1411 1299 - 1717 1627 1524 1404 -
1300 1232 1162 - - - 1374 1297 1211 - - 1549 1464 1367 1254 - 1664 1573 1471 1350 - 1794 1697 1588 1459 -
1350 1287 1213 - - - 1435 1353 1261 1152 - 1618 1526 1424 1301 1167 1737 1639 1530 1400 1257 1872 1768 1651 1513 1359
1400 1343 1263 1175 - - 1497 1409 1311 1194 - 1687 1588 1480 1349 1206 1810 1706 1590 1451 1299 1951 1839 1715 1566 1405
1450 1399 1314 1220 - - 1559 1465 1361 1236 - 1756 1651 1536 1396 1246 1884 1772 1649 1500 1342 2030 1910 1779 1620 1450
1500 1455 1365 1266 1145 - 1621 1521 1412 1278 - 1826 1714 1592 1442 1285 1958 1839 1709 1550 1383 2109 1981 1842 1673 1494
1550 1512 1415 1311 1182 - 1684 1577 1462 1319 1172 1896 1776 1648 1489 1324 2033 1906 1769 1599 1425 2188 2052 1906 1725 1539
1600 1569 1466 1357 1220 - 1747 1633 1512 1360 1207 1966 1839 1704 1534 1363 2107 1973 1828 1648 1466 2268 2124 1970 1777 1583
1650 1626 1517 1402 1257 - 1810 1690 1562 1401 1241 2037 1902 1760 1580 1401 2183 2040 1888 1697 1506 2348 2196 2033 1830 1626
1700 1684 1569 1447 1293 - 1873 1746 1612 1442 1275 2108 1966 1816 1626 1439 2258 2107 1947 1745 1547 2429 2268 2097 1881 1669
1750 1742 1620 1493 1330 1173 1937 1803 1662 1482 1309 2179 2029 1872 1671 1477 2334 2174 2007 1793 1587 2510 2340 2161 1933 1712
1800 1800 1671 1538 1366 1203 2001 1860 1712 1523 1342 2251 2093 1928 1716 1514 2410 2242 2067 1841 1627 2592 2412 2224 1984 1754
1850 1858 1723 1583 1402 1233 2066 1917 1762 1563 1375 2323 2156 1984 1760 1551 2487 2310 2126 1889 1666 2674 2484 2288 2034 1796
1900 1917 1775 1629 1439 1263 2131 1974 1813 1602 1408 2395 2220 2040 1805 1588 2564 2377 2186 1936 1705 2756 2557 2352 2085 1838
1950 1976 1826 1674 1474 1292 2196 2031 1863 1642 1441 2468 2284 2096 1849 1624 2642 2446 2245 1983 1744 2839 2629 2415 2135 1880
2000 2035 1878 1719 1510 1322 2262 2088 1913 1681 1473 2542 2348 2152 1893 1660 2720 2514 2305 2030 1782 2922 2702 2479 2185 1921
2050 2095 1930 1765 1545 1351 2328 2146 1963 1720 1506 2615 2412 2208 1937 1697 2798 2582 2365 2076 1821 - 2775 2543 2235 1962
2100 2155 1982 1810 1580 1380 2394 2204 2013 1759 1537 2689 2477 2264 1980 1732 2877 2651 2424 2122 1858 - 2848 2607 2284 2002
2150 2215 2035 1855 1615 1408 2461 2261 2063 1798 1569 2764 2541 2320 2023 1767 2956 2719 2484 2168 1896 - 2922 2670 2333 2042
2200 2276 2087 1901 1650 1437 2528 2319 2113 1836 1600 2839 2606 2376 2066 1803 - 2788 2543 2214 1934 - 2995 2734 2382 2082
2250 2337 2140 1946 1684 1465 2595 2377 2164 1874 1632 2914 2671 2432 2109 1837 - 2857 2603 2259 1971 - - 2798 2430 2122

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2300 2398 2192 1992 1719 1493 2663 2435 2214 1912 1663 2990 2736 2488 2151 1872 - 2926 2663 2305 2007 - - 2861 2479 2161
CHAPTER 4

2350 2460 2245 2037 1753 1521 2731 2494 2264 1950 1693 - 2801 2544 2193 1907 - 2996 2722 2349 2044 - - 2925 2527 2200
PERFORMANCE

2400 2522 2298 2082 1787 1549 2799 2552 2314 1988 1724 - 2866 2600 2236 1941 - - 2782 2394 2081 - - 2989 2574 2239

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 - 2351 2128 1821 1576 - 2611 2364 2025 1754 - 2932 2656 2277 1975 - - 2841 2439 2116 - - - 2622 2278
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 - 2404 2173 1855 1603 - 2670 2414 2062 1784 - 2998 2712 2319 2008 - - 2901 2483 2152 - - - 2669 2316
2550 - 2457 2218 1888 1631 - 2729 2464 2100 1815 - - 2768 2360 2042 - - 2961 2527 2188 - - - 2716 2354
2600 - 2511 2264 1922 1657 - 2788 2514 2136 1844 - - 2824 2402 2075 - - - 2571 2223 - - - 2763 2392
2650 - - 2309 1955 1684 - - 2565 2173 1874 - - 2880 2443 2108 - - - 2614 2259 - - - 2810 2430
2700 - - 2354 1988 1711 - - 2615 2210 1903 - - 2936 2483 2141 - - - 2658 2294 - - - 2856 2467
2750 - - 2400 2021 1737 - - 2665 2246 1933 - - 2992 2524 2174 - - - 2701 2328 - - - 2902 2504
2800 - - 2445 2054 1763 - - 2715 2282 1961 - - - 2564 2206 - - - 2744 2363 - - - 2948 2541
2850 - - 2491 2086 1790 - - 2765 2318 1990 - - - 2605 2238 - - - 2787 2397 - - - 2994 2578
2900 - - 2536 2118 1816 - - 2815 2354 2019 - - - 2645 2271 - - - 2829 2432 - - - - 2614

METRIC
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Table 1A – Corrected TODA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with wet Ice) VGO/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
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Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
TODA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 1120 1080 1050 960 880 1220 1190 1130 1050 960 1390 1350 1283 1190 1080 1480 1430 1360 1260 1150 1570 1520 1440 1350 1220
1250 1180 1125 1075 995 895 1260 1285 1170 1085 985 1450 1400 1329 1240 1105 1530 1480 1410 1305 1170 1635 1570 1490 1400 1240
1300 1240 1170 1100 1030 910 1300 1260 1210 1120 1010 1510 1450 1374 1290 1130 1590 1530 1460 1350 1190 1700 1630 1550 1450 1260
1350 1285 1215 1140 1060 940 1350 1300 1260 1170 1035 1560 1495 1420 1320 1160 1650 1580 1510 1400 1230 1765 1680 1600 1490 1300
1400 1330 1260 1180 1090 970 1400 1370 1310 1220 1060 1620 1540 1465 1350 1190 1710 1630 1560 1450 1270 1830 1740 1660 1530 1350
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 1375 1305 1220 1125 990 1485 1420 1355 1265 1095 1685 1595 1511 1400 1225 1775 1690 1605 1490 1300 1900 1795 1710 1575 1385
1500 1420 1350 1260 1160 1010 1570 1470 1400 1310 1130 1750 1650 1556 1450 1260 1840 1750 1650 1530 1360 1970 1850 1760 1620 1420
1550 1475 1390 1310 1210 1040 1620 1520 1435 1340 1165 1800 1700 1602 1495 1295 1890 1800 1700 1580 1330 2025 1905 1810 1680 1450
1600 1530 1430 1360 1260 1070 1670 1570 1470 1370 1190 1850 1750 1648 1540 1330 1940 1850 1750 1630 1400 2080 1960 1860 1740 1480
1650 1750 1465 1395 1290 1090 1715 1620 1510 1415 1205 1915 1800 1693 1575 1360 2020 1900 1800 1665 1430 2150 2030 1910 1775 1515
1700 1610 1500 1430 1320 1110 1760 1670 1550 1460 1220 1980 1850 1739 1610 1390 2100 1950 1850 1700 1460 2220 2100 1960 1810 1550
1750 1660 1550 1450 1340 1135 1820 1720 1590 1490 1250 2040 1905 1784 1645 1420 2160 2025 1900 1735 1495 2300 2170 2010 1855 1600
1800 1710 1600 1470 1360 1160 1880 1770 1630 1520 1280 2100 1960 1830 1680 1460 2220 2100 1950 1770 1530 2380 2240 2060 1900 1650
1850 1760 1650 1515 1400 1195 1930 1795 1665 1545 1315 2160 2005 1875 1720 1485 2290 2150 2000 1815 1560 2440 2290 2115 1940 1665
1900 1810 1700 1560 1440 1230 1980 1820 1700 1570 1350 2220 2070 1921 1760 1510 2370 2200 2050 1860 1590 2500 2340 2170 1980 1680
1950 1855 1740 1595 1465 1245 2030 1860 1750 1605 1365 2275 2130 1966 1800 1530 2410 2250 2085 1900 1620 - 2420 2225 2025 1725
2000 1900 1780 1630 1490 1260 2080 1940 1800 1640 1380 2330 2190 2012 1840 1550 2450 2300 2120 1940 1650 - 2500 2280 2070 1770
2050 1945 1835 1665 1520 1295 2140 1975 1840 1675 1405 2390 2240 2057 1880 1580 2500 2350 2170 1990 1670 - - 2340 2115 1790
2100 2010 1890 1700 1550 1330 2200 2030 1880 1710 1430 2450 2290 2103 1920 1610 - 2400 2220 2040 1690 - - 2400 2160 1810
2150 2060 1935 1750 1585 1350 2250 2080 1930 1750 1460 2500 2345 2149 1955 1645 - 2460 2270 2080 1730 - - 2450 2205 1850
2200 2110 1980 1800 1620 1370 2300 2130 1980 1790 1490 - 2400 2194 1990 1680 - 2520 2320 2120 1770 - - 2500 2250 1890
2250 2155 2025 1835 1640 1400 2340 2170 2010 1810 1520 - 2455 2240 2015 1720 - - 2360 2145 1805 - - - 2280 1940
2300 2200 2070 1870 1660 1430 2380 2210 2040 1830 1550 - 2510 2285 2040 1760 - - 2400 2170 1840 - - - 2310 1980
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2350 2240 2110 1895 1685 1455 2420 2250 2090 1860 1585 - - 2331 2070 1795 - - 2455 2200 1890 - - - 2345 2020
PERFORMANCE

2400 2280 2150 1920 1710 1480 2480 2290 2140 1890 1620 - - 2376 2100 1830 - - 2510 2230 1940 - - - 2380 2050

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 2310 2175 1960 1725 1495 2500 2340 2170 1905 1630 - - 2423 2120 1845 - - - 2260 1955 - - - 2400 2065
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 2340 2200 2000 1740 1510 - 2390 2200 1920 1640 - - 2470 2140 1860 - - - 2290 1970 - - - 2420 2080

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2550 2400 2240 2060 1800 1540 - 2430 2250 1970 1660 - - 2510 2160 1900 - - - 2310 2030 - - - 2500 2120
2600 2460 2290 2090 1840 1560 - 2490 2270 2000 1700 - - 2548 2195 1930 - - - 2340 2060 - - - - 2180
2650 2500 2320 2110 1880 1580 - 2520 2290 2020 1740 - - 2600 2220 1950 - - - 2370 2080 - - - - 2200
2700 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2640 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2750 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2800 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2850 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2900 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

AOM
Table 2 – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with wet Ice) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 5° + FLAPS 10°

AOM
Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 664 681 - - - 745 763 - - - 834 853
1300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 697 715 - - - 780 798 - - - 871 891
1350 - - - - - - - - - - - - 696 731 748 - - 779 815 834 - - 870 908 928
1400 - - - - - - - - - - - 667 729 764 782 - 749 813 850 869 - 838 906 945 965
1450 - - - - - - - - - 663 - 699 762 797 816 - 782 848 885 905 - 873 943 982 1002
1500 - - - - - - - - 677 695 - 731 795 831 850 - 815 883 920 940 - 909 979 1019 1039
1550 - - - - - - - 675 709 726 - 763 828 864 883 - 849 917 955 975 - 944 1016 1056 1076
1600 - - - - - - - 706 740 758 689 795 861 898 917 772 882 952 990 1010 862 979 1052 1092 1114
1650 - - - - - - 674 737 771 789 718 827 894 931 951 802 916 987 1025 1046 895 1014 1089 1129 1151
1700 - - - - 677 - 704 768 802 821 748 859 927 964 984 833 950 1021 1060 1081 927 1050 1125 1166 1188
1750 - - - 689 707 - 734 799 833 852 777 891 960 998 1018 864 983 1056 1095 1116 959 1085 1162 1203 1225
1800 - - 685 718 736 - 764 829 865 884 806 923 994 1031 1051 894 1017 1091 1130 1152 991 1120 1198 1239 1262
1850 - - 714 748 766 682 794 860 896 915 835 955 1027 1064 1085 925 1051 1125 1165 1187 1024 1156 1234 1276 1299
1900 - 680 743 777 795 709 824 891 927 946 865 988 1060 1098 1119 956 1084 1160 1200 1222 1056 1191 1271 1313 1336
1950 - 709 773 806 825 736 854 922 958 978 894 1020 1093 1131 1152 986 1118 1195 1235 1257 1088 1227 1307 1350 1373
2000 - 737 802 835 854 764 884 953 989 1009 923 1052 1126 1164 1186 1017 1152 1229 1270 1292 1120 1263 1344 1386 1410
2050 - 765 831 865 884 791 914 984 1020 1040 952 1084 1159 1198 1219 1047 1186 1264 1305 1327 1152 1298 1380 1423 1447
2100 675 794 860 894 913 818 945 1015 1051 1072 981 1117 1192 1231 1253 1078 1220 1299 1340 1363 1185 1334 1417 1460 1484
2150 700 822 889 923 942 845 975 1046 1082 1103 1010 1149 1225 1264 1286 1109 1254 1333 1374 1398 1217 1370 1453 1496 1521
2200 726 851 918 952 972 872 1005 1077 1113 1134 1040 1182 1258 1297 1320 1139 1288 1368 1409 1433 1249 1405 1490 1533 1558
2250 751 879 947 981 1001 900 1036 1108 1144 1166 1069 1214 1291 1330 1353 1170 1322 1403 1444 1468 1281 1441 1526 1569 1595

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2300 777 908 976 1010 1030 927 1066 1139 1175 1197 1098 1247 1324 1364 1387 1200 1356 1438 1479 1503 1313 1477 1563 1606 1631
CHAPTER 4

2350 802 936 1005 1039 1060 954 1097 1169 1206 1228 1127 1279 1357 1397 1420 1231 1391 1472 1514 1538 1345 1513 1599 1643 1668
PERFORMANCE

2400 828 965 1034 1068 1089 981 1127 1200 1237 1259 1156 1312 1390 1430 1453 1261 1425 1507 1548 1573 1377 1549 1635 1679 1705

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 853 994 1063 1098 1118 1008 1158 1231 1268 1291 1185 1345 1423 1463 1487 1292 1459 1542 1583 1608 1409 1585 1672 1716 1742
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 879 1022 1092 1127 1148 1035 1188 1262 1299 1322 1214 1377 1456 1496 1520 1322 1493 1576 1618 1643 1441 1621 1708 1752 1779
2550 904 1051 1121 1156 1177 1063 1219 1293 1330 1353 1243 1410 1489 1529 1554 1352 1528 1611 1653 1678 1473 1657 1745 1789 1815
2600 930 1080 1150 1185 1206 1090 1250 1324 1361 1384 1272 1443 1523 1562 1587 1383 1562 1646 1687 1713 1505 1693 1781 1825 1852
2650 955 1109 1179 1214 1236 1117 1280 1355 1392 1415 1301 1476 1556 1596 1620 1413 1597 1680 1722 1748 1537 1730 1818 1862 1889
2700 981 1138 1208 1243 1265 1144 1311 1386 1423 1447 1330 1509 1589 1629 1654 1444 1631 1715 1757 1783 1569 1766 1854 1898 -
2750 1006 1167 1237 1272 1294 1171 1342 1417 1454 1478 1359 1542 1622 1662 1687 1474 1666 1750 1791 1818 1601 1802 1891 - -
2800 1031 1196 1266 1301 1323 1198 1373 1448 1485 1509 1388 1575 1655 1695 1720 1504 1700 1784 1826 1853 1633 1839 - - -
2850 1057 1224 1295 1330 1353 1225 1404 1479 1516 1540 1417 1608 1688 1728 1754 1535 1735 1819 1861 1888 1665 1875 - - -
2900 1082 1253 1324 1359 1382 1252 1435 1509 1547 1571 1446 1641 1721 1761 1787 1565 1770 1854 1895 - 1696 1912 - - -

METRIC
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Table 2A – Corrected ASDA for Wind and Runway Slope (for a Runway contaminated with wet Ice) VSTOP/VR = 1 FLAPS 15°
4.1-176

Wind 10kt Tail Wind 5kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10kt Head Wind 20kt Head Wind

METRIC
ASDA [m] Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
1200 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 704 742 763 - 738 805 845 866
1250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 686 705 - 676 741 780 801 673 775 844 885 906
1300 - - - - - - - - - - - - 684 722 741 - 712 778 818 839 708 813 883 925 947
1350 - - - - - - - - - - - - 719 758 778 - 747 815 856 877 742 850 922 965 987
1400 - - - - - - - - - - - 689 754 794 814 678 783 852 894 915 777 888 961 1005 1027
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1450 - - - - - - - - - 685 - 723 789 830 849 711 819 889 932 952 811 926 1000 1045 1067
1500 - - - - - - - - 700 718 - 756 824 866 885 743 854 926 970 990 846 963 1039 1085 1107
1550 - - - - - - - 694 734 752 682 790 859 902 921 776 890 963 1007 1028 880 1001 1078 1125 1146
1600 - - - - - - - 727 767 785 713 824 894 937 957 808 926 1000 1045 1065 915 1039 1117 1164 1186
1650 - - - - - - 693 759 800 818 744 858 929 973 992 841 962 1036 1082 1103 949 1077 1156 1204 1226
1700 - - - 680 697 - 725 792 833 851 775 892 964 1008 1028 874 998 1073 1120 1140 984 1114 1195 1243 1265
1750 - - 673 711 728 - 757 825 866 884 806 927 999 1044 1064 906 1033 1110 1157 1178 1018 1152 1234 1283 1305
1800 - - 703 742 759 673 789 857 899 917 837 961 1035 1079 1099 939 1069 1147 1194 1215 1052 1190 1273 1322 1344
1850 - - 734 772 790 702 820 890 931 950 868 995 1070 1114 1134 971 1106 1184 1231 1252 1087 1229 1312 1361 1384
1900 - 699 764 803 821 731 852 922 964 983 898 1029 1105 1149 1170 1004 1142 1221 1268 1290 1121 1267 1351 1400 1423
1950 - 728 795 834 851 759 884 955 997 1016 929 1064 1140 1185 1205 1036 1178 1258 1305 1327 1155 1305 1390 1440 1462
2000 - 758 825 864 882 788 916 988 1029 1049 960 1098 1175 1220 1240 1069 1214 1295 1342 1364 1190 1343 1429 1478 1502
2050 - 788 855 894 913 817 948 1020 1062 1081 991 1132 1210 1254 1275 1101 1250 1332 1379 1401 1224 1381 1468 1517 1541
2100 692 818 886 925 943 845 980 1053 1094 1114 1022 1167 1245 1289 1311 1134 1287 1369 1416 1438 1258 1420 1507 1556 1580
2150 719 848 916 955 974 874 1012 1085 1127 1147 1052 1201 1280 1324 1346 1166 1323 1406 1452 1475 1293 1458 1546 1595 1619
2200 745 878 947 985 1004 903 1045 1118 1159 1179 1083 1236 1315 1359 1381 1198 1359 1443 1489 1512 1327 1497 1585 1633 1658
2250 772 908 977 1015 1034 931 1077 1151 1191 1212 1114 1271 1350 1393 1415 1231 1396 1479 1525 1548 1361 1535 1624 - -
2300 799 939 1008 1045 1065 960 1109 1183 1223 1244 1145 1305 1385 1428 1450 1263 1432 1516 1562 1585 1395 1574 1662 - -
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2350 826 969 1038 1075 1095 988 1141 1216 1255 1276 1175 1340 1420 1462 1485 1296 1469 1553 1598 1622 1429 1613 - - -
PERFORMANCE

2400 852 999 1069 1105 1125 1017 1174 1248 1287 1309 1206 1375 1455 1497 1520 1328 1506 1590 1634 1659 1463 1651 - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


2450 879 1029 1099 1135 1155 1045 1206 1281 1319 1341 1237 1410 1490 1531 1555 1360 1542 1627 - - 1498 - - - -
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

2500 905 1060 1130 1165 1185 1074 1239 1314 1351 1373 1267 1445 1525 1565 1589 1392 1579 1664 - - 1532 - - - -

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2550 932 1090 1160 1194 1215 1102 1271 1346 1383 1405 1298 1480 1560 1600 1624 1425 1616 - - - 1566 - - - -
2600 959 1121 1191 1224 1245 1131 1304 1379 1415 1438 1329 1515 1595 1634 1658 1457 1653 - - - 1600 - - - -
2650 985 1151 1221 - - 1159 1336 1411 - - 1359 1550 1630 - - 1489 - - - - 1634 - - - -
2700 1012 1182 1252 - - 1188 1369 1444 - - 1390 1585 1665 - - 1521 - - - - - - - - -
2750 1038 1212 - - - 1216 1402 - - - 1420 1620 - - - 1553 - - - - - - - - -
2800 1065 1243 - - - 1244 1435 - - - 1451 1655 - - - 1586 - - - - - - - - -
2850 1091 - - - - 1273 - - - - 1481 - - - - 1618 - - - - - - - - -
2900 1118 - - - - 1301 - - - - 1512 - - - - 1650 - - - - - - - - -

AOM
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4.1.5 Net Flight Path Data

An excerpt from the AFM is given under this Sub-Chapter to allow a quick determination of the obstacle situa-
tion with regard to the obstacle clearance requirements.
Also for the NFP purposes, data are prepared in a tabular format.
Therefore only some combinations of obstacle heights / obstacle distances are presented in this Sub-Chapter.
As a consequence, for detailed calculations the AFM will be needed.

NOTE: As mentioned in Sub-Chapter 4.1 the company provides take-off mass limit charts for most of
the take-off runways.
Those calculations do of course consider the known obstacle situation.

The simplified presentation under this Sub-Chapter allows the determination of the available reference gradi-
ent (for a given mass, pressure altitude and temperature) (Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.1).
The required reference gradient results from the obstacle distance – measured from the end of the TOD – and
the obstacle height – measured above the elevation of the TOD-end (Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.2).
It should be noted that in the presentation under Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.2 the real obstacle height should be
entered, whereas the presentation in the AFM requires the addition of the 35 ft clearance to the obstacle height
before entering the applicable graphs.
The AFM uses a point 35 ft above take-off-surface as “reference 0” whilst the AOM presentation refers to a
point at the take-off-surface (… the ground) as “reference 0”.
Whenever the take-off mass is limited by the TODA, the horizontal distance to the obstacle shall be measured
from the end of the TODA.
In all other instances – e.g. long runways – the distance from the 35 ft point to the end of the TODA may be
added to the above distance to the obstacle.
In case of a runway slope (positive or negative) proper adjustments shall be made to the obstacle height above
the TODA end.
Knowing the elevation of the obstacle(s) one may calculate the obstacle height.

4.1.5.1 Net Reference Gradient Available

The Net Reference Gradients Available in [ % ] are presented for pressure altitudes up to 10000 ft in 1000 ft
intervals for various outside air temperatures.
For the appropriate mass the relevant reference gradient may be found.
This reference gradient already considers the nett-age factor as per the airworthiness regulations
(gross gradient – 0.8% = net gradient).

Table 1 - shows the Net Reference Gradients Available in [ % ] for 5° flaps.


With Ice Protection Systems “ON”, the available gradient reduces by 0.3%
(with a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL reduce gradient by 1.0%).

Table 2 - shows the Net Reference Gradients Available in [ % ] for 10° flaps.
With Ice Protection Systems “ON”, the available gradient reduces by 0.4%
(with a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL reduce gradient by 1.0%).

Table 3 - shows the Net Reference Gradients Available in [ % ] for 15° flaps.
With Ice Protection Systems “ON”, the available gradient reduces by 0.4%
(with a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL reduce gradient by 1.1%).

NOTE: The data presented under this Sub-Chapter are applicable for the 5 min take-off power rating
and for a zero wind condition.
In case AOM Supplement 7 is applicable, refer to the relevant AFM Supplement 27.

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.1-178

METRIC
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 4.62 4.52 4.42 4.32 4.22 4.13 4.03 3.94 3.85 3.55 3.16 2.53 4.44 4.34 4.24 4.14 4.04 3.95 3.85 3.76 3.57 3.13 2.63
29000 4.90 4.80 4.70 4.60 4.50 4.40 4.31 4.21 4.11 3.81 3.41 2.77 4.72 4.61 4.51 4.41 4.31 4.21 4.12 4.02 3.83 3.38 2.87
28500 5.18 5.07 4.97 4.87 4.76 4.66 4.57 4.47 4.37 4.06 3.65 3.00 4.99 4.88 4.78 4.67 4.57 4.47 4.38 4.28 4.08 3.63 3.10
28000 5.45 5.35 5.24 5.14 5.03 4.93 4.83 4.73 4.63 4.31 3.90 3.23 5.26 5.15 5.05 4.94 4.84 4.74 4.64 4.54 4.34 3.87 3.34
27500 5.73 5.62 5.51 5.41 5.30 5.20 5.10 4.99 4.89 4.56 4.14 3.47 5.53 5.42 5.31 5.21 5.10 5.00 4.90 4.80 4.59 4.12 3.57
27000 6.00 5.89 5.78 5.68 5.57 5.46 5.36 5.25 5.15 4.82 4.39 3.70 5.80 5.69 5.58 5.47 5.36 5.26 5.16 5.06 4.85 4.36 3.81
26500 6.28 6.17 6.05 5.95 5.84 5.73 5.62 5.52 5.41 5.07 4.64 3.94 6.08 5.96 5.85 5.74 5.63 5.52 5.42 5.31 5.10 4.61 4.04
26000 6.56 6.44 6.33 6.22 6.10 6.00 5.89 5.78 5.67 5.33 4.88 4.17 6.35 6.23 6.12 6.01 5.89 5.79 5.68 5.57 5.36 4.86 4.28
25500 6.88 6.76 6.65 6.54 6.42 6.31 6.20 6.09 5.98 5.63 5.17 4.45 6.67 6.55 6.43 6.32 6.20 6.10 5.99 5.88 5.66 5.15 4.56
25000 7.21 7.09 6.96 6.85 6.73 6.62 6.51 6.40 6.29 5.93 5.47 4.73 6.99 6.87 6.75 6.63 6.52 6.40 6.29 6.18 5.96 5.44 4.84
24500 7.53 7.41 7.28 7.17 7.05 6.94 6.82 6.71 6.60 6.23 5.76 5.00 7.31 7.19 7.07 6.95 6.83 6.71 6.60 6.49 6.26 5.73 5.12
24000 7.85 7.73 7.60 7.49 7.36 7.25 7.13 7.02 6.90 6.53 6.05 5.28 7.63 7.50 7.38 7.26 7.14 7.02 6.91 6.80 6.57 6.02 5.40
23500 8.23 8.10 7.97 7.86 7.73 7.61 7.49 7.38 7.26 6.88 6.39 5.61 8.00 7.87 7.75 7.62 7.50 7.38 7.27 7.15 6.92 6.36 5.73
CHAPTER 4

23000 8.61 8.48 8.35 8.23 8.10 7.98 7.86 7.73 7.62 7.23 6.73 5.93 8.37 8.24 8.11 7.99 7.86 7.74 7.62 7.50 7.26 6.70 6.05
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


22500 8.98 8.85 8.72 8.60 8.46 8.34 8.22 8.09 7.97 7.58 7.07 6.26 8.74 8.61 8.48 8.35 8.22 8.10 7.98 7.86 7.61 7.04 6.38
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22000 9.36 9.22 9.09 8.96 8.83 8.70 8.58 8.45 8.33 7.93 7.41 6.58 9.12 8.98 8.85 8.72 8.59 8.46 8.34 8.21 7.96 7.38 6.71

Print Date: 2021-05-03


21500 9.82 9.68 9.54 9.41 9.27 9.14 9.02 8.89 8.76 8.35 7.82 6.97 9.57 9.43 9.29 9.16 9.02 8.89 8.77 8.64 8.39 7.79 7.10
21000 10.27 10.13 9.99 9.86 9.72 9.59 9.45 9.32 9.19 8.77 8.23 7.35 10.02 9.88 9.74 9.60 9.46 9.33 9.20 9.07 8.81 8.19 7.49
20500 10.73 10.58 10.44 10.30 10.16 10.03 9.89 9.75 9.62 9.19 8.63 7.74 10.47 10.32 10.18 10.04 9.90 9.76 9.63 9.50 9.23 8.60 7.88
20000 11.19 11.04 10.89 10.75 10.60 10.47 10.33 10.19 10.05 9.61 9.04 8.13 10.92 10.77 10.62 10.48 10.33 10.20 10.06 9.92 9.65 9.01 8.27
19500 11.78 11.63 11.48 11.33 11.18 11.04 10.90 10.76 10.62 10.16 9.58 8.64 11.51 11.35 11.20 11.05 10.91 10.76 10.62 10.48 10.20 9.54 8.78
19000 12.38 12.22 12.06 11.92 11.76 11.62 11.47 11.32 11.18 10.71 10.11 9.15 12.09 11.94 11.78 11.63 11.48 11.33 11.19 11.04 10.75 10.07 9.29

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
29574 4.25 4.15 4.05 3.95 3.86 3.76 3.67 3.58 3.17 2.68 2.11 4.18 4.07 3.97 3.87 3.77 3.67 3.58 3.49 3.21 2.70 2.18
29000 4.53 4.43 4.32 4.22 4.12 4.03 3.93 3.84 3.42 2.92 2.35 4.45 4.35 4.24 4.14 4.03 3.94 3.84 3.74 3.46 2.94 2.42
28500 4.80 4.69 4.58 4.48 4.38 4.28 4.19 4.09 3.67 3.15 2.57 4.71 4.61 4.50 4.39 4.29 4.19 4.09 3.99 3.70 3.18 2.64
28000 5.07 4.96 4.85 4.74 4.64 4.54 4.44 4.35 3.91 3.39 2.80 4.98 4.87 4.76 4.65 4.55 4.45 4.35 4.25 3.95 3.42 2.87
27500 5.33 5.22 5.11 5.00 4.90 4.80 4.70 4.60 4.16 3.63 3.02 5.25 5.14 5.03 4.92 4.81 4.70 4.60 4.50 4.20 3.65 3.10
27000 5.60 5.49 5.38 5.27 5.16 5.06 4.96 4.86 4.41 3.86 3.25 5.52 5.40 5.29 5.18 5.07 4.96 4.86 4.75 4.44 3.89 3.32
26500 5.87 5.76 5.64 5.53 5.42 5.32 5.22 5.11 4.65 4.10 3.47 5.78 5.67 5.55 5.44 5.33 5.22 5.11 5.01 4.69 4.13 3.55
26000 6.14 6.02 5.91 5.79 5.68 5.58 5.47 5.37 4.90 4.34 3.70 6.05 5.93 5.82 5.70 5.58 5.48 5.37 5.26 4.94 4.36 3.78
25500 6.46 6.34 6.22 6.10 5.99 5.88 5.78 5.67 5.19 4.62 3.97 6.37 6.25 6.13 6.01 5.89 5.78 5.67 5.56 5.23 4.65 4.05
25000 6.77 6.65 6.53 6.41 6.30 6.19 6.08 5.97 5.48 4.90 4.24 6.68 6.56 6.43 6.31 6.20 6.08 5.97 5.86 5.53 4.93 4.32
24500 7.09 6.97 6.84 6.72 6.61 6.49 6.38 6.27 5.78 5.18 4.51 6.99 6.87 6.74 6.62 6.50 6.39 6.27 6.16 5.82 5.21 4.59

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 7.40 7.28 7.15 7.03 6.91 6.80 6.69 6.58 6.07 5.46 4.78 7.31 7.18 7.05 6.93 6.81 6.69 6.57 6.46 6.11 5.49 4.86
CHAPTER 4

23500 7.77 7.64 7.52 7.39 7.27 7.15 7.04 6.93 6.41 5.79 5.09 7.67 7.54 7.41 7.29 7.16 7.04 6.92 6.81 6.45 5.82 5.18
PERFORMANCE

23000 8.14 8.01 7.88 7.75 7.63 7.51 7.39 7.28 6.75 6.12 5.40 8.04 7.91 7.77 7.64 7.52 7.40 7.27 7.15 6.79 6.15 5.49

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 8.51 8.37 8.24 8.11 7.98 7.86 7.74 7.63 7.09 6.45 5.72 8.40 8.27 8.13 8.00 7.87 7.75 7.62 7.50 7.13 6.48 5.81
22000 8.87 8.74 8.60 8.47 8.34 8.22 8.10 7.98 7.43 6.78 6.03 8.77 8.63 8.49 8.36 8.23 8.10 7.97 7.85 7.48 6.81 6.12
21500 9.32 9.18 9.04 8.90 8.77 8.64 8.52 8.40 7.84 7.17 6.40 9.21 9.07 8.93 8.79 8.65 8.52 8.39 8.27 7.89 7.20 6.50
21000 9.76 9.62 9.48 9.34 9.20 9.07 8.95 8.82 8.24 7.56 6.78 9.65 9.51 9.36 9.22 9.08 8.95 8.82 8.68 8.29 7.59 6.87
20500 10.21 10.06 9.92 9.77 9.63 9.50 9.37 9.24 8.65 7.95 7.15 10.09 9.95 9.80 9.65 9.51 9.37 9.24 9.10 8.70 7.98 7.25
20000 10.65 10.50 10.35 10.20 10.06 9.93 9.80 9.66 9.06 8.34 7.52 10.54 10.38 10.23 10.08 9.94 9.80 9.66 9.52 9.11 8.38 7.63
19500 11.23 11.08 10.92 10.77 10.63 10.49 10.35 10.21 9.60 8.86 8.01 11.11 10.96 10.80 10.65 10.50 10.35 10.21 10.07 9.65 8.89 8.12
19000 11.81 11.65 11.50 11.34 11.19 11.05 10.91 10.77 10.13 9.37 8.51 11.69 11.53 11.37 11.21 11.06 10.91 10.76 10.62 10.19 9.41 8.61

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METRIC
4.1-179

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-180

METRIC
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 4.00 3.89 3.79 3.69 3.59 3.49 3.39 3.19 2.74 2.22 1.69 3.92 3.81 3.71 3.60 3.50 3.40 3.30 3.08 2.74 2.25 1.75 *
29000 4.27 4.16 4.05 3.95 3.85 3.75 3.65 3.44 2.98 2.46 1.91 4.19 4.08 3.97 3.87 3.76 3.66 3.56 3.32 2.98 2.48 1.98 *
28500 4.53 4.42 4.31 4.20 4.10 4.00 3.90 3.69 3.22 2.68 2.13 4.44 4.33 4.22 4.12 4.01 3.90 3.80 3.57 3.22 2.71 2.19 1.64
28000 4.79 4.68 4.57 4.46 4.36 4.25 4.15 3.94 3.45 2.91 2.34 4.71 4.59 4.48 4.37 4.26 4.16 4.05 3.81 3.46 2.93 2.41 1.84
27500 5.05 4.94 4.83 4.72 4.61 4.51 4.40 4.18 3.69 3.14 2.56 4.97 4.85 4.74 4.63 4.52 4.41 4.30 4.05 3.70 3.16 2.63 2.05
27000 5.32 5.20 5.09 4.98 4.87 4.76 4.65 4.43 3.93 3.36 2.78 5.23 5.11 5.00 4.88 4.77 4.66 4.55 4.30 3.93 3.39 2.85 2.26
26500 5.58 5.46 5.35 5.23 5.12 5.01 4.90 4.68 4.17 3.59 2.99 5.49 5.37 5.26 5.14 5.02 4.91 4.80 4.54 4.17 3.62 3.06 2.47
26000 5.84 5.72 5.61 5.49 5.38 5.27 5.15 4.92 4.41 3.82 3.21 5.75 5.63 5.51 5.40 5.28 5.16 5.05 4.79 4.41 3.84 3.28 2.67
25500 6.15 6.03 5.91 5.79 5.68 5.56 5.45 5.22 4.69 4.09 3.47 6.06 5.94 5.82 5.70 5.58 5.46 5.34 5.08 4.69 4.12 3.54 2.92
25000 6.46 6.34 6.22 6.10 5.98 5.86 5.75 5.51 4.97 4.36 3.73 6.37 6.25 6.12 6.00 5.88 5.76 5.64 5.37 4.97 4.39 3.80 3.17
24500 6.78 6.65 6.52 6.40 6.29 6.16 6.05 5.80 5.25 4.64 3.99 6.68 6.55 6.43 6.30 6.18 6.05 5.93 5.66 5.26 4.66 4.07 3.42
24000 7.09 6.96 6.83 6.71 6.59 6.46 6.34 6.10 5.54 4.91 4.25 6.99 6.86 6.73 6.61 6.48 6.35 6.23 5.95 5.54 4.93 4.33 3.67
CHAPTER 4

23500 7.45 7.31 7.19 7.06 6.94 6.81 6.69 6.44 5.87 5.22 4.55 7.35 7.22 7.08 6.96 6.82 6.70 6.57 6.29 5.87 5.25 4.63 3.96
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 7.81 7.67 7.54 7.41 7.29 7.16 7.04 6.78 6.20 5.54 4.86 7.71 7.57 7.44 7.31 7.17 7.04 6.92 6.62 6.20 5.57 4.94 4.25
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 8.17 8.03 7.90 7.76 7.64 7.51 7.38 7.12 6.53 5.86 5.16 8.06 7.93 7.79 7.66 7.52 7.39 7.26 6.96 6.53 5.89 5.24 4.55

Print Date: 2021-05-03


22000 8.53 8.39 8.25 8.12 7.99 7.85 7.73 7.46 6.86 6.17 5.46 8.42 8.28 8.14 8.01 7.87 7.73 7.60 7.30 6.86 6.20 5.55 4.84
21500 8.96 8.82 8.68 8.54 8.41 8.27 8.14 7.87 7.25 6.55 5.82 8.86 8.71 8.57 8.43 8.29 8.15 8.01 7.71 7.25 6.58 5.91 5.18
21000 9.40 9.25 9.11 8.97 8.83 8.69 8.56 8.28 7.64 6.93 6.18 9.29 9.14 8.99 8.85 8.71 8.57 8.43 8.11 7.65 6.96 6.27 5.53
20500 9.84 9.68 9.54 9.39 9.25 9.11 8.97 8.68 8.04 7.30 6.54 9.72 9.57 9.42 9.27 9.13 8.98 8.84 8.52 8.04 7.34 6.63 5.88
20000 10.27 10.12 9.97 9.82 9.68 9.53 9.39 9.09 8.43 7.68 6.90 10.15 10.00 9.85 9.70 9.54 9.40 9.25 8.92 8.43 7.72 7.00 6.22
19500 10.84 10.68 10.53 10.37 10.23 10.08 9.93 9.63 8.95 8.18 7.38 10.72 10.56 10.40 10.25 10.09 9.94 9.79 9.45 8.95 8.21 7.47 6.67
19000 11.41 11.25 11.09 10.93 10.78 10.63 10.48 10.17 9.47 8.67 7.85 11.29 11.12 10.96 10.80 10.64 10.49 10.33 9.98 9.47 8.71 7.95 7.13

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
29574 3.73 3.63 3.52 3.42 3.31 3.21 3.01 2.65 2.24 1.77 * 3.54 3.44 3.33 3.22 3.09 2.91 2.58 2.21 1.77 * *
29000 4.00 3.89 3.78 3.68 3.57 3.46 3.26 2.89 2.48 2.00 * 3.80 3.69 3.59 3.47 3.34 3.16 2.82 2.45 2.00 * *
28500 4.25 4.14 4.03 3.92 3.81 3.71 3.50 3.12 2.70 2.21 1.70 4.05 3.94 3.83 3.72 3.58 3.40 3.06 2.67 2.22 1.74 *
28000 4.51 4.40 4.29 4.18 4.06 3.95 3.74 3.36 2.93 2.43 1.91 4.31 4.19 4.08 3.96 3.83 3.64 3.29 2.90 2.43 1.95 *
27500 4.77 4.65 4.54 4.43 4.31 4.20 3.99 3.60 3.16 2.65 2.12 4.56 4.45 4.33 4.21 4.07 3.88 3.52 3.13 2.65 2.16 1.63
27000 5.03 4.91 4.80 4.68 4.56 4.45 4.23 3.83 3.39 2.87 2.33 4.82 4.70 4.58 4.46 4.32 4.12 3.76 3.35 2.87 2.37 1.83
26500 5.28 5.17 5.05 4.93 4.81 4.70 4.47 4.07 3.62 3.08 2.53 5.07 4.95 4.83 4.71 4.56 4.36 3.99 3.58 3.09 2.58 2.03
26000 5.54 5.42 5.30 5.18 5.06 4.94 4.72 4.30 3.84 3.30 2.74 5.33 5.20 5.08 4.95 4.81 4.60 4.23 3.81 3.31 2.79 2.23
25500 5.85 5.72 5.60 5.48 5.36 5.24 5.01 4.58 4.12 3.56 2.99 5.63 5.50 5.38 5.25 5.10 4.89 4.51 4.08 3.57 3.04 2.47
25000 6.15 6.03 5.90 5.78 5.65 5.53 5.29 4.86 4.39 3.83 3.24 5.93 5.80 5.67 5.54 5.39 5.18 4.79 4.35 3.83 3.29 2.71
24500 6.46 6.33 6.21 6.08 5.95 5.82 5.58 5.15 4.66 4.09 3.50 6.23 6.10 5.97 5.84 5.68 5.46 5.07 4.62 4.10 3.54 2.95

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 6.76 6.63 6.51 6.38 6.24 6.12 5.87 5.43 4.93 4.35 3.75 6.53 6.40 6.27 6.13 5.97 5.75 5.35 4.90 4.36 3.80 3.19
CHAPTER 4

23500 7.12 6.98 6.85 6.72 6.59 6.46 6.21 5.75 5.25 4.66 4.04 6.88 6.74 6.61 6.47 6.31 6.08 5.67 5.21 4.66 4.09 3.48
PERFORMANCE

23000 7.47 7.34 7.20 7.07 6.93 6.80 6.55 6.08 5.57 4.96 4.33 7.23 7.09 6.95 6.81 6.65 6.42 6.00 5.53 4.97 4.38 3.76

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.82 7.69 7.55 7.41 7.27 7.14 6.88 6.41 5.88 5.27 4.63 7.58 7.44 7.30 7.15 6.99 6.75 6.32 5.84 5.27 4.68 4.04
22000 8.18 8.04 7.90 7.76 7.62 7.48 7.22 6.74 6.20 5.57 4.92 7.92 7.78 7.64 7.49 7.32 7.08 6.65 6.16 5.58 4.97 4.32
21500 8.60 8.46 8.32 8.18 8.03 7.89 7.62 7.13 6.58 5.93 5.27 8.35 8.20 8.05 7.90 7.73 7.48 7.04 6.54 5.94 5.32 4.65
21000 9.03 8.88 8.74 8.59 8.44 8.30 8.02 7.52 6.96 6.30 5.61 8.77 8.62 8.47 8.31 8.13 7.88 7.43 6.91 6.30 5.67 4.99
20500 9.46 9.31 9.16 9.01 8.85 8.71 8.43 7.91 7.33 6.66 5.96 9.19 9.03 8.88 8.72 8.54 8.28 7.82 7.29 6.67 6.02 5.32
20000 9.88 9.73 9.58 9.43 9.27 9.12 8.83 8.30 7.71 7.02 6.31 9.61 9.45 9.30 9.13 8.95 8.68 8.20 7.67 7.03 6.37 5.65
19500 10.44 10.28 10.13 9.97 9.81 9.66 9.36 8.81 8.21 7.50 6.77 10.16 10.00 9.84 9.67 9.48 9.21 8.72 8.16 7.51 6.82 6.09
19000 11.00 10.84 10.68 10.52 10.35 10.19 9.89 9.33 8.70 7.98 7.22 10.71 10.54 10.38 10.21 10.01 9.73 9.23 8.66 7.98 7.28 6.52

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.1-181

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-182

METRIC
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 3.46 3.35 3.24 3.13 3.02 2.81 2.53 2.15 1.76 * * 3.26 3.15 3.04 2.87 2.67 2.39 2.07 1.71 * * *
29000 3.72 3.61 3.50 3.38 3.26 3.05 2.77 2.38 1.99 * * 3.52 3.40 3.28 3.12 2.91 2.63 2.30 1.94 * * *
28500 3.97 3.85 3.74 3.63 3.50 3.29 3.00 2.61 2.20 1.74 * 3.76 3.64 3.53 3.36 3.14 2.86 2.52 2.15 1.74 * *
28000 4.22 4.11 3.99 3.87 3.75 3.53 3.23 2.83 2.42 1.95 * 4.01 3.89 3.77 3.60 3.38 3.09 2.74 2.37 1.94 * *
27500 4.47 4.36 4.24 4.12 3.99 3.77 3.46 3.06 2.64 2.16 1.68 4.26 4.14 4.01 3.84 3.62 3.32 2.97 2.58 2.15 1.69 *
27000 4.73 4.61 4.49 4.36 4.23 4.01 3.70 3.28 2.85 2.37 1.88 4.51 4.38 4.26 4.08 3.85 3.55 3.19 2.80 2.36 1.90 *
26500 4.98 4.86 4.73 4.61 4.48 4.25 3.93 3.51 3.07 2.58 2.08 4.75 4.63 4.50 4.32 4.09 3.78 3.42 3.02 2.57 2.10 *
26000 5.23 5.11 4.98 4.85 4.72 4.49 4.16 3.73 3.29 2.79 2.28 5.00 4.87 4.74 4.56 4.33 4.01 3.64 3.23 2.78 2.30 1.79
25500 5.53 5.40 5.28 5.15 5.01 4.77 4.44 4.01 3.55 3.04 2.53 5.30 5.17 5.03 4.84 4.61 4.29 3.91 3.49 3.03 2.54 2.02
25000 5.83 5.70 5.57 5.44 5.30 5.05 4.72 4.28 3.81 3.29 2.77 5.59 5.46 5.32 5.13 4.89 4.56 4.18 3.75 3.28 2.78 2.25
24500 6.13 6.00 5.86 5.73 5.59 5.34 5.00 4.55 4.08 3.55 3.01 5.89 5.75 5.61 5.41 5.17 4.84 4.45 4.02 3.54 3.03 2.49
24000 6.43 6.29 6.16 6.02 5.88 5.62 5.28 4.82 4.34 3.80 3.25 6.18 6.04 5.90 5.70 5.45 5.11 4.72 4.28 3.79 3.27 2.72
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.77 6.64 6.50 6.36 6.21 5.95 5.60 5.13 4.64 4.09 3.53 6.52 6.38 6.24 6.03 5.78 5.43 5.03 4.58 4.08 3.55 2.99
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 7.12 6.98 6.84 6.70 6.55 6.29 5.93 5.45 4.95 4.39 3.82 6.87 6.72 6.58 6.37 6.11 5.75 5.34 4.88 4.38 3.83 3.26
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.47 7.33 7.18 7.04 6.89 6.62 6.25 5.76 5.25 4.68 4.10 7.21 7.06 6.91 6.70 6.43 6.07 5.65 5.19 4.67 4.12 3.53

Print Date: 2021-05-03


22000 7.82 7.67 7.53 7.38 7.22 6.95 6.57 6.07 5.56 4.97 4.38 7.55 7.40 7.25 7.03 6.76 6.39 5.97 5.49 4.96 4.40 3.80
21500 8.23 8.08 7.94 7.78 7.63 7.34 6.96 6.45 5.92 5.32 4.72 7.96 7.81 7.65 7.43 7.15 6.78 6.34 5.85 5.31 4.73 4.12
21000 8.65 8.50 8.35 8.19 8.03 7.74 7.35 6.82 6.28 5.67 5.05 8.37 8.21 8.06 7.83 7.55 7.16 6.71 6.21 5.66 5.07 4.44
20500 9.07 8.91 8.76 8.60 8.43 8.14 7.74 7.20 6.65 6.02 5.38 8.78 8.62 8.46 8.23 7.94 7.54 7.08 6.57 6.01 5.40 4.76
20000 9.49 9.33 9.17 9.01 8.83 8.53 8.12 7.57 7.01 6.37 5.72 9.19 9.03 8.86 8.63 8.33 7.92 7.45 6.94 6.36 5.74 5.08
19500 10.03 9.87 9.71 9.54 9.36 9.05 8.63 8.06 7.48 6.82 6.16 9.73 9.56 9.39 9.15 8.84 8.43 7.94 7.41 6.82 6.18 5.50
19000 10.58 10.41 10.24 10.07 9.89 9.57 9.14 8.56 7.96 7.28 6.59 10.27 10.10 9.92 9.67 9.36 8.93 8.43 7.88 7.27 6.62 5.92

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 1 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
29574 3.18 3.06 2.94 2.83 2.55 2.25 1.96 1.62 * * * *
29000 3.43 3.31 3.19 3.07 2.79 2.49 2.19 1.85 * * * *
28500 3.67 3.55 3.43 3.31 3.02 2.71 2.41 2.06 1.71 * * *
28000 3.92 3.79 3.67 3.55 3.25 2.94 2.63 2.27 1.91 * * *
27500 4.16 4.04 3.91 3.78 3.49 3.17 2.85 2.49 2.12 1.68 * *
27000 4.41 4.28 4.15 4.02 3.72 3.40 3.08 2.70 2.33 1.89 * *
26500 4.66 4.53 4.40 4.26 3.96 3.63 3.30 2.92 2.54 2.09 1.63 *
26000 4.90 4.77 4.64 4.50 4.19 3.85 3.52 3.13 2.75 2.29 1.82 *
25500 5.20 5.06 4.93 4.79 4.47 4.13 3.79 3.39 3.00 2.53 2.05 *
25000 5.49 5.35 5.21 5.07 4.75 4.40 4.05 3.65 3.25 2.77 2.29 1.75
24500 5.78 5.64 5.50 5.36 5.03 4.67 4.32 3.91 3.50 3.01 2.52 1.97

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 6.08 5.93 5.79 5.64 5.31 4.95 4.59 4.17 3.75 3.26 2.75 2.20
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.42 6.27 6.12 5.97 5.63 5.26 4.90 4.47 4.05 3.54 3.02 2.46
PERFORMANCE

23000 6.76 6.61 6.46 6.31 5.95 5.58 5.21 4.77 4.34 3.82 3.30 2.72

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.10 6.94 6.79 6.64 6.28 5.90 5.51 5.08 4.63 4.10 3.57 2.98
22000 7.44 7.28 7.13 6.97 6.60 6.21 5.82 5.38 4.93 4.39 3.84 3.24
21500 7.84 7.69 7.53 7.37 6.99 6.59 6.19 5.74 5.27 4.72 4.16 3.55
21000 8.25 8.09 7.93 7.76 7.38 6.97 6.56 6.09 5.62 5.06 4.48 3.85
20500 8.66 8.49 8.33 8.16 7.77 7.35 6.93 6.45 5.97 5.39 4.80 4.16
20000 9.07 8.90 8.73 8.56 8.15 7.73 7.30 6.81 6.32 5.73 5.12 4.47
19500 9.60 9.43 9.25 9.08 8.66 8.22 7.78 7.28 6.77 6.16 5.54 4.87
19000 10.14 9.96 9.78 9.60 9.17 8.72 8.27 7.75 7.23 6.60 5.97 5.27

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

METRIC
4.1-183

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-184

METRIC
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 4.13 4.01 3.90 3.79 3.68 3.57 3.47 3.38 3.28 2.97 2.57 1.95 3.92 3.81 3.69 3.59 3.48 3.38 3.28 3.19 2.99 2.55 2.04
29000 4.41 4.29 4.18 4.06 3.95 3.85 3.74 3.65 3.55 3.23 2.82 2.18 4.20 4.08 3.97 3.86 3.76 3.65 3.55 3.45 3.25 2.80 2.28
28500 4.68 4.56 4.44 4.33 4.22 4.11 4.00 3.90 3.81 3.48 3.06 2.42 4.47 4.35 4.23 4.12 4.01 3.91 3.80 3.71 3.51 3.04 2.51
28000 4.96 4.84 4.72 4.60 4.49 4.37 4.26 4.17 4.07 3.74 3.31 2.65 4.74 4.62 4.50 4.39 4.28 4.17 4.07 3.97 3.76 3.29 2.75
27500 5.23 5.11 4.99 4.87 4.75 4.64 4.53 4.43 4.33 3.99 3.56 2.89 5.01 4.89 4.77 4.66 4.54 4.43 4.33 4.23 4.02 3.53 2.98
27000 5.51 5.39 5.26 5.14 5.02 4.91 4.79 4.69 4.59 4.25 3.81 3.13 5.29 5.16 5.04 4.92 4.81 4.70 4.59 4.48 4.27 3.78 3.22
26500 5.79 5.66 5.54 5.41 5.29 5.17 5.05 4.95 4.85 4.50 4.06 3.36 5.56 5.43 5.31 5.19 5.07 4.96 4.85 4.74 4.53 4.03 3.46
26000 6.07 5.94 5.81 5.68 5.56 5.44 5.32 5.22 5.11 4.76 4.30 3.60 5.83 5.70 5.58 5.46 5.34 5.22 5.11 5.00 4.78 4.28 3.70
25500 6.39 6.26 6.13 6.00 5.87 5.75 5.63 5.52 5.42 5.06 4.60 3.88 6.15 6.02 5.89 5.77 5.65 5.53 5.42 5.31 5.08 4.57 3.98
25000 6.72 6.58 6.45 6.32 6.19 6.06 5.94 5.83 5.73 5.36 4.89 4.15 6.48 6.34 6.21 6.08 5.96 5.84 5.72 5.61 5.39 4.86 4.26
24500 7.04 6.91 6.77 6.64 6.50 6.38 6.25 6.14 6.03 5.66 5.18 4.43 6.80 6.66 6.52 6.39 6.27 6.15 6.03 5.92 5.69 5.15 4.54
24000 7.37 7.23 7.09 6.95 6.82 6.69 6.56 6.45 6.34 5.96 5.47 4.71 7.12 6.97 6.84 6.71 6.58 6.45 6.33 6.22 5.99 5.44 4.82
23500 7.75 7.60 7.46 7.32 7.19 7.05 6.92 6.81 6.70 6.31 5.81 5.03 7.49 7.35 7.21 7.07 6.94 6.82 6.69 6.58 6.34 5.78 5.15
CHAPTER 4

23000 8.12 7.98 7.83 7.69 7.55 7.42 7.28 7.17 7.05 6.66 6.15 5.36 7.86 7.72 7.57 7.44 7.31 7.18 7.05 6.93 6.69 6.12 5.47
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


22500 8.50 8.35 8.21 8.06 7.92 7.78 7.65 7.53 7.41 7.01 6.49 5.68 8.24 8.09 7.94 7.80 7.67 7.54 7.41 7.29 7.04 6.46 5.80
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22000 8.88 8.73 8.58 8.43 8.29 8.15 8.01 7.89 7.77 7.36 6.83 6.01 8.61 8.46 8.31 8.17 8.03 7.90 7.77 7.64 7.39 6.80 6.13

Print Date: 2021-05-03


21500 9.42 9.26 9.11 8.96 8.81 8.66 8.52 8.39 8.27 7.84 7.30 6.45 9.14 8.98 8.83 8.68 8.54 8.40 8.27 8.14 7.87 7.26 6.57
21000 9.95 9.79 9.63 9.48 9.32 9.17 9.03 8.90 8.77 8.33 7.76 6.89 9.66 9.50 9.34 9.19 9.05 8.90 8.76 8.63 8.36 7.73 7.01
20500 10.49 10.32 10.16 10.00 9.84 9.69 9.53 9.40 9.27 8.81 8.23 7.32 10.19 10.02 9.86 9.71 9.56 9.41 9.26 9.13 8.85 8.19 7.45
20000 11.02 10.85 10.69 10.52 10.36 10.20 10.04 9.91 9.77 9.30 8.70 7.76 10.72 10.55 10.38 10.22 10.07 9.91 9.76 9.62 9.33 8.66 7.89
19500 11.64 11.46 11.29 11.12 10.95 10.79 10.63 10.49 10.35 9.87 9.25 8.30 11.32 11.15 10.98 10.81 10.65 10.50 10.34 10.20 9.90 9.21 8.43
19000 12.25 12.07 11.89 11.72 11.55 11.38 11.22 11.08 10.93 10.44 9.81 8.83 11.93 11.75 11.57 11.41 11.24 11.08 10.93 10.78 10.47 9.77 8.97

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
29574 3.72 3.60 3.49 3.39 3.29 3.19 3.09 2.99 2.58 2.08 * 3.63 3.52 3.41 3.30 3.19 3.09 2.99 2.88 2.60 2.10 *
29000 3.99 3.87 3.76 3.66 3.56 3.46 3.36 3.25 2.83 2.32 1.75 3.90 3.79 3.68 3.57 3.46 3.35 3.25 3.14 2.85 2.34 1.82
28500 4.25 4.13 4.02 3.92 3.82 3.71 3.61 3.51 3.07 2.55 1.97 4.16 4.05 3.93 3.82 3.71 3.61 3.50 3.39 3.09 2.57 2.04
28000 4.52 4.40 4.29 4.18 4.08 3.97 3.87 3.76 3.32 2.79 2.20 4.43 4.31 4.20 4.08 3.97 3.86 3.75 3.64 3.34 2.81 2.27
27500 4.79 4.67 4.55 4.44 4.34 4.23 4.12 4.02 3.57 3.03 2.43 4.70 4.58 4.46 4.34 4.23 4.12 4.01 3.90 3.59 3.05 2.50
27000 5.06 4.93 4.82 4.71 4.60 4.49 4.38 4.27 3.81 3.27 2.66 4.97 4.84 4.72 4.61 4.49 4.38 4.27 4.15 3.84 3.29 2.73
26500 5.33 5.20 5.08 4.97 4.86 4.75 4.64 4.53 4.06 3.51 2.89 5.23 5.11 4.99 4.87 4.75 4.64 4.52 4.40 4.09 3.53 2.96
26000 5.60 5.47 5.35 5.23 5.12 5.01 4.90 4.78 4.31 3.75 3.12 5.50 5.37 5.25 5.13 5.01 4.89 4.78 4.66 4.34 3.77 3.19
25500 5.92 5.78 5.66 5.54 5.43 5.31 5.20 5.08 4.60 4.03 3.38 5.81 5.69 5.56 5.43 5.31 5.20 5.08 4.96 4.63 4.05 3.46
25000 6.23 6.09 5.97 5.85 5.73 5.62 5.50 5.39 4.89 4.31 3.65 6.13 6.00 5.87 5.74 5.62 5.50 5.38 5.26 4.92 4.33 3.73
24500 6.55 6.41 6.28 6.16 6.04 5.92 5.80 5.69 5.19 4.59 3.92 6.44 6.31 6.18 6.05 5.92 5.80 5.68 5.55 5.22 4.61 4.00

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 6.86 6.72 6.59 6.47 6.35 6.23 6.11 5.99 5.48 4.87 4.19 6.76 6.62 6.48 6.35 6.23 6.10 5.98 5.85 5.51 4.90 4.27
CHAPTER 4

23500 7.23 7.08 6.95 6.83 6.70 6.58 6.46 6.34 5.82 5.20 4.51 7.12 6.98 6.84 6.71 6.58 6.46 6.33 6.20 5.85 5.22 4.59
PERFORMANCE

23000 7.60 7.45 7.32 7.19 7.06 6.94 6.81 6.69 6.16 5.53 4.82 7.49 7.35 7.21 7.07 6.94 6.81 6.68 6.55 6.19 5.55 4.90

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.97 7.82 7.68 7.55 7.42 7.29 7.17 7.04 6.50 5.86 5.13 7.86 7.71 7.57 7.43 7.29 7.16 7.03 6.89 6.53 5.88 5.22
22000 8.34 8.18 8.04 7.91 7.78 7.65 7.52 7.39 6.84 6.19 5.45 8.22 8.07 7.93 7.79 7.65 7.51 7.38 7.24 6.87 6.21 5.54
21500 8.86 8.70 8.55 8.41 8.28 8.14 8.01 7.87 7.31 6.63 5.87 8.74 8.58 8.43 8.29 8.14 8.01 7.86 7.72 7.34 6.65 5.96
21000 9.37 9.21 9.06 8.92 8.78 8.64 8.50 8.36 7.77 7.07 6.28 9.25 9.09 8.94 8.79 8.64 8.50 8.35 8.20 7.80 7.10 6.38
20500 9.89 9.72 9.57 9.42 9.28 9.13 8.99 8.85 8.24 7.52 6.70 9.77 9.60 9.44 9.29 9.14 8.99 8.84 8.69 8.27 7.54 6.80
20000 10.41 10.24 10.08 9.92 9.78 9.63 9.48 9.33 8.71 7.96 7.12 10.28 10.11 9.95 9.79 9.63 9.48 9.32 9.17 8.74 7.99 7.22
19500 11.01 10.83 10.67 10.51 10.36 10.21 10.06 9.90 9.26 8.50 7.64 10.87 10.70 10.53 10.37 10.21 10.05 9.89 9.73 9.30 8.53 7.74
19000 11.60 11.42 11.26 11.09 10.94 10.78 10.63 10.47 9.82 9.04 8.16 11.47 11.29 11.12 10.95 10.79 10.63 10.46 10.30 9.85 9.07 8.27

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.1-185

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-186

METRIC
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 3.43 3.32 3.21 3.10 2.99 2.89 2.78 2.57 2.12 1.62 * 3.34 3.23 3.12 3.01 2.90 2.78 2.68 2.45 2.11 1.63 * *
29000 3.70 3.59 3.48 3.37 3.25 3.15 3.04 2.82 2.36 1.85 * 3.61 3.49 3.38 3.27 3.15 3.04 2.93 2.69 2.35 1.86 * *
28500 3.96 3.85 3.73 3.62 3.50 3.39 3.28 3.06 2.60 2.08 * 3.87 3.75 3.63 3.52 3.40 3.29 3.17 2.93 2.59 2.09 * *
28000 4.22 4.11 3.99 3.88 3.76 3.65 3.53 3.31 2.84 2.31 1.75 4.13 4.01 3.89 3.77 3.66 3.54 3.42 3.18 2.83 2.32 1.81 *
27500 4.48 4.37 4.25 4.13 4.02 3.90 3.79 3.56 3.08 2.54 1.97 4.39 4.27 4.15 4.03 3.91 3.79 3.67 3.43 3.07 2.55 2.03 *
27000 4.75 4.63 4.51 4.39 4.27 4.16 4.04 3.81 3.32 2.77 2.18 4.65 4.53 4.41 4.28 4.16 4.04 3.92 3.67 3.31 2.78 2.25 1.66
26500 5.01 4.89 4.77 4.65 4.53 4.41 4.29 4.05 3.56 3.00 2.40 4.91 4.79 4.66 4.54 4.42 4.29 4.17 3.92 3.55 3.01 2.47 1.87
26000 5.27 5.15 5.03 4.91 4.78 4.66 4.54 4.30 3.80 3.23 2.62 5.17 5.05 4.92 4.80 4.67 4.54 4.42 4.16 3.79 3.24 2.69 2.08
25500 5.58 5.46 5.34 5.21 5.08 4.96 4.84 4.59 4.08 3.50 2.88 5.48 5.35 5.22 5.10 4.97 4.84 4.72 4.45 4.07 3.51 2.95 2.33
25000 5.89 5.77 5.64 5.51 5.38 5.26 5.13 4.89 4.36 3.77 3.14 5.79 5.66 5.53 5.40 5.27 5.14 5.01 4.74 4.35 3.78 3.21 2.58
24500 6.20 6.08 5.95 5.81 5.68 5.56 5.43 5.18 4.64 4.04 3.41 6.10 5.96 5.83 5.70 5.57 5.43 5.31 5.03 4.63 4.05 3.47 2.83
24000 6.51 6.38 6.25 6.12 5.99 5.86 5.73 5.47 4.92 4.31 3.67 6.41 6.27 6.13 6.00 5.87 5.73 5.60 5.32 4.91 4.33 3.74 3.08
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.87 6.74 6.61 6.47 6.34 6.21 6.07 5.81 5.25 4.63 3.97 6.76 6.63 6.49 6.35 6.21 6.08 5.94 5.66 5.24 4.64 4.04 3.37
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 7.23 7.10 6.96 6.82 6.69 6.55 6.42 6.15 5.58 4.94 4.27 7.12 6.98 6.84 6.70 6.56 6.42 6.28 5.99 5.57 4.96 4.34 3.66
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.60 7.46 7.32 7.18 7.04 6.90 6.76 6.49 5.91 5.26 4.58 7.48 7.34 7.19 7.05 6.91 6.77 6.63 6.33 5.90 5.28 4.65 3.96

Print Date: 2021-05-03


22000 7.96 7.82 7.67 7.53 7.39 7.25 7.11 6.83 6.24 5.58 4.88 7.84 7.70 7.55 7.40 7.26 7.11 6.97 6.67 6.23 5.59 4.95 4.25
21500 8.46 8.32 8.17 8.02 7.87 7.73 7.58 7.29 6.69 6.00 5.28 8.34 8.19 8.04 7.89 7.74 7.59 7.44 7.13 6.67 6.02 5.35 4.62
21000 8.97 8.82 8.67 8.51 8.36 8.21 8.06 7.76 7.13 6.42 5.68 8.85 8.69 8.53 8.37 8.22 8.06 7.91 7.59 7.12 6.44 5.75 5.00
20500 9.48 9.32 9.16 9.00 8.84 8.69 8.53 8.23 7.58 6.84 6.07 9.35 9.19 9.02 8.86 8.70 8.54 8.38 8.05 7.57 6.86 6.15 5.38
20000 9.98 9.82 9.66 9.49 9.33 9.17 9.01 8.69 8.02 7.27 6.47 9.85 9.68 9.51 9.35 9.18 9.02 8.85 8.51 8.01 7.29 6.56 5.75
19500 10.57 10.40 10.24 10.07 9.90 9.74 9.57 9.25 8.57 7.79 6.98 10.43 10.26 10.09 9.92 9.75 9.58 9.41 9.06 8.55 7.81 7.06 6.24
19000 11.15 10.99 10.82 10.64 10.47 10.31 10.14 9.80 9.11 8.32 7.48 11.02 10.84 10.66 10.49 10.32 10.14 9.97 9.61 9.09 8.34 7.57 6.73

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
29574 3.14 3.02 2.91 2.80 2.68 2.57 2.37 2.01 1.62 * * 2.93 2.81 2.70 2.58 2.45 2.25 1.93 * * * *
29000 3.41 3.28 3.17 3.05 2.94 2.82 2.61 2.25 1.85 * * 3.19 3.07 2.95 2.84 2.70 2.50 2.17 1.81 * * *
28500 3.66 3.54 3.42 3.30 3.18 3.06 2.85 2.49 2.08 * * 3.44 3.31 3.20 3.08 2.94 2.73 2.40 2.04 * * *
28000 3.92 3.79 3.67 3.55 3.43 3.31 3.10 2.72 2.31 1.81 * 3.69 3.57 3.45 3.33 3.18 2.98 2.64 2.26 1.82 * *
27500 4.18 4.05 3.92 3.81 3.68 3.56 3.34 2.96 2.54 2.04 * 3.95 3.82 3.70 3.58 3.43 3.22 2.87 2.49 2.04 * *
27000 4.43 4.30 4.18 4.06 3.93 3.81 3.59 3.20 2.77 2.26 1.72 4.20 4.07 3.95 3.82 3.67 3.46 3.11 2.72 2.26 1.76 *
26500 4.69 4.56 4.43 4.31 4.18 4.06 3.83 3.44 3.00 2.48 1.93 4.46 4.32 4.20 4.07 3.92 3.70 3.35 2.95 2.48 1.97 *
26000 4.95 4.82 4.69 4.56 4.43 4.30 4.08 3.67 3.23 2.70 2.14 4.71 4.58 4.45 4.32 4.17 3.95 3.58 3.18 2.70 2.18 1.62
25500 5.25 5.12 4.99 4.86 4.73 4.60 4.36 3.95 3.50 2.96 2.39 5.01 4.87 4.74 4.61 4.46 4.23 3.86 3.45 2.96 2.44 1.86
25000 5.56 5.42 5.28 5.16 5.02 4.89 4.65 4.23 3.77 3.22 2.64 5.31 5.17 5.04 4.90 4.74 4.51 4.14 3.72 3.22 2.69 2.11
24500 5.86 5.72 5.58 5.45 5.32 5.18 4.94 4.51 4.04 3.48 2.90 5.61 5.47 5.33 5.20 5.03 4.80 4.42 3.99 3.48 2.94 2.35

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 6.16 6.02 5.88 5.75 5.61 5.47 5.22 4.79 4.32 3.74 3.15 5.91 5.76 5.63 5.49 5.32 5.08 4.69 4.26 3.75 3.20 2.59
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.52 6.37 6.23 6.09 5.95 5.81 5.56 5.12 4.63 4.05 3.44 6.26 6.11 5.97 5.83 5.66 5.42 5.02 4.58 4.05 3.49 2.88
PERFORMANCE

23000 6.87 6.72 6.58 6.44 6.29 6.15 5.89 5.45 4.95 4.35 3.73 6.61 6.45 6.31 6.17 6.00 5.75 5.34 4.89 4.36 3.79 3.16

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.23 7.08 6.93 6.78 6.64 6.49 6.23 5.77 5.27 4.66 4.03 6.95 6.80 6.65 6.51 6.33 6.08 5.67 5.21 4.66 4.08 3.44
22000 7.58 7.43 7.27 7.13 6.98 6.83 6.56 6.10 5.58 4.96 4.32 7.30 7.15 7.00 6.85 6.67 6.41 5.99 5.52 4.96 4.37 3.72
21500 8.07 7.91 7.76 7.61 7.45 7.30 7.02 6.54 6.00 5.37 4.70 7.79 7.62 7.47 7.32 7.13 6.86 6.43 5.95 5.37 4.75 4.08
21000 8.57 8.40 8.24 8.08 7.92 7.76 7.48 6.98 6.43 5.77 5.08 8.27 8.10 7.94 7.78 7.59 7.32 6.87 6.37 5.77 5.13 4.44
20500 9.06 8.89 8.72 8.56 8.39 8.23 7.94 7.42 6.85 6.17 5.46 8.75 8.58 8.41 8.25 8.05 7.77 7.30 6.79 6.17 5.52 4.79
20000 9.55 9.38 9.20 9.04 8.87 8.70 8.39 7.86 7.27 6.57 5.83 9.24 9.06 8.89 8.72 8.51 8.22 7.74 7.21 6.57 5.90 5.15
19500 10.13 9.95 9.77 9.60 9.43 9.25 8.94 8.40 7.80 7.08 6.33 9.80 9.62 9.45 9.27 9.07 8.77 8.27 7.73 7.08 6.39 5.63
19000 10.70 10.52 10.34 10.16 9.99 9.81 9.49 8.94 8.32 7.59 6.82 10.37 10.18 10.01 9.83 9.62 9.31 8.81 8.25 7.59 6.88 6.10

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.1-187

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-188

METRIC
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 2.84 2.72 2.60 2.49 2.37 2.15 1.86 * * * * 2.62 2.50 2.38 2.21 2.00 1.72 * * * * *
29000 3.10 2.97 2.85 2.73 2.61 2.39 2.09 1.73 * * * 2.87 2.75 2.63 2.45 2.24 1.95 1.63 * * * *
28500 3.34 3.22 3.09 2.98 2.85 2.63 2.32 1.95 * * * 3.11 2.99 2.87 2.69 2.47 2.18 1.86 * * * *
28000 3.60 3.47 3.34 3.22 3.10 2.87 2.56 2.18 1.79 * * 3.36 3.23 3.11 2.93 2.71 2.41 2.08 1.72 * * *
27500 3.85 3.72 3.59 3.47 3.34 3.11 2.79 2.40 2.01 * * 3.61 3.48 3.35 3.17 2.95 2.65 2.31 1.94 * * *
27000 4.10 3.97 3.84 3.71 3.59 3.35 3.03 2.63 2.23 1.76 * 3.86 3.73 3.60 3.41 3.19 2.88 2.53 2.16 1.74 * *
26500 4.35 4.22 4.09 3.96 3.83 3.59 3.26 2.86 2.45 1.97 * 4.11 3.97 3.84 3.65 3.42 3.11 2.76 2.38 1.95 * *
26000 4.61 4.47 4.33 4.21 4.07 3.83 3.49 3.09 2.67 2.18 1.68 4.36 4.22 4.09 3.89 3.66 3.34 2.98 2.60 2.16 1.68 *
25500 4.90 4.76 4.63 4.50 4.36 4.11 3.77 3.36 2.93 2.43 1.92 4.65 4.51 4.38 4.18 3.94 3.61 3.25 2.86 2.41 1.93 *
25000 5.20 5.06 4.92 4.79 4.65 4.39 4.05 3.62 3.20 2.69 2.17 4.95 4.80 4.66 4.46 4.22 3.89 3.52 3.12 2.66 2.17 1.64
24500 5.50 5.35 5.21 5.08 4.94 4.67 4.32 3.89 3.46 2.94 2.41 5.24 5.09 4.95 4.75 4.50 4.16 3.78 3.38 2.92 2.42 1.88
24000 5.80 5.65 5.50 5.37 5.22 4.96 4.60 4.16 3.72 3.19 2.66 5.53 5.38 5.24 5.03 4.78 4.43 4.05 3.64 3.17 2.66 2.11
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.14 5.99 5.84 5.70 5.56 5.29 4.92 4.47 4.02 3.49 2.94 5.87 5.72 5.57 5.36 5.10 4.75 4.36 3.94 3.46 2.94 2.39
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 6.49 6.34 6.18 6.04 5.89 5.62 5.24 4.79 4.33 3.78 3.22 6.21 6.06 5.91 5.69 5.43 5.07 4.67 4.24 3.76 3.23 2.66
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 6.84 6.68 6.52 6.38 6.23 5.95 5.57 5.10 4.63 4.07 3.51 6.55 6.40 6.24 6.02 5.76 5.39 4.98 4.55 4.05 3.51 2.93

Print Date: 2021-05-03


22000 7.18 7.02 6.87 6.72 6.56 6.28 5.89 5.41 4.93 4.37 3.79 6.89 6.73 6.58 6.35 6.08 5.71 5.30 4.85 4.34 3.79 3.20
21500 7.66 7.50 7.33 7.18 7.02 6.72 6.32 5.83 5.33 4.75 4.15 7.36 7.20 7.04 6.80 6.52 6.14 5.71 5.25 4.72 4.15 3.54
21000 8.14 7.97 7.80 7.64 7.48 7.17 6.76 6.25 5.73 5.13 4.51 7.83 7.66 7.49 7.25 6.96 6.57 6.12 5.64 5.10 4.51 3.88
20500 8.62 8.44 8.27 8.11 7.93 7.62 7.19 6.67 6.13 5.51 4.87 8.30 8.12 7.95 7.70 7.40 6.99 6.53 6.04 5.48 4.87 4.22
20000 9.10 8.92 8.74 8.57 8.39 8.06 7.62 7.08 6.53 5.89 5.23 8.77 8.59 8.41 8.15 7.84 7.42 6.95 6.44 5.86 5.23 4.56
19500 9.66 9.48 9.29 9.12 8.94 8.61 8.16 7.60 7.04 6.38 5.71 9.33 9.14 8.96 8.70 8.38 7.95 7.46 6.94 6.35 5.71 5.02
19000 10.23 10.04 9.85 9.67 9.49 9.15 8.69 8.12 7.55 6.88 6.18 9.88 9.69 9.51 9.24 8.92 8.48 7.98 7.45 6.85 6.19 5.48

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 2 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
29574 2.52 2.40 2.28 2.16 1.86 * * * * * * *
29000 2.77 2.65 2.52 2.40 2.09 1.81 * * * * * *
28500 3.01 2.89 2.76 2.64 2.32 2.03 1.74 * * * * *
28000 3.26 3.13 3.00 2.88 2.56 2.26 1.96 1.62 * * * *
27500 3.51 3.38 3.25 3.12 2.79 2.49 2.18 1.84 * * * *
27000 3.75 3.62 3.49 3.36 3.03 2.72 2.41 2.05 1.70 * * *
26500 4.00 3.87 3.73 3.60 3.26 2.95 2.63 2.27 1.91 * * *
26000 4.25 4.11 3.97 3.84 3.50 3.18 2.85 2.49 2.12 1.66 * *
25500 4.54 4.40 4.26 4.12 3.78 3.45 3.12 2.75 2.37 1.90 * *
25000 4.83 4.69 4.54 4.40 4.05 3.72 3.38 3.00 2.62 2.15 1.67 *
24500 5.12 4.98 4.83 4.69 4.33 3.99 3.65 3.26 2.87 2.39 1.91 *

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 5.41 5.26 5.11 4.97 4.60 4.26 3.91 3.52 3.13 2.63 2.14 *
CHAPTER 4

23500 5.75 5.60 5.45 5.30 4.93 4.57 4.22 3.82 3.42 2.92 2.41 1.85
PERFORMANCE

23000 6.09 5.93 5.78 5.63 5.25 4.89 4.53 4.12 3.71 3.20 2.69 2.11

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 6.43 6.27 6.11 5.96 5.57 5.20 4.84 4.42 4.00 3.48 2.96 2.37
22000 6.77 6.61 6.45 6.29 5.89 5.52 5.14 4.72 4.30 3.77 3.23 2.63
21500 7.23 7.06 6.90 6.74 6.33 5.94 5.55 5.11 4.67 4.12 3.57 2.95
21000 7.69 7.52 7.35 7.18 6.76 6.36 5.96 5.51 5.05 4.48 3.91 3.27
20500 8.16 7.98 7.81 7.63 7.20 6.78 6.37 5.90 5.43 4.84 4.25 3.59
20000 8.62 8.44 8.26 8.08 7.63 7.20 6.77 6.29 5.81 5.20 4.59 3.91
19500 9.18 8.99 8.80 8.62 8.16 7.72 7.29 6.80 6.30 5.68 5.06 4.36
19000 9.73 9.54 9.35 9.16 8.69 8.25 7.80 7.30 6.79 6.16 5.52 4.81

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

METRIC
4.1-189

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-190

METRIC
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 3.33 3.23 3.13 3.03 2.93 2.83 2.73 2.64 2.54 2.38 1.82 * 3.15 3.04 2.94 2.84 2.73 2.63 2.53 2.43 2.29 1.85 *
29000 3.61 3.50 3.40 3.30 3.19 3.10 3.00 2.90 2.80 2.63 2.08 * 3.42 3.31 3.21 3.10 3.00 2.89 2.79 2.69 2.54 2.10 *
28500 3.88 3.77 3.66 3.56 3.45 3.35 3.25 3.15 3.05 2.88 2.31 1.67 3.68 3.57 3.46 3.36 3.25 3.15 3.04 2.94 2.79 2.34 1.76
28000 4.14 4.03 3.92 3.82 3.71 3.61 3.51 3.41 3.30 3.13 2.55 1.91 3.95 3.84 3.73 3.62 3.51 3.40 3.30 3.19 3.04 2.58 1.99
27500 4.41 4.30 4.19 4.08 3.97 3.87 3.77 3.66 3.56 3.39 2.80 2.14 4.21 4.10 3.99 3.88 3.77 3.66 3.55 3.45 3.29 2.83 2.23
27000 4.68 4.57 4.45 4.35 4.23 4.13 4.02 3.92 3.81 3.64 3.04 2.37 4.48 4.36 4.25 4.14 4.03 3.91 3.81 3.70 3.54 3.07 2.46
26500 4.95 4.83 4.72 4.61 4.50 4.39 4.28 4.17 4.07 3.89 3.28 2.60 4.74 4.63 4.51 4.40 4.28 4.17 4.06 3.95 3.79 3.31 2.69
26000 5.22 5.10 4.98 4.87 4.76 4.65 4.54 4.43 4.32 4.14 3.52 2.83 5.01 4.89 4.77 4.66 4.54 4.43 4.31 4.20 4.04 3.55 2.93
25500 5.53 5.41 5.30 5.18 5.07 4.95 4.84 4.73 4.62 4.44 3.81 3.11 5.32 5.20 5.08 4.96 4.85 4.73 4.61 4.50 4.34 3.84 3.20
25000 5.85 5.73 5.61 5.49 5.37 5.26 5.15 5.03 4.92 4.74 4.10 3.38 5.63 5.51 5.39 5.27 5.15 5.03 4.92 4.80 4.63 4.13 3.48
24500 6.17 6.04 5.92 5.80 5.68 5.57 5.45 5.34 5.22 5.03 4.38 3.65 5.94 5.82 5.70 5.58 5.46 5.33 5.22 5.10 4.93 4.41 3.75
24000 6.48 6.36 6.23 6.11 5.99 5.87 5.76 5.64 5.53 5.33 4.67 3.93 6.26 6.13 6.01 5.88 5.76 5.64 5.52 5.40 5.22 4.70 4.03
23500 6.85 6.72 6.59 6.47 6.35 6.23 6.11 5.99 5.87 5.67 5.00 4.24 6.62 6.49 6.36 6.24 6.11 5.99 5.86 5.74 5.56 5.03 4.35
CHAPTER 4

23000 7.21 7.08 6.95 6.83 6.70 6.58 6.46 6.34 6.22 6.02 5.33 4.56 6.98 6.85 6.72 6.59 6.46 6.33 6.21 6.09 5.91 5.36 4.66
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


22500 7.58 7.44 7.31 7.18 7.06 6.93 6.81 6.69 6.56 6.36 5.66 4.87 7.34 7.20 7.07 6.94 6.81 6.68 6.55 6.43 6.25 5.69 4.98
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22000 7.94 7.80 7.67 7.54 7.41 7.28 7.16 7.03 6.91 6.70 5.99 5.19 7.70 7.56 7.43 7.29 7.16 7.03 6.90 6.77 6.59 6.02 5.30

Print Date: 2021-05-03


21500 8.48 8.34 8.20 8.07 7.93 7.80 7.67 7.54 7.41 7.20 6.46 5.62 8.23 8.09 7.95 7.81 7.68 7.54 7.40 7.27 7.08 6.49 5.74
21000 9.03 8.88 8.74 8.60 8.46 8.32 8.19 8.05 7.92 7.69 6.92 6.06 8.77 8.62 8.48 8.33 8.19 8.05 7.91 7.77 7.57 6.96 6.18
20500 9.58 9.42 9.27 9.13 8.98 8.84 8.70 8.56 8.42 8.19 7.39 6.50 9.30 9.15 9.00 8.85 8.70 8.56 8.41 8.27 8.06 7.43 6.62
20000 10.12 9.96 9.81 9.66 9.51 9.36 9.22 9.07 8.93 8.68 7.86 6.93 9.84 9.68 9.53 9.37 9.22 9.06 8.91 8.77 8.55 7.90 7.06
19500 10.76 10.60 10.44 10.29 10.13 9.98 9.83 9.68 9.54 9.29 8.44 7.49 10.47 10.31 10.15 9.99 9.83 9.68 9.52 9.37 9.15 8.48 7.62
19000 11.40 11.23 11.07 10.91 10.75 10.60 10.45 10.30 10.15 9.89 9.03 8.06 11.10 10.94 10.77 10.61 10.45 10.29 10.13 9.98 9.75 9.07 8.19

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
29574 2.96 2.85 2.75 2.65 2.54 2.43 2.33 2.23 1.86 * * 2.87 2.76 2.65 2.55 2.44 2.33 2.21 2.11 1.86 * *
29000 3.23 3.12 3.01 2.91 2.80 2.69 2.59 2.48 2.11 * * 3.14 3.03 2.92 2.81 2.70 2.58 2.47 2.36 2.12 1.60 *
28500 3.49 3.38 3.27 3.16 3.05 2.94 2.83 2.73 2.35 1.81 * 3.40 3.28 3.17 3.06 2.95 2.83 2.72 2.61 2.35 1.83 *
28000 3.75 3.64 3.52 3.42 3.30 3.19 3.08 2.98 2.59 2.04 * 3.66 3.54 3.43 3.31 3.20 3.08 2.96 2.85 2.60 2.07 *
27500 4.01 3.90 3.78 3.67 3.56 3.44 3.34 3.23 2.84 2.28 1.68 3.92 3.80 3.68 3.57 3.45 3.33 3.21 3.10 2.84 2.30 1.75
27000 4.27 4.16 4.04 3.93 3.81 3.69 3.59 3.47 3.08 2.51 1.90 4.18 4.06 3.94 3.82 3.70 3.58 3.46 3.35 3.08 2.53 1.97
26500 4.53 4.42 4.30 4.19 4.07 3.95 3.84 3.72 3.32 2.75 2.13 4.44 4.32 4.19 4.08 3.96 3.83 3.71 3.59 3.32 2.77 2.20
26000 4.79 4.68 4.56 4.44 4.32 4.20 4.09 3.97 3.56 2.98 2.35 4.70 4.57 4.45 4.33 4.21 4.08 3.96 3.84 3.57 3.00 2.43
25500 5.10 4.98 4.86 4.74 4.62 4.50 4.38 4.27 3.85 3.26 2.62 5.01 4.88 4.75 4.63 4.51 4.38 4.25 4.13 3.85 3.28 2.69
25000 5.41 5.29 5.17 5.05 4.92 4.80 4.68 4.56 4.14 3.53 2.88 5.31 5.18 5.06 4.93 4.81 4.68 4.55 4.42 4.14 3.56 2.96
24500 5.72 5.60 5.47 5.35 5.22 5.10 4.98 4.86 4.43 3.81 3.14 5.62 5.49 5.36 5.24 5.11 4.97 4.84 4.72 4.43 3.83 3.22

Print Date: 2021-05-03


24000 6.03 5.91 5.78 5.65 5.52 5.39 5.27 5.15 4.71 4.08 3.41 5.93 5.80 5.66 5.54 5.41 5.27 5.14 5.01 4.72 4.11 3.49
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.39 6.26 6.13 6.00 5.87 5.74 5.62 5.49 5.04 4.40 3.72 6.28 6.15 6.01 5.88 5.75 5.61 5.48 5.35 5.05 4.43 3.80
PERFORMANCE

23000 6.74 6.61 6.48 6.35 6.22 6.08 5.96 5.83 5.38 4.72 4.02 6.64 6.50 6.36 6.23 6.09 5.95 5.81 5.68 5.38 4.75 4.10

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 7.10 6.96 6.83 6.70 6.56 6.43 6.30 6.17 5.71 5.04 4.33 6.99 6.85 6.71 6.58 6.44 6.29 6.15 6.02 5.71 5.07 4.41
22000 7.45 7.32 7.18 7.05 6.91 6.77 6.64 6.51 6.04 5.36 4.63 7.34 7.20 7.06 6.92 6.78 6.64 6.49 6.35 6.04 5.39 4.72
21500 7.98 7.84 7.69 7.56 7.41 7.27 7.13 7.00 6.51 5.80 5.05 7.86 7.71 7.57 7.43 7.28 7.13 6.98 6.84 6.51 5.83 5.14
21000 8.50 8.36 8.21 8.07 7.92 7.77 7.63 7.48 6.97 6.24 5.46 8.39 8.23 8.08 7.93 7.78 7.62 7.47 7.32 6.98 6.27 5.55
20500 9.03 8.88 8.72 8.58 8.42 8.26 8.12 7.97 7.44 6.69 5.87 8.91 8.75 8.59 8.43 8.28 8.11 7.95 7.80 7.45 6.72 5.97
20000 9.56 9.40 9.24 9.08 8.92 8.76 8.61 8.46 7.91 7.13 6.28 9.43 9.26 9.10 8.94 8.77 8.61 8.44 8.28 7.92 7.16 6.38
19500 10.18 10.02 9.86 9.70 9.53 9.37 9.21 9.06 8.50 7.70 6.83 10.05 9.88 9.71 9.55 9.38 9.21 9.04 8.88 8.50 7.73 6.93
19000 10.81 10.64 10.47 10.31 10.14 9.97 9.82 9.66 9.08 8.26 7.38 10.67 10.50 10.33 10.16 9.99 9.81 9.64 9.47 9.09 8.30 7.48

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.1-191

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.1-192

METRIC
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29574 2.68 2.56 2.45 2.34 2.22 2.11 2.00 1.81 * * * 2.59 2.47 2.35 2.24 2.12 2.00 1.89 1.68 * * * *
29000 2.94 2.83 2.71 2.60 2.48 2.37 2.25 2.06 * * * 2.85 2.73 2.61 2.49 2.38 2.26 2.14 1.93 * * * *
28500 3.20 3.08 2.96 2.84 2.73 2.61 2.49 2.30 1.83 * * 3.10 2.98 2.86 2.74 2.62 2.50 2.38 2.17 1.81 * * *
28000 3.45 3.33 3.21 3.09 2.98 2.86 2.74 2.54 2.06 * * 3.36 3.23 3.11 2.99 2.87 2.75 2.63 2.41 2.04 * * *
27500 3.71 3.59 3.46 3.34 3.22 3.10 2.98 2.79 2.30 1.77 * 3.61 3.48 3.36 3.24 3.11 2.99 2.87 2.65 2.28 1.78 * *
27000 3.97 3.84 3.72 3.59 3.47 3.35 3.23 3.03 2.53 2.00 * 3.87 3.74 3.61 3.49 3.36 3.23 3.11 2.89 2.51 2.01 * *
26500 4.22 4.10 3.97 3.85 3.72 3.60 3.47 3.27 2.77 2.23 1.65 4.12 3.99 3.86 3.74 3.61 3.48 3.35 3.13 2.75 2.23 1.71 *
26000 4.48 4.35 4.22 4.10 3.97 3.84 3.72 3.51 3.00 2.45 1.86 4.38 4.24 4.11 3.98 3.85 3.72 3.60 3.37 2.98 2.46 1.93 *
25500 4.78 4.65 4.52 4.39 4.27 4.14 4.01 3.80 3.28 2.72 2.12 4.68 4.54 4.41 4.28 4.15 4.02 3.89 3.65 3.26 2.72 2.18 *
25000 5.09 4.95 4.82 4.69 4.56 4.43 4.30 4.08 3.55 2.99 2.38 4.98 4.84 4.71 4.57 4.44 4.31 4.17 3.94 3.53 2.99 2.44 1.82
24500 5.39 5.25 5.12 4.99 4.86 4.72 4.59 4.37 3.83 3.25 2.63 5.28 5.14 5.00 4.87 4.73 4.60 4.46 4.22 3.81 3.26 2.70 2.07
24000 5.70 5.56 5.42 5.28 5.15 5.02 4.88 4.66 4.11 3.52 2.89 5.58 5.44 5.30 5.17 5.03 4.89 4.75 4.50 4.08 3.52 2.96 2.32
CHAPTER 4

23500 6.04 5.90 5.76 5.63 5.49 5.35 5.21 4.99 4.43 3.83 3.19 5.93 5.79 5.64 5.50 5.36 5.22 5.08 4.83 4.40 3.83 3.25 2.60
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 6.39 6.25 6.11 5.97 5.83 5.69 5.55 5.32 4.75 4.14 3.48 6.28 6.13 5.98 5.84 5.70 5.56 5.41 5.16 4.72 4.14 3.55 2.89
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 6.74 6.60 6.45 6.31 6.17 6.02 5.88 5.65 5.06 4.44 3.78 6.63 6.48 6.33 6.18 6.04 5.89 5.75 5.48 5.04 4.45 3.85 3.17

Print Date: 2021-05-03


22000 7.09 6.94 6.80 6.65 6.51 6.36 6.21 5.98 5.38 4.75 4.07 6.97 6.82 6.67 6.52 6.37 6.22 6.08 5.81 5.36 4.76 4.15 3.46
21500 7.60 7.45 7.30 7.14 6.99 6.84 6.69 6.44 5.83 5.17 4.46 7.48 7.32 7.16 7.01 6.85 6.70 6.55 6.27 5.80 5.17 4.54 3.82
21000 8.11 7.95 7.79 7.64 7.48 7.32 7.17 6.91 6.27 5.59 4.86 7.99 7.82 7.66 7.50 7.34 7.18 7.02 6.73 6.24 5.59 4.93 4.19
20500 8.63 8.46 8.29 8.13 7.97 7.81 7.64 7.38 6.71 6.00 5.25 8.49 8.32 8.15 7.99 7.82 7.65 7.49 7.19 6.69 6.01 5.33 4.56
20000 9.14 8.96 8.79 8.62 8.46 8.29 8.12 7.84 7.16 6.42 5.64 9.00 8.82 8.64 8.48 8.30 8.13 7.96 7.65 7.13 6.43 5.72 4.92
19500 9.75 9.57 9.40 9.23 9.06 8.88 8.71 8.43 7.72 6.97 6.17 9.61 9.43 9.25 9.07 8.90 8.72 8.55 8.23 7.69 6.98 6.25 5.44
19000 10.37 10.18 10.01 9.83 9.66 9.48 9.30 9.01 8.29 7.52 6.70 10.22 10.04 9.85 9.67 9.49 9.31 9.13 8.81 8.26 7.53 6.79 5.95

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
29574 2.38 2.26 2.14 2.02 1.90 1.78 1.65 * * * * 2.16 2.03 1.92 1.80 1.67 * * * * * *
29000 2.64 2.51 2.40 2.28 2.15 2.04 1.90 * * * * 2.41 2.29 2.17 2.05 1.92 1.74 * * * * *
28500 2.88 2.76 2.64 2.52 2.39 2.27 2.14 1.73 * * * 2.66 2.53 2.41 2.29 2.15 1.97 1.65 * * * *
28000 3.13 3.01 2.89 2.76 2.64 2.52 2.38 1.96 * * * 2.90 2.77 2.65 2.53 2.39 2.21 1.88 * * * *
27500 3.39 3.26 3.13 3.01 2.88 2.76 2.62 2.20 1.76 * * 3.15 3.02 2.90 2.77 2.63 2.44 2.11 1.72 * * *
27000 3.64 3.51 3.38 3.25 3.12 3.00 2.85 2.43 1.99 * * 3.40 3.27 3.14 3.01 2.87 2.68 2.34 1.94 * * *
26500 3.89 3.76 3.63 3.50 3.36 3.24 3.09 2.66 2.21 1.71 * 3.65 3.51 3.38 3.25 3.11 2.92 2.57 2.17 1.70 * *
26000 4.14 4.01 3.87 3.74 3.61 3.48 3.33 2.89 2.44 1.93 * 3.89 3.76 3.63 3.49 3.35 3.15 2.81 2.39 1.92 * *
25500 4.44 4.30 4.17 4.03 3.90 3.77 3.62 3.17 2.70 2.18 1.64 4.19 4.05 3.92 3.78 3.63 3.43 3.08 2.66 2.17 1.68 *
25000 4.74 4.60 4.46 4.33 4.19 4.05 3.90 3.44 2.97 2.44 1.88 4.48 4.34 4.20 4.07 3.92 3.71 3.35 2.92 2.43 1.92 *
24500 5.03 4.89 4.75 4.62 4.47 4.34 4.18 3.72 3.24 2.70 2.13 4.78 4.63 4.49 4.35 4.20 3.99 3.62 3.19 2.69 2.17 *

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24000 5.33 5.19 5.05 4.91 4.76 4.62 4.47 3.99 3.50 2.96 2.38 5.07 4.92 4.78 4.64 4.49 4.27 3.90 3.45 2.95 2.42 1.83
CHAPTER 4

23500 5.67 5.53 5.39 5.24 5.09 4.95 4.79 4.31 3.81 3.25 2.67 5.41 5.26 5.11 4.97 4.81 4.59 4.21 3.76 3.24 2.71 2.11
PERFORMANCE

23000 6.02 5.87 5.72 5.58 5.43 5.28 5.12 4.63 4.12 3.55 2.95 5.74 5.59 5.45 5.30 5.14 4.92 4.53 4.07 3.54 3.00 2.38

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 6.36 6.21 6.06 5.91 5.76 5.61 5.44 4.94 4.43 3.85 3.24 6.08 5.92 5.78 5.63 5.46 5.24 4.84 4.37 3.84 3.28 2.66
22000 6.70 6.55 6.40 6.24 6.09 5.94 5.77 5.26 4.73 4.15 3.53 6.42 6.26 6.11 5.96 5.79 5.56 5.16 4.68 4.14 3.57 2.94
21500 7.20 7.04 6.88 6.72 6.56 6.41 6.23 5.70 5.15 4.54 3.90 6.90 6.74 6.58 6.42 6.25 6.01 5.59 5.10 4.53 3.94 3.28
21000 7.69 7.52 7.36 7.20 7.03 6.87 6.69 6.14 5.57 4.93 4.26 7.39 7.21 7.05 6.89 6.71 6.46 6.03 5.51 4.92 4.31 3.63
20500 8.19 8.01 7.85 7.68 7.50 7.34 7.15 6.57 5.98 5.33 4.63 7.87 7.69 7.53 7.35 7.17 6.91 6.46 5.93 5.31 4.68 3.97
20000 8.68 8.50 8.33 8.15 7.97 7.80 7.60 7.01 6.40 5.72 5.00 8.36 8.17 8.00 7.82 7.63 7.36 6.89 6.34 5.71 5.05 4.32
19500 9.29 9.10 8.93 8.75 8.56 8.38 8.18 7.58 6.95 6.25 5.52 8.95 8.76 8.59 8.40 8.21 7.93 7.46 6.89 6.24 5.57 4.82
19000 9.89 9.70 9.52 9.34 9.15 8.97 8.76 8.14 7.50 6.79 6.04 9.55 9.35 9.17 8.99 8.79 8.51 8.02 7.44 6.77 6.09 5.32

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

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METRIC
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
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29574 2.06 1.93 1.81 1.70 * * * * * * * 1.83 1.71 * * * * * * * * *


29000 2.31 2.19 2.06 1.95 1.83 1.60 * * * * * 2.09 1.96 1.84 1.65 * * * * * * *
28500 2.56 2.43 2.30 2.18 2.06 1.83 * * * * * 2.33 2.20 2.07 1.88 1.68 * * * * * *
28000 2.80 2.67 2.54 2.42 2.30 2.07 1.76 * * * * 2.57 2.44 2.31 2.12 1.91 1.61 * * * * *
27500 3.05 2.91 2.78 2.66 2.54 2.30 1.99 1.62 * * * 2.81 2.68 2.55 2.35 2.14 1.84 * * * * *
27000 3.29 3.16 3.03 2.90 2.77 2.54 2.22 1.85 * * * 3.05 2.92 2.79 2.59 2.38 2.07 1.73 * * * *
26500 3.54 3.40 3.27 3.14 3.01 2.77 2.45 2.07 1.67 * * 3.29 3.16 3.02 2.82 2.61 2.30 1.96 * * * *
26000 3.78 3.65 3.51 3.38 3.25 3.01 2.68 2.29 1.89 * * 3.53 3.40 3.26 3.06 2.84 2.52 2.18 1.81 * * *
25500 4.08 3.93 3.80 3.67 3.53 3.28 2.95 2.56 2.15 1.67 * 3.82 3.68 3.54 3.34 3.11 2.79 2.44 2.06 1.64 * *
25000 4.37 4.22 4.08 3.95 3.81 3.56 3.22 2.82 2.40 1.92 * 4.11 3.97 3.83 3.61 3.39 3.06 2.70 2.32 1.88 * *
24500 4.66 4.51 4.37 4.23 4.09 3.84 3.49 3.08 2.66 2.16 1.65 4.40 4.25 4.11 3.89 3.66 3.33 2.96 2.57 2.13 1.65 *
24000 4.95 4.80 4.66 4.52 4.38 4.11 3.76 3.35 2.92 2.41 1.89 4.68 4.54 4.39 4.17 3.93 3.59 3.22 2.83 2.38 1.89 *
CHAPTER 4

23500 5.29 5.14 4.99 4.85 4.70 4.43 4.08 3.65 3.21 2.70 2.17 5.01 4.86 4.71 4.49 4.25 3.90 3.53 3.12 2.67 2.16 1.62
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


23000 5.62 5.47 5.32 5.17 5.02 4.75 4.39 3.96 3.51 2.99 2.45 5.34 5.19 5.04 4.81 4.57 4.21 3.83 3.42 2.95 2.44 1.89
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 5.96 5.80 5.65 5.50 5.35 5.07 4.70 4.26 3.81 3.27 2.72 5.67 5.52 5.36 5.13 4.88 4.52 4.13 3.71 3.24 2.72 2.16

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22000 6.29 6.13 5.98 5.83 5.67 5.39 5.02 4.57 4.10 3.56 3.00 6.00 5.84 5.69 5.45 5.20 4.83 4.43 4.01 3.53 3.00 2.42
21500 6.77 6.61 6.44 6.29 6.13 5.83 5.44 4.98 4.50 3.93 3.35 6.47 6.31 6.14 5.90 5.63 5.25 4.84 4.39 3.89 3.35 2.75
21000 7.25 7.08 6.91 6.75 6.58 6.28 5.87 5.39 4.89 4.30 3.70 6.94 6.77 6.60 6.34 6.07 5.67 5.24 4.78 4.26 3.69 3.07
20500 7.73 7.55 7.38 7.21 7.04 6.72 6.30 5.80 5.28 4.67 4.04 7.41 7.23 7.05 6.79 6.50 6.10 5.65 5.17 4.63 4.04 3.40
20000 8.21 8.02 7.84 7.67 7.49 7.16 6.73 6.21 5.67 5.04 4.39 7.87 7.69 7.51 7.23 6.94 6.52 6.05 5.56 5.00 4.39 3.72
19500 8.80 8.61 8.43 8.25 8.07 7.73 7.29 6.75 6.20 5.56 4.89 8.46 8.27 8.08 7.80 7.50 7.07 6.60 6.09 5.52 4.89 4.21
19000 9.40 9.20 9.01 8.83 8.64 8.30 7.84 7.30 6.74 6.08 5.40 9.05 8.85 8.66 8.37 8.07 7.62 7.14 6.62 6.03 5.39 4.70

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 3 - Net Reference Gradients Available [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
29574 1.73 1.61 * * * * * * * * * *
29000 1.99 1.86 1.73 * * * * * * * * *
28500 2.22 2.09 1.97 1.79 * * * * * * * *
28000 2.46 2.33 2.20 2.02 1.76 * * * * * * *
27500 2.70 2.57 2.44 2.25 1.99 1.68 * * * * * *
27000 2.94 2.81 2.68 2.49 2.22 1.91 * * * * * *
26500 3.18 3.05 2.91 2.72 2.45 2.13 1.82 * * * * *
26000 3.42 3.29 3.15 2.96 2.68 2.36 2.04 1.69 * * * *
25500 3.71 3.57 3.43 3.23 2.95 2.62 2.30 1.94 * * * *
25000 3.99 3.85 3.71 3.51 3.22 2.89 2.56 2.19 1.83 * * *
24500 4.28 4.13 3.99 3.78 3.49 3.15 2.82 2.45 2.08 1.61 * *

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24000 4.56 4.42 4.27 4.06 3.76 3.42 3.07 2.70 2.32 1.85 * *
CHAPTER 4

23500 4.89 4.74 4.59 4.38 4.07 3.72 3.37 2.99 2.61 2.13 1.64 *
PERFORMANCE

23000 5.22 5.07 4.91 4.69 4.39 4.03 3.67 3.29 2.89 2.40 1.91 *

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

22500 5.55 5.39 5.23 5.01 4.70 4.34 3.97 3.58 3.18 2.68 2.18 1.61
22000 5.88 5.72 5.56 5.33 5.01 4.64 4.27 3.87 3.47 2.96 2.45 1.87
21500 6.34 6.17 6.01 5.77 5.44 5.05 4.67 4.25 3.83 3.30 2.77 2.17
21000 6.80 6.63 6.46 6.21 5.87 5.47 5.07 4.64 4.20 3.65 3.10 2.48
20500 7.26 7.08 6.91 6.65 6.30 5.88 5.47 5.02 4.56 4.00 3.43 2.78
20000 7.73 7.54 7.35 7.09 6.72 6.29 5.87 5.40 4.93 4.34 3.75 3.08
19500 8.31 8.12 7.93 7.66 7.28 6.84 6.41 5.93 5.44 4.84 4.24 3.55
19000 8.89 8.69 8.50 8.23 7.84 7.39 6.94 6.45 5.96 5.34 4.73 4.02

* = Gradient less than 1.6%

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PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

4.1.5.2 Required Reference Gradient

The tables under this Sub-Chapter give the required reference gradient for a selection of obstacle distances
and heights.

It should be remembered that the actual height above the take-off surface shall be used (without adding 35 ft).

Table 4 - shows the Required Reference Gradients for 5° Flaps


Table 5 - shows the Required Reference Gradients for 10° Flaps
Table 6 - shows the Required Reference Gradients for 15° Flaps

NOTES:
1. The required reference gradients presented on the next pages are only valid for a zero wind condition.
A headwind will reduce the required gradient, whilst a tailwind will increase the required gradient.
For full details consult the AFM.
When using the above tables - without the AFM - only zero wind or headwind conditions can be calcu-
lated.
2. Whenever the acceleration height is above 400 ft AGL and the Ice Protection System is “ON”, the
obstacle height shall be assumed to be 300 ft higher.

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Table 4 - Required Reference Gradients [%] 5° FLAPS

AOM
Obstacle height above Distance from end of take-off distance (35 ft point) - in meters -
runway surface in ft 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
5 2,03 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
10 2,51 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
25 3,64 2,24 1,62 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
50 5,27 3,45 2,51 1,95 1,61 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
75 6,89 4,53 3,37 2,65 2,16 1,84 1,60 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
100 8,72 5,59 4,17 3,32 2,74 2,32 2,01 1,61 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
125 10,52 6,65 4,96 3,96 3,29 2,80 2,43 1,92 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
150 > 11 7,81 5,75 4,59 3,82 3,27 2,84 2,25 1,87 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
175 > 11 8,89 6,53 5,21 4,34 3,72 3,24 2,58 2,13 1,82 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
200 > 11 10,11 7,35 5,84 4,86 4,17 3,64 2,90 2,40 2,05 1,80 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
250 > 11 > 11 8,98 7,10 5,90 5,06 4,43 3,54 2,94 2,51 2,20 1,95 1,76 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
300 > 11 > 11 10,63 8,42 6,94 5,95 5,21 4,17 3,48 2,98 2,61 2,32 2,09 1,74 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
350 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,75 8,05 6,85 5,99 4,80 4,02 3,44 3,02 2,69 2,42 2,03 1,72 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
400 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,97 9,12 7,80 6,79 5,44 4,55 3,91 3,43 3,05 2,75 2,30 1,98 1,71 < 1,6 < 1,6
500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,65 8,41 6,71 5,60 4,82 4,23 3,77 3,40 2,85 2,45 2,15 1,91 1,68
600 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,03 8,02 6,65 5,71 5,02 4,48 4,04 3,38 2,91 2,56 2,29 2,07
700 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,26 7,74 6,61 5,80 5,17 4,67 3,92 3,38 2,96 2,66 2,41
800 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,52 8,77 7,54 6,59 5,87 5,31 4,45 3,84 3,39 3,03 2,75

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900 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,85 8,46 7,41 6,59 5,95 4,99 4,32 3,81 3,41 3,10
CHAPTER 4

1000 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,87 9,38 8,25 7,33 6,61 5,55 4,79 4,23 3,79 3,44
PERFORMANCE

1100 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,30 9,04 8,08 7,28 6,10 5,27 4,65 4,17 3,78

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1200 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,88 8,79 7,96 6,65 5,74 5,06 4,53 4,12
1300 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,62 9,52 8,59 7,20 6,21 5,47 4,90 4,44
1400 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,22 9,24 7,75 6,67 5,88 5,26 4,77
1500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,86 9,89 8,29 7,14 6,29 5,63 5,10

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Table 5 - Required Reference Gradients [%] 10° FLAPS
4.1-198

Obstacle height above Distance from end of take-off distance (35 ft point) - in meters -

METRIC
runway surface in ft 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
5 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
10 1,94 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
25 3,18 1,94 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
50 4,87 3,14 2,26 1,77 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
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75 6,54 4,24 3,14 2,46 2,02 1,72 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
100 8,44 5,34 3,95 3,14 2,59 2,19 1,90 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
125 10,37 6,41 4,76 3,78 3,14 2,67 2,32 1,84 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
150 > 11 7,57 5,56 4,42 3,67 3,14 2,74 2,17 1,80 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
175 > 11 8,78 6,35 5,06 4,20 3,60 3,14 2,49 2,07 1,77 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
200 > 11 10,00 7,18 5,69 4,73 4,05 3,54 2,82 2,33 1,99 1,75 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
250 > 11 > 11 8,91 6,96 5,77 4,95 4,32 3,46 2,87 2,46 2,15 1,91 1,72 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
300 > 11 > 11 10,55 8,31 6,84 5,84 5,11 4,09 3,41 2,93 2,56 2,28 2,05 1,71 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
350 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,68 7,95 6,76 5,91 4,73 3,96 3,39 2,98 2,64 2,38 2,00 1,69 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
400 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,92 9,07 7,72 6,72 5,38 4,48 3,86 3,38 3,01 2,72 2,27 1,95 1,68 < 1,6 < 1,6
500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,65 8,38 6,67 5,56 4,76 4,19 3,73 3,37 2,82 2,43 2,13 1,89 1,67
600 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,04 7,98 6,64 5,69 4,97 4,44 4,01 3,36 2,89 2,54 2,27 2,05
700 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,28 7,71 6,61 5,79 5,14 4,63 3,89 3,36 2,95 2,63 2,38
800 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,51 8,79 7,53 6,60 5,87 5,28 4,43 3,82 3,37 2,99 2,70
CHAPTER 4

900 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,88 8,46 7,41 6,60 5,96 4,97 4,30 3,80 3,39 3,03
PERFORMANCE

1000 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,86 9,42 8,24 7,34 6,63 5,55 4,78 4,22 3,78 3,39

DHC-8 Series 400


1100 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,32 9,07 8,08 7,29 6,12 5,26 4,63 4,16 3,76
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

1200 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,91 8,82 7,95 6,67 5,75 5,05 4,53 4,11

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1300 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,63 9,56 8,61 7,22 6,23 5,47 4,89 4,44
1400 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,25 9,27 7,76 6,69 5,90 5,26 4,77
1500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,87 9,93 8,31 7,16 6,31 5,64 5,10

AOM
AOM
Table 6 - Required Reference Gradients [%] 15° FLAPS

Obstacle Height Distance from end of Take-off Distance (35 ft point)


above RWY surface [m]
[ft] 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
5 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
10 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
25 2,62 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
50 4,41 2,82 2,07 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
75 6,13 3,94 2,91 2,30 1,90 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
100 7,92 5,08 3,74 2,96 2,45 2,10 1,82 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
125 9,66 6,15 4,57 3,62 2,99 2,55 2,23 1,76 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
150 > 11 7,30 5,37 4,27 3,53 3,00 2,63 2,10 1,73 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
175 > 11 8,44 6,17 4,91 4,08 3,47 3,02 2,41 2,02 1,71 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
200 > 11 9,53 7,00 5,54 4,61 3,94 3,43 2,73 2,28 1,95 1,70 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
250 > 11 > 11 8,67 6,83 5,65 4,84 4,23 3,37 2,80 2,41 2,12 1,87 1,68 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
300 > 11 > 11 10,22 8,14 6,73 5,74 5,02 4,02 3,35 2,87 2,53 2,24 2,01 1,66 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6

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350 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,45 7,83 6,68 5,82 4,67 3,90 3,34 2,94 2,62 2,35 1,94 1,65 < 1,6 < 1,6 < 1,6
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400 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,70 8,95 7,62 6,65 5,32 4,45 3,82 3,35 2,99 2,69 2,22 1,89 1,64 < 1,6 < 1,6
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,46 8,29 6,61 5,52 4,75 4,18 3,72 3,36 2,81 2,39 2,06 1,82 1,63
TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

600 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,83 7,91 6,59 5,66 4,98 4,44 4,02 3,36 2,90 2,51 2,21 1,96
700 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,19 7,67 6,58 5,77 5,15 4,66 3,91 3,38 2,96 2,61 2,32
800 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,38 8,74 7,50 6,57 5,86 5,30 4,46 3,85 3,40 3,02 2,69
900 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,73 8,43 7,39 6,59 5,95 5,01 4,33 3,83 3,42 3,06
1000 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,79 9,34 8,22 7,33 6,62 5,57 4,82 4,26 3,81 3,43
1100 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,19 9,05 8,08 7,29 6,12 5,30 4,68 4,20 3,80
1200 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 9,78 8,82 7,95 6,68 5,77 5,10 4,57 4,15
1300 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,56 9,48 8,62 7,23 6,24 5,51 4,95 4,49
1400 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,13 9,24 7,77 6,71 5,92 5,31 4,82
1500 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 > 11 10,84 9,81 8,33 7,18 6,33 5,67 5,15

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4.1.6 Bank Angles During Climb / Gradient Losses

During a banked climb-out the climb gradient reduces.


This gradient loss depends upon the bank angle.
As a rule of thumb a 15° bank already causes a loss of approximate 0.5%, which needs to be subtracted from
the available reference gradient.

The following exact gradient losses (%) will apply:

BANK ANGLE
FLAP SETTING
5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30°
5° 0.04 0.16 0.36 0.65 1.05 N/A

10° 0.05 0.19 0.45 0.64 1.02 N/A

15° 0.06 0.22 0.51 0.66 0.99 N/A

Speed adjustments during bank:


• up to 15° bank - no adjustment (V2)
• 20° bank - V2 + 5 kt
• 25° bank - V2 + 10 kt
• 30° bank - N/A

4.1.6 Radius of Turn for a 15° Banked Turn


In case, a banked net flight path needs to be constructed, the turning radii are presented in the following table.
The radius (in ft) is given for the appropriate speed and density altitude.
In case, the distance traveled during turn needs to be calculated, then proceed as follows:

Example:
- Given: 130 KIAS, SL, 10°C;
- Calculate: distance for a 45° heading change;
- Solution:
1st step: find out radius of turn = 1650 m,
2nd step: calculate distance for a 360° turn: 2 x 1650 = diameter x 3,14 = 10362 m,
3rd step: calculate distance for a 45° turn: 45 / 360 = 0,125 x 10362 = 1295 m
- Result: a total distance of 1295 m is needed with a 15° banked turn for a 45° heading change.

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Table 1 - Radius of Turn for a 15° Banked Turn [m]

PA [ft] Sea Level 1000 2000


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KIAS

METRIC
OAT (°) 50 40 30 20 10 0 45 35 25 15 5 -5 45 35 25 15 5 -5
110 1344 1303 1261 1220 1178 1137 1373 1330 1287 1244 1201 1158 1423 1378 1334 1289 1245 1200
115 1473 1428 1382 1337 1291 1246 1505 1458 1410 1363 1316 1269 1560 1511 1462 1413 1364 1315
120 1602 1553 1503 1454 1404 1355 1637 1585 1534 1483 1431 1380 1696 1643 1590 1537 1483 1430
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125 1742 1689 1635 1581 1527 1473 1780 1724 1668 1613 1556 1501 1845 1787 1729 1672 1613 1555
130 1883 1825 1767 1708 1650 1592 1924 1863 1803 1743 1682 1622 1994 1931 1869 1806 1743 1681
135 2034 1972 1909 1846 1783 1720 2078 2013 1948 1883 1817 1752 2154 2086 2019 1952 1884 1816
140 2185 2119 2051 1983 1916 1848 2233 2163 2092 2023 1952 1882 2314 2241 2169 2097 2024 1951
145 2349 2277 2203 2131 2058 1986 2399 2324 2248 2174 2098 2022 2487 2409 2331 2253 2175 2096
150 2512 2434 2356 2279 2201 2123 2566 2485 2404 2324 2243 2162 2659 2576 2493 2409 2326 2242
155 2686 2603 2520 2437 2354 2271 2744 2657 2571 2485 2399 2313 2844 2755 2666 2576 2487 2397
160 2860 2772 2683 2594 2507 2418 2922 2830 2738 2646 2554 2463 3029 2933 2838 2744 2648 2553
165 3045 2952 2857 2763 2669 2575 3111 3013 2916 2818 2720 2623 3225 3123 3023 2922 2820 2719
170 3231 3132 3032 2932 2832 2732 3301 3197 3093 2990 2886 2783 3422 3314 3207 3100 2992 2885

PA [ft] 3000 4000 5000


KIAS
OAT (°) 40 30 20 10 0 - 10 40 30 20 10 0 - 10 40 30 20 10 0 - 10
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PERFORMANCE

110 1454 1408 1361 1315 1268 1222 1508 1460 1412 1364 1315 1267 1566 1516 1466 1416 1366 1316

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115 1594 1543 1492 1441 1390 1339 1653 1600 1547 1495 1442 1389 1717 1662 1607 1552 1497 1443
120 1733 1678 1623 1568 1512 1457 1798 1741 1683 1626 1568 1511 1867 1808 1748 1688 1629 1569

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125 1885 1825 1765 1705 1644 1584 1956 1893 1830 1768 1705 1643 2031 1966 1901 1836 1771 1707
130 2037 1972 1907 1843 1777 1712 2113 2046 1978 1911 1843 1776 2195 2125 2054 1984 1914 1844
135 2201 2131 2060 1991 1920 1850 2283 2210 2137 2064 1991 1918 2371 2296 2220 2144 2068 1993
140 2365 2289 2214 2139 2063 1987 2453 2375 2296 2218 2139 2061 2548 2467 2385 2303 2222 2141
145 2541 2460 2379 2298 2216 2136 2636 2552 2467 2383 2299 2215 2738 2650 2563 2475 2388 2300
150 2717 2631 2544 2458 2370 2284 2819 2729 2638 2549 2458 2368 2928 2834 2740 2647 2554 2460
155 2906 2813 2721 2628 2534 2442 3015 2918 2821 2725 2629 2532 3131 3031 2931 2830 2731 2631
160 3094 2996 2897 2798 2699 2600 3210 3108 3005 2902 2799 2697 3334 3227 3121 3014 2908 2801
165 3295 3190 3085 2980 2874 2769 3418 3309 3200 3090 2981 2872 3550 3437 3323 3209 3096 2983
170 3496 3385 3273 3162 3049 2938 3626 3511 3395 3278 3162 3047 3766 3646 3525 3405 3285 3165

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 1 - Radius of Turn for a 15° Banked Turn [m] (cont’d)

AOM
PA [ft] 6000 7000 8000
KIAS
OAT [°] 35 25 15 5 -5 - 15 35 25 15 5 -5 - 15 30 20 10 0 - 10 - 20
110 1600 1547 1495 1443 1392 1340 1663 1608 1554 1500 1446 1392 1698 1642 1586 1530 1473 1417
115 1753 1696 1639 1582 1526 1469 1822 1763 1703 1644 1585 1526 1861 1799 1738 1677 1615 1554
120 1907 1845 1783 1721 1660 1598 1981 1917 1853 1788 1724 1660 2024 1957 1891 1824 1757 1690
125 2074 2006 1939 1872 1805 1738 2155 2085 2015 1945 1875 1805 2201 2128 2056 1984 1911 1838
130 2241 2168 2095 2022 1950 1878 2328 2253 2177 2102 2027 1951 2378 2300 2222 2143 2065 1986
135 2421 2343 2264 2185 2107 2029 2516 2434 2353 2271 2189 2108 2570 2485 2401 2316 2231 2145
140 2602 2517 2433 2347 2264 2180 2703 2616 2528 2441 2352 2264 2761 2670 2580 2489 2397 2305
145 2795 2705 2614 2523 2433 2342 2905 2810 2716 2622 2528 2433 2967 2869 2772 2674 2576 2477
150 2989 2892 2795 2698 2602 2505 3106 3005 2905 2804 2703 2602 3173 3067 2964 2859 2754 2649
155 3196 3093 2989 2885 2782 2679 3321 3214 3106 2999 2891 2783 3393 3280 3170 3058 2945 2833
160 3404 3294 3183 3072 2963 2852 3537 3422 3308 3193 3078 2963 3612 3493 3375 3256 3136 3017
165 3625 3507 3389 3271 3155 3037 3766 3644 3522 3400 3278 3156 3847 3720 3594 3467 3340 3212
170 3846 3720 3595 3471 3347 3222 3996 3866 3736 3607 3478 3348 4081 3947 3813 3678 3543 3408

PA [ft] 9000 10000 11000

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KIAS
CHAPTER 4

OAT [°] 30 20 10 0 - 10 - 20 30 20 10 0 - 10 - 20 25 15 5 -5 - 15 - 25
PERFORMANCE

110 1765 1707 1649 1591 1532 1474 1834 1773 1713 1653 1592 1531 1876 1813 1751 1688 1625 1561

DHC-8 Series 400


TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

115 1935 1871 1807 1743 1679 1616 2010 1944 1877 1811 1745 1678 2056 1987 1919 1850 1781 1711
120 2104 2035 1966 1896 1827 1757 2186 2114 2042 1970 1898 1826 2236 2161 2086 2011 1936 1861
125 2288 2213 2138 2062 1987 1911 2377 2299 2221 2142 2064 1986 2432 2351 2269 2188 2106 2025
130 2473 2391 2310 2229 2147 2065 2569 2484 2399 2315 2230 2146 2628 2540 2452 2364 2276 2188
135 2672 2584 2496 2408 2320 2231 2775 2684 2592 2501 2410 2318 2840 2744 2649 2554 2459 2364
140 2870 2776 2682 2587 2493 2398 2982 2884 2785 2687 2589 2491 3052 2949 2847 2744 2642 2540
145 3084 2983 2882 2780 2678 2576 3204 3099 2993 2888 2782 2677 3279 3169 3059 2949 2839 2729
150 3298 3190 3081 2973 2864 2755 3427 3313 3201 3088 2975 2862 3506 3389 3271 3154 3035 2918
155 3527 3411 3295 3179 3063 2946 3664 3543 3423 3302 3181 3061 3750 3624 3498 3372 3246 3121
160 3756 3632 3509 3385 3261 3137 3902 3773 3645 3516 3388 3260 3993 3859 3725 3591 3457 3324
165 4000 3868 3737 3605 3473 3341 4155 4018 3881 3744 3608 3471 4252 4109 3967 3824 3681 3539
170 4244 4104 3964 3824 3684 3544 4408 4263 4118 3973 3827 3682 4511 4360 4209 4057 3906 3754

(cont’d on next page)

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4.1-204 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TAKE-OFF and CLIMB

Table 1 - Radius of Turn for a 15° Banked Turn [m] (cont’d)

PA [ft] 12000
KIAS
OAT [°] 25 15 5 -5 - 15 - 25
110 1950 1885 1819 1754 1689 1623
115 2137 2066 1994 1922 1851 1779
120 2324 2246 2168 2090 2012 1934
125 2528 2443 2358 2274 2189 2104
130 2732 2640 2548 2457 2365 2273
135 2952 2853 2753 2654 2555 2456
140 3172 3065 2958 2852 2746 2639
145 3408 3294 3179 3065 2950 2836
150 3644 3522 3400 3277 3155 3032
155 3897 3766 3636 3504 3374 3243
160 4150 4011 3871 3732 3592 3453
165 4419 4271 4123 3974 3826 3677
170 4688 4531 4374 4217 4059 3902

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CHAPTER 4 4.2-1
PERFORMANCE
EN-ROUTE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.2 EN-ROUTE

4.2.1 General

This Sub-Chapter presents the single engine service ceiling, the relevant speed as well as the drift-down pro-
cedures.
The “single engine service ceiling” is that pressure altitude the airplane may maintain with one engine out for a
given mass and temperature combination providing the relevant speed schedule is observed.

4.2.2 Single Engine Service Ceiling [ft]

Zero Net Climb Gradient DS8400/752

Cruising TEMPERATURE relative to ISA


MASS ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA
[kg] ISA
- 20°C - 10°C + 5°C + 10°C + 15°C + 20°C + 25°C + 30°C + 35°C
29574 19483 17699 15801 14903 13899 12867 11716 10360 8557 6436
29000 20033 18281 16397 15506 14520 13489 12393 11100 9344 7222
28000 21043 19308 17487 16580 15629 14619 13525 12289 10572 8589
27000 22050 20337 18578 17653 16737 15753 14662 13464 11786 9946
26000 23058 21367 19670 18726 17845 16888 15798 14639 12999 11303
25000 24172 22501 20801 19837 19031 18070 17019 15886 14389 12645
24000 (25287) 23636 21933 20948 20218 19253 18240 17133 15779 13987
23000 (26143) 24839 23154 22209 21342 20415 19473 18451 17209 15519
22000 - (26043) 24375 23471 22466 21578 20706 19769 18639 17051
21000 - (26521) (25687) 24803 23837 22888 21979 21009 19917 18684
20000 - - - (26135) (25209) 24199 23252 22249 21196 20317

Correction for En-Route performance in Icing Conditions:


- subtract 4750 ft from single engine service ceiling.

NOTE: Maximum Certified Altitude is 25000 ft


Altitudes given in brackets are higher than 25000 ft and are for interpolation purpose only.

Associated Drift-Down Speeds


(One Engine Inoperative - OEI) DS8400/752

Cruising MASS Cruising MASS


KIAS KIAS
[kg] [kg]
29574 158 23500 141
29000 156 23000 140
28500 155 22500 138
28000 154 22000 137
27500 152 21500 135
27000 151 21000 134
26500 150 20500 132
26000 148 20000 131
25500 147 19500 130
25000 145 19000 130
24500 144 18500 130
24000 142 18000 130

• In Icing Conditions and Ref Speeds Switch “INCR”:


- increase speed by 20 kt.

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4.2-2 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EN-ROUTE

4.2.3 Drift-Down Procedures

Regulations do require a calculation of a drift-down profile whenever the one engine out service ceiling
(= the altitude you may maintain with one engine out) should be below the minimum safe altitude
(MEA - Minimum En-Route Altitude, MORA - Minimum Off-Route Altitude).

The drift-down profile is that profile which is achieved during drift-down from cruising altitude - when the engine
failure occurs - until reaching the one engine out service ceiling.

The associated speeds are given under Sub-Chapter 4.2.2.

The tables presented on the next pages present the time, the distance and the fuel needed from cruising alti-
tude until reaching a given MEA / MORA / safe altitude.

Example: ISA + 35°C


MEA = 16000 ft
Cruising Level = 21000 ft
Mass = 26000 kg
Result: 14 min - 49 NM - 137 kg

This means, it takes 14 min and 49 NM to descend from 21000 ft PA to a PA of 16000 ft.

It would take 32 min, 111 NM and 343 kg if the MEA / MORA would be at 13000 ft.

So, you may also calculate the time, distance and fuel from 16000 ft for a further drift-down to 13000 ft.

drift-down from 21000 ft to 16000 ft = 14 min 49 NM 137 kg


drift-down from 21000 ft to 13000 ft = 32 min 111 NM 343 kg
16000 - 13000 ft = 18 min 62 NM 206 kg

The single engine net ceiling would be 11300 ft for 26 t at ISA + 35°C (Sub-Chapter 4.2.2).

All tables are made out for ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON”.

Only a very modest improvement of the drift-down figures may be achieved with
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “OFF”.

For reasons of conservatism only the figures for ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” are presented in this
Sub-Chapter.

Table 1 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA + 35°C


Table 2 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA + 30°C
Table 3 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA + 20°C
Table 4 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA + 10°C
Table 5 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA
Table 6 - Drift-Down Data -- ISA - 10°C

The above drift-down tables show: - the Time in ........ [min]


- the Distance in .. [NM]
- the Fuel in ......... [lb]

NOTE: For higher masses use data for 29257 kg.

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Table 1 – Drift-Down Data ISA + 35°C ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"

AOM
Pressure Alti- MEA / MORA
tude at Engine 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft 15000 ft 14000 ft 13000 ft 12000 ft 11000 ft 10000 ft
Failure
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 2 8 21 4 16 46 7 25 75 10 36 110 14 48 152 18 63 208 24 83 283
M = 28 t 3 9 26 5 19 56 9 30 92 13 44 137 18 60 196 25 84 283 36 123 426
M = 26 t 4 12 38 8 28 86 14 47 150 22 75 244 38 129 422 - - - - - -
M = 24 t 8 25 79 20 66 214 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 2 7 17 4 13 37 6 21 58 8 29 83 11 39 112 14 49 147 17 61 189 22 77 245 28 97 320
M = 28 t 2 7 20 4 15 42 7 24 68 9 34 98 13 45 134 17 59 179 22 75 238 29 99 325 40 138 468
M = 26 t 3 9 27 6 20 58 9 33 96 14 48 144 20 67 208 28 95 302 43 149 480 - - - - - -
M = 24 t 4 15 43 10 33 98 17 58 177 30 99 312 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t 13 44 130 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 5 18 46 7 25 66 9 33 87 11 41 112 14 50 141 17 61 176 20 73 218 25 89 274 31 109 349

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M = 28 t 5 20 53 8 28 75 10 37 101 13 47 131 16 58 167 20 72 212 25 88 271 32 112 358 44 151 501
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CHAPTER 4

M = 26 t 7 25 68 10 36 99 14 49 137 18 64 185 24 83 249 32 111 343 48 165 521 - - - - - -


PERFORMANCE

M = 24 t 11 37 103 16 55 158 24 80 237 36 121 372 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


M = 22 t 26 87 252 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
23000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 7 28 69 9 35 89 11 43 110 14 51 135 16 60 164 19 71 199 23 83 241 28 99 297 34 119 372
M = 28 t 8 31 78 10 39 100 13 48 126 16 58 156 19 69 192 23 83 237 28 99 296 35 123 383 47 162 526
M = 26 t 11 38 99 14 49 130 17 61 168 22 76 216 28 96 280 36 124 374 51 178 552 - - - - - -
M = 24 t 15 53 142 21 71 197 28 96 276 41 138 411 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t 33 111 311 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
25000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 10 38 87 11 44 107 14 52 128 16 60 153 18 70 182 22 80 217 25 92 259 30 108 315 36 128 390
M = 28 t 11 41 98 13 49 120 15 58 146 18 67 176 21 79 212 25 92 257 30 109 316 38 133 403 49 172 546
M = 26 t 13 49 122 16 60 153 20 72 191 25 87 239 30 107 303 39 135 397 54 189 575 - - - - - -
M = 24 t 19 66 171 24 84 226 32 109 305 44 151 440 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t 38 127 350 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 2 – Drift-Down Data ISA + 30°C ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"
4.2-4

Pressure Alti- MEA / MORA

METRIC
tude at Engine 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft 15000 ft 14000 ft 13000 ft 12000 ft 11000 ft 10000 ft
Failure
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 3 9 27 5 19 60 9 31 100 13 45 149 18 64 215 26 91 314 40 140 498
M = 28 t 3 11 35 7 24 77 12 40 131 18 61 204 27 93 318 50 198 611 - - -
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

M = 26 t 5 18 59 13 44 144 26 86 290 - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t 29 99 325 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 2 7 21 4 16 45 7 25 72 10 35 105 13 47 145 17 61 194 23 79 260 30 106 359 44 156 543
M = 28 t 2 9 24 5 18 53 8 29 88 12 42 130 17 58 184 23 79 257 32 111 371 55 216 664 - - -
M = 26 t 3 12 35 8 26 80 13 45 139 21 70 224 33 112 370 - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t 7 22 69 18 59 185 47 158 510 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 5 20 55 8 29 79 10 38 106 13 48 139 17 60 179 21 74 228 26 92 294 34 119 393 48 169 577
M = 28 t 6 23 63 9 33 92 12 44 127 16 57 169 20 73 223 27 93 296 36 125 410 59 231 703 - - -
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M = 24 t 15 51 151 26 88 267 55 187 592 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
23000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 8 31 81 10 40 105 13 49 132 16 59 165 19 71 205 23 85 254 29 103 320 37 130 419 51 180 603
M = 28 t 9 35 92 12 45 121 15 56 156 19 69 198 24 85 252 30 106 325 39 137 439 62 243 732 - - -
M = 26 t 13 45 122 17 60 167 22 78 226 30 103 311 42 146 457 - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t 20 70 199 31 107 315 61 206 640 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
25000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 11 41 101 13 49 125 15 58 152 18 69 185 22 80 225 26 95 274 31 113 340 39 140 439 53 189 623
M = 28 t 12 46 114 15 55 143 18 66 178 22 79 220 26 95 274 32 116 347 42 148 461 65 253 754 - - -
M = 26 t 16 57 149 20 72 194 25 90 253 33 115 338 45 158 484 - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t 24 85 233 35 122 349 65 220 674 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 3 – Drift-Down Data ISA + 20°C ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"

AOM
Pressure Altitude at MEA / MORA
Engine Failure 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft 15000 ft 14000 ft 13000 ft
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 4 14 45 9 31 107 16 56 198 29 100 362
M = 28 t 6 19 67 14 49 171 32 112 398 - - -
M = 26 t 29 98 337 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 3 10 29 6 21 66 10 35 111 15 52 173 22 77 264 35 121 428
M = 28 t 3 12 37 8 27 85 13 46 152 22 76 256 40 139 483 - - -
M = 26 t 6 21 68 16 55 181 45 154 518 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 7 26 75 10 37 112 14 51 157 19 69 219 26 93 310 39 137 474
M = 28 t 9 31 92 13 46 140 18 65 207 27 95 311 45 158 538 - - -
M = 26 t 14 49 152 24 83 265 52 182 602 - - - - - - - - -

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PERFORMANCE

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Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
23000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 10 39 109 13 50 146 17 64 191 22 82 253 29 106 344 42 150 508
M = 28 t 12 46 130 17 61 178 22 80 245 31 109 349 49 173 576 - - -
M = 26 t 19 68 203 29 102 316 58 200 653 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
25000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 13 50 134 16 61 171 20 75 216 25 93 278 32 117 369 45 161 533
M = 28 t 16 58 159 20 73 207 25 92 274 34 121 378 52 185 605 - - -
M = 26 t 23 83 238 33 117 351 61 215 688 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 4 – Drift-Down Data ISA + 10°C ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"

Pressure Altitude at MEA / MORA


Engine Failure 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft 15000 ft
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 8 26 94 22 75 278
M = 28 t 21 72 262 - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 4 14 45 9 32 108 17 58 202 31 107 386
M = 28 t 6 20 67 14 51 173 35 122 435 - - -
M = 26 t 31 131 363 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 10 35 110 15 53 173 22 79 267 36 128 451
M = 28 t 13 47 152 22 77 258 43 149 520 - - -
M = 26 t 47 187 540 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
23000 ft [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 14 51 154 19 69 217 26 95 311 41 144 495
M = 28 t 18 65 203 27 96 309 48 167 571 - - -
M = 26 t 54 213 617 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
25000 ft [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 17 64 186 22 82 249 30 108 343 44 156 527
M = 28 t 22 80 240 31 110 346 51 182 608 - - -
M = 26 t 59 232 666 - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 5 – Drift-Down Data ISA ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"

Pressure Altitude at MEA / MORA


Engine Failure 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - -
M = 28 t - - -
M = 26 t - - -
M = 24 t - - -
M = 22 t - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 7 24 86 19 67 242 - - -
M = 28 t 17 59 206 - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 15 55 189 28 98 345 - - -
M = 28 t 30 107 366 - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


23000 ft [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 21 76 250 33 119 406 - - -
M = 28 t 37 133 445 - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


25000 ft [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t 25 91 292 37 134 448 - - -
M = 28 t 42 151 495 - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

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Table 6 – Drift-Down Data ISA - 10°C ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS "ON"

Pressure Altitude at MEA / MORA


Engine Failure 18000 ft 17000 ft 16000 ft
Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
17000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - -
M = 28 t - - -
M = 26 t - - -
M = 24 t - - -
M = 22 t - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


19000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 28 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


21000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 28 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


23000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 28 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel


25000 ft
[min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
M = 29,257 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 28 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 26 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 24 t - - - - - - - - -
M = 22 t - - - - - - - - -

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4.2.4 Example of Drift-Down Profiles


(to be worked out by the operator)

It is the responsibility of the operator to include drift-down procedures whenever these procedures are required
for those route sectors in the airline’s route network which are “critical”.

To define which sector is critical, the highest MEA / MORA / safe altitude in the route network shall be depicted
from the airway charts.

It is furthermore of importance to define an expected maximum temperature envelope for the area / route.

So, it will be most unlikely to find conditions of ISA + 35°C in Alaska, but flights over the Sahara may very well
be exposed to temperature conditions of ISA + 35°C.

So, for instance, with a mass of 29000 kg at ISA + 20°C, a service ceiling of 12393 ft PA (Sub-Chapter 4.2.2) is
established.

In case all MEAs / MORAs in the airline’s route work should be at / below 12000 ft, there is no need for the pre-
sentation of drift-down profiles.

However, in case there would be a route showing a MEA of 15000 ft (for example) there would be a require-
ment to show a drift-down procedure.

On the next page an example for a zero wind condition is shown.

The example shows a critical route sector of 80 NM at a MEA of 16000 ft.

The drift-down tables show a distance of 49 NM (zero wind) to drift down from 21000 ft PA to 16000 ft PA.

So, the drift-down profiles clear the critical edge by 9 NM horizontally on both directions.

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4.3 APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

4.3.1 General

Airworthiness requirements specify a minimum missed approach climb gradient of 2.1% for twin engine air-
planes in the “approach configuration”.

There are 3 permitted Landing Flap settings: 10°, 15° and 35°.

The following Approach Flap settings will apply:


Landing Flaps Approach Flaps
10° 5°
15° 10°
35° 15°

As far as the missed approach climb limits are concerned, the “Landing MAT Limits” do assure the required
gradient of 2.1% for the appropriate mass / pressure altitude / temperature combination.
For operational reasons higher gradients (higher than 2.1%) may be required for some missed approach pro-
cedures – as a result of the obstacle situation in the missed approach flight path.
For those purposes the available missed approach climb gradients are presented under Sub-Chapter 4.3.4.

4.3.2 Mass Limits for CAT I / Non-Precision Approaches

The limits presented in this Sub-Chapter do apply for all non CAT II operations, if no higher required gradient is
promulgated for the appropriate missed approach procedure.

Table 1 - Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limit Flaps 10°.

Table 2 - Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limit Flaps 15°.

Table 3 - Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limit Flaps 35°.

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Table 1 - Landing MAT Limits [kg] 10° FLAPS CAT I DS8400/752

OAT ALTITUDE [ft]


[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - - (31048) -
46 - - - - - - - - (30342) - -
44 - - - - - - - (29644) (30977) - -
42 - - - - - - (28955) (30259) - - -
40 - - - - - (28286) (29544) (30874) - - -
38 - - - - 27635 (28858) (30132) - - - -
36 - - - 26998 (28188) (29430) (30629) - - - -
34 - - 26374 27536 (28742) (29889) (31078) - - - -
32 - 25781 26897 28073 (29251) (30283) - - - - -
30 25157 26264 27419 (28560) (29758) (30658) - - - - -
28 25619 26748 27866 (28974) (30104) (31037) - - - - -
26 26026 27054 28077 (29180) (30318) - - - - - -
24 26203 27246 (28278) (29389) (30535) - - - - - -
22 26391 27430 (28482) (29601) (30742) - - - - - -
20 26570 27616 (28689) (29802) (30957) - - - - - -
18 26751 27804 (28885) (30012) - - - - - - -
16 26934 27990 (29090) (30223) - - - - - - -
14 27116 (28190) (29296) (30433) - - - - - - -
12 27311 (28391) (29500) (30642) - - - - - - -
10 27507 (28590) (29704) (30859) - - - - - - -
8 27702 (28789) (29916) (31083) - - - - - - -
6 27896 (28997) (30135) - - - - - - - -
4 28098 (29210) (30354) - - - - - - - -
2 (28307) (29424) (30573) - - - - - - - -
0 (28515) (29637) (30792) - - - - - - - -
-2 (28724) (29851) (31020) - - - - - - - -
-4 (28932) (30074) - - - - - - - - -
-6 (29150) (30304) - - - - - - - - -
-8 (29375) (30534) - - - - - - - - -
-10 (29600) (30765) - - - - - - - - -
-12 (29824) (30995) - - - - - - - - -
-14 (30049) - - - - - - - - - -
-16 (30284) - - - - - - - - - -
-18 (30527) - - - - - - - - - -
-20 (30770) - - - - - - - - - -
-22 (31013) - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing weight and are for interpolation purposes
only.

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Subtract 2765 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 2 - Landing MAT Limits [kg] 15° FLAPS CAT I DS8400/752

OAT ALTITUDE [ft]


[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - - (29555) -
46 - - - - - - - - (28883) - -
44 - - - - - - - (28218) (29470) - -
42 - - - - - - 27570 (28785) - - -
40 - - - - - 26917 28119 (29352) - - -
38 - - - - 26299 27456 (28668) (29912) - - -
36 - - - 25696 26823 27995 (29208) - - - -
34 - - 25107 26197 27348 (28517) (29739) - - - -
32 - 24509 25591 26698 27850 (29025) - - - - -
30 23917 24977 26076 27180 (28335) (29533) - - - - -
28 24363 25446 26539 27648 (28820) - - - - - -
26 24809 25893 26987 28115 (29307) - - - - - -
24 25240 26326 27434 (28585) (29798) - - - - - -
22 25661 26758 27883 (29059) - - - - - - -
20 26082 27192 (28337) (29484) - - - - - - -
18 26505 27630 (28740) (29904) - - - - - - -
16 26932 28013 (29137) - - - - - - - -
14 27295 (28385) (29536) - - - - - - - -
12 27643 (28760) - - - - - - - - -
10 27993 (29132) - - - - - - - - -
8 (28341) (29503) - - - - - - - - -
6 (28687) (29850) - - - - - - - - -
4 (29023) - - - - - - - - - -
2 (29351) - - - - - - - - - -
0 (29673) - - - - - - - - - -
-2 - - - - - - - - - - -
-4 - - - - - - - - - - -
-6 - - - - - - - - - - -
-8 - - - - - - - - - - -
-10 - - - - - - - - - - -
-12 - - - - - - - - - - -
-14 - - - - - - - - - - -
-16 - - - - - - - - - - -
-18 - - - - - - - - - - -
-20 - - - - - - - - - - -
-22 - - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing weight and are for interpolation purposes
only.

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Subtract 1475 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 3 - Landing MAT Limits [kg] 35° FLAPS CAT I DS8400/752

OAT ALTITUDE [ft]


[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - (28585)
48 - - - - - - - - - 27957 (29187)
46 - - - - - - - - 27324 (28529) (29788)
44 - - - - - - - 26670 27871 (29102) -
42 - - - - - - 26051 27208 (28418) (29645) -
40 - - - - - 25448 26577 27747 (28950) - -
38 - - - - 24861 25951 27103 (28274) (29469) - -
36 - - - 24289 25348 26453 27612 (28791) (29987) - -
34 - - 23724 24761 25835 26942 28107 (29309) - - -
32 - 23171 24183 25233 26306 27419 (28603) (29827) - - -
30 22614 23606 24642 25685 26763 27897 (29100) - - - -
28 23024 24040 25076 26124 27220 (28376) (29602) - - - -
26 23433 24456 25492 26562 27679 (28861) - - - - -
24 23832 24858 25908 27002 (28142) (29312) - - - - -
22 24224 25260 26325 27446 (28538) (29772) - - - - -
20 24616 25665 26746 27840 (28912) - - - - - -
18 25010 26073 27120 (28227) (29289) - - - - - -
16 25407 26427 27486 (28615) (29663) - - - - - -
14 25743 26769 27854 (29001) - - - - - - -
12 26063 27114 (28220) (29386) - - - - - - -
10 26385 27456 (28585) (29690) - - - - - - -
8 26704 27797 (28893) (29933) - - - - - - -
6 27022 28120 (29159) - - - - - - - -
4 27327 (28429) (29420) - - - - - - - -
2 27622 (28731) (29678) - - - - - - - -
0 27911 (29032) (29865) - - - - - - - -
-2 (28198) (29338) (29970) - - - - - - - -
-4 (28491) (29543) - - - - - - - - -
-6 (28736) (29670) - - - - - - - - -
-8 (28944) (29780) - - - - - - - - -
-10 (29155) (29890) - - - - - - - - -
-12 (29365) (30000) - - - - - - - - -
-14 (29575) - - - - - - - - - -
-16 (29725) - - - - - - - - - -
-18 (29835) - - - - - - - - - -
-20 (29944) - - - - - - - - - -
-22 - - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing weight and are for interpolation purposes
only.

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Subtract 1520 kg from the above masses when above 5500 ft ASL.

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4.3.3 Mass Limits for CAT II Operations

The limits and speeds presented under this Sub-Chapter are applicable for CAT II Operations and are based
upon the minimum missed approach gradient of 2.5% as required under JAR-AWO.

Two flap settings are approved for CAT II Operation:


• Approach and Landing with Flaps 10°
• Approach and Landing with Flaps 15°

NOTE: CAT II landings are not permitted

• in tailwind conditions in excess of 10 kt


• when performing Steep Approaches
• when Landing with 850 Propeller RPM
• on ILS raw data only Approaches, and
• when performing Flight Director (Manual) Approaches with Flap 35°.

4.3.3.1 Speeds [KIAS] DS8400/752

MASS FLAPS 10° FLAPS 15°


[kg] VREF VGO AROUND VREF VGO AROUND
29574 136 124 129 119
29000 134 123 128 117
28500 133 122 127 116
28000 132 121 126 115
27500 131 120 125 114
27000 129 119 123 113
26500 128 118 122 112
26000 127 117 121 111
25500 126 115 120 110
25000 125 114 119 109
24500 123 113 118 108
24000 122 112 116 107
23500 121 111 115 106
23000 119 110 114 105
22500 118 108 113 105
22000 117 108 111 105
21500 115 108 110 105
21000 114 108 109 105
20500 113 108 107 105
20000 111 108 106 105
19500 110 108 105 105
19000 108 108 105 105
18500 108 108 105 105
18000 108 108 105 105

Add 20 kt when operating in Icing Conditions with Ice Protection Systems “ON”.

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4.3.3.2 Mass Limits - CAT II

Table 1 - Landing MAT Limits [kg] 10° FLAPS CAT II DS8400/752

OAT ALTITUDE [ft]


[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - (29272)
48 - - - - - - - - - (28632) (29892)
46 - - - - - - - - 27983 (29223) -
44 - - - - - - - 27317 (28549) (29814) -
42 - - - - - - 26684 27873 (29114) - -
40 - - - - - 26067 27225 (28428) (29656) - -
38 - - - - 25468 26586 27766 (28971) - - -
36 - - - 24883 25968 27105 (28291) (29504) - - -
34 - - 24310 25368 26468 27609 (28803) - - - -
32 - 23736 24779 25852 26953 28102 (29315) - - - -
30 23153 24187 25249 26319 27426 (28594) (29828) - - - -
28 23586 24637 25699 26772 27899 (29089) - - - - -
26 24018 25067 26134 27225 (28374) (29588) - - - - -
24 24433 25483 26569 27680 (28853) - - - - - -
22 24837 25899 27006 (28139) (29255) - - - - - -
20 25241 26317 27447 (28550) (29628) - - - - - -
18 25646 26739 27836 (28954) - - - - - - -
16 26055 27109 (28217) (29361) - - - - - - -
14 26408 27471 (28600) (29766) - - - - - - -
12 26749 27836 (28980) - - - - - - - -
10 27091 (28198) (29359) - - - - - - - -
8 27431 (28559) (29669) - - - - - - - -
6 27770 (28896) - - - - - - - - -
4 28094 (29217) - - - - - - - - -
2 (28407) (29530) - - - - - - - - -
0 (28714) (29841) - - - - - - - - -
-2 (29018) - - - - - - - - - -
-4 (29329) - - - - - - - - - -
-6 (29573) - - - - - - - - - -
-8 (29768) - - - - - - - - - -
-10 - - - - - - - - - - -
-12 - - - - - - - - - - -
-14 - - - - - - - - - - -
-16 - - - - - - - - - - -
-18 - - - - - - - - - - -
-20 - - - - - - - - - - -
-22 - - - - - - - - - - -
-24 - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing weight and are for interpolation purposes
only.

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Subtract 1475 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 2 - Landing MAT Limits [kg] 15° FLAPS CAT II DS8400/752

OAT ALTITUDE [ft]


[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 27738
48 - - - - - - - - - 27105 (28318)
46 - - - - - - - - 26484 27667 (28897)
44 - - - - - - - 25867 27025 (28229) (29434)
42 - - - - - - 25266 26384 27565 (28758) (29928)
40 - - - - - 24681 25767 26901 28087 (29258) -
38 - - - - 24110 25168 26269 27411 (28590) (29757) -
36 - - - 23549 24582 25654 26761 27914 (29093) - -
34 - - 23018 24008 25054 26128 27245 (28417) (29597) - -
32 - 22472 23457 24467 25510 26591 27729 (28922) - - -
30 21931 22888 23896 24905 25955 27054 (28214) (29432) - - -
28 22332 23305 24314 25326 26399 27519 (28705) (29874) - - -
26 22732 23706 24716 25747 26845 27988 (29148) (30019) - - -
24 23118 24097 25119 26170 27295 (28429) (29586) - - - -
22 23493 24487 25523 26597 27678 (28878) (29768) - - - -
20 23868 24879 25931 26978 28039 (29330) (29857) - - - -
18 24244 25275 26291 27353 (28401) (29511) (29946) - - - -
16 24624 25617 26645 27730 (28761) (29601) - - - - -
14 24948 25948 27000 28104 (29120) (29691) - - - - -
12 25257 26281 27352 (28478) (29332) (29781) - - - - -
10 25568 26612 27704 (28808) (29426) (29869) - - - - -
8 25877 26942 28002 (29051) (29518) (29958) - - - - -
6 26185 27253 (28260) (29147) (29610) - - - - - -
4 26479 27548 (28512) (29244) (29703) - - - - - -
2 26762 27837 (28764) (29342) (29798) - - - - - -
0 27039 (28125) (28947) (29440) (29891) - - - - - -
-2 27317 (28419) (29051) (29538) (29984) - - - - - -
-4 27599 (28612) (29154) (29636) - - - - - - -
-6 27837 (28728) (29257) (29734) - - - - - - -
-8 28041 (28844) (29360) (29832) - - - - - - -
-10 (28245) (28960) (29464) (29930) - - - - - - -
-12 (28449) (29076) (29567) - - - - - - - -
-14 (28654) (29188) (29671) - - - - - - - -
-16 (28801) (29296) (29775) - - - - - - - -
-18 (28911) (29404) (29878) - - - - - - - -
-20 (29020) (29512) (29982) - - - - - - - -
-22 (29129) (29620) - - - - - - - - -
-24 (29239) - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing weight and are for interpolation purposes
only.

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Subtract 1520 kg from the above masses when above 5500 ft ASL.

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4.3.4 Missed Approach Climb Gradients (Gross Gradients) Available

As mentioned in Sub-Chapter 4.3.1, the minimum required missed approach climb gradient - as per JAR 25 - is
2.1% for non precision and CAT I approaches and 2.5% for CAT II approaches.
In case a published missed approach procedure does not promulgate a specific minimum gradient, it may be
assumed that the missed approach procedure does not require a gradient higher than the above 2.1% or 2.5%
gradient.
However there may be airports and missed approach procedures where a higher gradient is required for obsta-
cle reasons (... this missed approach procedure requires a gradient of ...%...) is promulgated.
For this purpose, Sub-Chapter 4.3.4 presents the available missed approach climb gradients (gross) for the
relevant mass, pressure altitude and temperature.

Table 1 - Missed Approach Climb Gradients 5° Approach Flaps.


Table 2 - Missed Approach Climb Gradients 10° Approach Flaps.
Table 3 - Missed Approach Climb Gradients 15° Approach Flaps.

NOTE: The missed approach climb gradients as presented in Tables 1 to 3 are valid for the speeds as
given under Sub-Chapter 4.5.3 with the landing gear retracted.

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Table 1 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

AOM
Approach PA [ft] Sea Level 1000
MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.3 3.9 3.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.9 3.4
28123 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.0 4.6 3.9 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.5 4.0
27000 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.5 5.1 4.4 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.1 4.5
26000 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.0 5.6 4.9 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 5.6 5.0
25000 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.6 6.2 5.4 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.1 5.6
24000 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.2 6.8 6.0 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.3 6.7 6.1
23000 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 7.9 7.4 6.6 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.4 6.8
22000 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.5 9.4 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.6 8.1 7.3 9.8 9.6 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.6 8.1 7.4
21000 10.9 10.7 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.8 9.4 8.9 8.0 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.4 8.8 8.2
20000 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.2 9.6 8.8 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.2 9.6 8.9
19000 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.7 11.2 10.7 9.7 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.3 10.6 9.9
18000 13.9 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.3 11.7 10.7 13.7 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.3 11.6 10.9

Approach PA [ft] 2000 3000


MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg]

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(29574) 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 3.9 3.4 2.9 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 3.9 3.4 2.9
PERFORMANCE

28123 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.6 4.1 3.5 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.6 4.1 3.5

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.1 4.6 4.0 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.2 4.6 4.0
26000 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 5.6 5.1 4.4 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.7 5.1 4.5
25000 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.2 5.6 5.0 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.2 5.6 5.0
24000 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.3 6.8 6.2 5.5 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.1 6.8 6.2 5.6
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.4 6.8 6.1 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.5 6.8 6.2
22000 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.1 7.5 6.7 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.2 7.5 6.8
21000 10.4 10.2 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.5 8.9 8.2 7.5 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 8.9 8.3 7.5
20000 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.4 10.3 9.7 9.0 8.2 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.2 10.1 9.7 9.0 8.3
19000 12.3 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 10.7 9.9 9.1 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 10.7 10.0 9.2
18000 13.4 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 11.7 10.9 10.1 13.3 13.1 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.2 11.7 11.0 10.2

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.1% from the gradients for 5° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

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Table 1 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752
4.3-10

Approach PA [ft] 4000 5000

METRIC
MASS OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.9 3.5 3.0 2.4 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.5 3.0 2.5 *
28123 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.0 5.4 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.5
27000 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.1 4.7 4.1 3.5 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.0 4.7 4.1 3.6 3.0
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

26000 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.6 5.1 4.5 3.9 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.5 5.1 4.6 4.0 3.4
25000 7.2 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.2 5.7 5.1 4.5 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.1 5.7 5.1 4.5 3.9
24000 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.2 5.6 5.0 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.2 5.6 5.0 4.4
23000 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.5 6.9 6.2 5.6 8.4 8.3 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.3 6.9 6.3 5.6 5.0
22000 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.1 7.5 6.9 6.2 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.0 7.5 6.9 6.2 5.5
21000 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.2 8.9 8.3 7.6 6.9 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.1 8.8 8.3 7.6 7.0 6.2
20000 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.7 9.1 8.3 7.6 10.7 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.5 9.1 8.4 7.7 6.9
19000 11.9 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.7 10.0 9.3 8.5 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.5 10.0 9.3 8.6 7.8
18000 13.0 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.2 12.0 11.7 11.0 10.2 9.4 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.5 11.0 10.3 9.5 8.7

Approach PA [ft] 6000 7000


MASS OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.4 3.0 2.5 * 4.3 4.2 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.3 2.9 2.5 * *
PERFORMANCE

28123 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.0 3.6 3.1 2.6 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.9 3.6 3.1 2.6 2.1

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.0 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.8 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.6
26000 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.0 4.6 4.0 3.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.3 4.9 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0

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25000 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.6 5.1 4.5 4.0 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.5 5.1 4.6 4.0 3.4
24000 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.1 5.6 5.1 4.5 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.1 4.5 3.9
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.2 6.8 6.3 5.7 5.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.1 6.7 6.2 5.7 5.1 4.5
22000 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.1 7.9 7.4 6.9 6.3 5.6 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.7 7.3 6.9 6.3 5.7 5.0
21000 9.7 9.5 9.4 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.2 7.6 7.0 6.3 9.4 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.5 8.1 7.6 7.0 6.4 5.7
20000 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.4 8.9 8.4 7.7 7.0 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.5 9.3 8.8 8.3 7.7 7.0 6.4
19000 11.5 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.7 10.4 9.9 9.3 8.6 7.9 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.3 9.8 9.3 8.6 7.9 7.2
18000 12.6 12.4 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.4 10.9 10.3 9.5 8.8 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.3 10.8 10.2 9.5 8.8 8.1

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.1% from the gradients for 5° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

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Table 1 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 5° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

AOM
Approach PA [ft] 8000 9000
MASS OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.5 * * 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.4 * * *
28123 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.6 2.2 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.7 3.4 3.0 2.6 2.2 *
27000 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.0 3.6 3.1 2.6 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.5 4.2 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.6 2.1
26000 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.2 4.9 4.4 4.0 3.5 3.0 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.7 4.3 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5
25000 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.7 5.4 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.8 5.6 5.3 4.9 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0
24000 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.3 6.0 5.5 5.1 4.5 4.0 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.1 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.4
23000 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.6 6.1 5.7 5.1 4.5 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.1 4.5 4.0
22000 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.6 7.2 6.8 6.3 5.7 5.1 8.2 8.1 7.9 7.7 7.4 7.1 6.6 6.2 5.7 5.1 4.5
21000 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.4 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.4 5.8 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.2 7.8 7.4 6.9 6.4 5.8 5.2
20000 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.1 8.7 8.2 7.7 7.1 6.4 9.8 9.6 9.5 9.2 8.9 8.5 8.1 7.6 7.0 6.4 5.8
19000 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.1 9.7 9.2 8.6 7.9 7.3 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.2 9.9 9.5 9.0 8.5 7.9 7.3 6.6
18000 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.1 10.7 10.1 9.5 8.8 8.1 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.5 10.0 9.4 8.8 8.2 7.5

Approach PA [ft] 10000


MASS OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg]

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(29574) 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.4 * * * *


PERFORMANCE

28123 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.2 3.9 3.6 3.3 2.9 2.6 2.2 * *

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.1 3.8 3.4 3.1 2.6 2.2 *
26000 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 4.9 4.5 4.2 3.9 3.5 3.0 2.5 *
25000 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.4 5.1 4.8 4.4 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5
24000 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.3 4.9 4.5 4.0 3.5 2.9
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 7.4 7.3 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.3 5.9 5.5 5.1 4.5 4.0 3.4
22000 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.3 6.9 6.5 6.1 5.6 5.1 4.6 4.0
21000 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.0 7.6 7.2 6.8 6.3 5.8 5.2 4.6
20000 9.7 9.5 9.3 9.1 8.8 8.3 7.9 7.5 7.0 6.4 5.8 5.2
19000 10.7 10.5 10.3 10.1 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.4 7.9 7.3 6.7 6.0
18000 11.7 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.7 10.2 9.8 9.3 8.8 8.1 7.5 6.8

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.1% from the gradients for 5° Approach Flaps.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752
4.3-12

Approach PA [ft] Sea Level 1000

METRIC
MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.7 3.3 2.6 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.2 2.7
28123 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.4 3.9 3.3 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 3.9 3.4
27000 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 4.9 4.5 3.8 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.5 3.9
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26000 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.3 6.5 6.4 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.0 4.4
25000 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.0 5.6 4.8 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 5.5 4.9
24000 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.6 6.1 5.4 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.1 5.5
23000 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.3 6.8 6.0 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.3 6.8 6.1
22000 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.0 7.5 6.7 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.0 7.4 6.8
21000 10.4 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.5 9.4 9.3 8.9 8.3 7.5 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.3 7.6
20000 11.3 11.1 11.0 10.8 10.7 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 9.7 9.1 8.3 11.0 10.9 10.7 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.7 9.1 8.4
19000 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.4 10.9 10.3 9.4 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.4 11.2 10.9 10.3 9.5
18000 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.1 11.4 10.5 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.4 12.1 11.4 10.6

Approach PA [ft] 2000 3000


MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.3 2.8 2.2 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.3 2.8 2.3
PERFORMANCE

28123 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.0 3.4 2.8 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.0 3.4 2.9

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.3 5.7 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.5 4.0 3.4
26000 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.0 4.4 3.8 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.0 4.5 3.9

Print Date: 2021-05-03


25000 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 5.6 5.0 4.3 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.6 5.0 4.4
24000 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.2 5.6 4.9 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.2 5.6 5.0
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.3 6.8 6.2 5.5 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 6.8 6.2 5.6
22000 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.5 6.8 6.1 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.5 6.9 6.2
21000 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.3 7.7 6.9 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.3 7.7 7.0
20000 10.7 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.2 8.5 7.7 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.2 8.5 7.8
19000 12.0 11.8 11.7 11.5 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.3 9.6 8.7 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.3 9.6 8.8
18000 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.1 11.5 10.7 9.8 13.1 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.5 10.7 9.9

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 10° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 2 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

AOM
Approach PA [ft] 4000 5000
MASS OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.3 2.8 2.3 * 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.3 * *
28123 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 3.9 3.5 2.9 2.4 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.8 3.5 3.0 2.4 *
27000 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.0 3.5 2.9 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.0 3.5 2.9 2.4
26000 6.0 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.5 3.9 3.3 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.1 4.8 4.5 3.9 3.4 2.8
25000 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.5 5.0 4.4 3.8 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.4 5.0 4.5 3.9 3.3
24000 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.1 5.6 5.0 4.4 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.0 4.4 3.8
23000 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.1 6.8 6.2 5.6 4.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.2 5.6 5.0 4.4
22000 8.6 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.5 6.9 6.2 5.5 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.3 6.9 6.3 5.6 4.9
21000 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.3 7.7 7.0 6.3 9.4 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.1 7.7 7.0 6.4 5.7
20000 10.4 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.1 8.5 7.8 7.1 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.0 8.5 7.8 7.1 6.4
19000 11.6 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.3 9.6 8.9 8.1 11.4 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.1 9.6 8.9 8.2 7.4
18000 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.8 11.4 10.7 9.9 9.1 12.7 12.5 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.8 11.6 11.2 10.7 10.0 9.2 8.4

Approach PA [ft] 6000 7000


MASS OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg]

Print Date: 2021-05-03


[°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.7 2.3 * * 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 * * *
PERFORMANCE

28123 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.9 3.7 3.4 2.9 2.5 * 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.3 2.9 2.4 * *

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.9 3.4 2.9 2.4 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 3.4 2.9 2.5 *
26000 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.7 4.3 3.9 3.4 2.8 5.4 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.3 3.9 3.4 2.9 2.3
25000 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.9 4.4 3.9 3.3 6.0 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.2 4.8 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.8
24000 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 5.9 5.5 5.0 4.4 3.8 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.7 5.4 4.9 4.4 3.9 3.3
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.5 6.1 5.6 5.0 4.4 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.0 4.5 3.8
22000 8.2 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.2 6.7 6.2 5.6 5.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.1 6.6 6.2 5.6 5.1 4.4
21000 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.6 8.5 8.3 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.4 5.7 8.8 8.6 8.5 8.3 8.1 7.9 7.4 7.0 6.4 5.8 5.1
20000 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.4 7.8 7.1 6.5 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.7 8.2 7.7 7.1 6.5 5.8
19000 11.1 11.0 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.0 9.5 8.9 8.2 7.5 10.8 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.1 9.8 9.3 8.8 8.2 7.5 6.8
18000 12.3 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.1 10.6 9.9 9.2 8.5 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.2 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.2 8.5 7.7

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 10° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.3-13

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 2 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 10° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752
4.3-14

Approach PA [ft] 8000 9000

METRIC
MASS OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.2 * * * 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.4 * * * * *
28123 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.4 * * 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.4 * * *
27000 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 2.9 2.4 * 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.4 * *
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

26000 5.3 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5 4.2 3.8 3.4 2.9 2.4 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 2.8 2.4 *
25000 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.0 4.7 4.3 3.9 3.4 2.9 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.1 4.9 4.6 4.2 3.8 3.3 2.9 2.3
24000 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.6 5.3 4.8 4.4 3.9 3.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.4 5.1 4.7 4.3 3.8 3.3 2.8
23000 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.3 5.9 5.5 5.0 4.5 3.9 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.3 6.1 5.7 5.3 4.9 4.4 3.9 3.3
22000 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.2 6.9 6.5 6.1 5.6 5.0 4.5 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.4 5.9 5.5 5.0 4.5 3.9
21000 8.7 8.5 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.7 7.3 6.8 6.3 5.8 5.2 8.4 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.5 7.1 6.7 6.3 5.7 5.2 4.6
20000 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.8 8.5 8.1 7.6 7.1 6.5 5.9 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.6 8.3 7.9 7.5 7.0 6.5 5.9 5.3
19000 10.7 10.5 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.7 8.1 7.5 6.9 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 6.9 6.2
18000 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.7 10.3 9.7 9.2 8.5 7.8 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.5 7.8 7.1

Approach PA [ft] 10000


MASS OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.3 * * * * * *


PERFORMANCE

28123 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.6 2.2 * * * *

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.0 3.7 3.4 3.1 2.7 2.4 * * *
26000 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.2 3.8 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.4 * *

Print Date: 2021-05-03


25000 5.5 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.7 4.4 4.1 3.7 3.3 2.8 2.4 *
24000 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.3 4.9 4.6 4.2 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.3
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.2 5.9 5.5 5.2 4.8 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.8
22000 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.5 6.2 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.3
21000 8.2 8.1 7.9 7.7 7.3 6.9 6.6 6.1 5.7 5.1 4.6 4.0
20000 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.5 8.1 7.7 7.3 6.9 6.4 5.9 5.3 4.6
19000 10.2 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.4 7.9 7.4 6.8 6.2 5.5
18000 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.7 10.3 9.9 9.4 8.9 8.4 7.8 7.1 6.4

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 10° Approach Flaps.

AOM
Table 3 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

AOM
Approach PA [ft] Sea Level 1000
MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.5 * 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.5 *
28123 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.2 2.5 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.2 2.6
27000 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.7 3.0 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.2 3.7 3.1
26000 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.2 3.5 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.2 3.6
25000 6.5 6.4 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.4 4.7 4.0 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.4 5.3 4.8 4.1
24000 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 5.9 5.3 4.6 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.8 5.3 4.7
23000 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.6 5.9 5.2 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.0 5.3
22000 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 6.6 5.8 8.3 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 6.6 5.9
21000 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.2 7.5 6.6 9.2 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.1 7.5 6.7
20000 10.4 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.3 7.4 10.1 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.3 7.6
19000 11.7 11.5 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.3 9.5 8.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 11.0 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.1 9.5 8.7
18000 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.3 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5 10.7 9.7 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.7 11.6 11.4 10.7 9.8

Approach PA [ft] 2000 3000


MASS OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg]

Print Date: 2021-05-03


[°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.5 * * 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.5 * *
PERFORMANCE

28123 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.2 2.6 * 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.1

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.7 3.2 2.6 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.7 3.2 2.6
26000 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.2 3.6 3.0 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.2 3.6 3.1
25000 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 4.8 4.2 3.5 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 4.8 4.2 3.6
24000 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.3 4.7 4.1 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.7 4.1
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.0 5.3 4.7 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.0 5.4 4.7
22000 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.6 6.0 5.3 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.6 6.0 5.3
21000 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.5 6.8 6.1 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.5 6.8 6.1
20000 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.3 7.6 6.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.3 7.6 6.9
19000 11.1 11.0 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.2 10.1 9.5 8.8 7.9 11.0 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.5 8.8 8.0
18000 12.4 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 10.7 9.9 9.0 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.7 9.9 9.1

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 15° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.3-15

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752
4.3-16

Approach PA [ft] 4000 5000

METRIC
MASS OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5 * * * 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.3 * * * *
28123 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.6 2.1 * 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.1 * *
27000 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.2 2.6 * 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.5 3.1 2.6 2.1 *
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

26000 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.5 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.6 3.1 2.6 *
25000 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.2 3.6 3.0 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.2 3.6 3.1 2.5
24000 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.3 4.7 4.1 3.5 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.1 4.7 4.1 3.6 3.0
23000 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.2 5.9 5.4 4.8 4.1 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.8 5.3 4.8 4.2 3.5
22000 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.0 5.4 4.7 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.4 6.0 5.4 4.8 4.1
21000 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.4 6.8 6.2 5.5 8.4 8.3 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.3 6.8 6.2 5.6 4.8
20000 9.5 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.3 7.6 7.0 6.3 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.1 7.6 7.0 6.3 5.6
19000 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.4 8.8 8.1 7.3 10.6 10.4 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.3 8.7 8.1 7.4 6.6
18000 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.2 11.1 10.9 10.6 9.9 9.2 8.4 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.4 9.9 9.2 8.5 7.6

Approach PA [ft] 6000 7000


MASS OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.3 * * * * 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.1 * * * * *
PERFORMANCE

28123 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.5 2.1 * * 3.5 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.5 * * * *

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.1 2.6 2.1 * 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.6 2.1 * *
26000 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.5 3.1 2.6 * 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.4 3.0 2.6 * *

Print Date: 2021-05-03


25000 5.4 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.5 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.0 3.5 3.1 2.6 *
24000 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.4 5.2 5.1 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.0 5.7 5.5 5.4 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.5
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 6.6 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.2 4.7 4.2 3.6 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.5 5.1 4.7 4.2 3.6 3.0
22000 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 5.9 5.3 4.8 4.2 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.1 5.8 5.3 4.8 4.2 3.6
21000 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.2 6.7 6.1 5.5 4.9 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.6 6.1 5.5 5.0 4.3
20000 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.2 8.1 7.5 6.9 6.3 5.7 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.2 8.1 7.8 7.4 6.9 6.3 5.7 5.0
19000 10.3 10.1 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2 8.6 8.0 7.4 6.7 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2 8.9 8.5 8.0 7.4 6.7 6.0
18000 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.4 9.8 9.1 8.4 7.7 11.1 11.0 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.4 7.8 7.0

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 15° Approach Flaps.

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 3 – Missed Approach Climb Gradients (gross) [%] 15° FLAPS (cont’d) DS8400/752

AOM
Approach PA [ft] 8000 9000
MASS OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.2 * * * * * * 2.5 2.4 2.2 * * * * * * * *
28123 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 * * * * 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 * * * * *
27000 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.5 2.1 * * 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.4 * * * *
26000 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.6 3.3 2.9 2.5 * * 4.2 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.1 2.8 2.4 * * *
25000 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.2 3.8 3.4 3.0 2.6 * 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.7 3.3 2.9 2.5 * *
24000 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.1 5.0 4.7 4.4 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 5.3 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.5 4.2 3.8 3.4 3.0 2.5 *
23000 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.0 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.2 4.8 4.4 4.0 3.6 3.1 2.5
22000 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.2 4.7 4.2 3.6 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.0 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1
21000 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.1 6.8 6.4 6.0 5.5 4.9 4.4 7.4 7.3 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.2 5.8 5.4 4.9 4.4 3.8
20000 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.1 7.9 7.6 7.2 6.7 6.3 5.7 5.1 8.3 8.1 8.0 7.7 7.4 7.0 6.6 6.2 5.6 5.1 4.5
19000 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.8 8.3 7.8 7.3 6.7 6.1 9.5 9.3 9.1 8.8 8.6 8.1 7.7 7.2 6.7 6.1 5.4
18000 11.0 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.2 9.9 9.5 8.9 8.4 7.7 7.1 10.6 10.5 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.2 8.8 8.3 7.7 7.1 6.4

Approach PA [ft] 10000


MASS OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg]

Print Date: 2021-05-03


[°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 2.4 2.3 2.1 * * * * * * * * *


PERFORMANCE

28123 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 * * * * * * *

DHC-8 Series 400


27000 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.5 2.2 * * * * *
26000 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 * * * *
25000 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.5 * * *
24000 5.2 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.0 3.7 3.3 2.9 2.5 * *
APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS

23000 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.0 4.6 4.3 3.9 3.5 3.0 2.6 *
22000 6.5 6.3 6.1 5.9 5.6 5.2 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.6 3.1 2.5
21000 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.0 5.7 5.2 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.2
20000 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.2 6.8 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.0 4.5 3.9
19000 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.7 8.3 7.9 7.5 7.1 6.6 6.0 5.5 4.8
18000 10.5 10.3 10.1 9.8 9.4 9.0 8.6 8.1 7.6 7.0 6.4 5.7

* - Gradient less than 2.1%

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions: Subtract 1.0% from the gradients for 15° Approach Flaps.

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PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.4 LANDING

4.4.1 General

JAR-OPS 1 requirements differentiate between “dispatch requirements” and the “actual landing requirements”.

For the dispatch requirements the regulations for propeller driven airplanes state that the actual (= unfactored)
Landing Distance shall not exceed 70% of the available landing distance (LDA).

Using a factor, this means that the unfactored Landing Distance shall be factored with 1.43 (= 100 / 70) to
obtain the required landing field length.

For Wet Runways an additional factor of 1.15 shall be used.

4.4.2 Dispatch Requirements

As mentioned under Sub-Chapter 4.4.1 the unfactored landing distance (= distance from 50 ft above threshold
to full stop) shall not exceed 70% of the available LDA - in case of a Dry Runway.

When computing the Maximum Mass for landing for a given LDA, regulations do only require to consider
• the aerodrome Altitude,
• the Wind, and
• the Slope - if greater than ± 2%.

The DHC-8 Series 400 is restricted to a maximum Slope of 2%.


From that it follows that the slope could be disregarded.
However the AFM also provides correction factors for the slope and it is company standard also to consider the
slope.

4.4.2.1 Maximum Mass for Landing / Dispatch

The presentation under this Sub-Chapter is made out to show the maximum mass for landing for a given run-
way length (considering the 70% rule).

The LDA (Landing Distance Available) as shown in the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) must first be
corrected for the Wind and the Slope (see Tables 1, 1a and 1b).

With this corrected distance, Tables 2, 2a and 2b may be entered to obtain the maximum allowed landing
mass.

Needless to say, in case of a zero Slope and a zero Wind, Tables 2, 2a and 2b may be used right away without
Tables 1, 1a and 1b.

In case of a wet runway the LDA must however first be corrected by multiplying the (dry) LDA with the Wet
Runway factor of 0.87 to obtain the LDA corrected for the wet runway.
Therefore, an LDA of 1400 m (for example) converts into a LDA of only 1218 m in the case of a wet runway.

Table 1 - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - 10° Flaps
Table 1a - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - 15° Flaps
Table 1b - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - 35° Flaps

Table 2 - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 10° Flaps
Table 2a - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 15° Flaps
Table 2b - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 35° Flaps

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

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4.4-2

METRIC
Table 1 - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope 10° FLAPS
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1000 963 986 1043 1000 1071 1131 967 1055 1128 1189 1021 1112 1188 1250
1025 988 1012 1069 1025 1098 1158 990 1081 1156 1218 1045 1138 1216 1279
1050 957 1013 966 1037 1096 960 1050 1124 1185 1014 1107 1183 1246 956 1069 1165 1244 1309
1075 981 1039 990 1062 1122 983 1075 1151 1213 1037 1132 1210 1274 977 1094 1192 1272 1338
1100 1006 1064 1014 1088 1148 1006 1100 1177 1240 944 1061 1158 1237 1303 998 1118 1218 1300 1367
1125 958 1030 1089 946 1038 1113 1175 1029 1125 1203 1268 965 1085 1184 1265 1331 1019 1142 1245 1328 1396
1150 981 1054 1114 968 1062 1138 1201 1052 1150 1230 1295 985 1108 1209 1292 1359 1039 1167 1271 1356 1425
1175 1004 1078 1139 990 1086 1163 1227 951 1075 1175 1256 1323 1005 1132 1235 1319 1387 1060 1191 1298 1384 1455
1200 1027 1102 1164 1012 1110 1189 1253 971 1098 1200 1283 1350 1025 1156 1261 1346 1416 1081 1216 1324 1412 1484
1225 954 1050 1127 1190 1034 1134 1214 1279 991 1121 1225 1309 1378 1046 1179 1287 1373 1444 1102 1240 1351 1440 1513
1250 975 1073 1151 1215 1056 1157 1239 1305 1011 1144 1250 1335 1405 1066 1203 1313 1400 1472 1123 1264 1377 1468 1542
1275 996 1096 1175 1239 947 1078 1181 1264 1331 1031 1167 1275 1361 1432 1087 1227 1338 1427 1501 1144 1289 1404 1496 1571
1300 1017 1118 1199 1264 966 1100 1205 1289 1357 1050 1190 1300 1388 1460 1107 1250 1364 1455 1529 1166 1313 1430 1524 1600
1325 1038 1141 1223 1289 986 1122 1229 1314 1383 1070 1213 1325 1414 1487 1128 1274 1390 1482 1557 1187 1338 1457 1552 1629
LANDING

1350 1060 1164 1247 1314 1005 1144 1253 1339 1409 1090 1236 1350 1440 1514 1148 1298 1415 1509 1585 1208 1362 1484 1580 1659
CHAPTER 4

1375 944 1081 1187 1271 1339 1024 1166 1277 1364 1435 1110 1259 1375 1467 1541 1168 1322 1441 1536 1613 1229 1386 1511 1608 1688
PERFORMANCE

1400 962 1102 1210 1295 1364 1043 1188 1301 1389 1461 1130 1282 1400 1493 1568 1189 1345 1467 1563 1641 1250 1411 1537 1636 1717

DHC-8 Series 400


1425 981 1123 1233 1319 1388 1062 1210 1324 1414 1487 1150 1305 1425 1519 1596 1210 1369 1493 1590 1669 1271 1436 1564 1664 1746
1450 999 1144 1256 1343 1413 1081 1232 1348 1439 1513 1170 1328 1450 1545 1623 1230 1393 1519 1617 1697 1292 1460 1590 1692 1775

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1475 1018 1165 1278 1366 1438 1100 1254 1372 1464 1539 1190 1351 1475 1572 1650 1251 1417 1545 1644 1726 1314 1485 1617 1720 1804
1500 1036 1186 1301 1390 1462 1119 1276 1396 1489 1565 1210 1374 1500 1598 1677 1272 1440 1570 1671 1754 1335 1510 1643 1748 1833
1525 1055 1207 1324 1414 1487 1139 1298 1420 1514 1590 1230 1397 1525 1624 1704 1292 1464 1596 1699 1782 1356 1534 1670 1776
1550 1073 1229 1347 1438 1512 1158 1320 1444 1539 1616 1250 1420 1550 1650 1732 1313 1488 1622 1726 1810 1378 1559 1697 1804
1575 1091 1250 1369 1462 1536 1177 1342 1467 1564 1642 1270 1444 1575 1677 1759 1334 1512 1648 1753 1838 1399 1583 1724 1832
1600 1110 1271 1392 1486 1561 1196 1364 1491 1589 1668 1291 1467 1600 1703 1786 1354 1536 1674 1780 1420 1608 1751
1625 1128 1292 1415 1510 1585 1215 1386 1515 1614 1693 1311 1490 1625 1729 1813 1375 1560 1700 1807 1442 1633 1777
1650 1147 1313 1438 1534 1610 1235 1409 1539 1639 1719 1331 1513 1650 1755 1840 1396 1584 1726 1834 1463 1658 1804
1675 1165 1334 1460 1557 1634 1254 1431 1562 1664 1745 1351 1537 1675 1782 1416 1608 1751 1485 1683 1831

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 1 - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope 10° FLAPS (cont’d)
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1700 1184 1356 1483 1581 1659 1273 1453 1586 1688 1770 1371 1560 1700 1808 1437 1632 1777 1507 1708
1725 1202 1377 1506 1604 1683 1292 1475 1610 1713 1796 1391 1583 1725 1834 1458 1656 1803 1528 1733
1750 1221 1398 1529 1628 1707 1312 1497 1634 1738 1821 1412 1606 1750 1479 1680 1829 1549 1757
1775 1239 1419 1551 1651 1732 1331 1519 1657 1763 1847 1432 1629 1775 1500 1704 1855 1571 1782
1800 1258 1440 1574 1675 1756 1350 1541 1681 1787 1452 1653 1800 1521 1729 1593 1807
1825 1276 1462 1596 1699 1780 1370 1564 1705 1812 1473 1676 1825 1542 1753 1614 1832
1850 1295 1483 1619 1722 1804 1389 1586 1729 1837 1493 1700 1850 1563 1777 1636 1857
1875 1313 1504 1642 1746 1828 1409 1608 1752 1513 1723 1584 1801 1658
1900 1332 1525 1664 1769 1852 1428 1630 1776 1534 1746 1605 1825 1680
1925 1351 1546 1687 1792 1448 1652 1800 1554 1770 1626 1849 1702
1950 1369 1568 1709 1816 1467 1675 1823 1575 1793 1647 1723
1975 1388 1589 1732 1839 1486 1697 1847 1595 1816 1668 1745
2000 1406 1610 1754 1506 1719 1615 1840 1690 1767
2025 1425 1631 1777 1525 1741 1636 1711 1789
2050 1444 1652 1799 1545 1763 1656 1732 1811

Print Date: 2021-05-03


LANDING

2075 1462 1673 1822 1564 1786 1677 1754 1833


CHAPTER 4

2100 1481 1694 1844 1584 1808 1698 1775 1855


PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2125 1500 1716 1604 1830 1718 1796
2150 1519 1737 1623 1852 1739 1817
2175 1537 1758 1643 1760 1839
2200 1556 1779 1662 1780
2225 1575 1800 1682 1801
2250 1593 1821 1702 1822
2275 1612 1843 1721 1842
2300 1631 1741

METRIC
4.4-3

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 1a. Landing/Dispatch - LDA corrected for wind and slope [m]
4.4-4

15° FLAPS

METRIC
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
LD
A Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 907 962 918 986 1043 915 1000 1071 1130 968 1056 1129 1190 918 1023 1113 1188 1251
1025 931 987 942 1011 1069 938 1025 1097 1158 886 992 1082 1156 1219 938 1047 1139 1216 1280
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1050 888 956 1013 966 1036 1095 960 1050 1124 1185 906 1015 1107 1183 1247 959 1071 1166 1244 1309
1075 911 980 1038 902 990 1061 1122 983 1075 1150 1213 927 1039 1133 1210 1275 980 1095 1192 1272 1339
1100 934 1005 1063 924 1014 1087 1148 894 1006 1100 1176 1241 947 1062 1159 1238 1304 1001 1119 1219 1300 1368
1125 957 1029 1089 946 1037 1112 1175 914 1029 1125 1203 1268 967 1086 1185 1265 1332 1021 1144 1245 1328 1398
1150 890 980 1053 1114 968 1061 1137 1201 933 1052 1150 1230 1296 987 1109 1210 1292 1360 1042 1168 1272 1356 1427
1175 911 1003 1077 1139 990 1085 1163 1227 953 1075 1175 1256 1323 1007 1133 1236 1319 1389 1063 1192 1298 1385 1456
1200 932 1026 1102 1164 891 1012 1109 1188 1253 973 1098 1200 1283 1350 1028 1157 1262 1347 1417 1084 1216 1325 1413 1485
1225 953 1049 1126 1189 910 1033 1133 1213 1279 992 1121 1225 1309 1378 1048 1180 1288 1374 1445 1105 1241 1351 1441 1514
1250 974 1072 1150 1214 929 1055 1157 1238 1305 1012 1144 1250 1335 1405 1069 1204 1313 1401 1473 1126 1265 1378 1469 1543
1275 995 1095 1174 1239 948 1077 1181 1264 1331 1032 1167 1275 1361 1432 1089 1227 1339 1428 1502 1147 1289 1405 1497 1572
1300 890 1017 1118 1198 1264 967 1099 1205 1289 1357 1052 1190 1300 1388 1460 1109 1251 1365 1456 1530 1168 1314 1432 1525 1602
1325 908 1038 1141 1222 1289 987 1121 1229 1314 1383 1072 1213 1325 1414 1487 1130 1275 1391 1483 1558 1189 1338 1458 1553 1631
1350 926 1059 1163 1246 1314 1006 1143 1253 1339 1409 1092 1236 1350 1440 1515 1150 1299 1417 1510 1586 1210 1363 1485 1581 1660
LANDING

1375 945 1080 1186 1270 1338 1025 1165 1276 1364 1435 1111 1259 1375 1467 1542 1171 1322 1442 1537 1614 1231 1388 1511 1609
CHAPTER 4

1400 963 1101 1209 1294 1363 1044 1188 1300 1389 1461 1131 1282 1400 1493 1569 1191 1346 1468 1564 1642 1252 1412 1538 1637
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1425 981 1122 1232 1318 1388 1062 1210 1324 1414 1487 1151 1305 1425 1519 1596 1212 1370 1494 1591 1670 1273 1437 1564 1665
1450 999 1143 1255 1342 1413 1081 1232 1348 1439 1513 1171 1328 1450 1545 1623 1232 1394 1520 1618 1294 1461 1591

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1475 1018 1164 1278 1366 1437 1101 1254 1372 1464 1539 1191 1351 1475 1572 1650 1253 1418 1545 1645 1315 1486 1618
1500 1036 1186 1300 1389 1462 1120 1276 1395 1489 1564 1211 1374 1500 1598 1678 1273 1442 1571 1672 1337 1510 1644
1525 1055 1207 1323 1413 1487 1139 1298 1419 1514 1590 1231 1397 1525 1624 1294 1465 1597 1358 1535 1671
1550 1073 1228 1346 1437 1511 1158 1320 1443 1538 1616 1251 1420 1550 1650 1315 1489 1623 1380 1559
1575 1092 1249 1369 1461 1536 1178 1342 1467 1563 1642 1271 1444 1575 1677 1335 1513 1649 1401 1584
1600 1110 1270 1391 1485 1560 1197 1364 1491 1588 1668 1292 1467 1600 1356 1537 1674 1423 1609
1625 1128 1291 1414 1509 1585 1216 1386 1514 1613 1312 1490 1625 1377 1561 1444 1634
1650 1147 1313 1437 1532 1609 1235 1408 1538 1638 1332 1513 1650 1398 1585 1466 1659
1675 1165 1334 1460 1556 1634 1255 1430 1562 1663 1352 1537 1675 1419 1609 1487 1684

(Cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 1a. Landing/Dispatch - LDA corrected for wind and slope [m] 15° FLAPS (cont’d)
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind

AOM
LD
A Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1700 1184 1355 1482 1580 1658 1274 1452 1586 1372 1560 1440 1633 1508
1725 1202 1376 1505 1603 1683 1293 1475 1609 1392 1583 1460 1657 1530
1750 1221 1397 1527 1627 1312 1497 1633 1413 1606 1481 1681 1551
1775 1239 1418 1550 1651 1332 1519 1657 1433 1629 1502 1573
1800 1258 1440 1573 1674 1351 1541 1681 1453 1653 1523 1595
1825 1277 1461 1595 1370 1563 1474 1676 1544 1616
1850 1295 1482 1618 1390 1585 1494 1565 1638
1875 1314 1503 1641 1409 1608 1514 1586 1660
1900 1332 1524 1663 1429 1630 1535 1607 1682
1925 1351 1545 1686 1448 1652 1555 1628
1950 1369 1566 1468 1674 1576 1649
1975 1388 1588 1487 1596 1671
2000 1407 1609 1507 1617
2025 1425 1630 1526 1637
2050 1444 1652 1546 1658
2075 1463 1673 1565 1679

Print Date: 2021-05-03


LANDING

2100 1481 1585


CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

2125 1500 1604

DHC-8 Series 400


2150 1519 1624
2175 1537 1644
2200 1556 1663
2225 1575 1683
2250 1594
2275
2300

METRIC
4.4-5

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.4-6

METRIC
Table 1b - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope 35° FLAPS
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1000 843 910 965 837 918 987 1045 815 915 1000 1072 1131 865 968 1055 1129 1191 917 1022 1112 1188 1251
1025 786 866 934 990 858 942 1013 1071 834 937 1025 1098 1159 885 991 1081 1157 1219 937 1046 1138 1216 1280
1050 807 889 958 1016 778 880 966 1038 1097 854 960 1050 1125 1187 905 1014 1107 1184 1247 958 1070 1165 1244 1309
1075 828 913 983 1041 797 902 990 1063 1124 873 983 1075 1151 1214 925 1038 1133 1211 1276 978 1094 1191 1272 1339
1100 849 936 1007 1066 816 924 1014 1089 1150 893 1006 1100 1178 1242 945 1061 1158 1238 1304 999 1118 1218 1300 1368
1125 870 959 1031 1091 835 946 1038 1114 1176 912 1029 1125 1204 1269 965 1085 1184 1265 1332 1020 1142 1244 1328 1397
1150 781 891 982 1056 1116 853 968 1062 1139 1203 932 1052 1150 1230 1297 985 1109 1210 1292 1361 1040 1167 1271 1356 1426
1175 799 912 1005 1080 1142 872 990 1086 1164 1229 952 1075 1175 1257 1324 1006 1132 1235 1319 1389 1061 1191 1297 1384 1456
1200 817 933 1028 1104 1167 891 1012 1110 1190 1255 971 1097 1200 1283 1352 1026 1156 1261 1346 1417 1081 1215 1323 1412
1225 835 954 1051 1128 1192 910 1034 1134 1215 1281 991 1120 1225 1310 1379 1046 1179 1287 1374 1446 1102 1239 1350 1440
1250 853 976 1073 1152 1217 929 1056 1158 1240 1308 1011 1143 1250 1336 1407 1066 1203 1312 1401 1123 1264 1377
1275 871 997 1096 1177 1242 948 1078 1182 1265 1334 1030 1166 1275 1362 1434 1087 1226 1338 1428 1144 1288 1403
1300 890 1018 1119 1201 1267 967 1100 1206 1290 1360 1050 1189 1300 1389 1107 1250 1364 1456 1165 1312 1430
1325 908 1039 1142 1225 1292 986 1122 1230 1316 1386 1070 1212 1325 1415 1127 1273 1390 1186 1336 1456
LANDING

1350 926 1060 1165 1249 1317 1005 1144 1254 1341 1412 1090 1235 1350 1441 1148 1297 1416 1207 1361
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1375 945 1081 1188 1273 1342 1024 1166 1278 1366 1438 1110 1258 1375 1168 1321 1441 1228 1385
PERFORMANCE

1400 963 1102 1211 1297 1366 1043 1188 1301 1391 1130 1281 1400 1189 1344 1249 1410

DHC-8 Series 400


1425 981 1123 1234 1321 1391 1062 1210 1325 1416 1149 1304 1425 1209 1368 1270 1434
1450 1000 1145 1257 1345 1416 1081 1232 1349 1441 1169 1327 1450 1229 1392 1291

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1475 1018 1166 1280 1369 1441 1100 1254 1373 1189 1350 1250 1416 1312
1500 1036 1187 1303 1393 1119 1276 1397 1209 1374 1270 1440 1333
1525 1054 1208 1325 1417 1138 1298 1421 1229 1397 1291 1354
1550 1073 1229 1348 1441 1157 1320 1445 1249 1420 1311 1376
1575 1091 1250 1371 1176 1342 1269 1443 1332 1397
1600 1109 1272 1394 1196 1364 1289 1353 1418
1625 1128 1293 1417 1215 1386 1309 1373 1440
1650 1146 1314 1440 1234 1409 1329 1394
1675 1165 1335 1253 1431 1350 1415

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
AOM
Table 1b - LDA [m] corrected for Wind and Slope 35° FLAPS (cont’d)
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1700 1183 1356 1272 1453 1370 1436
1725 1202 1377 1292 1390 1457
1750 1220 1399 1311 1410
1775 1239 1420 1330 1430
1800 1257 1441 1350 1450
1825 1276 1369
1850 1294 1388
1875 1313 1408
1900 1332 1427
1925 1350 1446
1950 1369
1975 1388
2000 1406
2025 1425
2050 1444

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2075
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2100
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2125
2150
2175
2200
2225
2250
2275
2300

METRIC
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4.4-8 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LANDING

Table 2 - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

LDA PA [ft]
[m] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
1000 19570 18464 - - - -
1025 20312 19181 - - - -
1050 21057 19883 18766 - - -
1075 21803 20590 19431 - - -
1100 22552 21299 20096 18959 - -
1125 23302 22008 20767 19589 18381 -
1150 24053 22717 21439 20219 19052 -
1175 24804 23426 22110 20846 19644 18489
1200 25554 24134 22778 21474 20237 19050
1225 26305 24843 23445 22102 20832 19612
1250 27055 25552 24113 22733 21427 20172
1275 27806 26261 24780 23364 22022 20729
1300 (28557) 26970 25448 23995 22610 21287
1325 (29308) 27678 26116 24623 23199 21844
1350 (29574) (28386) 26784 25250 23788 22400
1375 - (29094) 27451 25878 24377 22954
1400 - (29574) 28114 26502 24966 23509
1425 - - (28777) 27126 25555 24063
1450 - - (29440) 27751 26144 24613
1475 - - (29574) (28376) 26729 25162
1500 - - - (29001) 27315 25712
1525 - - - (29574) 27901 26259
1550 - - - - (28487) 26803
1575 - - - - (29073) 27347
1600 - - - - (29574) 27891

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing mass.

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CHAPTER 4 4.4-9
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2a - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

LDA PA [ft]
[m] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
1000 21653 20464 - - - -
1025 22474 21235 20038 - - -
1050 23300 22005 20769 19594 - -
1075 24126 22781 21501 20287 - -
1100 24946 23557 22234 20978 19766 -
1125 25767 24335 22970 21670 20416 -
1150 26595 25117 23706 22362 21069 19839
1175 27427 25898 24442 23054 21721 20454
1200 (28259) 26679 25178 23745 22376 21068
1225 (29091) 27460 25914 24440 23032 21682
1250 (29574) (28241) 26650 25136 23688 22296
1275 - (29022) 27386 25832 24342 22910
1300 - (29574) (28122) 26525 24995 23524
1325 - - (28858) 27217 25647 24139
1350 - - (29574) 27908 26298 24753
1375 - - - (28599) 26947 25367
1400 - - - (29290) 27595 25981
1425 - - - (29574) (28243) 26588
1450 - - - - (28891) 27196
1475 - - - - (29539) 27804
1500 - - - - (29574) (28412)
1525 - - - - - (29020)
1550 - - - - - (29574)
1575 - - - - - -
1600 - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing mass.

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4.4-10 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LANDING

Table 2b - Maximum Landing Mass [kg] for Landing Distance Available - Dispatch - 35° FLAPS DS8400/752

LDA PA [ft]
[m] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
1000 24217 22872 21583 20359 - -
1025 25136 23742 22403 21135 19901 -
1050 26055 24612 23229 21911 20642 -
1075 26981 25482 24055 22687 21373 20130
1100 27907 26358 24881 23462 22106 20822
1125 (28833) 27241 25707 24240 22841 21514
1150 (29574) (28124) 26537 25021 23578 22205
1175 - (29007) 27369 25802 24316 22897
1200 - (29574) (28201) 26588 25057 23589
1225 - - (29033) 27374 25797 24282
1250 - - (29574) (28160) 26535 24978
1275 - - - (28946) 27271 25674
1300 - - - (29574) 28007 26368
1325 - - - - (28743) 27060
1350 - - - - (29479) 27752
1375 - - - - (29574) (28444)
1400 - - - - - (29136)
1425 - - - - - (29574)
1450 - - - - - -
1475 - - - - - -
1500 - - - - - -
1525 - - - - - -
1550 - - - - - -
1575 - - - - - -
1600 - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of maximum landing mass.

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CHAPTER 4 4.4-11
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.4.3 Requirements for Actual Landing

Before commencing the approach, the flight compartment crew shall also verify that - based upon the runway
condition report(s) - the Landing Distance requirements are met.

To calculate the required Landing Distance (for actual landing - not for dispatch purposes) the following
scheme will apply:

a. unfactored Landing Distance - corrected for at least the Wind (correction of the Slope is optional)

plus (+)

b. correction factor for CONTAMINATED runway (when applicable)


= CORRECTED / UNFACTORED LANDING DISTANCE, multiplied with the 1.15 operational factor
= REQUIRED DISTANCE FOR ACTUAL LANDING

Remark: This distance shall never be less than the distance as required for dispatch purposes
(see Sub-Chapter 4.4.2).
It should be remembered that the dispatch requirements do consider the 1.43 factor
(= 100 / 70) and - eventually an additional 1.15 factor for wet runways.

Example: Unfactored dry distance 800 m dispatch = 1143 m / Dry (= 800 x 1.43) or
= 1316 m / Wet (= 1144 x 1.15).

Therefore, the same 800 m unfactored “dry distance” must for actual landing be corrected by the applicable
correction for the kind of contamination (see Sub-Chapter 4.4.3.3, Table 2) and than be multiplied with the 1.15
operational factor.

4.4.3.1 Unfactored Landing Distances

Tables 1, 2 and 3 show the unfactored landing distance (the distance from 50 ft above threshold without any
correction).

Table 1 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] - Flaps 10°


Table 2 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] - Flaps 15°
Table 3 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] - Flaps 35°

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4.4-12 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LANDING

Table 1 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Landing MASS PA [ft]


[kg] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
18000 671 697 724 753 785 818
18500 675 701 728 757 789 823
19000 686 713 741 771 803 838
19500 698 725 754 785 818 854
20000 710 738 767 799 833 870
20500 722 750 781 813 848 885
21000 734 763 794 827 862 901
21500 745 775 807 841 877 917
22000 757 787 820 855 892 932
22500 769 800 833 869 907 948
23000 780 812 846 882 922 964
23500 792 824 859 896 936 980
24000 804 837 872 910 951 995
24500 815 849 885 924 966 1011
25000 827 861 898 938 981 1027
25500 839 874 911 952 996 1043
26000 850 886 924 966 1011 1059
26500 862 898 938 980 1026 1075
27000 874 911 951 994 1041 1091
27500 885 923 964 1008 1056 1107
28123 900 938 980 1025 1074 1127
(28500) 909 948 990 1036 1086 1140
(29000) 920 960 1003 1050 1101 1156
(29574) 934 974 1019 1066 1118 1174

Maximum Landing Mass = 28123 kg

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Multiply the above landing distances by a factor of 1.25.

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are for interpolation purposes only.

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CHAPTER 4 4.4-13
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Landing MASS PA [ft]


[kg] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
18000 651 675 701 729 759 791
18500 652 676 702 731 760 793
19000 653 677 704 732 762 794
19500 654 678 705 733 763 796
20000 664 689 717 745 776 810
20500 675 701 729 758 790 824
21000 686 712 741 771 803 838
21500 697 724 752 783 817 852
22000 707 735 764 796 830 867
22500 718 746 776 808 843 881
23000 729 757 788 821 857 895
23500 739 769 800 834 870 909
24000 750 780 812 846 883 924
24500 760 791 824 859 897 938
25000 771 802 836 872 910 952
25500 782 814 848 884 924 966
26000 792 825 860 897 937 981
26500 803 836 871 909 950 995
27000 814 847 883 922 964 1009
27500 824 858 895 935 977 1024
28123 837 872 910 950 994 1042
(28500) 845 881 919 960 1004 1053
(29000) 856 892 931 973 1018 1067
(29574) 868 905 944 987 1034 1084

Maximum Landing Mass = 28123 kg

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Multiply the above landing distances by a factor of 1.25.

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are for interpolation purposes only.

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4.4-14 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LANDING

Table 3 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] 35° FLAPS DS8400/752

Landing MASS PA [ft]


[kg] SL 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
18000 612 635 658 684 711 740
18500 613 635 659 685 712 741
19000 613 636 660 685 713 742
19500 614 636 660 686 713 743
20000 619 642 666 692 720 749
20500 628 652 677 703 732 762
21000 638 662 687 714 744 775
21500 648 672 698 726 756 787
22000 657 682 709 737 767 800
22500 667 693 720 748 779 812
23000 677 703 730 760 791 825
23500 686 713 741 771 803 838
24000 696 723 751 782 815 850
24500 705 733 762 793 827 863
25000 715 743 773 805 839 876
25500 724 753 783 816 850 888
26000 734 763 794 827 862 901
26500 743 773 804 838 874 913
27000 753 783 815 849 886 926
27500 762 793 825 860 898 939
28123 774 805 839 874 913 954
(28500) 781 813 846 883 922 964
(29000) 790 822 857 894 933 977
(29574) 801 834 869 906 947 991

Maximum Landing Mass = 28123 kg

Correction for landing performance in Icing Conditions:


Multiply the above landing distances by a factor of 1.20.

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are for interpolation purposes only.

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CHAPTER 4 4.4-15
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.4.3.2 Correction Factors for Wind and Slope

The unfactored distances (as per Sub-Chapter 4.4.4) shall at least be corrected for wind - before adding other
corrections (such as 15% for Wet or Contaminated runways or for system failures).

As already mentioned under Sub-Chapter 4.4.2, regulations do only require the application of Wind correc-
tions.

A Slope correction only needs to be considered for slopes in excess of  2%.

However company standards also call for the application of the relevant Slope corrections.

Table 1 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - Flaps 10°

Table 1a - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - Flaps 15°

Table 1b - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] corrected for Wind and Slope - Flaps 35°

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.4-16

METRIC
Table 1 - Unfactored Landing Distance [m] corrected for Wind and Slope 10° FLAPS
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
Un-
factored -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Slope
LD [m]
600 862 800 739 700 663
625 897 802 834 743 771 684 731 647 693 611
650 931 832 867 772 802 711 762 673 723 637
675 966 861 792 900 800 734 834 738 675 793 700 638 752 662 602
700 1000 891 820 933 828 760 866 766 700 823 726 662 782 688 626
725 1035 921 847 794 966 857 786 735 897 793 725 677 854 753 687 640 812 714 650 604
750 1069 951 874 820 779 999 885 812 760 720 928 820 750 700 662 884 779 711 662 626 841 739 673 626 590
775 1104 980 901 845 803 1032 914 838 785 744 960 847 775 724 685 915 806 735 685 648 871 765 697 648 612
800 1138 1010 929 871 828 1065 942 864 809 768 991 874 800 747 708 945 832 760 709 670 901 791 720 671 633
825 1173 1040 956 897 853 1098 971 890 834 792 1023 902 825 771 731 976 858 784 732 692 930 816 744 693 655
850 1207 1070 983 923 878 1130 999 917 859 816 1054 929 850 795 753 1006 885 808 755 714 959 842 768 715 676
875 1241 1099 1011 949 903 1163 1028 943 884 839 1085 956 875 818 776 1036 911 832 778 736 988 867 791 738 698
900 1276 1129 1038 975 927 1196 1056 969 908 863 1116 983 900 842 799 1066 937 857 801 759 1017 893 815 760 719
LANDING

925 1310 1159 1066 1001 952 1228 1084 995 933 887 1147 1010 925 866 822 1096 964 881 824 781 1047 918 838 782 741
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950 1344 1189 1093 1027 977 1261 1113 1022 958 911 1178 1037 950 890 844 1126 990 905 847 803 1076 943 862 805 762
PERFORMANCE

975 1379 1219 1120 1053 1002 1294 1141 1048 983 935 1209 1064 975 913 867 1156 1016 930 870 825 1104 969 885 827 784

DHC-8 Series 400


1000 1413 1248 1148 1079 1027 1326 1170 1074 1008 959 1240 1091 1000 937 890 1186 1042 954 893 847 1133 994 909 850 805
1025 1447 1278 1175 1105 1052 1359 1198 1100 1033 983 1270 1118 1025 961 913 1215 1068 978 916 869 1162 1020 932 872 827

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1050 1308 1203 1131 1078 1226 1126 1058 1007 1145 1050 985 936 1094 1002 939 892 1045 956 894 849
1075 1338 1231 1157 1103 1255 1153 1083 1031 1172 1075 1008 959 1120 1026 962 914 1070 979 917 870
1100 1367 1258 1184 1128 1283 1179 1108 1055 1199 1100 1032 982 1146 1051 985 936 1095 1003 939 892

AOM
AOM
Table 1a. Unfactored landing distance corrected for wind and slope 15° FLAPS
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
Un-
factored -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%

Slope
LD [m]
600 861 772 799 714 737 656 698 619 660 584
625 895 802 739 832 743 682 769 683 625 729 646 589 691 609 554
650 930 832 766 866 771 708 801 711 650 760 672 613 721 635 578
675 965 861 793 744 899 800 734 687 833 738 675 630 791 699 638 594 751 661 602 559
700 999 891 820 769 932 828 760 711 864 765 700 653 821 725 662 617 780 687 625 581
725 1034 921 847 795 755 965 857 786 736 697 896 793 725 677 640 852 752 686 639 604 810 713 649 603 568
750 1069 951 875 821 779 998 885 812 760 721 927 820 750 700 663 883 778 711 662 626 840 739 673 626 590
775 1103 981 902 846 804 1031 914 838 785 745 959 847 775 724 685 913 805 735 685 648 869 764 696 648 611
800 1138 1010 929 872 829 1064 942 865 810 768 990 874 800 748 708 944 831 759 708 670 899 790 720 670 633
825 1172 1040 957 898 854 1097 971 891 835 792 1022 902 825 771 731 974 858 783 731 692 928 816 743 693 654
850 1207 1070 984 924 878 1130 999 917 859 816 1053 929 850 795 753 1004 884 808 754 714 958 841 767 715 676
875 1241 1100 1011 949 903 1162 1028 943 884 839 1084 956 875 819 776 1035 910 832 777 736 987 867 791 737 697
900 1275 1130 1039 975 928 1195 1056 969 909 863 1115 983 900 842 798 1065 937 856 800 758 1016 892 814 760 718

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LANDING

925 1310 1160 1066 1001 953 1228 1085 996 933 887 1146 1010 925 866 821 1095 963 881 823 780 1045 917 838 782 740
CHAPTER 4

950 1344 1189 1094 1027 978 1260 1113 1022 958 911 1177 1037 950 890 844 1125 989 905 846 802 1074 943 861 804 762
PERFORMANCE

975 1219 1121 1053 1003 1142 1048 983 935 1064 975 913 867 1015 929 869 824 968 885 827 783

DHC-8 Series 400


1000 1249 1149 1079 1028 1170 1074 1008 959 1091 1000 937 890 1042 953 892 847 994 908 849 805
1025 1279 1176 1106 1053 1199 1101 1033 983 1118 1025 961 913 1068 977 915 869 1019 931 871 826
1050 1309 1204 1132 1078 1227 1127 1058 1007 1145 1050 985 936 1094 1002 938 891 1044 955 894 848
1075 1338 1231 1158 1103 1255 1153 1083 1031 1172 1075 1008 959 1120 1026 961 913 1069 979 916 869
1100 1259 1184 1128 1180 1108 1055 1100 1032 982 1050 984 935 1002 938 891

METRIC
4.4-17

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.4-18

METRIC
Table 1b. Unfactored landing distance corrected for wind and slope 35° FLAPS
WIND 10 kt Tail Wind 5 kt Tail Wind 0 - Wind 10 kt Head Wind 20 kt Head Wind
Un-
factored -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Slope
LD [m]
600 860 771 710 666 799 713 655 612 738 656 600 559 699 619 565 525 662 584 531 492
625 895 801 738 691 656 833 742 681 637 603 770 683 625 582 550 730 646 589 548 516 692 610 555 514 483
650 930 831 765 717 680 866 771 707 661 626 802 711 650 606 572 761 673 614 571 538 722 636 578 536 504
675 965 861 792 742 705 899 799 733 686 650 834 738 675 629 595 793 699 638 594 560 753 662 602 559 526
700 999 890 819 768 729 932 828 759 710 673 866 766 700 653 617 823 726 662 616 582 782 688 626 581 547
725 1034 920 846 793 753 965 856 786 735 697 897 793 725 676 640 854 753 687 639 604 812 714 649 603 568
750 1068 950 873 819 778 999 885 812 759 720 929 820 750 700 662 885 779 711 662 625 842 739 673 625 590
775 1103 979 901 844 802 1032 913 838 784 743 960 847 775 723 685 915 806 735 685 647 872 765 697 648 611
800 1137 1009 928 870 827 1065 942 864 809 767 992 875 800 747 707 946 832 760 708 669 901 791 721 670 632
825 1039 955 896 851 971 890 833 791 902 825 771 730 859 784 731 691 817 744 693 654
850 1069 982 922 876 999 916 858 814 929 850 794 752 885 808 754 713 843 768 715 675
875 1099 1010 947 901 1027 942 883 838 956 875 818 775 911 833 777 735 868 791 737 697
900 1128 1037 973 926 1056 968 907 862 983 900 842 798 938 857 800 757 894 815 760 719
LANDING

925 1158 1064 999 950 1084 995 932 886 1010 925 865 821 964 881 823 780 919 839 782 740
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950 1092 1025 975 1021 957 909 950 889 843 905 846 802 862 805 761
PERFORMANCE

975 1119 1051 1000 1047 982 933 975 913 866 930 869 824 886 827 783

DHC-8 Series 400


1000 1147 1077 1025 1073 1007 957 1000 937 889 954 892 846 909 850 805
1025 1103 1050 1032 981 960 912 916 869 872 826

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1050 1129 1075 1057 1005 984 935 939 891 894 848
1075 1155 1101 1082 1029 1008 958 962 913 917 870
1100 1126 1053 981 935 891

AOM
CHAPTER 4 4.4-19
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.4.3.3 Corrections for Contaminated Runways

NOTE: The data presented under this Sub-Chapter refers to Supplement 37 of the AFM.

For CONTAMINATED runways add the corrections, as presented on the following page, for the applicable
WED / Landing.
1. Deceleration assumes both engines operating and the use of discing during stopping.
2. Landing on Wet or Contaminated Runways is permitted with 10°, 15° or 35° Flaps.
3. Also remember that the sum of:
unfactored Landing Distance (corrected for Wind and Slope)
+ corrections for Contaminated Runways
= corrected unfactored Landing Distance
This distance must be factored with an operational factor of 1.15 for Actual Landing.

Table 1 - Calculation of WED for Landing [mm]

Depth of Contaminate Specific Gravity of Contaminate


[mm] 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.4 6.0
8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.0
10 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
12 2.4 3.6 4.8 6.0 7.2 8.4 9.6 10.8 12.0
14 2.8 4.2 5.6 7.0 8.4 9.8 11.2 12.6 14.0
16 3.2 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.8 14.4 16.0
18 3.6 5.4 7.2 9.0 10.8 12.6 14.4 16.2 18.0
20 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0
22 4.4 6.6 8.8 11.0 13.2 15.4 17.6 19.8 22.0
24 4.8 7.2 9.6 12.0 14.4 16.8 19.2 21.6 24.0
26 5.2 7.8 10.4 13.0 15.6 18.2 20.8 23.4 26.0
28 5.6 8.4 11.2 14.0 16.8 19.6 22.4 25.2 28.0
30 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 21.0 24.0 27.0 30.0
32 6.4 9.6 12.8 16.0 19.2 22.4 25.6 28.8 32.0
34 6.8 10.2 13.6 17.0 20.4 23.8 27.2 30.6 34.0
36 7.2 10.8 14.4 18.0 21.6 25.2 28.8 32.4 36.0
38 7.6 11.4 15.2 19.0 22.8 26.6 30.4 34.2 38.0
40 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 40.0
42 8.4 12.6 16.8 21.0 25.2 29.4 33.6 37.8 42.0
44 8.8 13.2 17.6 22.0 26.4 30.8 35.2 39.6 44.0
46 9.2 13.8 18.4 23.0 27.6 32.2 36.8 41.4 46.0
48 9.6 14.4 19.2 24.0 28.8 33.6 38.4 43.2 48.0
50 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0
55 11.0 16.5 22.0 27.5 33.0 38.5 44.0 49.5 55.0
60 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0 42.0 48.0 54.0 60.0
65 13.0 19.5 26.0 32.5 39.0 45.5 52.0 58.5 65.0
70 14.0 21.0 28.0 35.0 42.0 49.0 56.0 63.0 70.0
75 15.0 22.5 30.0 37.5 45.0 52.5 60.0 67.5 75.0

NOTES: Maximum permitted WED = 15 mm


Maximum permitted depth of contaminate = 60 mm

When using the above Table for take-off with V1 = VR, in absence of reported values of specific
gravity, use the maximum value for each contaminate type.

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


Table 2 - Corrections for Wet and Contaminated Runways [m] ALL FLAPS SETTINGS
4.4-20

Unfactored Standing Water / Slush / Loose Snow Standing Water / Slush / Loose Snow
Wet RWY Compacted Snow Wet Ice

METRIC
Landing WED = 0 mm WED = 15 mm
Distance
(Dry RWY) 1,15 factor VREF VREF + 5 VREF + 10 VREF VREF + 5 VREF + 10 VREF VREF + 5 VREF + 10 VREF VREF + 5 VREF + 10
650 100 400 490 580 340 430 515 300 390 475 695 795 895
675 105 435 525 615 365 455 545 320 410 495 745 845 945
700 105 465 560 650 395 485 575 340 430 520 790 895 995
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

725 110 500 590 685 420 510 600 365 455 545 835 940 1045
750 115 530 625 720 445 535 630 385 475 565 885 990 1095
775 120 560 660 755 470 565 660 405 495 590 930 1040 1150
800 120 595 695 790 495 590 690 425 520 610 975 1090 1200
825 125 625 725 830 520 620 715 445 540 635 1025 1135 1250
850 130 660 760 865 545 645 745 465 560 660 1070 1185 1300
875 135 690 795 900 570 670 775 485 585 680 1115 1235 1350
900 135 720 830 935 595 700 800 505 605 705 1165 1285 1405
925 140 755 860 970 620 725 830 525 625 725 1210 1330 1455
950 145 785 895 1005 650 755 860 545 650 750 1255 1380 1505
975 150 820 930 1040 675 780 885 565 670 775 1305 1430 1555
1000 150 850 960 1075 700 805 915 585 690 795 1350 1480 1605
1025 155 880 995 1110 725 835 945 605 715 820 1395 1525 1655
1050 160 915 1030 1145 750 860 975 625 735 840 1445 1575 1710
1075 165 945 1065 1180 775 890 1000 645 755 865 1490 1625 1760
1100 165 975 1095 1215 800 915 1030 665 780 890 1535 1675 1810
LANDING

1125 170 1010 1130 1250 825 940 1060 685 800 910 1585 1725 1860
CHAPTER 4

1150 175 1040 1165 1290 850 970 1085 710 820 935 1630 1770 1910
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


1175 180 1075 1200 1325 875 995 1115 730 845 955 1675 1820 1965
1200 180 1105 1230 1360 905 1025 1145 750 865 980 1725 1870 2015
1225 185 1135 1265 1395 930 1050 1170 770 885 1005 1770 1920 2065

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1250 190 1170 1300 1430 955 1075 1200 790 910 1025 1815 1965 2115
1275 195 1200 1335 1465 980 1105 1230 810 930 1050 1865 2015 2165
1300 195 1235 1365 1500 1005 1130 1260 830 950 1070 1910 2065 2220
1325 200 1265 1400 1535 1030 1160 1285 850 970 1095 1955 2115 2270
1350 205 1295 1435 1570 1055 1185 1315 870 995 1120 - - -
1375 210 1330 1470 1605 1080 1215 1345 890 1015 1140 - - -
1400 210 1360 1500 1640 1105 1240 1370 910 1035 1165 - - -

NOTE: [With MS 4-901204 or MS 4-901304 or MS 4-126306 or MS 4-126293 or MS 4-901326 or MS 4-126337 Not Incorporated,
or with MS IS4Q7600001 Incorporated and MS 4-901204 Not fully Incorporated],
or without a serviceable radio altimeter:
The Unfactored Landing Distance required on a contaminated runway, as shown in Table 2, must be increased by 122 m
for Flap 35° landing only.
The referenced Modification Summaries (MS) refer to the incorporation of the radio altitude information into PSEU / WOW logic for
the Propeller Electronic Controller (PEC).

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CHAPTER 4 4.4-21
PERFORMANCE
LANDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.4.3.4 Example for the Calculation of the “Landing Distance - Actual Landing”

NOTE: Under this Sub-Chapter an example has been worked out to show how the “in-flight landing
requirements” may be met.

Example:

Given:
1) Landing Mass = 27 t
PA = SL
2) Wind = 5 kt Tailwind
Slope = 2% uphill
3) Runway Condition = Compacted Snow
Speed = VREF
4) Flaps 35°

Requested: Landing Distance = ?

Solution:

1st Step
find unfactored Landing Distance for 27 t at SL
(Sub-Chapter 4.4.4, Table 1b)
- result = 753 m

2nd Step
correct this distance (~ 750 m) for 5 kt Tailwind and 2% uphill Slope
(Sub-Chapter 4.4.3.2, Table 1b)
- result = 720 m

3rd Step
find correction for Compacted Snow for standard VREF
(Sub-Chapter 4.4.3.3)
- result [+ 360 + 122 = 482 m]

NOTE: To determine whether the 122 m correction is applicable, see the NOTE from Table 2.

By following those 3 steps we can calculate the required distance to land as follows:

Unfactored Landing Distance / corrected for Wind and Slope (see steps 1 & 2) 720 m
+ correction for Compacted Snow (see step 3) 482 m
= subtotal 1202 m

Multiply this distance with the operational factor (1,15) to obtain required Landing Distance
1202 x 1.15 = 1382 m

Final Result: 1382 m = Landing Distance

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4.4-22 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 LANDING

4.4.4 Unfactored Landing Distance in Abnormal Configurations

Multiply the Unfactored Landing Distance corrected for Wind and Slope (Sub-Chapter 4.4.3) with the following
factors:
Table A
Landing Flap - setting
System Failures
10° 15° 35°
Air data system failure - 1.45 -
Loss of all hydraulic fluid from # 1 or # 2 hydraulic system
AND
Low hydraulic fluid
1.85 1.85 1.85
(for 0° and 5° flaps, the factor is 2.65)
Abnormal flap landing: 0° flaps = 2.0
5° flaps = 2.0
- - -
Brake anti-skid failure 1.7 1.7 1.7
Airframe de-icing system air supply failure or airframe boot failure 1.8 1.8 N/A
Continuous illumination of roll SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 1.35 1.35 1.35
Roll control malfunction (SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 does not illuminate) 1.5 1.5 1.5
Roll control jam (with right control wheel free) 1.40 1.40 N/A
Propeller electronic control malfunction
(both engines in flight idle during stopping)
AND 1.35 1.35 1.35
Illumination of propeller ground range advisory light
(both engines in flight idle during stopping)
One engine inoperative approach and landing
(operating engine in flight idle when stopping)
1.40 1.40 1.50
Elevator control jam 1.35 1.35 N/A
Directional control malfunction
(assuming both engines not in discing during stopping)
1.40 1.40 1.50
Spoiler cable failure 1.40 1.40 N/A

In addition to the applicable factors for System Failures, the following factors do apply when using VREF
speeds in abnormal configurations higher than the normal VREF speeds (Sub-Chapter 4.5.5):
Table B
Speed Corrections
VREF Distance Factor
DRY RWY / VREF 1.0
DRY RWY / VREF + 10 1.2
WET RWY / VREF 1.5
WET RWY / VREF + 10 1.7

Example:
Flapless Landing, · Wet RWY, · VREF, · 0 - Wind, · 0% Slope, · 10° Flaps, · SL, · 26 t Landing Mass:
1st Step: find unfactored / uncorrected distance (Table 1, Sub-Chapter 4.4.3) => 850 m
2nd Step: multiply with the factor for flapless landing (Table A, above) => 850 x 2.0 = 1700 m
rd
3 Step: multiply with the speed / distance correction (Table B, above) => 1700 x 1.5 = 2550 m

NOTE: The factors will not be used for landing on contaminated runways and do not include
operational factors
The above factors may only be used to assess the balance of risk between a hazardous
diversion and a possible landing over-run

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CHAPTER 4 4.5-1
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.5 SPEEDS

4.5.1 General

In this Sub-Chapter the relevant speeds for take-off, approach and landing are presented.
Furthermore the relevant stalling speeds are added.
The take-off speeds only show the VR and the V2 speeds.
As explained under Sub-Chapter 4.1, the tables showing the maximum mass for take-off – versus TODA and
ASDA – are based upon a V1 = VR .
The VR and V2 speeds depend upon the air density.
This is why the 2 speeds are given for a selected temperature / pressure altitude combination.

4.5.1.1 VMCA / VMCG (CAS)

Flaps VMCA VMCG


0° 113 101
5° 98 89
10° 95 89
15° 91 89

4.5.2 Take-Off Speeds

Table 1 - shows the VR speed for 5° Flaps

Table 1a - shows the VR speed for 10° Flaps

Table 1b - shows the VR speed for 15° Flaps

Table 2 - shows the V2 speed for 5° Flaps

Table 2a - shows the V2 speed for 10° Flaps

Table 2b - shows the V2 speed for 15° Flaps

NOTES:
1. As it may be seen from the above tables the influence of the density may be up to 4 kt on
VR and V2 speeds.
Therefore caution shall be exercised when publishing VR and V2 values without considering
the density.
Therefore a speed booklet should show the applicability for the respective density range.
2. No correction to V1, VR and V2 will be required with Ice Protection Systems “ON” except
when at / above 400 ft AGL add 20 kt for 5° Flaps, 10° Flaps and 15° Flaps.
3. Minimum speeds for V1 and VR (KIAS):
5° 10° 15°
Flaps Flaps Flaps
Minimum V1 97 96 96
Minimum VR 108 104 100
4. For V1 wet see Sub-Chapter 4.5.2.1

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4.5-2

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 1 - VR (KIAS) 5° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0
18500 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.3 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0
19000 103.3 102.7 102.4 102.3 102.1 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 104.0 103.4 103.0 102.9 102.7 102.5 102.3 102.1 102.0 102.0
19500 105.0 104.4 104.2 104.1 103.9 103.7 103.5 103.3 103.1 102.9 102.7 105.7 105.2 104.8 104.6 104.5 104.3 104.1 103.9 103.6 103.4
20000 106.8 106.2 106.0 105.8 105.7 105.5 105.3 105.1 104.9 104.6 104.4 107.5 106.9 106.6 106.4 106.2 106.0 105.8 105.6 105.4 105.2
20500 108.4 107.8 107.6 107.5 107.3 107.1 106.9 106.7 106.5 106.3 106.1 109.1 108.6 108.2 108.1 107.9 107.7 107.5 107.3 107.1 106.9
21000 110.1 109.5 109.3 109.1 109.0 108.8 108.6 108.4 108.2 108.0 107.8 110.8 110.3 109.9 109.7 109.5 109.3 109.1 108.9 108.7 108.5
21500 111.7 111.2 110.9 110.8 110.6 110.4 110.2 110.0 109.8 109.6 109.4 112.4 111.9 111.5 111.4 111.2 111.0 110.8 110.6 110.4 110.2
22000 113.4 112.8 112.6 112.5 112.3 112.1 111.9 111.7 111.5 111.3 111.1 114.1 113.6 113.2 113.0 112.9 112.7 112.5 112.3 112.1 111.9
22500 115.0 114.4 114.2 114.0 113.9 113.7 113.5 113.3 113.1 112.9 112.7 115.7 115.1 114.7 114.6 114.4 114.2 114.0 113.8 113.6 113.4
23000 116.5 115.9 115.7 115.6 115.4 115.2 115.0 114.8 114.6 114.4 114.2 117.2 116.7 116.3 116.2 116.0 115.8 115.6 115.4 115.2 115.0
23500 118.1 117.5 117.3 117.1 117.0 116.8 116.6 116.4 116.2 116.0 115.8 118.8 118.3 117.9 117.7 117.6 117.4 117.2 117.0 116.8 116.6
SPEEDS

24000 119.7 119.1 118.9 118.7 118.6 118.4 118.2 118.0 117.8 117.6 117.4 120.4 119.8 119.4 119.3 119.1 118.9 118.7 118.5 118.3 118.1
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 121.2 120.6 120.4 120.2 120.1 119.9 119.7 119.5 119.3 119.1 118.9 121.9 121.3 120.9 120.8 120.6 120.4 120.2 120.0 119.8 119.6

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 122.7 122.1 121.9 121.7 121.6 121.4 121.2 121.0 120.8 120.6 120.4 123.4 122.8 122.4 122.3 122.1 121.9 121.7 121.5 121.3 121.1
25500 124.2 123.6 123.4 123.2 123.1 122.9 122.7 122.5 122.3 122.1 121.9 124.9 124.3 123.9 123.8 123.6 123.4 123.2 123.0 122.8 122.6

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26000 125.7 125.1 124.9 124.7 124.6 124.4 124.2 124.0 123.8 123.6 123.4 126.4 125.8 125.4 125.3 125.1 124.9 124.7 124.5 124.3 124.1
26500 127.1 126.5 126.3 126.2 126.0 125.8 125.6 125.4 125.2 125.0 124.8 127.8 127.3 126.9 126.7 126.6 126.4 126.2 126.0 125.8 125.6
27000 128.5 128.0 127.7 127.6 127.4 127.2 127.0 126.8 126.6 126.4 126.2 129.2 128.7 128.3 128.2 128.0 127.8 127.6 127.4 127.2 127.0
27500 130.0 129.4 129.2 129.0 128.9 128.7 128.5 128.3 128.1 127.9 127.7 130.7 130.1 129.8 129.6 129.4 129.2 129.0 128.8 128.6 128.4
28000 131.4 130.8 130.6 130.5 130.3 130.1 129.9 129.7 129.5 129.3 129.1 132.1 131.6 131.2 131.0 130.9 130.7 130.5 130.3 130.1 129.9
28500 132.9 132.3 132.1 131.9 131.7 131.5 131.3 131.1 130.9 130.7 130.5 133.6 133.0 132.6 132.5 132.3 132.1 131.9 131.7 131.5 131.3
29000 134.3 133.7 133.5 133.3 133.2 133.0 132.8 132.6 132.4 132.2 132.0 135.0 134.5 134.1 133.9 133.7 133.5 133.3 133.1 132.9 132.7
29574 135.9 135.3 135.1 134.9 134.8 134.6 134.4 134.2 134.0 133.8 133.6 136.6 136.1 135.7 135.5 135.4 135.2 135.0 134.7 134.5 134.3

Minimum VR = 108 KIAS

(cont’d on next page)

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(cont’d)

AOM
Table 1 - VR (KIAS) 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.6 102.1 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0
18500 103.1 102.5 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 104.4 103.8 103.2 102.7 102.2 102.1 102.0 102.0 102.0
19000 104.8 104.2 103.8 103.5 103.3 103.1 102.9 102.7 102.5 106.1 105.5 105.0 104.5 104.0 103.8 103.7 103.5 103.3
19500 106.6 106.0 105.5 105.3 105.1 104.8 104.6 104.4 104.2 107.8 107.3 106.7 106.2 105.7 105.6 105.4 105.2 105.0
20000 108.3 107.7 107.3 107.0 106.8 106.6 106.4 106.2 106.0 109.5 109.0 108.4 107.9 107.5 107.3 107.2 107.0 106.8
20500 109.9 109.4 108.9 108.7 108.5 108.3 108.1 107.8 107.6 111.2 110.6 110.1 109.6 109.1 109.0 108.8 108.6 108.4
21000 111.6 111.0 110.6 110.3 110.1 109.9 109.7 109.5 109.3 112.8 112.3 111.7 111.2 110.8 110.6 110.5 110.3 110.1
21500 113.2 112.7 112.2 112.0 111.8 111.6 111.4 111.2 111.0 114.5 113.9 113.4 112.9 112.4 112.3 112.1 111.9 111.7
22000 114.9 114.3 113.9 113.6 113.4 113.2 113.0 112.8 112.6 116.1 115.6 115.0 114.5 114.1 113.9 113.8 113.6 113.4
22500 116.4 115.9 115.4 115.2 115.0 114.8 114.6 114.4 114.2 117.7 117.1 116.6 116.1 115.6 115.5 115.3 115.1 114.9
23000 118.0 117.4 117.0 116.7 116.5 116.3 116.1 115.9 115.7 119.2 118.7 118.1 117.7 117.2 117.0 116.9 116.7 116.5
23500 119.6 119.0 118.6 118.3 118.1 117.9 117.7 117.5 117.3 120.8 120.3 119.7 119.2 118.8 118.6 118.5 118.3 118.1

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SPEEDS

24000 121.1 120.6 120.1 119.9 119.7 119.5 119.3 119.1 118.9 122.4 121.8 121.3 120.8 120.3 120.2 120.0 119.8 119.6
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 122.6 122.1 121.6 121.4 121.2 121.0 120.8 120.6 120.4 123.9 123.3 122.8 122.3 121.8 121.7 121.5 121.3 121.1

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 124.1 123.6 123.1 122.9 122.7 122.5 122.3 122.1 121.9 125.4 124.8 124.3 123.8 123.3 123.2 123.0 122.8 122.6
25500 125.7 125.1 124.6 124.4 124.2 124.0 123.8 123.6 123.4 126.9 126.3 125.8 125.3 124.9 124.7 124.5 124.3 124.1
26000 127.2 126.6 126.1 125.9 125.7 125.5 125.3 125.1 124.9 128.4 127.9 127.3 126.8 126.4 126.2 126.0 125.9 125.6
26500 128.6 128.0 127.6 127.3 127.1 126.9 126.7 126.5 126.3 129.8 129.3 128.7 128.3 127.8 127.6 127.5 127.3 127.1
27000 130.0 129.5 129.0 128.8 128.6 128.4 128.2 128.0 127.8 131.3 130.7 130.2 129.7 129.2 129.1 128.9 128.7 128.5
27500 131.5 130.9 130.4 130.2 130.0 129.8 129.6 129.4 129.2 132.7 132.2 131.6 131.1 130.7 130.5 130.4 130.2 130.0
28000 132.9 132.4 131.9 131.6 131.4 131.2 131.0 130.8 130.6 134.2 133.6 133.0 132.6 132.1 131.9 131.8 131.6 131.4
28500 134.4 133.8 133.3 133.1 132.9 132.7 132.5 132.3 132.1 135.6 135.0 134.5 134.0 133.5 133.4 133.2 133.0 132.8
29000 135.8 135.2 134.8 134.5 134.3 134.1 133.9 133.7 133.5 137.0 136.5 135.9 135.4 135.0 134.8 134.7 134.5 134.3
29574 137.4 136.8 136.4 136.1 135.9 135.7 135.5 135.3 135.1 138.6 138.1 137.5 137.0 136.6 136.4 136.3 136.1 135.9

Minimum VR = 108 KIAS

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.5-3

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
4.5-4

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 1 - VR (KIAS) 5° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 103.3 102.8 102.3 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 102.0 104.6 103.9 103.4 103.0 102.6 102.2 102.0 102.0
18500 105.0 104.5 104.0 103.6 103.1 102.8 102.5 102.3 106.3 105.6 105.1 104.7 104.3 103.9 103.6 103.2
19000 106.7 106.2 105.8 105.3 104.8 104.5 104.3 104.0 108.1 107.3 106.9 106.4 106.0 105.7 105.3 104.9
19500 108.4 108.0 107.5 107.0 106.6 106.2 106.0 105.8 109.8 109.0 108.6 108.1 107.8 107.4 107.0 106.7
20000 110.2 109.7 109.2 108.8 108.3 108.0 107.7 107.5 111.5 110.8 110.3 109.8 109.5 109.1 108.8 108.4
20500 111.8 111.3 110.9 110.4 109.9 109.6 109.4 109.2 113.1 112.4 111.9 111.5 111.1 110.8 110.4 110.1
21000 113.4 113.0 112.5 112.0 111.6 111.3 111.0 110.8 114.7 114.0 113.6 113.1 112.8 112.4 112.1 111.7
21500 115.1 114.6 114.1 113.7 113.2 112.9 112.7 112.5 116.3 115.7 115.2 114.8 114.4 114.0 113.7 113.3
22000 116.7 116.2 115.8 115.3 114.9 114.6 114.3 114.1 118.0 117.3 116.8 116.4 116.0 115.7 115.3 115.0
22500 118.3 117.8 117.3 116.9 116.4 116.1 115.9 115.7 119.5 118.9 118.4 118.0 117.6 117.3 116.9 116.6
23000 119.8 119.4 118.9 118.5 118.0 117.7 117.5 117.3 121.1 120.4 120.0 119.5 119.2 118.8 118.5 118.1
23500 121.4 120.9 120.5 120.0 119.6 119.3 119.0 118.8 122.7 122.0 121.5 121.1 120.7 120.4 120.0 119.7
SPEEDS

24000 123.0 122.5 122.0 121.6 121.1 120.8 120.6 120.4 124.2 123.6 123.1 122.7 122.3 122.0 121.6 121.3
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 124.5 124.0 123.6 123.1 122.6 122.3 122.1 121.9 125.8 125.1 124.6 124.2 123.8 123.5 123.1 122.8

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 126.0 125.5 125.1 124.6 124.2 123.9 123.6 123.4 127.3 126.6 126.1 125.7 125.3 125.0 124.6 124.3
25500 127.5 127.0 126.6 126.1 125.7 125.4 125.1 124.9 128.8 128.1 127.6 127.2 126.8 126.5 126.1 125.8

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26000 129.0 128.5 128.1 127.6 127.2 126.9 126.6 126.4 130.3 129.6 129.1 128.7 128.3 128.0 127.6 127.3
26500 130.4 130.0 129.5 129.1 128.6 128.3 128.1 127.9 131.7 131.0 130.6 130.1 129.8 129.4 129.1 128.7
27000 131.9 131.4 131.0 130.5 130.0 129.7 129.5 129.3 133.2 132.5 132.0 131.6 131.2 130.9 130.5 130.2
27500 133.3 132.9 132.4 131.9 131.5 131.2 130.9 130.7 134.6 133.9 133.5 133.0 132.7 132.3 132.0 131.6
28000 134.8 134.3 133.8 133.4 132.9 132.6 132.4 132.2 136.1 135.4 134.9 134.5 134.1 133.7 133.4 133.0
28500 136.2 135.7 135.3 134.8 134.4 134.1 133.8 133.6 137.5 136.8 136.3 135.9 135.5 135.2 134.8 134.5
29000 137.6 137.2 136.7 136.2 135.8 135.5 135.2 135.0 138.9 138.2 137.8 137.3 137.0 136.6 136.3 135.9
29574 139.2 138.8 138.3 137.8 137.4 137.1 136.8 136.6 140.5 139.8 139.4 138.9 138.6 138.2 137.9 137.5

Minimum VR = 108 KIAS

AOM
AOM
Table 1a - VR (KIAS) 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
18500 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19500 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
20000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
20500 100.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 101.0 100.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
21000 101.8 101.3 101.1 100.9 100.7 100.6 100.4 100.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 102.5 102.0 101.6 101.4 101.3 101.1 101.0 100.8 100.6 100.4
21500 103.4 102.9 102.7 102.5 102.3 102.1 101.9 101.7 101.5 101.3 101.1 104.0 103.5 103.1 103.0 102.8 102.7 102.5 102.3 102.1 101.9
22000 104.9 104.4 104.2 104.0 103.8 103.7 103.5 103.3 103.1 102.9 102.7 105.6 105.1 104.7 104.5 104.4 104.2 104.1 103.9 103.7 103.5
22500 106.4 105.9 105.7 105.5 105.3 105.1 105.0 104.8 104.6 104.4 104.2 107.1 106.5 106.1 106.0 105.8 105.7 105.5 105.3 105.1 104.9
23000 107.8 107.4 107.1 106.9 106.7 106.6 106.4 106.2 106.0 105.8 105.6 108.5 108.0 107.6 107.5 107.3 107.2 107.0 106.8 106.6 106.4
23500 109.3 108.8 108.6 108.4 108.2 108.1 107.9 107.7 107.5 107.3 107.1 110.0 109.5 109.1 108.9 108.8 108.6 108.5 108.3 108.1 107.9

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SPEEDS

24000 110.8 110.3 110.1 109.9 109.7 109.5 109.4 109.2 109.0 108.8 108.6 111.5 110.9 110.5 110.4 110.2 110.1 109.9 109.7 109.5 109.3
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PERFORMANCE

24500 112.2 111.7 111.5 111.3 111.1 111.0 110.8 110.6 110.4 110.2 110.0 112.9 112.3 112.0 111.8 111.7 111.5 111.4 111.2 111.0 110.8

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 113.6 113.2 112.9 112.7 112.5 112.4 112.2 112.0 111.8 111.6 111.4 114.3 113.8 113.4 113.2 113.1 112.9 112.8 112.6 112.4 112.2
25500 115.0 114.6 114.3 114.2 114.0 113.8 113.7 113.5 113.3 113.1 112.9 115.7 115.2 114.8 114.7 114.5 114.4 114.2 114.0 113.8 113.6
26000 116.5 116.0 115.8 115.6 115.4 115.2 115.1 114.9 114.7 114.5 114.3 117.1 116.6 116.2 116.1 115.9 115.8 115.6 115.4 115.2 115.0
26500 117.8 117.4 117.1 116.9 116.8 116.6 116.5 116.3 116.1 115.9 115.7 118.5 118.0 117.6 117.5 117.3 117.2 117.0 116.8 116.6 116.4
27000 119.2 118.7 118.5 118.3 118.1 118.0 117.8 117.6 117.4 117.3 117.1 119.8 119.3 119.0 118.8 118.7 118.5 118.4 118.2 118.0 117.8
27500 120.5 120.1 119.9 119.7 119.5 119.3 119.2 119.0 118.8 118.6 118.4 121.2 120.7 120.3 120.2 120.0 119.9 119.7 119.5 119.4 119.2
28000 121.9 121.5 121.2 121.0 120.9 120.7 120.6 120.4 120.2 120.0 119.8 122.5 122.0 121.7 121.5 121.4 121.3 121.1 120.9 120.7 120.5
28500 123.3 122.8 122.6 122.4 122.2 122.1 121.9 121.8 121.6 121.4 121.2 123.9 123.4 123.0 122.9 122.8 122.6 122.5 122.3 122.1 121.9
29000 124.6 124.2 124.0 123.8 123.6 123.4 123.3 123.1 122.9 122.7 122.6 125.2 124.7 124.4 124.2 124.1 124.0 123.8 123.6 123.4 123.3
29574 126.1 125.7 125.5 125.3 125.1 125.0 124.8 124.7 124.5 124.3 124.1 126.7 126.3 125.9 125.8 125.6 125.5 125.3 125.2 125.0 124.8

Minimum VR = 104 KIAS

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.5-5

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
4.5-6

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 1a - VR (KIAS) 10° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
18500 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19500 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
20000 100.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 101.5 100.9 100.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
20500 101.7 101.2 100.7 100.5 100.3 100.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 103.0 102.4 101.8 101.3 100.9 100.8 100.6 100.4 100.2
21000 103.3 102.7 102.3 102.0 101.8 101.6 101.4 101.3 101.1 104.6 103.9 103.3 102.9 102.5 102.3 102.2 102.0 101.8
21500 104.8 104.3 103.8 103.6 103.4 103.2 103.0 102.8 102.7 106.1 105.5 104.9 104.4 104.0 103.9 103.7 103.5 103.3
22000 106.4 105.8 105.4 105.1 104.9 104.7 104.5 104.4 104.2 107.6 107.0 106.4 106.0 105.6 105.4 105.3 105.1 104.9
22500 107.8 107.3 106.8 106.6 106.4 106.2 106.0 105.9 105.7 109.1 108.5 107.9 107.4 107.0 106.9 106.7 106.5 106.3
23000 109.3 108.8 108.3 108.1 107.9 107.7 107.5 107.3 107.2 110.6 110.0 109.4 108.9 108.5 108.3 108.2 108.0 107.8
23500 110.8 110.2 109.8 109.5 109.3 109.1 108.9 108.8 108.6 112.0 111.4 110.8 110.4 110.0 109.8 109.7 109.5 109.3
SPEEDS

24000 112.3 111.7 111.2 111.0 110.8 110.6 110.4 110.3 110.1 113.5 112.9 112.3 111.8 111.4 111.3 111.1 110.9 110.7
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PERFORMANCE

24500 113.7 113.1 112.7 112.4 112.2 112.0 111.8 111.7 111.5 114.9 114.3 113.7 113.3 112.9 112.7 112.6 112.4 112.2

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 115.1 114.5 114.1 113.8 113.6 113.4 113.3 113.1 112.9 116.3 115.7 115.1 114.7 114.3 114.1 114.0 113.8 113.6
25500 116.5 115.9 115.5 115.3 115.1 114.9 114.7 114.5 114.4 117.7 117.1 116.5 116.1 115.7 115.5 115.4 115.2 115.0

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26000 117.9 117.4 116.9 116.7 116.5 116.3 116.1 116.0 115.8 119.1 118.6 118.0 117.5 117.1 117.0 116.8 116.6 116.4
26500 119.2 118.7 118.3 118.0 117.8 117.6 117.5 117.3 117.2 120.5 119.9 119.3 118.9 118.5 118.3 118.2 118.0 117.8
27000 120.6 120.1 119.6 119.4 119.2 119.0 118.8 118.7 118.5 121.8 121.2 120.6 120.2 119.8 119.7 119.5 119.3 119.2
27500 121.9 121.4 121.0 120.7 120.6 120.4 120.2 120.0 119.9 123.1 122.6 122.0 121.6 121.2 121.0 120.9 120.7 120.5
28000 123.3 122.8 122.3 122.1 121.9 121.7 121.5 121.4 121.2 124.5 123.9 123.3 122.9 122.5 122.4 122.2 122.1 121.9
28500 124.6 124.1 123.7 123.5 123.3 123.1 122.9 122.8 122.6 125.8 125.2 124.7 124.2 123.9 123.7 123.6 123.4 123.2
29000 126.0 125.5 125.0 124.8 124.6 124.4 124.3 124.1 124.0 127.1 126.6 126.0 125.6 125.2 125.1 124.9 124.8 124.6
29574 127.5 126.9 126.5 126.3 126.1 125.9 125.8 125.6 125.5 128.6 128.1 127.5 127.1 126.7 126.6 126.4 126.3 126.1

Minimum VR = 104 KIAS

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 1a - VR (KIAS) 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
18500 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
19500 100.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 101.7 101.0 100.6 100.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
20000 102.1 101.5 101.0 100.6 100.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 103.3 102.6 102.2 101.7 101.3 100.9 100.6 100.2
20500 103.6 103.1 102.6 102.1 101.7 101.4 101.1 100.9 104.9 104.2 103.7 103.3 102.9 102.5 102.1 101.8
21000 105.1 104.6 104.1 103.7 103.3 102.9 102.6 102.5 106.4 105.7 105.3 104.8 104.4 104.0 103.7 103.3
21500 106.7 106.1 105.6 105.2 104.8 104.5 104.2 104.0 107.9 107.2 106.8 106.3 106.0 105.5 105.2 104.8
22000 108.2 107.7 107.2 106.8 106.4 106.0 105.7 105.6 109.5 108.8 108.3 107.9 107.5 107.1 106.7 106.4
22500 109.7 109.2 108.7 108.2 107.8 107.5 107.2 107.0 110.9 110.3 109.8 109.4 109.0 108.6 108.2 107.9
23000 111.1 110.6 110.1 109.7 109.3 108.9 108.7 108.5 112.4 111.7 111.3 110.8 110.4 110.0 109.7 109.3
23500 112.6 112.1 111.6 111.2 110.8 110.4 110.1 110.0 113.9 113.2 112.7 112.3 111.9 111.5 111.2 110.8

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SPEEDS

24000 114.1 113.6 113.1 112.7 112.2 111.9 111.6 111.4 115.4 114.7 114.2 113.8 113.4 113.0 112.6 112.3
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PERFORMANCE

24500 115.5 115.0 114.5 114.1 113.7 113.3 113.0 112.9 116.8 116.1 115.6 115.2 114.8 114.4 114.0 113.7

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 116.9 116.4 115.9 115.5 115.1 114.7 114.4 114.3 118.2 117.5 117.0 116.6 116.2 115.8 115.4 115.1
25500 118.3 117.8 117.3 116.9 116.5 116.1 115.9 115.7 119.6 118.9 118.4 118.0 117.6 117.2 116.9 116.5
26000 119.7 119.2 118.7 118.3 117.9 117.5 117.3 117.1 121.0 120.3 119.8 119.4 119.0 118.6 118.3 117.9
26500 121.0 120.5 120.0 119.6 119.2 118.9 118.6 118.5 122.3 121.6 121.2 120.7 120.3 119.9 119.6 119.3
27000 122.4 121.9 121.4 121.0 120.6 120.2 120.0 119.8 123.6 122.9 122.5 122.1 121.7 121.3 120.9 120.6
27500 123.7 123.2 122.7 122.3 121.9 121.6 121.3 121.2 124.9 124.2 123.8 123.4 123.0 122.6 122.3 122.0
28000 125.0 124.5 124.1 123.7 123.3 122.9 122.7 122.5 126.2 125.6 125.1 124.7 124.3 124.0 123.6 123.3
28500 126.3 125.9 125.4 125.0 124.6 124.3 124.0 123.9 127.5 126.9 126.5 126.0 125.7 125.3 125.0 124.6
29000 127.7 127.2 126.7 126.3 126.0 125.6 125.4 125.2 128.8 128.2 127.8 127.4 127.0 126.6 126.3 126.0
29574 129.1 128.7 128.2 127.8 127.5 127.1 126.9 126.7 130.3 129.7 129.2 128.8 128.5 128.1 127.8 127.5

Minimum VR = 104 KIAS

METRIC
4.5-7

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.5-8

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 1b - VR (KIAS) 15° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
18500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
20000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
20500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
21000 98.6 98.1 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 99.3 98.8 98.4 98.2 98.1 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
21500 100.1 99.6 99.4 99.2 99.1 98.9 98.7 98.5 98.4 98.2 98.0 100.8 100.3 99.9 99.7 99.6 99.4 99.2 99.0 98.8 98.6
22000 101.6 101.1 100.9 100.8 100.6 100.4 100.2 100.0 99.9 99.7 99.5 102.3 101.8 101.4 101.2 101.1 100.9 100.8 100.6 100.4 100.2
22500 103.0 102.5 102.3 102.2 102.0 101.8 101.6 101.5 101.3 101.1 100.9 103.7 103.1 102.8 102.6 102.5 102.3 102.2 102.0 101.8 101.6
23000 104.4 103.9 103.7 103.6 103.4 103.2 103.1 102.9 102.8 102.6 102.4 105.0 104.5 104.2 104.0 103.9 103.7 103.6 103.4 103.2 103.0
23500 105.8 105.3 105.1 105.0 104.9 104.7 104.5 104.3 104.2 104.0 103.8 106.4 105.9 105.6 105.4 105.3 105.2 105.0 104.8 104.6 104.4
SPEEDS

24000 107.2 106.7 106.5 106.4 106.3 106.1 105.9 105.8 105.6 105.5 105.3 107.8 107.3 107.0 106.8 106.7 106.6 106.4 106.2 106.1 105.9
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 108.5 108.1 107.9 107.7 107.6 107.4 107.3 107.1 107.0 106.8 106.6 109.1 108.6 108.3 108.2 108.0 107.9 107.7 107.6 107.4 107.2

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 109.8 109.4 109.2 109.1 108.9 108.8 108.6 108.5 108.3 108.2 108.0 110.4 110.0 109.6 109.5 109.4 109.2 109.1 108.9 108.7 108.6
25500 111.1 110.7 110.5 110.4 110.3 110.1 109.9 109.8 109.7 109.5 109.3 111.7 111.3 110.9 110.8 110.7 110.6 110.4 110.2 110.1 109.9

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26000 112.5 112.0 111.9 111.7 111.6 111.5 111.3 111.2 111.0 110.9 110.7 113.0 112.6 112.3 112.1 112.0 111.9 111.8 111.6 111.4 111.2
26500 113.7 113.3 113.1 113.0 112.9 112.7 112.5 112.4 112.3 112.1 112.0 114.3 113.8 113.5 113.4 113.3 113.1 113.0 112.8 112.7 112.5
27000 114.9 114.5 114.4 114.2 114.1 114.0 113.8 113.7 113.6 113.4 113.3 115.5 115.1 114.7 114.6 114.5 114.4 114.3 114.1 113.9 113.8
27500 116.2 115.8 115.6 115.5 115.4 115.2 115.1 115.0 114.8 114.7 114.5 116.7 116.3 116.0 115.9 115.8 115.6 115.5 115.4 115.2 115.0
28000 117.4 117.0 116.9 116.8 116.6 116.5 116.3 116.2 116.1 116.0 115.8 117.9 117.5 117.2 117.1 117.0 116.9 116.8 116.6 116.5 116.3
28500 118.6 118.3 118.1 118.0 117.9 117.7 117.6 117.5 117.4 117.2 117.1 119.2 118.8 118.5 118.4 118.2 118.1 118.0 117.9 117.7 117.6
29000 119.9 119.5 119.4 119.3 119.1 119.0 118.9 118.7 118.6 118.5 118.3 120.4 120.0 119.7 119.6 119.5 119.4 119.3 119.1 119.0 118.8
29574 121.2 120.9 120.7 120.6 120.5 120.4 120.2 120.1 120.0 119.9 119.7 121.7 121.3 121.1 121.0 120.9 120.8 120.6 120.5 120.3 120.2

Minimum VR = 100 KIAS

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 1b - VR (KIAS) 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
18500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
20000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.1 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
20500 98.5 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 99.6 99.1 98.6 98.2 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
21000 100.0 99.5 98.9 98.7 98.6 98.4 98.2 98.1 98.0 101.0 100.5 100.1 99.7 99.3 99.1 98.9 98.7 98.6
21500 101.4 100.9 100.4 100.2 100.0 99.9 99.7 99.6 99.4 102.4 102.0 101.5 101.1 100.8 100.6 100.4 100.2 100.1
22000 102.9 102.4 101.9 101.7 101.5 101.4 101.2 101.1 100.9 103.9 103.4 103.0 102.6 102.3 102.1 101.9 101.7 101.6
22500 104.3 103.8 103.3 103.1 102.9 102.8 102.6 102.5 102.3 105.2 104.8 104.3 104.0 103.7 103.5 103.3 103.1 103.0
23000 105.6 105.1 104.7 104.5 104.3 104.2 104.0 103.9 103.7 106.5 106.1 105.7 105.3 105.0 104.8 104.7 104.5 104.3
23500 107.0 106.5 106.1 105.9 105.7 105.6 105.4 105.3 105.1 107.9 107.5 107.1 106.7 106.4 106.2 106.0 105.9 105.7

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SPEEDS

24000 108.4 107.9 107.5 107.3 107.1 107.0 106.9 106.7 106.6 109.2 108.8 108.4 108.1 107.8 107.6 107.4 107.3 107.1
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PERFORMANCE

24500 109.7 109.2 108.8 108.6 108.4 108.3 108.2 108.0 107.9 110.5 110.1 109.7 109.4 109.1 108.9 108.7 108.6 108.5

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 110.9 110.5 110.1 109.9 109.8 109.6 109.5 109.4 109.2 111.8 111.4 111.0 110.7 110.4 110.2 110.1 109.9 109.8
25500 112.2 111.8 111.4 111.2 111.1 111.0 110.8 110.7 110.6 113.1 112.7 112.3 112.0 111.7 111.5 111.4 111.2 111.1
26000 113.5 113.1 112.7 112.5 112.4 112.3 112.2 112.0 111.9 114.3 114.0 113.6 113.3 113.0 112.8 112.7 112.5 112.4
26500 114.7 114.3 113.9 113.8 113.6 113.5 113.4 113.3 113.1 115.5 115.2 114.8 114.5 114.2 114.1 113.9 113.8 113.7
27000 116.0 115.6 115.2 115.0 114.9 114.8 114.6 114.5 114.4 116.7 116.4 116.0 115.7 115.5 115.3 115.1 115.0 114.9
27500 117.2 116.8 116.4 116.2 116.1 116.0 115.9 115.8 115.6 117.9 117.6 117.2 116.9 116.7 116.5 116.4 116.2 116.1
28000 118.4 118.0 117.6 117.5 117.4 117.2 117.1 117.0 116.9 119.1 118.8 118.4 118.2 117.9 117.8 117.6 117.5 117.4
28500 119.6 119.2 118.9 118.7 118.6 118.5 118.4 118.3 118.1 120.3 120.0 119.7 119.4 119.1 119.0 118.8 118.7 118.6
29000 120.8 120.5 120.1 119.9 119.8 119.7 119.6 119.5 119.4 121.5 121.2 120.9 120.6 120.4 120.2 120.1 120.0 119.8
29574 122.2 121.8 121.5 121.3 121.2 121.1 121.0 120.9 120.7 122.8 122.5 122.2 121.9 121.7 121.6 121.4 121.3 121.2

Minimum VR = 100 KIAS

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METRIC
Table 1b - VR (KIAS) 15° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
18500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19000 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
19500 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.1 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0
20000 98.7 98.2 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 98.0 99.6 99.2 98.8 98.4 98.1 98.0 98.0 98.0
20500 100.1 99.7 99.2 98.9 98.6 98.2 98.0 98.0 101.0 100.6 100.2 99.8 99.5 99.3 98.9 98.6
21000 101.5 101.1 100.7 100.4 100.0 99.7 99.4 99.2 102.4 102.0 101.6 101.2 101.0 100.7 100.4 100.1
21500 102.9 102.5 102.1 101.8 101.5 101.1 100.9 100.7 103.8 103.4 103.0 102.7 102.4 102.1 101.8 101.5
22000 104.4 104.0 103.6 103.2 102.9 102.6 102.3 102.2 105.2 104.8 104.4 104.1 103.8 103.6 103.3 103.0
22500 105.7 105.3 104.9 104.6 104.3 104.0 103.7 103.6 106.5 106.1 105.8 105.4 105.2 104.9 104.6 104.4
23000 107.0 106.7 106.3 106.0 105.7 105.4 105.1 104.9 107.8 107.4 107.1 106.8 106.5 106.3 106.0 105.7
23500 108.4 108.0 107.6 107.3 107.0 106.7 106.5 106.3 109.1 108.8 108.4 108.1 107.9 107.6 107.4 107.1
SPEEDS

24000 109.7 109.3 109.0 108.7 108.4 108.1 107.8 107.7 110.4 110.1 109.8 109.4 109.2 109.0 108.7 108.4
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PERFORMANCE

24500 111.0 110.6 110.3 110.0 109.7 109.4 109.1 109.0 111.7 111.3 111.0 110.7 110.5 110.3 110.0 109.7

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 112.2 111.9 111.5 111.3 111.0 110.7 110.5 110.3 112.9 112.6 112.3 112.0 111.8 111.6 111.3 111.0
25500 113.5 113.2 112.8 112.5 112.3 112.0 111.8 111.6 114.2 113.9 113.6 113.3 113.1 112.8 112.6 112.3

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26000 114.8 114.4 114.1 113.8 113.6 113.3 113.1 112.9 115.4 115.1 114.8 114.5 114.3 114.1 113.9 113.6
26500 116.0 115.6 115.3 115.0 114.8 114.5 114.3 114.2 116.6 116.3 116.0 115.7 115.5 115.3 115.1 114.8
27000 117.1 116.8 116.5 116.2 116.0 115.7 115.5 115.4 117.8 117.5 117.2 116.9 116.7 116.5 116.3 116.0
27500 118.3 118.0 117.7 117.5 117.2 117.0 116.7 116.6 119.0 118.7 118.4 118.1 117.9 117.7 117.5 117.3
28000 119.5 119.2 118.9 118.7 118.4 118.2 118.0 117.8 120.1 119.8 119.6 119.3 119.1 118.9 118.7 118.5
28500 120.7 120.4 120.1 119.9 119.6 119.4 119.2 119.1 121.3 121.0 120.8 120.5 120.3 120.1 119.9 119.7
29000 121.9 121.6 121.3 121.1 120.9 120.6 120.4 120.3 122.5 122.2 121.9 121.7 121.5 121.3 121.1 120.9
29574 123.2 122.9 122.6 122.4 122.2 122.0 121.8 121.6 123.8 123.5 123.3 123.0 122.8 122.7 122.4 122.2

Minimum VR = 100 KIAS

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PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.5.2.1 V1 Correction when Taking Off from a Wet Runway

When using the V1 = VR concept or when using a V1 / VR - ratio other than 1, the V1 speed for a Wet Runway
shall be reduced by:

8 kt – 0.1 kt for each kt Headwind

or

8 kt + 0.3 kt for each kt Tailwind

However, the minimum V1 shall never be less than:

• 97 KIAS for 5° Flaps take-off

• 96 KIAS for 10° Flaps take-off

• 96 KIAS for 15° Flaps take-off

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METRIC
Table 2 - V2 (KIAS) 5° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 113.9 114.5 114.8 115.0 115.2 115.4 115.6 115.8 116.0 116.2 116.5 113.0 113.7 114.1 114.3 114.5 114.7 114.9 115.1 115.4 115.6
18500 113.6 114.2 114.5 114.7 114.9 115.1 115.3 115.5 115.7 116.0 116.2 112.7 113.4 113.9 114.1 114.3 114.5 114.7 114.9 115.1 115.3
19000 113.3 113.9 114.2 114.4 114.6 114.8 115.0 115.2 115.4 115.6 115.8 112.4 113.1 113.5 113.7 113.9 114.1 114.3 114.5 114.7 115.0
19500 113.0 113.6 113.9 114.1 114.2 114.4 114.6 114.8 115.0 115.3 115.5 112.2 112.8 113.2 113.4 113.6 113.8 114.0 114.2 114.4 114.6
20000 112.7 113.3 113.6 113.7 113.9 114.1 114.3 114.5 114.7 114.9 115.2 112.1 112.6 112.9 113.1 113.3 113.5 113.7 113.9 114.1 114.3
20500 112.8 113.3 113.5 113.6 113.8 114.0 114.1 114.3 114.4 114.7 114.9 112.8 112.8 112.9 113.1 113.3 113.4 113.6 113.7 113.9 114.1
21000 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.3 114.6 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1
21500 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
22000 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9
22500 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3
23000 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6
23500 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0
SPEEDS

24000 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3
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PERFORMANCE

24500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8
25500 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1

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26000 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3
26500 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5
27000 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7
27500 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0
28000 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2
28500 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4
29000 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6
29574 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9

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AOM
Table 2 - V2 (KIAS) 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 112.2 112.8 113.4 113.7 113.9 114.1 114.3 114.5 114.7 111.0 111.5 112.0 112.5 113.0 113.2 113.4 113.7 113.9
18500 112.0 112.6 113.1 113.4 113.6 113.8 114.0 114.2 114.4 110.7 111.2 111.7 112.2 112.7 112.9 113.1 113.4 113.6
19000 111.7 112.3 112.8 113.1 113.3 113.5 113.7 113.9 114.1 110.4 110.9 111.4 111.9 112.4 112.6 112.8 113.0 113.3
19500 111.4 112.0 112.5 112.8 113.0 113.2 113.4 113.5 113.8 110.6 110.9 111.2 111.7 112.1 112.3 112.5 112.7 113.0
20000 111.6 112.0 112.4 112.6 112.7 112.9 113.1 113.3 113.5 111.4 111.4 111.5 111.8 112.1 112.3 112.4 112.6 112.7
20500 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.9 113.1 113.2 113.4 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8
21000 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1
21500 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
22000 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9
22500 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3
23000 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6
23500 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0

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SPEEDS

24000 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3
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PERFORMANCE

24500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8
25500 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1
26000 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3
26500 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5
27000 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7
27500 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0
28000 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2
28500 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4
29000 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6
29574 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9

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METRIC
4.5-13

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
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METRIC
Table 2 - V2 (KIAS) 5° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 110.3 110.8 111.2 111.7 112.1 112.5 112.8 113.0 109.1 109.6 110.1 110.5 110.9 111.2 111.6 111.9
18500 110.0 110.5 110.9 111.4 111.8 112.2 112.5 112.7 108.9 109.4 109.8 110.2 110.6 110.9 111.3 111.6
19000 109.8 110.2 110.7 111.1 111.6 111.9 112.2 112.4 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.9 110.3 110.6 111.0 111.3
19500 110.2 110.5 110.7 111.0 111.3 111.6 111.9 112.1 110.0 110.0 110.1 110.3 110.5 110.7 110.9 111.1
20000 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.5 111.7 111.9 112.1 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4 111.4
20500 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8 112.8
21000 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1 114.1
21500 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
22000 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9 116.9
22500 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3 118.3
23000 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6
23500 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0
SPEEDS

24000 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3 122.3
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PERFORMANCE

24500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8 124.8
25500 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1 126.1

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26000 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3 127.3
26500 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5 128.5
27000 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7 129.7
27500 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0 131.0
28000 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2 132.2
28500 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4
29000 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6 134.6
29574 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9 135.9

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Table 2a - V2 (KIAS) 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 109.4 110.0 110.3 110.5 110.7 110.9 111.1 111.3 111.5 111.7 111.9 108.6 109.2 109.6 109.8 110.0 110.2 110.4 110.6 110.9 111.1
18500 109.2 109.8 110.0 110.2 110.4 110.6 110.8 111.0 111.2 111.4 111.6 108.4 109.0 109.4 109.6 109.8 110.0 110.2 110.4 110.6 110.8
19000 108.9 109.5 109.8 110.0 110.2 110.4 110.6 110.8 111.0 111.1 111.3 108.1 108.7 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 110.1 110.3 110.6
19500 108.7 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 110.1 110.3 110.5 110.7 110.9 111.1 107.9 108.5 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 110.1 110.3
20000 108.3 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 110.1 110.3 110.5 110.7 107.5 108.1 108.5 108.7 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9
20500 108.0 108.6 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 110.0 110.2 110.4 107.2 107.8 108.3 108.4 108.6 108.8 109.0 109.2 109.4 109.7
21000 107.7 108.4 108.6 108.8 109.0 109.2 109.4 109.6 109.8 110.0 110.1 107.1 107.5 108.0 108.2 108.4 108.6 108.8 109.0 109.2 109.4
21500 107.5 108.1 108.3 108.5 108.7 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.7 109.9 107.1 107.3 107.7 107.9 108.1 108.3 108.5 108.7 108.9 109.1
22000 108.4 108.5 108.6 108.6 108.6 108.7 108.8 109.0 109.2 109.4 109.6 108.3 108.3 108.4 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.6 108.6 108.7 108.9
22500 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6
23000 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8
23500 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0

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SPEEDS

24000 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2
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PERFORMANCE

24500 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6
25500 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7
26000 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9
26500 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0
27000 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2
27500 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3
28000 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4
28500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6
29000 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7
29574 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9

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METRIC
4.5-15

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
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METRIC
Table 2a - V2 (KIAS) 10° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 107.8 108.4 108.9 109.2 109.4 109.6 109.8 110.1 110.3 106.6 107.1 107.6 108.1 108.6 108.8 109.0 109.2 109.4
18500 107.6 108.2 108.7 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.6 109.8 110.0 106.4 106.9 107.4 107.9 108.4 108.6 108.8 109.0 109.2
19000 107.4 108.0 108.5 108.7 108.9 109.1 109.3 109.5 109.8 106.1 106.6 107.1 107.6 108.1 108.4 108.6 108.7 108.9
19500 107.1 107.7 108.2 108.5 108.7 108.8 109.1 109.3 109.5 105.9 106.4 106.9 107.4 107.9 108.1 108.3 108.5 108.7
20000 106.8 107.4 107.8 108.1 108.3 108.5 108.7 108.9 109.1 105.6 106.1 106.6 107.1 107.5 107.7 107.9 108.1 108.3
20500 106.5 107.1 107.6 107.8 108.0 108.2 108.4 108.7 108.9 105.4 105.8 106.2 106.7 107.2 107.5 107.7 107.8 108.0
21000 106.5 106.9 107.3 107.5 107.7 107.9 108.1 108.4 108.6 105.8 106.0 106.3 106.7 107.0 107.2 107.4 107.6 107.8
21500 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.3 107.5 107.7 107.9 108.1 108.3 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.3 107.5
22000 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.4 108.4 108.5 108.5 108.6 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.4
22500 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6
23000 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8
23500 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0
SPEEDS

24000 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6
25500 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7

Print Date: 2021-05-03


26000 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9
26500 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0
27000 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2
27500 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3
28000 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4
28500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6
29000 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7
29574 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9

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AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 2a - V2 (KIAS) 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 106.0 106.5 106.9 107.3 107.7 108.1 108.4 108.6 104.8 105.4 105.8 106.2 106.6 106.9 107.3 107.6
18500 105.8 106.2 106.7 107.1 107.5 107.8 108.1 108.3 104.6 105.2 105.6 106.0 106.3 106.7 107.0 107.4
19000 105.5 106.0 106.4 106.9 107.3 107.6 107.9 108.1 104.3 104.9 105.3 105.7 106.1 106.4 106.8 107.1
19500 105.3 105.7 106.2 106.6 107.0 107.4 107.7 107.9 104.0 104.6 105.1 105.5 105.8 106.2 106.5 106.9
20000 105.0 105.5 105.9 106.3 106.7 107.0 107.3 107.5 103.9 104.4 104.8 105.2 105.6 105.9 106.2 106.6
20500 105.1 105.3 105.6 105.9 106.4 106.7 107.0 107.2 104.6 104.8 105.0 105.2 105.4 105.6 105.9 106.2
21000 105.8 105.8 105.8 106.1 106.4 106.6 106.9 107.0 105.8 105.8 105.8 105.8 105.8 105.8 106.1 106.3
21500 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1 107.1
22000 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3 108.3
22500 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6 109.6
23000 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8
23500 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0 112.0

Print Date: 2021-05-03


SPEEDS

24000 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2 113.2
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4 114.4

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6
25500 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7 116.7
26000 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9 117.9
26500 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0 119.0
27000 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2 120.2
27500 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3 121.3
28000 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4 122.4
28500 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6 123.6
29000 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7 124.7
29574 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9 125.9

METRIC
4.5-17

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.5-18

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 2b - V2 (KIAS) 15° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 2000


MASS OAT
[kg] 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 104.5 105.1 105.4 105.6 105.8 106.0 106.2 106.4 106.6 106.8 107.1 103.7 104.3 104.7 104.9 105.1 105.3 105.5 105.7 106.0 106.2
18500 104.2 104.8 105.1 105.3 105.5 105.7 105.9 106.1 106.3 106.5 106.8 103.4 104.0 104.4 104.6 104.8 105.0 105.2 105.4 105.6 105.9
19000 103.9 104.5 104.8 105.0 105.2 105.4 105.5 105.7 105.9 106.2 106.4 103.1 103.7 104.1 104.3 104.5 104.7 104.9 105.1 105.3 105.5
19500 103.6 104.2 104.5 104.6 104.8 105.0 105.2 105.4 105.6 105.8 106.1 102.9 103.4 103.8 104.0 104.2 104.4 104.6 104.8 105.0 105.2
20000 103.3 103.9 104.2 104.3 104.5 104.7 104.9 105.1 105.2 105.5 105.7 102.6 103.1 103.6 103.7 103.9 104.1 104.3 104.5 104.7 104.9
20500 103.0 103.6 103.8 104.0 104.2 104.4 104.5 104.7 104.9 105.1 105.3 102.3 102.8 103.2 103.4 103.6 103.8 103.9 104.1 104.3 104.5
21000 102.8 103.3 103.5 103.7 103.8 104.0 104.2 104.4 104.5 104.8 105.0 102.3 102.7 103.0 103.1 103.3 103.4 103.6 103.8 104.0 104.2
21500 103.0 103.2 103.3 103.5 103.6 103.8 104.0 104.1 104.3 104.5 104.7 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.1 103.3 103.4 103.6 103.8 104.0
22000 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.4 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3
22500 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4
23000 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6
23500 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7
SPEEDS

24000 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2
25500 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3

Print Date: 2021-05-03


26000 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4
26500 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5
27000 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
27500 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6
28000 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7
28500 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7
29000 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8
29574 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0

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AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 2b - V2 (KIAS) 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 6000


MASS OAT
[kg] 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
18000 103.0 103.5 104.0 104.3 104.5 104.7 104.9 105.1 105.3 101.8 102.3 102.7 103.2 103.6 103.9 104.1 104.3 104.5
18500 102.7 103.2 103.7 104.0 104.2 104.4 104.6 104.8 105.0 101.6 102.0 102.5 102.9 103.3 103.6 103.8 104.0 104.2
19000 102.5 102.9 103.4 103.7 103.9 104.1 104.3 104.5 104.7 101.3 101.8 102.2 102.6 103.0 103.3 103.5 103.7 103.9
19500 102.2 102.7 103.1 103.4 103.6 103.8 104.0 104.2 104.4 101.1 101.5 101.9 102.3 102.7 103.0 103.2 103.4 103.6
20000 101.9 102.4 102.9 103.1 103.3 103.5 103.7 103.9 104.1 100.8 101.3 101.7 102.1 102.5 102.7 103.0 103.2 103.3
20500 101.7 102.1 102.5 102.8 103.0 103.2 103.3 103.5 103.7 101.0 101.2 101.5 101.8 102.2 102.4 102.6 102.8 103.0
21000 101.9 102.2 102.5 102.7 102.8 102.9 103.1 103.2 103.4 101.9 101.9 101.9 102.0 102.2 102.4 102.6 102.7 102.8
21500 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.1 103.1 103.3 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0
22000 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3
22500 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4
23000 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6
23500 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7

Print Date: 2021-05-03


SPEEDS

24000 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2
25500 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3
26000 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4
26500 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5
27000 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
27500 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6
28000 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7
28500 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7
29000 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8
29574 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0

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METRIC
4.5-19

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
4.5-20

DS8400/752

METRIC
Table 2b - V2 (KIAS) 15° FLAPS

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 10000


MASS OAT
[kg] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5
[°C]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

18000 101.2 101.6 102.0 102.4 102.8 103.2 103.5 103.7 100.2 100.6 101.0 101.4 101.7 102.0 102.4 102.7
18500 101.0 101.4 101.8 102.2 102.6 102.9 103.2 103.4 100.0 100.4 100.8 101.2 101.5 101.8 102.1 102.4
19000 100.8 101.2 101.5 101.9 102.3 102.6 102.9 103.1 99.9 100.2 100.6 101.0 101.2 101.5 101.8 102.2
19500 100.5 100.9 101.3 101.6 102.0 102.3 102.6 102.8 99.7 100.0 100.4 100.7 101.0 101.3 101.6 101.9
20000 100.3 100.7 101.0 101.4 101.7 102.1 102.3 102.5 99.8 100.0 100.1 100.5 100.7 101.0 101.3 101.6
20500 100.7 100.9 101.1 101.3 101.5 101.8 102.1 102.2 100.5 100.5 100.6 100.8 100.9 101.1 101.3 101.5
21000 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 102.0 102.1 102.3 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9 101.9
21500 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0 103.0
22000 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3 104.3
22500 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4 105.4
23000 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6 106.6
23500 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7 107.7
SPEEDS

24000 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9 108.9
CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE

24500 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0 110.0

DHC-8 Series 400


25000 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2 111.2
25500 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3 112.3

Print Date: 2021-05-03


26000 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4 113.4
26500 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5 114.5
27000 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5 115.5
27500 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6
28000 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7 117.7
28500 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7 118.7
29000 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8 119.8
29574 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0 121.0

AOM
CHAPTER 4 4.5-21
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.5.3 Flap Retraction Initiation Speed (VFR) and Final Take-Off Speed (VFTO) - KIAS -

DS8400/752

MASS VFR VFTO


[kg] Flap 5° Flap 10° Flap 15° Flap 0°
29574 146 137 133 158
29000 144 136 132 156
28500 143 134 131 155
28000 142 133 130 154
27500 141 132 128 152
27000 139 131 127 151
26500 138 129 126 150
26000 137 128 125 148
25500 135 127 123 147
25000 134 126 122 145
24500 133 124 121 144
24000 131 123 120 142
23500 130 122 118 141
23000 128 120 117 140
22500 127 119 116 138
22000 126 118 114 137
21500 124 116 113 135
21000 123 115 112 134
20500 121 113 110 132
20000 120 112 109 131
19500 118 110 107 130
19000 117 110 107 130
18500 116 110 107 130
18000 116 110 107 130

NOTE: On initial detection of Ice and when flying in Icing Conditions:


• for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL add 20 kt for all flap settings to the VFR.
• add 20 kt to the VFTO.

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4.5-22 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SPEEDS

4.5.4 Approach Speeds - KIAS -

DS8400/752

Approach FLAPS
5° 10° 15°
Approach MASS
VAPP VGO AROUND VAPP VGO AROUND VAPP VGO AROUND
[kg]
(29574) 146 134 136 124 129 119
28123 142 130 132 121 126 116
27500 140 129 131 120 125 114
27000 139 128 129 119 123 113
26500 138 126 128 118 122 112
26000 136 125 127 117 121 111
25500 135 124 126 115 120 110
25000 134 123 125 114 119 109
24500 132 121 123 113 118 108
24000 131 120 122 112 116 107
23500 130 119 121 111 115 106
23000 128 118 119 110 114 105
22500 127 116 118 108 113 105
22000 125 115 117 108 111 105
21500 124 114 115 108 110 105
21000 122 112 114 108 109 105
20500 121 111 113 108 107 105
20000 119 110 111 108 106 105
19500 118 109 110 108 105 105
19000 116 109 108 108 105 105
18500 115 109 108 108 105 105

NOTE: Add 20 kt to the above speeds for Flaps 5°, 10° and 15° on initial detection of Ice and when
flying in Icing Conditions

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CHAPTER 4 4.5-23
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.5.5 Landing Speeds (VREF) - KIAS -

DS8400/752

Landing MASS Landing FLAPS


[kg] 10° 15° 35°
(29574) 136 129 123
28123 132 126 120
27500 131 125 119
27000 129 123 118
26500 128 122 117
26000 127 121 116
25500 126 120 115
25000 125 119 113
24500 123 117 112
24000 122 116 111
23500 121 115 110
23000 119 114 109
22500 118 113 108
22000 117 111 106
21500 115 110 105
21000 114 109 104
20500 113 107 103
20000 111 106 101
19500 110 105 101
19000 108 105 101
18500 108 105 101

NOTE: On initial detection of Ice and when flying in Icing Conditions, add 20 kt for flaps 10° and 15°
and 15 kt for flaps 35°.

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4.5-24 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SPEEDS

4.5.6 Stalling Speeds - KCAS -

DS8400/752

Aircraft MASS FLAPS Setting


[kg] 0° 5° 10° 15° 35°
29574 129 119 111 106 100
29000 128 118 110 105 99
28500 127 117 109 104 98
28000 126 116 108 103 98
27500 124 115 107 102 97
27000 123 114 106 101 96
26500 122 113 105 100 95
26000 121 112 104 99 94
25500 120 110 103 98 93
25000 119 109 102 97 92
24500 117 108 101 96 91
24000 116 107 100 95 90
23500 115 106 99 94 89
23000 114 105 98 93 88
22500 113 104 97 92 87
22000 111 103 96 91 86
21500 110 101 95 90 85
21000 109 100 93 89 84
20500 107 99 92 88 83
20000 106 98 91 87 82
19500 105 97 90 86 81
19000 103 95 89 85 80
18500 102 94 88 84 79
18000 101 93 87 83 78

NOTE: Above speeds are reference stall speeds (VSR).

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CHAPTER 4 4.5-25
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.5.7 1.23 VSR Speeds – KIAS –

DS8400/752

Aircraft MASS FLAPS Setting


[kg] 0° 5° 10° 15° 35°
29574 159 145 136 129 123
29000 157 144 134 128 122
28500 156 143 133 127 121
28000 154 141 132 126 120
27500 153 140 131 125 119
27000 152 139 129 123 118
26500 150 138 128 122 117
26000 149 136 127 121 116
25500 147 135 126 120 114
25000 146 134 125 119 113
24500 144 132 123 117 112
24000 143 131 122 116 111
23500 141 129 121 115 110
23000 140 128 119 114 109
22500 138 127 118 113 108
22000 137 125 117 111 106
21500 135 124 115 110 105
21000 134 122 114 109 104
20500 132 121 113 107 103
20000 131 119 111 106 101
19500 129 118 110 105 100
19000 127 116 108 103 99
18500 126 115 107 102 97
18000 124 113 105 101 96

4.5.8 Speed Booklet


– to be prepared by the airline –

The airline may prepare a speed booklet showing the relevant speeds for take-off, approach and landing.

When preparing such a speed booklet typical airport altitudes and temperatures for the route network shall be
considered for the purpose of establishing the VR and V2 - speeds to minimize the density errors.

However it should be kept in mind that field length data are based upon the use of correct V1, VR and V2 val-
ues.

Any take-off speeds differing from the correct speeds (see also Sub-Chapter 4.5.1) may result in take-off - and
accelerate - stop-distances different from those presented in the AOM / AFM.

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4.5-26 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SPEEDS

4.5.9 Position Error Correction To Altimeter


(Integrated Standby Instrument)

FLAPS 0° - Power For Level Flight

TRUE INDICATED ALTITUDE [ft]


ALTITUDE IAS [kt]
[ft] 125 150 175 200 220 250 275 300
0 - 31 - 41 - 46 - 46 - 43 - 36 - 27 - 17
500 469 459 455 454 457 464 473 483
1000 969 959 955 954 957 964 973 983
1500 1469 1459 1455 1454 1457 1464 1473 1483
2000 1969 1959 1955 1954 1957 1964 1973 1983
2500 2469 2459 2455 2454 2457 2464 2473 2483
3000 2969 2959 2955 2954 2957 2964 2973 2983
3500 3469 3459 3455 3454 3457 3464 3473 3483
4000 3969 3959 3955 3954 3957 3964 3973 3983
4500 4469 4459 4455 4454 4457 4464 4473 4483
5000 4969 4959 4955 4954 4957 4964 4973 4983
5500 5469 5459 5455 5454 5457 5464 5473 5483
6000 5969 5959 5955 5954 5957 5964 5973 5983
6500 6469 6459 6455 6454 6457 6464 6473 6483
7000 6969 6959 6955 6954 6957 6964 6973 6983
7500 7469 7459 7455 7454 7457 7464 7473 7483
8000 7969 7959 7955 7954 7957 7964 7973 7983
8500 8469 8459 8455 8454 8457 8464 8473 8483
9000 8969 8959 8955 8954 8957 8964 8973 8983
9500 9469 9459 9455 9454 9457 9464 9473 9483
10000 9969 9959 9955 9954 9957 9964 9973 9983
10500 10469 10459 10455 10454 10457 10464 10473 10483
11000 10969 10959 10955 10954 10957 10964 10973 10983
11500 11469 11459 11455 11454 11457 11464 11473 11483
12000 11969 11959 11955 11954 11957 11964 11973 11983
12500 12469 12459 12455 12454 12457 12464 12473 12483
13000 12969 12959 12955 12954 12957 12964 12973 12983
14000 13969 13959 13955 13954 13957 13964 13973 13983
15000 14970 14974 14980 14988 14998 15010 15024 15040
16000 15970 15974 15980 15988 15998 16010 16024 16040
17000 16970 16974 16980 16988 16998 17010 17024 17040
18000 17970 17974 17980 17988 17998 18010 18024 18040
19000 18970 18974 18980 18988 18998 19010 19024 19040
20000 19970 19974 19980 19988 19998 20010 20024 20040
21000 20970 20974 20980 20988 20998 21010 21024 21040
22000 21970 21974 21980 21988 21998 22010 22024 22040
23000 22970 22974 22980 22988 22998 23010 23024 23040
24000 23970 23974 23980 23988 23998 24010 24024 24040
25000 24970 24974 24980 24988 24998 25010 25024 25040

NOTE: Shaded values within the table are above the VMO limitation and are provided for interpolation
purpose only.

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CHAPTER 4 4.5-27
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLAPS 5° - Power For Level Flight

TRUE INDICATED ALTITUDE [ft]


ALTITUDE IAS [kt]
[ft] 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
0 -1 -3 -4 -5 -5 -3 2 9 18 29
500 499 497 496 495 495 497 502 509 518 529
1000 999 997 996 995 995 997 1002 1009 1018 1029
1500 1499 1497 1496 1495 1495 1497 1502 1509 1518 1529
2000 1999 1997 1996 1995 1995 1997 2002 2009 2018 2029
2500 2499 2497 2496 2495 2495 2497 2502 2509 2518 2529
3000 2999 2997 2996 2995 2995 2997 3002 3009 3018 3029
3500 3499 3497 3496 3495 3495 3497 3502 3509 3518 3529
4000 3999 3997 3996 3995 3995 3997 4002 4009 4018 4029
4500 4499 4497 4496 4495 4495 4497 4502 4509 4518 4529
5000 4999 4997 4996 4995 4995 4997 5002 5009 5018 5029
5500 5499 5497 5496 5495 5495 5497 5502 5509 5518 5529
6000 5999 5997 5996 5995 5995 5997 6002 6009 6018 6029
6500 6499 6497 6496 6495 6495 6497 6502 6509 6518 6529
7000 6999 6997 6996 6995 6995 6997 7002 7009 7018 7029
7500 7499 7497 7496 7495 7495 7497 7502 7509 7518 7529
8000 7999 7997 7996 7995 7995 7997 8002 8009 8018 8029
8500 8499 8497 8496 8495 8495 8497 8502 8509 8518 8529
9000 8999 8997 8996 8995 8995 8997 9002 9009 9018 9029
9500 9499 9497 9496 9495 9495 9497 9502 9509 9518 9529
10000 9999 9997 9996 9995 9995 9997 10002 10009 10018 10029
10500 10499 10497 10496 10495 10495 10497 10502 10509 10518 10529
11000 10999 10997 10996 10995 10995 10997 11002 11009 11018 11029
11500 11499 11497 11496 11495 11495 11497 11502 11509 11518 11529
12000 11999 11997 11996 11995 11995 11997 12002 12009 12018 12029
12500 12499 12497 12496 12495 12495 12497 12502 12509 12518 12529
13000 12999 12997 12996 12995 12995 12997 13002 13009 13018 13029
14000 13999 13997 13996 13995 13995 13997 14002 14009 14018 14029
15000 14999 14997 14996 14995 14995 14997 15002 15009 15018 15029
16000 15999 15997 15996 15995 15995 15997 16002 16009 16018 16029
17000 16999 16997 16996 16995 16995 16997 17002 17009 17018 17029
18000 17999 17997 17996 17995 17995 17997 18002 18009 18018 18029
19000 18999 18997 18996 18995 18995 18997 19002 19009 19018 19029
20000 19999 19997 19996 19995 19995 19997 20002 20009 20018 20029
21000 20999 20997 20996 20995 20995 20997 21002 21009 21018 21029
22000 21999 21997 21996 21995 21995 21997 22002 22009 22018 22029
23000 22999 22997 22996 22995 22995 22997 23002 23009 23018 23029
24000 23999 23997 23996 23995 23995 23997 24002 24009 24018 24029
25000 24999 24997 24996 24995 24995 24997 25002 25009 25018 25029

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4.5-28 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SPEEDS

FLAPS 10° - Power For Level Flight

TRUE INDICATED ALTITUDE [ft]


ALTITUDE IAS [kt]
[ft] 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190
0 0 2 4 7 11 17 25 36 49
500 500 502 504 507 511 517 525 536 549
1000 1000 1002 1004 1007 1011 1017 1025 1036 1049
1500 1500 1502 1504 1507 1511 1517 1525 1536 1549
2000 2000 2002 2004 2007 2011 2017 2025 2036 2049
2500 2500 2502 2504 2507 2511 2517 2525 2536 2549
3000 3000 3002 3004 3007 3011 3017 3025 3036 3049
3500 3500 3502 3504 3507 3511 3517 3525 3536 3549
4000 4000 4002 4004 4007 4011 4017 4025 4036 4049
4500 4500 4502 4504 4507 4511 4517 4525 4536 4549
5000 5000 5002 5004 5007 5011 5017 5025 5036 5049
5500 5500 5502 5504 5507 5511 5517 5525 5536 5549
6000 6000 6002 6004 6007 6011 6017 6025 6036 6049
6500 6500 6502 6504 6507 6511 6517 6525 6536 6549
7000 7000 7002 7004 7007 7011 7017 7025 7036 7049
7500 7500 7502 7504 7507 7511 7517 7525 7536 7549
8000 8000 8002 8004 8007 8011 8017 8025 8036 8049
8500 8500 8502 8504 8507 8511 8517 8525 8536 8549
9000 9000 9002 9004 9007 9011 9017 9025 9036 9049
9500 9500 9502 9504 9507 9511 9517 9525 9536 9549
10000 10000 10002 10004 10007 10011 10017 10025 10036 10049
10500 10500 10502 10504 10507 10511 10517 10525 10536 10549
11000 11000 11002 11004 11007 11011 11017 11025 11036 11049
11500 11500 11502 11504 11507 11511 11517 11525 11536 11549
12000 12000 12002 12004 12007 12011 12017 12025 12036 12049
12500 12500 12502 12504 12507 12511 12517 12525 12536 12549
13000 13000 13002 13004 13007 13011 13017 13025 13036 13049
14000 14000 14002 14004 14007 14011 14017 14025 14036 14049
15000 15000 15002 15004 15007 15011 15017 15025 15036 15049
16000 16000 16002 16004 16007 16011 16017 16025 16036 16049
17000 17000 17002 17004 17007 17011 17017 17025 17036 17049
18000 18000 18002 18004 18007 18011 18017 18025 18036 18049
19000 19000 19002 19004 19007 19011 19017 19025 19036 19049
20000 20000 20002 20004 20007 20011 20017 20025 20036 20049
21000 21000 21002 21004 21007 21011 21017 21025 21036 21049
22000 22000 22002 22004 22007 22011 22017 22025 22036 22049
23000 23000 23002 23004 23007 23011 23017 23025 23036 23049
24000 24000 24002 24004 24007 24011 24017 24025 24036 24049
25000 25000 25002 25004 25007 25011 25017 25025 25036 25049

NOTE: Shaded values within the table are above the VMO limitation and are provided for interpolation
purpose only.

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CHAPTER 4 4.5-29
PERFORMANCE
SPEEDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

FLAPS 15° - Power For Level Flight

TRUE INDICATED ALTITUDE [ft]


ALTITUDE IAS [kt]
[ft] 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
0 8 15 21 29 36 47 60 73
500 508 515 521 529 536 547 560 573
1000 1008 1015 1021 1029 1036 1047 1060 1073
1500 1508 1515 1521 1529 1536 1547 1560 1573
2000 2008 2015 2021 2029 2036 2047 2060 2073
2500 2508 2515 2521 2529 2536 2547 2560 2573
3000 3008 3015 3021 3029 3036 3047 3060 3073
3500 3508 3515 3521 3529 3536 3547 3560 3573
4000 4008 4015 4021 4029 4036 4047 4060 4073
4500 4508 4515 4521 4529 4536 4547 4560 4573
5000 5008 5015 5021 5029 5036 5047 5060 5073
5500 5508 5515 5521 5529 5536 5547 5560 5573
6000 6008 6015 6021 6029 6036 6047 6060 6073
6500 6508 6515 6521 6529 6536 6547 6560 6573
7000 7008 7015 7021 7029 7036 7047 7060 7073
7500 7508 7515 7521 7529 7536 7547 7560 7573
8000 8008 8015 8021 8029 8036 8047 8060 8073
8500 8508 8515 8521 8529 8536 8547 8560 8573
9000 9008 9015 9021 9029 9036 9047 9060 9073
9500 9508 9515 9521 9529 9536 9547 9560 9573
10000 10008 10015 10021 10029 10036 10047 10060 10073
10500 10508 10515 10521 10529 10536 10547 10560 10573
11000 11008 11015 11021 11029 11036 11047 11060 11073
11500 11508 11515 11521 11529 11536 11547 11560 11573
12000 12008 12015 12021 12029 12036 12047 12060 12073
12500 12508 12515 12521 12529 12536 12547 12560 12573
13000 13008 13015 13021 13029 13036 13047 13060 13073
14000 14008 14015 14021 14029 14036 14047 14060 14073
15000 15008 15015 15021 15029 15036 15047 15060 15073
16000 16008 16015 16021 16029 16036 16047 16060 16073
17000 17008 17015 17021 17029 17036 17047 17060 17073
18000 18008 18015 18021 18029 18036 18047 18060 18073
19000 19008 19015 19021 19029 19036 19047 19060 19073
20000 20008 20015 20021 20029 20036 20047 20060 20073
21000 21008 21015 21021 21029 21036 21047 21060 21073
22000 22008 22015 22021 22029 22036 22047 22060 22073
23000 23008 23015 23021 23029 23036 23047 23060 23073
24000 24008 24015 24021 24029 24036 24047 24060 24073
25000 25008 25015 25021 25029 25036 25047 25060 25073

NOTE: Shaded values within the table are above the VMO limitation and are provided for interpolation
purpose only.

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4.5-30 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SPEEDS

FLAPS 35° - Power For Level Flight

TRUE INDICATED ALTITUDE [ft]


ALTITUDE IAS [kt]
[ft] 110 120 130 140 150 160
0 35 52 69 88 109 134
500 535 552 569 588 609 634
1000 1035 1052 1069 1088 1109 1134
1500 1535 1552 1569 1588 1609 1634
2000 2035 2052 2069 2088 2109 2134
2500 2535 2552 2569 2588 2609 2634
3000 3035 3052 3069 3088 3109 3134
3500 3535 3552 3569 3588 3609 3634
4000 4035 4052 4069 4088 4109 4134
4500 4535 4552 4569 4588 4609 4634
5000 5035 5052 5069 5088 5109 5134
5500 5535 5552 5569 5588 5609 5634
6000 6035 6052 6069 6088 6109 6134
6500 6535 6552 6569 6588 6609 6634
7000 7035 7052 7069 7088 7109 7134
7500 7535 7552 7569 7588 7609 7634
8000 8035 8052 8069 8088 8109 8134
8500 8535 8552 8569 8588 8609 8634
9000 9035 9052 9069 9088 9109 9134
9500 9535 9552 9569 9588 9609 9634
10000 10035 10052 10069 10088 10109 10134
10500 10535 10552 10569 10588 10609 10634
11000 11035 11052 11069 11088 11109 11134
11500 11535 11552 11569 11588 11609 11634
12000 12035 12052 12069 12088 12109 12134
12500 12535 12552 12569 12588 12609 12634
13000 13035 13052 13069 13088 13109 13134
14000 14035 14052 14069 14088 14109 14134
15000 15035 15052 15069 15088 15109 15134
16000 16035 16052 16069 16088 16109 16134
17000 17035 17052 17069 17088 17109 17134
18000 18035 18052 18069 18088 18109 18134
19000 19035 19052 19069 19088 19109 19134
20000 20035 20052 20069 20088 20109 20134
21000 21035 21052 21069 21088 21109 21134
22000 22035 22052 22069 22088 22109 22134
23000 23035 23052 23069 23088 23109 23134
24000 24035 24052 24069 24088 24109 24134
25000 25035 25052 25069 25088 25109 25134

NOTE: Shaded values within the table are above the VMO limitation and are provided for interpolation
purpose only.

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CHAPTER 4 4.6-1
PERFORMANCE
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.6 BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

4.6.1 Brake Energy in Accelerate-Stop

The maximum permitted Brake Energy level in Accelerate-Stop is 57.7 x 106 ft lb.
This limit shall not be exceeded.
Therefore it must be checked, whether the planned take-off weight allows to stay below the above limit.

The tables presented under this Sub-Chapter shall be used as follows:


Step 1: Find the brake energy level for Accelerate-Stop - zero Wind and zero Slope.
Step 2: Correct this figure for the influence of the Slope and Wind.

Table 1 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 5°
Table 1a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop - Flaps 5°
Table 2 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 10°
Table 2a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop - Flaps 10°
Table 3 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 15°
Table 3a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop - Flaps 15°

NOTE: V1 = VR

Example 1
Under the following conditions:
• 5° Flaps T/O
• 4000 ft PA at 35°C OAT
• 28690 kg take-off mass
• 10 kt tailwind
• 2% downhill slope
the maximum permitted brake energy level will not be exceeded.

Example 2
Using 10° Flaps T/O and:
• 7000 ft PA at 30°C OAT
• 29000 kg take-off mass
• 10 kt tailwind
• 1% downhill slope
the limits are not exceeded.

Example 3
Using 15° Flaps T/O and:
• 10000 ft PA at 30°C OAT
• 29257 kg take-off mass
• 5 kt tailwind
• 0% downhill slope
the limits are, as well, not exceeded.

Remarks 1: As shown in the above 3 examples Accelerate-Stop brake energy levels might only be exceeded
at hot / high level airports.
Remarks 2: No changes apply when Ice Protection Systems are “ON”.

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4.6-2

Table 1 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 5° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 33.8 34.5 35.2 36.0 36.7 37.5 38.2 38.9 39.7 40.5 41.3 42.4 35.2 36.0 36.7 37.5 38.3 39.1 39.9 40.6 41.4 42.3 43.2
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 32.5 33.2 33.9 34.6 35.3 36.0 36.7 37.4 38.1 38.9 39.7 40.6 33.9 34.6 35.3 36.1 36.8 37.5 38.3 39.0 39.8 40.6 41.4
28000 30.5 31.1 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.7 34.3 35.0 35.6 36.3 37.1 37.9 31.7 32.4 33.1 33.7 34.4 35.1 35.8 36.4 37.1 37.9 38.7
27000 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.5 33.1 33.8 34.5 35.3 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.2 35.9
26000 26.4 26.9 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.6 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.1 29.7 30.2 30.8 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.2
25000 24.5 24.9 25.4 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.4 30.1 25.4 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.0 30.6
24000 22.5 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.6 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.0 27.5 28.1
23000 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.9 25.4 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.5 24.9 25.3 25.8
22000 19.1 19.5 19.8 20.2 20.6 20.9 21.3 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 19.8 20.2 20.6 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
[kg] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 36.8 37.5 38.3 39.2 40.0 40.8 41.6 42.4 43.3 44.1 45.2 37.5 38.4 39.2 40.0 40.9 41.7 42.6 43.5 44.3 45.1 46.1

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 35.4 36.1 36.9 37.6 38.4 39.2 39.9 40.7 41.5 42.3 43.3 36.1 36.9 37.7 38.5 39.3 40.1 40.9 41.7 42.4 43.3 44.2

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 33.1 33.8 34.5 35.2 35.9 36.6 37.3 38.0 38.7 39.4 40.4 33.8 34.5 35.2 35.9 36.7 37.4 38.2 38.9 39.6 40.3 41.2
27000 30.8 31.4 32.1 32.7 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.3 36.0 36.6 37.5 31.4 32.1 32.7 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.4 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.2
26000 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.6 29.1 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.4 33.9 34.5 35.2
25000 26.4 26.9 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.2 31.9 26.9 27.5 28.0 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.2 30.8 31.3 31.9 32.5
24000 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.2 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.7
23000 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.4 25.9 26.3 26.9 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.4 26.8 27.3
22000 20.6 21.0 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.6 24.0 24.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 1 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 5° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
[kg] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[°C]
29574 39.2 40.1 41.0 41.8 42.7 43.6 44.6 45.4 46.2 47.2 48.6 40.1 41.0 41.9 42.8 43.8 44.7 45.7 46.5 47.2 48.4 49.6 51.3
29000 37.7 38.5 39.3 40.2 41.0 41.9 42.7 43.5 44.3 45.2 46.5 38.5 39.3 40.2 41.1 42.0 42.8 43.8 44.5 45.3 46.3 47.4 49.1
28000 35.2 36.0 36.7 37.5 38.3 39.1 39.8 40.5 41.3 42.1 43.3 35.9 36.7 37.5 38.3 39.1 40.0 40.8 41.5 42.2 43.2 44.2 45.6
27000 32.7 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.6 38.3 39.0 40.1 33.4 34.2 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.1 40.0 40.9 42.2
26000 30.3 30.9 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.7 35.3 36.0 36.9 30.9 31.6 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.2 34.9 35.5 36.0 36.8 37.6 38.9
25000 28.0 28.6 29.2 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.0 32.5 33.2 34.0 28.6 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.7 33.2 33.9 34.7 35.7
24000 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.3 31.1 26.2 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.4 28.9 29.5 29.9 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.6
23000 23.7 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.5 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.6 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.5 27.9 28.5 29.1 29.9
22000 21.7 22.1 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.4 26.0 22.1 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.3

6000 7000

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Take-Off PA [ft]
Mass
CHAPTER 4

OAT
[kg] [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


29574 41.9 42.8 43.8 44.8 45.8 46.8 47.7 48.5 49.5 50.9 52.4 43.8 44.8 45.9 46.9 48.0 48.9 49.8 50.7 52.1 53.6 55.3
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 40.2 41.1 42.0 42.9 43.9 44.8 45.7 46.4 47.4 48.6 50.1 42.0 43.0 43.9 44.9 45.9 46.8 47.7 48.5 49.8 51.2 52.9
28000 37.5 38.4 39.2 40.0 40.9 41.8 42.6 43.3 44.1 45.3 46.6 39.2 40.1 41.0 41.9 42.8 43.6 44.4 45.1 46.3 47.6 49.1
27000 34.9 35.6 36.4 37.2 37.9 38.7 39.5 40.1 40.9 41.9 43.1 36.4 37.2 38.0 38.8 39.7 40.4 41.1 41.8 42.8 44.0 45.4
26000 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.3 35.0 35.7 36.4 36.9 37.6 38.6 39.6 33.6 34.3 35.1 35.8 36.5 37.2 37.8 38.4 39.4 40.4 41.7
25000 29.7 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.3 32.9 33.5 34.0 34.6 35.5 36.4 31.0 31.7 32.3 33.0 33.7 34.3 34.8 35.4 36.2 37.2 38.3
24000 27.3 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.1 31.7 32.4 33.2 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.3 31.8 32.3 33.1 33.9 34.9
23000 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.5 26.1 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.3 28.8 29.2 29.6 30.3 31.1 32.0
22000 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.0 26.5 27.1 27.7 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.2 26.6 27.0 27.6 28.3 29.0

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.6-3

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
4.6-4

Table 1 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 5° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 44.8 45.9 47.0 48.0 49.1 50.1 51.1 52.2 53.3 54.9 56.6 46.9 48.1 49.2 50.4 51.4 52.4 53.6 54.8 56.3 (58.0) (60.0)
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 42.9 44.0 45.0 46.0 47.0 48.0 48.9 49.9 51.0 52.5 54.0 45.0 46.0 47.1 48.2 49.1 50.1 51.2 52.4 53.8 55.3 57.2
28000 40.1 41.0 41.9 42.8 43.8 44.7 45.5 46.4 47.4 48.8 50.2 41.9 42.9 43.9 44.8 45.7 46.6 47.6 48.7 49.9 51.4 53.1
27000 37.2 38.0 38.9 39.7 40.6 41.4 42.1 42.9 43.8 45.1 46.3 38.9 39.7 40.6 41.5 42.3 43.1 44.0 45.0 46.1 47.4 49.0
26000 34.3 35.1 35.8 36.6 37.4 38.1 38.7 39.5 40.3 41.4 42.5 35.8 36.6 37.4 38.2 38.9 39.6 40.4 41.3 42.3 43.5 44.8
25000 31.6 32.3 33.0 33.7 34.4 35.0 35.6 36.3 37.0 38.0 39.0 33.0 33.7 34.4 35.2 35.8 36.5 37.2 38.0 38.9 39.9 41.1
24000 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.5 33.1 33.8 34.7 35.6 30.2 30.8 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.6 35.4 36.3 37.4
23000 26.7 27.2 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.6 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.1 31.7 32.4 33.2 34.2
22000 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.7 27.2 27.6 28.2 28.8 29.6 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.9 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.4 30.2 31.0

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
[kg] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 48.0 49.2 50.4 51.6 52.7 53.9 55.0 56.4 (57.8) (59.6) (61.4) (63.7)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 46.0 47.1 48.2 49.3 50.4 51.5 52.6 53.8 55.2 56.8 (58.5) (60.7)

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 42.8 43.9 44.9 45.9 46.8 47.8 48.8 50.0 51.2 52.7 54.2 56.2
27000 39.7 40.6 41.6 42.5 43.3 44.2 45.1 46.2 47.3 48.6 50.0 51.8
26000 36.6 37.4 38.2 39.1 39.8 40.6 41.4 42.4 43.3 44.6 45.8 47.4
25000 33.7 34.4 35.2 35.9 36.6 37.3 38.1 38.9 39.8 40.9 42.0 43.4
24000 30.8 31.5 32.1 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.5 36.2 37.2 38.2 39.4
23000 28.3 28.9 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.5 33.1 34.0 34.9 36.0
22000 25.8 26.3 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.1 30.8 31.6 32.5

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

AOM
AOM
Table 1a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] 5° FLAPS

Uncorrected
Brake 10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
45 57.4 55.8 54.4 52.9 51.6 52.5 51.1 49.7 48.3 47.0 47.7 46.3 45.0 43.7 42.5 44.9 43.5 42.2 40.9 39.8 42.1 40.7 39.6 38.3 37.2
47 (59.7)(58.1) 56.6 55.0 53.6 54.8 53.2 51.8 50.3 49.0 49.9 48.4 47.0 45.6 44.3 46.9 45.5 44.2 42.8 41.5 44.1 42.7 41.4 40.1 38.9
49 (62.0)(60.3)(58.8) 57.2 55.7 57.0 55.4 53.9 52.4 50.9 52.0 50.5 49.0 47.6 46.2 49.0 47.5 46.1 44.7 43.4 46.1 44.7 43.3 41.9 40.6
51 (64.3)(62.6)(60.9)(59.3) 57.7 (59.2) 57.5 56.0 54.4 52.9 54.1 52.5 51.0 49.5 48.1 51.1 49.5 48.0 46.6 45.2 48.1 46.6 45.2 43.8 42.4
53 (66.6)(64.8)(63.1)(61.5)(59.9)(61.4)(59.7)(58.0) 56.5 54.9 56.3 54.6 53.0 51.5 50.0 53.2 51.5 50.0 48.5 47.0 50.2 48.5 47.0 45.6 44.2
55 - - (65.2)(63.5)(61.9) - - (60.1)(58.5) 56.9 - - 55.0 53.5 51.9 - - 52.0 50.5 48.9 - - 49.0 47.5 46.0
57 - - - (65.6)(63.9) - - - (60.5)(58.8) - - - 55.4 53.8 - - - 52.3 50.8 - - - 49.3 47.8
59 - - - - (65.9) - - - - (60.8) - - - - 55.6 - - - - 52.6 - - - - 49.6
61 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Print Date: 2021-05-03


63 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHAPTER 4

65 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PERFORMANCE

67 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

69 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

METRIC
4.6-5

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.6-6

Table 2 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.2 38.2 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.5 35.2 35.8 36.6 37.3 38.0 38.9
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.7 32.3 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.8 35.5 36.4 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.3 32.9 33.6 34.3 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.1
28000 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.2 31.8 32.4 33.1 33.9 28.6 29.2 29.7 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8 34.5
27000 25.8 26.2 26.7 27.1 27.6 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.5 26.7 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0
26000 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.5 25.9 26.4 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.4 29.0 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5
25000 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.8 22.9 23.3 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.9 25.3 25.8 26.2 26.7 27.3
24000 20.4 20.7 21.0 21.4 21.7 22.1 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.6 21.0 21.4 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0
23000 18.9 19.2 19.5 19.8 20.1 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.7 19.5 19.8 20.1 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.2 22.6 23.0
22000 17.4 17.6 17.9 18.2 18.5 18.7 19.0 19.3 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.8 17.9 18.2 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
[kg] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 33.2 33.8 34.5 35.2 36.0 36.7 37.4 38.2 38.9 39.7 40.7 33.8 34.6 35.3 36.0 36.8 37.5 38.3 39.1 39.8 40.6 41.5

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.7 34.4 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.8 32.4 33.0 33.7 34.4 35.1 35.8 36.6 37.3 37.9 38.7 39.6

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 29.7 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.6 35.2 36.1 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.1 32.7 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.3 36.0 36.8
27000 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.6 33.4 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.7 33.4 34.0
26000 25.6 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.8 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.1 30.7 31.3
25000 23.6 24.1 24.5 24.9 25.4 25.9 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.7 28.4 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.4 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.8 28.3 28.9
24000 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.4 26.0 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.5
23000 20.1 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.4 24.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.3
22000 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.8 20.1 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.4 21.9 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.8 20.1 20.5 20.8 21.2 21.5 21.8 22.2

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 2 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
[kg] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[°C]
29574 35.3 36.0 36.8 37.6 38.4 39.3 40.1 40.8 41.6 42.5 43.6 36.0 36.8 37.7 38.5 39.4 40.2 41.1 41.8 42.5 43.5 44.5 46.1
29000 33.7 34.4 35.2 35.9 36.7 37.5 38.2 38.9 39.6 40.4 41.6 34.4 35.2 36.0 36.8 37.5 38.4 39.2 39.9 40.5 41.4 42.3 43.8
28000 31.4 32.1 32.8 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.6 36.2 36.8 37.6 38.6 32.1 32.8 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.7 36.4 37.0 37.6 38.4 39.3 40.6
27000 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.1 31.7 32.3 33.0 33.5 34.1 34.8 35.7 29.8 30.4 31.1 31.7 32.4 33.1 33.7 34.3 34.8 35.5 36.3 37.5
26000 27.0 27.5 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.8 31.3 32.0 32.8 27.5 28.1 28.7 29.3 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.5 32.0 32.6 33.3 34.4
25000 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.2 25.4 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.5 30.1 30.7 31.7
24000 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.6 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.0 27.5 28.1 29.0
23000 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.4 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.6
22000 19.4 19.8 20.2 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.6 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.2 19.8 20.2 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.5 24.2

6000 7000

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Take-Off PA [ft]
Mass
CHAPTER 4

OAT
[kg] [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


29574 37.7 38.5 39.4 40.3 41.2 42.1 42.9 43.6 44.5 45.7 47.0 39.4 40.3 41.3 42.2 43.1 44.0 44.8 45.6 46.8 48.1 49.8
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 36.0 36.8 37.6 38.4 39.2 40.1 40.9 41.5 42.4 43.4 44.7 37.6 38.5 39.3 40.2 41.1 41.9 42.6 43.4 44.5 45.7 47.3
28000 33.5 34.2 35.0 35.7 36.5 37.3 38.0 38.6 39.3 40.3 41.4 35.0 35.8 36.6 37.3 38.1 38.9 39.5 40.2 41.2 42.4 43.8
27000 31.1 31.8 32.4 33.1 33.8 34.5 35.1 35.7 36.3 37.2 38.2 32.4 33.1 33.9 34.6 35.3 35.9 36.5 37.1 38.1 39.1 40.3
26000 28.7 29.3 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.7 32.3 32.8 33.3 34.1 35.0 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.5 34.1 34.9 35.8 36.9
25000 26.5 27.0 27.6 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.7 30.2 30.7 31.4 32.3 27.6 28.2 28.7 29.3 29.9 30.4 30.9 31.4 32.1 32.9 33.9
24000 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.2 27.6 28.1 28.7 29.5 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.2 28.7 29.3 30.0 31.0
23000 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.4 25.8 26.4 27.0 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.3 26.9 27.6 28.4
22000 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.2 23.5 24.0 24.6 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.0 24.5 25.1 25.8

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.6-7

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)
4.6-8

Table 2 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 40.3 41.3 42.2 43.2 44.2 45.1 46.0 46.8 47.8 49.3 50.9 42.2 43.2 44.3 45.3 46.2 47.2 48.2 49.2 50.6 52.2 54.0
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 38.4 39.3 40.2 41.2 42.1 42.9 43.7 44.6 45.5 46.9 48.3 40.2 41.2 42.1 43.1 44.0 44.8 45.8 46.7 48.0 49.5 51.2
28000 35.7 36.6 37.4 38.2 39.0 39.8 40.5 41.3 42.1 43.4 44.7 37.4 38.2 39.1 40.0 40.7 41.5 42.4 43.3 44.4 45.7 47.3
27000 33.1 33.9 34.6 35.3 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.1 38.8 40.0 41.1 34.6 35.4 36.1 36.9 37.6 38.3 39.1 39.9 40.9 42.1 43.5
26000 30.5 31.1 31.8 32.5 33.1 33.7 34.3 34.9 35.6 36.6 37.6 31.8 32.5 33.2 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.8 36.5 37.4 38.4 39.7
25000 28.1 28.7 29.3 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.6 32.1 32.7 33.6 34.6 29.3 29.9 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.3 32.9 33.6 34.4 35.3 36.4
24000 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.7 31.5 26.8 27.4 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.3 32.2 33.2
23000 23.7 24.2 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.4 28.1 28.9 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.7 29.5 30.3
22000 21.7 22.1 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.5 25.0 25.6 26.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.5 26.1 26.7 27.5

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
[kg] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 43.2 44.3 45.3 46.4 47.4 48.4 49.4 50.6 51.9 53.5 55.2 57.4

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 41.1 42.1 43.1 44.1 45.0 46.0 47.0 48.1 49.2 50.8 52.3 54.4

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 38.2 39.1 40.0 40.9 41.7 42.6 43.5 44.5 45.5 46.9 48.3 50.1
27000 35.3 36.1 36.9 37.7 38.5 39.3 40.0 41.0 41.9 43.1 44.4 46.0
26000 32.5 33.2 33.9 34.6 35.3 35.9 36.6 37.4 38.2 39.3 40.4 41.9
25000 29.9 30.6 31.2 31.9 32.4 33.1 33.7 34.4 35.1 36.1 37.1 38.4
24000 27.4 28.0 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.9 33.8 34.9
23000 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.8 29.3 30.1 30.9 31.9
22000 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.3 28.0 28.8

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

AOM
AOM
Table 2a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] 10° FLAPS

Uncorrected
Brake 10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
46 (58.6) 57.1 55.6 54.1 52.8 53.7 52.2 50.8 49.4 48.1 48.8 47.3 46.0 44.7 43.4 45.9 44.4 43.2 41.9 40.7 43.0 41.6 40.4 39.2 38.0
48 (60.9)(59.3)(57.8) 56.3 54.8 55.9 54.4 52.9 51.4 50.1 50.9 49.4 48.0 46.6 45.3 47.9 46.5 45.1 43.7 42.5 45.0 43.6 42.3 40.9 39.8
50 (63.2)(61.5)(60.0)(58.5) 57.0 (58.1) 56.5 55.0 53.5 52.1 53.0 51.5 50.0 48.6 47.2 50.0 48.5 47.1 45.7 44.3 47.0 45.5 44.2 42.8 41.5
52 - - (62.1)(60.5)(59.0) - - 57.1 55.6 54.1 - - 52.0 50.6 49.1 - - 49.0 47.6 46.2 - - 46.1 44.7 43.3
54 - - - (62.7)(61.0) - - - 57.6 56.0 - - - 52.5 51.0 - - - 49.5 48.0 - - - 46.5 45.1
56 - - - - (63.1) - - - - (58.0) - - - - 52.9 - - - - 49.9 - - - - 46.9
58 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
62 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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64 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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66 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PERFORMANCE

68 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

70 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

METRIC
4.6-9

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


DS8400/752
4.6-10

Table 3 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS V1 = VR

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 28.6 29.2 29.7 30.3 30.8 31.4 31.9 32.5 33.1 33.6 34.1 35.0 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.3 34.9 35.6
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.7 32.2 32.7 33.5 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.8 32.4 32.9 33.4 34.1
28000 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.7 30.1 30.6 31.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.3 30.8 31.3 31.9
27000 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.3 26.8 27.2 27.7 28.1 28.5 29.2 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.4 26.9 27.3 27.8 28.2 28.7 29.1 29.7
26000 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 24.9 25.3 25.7 26.1 26.4 27.0 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.4 25.8 26.2 26.6 27.0 27.5
25000 20.9 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.3 22.7 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.1 24.5 25.0 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.4
24000 19.2 19.6 19.9 20.2 20.6 20.9 21.2 21.5 21.9 22.2 22.5 23.0 19.9 20.2 20.6 20.9 21.3 21.6 21.9 22.3 22.6 22.9 23.3
23000 17.9 18.2 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.3 19.6 19.9 20.2 20.5 20.8 21.2 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.3 20.6 20.9 21.2 21.5
22000 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.3 17.6 17.8 18.1 18.3 18.6 18.9 19.1 19.5 17.0 17.3 17.6 17.9 18.1 18.4 18.7 18.9 19.2 19.5 19.8

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT
[kg] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.7 36.3 37.3 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 34.0 34.6 35.2 35.9 36.4 37.2 38.0

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.0 33.6 34.2 34.8 35.7 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4 34.9 35.6 36.4

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.9 30.4 30.9 31.5 32.0 32.5 33.3 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.9 30.5 31.0 31.6 32.1 32.6 33.2 33.9
27000 26.0 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.2 31.0 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.3 30.9 31.5
26000 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.4 25.8 26.3 26.7 27.1 27.6 28.0 28.7 24.6 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.3 26.8 27.2 27.7 28.0 28.6 29.2
25000 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.5 25.9 26.5 22.7 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.2 25.6 25.9 26.4 26.9
24000 20.6 20.9 21.3 21.6 22.0 22.3 22.7 23.0 23.4 23.7 24.3 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.1 23.5 23.8 24.2 24.7
23000 19.1 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.0 21.3 21.6 21.9 22.4 19.4 19.7 20.1 20.4 20.7 21.0 21.4 21.7 22.0 22.3 22.8
22000 17.6 17.9 18.1 18.4 18.7 19.0 19.3 19.6 19.8 20.1 20.5 17.9 18.2 18.5 18.7 19.0 19.3 19.6 19.9 20.1 20.5 20.8

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 3 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS V1 = VR DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000


Mass OAT
[kg] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[°C]
29574 32.7 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.4 36.0 36.7 37.3 38.0 38.8 39.9 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.4 36.1 36.8 37.5 38.2 38.8 39.7 40.6 42.2
29000 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.7 36.4 37.2 38.2 32.0 32.6 33.3 33.9 34.6 35.3 36.0 36.6 37.2 38.0 38.9 40.3
28000 29.4 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.7 32.3 32.8 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.6 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.7 32.3 32.9 33.6 34.2 34.7 35.4 36.2 37.6
27000 27.4 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.6 32.2 33.0 27.9 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.7 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.8
26000 25.5 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.7 29.2 29.7 30.5 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.3 29.7 30.4 31.0 32.0
25000 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.1 26.5 26.9 27.4 28.1 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.1 27.5 28.0 28.6 29.5
24000 21.7 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.3 24.7 25.2 25.8 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.2 27.0
23000 20.1 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.4 21.8 22.1 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.7 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.2 22.5 22.9 23.2 23.6 24.1 24.8
22000 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.3 20.5 20.8 21.2 21.7 18.8 19.1 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.3 20.6 20.9 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.6

6000 7000

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Take-Off PA [ft]
Mass
CHAPTER 4

OAT
[kg] [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


29574 34.7 35.4 36.2 36.9 37.7 38.5 39.2 39.9 40.7 41.7 43.0 36.2 36.9 37.7 38.6 39.4 40.2 40.9 41.7 42.8 44.0 45.6
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 33.3 33.9 34.6 35.3 36.1 36.8 37.6 38.2 38.9 39.9 41.1 34.6 35.3 36.1 36.9 37.7 38.5 39.2 39.9 40.9 42.1 43.6
28000 31.1 31.7 32.4 33.0 33.7 34.4 35.0 35.6 36.3 37.2 38.3 32.4 33.0 33.7 34.5 35.2 35.9 36.5 37.1 38.1 39.1 40.5
27000 29.0 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.0 33.6 34.5 35.4 30.1 30.7 31.4 32.0 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.4 35.3 36.2 37.4
26000 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.7 32.6 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.2 31.7 32.5 33.3 34.4
25000 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.1 28.6 29.3 30.0 25.8 26.2 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.2 29.9 30.6 31.6
24000 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.4 25.7 26.2 26.8 27.5 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.3 26.7 27.3 28.0 28.9
23000 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.2 21.8 22.2 22.6 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.7 26.5
22000 19.4 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.4 21.7 22.0 22.5 23.0 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.1 22.4 22.9 23.4 24.1

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.6-11

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)

DS8400/752
4.6-12

Table 3 - Brake Energy Level in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS V1 = VR

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 36.9 37.8 38.6 39.5 40.4 41.2 42.0 42.8 43.7 45.1 46.6 38.6 39.5 40.5 41.4 42.3 43.1 44.1 45.0 46.2 47.7 49.5
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

29000 35.3 36.1 37.0 37.8 38.7 39.5 40.2 41.0 41.8 43.1 44.5 37.0 37.8 38.7 39.6 40.4 41.3 42.1 43.0 44.2 45.6 47.3
28000 33.0 33.8 34.5 35.3 36.0 36.8 37.4 38.1 38.9 40.1 41.3 34.5 35.3 36.1 36.9 37.6 38.4 39.2 40.0 41.1 42.3 43.8
27000 30.7 31.4 32.1 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.3 36.0 37.1 38.2 32.0 32.8 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.5 36.3 37.0 37.9 39.1 40.4
26000 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.5 33.1 34.0 35.0 29.6 30.2 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 34.0 34.8 35.8 37.0
25000 26.2 26.8 27.3 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.4 29.9 30.5 31.3 32.2 27.3 27.9 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.2 32.0 32.9 33.9
24000 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.6 29.4 25.0 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.2 30.0 30.9
23000 22.2 22.6 23.1 23.5 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.1 25.6 26.2 26.9 23.1 23.5 24.0 24.5 24.9 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.8 27.5 28.3
22000 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.2 22.6 22.9 23.3 23.9 24.5 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.9 25.6

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass OAT
[kg] -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

29574 39.5 40.5 41.5 42.4 43.3 44.3 45.2 46.3 47.5 49.0 50.6 52.6

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

29000 37.8 38.7 39.7 40.6 41.4 42.3 43.2 44.3 45.4 46.9 48.4 50.3

Print Date: 2021-05-03


28000 35.2 36.1 37.0 37.8 38.6 39.4 40.2 41.1 42.1 43.4 44.8 46.5
27000 32.7 33.5 34.3 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.1 38.0 38.9 40.1 41.2 42.8
26000 30.2 30.9 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.9 35.6 36.7 37.7 39.0
25000 27.9 28.5 29.1 29.7 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.1 32.7 33.7 34.6 35.8
24000 25.5 26.1 26.6 27.2 27.6 28.1 28.7 29.3 29.9 30.7 31.5 32.6
23000 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.4 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.4 28.1 28.8 29.7
22000 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.8 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.5 26.1 26.9

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

AOM
AOM
Table 3a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Accelerate-Stop [x 106 ft lb] 15° FLAPS

Uncorrected
Brake 10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
47 (59.6)(58.1) 56.7 55.3 53.9 54.7 53.2 51.9 50.5 49.2 49.8 48.3 47.0 45.7 44.5 46.8 45.4 44.1 42.9 41.7 43.9 42.6 41.3 40.1 39.0
49 (61.9)(60.3)(58.8) 57.4 56.0 56.9 55.3 53.9 52.6 51.2 51.9 50.4 49.0 47.7 46.4 48.9 47.5 46.1 44.8 43.5 46.0 44.6 43.2 42.0 40.8
51 - - (60.9)(59.5)(58.0) - - 56.0 54.6 53.1 - - 51.0 49.6 48.3 - - 48.0 46.7 45.4 - - 45.1 43.8 42.5
53 - - - (61.5)(60.0) - - - 56.6 55.1 - - - 51.6 50.2 - - - 48.6 47.2 - - - 45.7 44.3
55 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
57 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
59 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
61 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
63 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Print Date: 2021-05-03


65 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHAPTER 4

67 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PERFORMANCE

69 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

71 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 57.7 x 106 ft lb

METRIC
4.6-13

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.6-14 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

4.6.2 Brake Energy in Landing

The maximum permitted Brake Energy level in Landing is 39.9 x 106 ft lb.
When dispatching a flight to destination and / or prior landing it must be checked whether this limit is not
exceeded.
Same as for the take-off check, the first table is used to find the brake energy level for landing - zero Wind and
zero Slope.
The second table helps to correct this value for Wind and Slope.

Table 4 - Brake Energy Level in Landing - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 10°
Table 4a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing - Flaps 10°
Table 5 - Brake Energy Level in Landing - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 15°
Table 5a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing - Flaps 15°
Table 6 - Brake Energy Level in Landing - zero Wind and zero Slope - Flaps 35°
Table 6a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing - Flaps 35°

Example 1
Under the following conditions:
• 10° Flaps landing
• Sea Level at 50°C OAT
• 28000 kg landing mass
• 5 kt tailwind
• 1% uphill slope
the brake energy level is just at the permitted brake energy level of 39.9 x 106 ft lb.

Example 2
Using 15° Flaps for landing and:
• 1000 ft PA at 45°C OAT
• 27200 kg landing mass
• 5 kt tailwind
• 2% downhill slope
the brake energy level is just below the permitted brake energy level of 39.9 x 106 ft lb.

Example 3
Using 35° Flaps for landing and:
• 7000 ft PA at 35°C OAT
• 28000 kg landing mass
• 5 kt tailwind
• 2% downhill slope
the brake energy level is also within limits.

Remarks 1: Other than for the take-off, a check of the brake energy level for landing may be required even for
Sea Level airports.

Remarks 2: When Ice Protection Systems are “ON” and operating in icing conditions brake energy level
increases as follows:
10° + 15° Flaps = + 27%
35° Flaps = + 23%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


AOM
Table 4 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
[kg] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[°C]
(29574) 33.3 34.0 34.6 35.3 35.9 36.6 37.3 37.9 38.6 39.2 39.9 (40.6) 34.6 35.3 36.0 36.7 37.3 38.1 38.7 39.4 (40.1) (40.8) (41.5)
28123 30.1 30.7 31.2 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.6 34.2 34.8 35.4 36.0 36.6 31.2 31.9 32.5 33.1 33.7 34.3 34.9 35.5 36.1 36.8 37.4
27000 27.7 28.2 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.4 30.9 31.5 32.0 32.5 33.1 33.7 28.8 29.3 29.9 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.1 32.7 33.2 33.8 34.4
26000 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.6 31.2 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.7 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.8
25000 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.4 26.9 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.4
24000 21.7 22.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.4 22.6 23.0 23.5 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0
23000 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.4 23.8 24.3 20.7 21.2 21.6 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.2 23.5 23.9 24.3 24.8
22000 18.2 18.6 18.9 19.3 19.6 19.9 20.3 20.6 21.0 21.3 21.7 22.1 18.9 19.3 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.7 21.1 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.6

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass OAT

Print Date: 2021-05-03


[kg] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 36.0 36.7 37.4 38.1 38.8 39.5 (40.2) (40.9) (41.6) (42.4) (43.1) 36.7 37.4 38.2 38.9 39.6 (40.4) (41.1) (41.8) (42.6) (43.3) (44.1)
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


28123 32.4 33.1 33.7 34.3 35.0 35.6 36.3 36.8 37.5 38.2 38.9 33.1 33.7 34.4 35.1 35.7 36.4 37.1 37.7 38.4 39.0 39.7
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

27000 29.9 30.5 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.4 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.7 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.3 32.9 33.5 34.1 34.7 35.3 35.9 36.5
26000 27.6 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.8 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.0 28.1 28.7 29.3 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.5 32.1 32.6 33.2 33.8
25000 25.5 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 26.0 26.5 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.2 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.2
24000 23.4 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.1 27.5 28.0 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.2 27.7 28.1 28.6
23000 21.5 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.7 21.9 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.4 25.8 26.3
22000 19.6 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.6-15

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)

DS8400/752
4.6-16

Table 4 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000
Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
(29574) 38.1 38.8 39.6 (40.5) (41.3) (42.0) (42.8) (43.5) (44.3) (45.0) (45.8) 38.8 39.6 (40.4) (41.3) (42.1) (42.9) (43.7) (44.5) (45.2) (46.0) (46.8) (47.7)
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

28123 34.3 35.0 35.7 36.5 37.2 37.9 38.5 39.2 39.9 (40.6) (41.2) 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.2 38.0 38.7 39.4 (40.1) (40.8) (41.5) (42.2) (42.9)
27000 31.6 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.2 34.8 35.5 36.1 36.7 37.3 37.9 32.2 32.9 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.6 36.2 36.9 37.5 38.1 38.8 39.5
26000 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.1 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.3 32.9 33.5 34.1 34.6 35.3 35.9 36.5
25000 27.0 27.5 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.8 31.3 31.9 32.4 27.5 28.1 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.5 32.0 32.6 33.1 33.7
24000 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.2 29.7 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.4 30.9
23000 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.4 26.8 27.3 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.4 27.9 28.4
22000 20.7 21.1 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 24.8 21.1 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.4 25.8

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
[kg] [°C] -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
CHAPTER 4

(29574) (40.4) (41.2) (42.1) (42.9) (43.8) (44.6) (45.4) (46.2) (47.0) (47.8) (48.7) (42.1) (43.0) (43.8) (44.7) (45.6) (46.4) (47.3) (48.1) (48.9) (49.8) (50.8)
PERFORMANCE

28123 36.4 37.2 37.9 38.7 39.4 (40.2) (40.9) (41.6) (42.3) (43.1) (43.9) 37.9 38.7 39.5 (40.3) (41.0) (41.8) (42.6) (43.3) (44.1) (44.9) (45.7)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

27000 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.6 38.3 38.9 39.6 (40.3) 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.8 38.5 39.2 39.8 (40.5) (41.3) (42.0)

Print Date: 2021-05-03


26000 31.0 31.6 32.3 32.9 33.5 34.2 34.8 35.4 36.0 36.6 37.3 32.3 32.9 33.6 34.2 34.9 35.6 36.2 36.8 37.5 38.1 38.9
25000 28.6 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.7 33.2 33.8 34.4 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.9 33.4 34.0 34.6 35.2 35.9
24000 26.3 26.8 27.4 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.6 27.4 27.9 28.5 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.2 31.7 32.3 32.9
23000 24.1 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.7 28.2 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.2
22000 22.0 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.5 25.9 26.4 22.9 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.5

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

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(cont’d)

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Table 4 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) (42.9) (43.8) (44.7) (45.6) (46.4) (47.4) (48.3) (49.1) (50.0) (50.9) (51.9) (44.7) (45.7) (46.6) (47.5) (48.4) (49.3) (50.3) (51.2) (52.2) (53.1) (54.1)
28123 38.6 39.5 (40.3) (41.1) (41.8) (42.7) (43.5) (44.3) (45.0) (45.9) (46.7) (40.3) (41.1) (42.0) (42.8) (43.6) (44.4) (45.3) (46.1) (47.0) (47.8) (48.7)
27000 35.5 36.3 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.2 (40.0) (40.7) (41.4) (42.2) (43.0) 37.0 37.8 38.6 39.3 (40.1) (40.9) (41.6) (42.4) (43.2) (44.0) (44.8)
26000 32.9 33.6 34.3 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.6 38.3 39.0 39.7 34.2 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.2 39.9 (40.6) (41.4)
25000 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.3 32.9 33.5 34.2 34.8 35.4 36.0 36.7 31.6 32.3 33.0 33.6 34.2 34.9 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.5 38.2
24000 27.9 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.4 33.0 33.6 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4 35.0
23000 25.6 26.1 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.3 30.9 26.6 27.2 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.9 30.5 31.0 31.6 32.2
22000 23.3 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 24.2 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.3

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass

Print Date: 2021-05-03


OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg]
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

(29574) (45.5) (46.5) (47.5) (48.5) (49.4) (50.4) (51.3) (52.3) (53.4) (54.3) (55.3) (56.4)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

28123 (41.0) (41.9) (42.8) (43.7) (44.5) (45.4) (46.2) (47.1) (48.1) (48.9) (49.7) (50.8)
27000 37.7 38.5 39.4 (40.2) (40.9) (41.7) (42.5) (43.3) (44.2) (45.0) (45.7) (46.7)
26000 34.8 35.6 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.6 39.3 (40.1) (40.8) (41.6) (42.3) (43.1)
25000 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.3 35.0 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.7 38.4 39.0 39.8
24000 29.5 30.2 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.6 35.2 35.8 36.5
23000 27.1 27.7 28.3 28.9 29.4 30.0 30.5 31.1 31.7 32.3 32.8 33.5
22000 24.7 25.2 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.5

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

METRIC
4.6-17

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


4.6-18

METRIC
Table 4a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing [x 106 ft lb] 10° FLAPS

Uncorrected
10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Brake
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
34 (44,1)(43,1)(42,3)(41,5)(40,8) 39,8 38,9 38,2 37,4 36,8 35,6 34,7 34,0 33,3 32,7 33,1 32,3 31,6 30,9 30,4 30,7 29,9 29,3 28,7 28,1
36 (46,4)(45,4)(44,6)(43,7)(43,0)(42,0)(41,1)(40,3) 39,5 38,8 37,7 36,8 36,0 35,3 34,7 35,1 34,2 33,5 32,8 32,2 32,6 31,8 31,1 30,4 29,9
38 (48,8)(47,7)(46,8)(45,9)(45,2)(44,2)(43,3)(42,4)(41,6)(40,9) 39,7 38,8 38,0 37,2 36,6 37,0 36,2 35,4 34,6 34,0 34,5 33,7 32,9 32,2 31,6
40 (51,0)(50,0)(49,1)(48,2)(47,3)(46,4)(45,4)(44,6)(43,7)(42,9)(41,8)(40,8)(40,0) 39,2 38,5 39,1 38,1 37,3 36,5 35,8 36,4 35,5 34,8 34,0 33,3
42 (53,3)(52,2)(51,3)(50,4)(49,5)(48,6)(47,5)(46,7)(45,8)(45,0)(43,9)(42,9)(42,0)(41,2)(40,4)(41,1)(40,1) 39,3 38,5 37,7 38,4 37,4 36,6 35,8 35,2
44 (55,6)(54,5)(53,5)(52,5)(51,7)(50,8)(49,7)(48,8)(47,8)(47,0)(45,9)(44,9)(44,0)(43,1)(42,3)(43,0)(42,1)(41,2)(40,3) 39,6 (40,3) 39,4 38,5 37,6 36,9
46 (57,9)(56,7)(55,7)(54,6)(53,7)(53,0)(51,8)(50,9)(49,8)(49,0)(48,0)(46,9)(46,0)(45,0)(44,2)(45,0)(44,0)(43,1)(42,2)(41,4)(42,3)(41,3)(40,4) 39,5 38,7
48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHAPTER 4

54 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

AOM
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Table 5 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 31.8 32.5 33.1 33.7 34.3 34.9 35.6 36.3 36.9 37.6 38.3 38.8 33.1 33.8 34.4 35.0 35.7 36.3 37.0 37.7 38.4 39.1 39.8
28123 28.6 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4 34.9 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 34.0 34.6 35.2 35.8
27000 26.3 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.3 28.9 29.4 30.0 30.5 31.1 31.6 32.1 27.4 27.9 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.3 32.9
26000 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.6 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.2 27.7 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.8 30.3
25000 22.4 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.5 26.9 27.3 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.5 28.0
24000 20.6 21.0 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.1 21.4 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.2 25.7
23000 18.9 19.3 19.7 20.0 20.3 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.6 23.0 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.5
22000 17.2 17.6 17.9 18.2 18.5 18.8 19.2 19.5 19.9 20.2 20.6 20.9 17.9 18.2 18.6 18.9 19.2 19.6 19.9 20.3 20.7 21.0 21.4

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass

Print Date: 2021-05-03


OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg]
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

(29574) 34.4 35.1 35.7 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.3 39.9 (40.6) (41.4) 35.1 35.8 36.5 37.2 37.9 38.6 39.4 (40.1) (40.9) (41.6) (42.3)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

28123 31.0 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.4 34.0 34.6 35.3 35.9 36.5 37.2 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.8 35.4 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.1
27000 28.5 29.0 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.2 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.6 34.2 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8 34.4 35.0
26000 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.9 30.5 31.0 31.5 26.8 27.3 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.0 30.6 31.2 31.7 32.3
25000 24.3 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.8 29.3 29.8
24000 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.5 24.0 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.2 26.7 22.7 23.1 23.6 24.0 24.5 24.9 25.4 25.9 26.4 26.8 27.3
23000 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.3 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.0
22000 18.6 18.9 19.3 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.2 18.9 19.3 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.3 22.7

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.6-19

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


(cont’d)

DS8400/752
4.6-20

Table 5 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000
Mass OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 36.4 37.2 38.0 38.7 39.5 (40.2) (41.0) (41.8) (42.5) (43.3) (44.1) 37.2 38.0 38.7 39.5 (40.4) (41.2) (42.0) (42.7) (43.5) (44.3) (45.1) (45.9)
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

28123 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.8 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.6 38.2 38.9 39.6 33.5 34.2 34.8 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.7 38.4 39.1 39.8 (40.6) (41.3)
27000 30.1 30.7 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.8 36.4 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.7 33.3 34.0 34.7 35.3 35.9 36.6 37.3 37.9
26000 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.6 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4 35.0
25000 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.9 30.4 31.0 26.2 26.7 27.3 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.1 31.7 32.2
24000 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.4 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5
23000 21.6 22.0 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.0 22.0 22.5 22.9 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.1 26.6 27.1
22000 19.6 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.6

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
CHAPTER 4

(29574) 38.8 39.5 (40.3) (41.2) (42.0) (42.9) (43.7) (44.5) (45.3) (46.1) (47.0) (40.4) (41.2) (42.1) (42.9) (43.8) (44.7) (45.5) (46.4) (47.2) (48.1) (49.0)
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


28123 34.9 35.5 36.3 37.0 37.8 38.6 39.3 (40.0) (40.7) (41.5) (42.2) 36.3 37.1 37.8 38.6 39.4 (40.2) (40.9) (41.7) (42.5) (43.2) (44.0)
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

27000 32.0 32.7 33.3 34.0 34.7 35.4 36.1 36.7 37.4 38.1 38.8 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.6 38.3 39.0 39.7 (40.4)

Print Date: 2021-05-03


26000 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.4 32.0 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.1 35.8 30.8 31.4 32.1 32.7 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.3 36.0 36.6 37.3
25000 27.3 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.8 32.4 33.0 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.2 33.8 34.4
24000 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.2 26.0 26.6 27.1 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.3 29.8 30.4 30.9 31.5
23000 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 23.9 24.4 24.9 25.4 25.9 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.8
22000 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.6 23.0 23.5 23.9 24.3 24.7 25.2 21.7 22.1 22.6 23.0 23.5 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

AOM
(cont’d)

AOM
Table 5 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) (41.1) (42.1) (43.0) (43.9) (44.7) (45.6) (46.5) (47.4) (48.4) (49.2) (50.1) (42.9) (43.9) (44.8) (45.8) (46.7) (47.6) (48.6) (49.5) (50.4) (51.3) (52.3)
28123 37.0 37.8 38.7 39.4 (40.2) (41.0) (41.8) (42.6) (43.4) (44.2) (45.0) 38.6 39.4 (40.3) (41.2) (42.0) (42.8) (43.6) (44.5) (45.3) (46.1) (47.0)
27000 34.0 34.8 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.6 38.4 39.1 39.9 (40.6) (41.3) 35.5 36.2 37.0 37.8 38.6 39.3 (40.1) (40.9) (41.6) (42.4) (43.2)
26000 31.3 32.1 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.4 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.1 32.7 33.4 34.1 34.9 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.7 38.4 39.1 39.8
25000 28.9 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.3 33.9 34.5 35.1 30.2 30.8 31.5 32.2 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.4 36.0 36.7
24000 26.5 27.1 27.7 28.2 28.8 29.3 29.9 30.5 31.1 31.6 32.2 27.6 28.2 28.9 29.5 30.0 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.4 33.0 33.6
23000 24.3 24.8 25.4 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4 27.9 28.5 29.0 29.5 25.3 25.9 26.4 27.0 27.5 28.1 28.6 29.1 29.7 30.2 30.8
22000 22.1 22.6 23.1 23.5 24.0 24.4 24.9 25.4 25.9 26.3 26.8 23.0 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.4 28.0

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass

Print Date: 2021-05-03


OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg]
CHAPTER 4

[°C]
PERFORMANCE

(29574) (43.8) (44.7) (45.7) (46.7) (47.8) (48.7) (49.7) (50.7) (51.6) (52.6) (53.5) (54.7)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

28123 39.4 (40.2) (41.1) (42.0) (42.9) (43.8) (44.7) (45.5) (46.4) (47.2) (48.1) (49.1)
27000 36.2 36.9 37.7 38.6 39.4 (40.2) (41.0) (41.8) (42.6) (43.4) (44.1) (45.1)
26000 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.6 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.3 (40.0) (40.7) (41.6)
25000 30.8 31.4 32.1 32.8 33.5 34.2 34.9 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.5 38.3
24000 28.2 28.8 29.4 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.1 33.7 34.3 35.1
23000 25.8 26.4 26.9 27.5 28.1 28.7 29.3 29.8 30.4 30.9 31.5 32.1
22000 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.1 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.2

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

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4.6-22

METRIC
Table 5a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing [x 106 ft lb] 15° FLAPS

Uncorrected
10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Brake
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
34 (43.8)(43.1)(42.2)(41.4)(40.6) 39.6 39.0 38.1 37.3 36.6 35.4 34.8 34.0 33.3 32.6 32.8 32.3 31.5 30.8 30.2 30.4 29.8 29.1 28.5 27.8
36 (46.2)(45.4)(44.5)(43.7)(42.9)(41.9)(41.1)(40.3) 39.5 38.7 37.5 36.8 36.0 35.3 34.6 34.8 34.2 33.4 32.7 32.1 32.3 31.6 30.9 30.3 29.6
38 (48.6)(47.7)(46.8)(45.9)(45.1)(44.1)(43.3)(42.4)(41.5)(40.8) 39.6 38.8 38.0 37.2 36.5 36.8 36.1 35.3 34.5 33.9 34.1 33.4 32.7 32.0 31.4
40 (51.0)(50.1)(49.1)(48.2)(47.3)(46.3)(45.5)(44.6)(43.7)(42.8)(41.7)(40.9)(40.0) 39.2 38.4 38.9 38.1 37.2 36.4 35.7 36.1 35.4 34.5 33.8 33.1
42 (53.4)(52.3)(51.3)(50.3)(49.4)(48.6)(47.6)(46.7)(45.7)(44.9)(43.8)(42.9)(42.0)(41.1)(40.3)(40.9)(40.1) 39.2 38.3 37.5 38.0 37.2 36.4 35.5 34.8
44 (55.7)(54.7)(53.6)(52.6)(51.6)(50.8)(49.9)(48.8)(47.8)(47.0)(45.9)(45.0)(44.0)(43.1)(42.3)(42.9)(42.1)(41.1)(40.2) 39.5 (40.0) 39.1 38.2 37.4 36.7
46 (57.9)(56.9)(55.8)(54.8)(53.8)(52.9)(52.0)(50.9)(50.0)(49.0)(47.9)(47.0)(46.0)(45.1)(44.2)(44.9)(44.0)(43.0)(42.2)(41.3)(41.8)(41.0)(40.1) 39.2 38.4
48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

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Table 6 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 35° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] Sea Level 1000


Mass OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.5 26.9 27.5 28.1 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.6 29.1 29.6 30.1 30.6 31.1
28123 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.6 27.0 27.5 23.5 23.9 24.4 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.7 27.2 27.6 28.0
27000 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.5 24.8 25.3 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.4 25.8
26000 19.3 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.6 23.0 23.4 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9
25000 17.8 18.1 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.5 19.9 20.2 20.6 20.9 21.2 21.6 18.5 18.8 19.2 19.5 19.9 20.3 20.6 21.0 21.4 21.7 22.0
24000 16.4 16.7 17.0 17.3 17.6 17.9 18.3 18.6 18.9 19.2 19.5 19.8 17.0 17.3 17.6 17.9 18.2 18.6 18.9 19.3 19.6 19.9 20.2
23000 15.0 15.3 15.6 15.9 16.1 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.3 17.6 17.9 18.2 15.6 15.9 16.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.0 18.3 18.6
22000 13.7 14.0 14.2 14.5 14.7 15.0 15.3 15.5 15.8 16.0 16.3 16.6 14.2 14.5 14.7 15.0 15.3 15.6 15.9 16.1 16.4 16.6 16.9

Take-Off PA [ft] 2000 3000


Mass

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OAT
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg]
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[°C]
PERFORMANCE

(29574) 27.0 27.6 28.1 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.3 31.7 32.3 27.5 28.1 28.6 29.2 29.7 30.3 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.6 33.1

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

28123 24.4 24.9 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.6 29.1 24.8 25.3 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.3 29.8
27000 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1 24.6 25.1 25.5 25.9 26.3 26.8 22.8 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.4
26000 20.7 21.2 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.7 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.3 24.7 21.1 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.1 24.5 24.9 25.3
25000 19.2 19.6 19.9 20.2 20.6 21.0 21.4 21.8 22.1 22.5 22.8 19.5 19.9 20.3 20.7 21.0 21.4 21.8 22.3 22.7 23.0 23.4
24000 17.6 18.0 18.3 18.6 18.9 19.3 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.6 21.0 17.9 18.3 18.6 19.0 19.3 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.5
23000 16.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.0 18.4 18.7 18.9 19.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.1 18.4 18.7 19.1 19.4 19.7
22000 14.7 15.0 15.3 15.5 15.8 16.1 16.4 16.7 17.0 17.2 17.5 15.0 15.3 15.6 15.9 16.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.0

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

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(cont’d)

DS8400/752
4.6-24

Table 6 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 35° FLAPS

METRIC
Take-Off PA [ft] 4000 5000
Mass OAT
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 28.6 29.2 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.4 32.0 32.7 33.3 33.9 34.4 29.2 29.8 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.2 32.8 33.4 34.0 34.6 35.2 35.8
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

28123 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.4 30.0 30.5 31.0 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.7 32.2
27000 23.7 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.5 27.1 27.6 28.0 28.5 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.6 26.1 26.6 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2 29.6
26000 21.9 22.4 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.5 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.3 22.4 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.1 25.6 26.0 26.5 26.9 27.4
25000 20.3 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.8 22.2 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.3 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.8 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.5 24.9 25.3
24000 18.6 19.0 19.3 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.3 19.0 19.3 19.7 20.1 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.0 22.4 22.8 23.2
23000 17.1 17.4 17.7 18.1 18.4 18.7 19.1 19.5 19.8 20.2 20.5 17.4 17.8 18.1 18.5 18.8 19.2 19.5 19.9 20.2 20.6 21.0 21.3
22000 15.6 15.9 16.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.8 18.1 18.4 18.7 15.9 16.2 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.5 17.8 18.1 18.4 18.8 19.1 19.4

Take-Off PA [ft] 6000 7000


Mass OAT
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
[kg] [°C]
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(29574) 30.4 30.9 31.5 32.2 32.8 33.5 34.1 34.7 35.3 35.9 36.6 31.6 32.3 32.9 33.6 34.2 34.9 35.5 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.1
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


28123 27.4 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.2 31.8 32.4 32.9 28.5 29.1 29.6 30.2 30.8 31.4 32.0 32.5 33.1 33.7 34.3
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

27000 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.7 27.2 27.8 28.3 28.7 29.2 29.8 30.3 26.2 26.7 27.3 27.8 28.4 28.9 29.4 29.9 30.4 31.0 31.5

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26000 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.7 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 24.2 24.7 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.6 28.1 28.6 29.1
25000 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.8 23.2 23.7 24.1 24.5 24.9 25.4 25.8 22.4 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.2 24.7 25.1 25.5 26.0 26.4 26.9
24000 19.7 20.1 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 20.5 20.9 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.6 23.0 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.7
23000 18.1 18.5 18.8 19.2 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.6 21.0 21.4 21.7 18.8 19.2 19.6 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3 22.6
22000 16.5 16.8 17.1 17.5 17.8 18.2 18.5 18.8 19.1 19.5 19.8 17.2 17.5 17.9 18.2 18.6 18.9 19.3 19.6 19.9 20.3 20.6

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

(cont’d on next page)

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Table 6 - Brake Energy Level in Landing [x 106 ft lb] - zero Wind and zero Slope 35° FLAPS DS8400/752

Take-Off PA [ft] 8000 9000


Mass OAT
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg] [°C]
(29574) 32.2 32.9 33.6 34.3 35.0 35.6 36.3 36.9 37.6 38.3 38.9 33.6 34.3 35.0 35.7 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.5 39.2 39.9 (40.6)
28123 29.0 29.6 30.3 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.7 33.3 33.8 34.4 35.0 30.2 30.9 31.5 32.1 32.8 33.4 34.0 34.7 35.3 35.9 36.6
27000 26.6 27.3 27.9 28.4 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.6 31.1 31.7 32.2 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.1 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.4 33.0 33.6
26000 24.6 25.2 25.8 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.3 28.7 29.2 29.8 25.7 26.3 26.8 27.3 27.8 28.4 28.9 29.4 30.0 30.5 31.0
25000 22.8 23.3 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.2 25.6 26.1 26.5 27.0 27.5 23.7 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7
24000 20.9 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.3 24.8 25.2 21.8 22.3 22.7 23.1 23.6 24.0 24.5 24.9 25.4 25.8 26.3
23000 19.2 19.6 20.0 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.7 23.1 20.0 20.4 20.9 21.2 21.6 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.3 23.7 24.1
22000 17.5 17.9 18.3 18.6 19.0 19.3 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.7 21.1 18.2 18.6 19.0 19.3 19.7 20.1 20.5 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0

Take-Off PA [ft] 10000


Mass

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OAT
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
[kg]
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[°C]
PERFORMANCE

(29574) 34.3 35.0 35.8 36.4 37.1 37.8 38.6 39.3 (40.1) (40.8) (41.6) (42.3)

DHC-8 Series 400


BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS

28123 30.9 31.5 32.2 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7 35.4 36.1 36.8 37.4 38.1
27000 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.2 30.7 31.3 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8 34.4 35.0
26000 26.2 26.8 27.4 27.9 28.4 28.9 29.5 30.1 30.6 31.2 31.8 32.3
25000 24.2 24.7 25.3 25.7 26.2 26.7 27.2 27.8 28.3 28.8 29.3 29.9
24000 22.2 22.7 23.2 23.6 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 25.9 26.4 26.9 27.4
23000 20.4 20.8 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.2 24.7 25.1
22000 18.6 19.0 19.4 19.7 20.1 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1 22.5 22.9

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

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Table 6a - Correction of Brake Energy Level for Wind and Slope in Landing [x 106 ft lb] 35° FLAPS

Uncorrected
10 kt - Tail Wind 5 kt - Tail Wind 0 kt - Wind 10 kt - Head Wind 20 kt - Head Wind
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Brake
Energy -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[x 106 ft lb]
34 (43.9)(43.0)(42.2)(41.3)(40.5) 39.7 38.8 38.1 37.3 36.5 35.6 34.7 34.0 33.3 32.6 33.0 32.2 31.6 30.8 30.2 30.6 29.8 29.2 28.4 27.8
36 (46.2)(45.2)(44.4)(43.5)(42.7)(41.9)(41.0)(40.2) 39.4 38.6 37.7 36.8 36.0 35.2 34.5 35.0 34.2 33.5 32.7 32.0 32.5 31.7 31.0 30.3 29.6
38 (48.5)(47.5)(46.6)(45.7)(44.8)(44.1)(43.1)(42.3)(41.4)(40.6) 39.7 38.8 38.0 37.2 36.4 37.0 36.1 35.4 34.6 33.8 34.5 33.6 32.9 32.1 31.3
40 (50.7)(49.6)(48.8)(47.8)(46.9)(46.2)(45.2)(44.4)(43.5)(42.6)(41.8)(40.8)(40.0) 39.1 38.3 39.1 38.1 37.3 36.4 35.6 36.5 35.5 34.8 33.9 33.1
42 (52.9)(51.8)(50.9)(49.9)(48.9)(48.4)(47.3)(46.4)(45.5)(44.5)(43.9)(42.9)(42.0)(41.1)(40.2)(41.1)(40.1) 39.3 38.4 37.5 38.5 37.5 36.7 35.8 34.9
44 (55.1)(53.9)(53.0)(52.0)(50.9)(50.6)(49.4)(48.5)(47.5)(46.5)(46.0)(44.9)(44.0)(43.1)(42.1)(43.2)(42.1)(41.2)(40.3) 39.3 (40.6) 39.5 38.6 37.7 36.7
46 (57.2)(56.0)(55.1)(54.0)(53.0)(52.7)(51.4)(50.5)(49.5)(48.5)(48.1)(46.9)(46.0)(45.0) 44.0 (45.3)(44.1)(43.2)(42.2)(41.2)(42.6)(41.4)(40.5) 39.6 38.6
48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.

Print Date: 2021-05-03


Maximum permitted Brake Energy level = 39.9 x 106 ft lb

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BRAKE ENERGY LIMITS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.6.3 Minimum Turn-Around Time

The brake energy level experienced during landing and the brake energy level for the planned next take-off
(brake energy level for the accelerate-stop) may require a certain minimum turn-around time.

Based upon the results of the calculation of the brake energy level in Accelerate-Stop (Sub-Chapter 4.6.1) and
the brake energy level in Landing (Sub-Chapter 4.6.2), the table below helps to determine the minimum time
between Landing and Take-Off.

Minimum Turn-Around Time


[min]
Brake Energy Brake Energy in Landing
in Take-Off
(Accelerate-Stop) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 (40)
28 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
30 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
32 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
34 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 12
36 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 14 16
38 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 15 17 19
40 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 13 16 18 20 23
42 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 14 16 20 22 25 27
44 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 15 18 21 24 26 29 31
46 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 13 16 20 23 26 29 31 33 35
48 10 10 10 10 10 11 15 18 21 25 28 31 34 36 38 40
50 10 10 10 10 11 16 20 25 27 31 34 37 40 42 45 47
52 10 10 10 14 19 23 27 31 35 38 41 44 46 49 51 53
54 10 10 16 21 27 31 35 40 43 46 49 52 55 57 60 62
56 11 19 25 30 37 42 45 50 53 56 60 63 65 68 70 72
(58) 25 33 38 45 50 55 58 62 66 70 72 75 78 80 82 85

Example:

Calculated Brake Energy level in Take-Off = 56


Brake Energy level in Landing = 34

Result:

Minimum time between Landing and Take-Off = 65 min (1:05 h)

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CHAPTER 4 4.7-1
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EFFECT of DE-ICING and ANTI-ICING FLUIDS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.7 EFFECT of DE-ICING and ANTI-ICING FLUIDS

4.7.1 General

The viscosity of the individual fluids will influence the aerodynamic behavior of the airplane.

Some de-icing / anti-icing fluids will influence the take-off performance.

In all other flight stages - climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing - no effect on the aerodynamic behavior
was observed.

The SAE hold-over times of the generic fluids are presented in Sub-Chapter 2.15.4.1 “Holdover Times (HOT)”.

The guidelines and instructions for using de-icing / anti-icing fluids are incorporated in the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual and the Ramp Service Manual.

4.7.2 Approved SAE Low Speed Type III Fluids

These fluids may be used full strength (or diluted per the fluid manufacturer’s instructions) over the fluid manu-
facturer’s recommended temperature range under the following conditions:

(1) All approved take-off flap settings

(2) Rotation should be smooth and at a normal rate - “Avoid Rapid Rotation”.

(3) No correction to the take-off distances and speeds is needed.

NOTE: For SAE High Speed Type III fluids, apply the take-off distances and speeds corrections as
shown in Table 1 of Sub-Chapter 4.7.3 below.

4.7.3 Approved SAE Type I, SAE Type II and SAE Type IV Fluids

These fluids may be used full strength (or diluted per the fluid manufacturer’s instructions) over the fluid manu-
facturer’s recommended temperature range, under the following conditions:

(1) Rotation should be smooth and at a normal rate

(2) Avoid Rapid Rotation

(3) The take-off speeds, take-off distances and accelerate-stop brake energy must be corrected by the
margins as shown in Table 1.

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 EFFECT of DE-ICING and ANTI-ICING FLUIDS

Table 1 - Approved SAE Type I, SAE Type II and SAE Type IV Fluids

TAKE-OFF FLAP SETTING V1 / VR / V2 Correction of ACCELERATE-STOP


SPEED TODA / ASDA BRAKE ENERGY
5° 10° or 15° INCREASE (factor) (factor)
TAKE-OFF TAKE-OFF
0.87
MASS / WEIGHT MASS / WEIGHT
+ 7 kt (actual distances 1.10
less than less than
increase by 1.15)
22680 kg / 50000 lb 23360 kg / 51500 lb
TAKE-OFF TAKE-OFF
MASS / WEIGHT MASS / WEIGHT
0.91
greater than or equal to greater than or equal to
+ 5 kt (actual distances 1.05
22680 kg / 50000 lb 23360 kg / 51500 lb
increase by 1.1)
and less than and less than
27443 kg / 60500 lb 28577 kg / 63000 lb
TAKE-OFF TAKE-OFF
0.95
MASS / WEIGHT MASS / WEIGHT
+ 2 kt (actual distances 1.03
greater than or equal to greater than or equal to
increase by 1.05)
27443 kg / 60500 lb 28577 kg / 63000 lb

NOTE: Where close-in obstacle(s) impact the second climb segment, the increased V2 is to be
maintained to a gross height of 400 ft AGL.
Thereafter the uncorrected V2 must be flown to the end of the second climb segment.
For all other cases, the increased V2 may be continued to the end of the second climb seg-
ment.

4.7.4 Approved SAE Type I Fluids

SAE Type I fluids containing ethylene glycol, di-ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, when diluted 50 : 50 or
more with water can be used with any flap setting over the fluid manufacturer’s recommended temperature
range without any take-off corrections (take-off speeds, take-off distances and accelerate-stop brake energy).

4.7.5 Icing Precautions and Procedures

Additional information is available in Sub-Chapter 2.15 Cold Weather Operations.

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OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.8 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

NOTE: This procedure corresponds to Supplement 94 of the AFM.

4.8.1 GENERAL

In conjunction with a Minimum Equipment List, approved by local airworthiness authorities and subject to com-
pliance with the limitations outlined in Sub-Chapter 1.10.3 and the operating procedures in
Sub-Chapter 3.2.19, the airplane may be operated with the landing gear extended.

The performance penalties outlined in Sub-Chapter 4.8.2 will apply,


likewise the Flight Planning Data of Sub-Chapter 4.8.2.1.

NOTE: The data in Sub-Chapters 4.8.2 and 4.8.2.1 may also be used as a reference for those
situations, when the landing gear will fail to retract after take-off and when a landing at the
departure airport will not be possible.
In this case an in-flight calculation of Flight Time and Trip Fuel to the next suitable aerodrome
will be required.

4.8.2 PERFORMANCE DATA

The performance data provided in the Aeroplane Operating Manual are applicable with the following excep-
tions:

1) Reduce the Take-off MAT Limits (Sub-Chapter 4.1.1, Tables) by:


Flap 5° (Table 1)..........................................................................5215 kg
Flap 10° (Table 2)......................................................................... 4080 kg
Flap 15° (Table 3)..........................................................................3400 kg

2) Reduce the Landing MAT Limits (Sub-Chapter 4.3.2, Tables) by:


Flap 10° (Table 1)..........................................................................4310 kg
Flap 15° (Table 2)..........................................................................3855 kg
Flap 35° (Table 3)..........................................................................3400 kg

3) Reduce the Reference Gradients (Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.1, Tables) by:


Flap 5° (Table 1)...............................................................................2.3%
Flap 10° (Table 2)...............................................................................2.1%
Flap 15° (Table 3)...............................................................................2.0%

4) Reduce the Single Engine Service Ceiling (Sub-Chapter 4.2.2) by:


8500 ft.

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4.8-2 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

4.8.2.1 Flight Planning / Landing Gear Down (M < 25000 kg) DS8400/601

OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED, DOORS CLOSED


Mass below 25000 kg, Engine BLEED "On", De-Icing Systems “OFF”
ISA - 20oC Temperature

CLIMB CRUISE DESCENT


(Type I Speed Profile) MCR, limited by VLE = 215 KIAS (Type II Speed 200 KIAS)
ALT
[ft] Time Distance Fuel Speed Speed FF Time Distance Fuel
[min] [NM] [kg] KIAS KTAS [kg/h] [min] [NM] [kg]
4000 2 8 65 215 219 1159 3 9 34
8000 5 17 134 215 232 1119 6 19 64
12000 8 28 209 215 246 1109 8 29 93
16000 11 41 287 215 262 1117 11 39 120
20000 13 52 359 215 278 1160 17 66 192
4000 2 8 68 215 223 1185 3 9 34
ISA - 10oC

8000 5 18 140 215 237 1147 6 19 65


12000 8 30 219 215 251 1139 8 29 94
16000 11 44 303 215 267 1151 11 40 122
20000 14 58 384 215 284 1202 17 67 196
4000 2 9 71 215 228 1212 3 10 34
8000 5 19 146 215 241 1177 6 19 66
ISA

12000 8 32 229 215 256 1173 8 30 96


16000 12 48 327 215 272 1188 11 41 124
20000 16 67 426 215 290 1242 17 68 200
4000 3 9 73 215 232 1240 3 10 35
ISA + 10oC

8000 5 20 152 215 246 1206 6 20 67


12000 9 36 248 215 261 1206 8 30 98
16000 14 61 382 215 278 1226 11 41 127
20000 21 91 524 207 285 1180 17 70 205
4000 3 11 80 215 236 1268 3 10 35
ISA + 20oC

8000 7 26 181 215 250 1237 6 20 68


12000 13 53 325 215 266 1241 8 31 99
16000 25 122 608 208 273 1181 11 42 129
20000 43 204 953 192 270 1059 17 71 210
4000 3 13 94 215 237 1282 3 10 36
ISA + 25oC

8000 8 34 219 215 252 1253 6 20 69


12000 18 79 434 215 268 1260 8 31 101
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 5 18 117 215 239 1297 3 10 36
ISA + 30oC

8000 12 50 293 215 254 1266 6 20 69


12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 6 26 162 215 241 1309 3 10 36
ISA + 35oC

8000 21 100 489 209 250 1236 5 20 69


12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
Time, Distance and Fuel in Climb and Descent are referenced to Sea Level;
Fuel Flow is for both engines

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PERFORMANCE
OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.8.2.2 Flight Planning / Landing Gear Down (25000 kg < M < 27000 kg) DS8400/601

OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED, DOORS CLOSED


Mass between 25000 kg and 27000 kg, Engine BLEED "On", De-Icing Systems “OFF”
ISA - 20oC Temperature

CLIMB CRUISE DESCENT


(Type I Speed Profile) MCR, limited by VLE = 215 KIAS (Type II Speed 200 KIAS)
ALT
[ft] Time Distance Fuel Speed Speed FF Time Distance Fuel
[min] [NM] [kg] KIAS KTAS [kg/h] [min] [NM] [kg]
4000 3 9 73 215 219 1175 3 9 34
8000 5 19 150 215 232 1137 6 19 64
12000 9 32 235 215 246 1129 8 29 93
16000 12 46 323 215 262 1140 11 39 120
20000 15 59 406 215 278 1189 17 66 192
4000 3 9 76 215 223 1202 3 9 34
ISA - 10oC

8000 6 21 157 215 237 1165 6 19 65


12000 9 34 246 215 251 1162 8 29 94
16000 13 49 342 215 267 1177 11 40 122
20000 16 66 437 215 284 1233 17 67 196
4000 3 10 79 215 228 1229 3 10 34
8000 6 22 164 215 241 1195 6 19 66
ISA

12000 9 36 258 215 256 1195 8 30 96


16000 14 55 371 215 272 1214 11 41 124
20000 19 77 490 215 290 1276 17 68 200
4000 3 10 83 215 232 1257 3 10 35
ISA + 10oC

8000 6 23 171 215 246 1226 6 20 67


12000 10 41 281 215 261 1230 8 30 98
16000 17 72 442 215 278 1249 11 41 127
20000 25 109 622 201 280 1178 17 70 205
4000 3 12 91 215 236 1286 3 10 35
ISA + 20oC

8000 7 30 205 215 250 1257 6 20 68


12000 15 63 380 215 266 1260 8 31 99
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 4 15 107 215 237 1301 3 10 36
ISA + 25oC

8000 10 40 254 215 252 1274 6 20 69


12000 22 101 531 212 265 1259 8 31 101
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 5 20 136 215 239 1316 3 10 36
ISA + 30oC

8000 14 60 352 215 254 1289 6 20 69


12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 8 32 195 215 241 1329 3 10 36
ISA + 35oC

8000 - - - - - - - - -
12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
Time, Distance and Fuel in Climb and Descent are referenced to Sea Level;
Fuel Flow is for both engines

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4.8-4 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

4.8.2.3 Flight Planning / Landing Gear Down (27000 kg < M < 29575 kg) DS8400/601

OPERATION with LANDING GEAR EXTENDED, DOORS CLOSED


Mass between 27000 kg and 29575 kg, Engine BLEED "On", De-Icing Systems “OFF”
ISA - 20oC Temperature

CLIMB CRUISE DESCENT


(Type I Speed Profile) MCR, limited by VLE = 215 KIAS (Type II Speed 200 KIAS)
ALT
[ft] Time Distance Fuel Speed Speed FF Time Distance Fuel
[min] [NM] [kg] KIAS KTAS [kg/h] [min] [NM] [kg]
4000 3 10 84 215 219 1197 3 9 34
8000 6 22 173 215 232 1162 6 19 64
12000 10 37 272 215 246 1160 8 29 93
16000 14 54 377 215 262 1176 11 39 119
20000 18 70 476 215 278 1232 17 66 192
4000 3 11 88 215 223 1225 3 9 34
ISA - 10oC

8000 6 24 181 215 237 1192 6 19 65


12000 10 39 286 215 251 1194 8 29 94
16000 15 58 402 215 267 1214 11 40 122
20000 19 78 518 215 284 1279 17 67 196
4000 3 11 91 215 228 1254 3 10 34
8000 7 25 191 215 241 1222 6 19 66
ISA

12000 11 42 302 215 256 1229 8 30 96


16000 16 66 439 215 272 1255 11 41 124
20000 23 94 593 211 284 1271 17 68 200
4000 3 12 95 215 232 1282 3 10 35
ISA + 10oC

8000 7 27 200 215 246 1254 6 20 67


12000 12 48 332 215 261 1265 8 30 98
16000 21 90 542 215 278 1301 11 41 126
20000 33 144 806 198 273 1175 17 70 205
4000 4 14 106 215 236 1312 3 10 35
ISA + 20oC

8000 9 36 244 215 250 1287 6 20 68


12000 18 80 472 215 266 1300 8 31 99
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 5 18 127 215 237 1328 3 10 36
ISA + 25oC

8000 12 49 311 215 252 1300 6 20 69


12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 6 25 166 215 239 1344 3 10 36
ISA + 30oC

8000 19 83 461 215 252 1300 6 20 69


12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
4000 10 43 254 215 241 1363 3 10 36
ISA + 35oC

8000 - - - - - - - - -
12000 - - - - - - - - -
16000 - - - - - - - - -
20000 - - - - - - - - -
Time, Distance and Fuel in Climb and Descent are referenced to Sea Level;
Fuel Flow is for both engines

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CHAPTER 4 4.9-1
PERFORMANCE
ALL ENGINE CLIMB GRADIENTS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.9 ALL ENGINES OPERATIVE NET GRADIENT

From the OEI Reference Gradients Available in:


- Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.1 for Bleeds “OFF”
or
- AOM Supplement 13 for Bleeds “On”
the corresponding All Engine Operative (AEO, NTOP, V2 + 10 kt) Net Climb Gradients may be determined for
Flaps 5°, 10° & 15° using the following Table.

Table - AEO Net Gradients vs OEI Reference Gradients:


DS8400/500

AEO Net Gradient


OEI Reference Gradient
[%]
[%]
Flap 5° Flap 10° Flap 15°
0.0 6.6 7.5 8.6
0.5 7.7 8.5 9.7
1.0 8.8 9.6 10.7
1.5 9.9 10.6 11.8
2.0 10.9 11.7 12.8
2.5 12.0 12.8 13.9
3.0 13.1 13.8 15.0
3.5 14.2 14.9 16.0
4.0 15.3 15.9 17.1
4.5 16.3 17.0 18.1
5.0 17.4 18.0 19.2
5.5 18.5 19.1 20.2
6.0 19.6 20.1 21.3
6.5 20.7 21.2 22.3
7.0 21.7 22.3 23.4
7.5 22.8 23.3 24.4
8.0 23.9 24.4 25.5
8.5 25.0 25.4 26.6
9.0 26.1 26.5 27.6
9.5 27.1 27.5 28.7
10.0 28.2 28.6 29.7
10.5 29.3 29.6 30.8
11.0 30.4 30.7 31.8
11.5 31.5 31.7 32.9
12.0 32.5 32.8 33.9
12.5 33.6 33.9 35.0
13.0 34.7 34.9 36.1
13.5 35.8 36.0 37.1
14.0 36.9 37.0 38.2

NOTE: The all engine Gross climb gradient can be obtained from the AEO Net climb gradient by
adding 0.8%.

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PERFORMANCE
TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.10 TORQUE SETTING

4.10.1 Torque Setting Tables

The following torque setting tables are presented in this Sub-Chapter:

Table 1 - Normal Take-off Power (Ground) Torque - Bleed “OFF”

Table 1a - Normal Take-off Power (Ground) Torque - Bleed “ON”

Table 2 - Normal Take-off Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “OFF”

Table 2a - Normal Take-off Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “ON”

Table 3 - Maximum Take-off Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “OFF”

Table 3a - Maximum Take-off Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “ON”

Table 4 - Maximum Continuous Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “ON”

Table 5 - Maximum Climb Power (Flight) Torque - Bleed “OFF”

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PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TORQUE SETTING

Table 1 - Normal Take-off Power (Ground) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 78.4 - - - - - - - - - -
48 80.6 77.0 - - - - - - - - -
46 82.9 79.1 75.5 - - - - - - - -
44 85.0 81.3 77.6 74.1 - - - - - - -
42 87.1 83.3 79.6 76.1 72.7 - - - - - -
40 89.1 85.3 81.6 78.1 74.6 71.3 - - - - -
38 90.3 87.3 83.6 80.0 76.5 73.2 70.0 - - - -
36 90.3 89.3 85.6 82.0 78.4 75.0 71.8 68.7 - - -
34 90.3 90.3 87.6 83.9 80.3 76.9 73.7 70.5 67.4 - -
32 90.3 90.3 89.6 85.8 82.1 78.6 75.4 72.2 69.1 66.1 -
30 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.8 84.0 80.4 77.1 73.9 70.9 67.8 64.8
28 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.6 85.8 82.1 78.7 75.5 72.5 69.4 66.4
26 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.5 83.9 80.4 77.1 74.0 71.0 68.0
24 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.1 85.5 82.1 78.7 75.5 72.4 69.4
22 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.9 83.6 80.3 77.0 73.9 70.9
20 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.4 85.1 81.8 78.6 75.4 72.3
18 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.8 86.5 83.2 79.9 76.9 73.7
16 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.0 84.5 81.2 78.2 75.1
14 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.5 85.9 82.5 79.4 76.4
12 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.3 83.8 80.5 77.5
10 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.5 85.1 81.7 78.6
8 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.7 86.2 82.9 79.7
6 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.3 84.0 80.8
4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.3 85.0 81.8
2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.4 86.1 82.8
0 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.1 83.7
-2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.2 84.7
-4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.2 85.7
-6 - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.1 86.6
-8 - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.5
-10 - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.3
-12 - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.2
-14 - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.1
-16 - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-18 - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-20 - - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3

Propeller RPM - 1020

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CHAPTER 4 4.10-3
PERFORMANCE
TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1a - Normal Take-off Power (Ground) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 75.5 - - - - - - - - - -
48 77.7 74.1 - - - - - - - - -
46 80.0 76.2 72.6 - - - - - - - -
44 82.1 78.4 74.7 71.3 - - - - - - -
42 84.2 80.4 76.7 73.2 69.9 - - - - - -
40 86.3 82.5 78.7 75.2 71.8 68.5 - - - - -
38 88.4 84.5 80.7 77.1 73.7 70.4 67.2 - - - -
36 90.3 86.6 82.7 79.1 75.6 72.2 69.0 65.9 - - -
34 90.3 88.6 84.7 81.0 77.4 74.1 70.8 67.7 64.7 - -
32 90.3 90.3 86.7 82.9 79.3 75.8 72.5 69.4 66.4 63.4 -
30 90.3 90.3 88.7 84.9 81.1 77.5 74.2 71.1 68.1 65.0 62.1
28 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.7 82.9 79.3 75.9 72.7 69.7 66.6 63.7
26 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.4 84.7 81.0 77.6 74.3 71.2 68.2 65.2
24 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.1 86.3 82.7 79.3 75.9 72.7 69.6 66.7
22 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.0 84.2 80.8 77.5 74.2 71.1 68.1
20 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.6 85.8 82.3 79.0 75.8 72.6 69.5
18 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.3 83.8 80.4 77.1 74.1 71.0
16 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.9 85.3 81.7 78.4 75.4 72.4
14 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.7 83.1 79.7 76.6 73.7
12 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.1 84.5 81.0 77.8 74.8
10 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.3 85.8 82.3 79.0 75.9
8 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.9 83.5 80.2 77.0
6 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.1 84.7 81.3 78.1
4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.3 85.8 82.4 79.1
2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.9 83.4 80.1
0 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.0 84.5 81.1
-2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.1 85.6 82.1
-4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.2 86.6 83.1
-6 - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.6 84.0
-8 - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.6 85.0
-10 - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.7 85.9
-12 - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.8
-14 - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.7
-16 - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.7
-18 - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.8
-20 - - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3

Propeller RPM - 1020

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4.10-4 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TORQUE SETTING

Table 2 - Normal Take-off Power (Flight) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 79.4 - - - - - - - - - -
48 81.7 78.1 - - - - - - - - -
46 84.0 80.3 76.6 - - - - - - - -
44 86.3 82.5 78.8 75.2 - - - - - - -
42 88.4 84.7 80.9 77.2 73.8 - - - - - -
40 90.3 86.7 83.0 79.2 75.7 72.4 - - - - -
38 90.3 88.8 85.0 81.2 77.7 74.3 71.1 - - - -
36 90.3 90.3 87.0 83.2 79.6 76.2 72.9 69.7 - - -
34 90.3 90.3 89.1 85.2 81.6 78.1 74.8 71.6 68.5 - -
32 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.2 83.5 79.9 76.6 73.4 70.3 67.3 -
30 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.2 85.4 81.7 78.3 75.1 72.1 69.0 66.0
28 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.3 83.6 80.0 76.8 73.7 70.7 67.6
26 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.1 85.4 81.8 78.5 75.3 72.3 69.2
24 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.1 83.5 80.1 76.9 73.8 70.8
22 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.7 85.2 81.8 78.4 75.3 72.2
20 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.7 83.3 80.0 76.8 73.7
18 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.2 84.8 81.5 78.3 75.1
16 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.8 86.2 82.8 79.6 76.6
14 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.6 84.2 80.9 77.9
12 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.1 85.6 82.2 79.1
10 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.9 83.5 80.3
8 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.2 84.8 81.4
6 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.4 85.9 82.6
4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.0 83.7
2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.1 84.7
0 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.2 85.7
-2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.8
-4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.8
-6 - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.7
-8 - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.6
-10 - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-12 - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-14 - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-16 - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-18 - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-20 - - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3

Applicable for 120 KIAS


For 150 KIAS add 1.0%
For 90 KIAS subtract 0.8%

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PERFORMANCE
TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2a - Normal Take-off Power (Flight) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 76.5 - - - - - - - - - -
48 78.8 75.2 - - - - - - - - -
46 81.1 77.4 73.7 - - - - - - - -
44 83.3 79.5 75.9 72.4 - - - - - - -
42 85.4 81.7 78.0 74.4 71.0 - - - - - -
40 87.6 83.7 80.0 76.4 72.9 69.6 - - - - -
38 89.8 85.8 82.1 78.3 74.9 71.5 68.3 - - - -
36 90.3 87.9 84.1 80.3 76.8 73.4 70.1 67.0 - - -
34 90.3 90.0 86.1 82.3 78.7 75.3 72.0 68.8 65.8 - -
32 90.3 90.3 88.1 84.3 80.6 77.1 73.8 70.6 67.5 64.5 -
30 90.3 90.3 90.2 86.3 82.5 78.9 75.5 72.3 69.3 66.3 63.3
28 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.2 84.4 80.7 77.2 74.0 70.9 68.0 64.9
26 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.1 86.3 82.5 79.0 75.7 72.5 69.6 66.5
24 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.1 84.2 80.7 77.3 74.1 71.1 68.0
22 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.9 85.9 82.3 79.0 75.6 72.6 69.5
20 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.6 83.9 80.5 77.2 74.1 70.9
18 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.3 85.4 82.0 78.7 75.6 72.4
16 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.9 83.4 80.0 76.9 73.9
14 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.4 84.8 81.4 78.2 75.2
12 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.0 86.3 82.8 79.5 76.4
10 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.6 84.1 80.8 77.6
8 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.0 85.4 82.1 78.7
6 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.7 83.2 79.9
4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.9 84.3 81.0
2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.2 85.4 82.1
0 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 86.5 83.1
-2 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.6 84.1
-4 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.7 85.2
-6 - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.8 86.2
-8 - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 87.1
-10 - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 88.0
-12 - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.0
-14 - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 89.9
-16 - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-18 - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3 90.3
-20 - - - - - - - - 90.3 90.3 90.3

Applicable for 120 KIAS


For 150 KIAS add 1.0%
For 90 KIAS subtract 0.8%

ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “ON”

AOM DHC-8 Series 400

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.10-6 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TORQUE SETTING

Table 3 - Maximum Take-off Power (Flight) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 87.2 - - - - - - - - - -
48 89.8 85.7 - - - - - - - - -
46 92.3 88.2 84.1 - - - - - - - -
44 94.7 90.7 86.5 82.6 - - - - - - -
42 97.0 93.0 88.9 84.8 81.0 - - - - - -
40 99.3 95.3 91.1 87.0 83.2 79.4 - - - - -
38 100.0 97.5 93.3 89.3 85.4 81.6 78.0 - - - -
36 100.0 99.7 95.5 91.5 87.6 83.7 80.1 76.5 - - -
34 100.0 100.0 97.7 93.7 89.7 85.8 82.2 78.6 75.2 - -
32 100.0 100.0 99.9 95.9 91.8 87.9 84.2 80.6 77.2 73.9 -
30 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.2 94.0 89.9 86.1 82.6 79.2 75.8 72.5
28 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.1 91.9 88.1 84.4 81.0 77.7 74.3
26 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.0 94.0 90.0 86.3 82.8 79.5 76.1
24 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.8 95.9 91.9 88.1 84.5 81.2 77.8
22 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.7 93.8 90.0 86.3 82.8 79.4
20 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.5 95.5 91.7 88.1 84.5 81.1
18 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.2 93.3 89.7 86.2 82.7
16 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.9 95.0 91.2 87.7 84.3
14 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.6 92.8 89.2 85.8
12 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.2 94.3 90.6 87.1
10 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 95.8 92.0 88.4
8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.4 93.4 89.7
6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.0 94.8 91.1
4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.1 92.3
2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.4 93.4
0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.7 94.6
-2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 95.7
-4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.8
-6 - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.0
-8 - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.1
-10 - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
-12 - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
-14 - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
-16 - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
-18 - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
-20 - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0

Applicable for 120 KIAS


For 150 KIAS add 1.0%
For 90 KIAS subtract 0.8%

ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “OFF”

DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 4 4.10-7
PERFORMANCE
TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3a - Maximum Take-off Power (Flight) Torque (%)

PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
OAT [°C]
50 80.7 - - - - - - - - - -
48 83.2 79.3 - - - - - - - - -
46 85.7 81.7 77.7 - - - - - - - -
44 88.2 84.1 80.1 76.2 - - - - - - -
42 90.6 86.5 82.4 78.4 74.7 - - - - - -
40 93.0 88.8 84.7 80.6 76.8 73.2 - - - - -
38 95.4 91.1 86.9 82.9 79.0 75.3 71.7 - - - -
36 97.8 93.4 89.1 85.1 81.1 77.4 73.8 70.3 - - -
34 99.1 95.8 91.4 87.3 83.3 79.4 75.9 72.3 68.9 - -
32 99.3 97.2 93.6 89.5 85.4 81.5 77.9 74.3 70.9 67.6 -
30 99.5 97.8 95.2 91.7 87.5 83.5 79.8 76.3 72.9 69.5 66.2
28 99.7 98.5 96.3 93.5 89.6 85.5 81.7 78.1 74.7 71.4 68.0
26 99.9 99.1 97.4 94.9 91.6 87.6 83.6 80.0 76.5 73.2 69.8
24 100.0 99.7 98.4 96.4 93.4 89.5 85.5 81.8 78.3 74.9 71.5
22 100.0 100.0 99.5 97.9 95.3 91.3 87.4 83.7 80.1 76.6 73.1
20 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.3 97.1 93.0 89.1 85.4 81.8 78.3 74.8
18 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.9 94.8 90.8 87.1 83.5 80.0 76.5
16 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.8 96.6 92.6 88.7 85.0 81.5 78.1
14 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 97.7 94.3 90.3 86.6 83.0 79.6
12 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 98.2 95.6 92.0 88.1 84.4 81.0
10 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 98.7 96.6 93.5 89.6 85.9 82.3
8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.2 97.6 94.9 91.1 87.3 83.7
6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.8 98.6 96.3 92.4 88.6 85.0
4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.6 97.7 93.8 89.9 86.3
2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.1 95.1 91.2 87.5
0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.7 96.4 92.5 88.7
-2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.8 97.3 93.8 89.9
-4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 97.9 95.0 91.1
-6 - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 98.5 96.1 92.3
-8 - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.1 97.2 93.4
-10 - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.7 98.4 94.5
-12 - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.5 95.6
-14 - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.7
-16 - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.4
-18 - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.0
-20 - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 98.6

Applicable for 120 KIAS.


For 150 KIAS add 1.0%.
For 90 KIAS subtract 0.8%.

ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “ON”

AOM DHC-8 Series 400

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.10-8 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TORQUE SETTING

Table 4 - Maximum Continuous Power (Flight) Torque (%)


PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
OAT [°C]
50 81.4 - - - - - - - - - - - -
48 84.0 80.0 - - - - - - - - - - -
46 86.5 82.4 78.5 - - - - - - - - - -
44 89.0 84.9 80.9 77.0 - - - - - - - - -
42 91.5 87.3 83.3 79.3 75.5 - - - - - - - -
40 94.0 89.7 85.6 81.6 77.7 74.0 - - - - - - -
38 96.5 92.1 87.9 83.8 79.9 76.1 72.5 - - - - - -
36 99.0 94.5 90.1 86.0 82.1 78.3 74.6 71.1 - - - - -
34 100.0 96.8 92.4 88.3 84.2 80.4 76.7 73.2 69.7 - - - -
32 100.0 99.1 94.7 90.5 86.4 82.5 78.7 75.2 71.7 68.4 - - -
30 100.0 100.0 96.8 92.7 88.5 84.5 80.7 77.1 73.7 70.3 67.0 - -
28 100.0 100.0 98.9 94.8 90.7 86.6 82.7 79.1 75.6 72.2 68.9 65.2 -
26 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.7 92.7 88.7 84.7 81.0 77.4 74.0 70.7 67.0 63.4
24 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.6 94.5 90.6 86.7 82.9 79.2 75.8 72.5 68.7 65.1
22 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.3 92.4 88.6 84.8 81.1 77.5 74.2 70.4 66.7
20 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.1 94.2 90.3 86.6 82.9 79.3 75.9 72.1 68.4
18 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.9 96.0 92.1 88.3 84.6 81.1 77.5 73.7 70.0
16 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.7 93.9 90.0 86.2 82.7 79.2 75.4 71.6
14 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.5 95.6 91.6 87.8 84.2 80.7 77.0 73.3
12 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.3 93.3 89.4 85.7 82.2 78.5 74.9
10 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.9 94.9 91.0 87.2 83.6 79.8 76.2
8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.4 92.5 88.7 85.0 81.1 77.5
6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.9 93.8 90.1 86.4 82.5 78.7
4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.4 95.2 91.4 87.7 83.8 79.9
2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.6 92.7 89.0 85.0 81.1
0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.9 94.0 90.2 86.2 82.3
-2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.3 95.3 91.5 87.4 83.4
-4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.6 92.7 88.6 84.6
-6 - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.9 93.9 89.8 85.7
-8 - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.2 95.0 90.9 86.9
-10 - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.2 92.0 87.9
-12 - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.3 93.1 88.9
-14 - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.4 94.1 90.0
-16 - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.6 95.2 91.0
-18 - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.3 92.0
-20 - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.5 93.1
-22 - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0 98.6 94.0
-24 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 95.4
-26 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-28 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-30 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-32 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-34 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-36 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-38 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-40 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-42 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-44 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-46 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-48 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-50 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-52 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
-54 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0 100.0
Applicable for 150 KIAS for 180 KIAS add 3% for 120 KIAS subtract 2%
(cont’d on next page)
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “ON”

DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 4 4.10-9
PERFORMANCE
TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Maximum Continuous Power (Flight) Torque (%) (cont’d)


PA [ft]
13000 14000 15000 16000 17000 18000 19000 20000 21000 22000 23000 24000 25000
OAT [°C]
50 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
46 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
44 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
42 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
40 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
38 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
36 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
34 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
32 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
30 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
28 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
26 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
24 61.9 - - - - - - - - - - - -
22 63.5 60.3 - - - - - - - - - - -
20 65.1 61.9 58.9 - - - - - - - - - -
18 66.7 63.5 60.4 57.4 - - - - - - - - -
16 68.2 65.0 62.0 58.9 56.1 - - - - - - - -
14 69.7 66.4 63.4 60.5 57.6 54.8 - - - - - - -
12 71.3 67.8 64.7 61.8 59.1 56.2 53.6 - - - - - -
10 72.8 69.3 66.0 63.0 60.3 57.6 54.8 52.3 - - - - -
8 74.1 70.7 67.4 64.2 61.4 58.8 56.0 53.3 50.4 - - - -
6 75.3 71.9 68.7 65.5 62.5 59.8 57.1 54.4 51.4 48.6 - - -
4 76.4 73.1 69.8 66.7 63.6 60.8 58.1 55.4 52.4 49.6 47.0 - -
2 77.6 74.2 70.9 67.8 64.8 61.8 59.1 56.3 53.4 50.5 47.9 45.4 -
0 78.8 75.3 72.0 68.8 65.8 62.9 60.0 57.3 54.3 51.4 48.9 46.3 43.9
-2 79.9 76.5 73.1 69.9 66.8 63.8 61.0 58.2 55.3 52.3 49.8 47.2 44.8
-4 81.0 77.5 74.2 70.9 67.8 64.8 62.0 59.2 56.2 53.2 50.6 48.1 45.7
-6 82.1 78.6 75.2 71.9 68.8 65.8 62.9 60.1 57.1 54.1 51.5 48.9 46.5
-8 83.2 79.6 76.2 72.9 69.8 66.7 63.8 61.0 58.0 55.0 52.4 49.8 47.3
-10 84.2 80.6 77.2 73.9 70.8 67.7 64.7 61.9 58.8 55.9 53.3 50.6 48.1
-12 85.3 81.6 78.2 74.8 71.7 68.6 65.7 62.7 59.7 56.7 54.1 51.5 49.0
-14 86.3 82.7 79.1 75.7 72.6 69.5 66.5 63.6 60.5 57.5 54.9 52.3 49.8
-16 87.4 83.7 80.2 76.7 73.5 70.3 67.4 64.5 61.3 58.3 55.6 53.0 50.6
-18 88.4 84.7 81.2 77.7 74.4 71.2 68.3 65.4 62.2 59.1 56.4 53.8 51.4
-20 89.4 85.8 82.2 78.7 75.4 72.1 69.2 66.2 63.1 59.9 57.2 54.6 52.1
-22 90.3 86.9 83.2 78.9 76.4 72.9 70.0 67.0 64.0 60.8 58.0 55.2 53.0
-24 91.9 88.0 84.3 80.8 77.4 74.0 71.0 68.0 65.0 61.8 58.5 56.2 53.8
-26 93.0 88.9 85.4 81.9 78.4 75.0 72.0 69.0 65.8 62.4 59.5 57.0 54.8
-28 94.0 90.0 86.6 82.8 79.1 76.0 72.6 69.9 66.69 63.4 60.4 57.9 55.2
-30 95.0 91.0 87.5 84.0 80.4 77.0 73.9 70.8 67.2 64.0 61.0 58.9 56.0
-32 94.0 92.1 88.8 84.9 81.3 78.0 74.9 71.5 68.2 65.0 62.0 59.9 56.8
-34 - 90.6 90.0 86.0 82.2 78.9 76.0 72.4 69.2 65.8 62.9 60.3 57.4
-36 - - 88.0 87.0 83.4 79.9 76.6 73.3 70.0 66.8 63.5 61.0 58.1
-38 - - - 85.5 84.2 80.9 77.8 74.0 70.9 67.4 64.1 61.8 59.0
-40 - - - - 83.0 81.9 78.8 75.0 71.9 68.2 65.0 62.4 59.9
-42 - - - - - 80.4 79.4 76.0 72.4 69.0 66.0 63.2 60.3
-44 - - - - - - 77.8 76.8 73.2 70.0 67.0 63.9 61.0
-46 - - - - - - - 75.0 74.0 70.8 67.8 64.7 61.8
-48 - - - - - - - - - 72.0 68.2 65.4 62.6
-50 - - - - - - - - - 70.0 69.0 66.1 63.0
-52 - - - - - - - - - - 67.8 67.0 63.8
-54 - - - - - - - - - - - - 64.8
Applicable for 150 KIAS for 180 KIAS add 3% for 120 KIAS subtract 2%
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “ON”

AOM DHC-8 Series 400

Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.10-10 CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 TORQUE SETTING

Table 5 - Maximum Climb Power (Flight) Torque (%)


PA [ft]
SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
OAT [°C]
50 69.8 - - - - - - - - - - - -
48 72.3 68.8 - - - - - - - - - - -
46 74.8 71.3 67.8 - - - - - - - - - -
44 77.3 73.7 70.2 66.8 - - - - - - - - -
42 79.9 76.2 72.6 69.2 65.8 - - - - - - - -
40 82.6 78.7 75.1 71.5 68.1 64.9 - - - - - - -
38 85.2 81.3 77.5 73.9 70.3 67.1 63.9 - - - - - -
36 87.8 83.8 80.0 76.3 72.7 69.3 66.1 63.0 - - - - -
34 90.3 86.4 82.5 78.7 75.0 71.6 68.3 65.2 62.1 - - - -
32 90.7 88.8 84.9 81.1 77.4 73.9 70.5 67.3 64.2 61.2 - - -
30 90.7 90.7 87.3 83.5 79.7 76.2 72.8 69.5 66.3 63.3 60.4 - -
28 90.7 90.7 89.7 85.9 82.1 78.5 75.0 71.7 68.4 65.4 62.4 59.2 -
26 90.7 90.7 90.7 88.3 84.5 80.8 77.3 73.9 70.6 67.5 64.5 61.2 58.0
24 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 86.9 83.1 79.5 76.1 72.7 69.5 66.5 63.2 59.9
22 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.2 85.4 81.7 78.2 74.9 71.6 68.5 65.1 61.9
20 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 87.7 84.0 80.4 77.0 73.7 70.5 67.1 63.8
18 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.0 86.2 82.6 79.1 75.7 72.5 69.0 65.6
16 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 88.5 84.8 81.2 77.8 74.5 70.9 67.5
14 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 86.9 83.3 79.8 76.4 72.9 69.4
12 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.1 85.4 81.8 78.4 74.7 71.3
10 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 87.5 83.8 80.3 76.6 73.0
8 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.3 85.8 82.2 78.4 74.7
6 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 91.0 87.6 84.1 80.2 76.4
4 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.1 85.8 82.0 78.1
2 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 87.3 83.6 79.8
0 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 88.7 85.1 81.4
-2 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.2 86.6 83.0
-4 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 88.1 84.5
-6 - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.7 86.1
-8 - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 87.6
-10 - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 89.0
-12 - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.4
-14 - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7
-16 - - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7
-18 - - - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7
-20 - - - - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7 90.7
-22 - - - - - - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7
-24 - - - - - - - - - - 90.7 90.7 90.7
-26 - - - - - - - - - - - 90.7 90.7
-28 - - - - - - - - - - - - 90.7
-30 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-32 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-34 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-36 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-38 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-40 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-42 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-44 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-46 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-48 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-50 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-52 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-54 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Applicable for 180 KIAS for 210 KIAS add 4% for 150 KIAS subtract 2%
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS “ON” or “OFF”, BLEED “OFF” (cont’d on next page)

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TORQUE SETTING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 5 - Maximum Climb Power (Flight) Torque (%) (cont’d)


PA [ft]
13000 14000 15000 16000 17000 18000 19000 20000 21000 22000 23000 24000 25000
OAT [°C]
50 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
46 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
44 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
42 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
40 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
38 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
36 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
34 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
32 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
30 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
28 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
26 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
24 56.8 - - - - - - - - - - - -
22 58.7 55.6 - - - - - - - - - - -
20 60.5 57.4 54.5 - - - - - - - - - -
18 62.4 59.2 56.3 53.5 - - - - - - - - -
16 64.2 61.0 58.0 55.1 52.4 - - - - - - - -
14 66.0 62.8 59.7 56.8 54.0 51.4 - - - - - - -
12 67.9 64.6 61.5 58.5 55.6 52.9 50.4 - - - - - -
10 69.7 66.4 63.2 60.1 57.2 54.5 51.9 49.4 - - - - -
8 71.4 68.1 64.9 61.7 58.8 56.0 53.4 50.9 48.1 - - - -
6 73.1 69.8 66.6 63.4 60.4 57.6 54.9 52.3 49.6 46.9 - - -
4 74.7 71.4 68.2 65.0 62.0 59.1 56.4 53.8 51.0 48.3 45.7 - -
2 76.3 73.0 69.7 66.6 63.6 60.7 57.9 55.2 52.4 49.7 47.1 44.6 -
0 78.0 74.5 71.3 68.1 65.1 62.2 59.4 56.7 53.8 51.0 48.4 45.9 43.5
-2 79.5 76.1 72.8 69.6 66.6 63.7 60.9 58.1 55.2 52.4 49.7 47.1 44.7
-4 81.0 77.6 74.3 71.1 68.0 65.1 62.3 59.6 56.6 53.7 51.0 48.4 46.0
-6 82.5 79.1 75.8 72.6 69.5 66.5 63.6 60.9 57.9 55.0 52.3 49.7 47.2
-8 84.0 80.5 77.2 74.0 71.0 67.9 65.0 62.2 59.2 56.3 53.6 50.9 48.4
-10 85.5 82.0 78.6 75.3 72.3 69.3 66.4 63.5 60.5 57.5 54.9 52.2 49.6
-12 86.9 83.5 80.0 76.7 73.5 70.6 67.8 64.9 61.7 58.7 56.0 53.5 50.8
-14 88.2 84.8 81.4 78.0 74.8 71.7 68.9 66.2 62.9 59.8 57.1 54.5 52.0
-16 89.5 86.0 82.6 79.3 76.0 72.9 70.0 67.3 64.2 61.0 58.2 55.5 53.0
-18 90.8 87.3 83.8 80.5 77.3 74.1 71.1 68.3 65.2 62.2 59.2 56.5 53.9
-20 90.7 88.5 85.0 81.6 78.4 75.2 72.1 69.2 66.1 63.1 60.3 57.5 54.8
-22 90.7 89.9 86.0 82.8 79.2 76.2 72.6 70.2 67.0 63.9 61.0 58.5 55.8
-24 90.7 90.7 87.1 83.9 80.3 77.2 73.8 71.2 68.0 64.6 62.0 59.6 56.4
-26 90.7 90.7 88.2 84.9 81.3 78.0 74.5 72.0 69.0 65.2 62.7 60.2 57.4
-28 90.7 90.7 89.9 86.0 82.7 79.0 75.8 73.0 70.0 66.6 63.2 61.1 58.2
-30 - 90.7 90.7 87.0 83.6 80.0 76.6 74.0 71.0 67.2 64.0 62.0 59.0
-32 - 90.7 90.7 88.0 84.8 81.1 77.5 74.8 71.8 68.0 65.0 62.6 60.0
-34 - - 90.7 89.0 85.8 82.0 88.6 75.6 72.8 69.0 66.0 63.6 60.6
-36 - - - 90.0 86.9 83.0 89.6 76.5 73.8 69.8 66.8 64.2 61.5
-38 - - - 90.7 88.0 83.9 80.3 77.9 74.4 70.6 67.7 65.0 62.2
-40 - - - - 86.0 85.0 81.2 78.2 75.1 71.6 68.5 66.0 63.0
-42 - - - - - 83.7 82.0 79.0 76.0 72.2 69.2 66.8 63.8
-44 - - - - - - 81.2 80.1 77.0 73.2 70.4 67.2 64.8
-46 - - - - - - - 78.6 77.9 74.2 71.2 68.1 65.5
-48 - - - - - - - - 76.0 75.0 72.2 69.0 66.2
-50 - - - - - - - - - 73.5 73.0 70.0 67.0
-52 - - - - - - - - - - 71.6 70.8 67.8
-54 - - - - - - - - - - - - 68.5
Applicable for 180 KIAS for 210 KIAS add 4% for 150 KIAS subtract 2%
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PERFORMANCE
FLIGHTS CONDUCTED UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE CDL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.11 FLIGHTS CONDUCTED UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE CDL

4.11.1 General

In Supplement 41 of the AFM, a detailed description of CDL items is given.


This Sub-Chapter lists only the CDL items which have an influence on the performance data presented in
Chapter 4 or Chapter 5.
Those items are cross-referenced to the ATA numbering system.

4.11.2 CDL Items Influencing the A/C Performance

27-1 WING FLAP TO AILERON SEAL One may missing with no performance penalty for a maxi-
mum of two calendar days provided:
with the exception of V2, En-Route Climbed and Go-
Around speeds, the minimum airspeed is 1.23 VSR
(see Sub-Section 4.5) for all flap setting or
the appropriate airspeed for icing conditions or system fail-
ures, if applicable.
30-1 WING ROOT COLD BONDED Operation in known or forecast icing and / or
LEADING EDGE DEICE BOOT MISSING heavy precipitation conditions is not permitted.
30-2 ENGINE INTAKE DEICE BOOT MISSING
32-1 MLG SHOCK STRUT FAIRINGS MISSING All MLG fairings may be missing provided performance lim-
ited mass (weight) obtained from the DOT approved AFM
are reduced by 450 kg (1000 lb).
Any or all of the following MLG fairings may be missing pro-
vided performance limited mass (weight) obtained from the
DOT approved AFM are reduced by 340 kg (750 lb).
46712 Leading Edge, Center
46702 Trailing Edge, Sides
46703 or 46730 Center Aft
46711 or 46731 Lower

NOTES
1. MLG fairings 46702, 46703 or 46730 and 46711 or
46731 must be removed,
if MLG fairing 46712 is removed.
2. MLG fairing 46711 or 46731 must be removed if MLG
fairing 46703 or 46730 is removed.
Any or all of the following MLG fairings may be missing pro-
vided performance limited mass (weight) obtained from the
approved AFM are reduced by 160 kg (350 lb).
46709 Leading Edge, Upper Center
46710 Trailing Edge, Upper Center
32-2 NOSE LANDING GEAR AFT DOORS One may be missing provided 190 KIAS is not exceeded
52-1 AFT ENTRY STAIR MISSING Reduce the aircraft empty mass (weight) by
[Option] 28.6 kg (63.2 lb) and decrease the C of G moment by
20.4 kg*in/1000 (45.0 lb*in/1000).
Reference: Weight and Balance Manual PSM 1-84-8

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SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE DATA [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.12 SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE DATA

4.12.1 General

This Sub-Chapter contains supplemental performance data applicable to the Aeroplane Operating Manual and
the List of Performance Supplements, presented below, corresponds to the related
AFM Performance Supplements.
Only the supplements applicable to the airplane, for which this manual is intended to be used, should be
inserted in Sub-Chapter 4.12 and recorded in the appropriate columns of the list:

LIST OF PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTS

Supp Date Inserted


Subject
# Inserted By
Reduced Power Take-Off
1 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 13)
Take-Off and Landing with BLEED “On”
2 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 21)
Operation with Inoperative Nose Wheel Steering
3 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 8)
Take-Off with Maximum Take-Off Power and Uptrim Disabled
4
(AFM Supplement 46)
Operation with 32 in Tires
5
(AFM Supplement 65)
Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode
6 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 17)
Operation with 10 min Maximum Take-Off Power following an Engine Failure
7
(AFM Supplement 27)
Noise Abatement Procedures - Landing with 850 Propeller RPM
8
(AFM Supplement 39)
Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt
9
(AFM Supplement 3)
Operation on Contaminated Runways with Measured Friction Values
10
(AFM Supplement 77)
Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System
11 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 7)
Steep Approach and Landing
12
(AFM Supplement 12)
Take-Off with BLEED “On”
13
(AFM Supplement 61)
Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways
14
(AFM Supplement 26)
Restricted Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways
15
(AFM Supplement 25)
Take-Off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with REF SPEEDS Switch “OFF”
16 7 MAR 2021 BCSG
(AFM Supplement 76)
Allocated to De Havilland Canada Flight Operations (Restricted)
17
(AFM Supplement 118)

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PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.12.1

- SUPPLEMENT 1 -

Reduced Power Take-Off

(AFM Supplement 13)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.1.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4.12.1-2

4.12.1.2 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.1-2

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4.12.1-2 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.1.1 General

It is the option of the operator to use a reduced power take-off when taking off from dry or wet runways,
whenever the actual take-off mass / weight is lower than the limiting take-off mass / weight for the appropriate
runway / obstacle situation.

The reduced power take-off is based upon the Assumed Outside Air Temperature Method.
This means, the pilot “assumes” a temperature which is higher than the actual OAT.
This assumed higher temperature shall not exceed that temperature which is limiting for the appropriate take-
off mass / weight (runway + obstacles + MAT / WAT limits).

The ATM works as follows:

1. At the airport pressure altitude, enter the ground torque setting chart NORMAL TAKE-OFF POWER
(GROUND) with an assumed (higher) temperature
(higher than the actual OAT, but not exceeding ISA + 35°C).
However, the selected torque shall not be below 90% of the Normal take-off power setting or the torque as
applicable for take-off with BLEED “On” (see Sub-Chapter 4.10).

2. At the same assumed OAT used for the torque setting, determine the take-off mass / weight limits as per
Sub-Chapter 4.1 or as per the individual computed runway mass / weight chart.

3. Alternatively you may start with the second step first, checking the maximum temperature you may take-off
on a given runway / obstacle situation with the known take-off mass / weight.

For instance:
Your actual TOM / TOW is 20 t / 44000 lb and your actual OAT is 10°C.
Your take-off mass / weight calculation (or computerized take-off mass / weight limit chart) shows that you
could also take-off on this runway with 20 t / 44000 lb at a temperature of, let’s say, + 40°C
(so, you would be safe for a take-off with 20 t / 44000 lb and still observe MAT / WAT, runway and obstacle
limitations, even with + 40°C, although your actual OAT is only + 10°C).
Based upon the 40°C select your normal take-off torque, but make sure the torque is at least 90%.

4.12.1.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.4 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

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4.12.2

- SUPPLEMENT 2 -

Take-Off and Landing with BLEED “On”

(AFM Supplement 21)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.2.1 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.2-2

4.12.2.2 Applicability ........................................................................................................................ 4.12.2-2

4.12.2.3 Performance Corrections ................................................................................................... 4.12.2-2

4.12.2.4 Torque Setting ................................................................................................................... 4.12.2-2

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.2.1 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.5 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.2.2 Applicability

With the BLEED selector set to “MIN”, the take-off and climb performance as well as the approach / missed
approach performance deteriorates by the “BLEED” losses experienced.
Those losses are equivalent to an increase of the actual OAT by 11°C.

4.12.2.3 Performance Corrections

Take-Off and Climb:


When entering the MAT / WAT limit tables, the tables for the allowed mass / weight for ASDA and TODA and
the tables showing the reference net gradient available, the temperature selected shall be 11°C higher than the
actual temperature.

Approach / Missed Approach:


Likewise, as for the take-off and climb, the temperature shall be assumed to be 11°C higher than actual when
using the APPROACH and LANDING CLIMB LIMITS (Sub-Chapter 4.3).

4.12.2.4 Torque Settings

The torque setting for a take-off with BLEED “On” may be found in the AOM, Sub-Chapter 4.10.

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4.12.3

- SUPPLEMENT 3 -

Operation with Inoperative Nose Wheel Steering

(AFM Supplement 8)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 4.12.3-2

4.12.3.2 Limitations............................................................................................................................ 4.12.3-2

4.12.3.3 Performance Penalties ........................................................................................................ 4.12.3-2

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4.12.3-2 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.3.1 General

The operation is restricted to dry runways in crosswind conditions not exceeding 25 kt.

4.12.3.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.6 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.3.3 Performance Penalties

The available distances for take-off (TODA) and accelerate-stop (ASDA) shall be reduced as follows:

Take-Off Flap Settings


5° 10° 15°
TODA 61 m / 200 ft 61 m / 200 ft 61 m / 200 ft
ASDA 61 m / 200 ft 61 m / 200 ft 61 m / 200 ft

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4.12.6

- SUPPLEMENT 6 -

Operation with Inoperative Flight Spoilers in Ground Mode

(AFM Supplement 17)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.6.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4.12.6-2

4.12.6.2 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.6-2

4.12.6.2 Performance Penalties / Corrections ................................................................................. 4.12.6-2

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.6.1 General
The operation with inoperative flight spoilers in ground mode may be performed in conjunction with the MEL as
approved by the appropriate authority.

4.12.6.2 Limitations
Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.9 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.6.3 Performance Penalties / Corrections

4.12.6.3.1 Take-Off

Before entering Tables 4, 5 and 6 of Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 showing the maximum mass / weight for ASDA,
correct the slope / wind corrected ASDA with a factor of:
- 0.97 for a flap 5° take-off,
- 0.96 for a flap 10° take-off, and
- 0.95 for a flap 15° take-off.

In other words:
the ASDA reduces by 3% (flap 5°), 4% (flap 10°) and 5% (flap 15°), as the ASD increases by 3-5%.

4.12.6.3.2 Landing (Dispatch)

Before entering Tables 1 to 2b of Sub-Chapter 4.4.2, correct the slope / wind corrected LDA by a factor of:
- 0.92 for a flap 10° landing,
- 0.86 for a flap 15° landing, and
- 0.83 for a flap 35° landing.

4.12.6.3.3 Actual Landing

The unfactored landing distance, as shown on Tables 1, 1a and 1b of Sub-Chapter 4.4.3, will increase by:
- 8% for a flap 10° landing,
- 15% for a flap 15° landing, and
- 20% for a flap 35° landing.

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4.12.7

- SUPPLEMENT 7 -

Operation with 10 min Maximum Take-Off Power following an Engine Failure

(AFM Supplement 27)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.7.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4.12.7-2

4.12.7.2 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.7-2

4.12.7.3 Performance Data .............................................................................................................. 4.12.7-2

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4.12.7-2 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.7.1 General

The standard certification is based upon a 5 min time limit for maximum take-off power.

With the incorporation of AFM Supplement 27 a maximum of 10 min is permitted.

4.12.7.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.10 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.7.3 Performance Data

The use of maximum take-off power up to 10 min does not influence the data for the MAT / WAT limits and for
the maximum allowed mass / weights versus TODA / ASDA.

It allows the extension of the second segment to clear critical obstacles.

Therefore the data presented under Sub-Chapter 4.1.5, Net Flight Path Data, namely
“reference gradients available” and “require reference gradients” are not applicable.

The presentation of performance data for the use of 10 min take-off power would take some space in the AOM.

Since those data may also not be needed during the normal day-to-day operation, it was decided, not to incor-
porate the data in the AOM.

In case those data are needed, check the AFM under tab “Section 6 - Supplements” for the relevant data in
Supplement 27.

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4.12.8

- SUPPLEMENT 8 -

Noise Abatement Procedures - Landing with 850 Propeller RPM

(AFM SUPPLEMENT 39)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.8.1 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2 Performance Data .............................................................................................................. 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2.1 Noise Levels ...................................................................................................................... 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2.2 Brake Energy Loads .......................................................................................................... 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2.3 Unfactored Landing Distances ........................................................................................... 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2.4 Maximum Landing Mass for Landing Distance Available (Dispatch) ................................. 4.12.8-2

4.12.8.2.5 Approach / Landing Climb Limits CAT I ............................................................................. 4.12.8-2

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4.12.8-2 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.8.1 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.11 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.8.2 Performance Data

4.12.8.2.1 Noise Levels

In the noisiest configuration (35° flap) the following noise levels have been demonstrated:

27442 kg : 93.0 EPNdB (94.9 EPNdB)


Landing Mass
28009 kg : 93.1 EPNdB (94.8 EPNdB)
(The value in bracket shows the certified limits for a normal approach / landing with 15° flap)

4.12.8.2.2 Brake Energy Loads

The brake energy load as presented in Sub-Chapter 4.6.2 will increase by 4% for all flap settings.

4.12.8.2.3 Unfactored Landing Distances

The unfactored landing distances as presented in Sub-Chapter 4.4.3 will increase by 4% for all flap settings.

4.12.8.2.4 Maximum Landing Mass for Landing Distance Available (Dispatch)

The landing distance available must first be multiplied with a factor of 0.94 before entering the Tables pre-
sented in Sub-Chapter 4.4.2 (applicable for flap 10°, 15° and 35°).

4.12.8.2.5 Approach/Landing Climb Limits CAT I

The Tables presented in Sub-Chapter 4.3.2 are not valid when approaching / landing with 850 RPM.
The limits, as presented in the Tables that follow, will apply instead:

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Table 1 – Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limits [kg] 5° FLAPS / 10° LANDING

Altitude [ft]
OAT [°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - -
46 - - - - - - - -
44 - - - - - - - (28590)
42 - - - - - - 27913 (29176)
40 - - - - - 27252 (28484)
38 - - - - 26614 27800 (29055)
36 - - - 25992 27145 (28348)
34 - - 25389 26506 27675 (28883)
32 - 24797 25884 27020 (28189)
30 24190 25275 26379 27515 (28690)
28 24646 25754 26852 27994 (29191)
26 25102 26207 27308 (28473)
24 25538 26643 27765 (28954)
22 25961 27079 (28223)
20 26385 27516 (28685)
18 26810 27958 (29102)
16 27238 (28352)
14 27615 (28745)
12 27986 (29139)
10 (28358)
8 (28727)
6 (29095)
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8

Performance in Icing Conditions with Ice Protection Systems “ON”:


For 5° Approach / 10° Landing Flaps reduce the above masses by 2765 kg when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 2 – Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limits [kg] 10° FLAPS / 15° LANDING

Altitude [ft]
OAT [°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - -
48 - - - - - - - - - (28841)
46 - - - - - - - - (28167)
44 - - - - - - - 27504 (28748)
42 - - - - - - 26851 (28061)
40 - - - - - 26215 27392 (28618)
38 - - - - 25602 26738 27933 (29165)
36 - - - 25009 26107 27260 (28463)
34 - - 24426 25497 26613 27770 (28984)
32 - 23850 24896 25986 27101 (28269)
30 23265 24305 25366 26455 27577 (28769)
28 23700 24761 25815 26909 (28053)
26 24134 25192 26249 27362 (28531)
24 24550 25607 26683 27818 (29013)
22 24952 26022 27119 (28278)
20 25354 26439 27558 (28693)
18 25758 26859 27954 (29108)
16 26166 27233 (28349)
14 26522 27603 (28746)
12 26869 27975 (29139)
10 27218 (28345)
8 27565 (28713)
6 27911 (29048)
4 (28242)
2 (28563)
0 (28876)
-2 (29188)
-4
-6
-8

Performance in Icing Conditions with Ice Protection Systems “ON”:


For 10° Approach / 15° Landing Flaps reduce the above masses by 1475 kg when above 7500 ft ASL.

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Table 3 – Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limits [kg] 15° FLAPS / 35° LANDING

Altitude [ft]
OAT [°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 25081
48 - - - - - - - - - 24529 25609
46 - - - - - - - - 23955 25033 26138
44 - - - - - - - 23389 24436 25537 26611
42 - - - - - - 22833 23855 24917 26002 27029
40 - - - - - 22294 23286 24322 25376 26430 27447
38 - - - - 21771 22733 23739 24779 25815 26858 27780
36 - - - 21261 22196 23172 24181 25229 26254 27287 27860
34 - - 20767 21673 22622 23596 24615 25678 26694 27540 27936
32 - 20274 21164 22085 23029 24010 25049 26130 27139 27616 (28015)
30 19770 20657 21562 22476 23421 24423 25484 26586 27300 27695 (28094)
28 20135 21039 21934 22850 23814 24838 25923 26931 27379 27775 (28173)
26 20500 21395 22288 23224 24209 25256 26301 27046 27458 27854 (28251)
24 20843 21731 22641 23600 24606 25635 26656 27130 27537 27933 (28332)
22 21171 22068 22996 23979 24941 26011 26811 27213 27616 (28014) (28416)
20 21499 22406 23355 24315 25251 26389 26894 27295 27697 (28097) (28497)
18 21829 22747 23673 24644 25563 26550 26976 27378 27780 (28178) (28578)
16 22162 23047 23986 24975 25873 26637 27060 27462 27861 (28259) (28661)
14 22446 23341 24300 25303 26182 26725 27143 27543 27942 (28342) (28744)
12 22720 23636 24612 25631 26371 26813 27224 27624 (28024) (28426) (28827)
10 22994 23929 24923 25892 26464 26898 27305 27707 (28109) (28510) (28912)
8 23267 24222 25190 26101 26554 26984 27388 27792 (28195) (28594) (28996)
6 23539 24499 25424 26194 26644 27072 27474 27878 (28281) (28679) (29080)
4 23800 24765 25651 26288 26737 27159 27560 27964 (28368) (28764) (29167)
2 24053 25024 25878 26383 26829 27245 27647 (28050) (28454) (28852)
0 24298 25282 26013 26479 26920 27331 27734 (28137) (28542) (28943)
-2 24544 25547 26112 26573 27011 27418 27820 (28224) (28629) (29035)
-4 24796 25721 26209 26669 27103 27505 27909 (28313) (28717) (29126)
-6 25006 25827 26308 26764 27195 27594 27999 (28401) (28805) (29217)
-8 25185 25930 26406 26859 27286 27684 (28089) (28490) (28892)

Performance in Icing Conditions with Ice Protection Systems “ON”:


For 15° Approach / 35° Landing Flaps reduce the above masses by 1520 kg when above 5500 ft ASL.

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4.12.9

- SUPPLEMENT 9 -

Operation in Tailwinds Between 10 and 20 kt

(AFM Supplement 3)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.9.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4.12.9-2

4.12.9.2 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 4.12.9-2

4.12.9.3 Performance Data .............................................................................................................. 4.12.9-2

4.12.9.3.1 MAT - Limits for Take-Off ................................................................................................... 4.12.9-2

4.12.9.3.2 Correction of TODA / ASDA for Wind and Slope ............................................................... 4.12.9-4

4.12.9.3.3 MAT - Limits for Landing .................................................................................................. 4.12.9-17

4.12.9.3.4 Maximum Mass for Landing / Dispatch ............................................................................ 4.12.9-19

4.12.9.3.5 Actual Landing ................................................................................................................. 4.12.9-22

4.12.9.3.6 Brake Energy Limits: Accelerate - Stop ........................................................................... 4.12.9-24

4.12.9.3.7 Brake Energy Limits: Landing .......................................................................................... 4.12.9-26

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES IN THIS SUPPLEMENT:

4.12.9-1 through 4.12.9-26 [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

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4.12.9.1 General

When Supplement 3 to the AFM is approved by the appropriate airworthiness authority and incorporated in the
respective AFM, the normal tailwind limit of 10 kt may be increased to 20 kt for take-off and landing.

4.12.9.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.12 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.9.3 Performance Data

When taking-off or landing in tailwind conditions of more than 10 kt a variety of additional / changed perfor-
mance data will apply.
The following flaps settings are approved for operations above 10 kt tailwind:
• Take-off: 10° and 15°
• Landing: 35°

4.12.9.3.1 MAT - Limits for Take-Off

The normal MAT limits as shown in Tables 2 and 3 (Sub-Chapter 4.1.1) decrease by approximately 60 kg per
1 kt tailwind in excess of 10 kt tailwind.
The exact reduction is shown in Tables 1 and 2.
For both tables Engine BLEED and De-Icing Systems are considered to be ‘OFF’.

Table 1 - Reduction of Normal MAT - Limits [kg] 10 ° FLAPS

Normal MAT Limit Penalty on normal limits [kg] *


(up to 10 kt TW) *
[kg] 12 kt TW 14 kt TW 16 kt TW 18 kt TW 20 kt TW

(30000) - - - - -
(29500) ( -135 ) ( -271 ) ( -389 ) ( -490 ) -
29000 -133 ( -267 ) ( -383 ) ( -482 ) ( -582 )
28500 -131 -263 -378 -475 -572
28000 -129 -259 -372 -466 -562
27500 -127 -256 -366 -459 -552
27000 -126 -252 -361 -451 -543
26500 -124 -248 -355 -443 -533
26000 -122 -244 -349 -435 -522
25500 -120 -241 -343 -428 -513
25000 -118 -237 -338 -420 -503
24500 -116 -233 -332 -412 -493
24000 -114 -230 -327 -405 -484
23500 -112 -226 -321 -397 -474
23000 -111 -222 -315 -389 -464
22500 - - - - -

* For intermediate values a linear interpolation of penalties is acceptable.

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Table 2 - Reduction of Normal MAT - Limits [kg] 15 ° FLAPS

Normal MAT Limit Penalty on normal limits [kg] *


(up to 10 kt TW)*
[kg] 12 kt TW 14 kt TW 16 kt TW 18 kt TW 20 kt TW

(30000) - - - - -
(29500) ( -137 ) ( -275 ) ( -396 ) ( -498 ) -
29000 -135 ( -272 ) ( -390 ) ( -491 ) ( -593 )
28500 -133 -268 -384 -483 -583
28000 -131 -264 -378 -475 -572
27500 -129 -260 -372 -467 -562
27000 -128 -256 -366 -459 -552
26500 -126 -252 -361 -452 -543
26000 -124 -248 -355 -443 -533
25500 -122 -244 -349 -435 -522
25000 -120 -240 -343 -427 -512
24500 -118 -237 -337 -419 -502
24000 -116 -233 -332 -412 -493
23500 -114 -229 -326 -404 -483
23000 -112 -225 -320 -396 -472
22500 -110 -221 -314 -388 -462
22000 -108 -217 -308 -380 -452
21500 - - - - -

* For intermediate values a linear interpolation of penalties is acceptable.

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4.12.9.3.2 Correction of TODA / ASDA for Wind and Slope

The tables allowing the correction of TODA and ASDA for wind and slope as shown under Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.1
show a 10 kt tailwind as the maximum tailwind value.

In this Sub-Chapter data are presented allowing the correction for wind / slope with tailwinds in excess of 10 kt:
Table 3 - shows the corrected ASDA for Flaps 10°.
Table 3A - shows the corrected TODA for Flaps 10°.
Table 4 - shows the corrected ASDA for Flaps 15°.
Table 4A - shows the corrected TODA for Flaps 15°.

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Table 3 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 10° FLAPS

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 784 782 779 767 750 750 748 745 733 718 718 716 713 702 687 688 686 684 673 658 660 659 656 646 631
1025 805 803 800 787 770 770 768 765 753 736 738 736 732 721 705 707 705 702 691 676 679 677 674 663 648
1050 827 824 820 807 789 791 788 785 772 755 758 755 752 739 723 726 724 721 709 693 697 695 692 680 665
1075 848 845 841 827 809 812 809 805 791 774 778 775 771 758 741 746 743 739 727 710 716 713 710 698 682
1100 869 866 862 847 828 832 829 825 811 792 798 795 790 777 759 765 762 758 745 728 734 732 728 715 699
1125 890 887 882 867 847 853 849 845 830 811 818 814 810 796 777 784 781 777 763 745 753 750 746 733 716
1150 912 908 903 887 867 874 870 865 850 830 838 834 829 815 795 804 800 796 782 763 772 769 764 750 732
1175 934 929 924 907 886 894 890 885 869 849 858 854 849 833 814 823 820 814 800 781 791 787 782 768 749
1200 955 951 945 928 906 915 911 905 889 867 878 874 868 852 832 843 839 833 818 798 810 806 801 786 766
1225 977 972 966 948 925 936 931 925 908 886 898 893 887 871 850 862 858 852 836 816 829 824 819 803 784
1250 999 993 986 968 945 957 952 945 928 905 918 913 907 890 868 882 877 871 854 833 848 843 837 821 801
1275 1021 1015 1007 988 964 978 973 966 947 924 939 933 926 909 886 902 896 890 873 851 867 862 855 839 818
1300 1042 1036 1028 1009 984 1000 993 986 967 943 959 953 946 928 904 921 916 909 891 868 886 880 874 856 835
1325 1064 1057 1049 1029 1003 1021 1014 1006 987 962 980 974 966 947 922 941 935 928 909 886 905 899 892 874 852
1350 1086 1079 1070 1049 1023 1042 1035 1027 1006 980 1001 994 986 966 941 961 955 947 928 903 925 918 910 892 869
1375 1108 1101 1091 1069 1042 1063 1056 1047 1026 999 1021 1014 1005 985 959 981 974 966 946 921 944 937 929 910 886
1400 1131 1122 1112 1090 1061 1085 1077 1067 1045 1018 1042 1034 1025 1004 977 1001 994 985 965 939 963 956 947 928 903
1425 1153 1144 1134 1110 1081 1106 1098 1088 1065 1037 1062 1054 1045 1023 995 1021 1014 1004 983 957 983 975 966 945 920

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1450 1175 1166 1155 1131 1100 1128 1119 1108 1085 1056 1083 1074 1064 1042 1014 1041 1033 1023 1001 974 1002 994 985 963 937
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1475 1197 1187 1176 1151 1120 1149 1140 1129 1105 1074 1104 1095 1084 1061 1032 1062 1053 1042 1020 992 1022 1013 1003 981 954
PERFORMANCE

1500 1219 1209 1197 1171 1140 1171 1161 1149 1124 1093 1125 1116 1104 1080 1050 1082 1073 1062 1038 1010 1041 1032 1022 999 971

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1525 1242 1231 1218 1192 1159 1193 1182 1170 1144 1112 1146 1136 1124 1099 1068 1102 1093 1081 1057 1027 1061 1051 1040 1017 989
1550 1264 1253 1240 1212 1179 1214 1203 1190 1164 1131 1167 1157 1144 1118 1087 1123 1112 1100 1075 1045 1081 1071 1059 1035 1006
1575 1287 1275 1261 1232 1198 1236 1224 1211 1184 1150 1188 1177 1164 1138 1105 1143 1132 1120 1094 1062 1101 1090 1078 1053 1023
1600 1309 1297 1282 1253 1217 1258 1246 1232 1203 1169 1209 1198 1184 1157 1124 1164 1152 1139 1113 1080 1121 1110 1097 1071 1040
1625 1332 1319 1304 1274 1237 1280 1267 1252 1223 1188 1231 1218 1204 1176 1142 1184 1172 1159 1131 1098 1141 1129 1116 1089 1057
1650 1355 1341 1325 1294 1257 1302 1289 1273 1243 1207 1252 1239 1224 1195 1160 1205 1192 1178 1150 1116 1161 1149 1135 1107 1074
1675 1377 1363 1347 1315 1276 1324 1310 1294 1263 1226 1274 1260 1244 1214 1179 1226 1212 1198 1169 1134 1181 1168 1154 1126 1092
1700 1400 1385 1368 1335 1296 1346 1331 1315 1283 1245 1295 1281 1265 1234 1197 1247 1233 1217 1187 1152 1201 1188 1173 1144 1109
1725 1423 1407 1389 1356 1316 1368 1353 1336 1303 1264 1317 1302 1285 1253 1215 1268 1253 1237 1206 1170 1221 1207 1191 1162 1126
1750 1446 1429 1411 1376 1335 1390 1374 1357 1323 1283 1338 1323 1305 1273 1234 1289 1273 1257 1225 1187 1241 1227 1210 1180 1144
1775 1469 1452 1433 1397 1355 1413 1396 1377 1343 1302 1360 1344 1326 1292 1252 1310 1294 1276 1244 1205 1262 1247 1229 1198 1161
1800 1492 1474 1454 1418 1374 1435 1418 1398 1363 1321 1381 1365 1346 1311 1271 1331 1314 1296 1263 1223 1283 1267 1249 1216 1178
1825 1515 1497 1476 1438 1394 1458 1440 1419 1383 1340 1403 1386 1366 1331 1289 1352 1335 1316 1282 1241 1303 1286 1268 1235 1195
1850 1539 1519 1498 1459 1413 1480 1461 1440 1403 1359 1425 1407 1386 1350 1308 1373 1355 1336 1300 1259 1324 1306 1287 1253 1213
1875 1562 1542 1519 1480 1433 1503 1483 1462 1423 1378 1447 1428 1407 1370 1326 1394 1376 1355 1319 1277 1344 1326 1307 1271 1230
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 3 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
4.12.9-6

METRIC
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1900 1585 1564 1541 1500 1453 1526 1505 1483 1443 1397 1469 1449 1427 1389 1344 1416 1396 1375 1338 1295 1365 1346 1326 1290 1247
1925 1609 1587 1563 1521 1472 1548 1527 1504 1463 1416 1491 1471 1448 1409 1363 1437 1417 1395 1357 1313 1386 1366 1345 1308 1265
1950 1632 1609 1585 1542 1492 1571 1549 1525 1484 1435 1513 1492 1469 1428 1381 1459 1438 1415 1376 1331 1407 1386 1364 1327 1282
1975 1656 1632 1607 1563 1512 1594 1571 1546 1504 1454 1536 1513 1489 1448 1400 1480 1459 1435 1395 1348 1428 1407 1384 1345 1300
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2000 1679 1655 1628 1584 1531 1617 1593 1568 1524 1473 1558 1535 1510 1468 1418 1502 1479 1455 1414 1366 1449 1427 1403 1363 1317
2025 1703 1678 1650 1604 1551 1640 1616 1589 1544 1493 1580 1556 1531 1487 1437 1524 1500 1475 1433 1384 1470 1447 1423 1382 1335
2050 1727 1701 1672 1625 1571 1663 1638 1610 1564 1512 1603 1578 1551 1507 1456 1545 1521 1496 1452 1402 1491 1468 1442 1400 1352
2075 1751 1724 1694 1646 1591 1686 1660 1632 1585 1531 1625 1600 1572 1527 1474 1567 1542 1516 1471 1420 1512 1488 1462 1419 1370
2100 1775 1747 1716 1667 1610 1710 1682 1653 1605 1550 1648 1621 1593 1546 1493 1589 1564 1536 1491 1438 1534 1509 1482 1438 1387
2125 1799 1770 1739 1688 1630 1733 1705 1675 1625 1569 1671 1643 1614 1566 1511 1611 1585 1556 1510 1456 1555 1529 1501 1456 1405
2150 1823 1793 1761 1709 1650 1756 1727 1696 1646 1588 1693 1665 1635 1586 1530 1633 1606 1577 1529 1475 1577 1550 1521 1475 1422
2175 1847 1816 1783 1730 1669 1780 1750 1718 1666 1607 1716 1687 1656 1606 1549 1656 1627 1597 1548 1493 1598 1571 1541 1494 1440
2200 1871 1839 1805 1751 1689 1804 1772 1739 1687 1627 1739 1709 1677 1626 1567 1678 1649 1617 1568 1511 1620 1591 1561 1512 1457
2225 1895 1862 1828 1772 1709 1827 1795 1761 1707 1646 1762 1731 1698 1645 1586 1700 1670 1638 1587 1529 1642 1612 1581 1531 1475
2250 1920 1886 1850 1793 1729 1851 1818 1783 1728 1665 1785 1753 1719 1665 1605 1723 1692 1658 1606 1547 1663 1633 1601 1550 1493
2275 1944 1909 1872 1814 1749 1875 1841 1805 1748 1684 1809 1775 1740 1685 1623 1745 1713 1679 1626 1565 1685 1654 1621 1569 1510
2300 1968 1932 1894 1835 1768 1899 1864 1827 1769 1704 1832 1798 1761 1705 1642 1768 1735 1700 1645 1584 1707 1675 1641 1588 1528
2325 1993 1956 1917 1856 1788 1922 1887 1848 1789 1723 1855 1820 1783 1725 1661 1791 1756 1720 1665 1602 1729 1696 1661 1607 1546
2350 2018 1980 1939 1878 1808 1946 1909 1870 1810 1742 1879 1842 1804 1745 1680 1814 1778 1741 1684 1620 1751 1717 1681 1626 1563
CHAPTER 4

2375 2042 2003 1962 1899 1828 1971 1932 1892 1831 1762 1902 1865 1826 1765 1698 1837 1800 1762 1703 1638 1774 1738 1701 1645 1581
PERFORMANCE

2400 2067 2027 1984 1920 1848 1995 1955 1914 1851 1781 1926 1887 1847 1785 1717 1860 1822 1783 1723 1657 1796 1760 1721 1664 1599

DHC-8 Series 400


2425 2092 2051 2007 1941 1868 2019 1979 1936 1872 1800 1949 1910 1868 1806 1736 1883 1844 1804 1743 1675 1819 1781 1742 1683 1617
2450 2117 2074 2030 1962 1888 2043 2002 1958 1893 1820 1973 1932 1890 1826 1755 1906 1866 1825 1762 1693 1841 1803 1762 1702 1635

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2475 2142 2098 2052 1984 1907 2068 2025 1980 1913 1839 1997 1955 1911 1846 1774 1929 1888 1846 1782 1711 1864 1824 1783 1721 1652
2500 2167 2122 2075 2005 1927 2092 2048 2002 1934 1858 2021 1978 1933 1866 1793 1952 1910 1867 1802 1730 1887 1846 1803 1740 1670
2525 2192 2146 2097 2026 1947 2117 2072 2025 1955 1878 2045 2001 1954 1887 1812 1975 1932 1888 1821 1748 1909 1867 1824 1759 1688
2550 2217 2170 2120 2047 1967 2142 2095 2047 1976 1897 2069 2024 1976 1907 1831 1999 1955 1909 1841 1767 1932 1889 1844 1778 1706
2575 2243 2194 2143 2069 1987 2166 2119 2069 1996 1917 2093 2046 1998 1927 1850 2023 1977 1930 1861 1785 1955 1911 1865 1798 1724
2600 2268 2218 2166 2090 2007 2191 2142 2091 2017 1936 2117 2069 2020 1947 1868 2046 2000 1951 1881 1804 1978 1932 1886 1817 1742
2625 2293 2242 2189 2111 2027 2216 2166 2114 2038 1955 2141 2092 2042 1968 1887 2070 2022 1972 1901 1822 2001 1954 1906 1836 1760
2650 2319 2266 2212 2133 2047 2241 2190 2136 2059 1975 2166 2115 2063 1988 1906 2094 2045 1994 1920 1841 2025 1977 1927 1856 1778
2675 2345 2291 2235 2155 2067 2266 2213 2159 2080 1994 2191 2139 2085 2009 1925 2118 2067 2015 1940 1859 2048 1999 1948 1875 1796
2700 2371 2315 2258 2176 2087 2291 2237 2181 2101 2014 2215 2162 2107 2029 1944 2142 2090 2037 1960 1878 2071 2021 1969 1895 1814
2725 2396 2340 2281 2197 2107 2317 2261 2204 2122 2033 2240 2186 2129 2050 1963 2166 2113 2058 1980 1896 2095 2043 1990 1914 1832
2750 2422 2364 2304 2219 2127 2342 2285 2226 2143 2053 2264 2209 2151 2070 1982 2190 2136 2079 2000 1915 2118 2065 2011 1933 1850
2775 2448 2388 2327 2240 2147 2367 2309 2249 2164 2073 2289 2232 2174 2091 2002 2214 2159 2101 2021 1933 2142 2087 2032 1953 1868
(cont’d on next page)

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Table 3 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
2800 2474 2413 2350 2262 2167 2393 2333 2271 2185 2092 2314 2256 2196 2111 2021 2239 2182 2123 2041 1952 2166 2110 2053 1973 1886
2825 2500 2438 2374 2284 2187 2418 2357 2294 2207 2111 2340 2279 2218 2132 2040 2263 2205 2145 2061 1970 2190 2133 2074 1992 1904
2850 2527 2462 2397 2305 2207 2444 2381 2317 2228 2131 2365 2303 2240 2153 2059 2288 2228 2166 2081 1989 2214 2155 2095 2012 1922
2875 2553 2487 2420 2327 2227 2470 2406 2340 2249 2151 2390 2327 2262 2174 2078 2313 2251 2188 2101 2008 2238 2178 2116 2032 1940
2900 2579 2512 2443 2349 2247 2496 2430 2363 2270 2170 2415 2351 2285 2194 2097 2337 2274 2210 2121 2026 2262 2201 2138 2051 1959
2925 2537 2467 2370 2267 2455 2386 2291 2190 2375 2307 2215 2116 2298 2232 2142 2045 2223 2159 2071 1977
2950 2562 2490 2392 2287 2479 2409 2313 2210 2399 2330 2236 2135 2321 2254 2162 2064 2246 2181 2091 1995
2975 2587 2514 2414 2307 2504 2432 2334 2229 2423 2353 2256 2155 2345 2276 2182 2083 2269 2202 2111 2014
3000 2537 2436 2327 2455 2355 2249 2375 2277 2174 2298 2203 2101 2224 2131 2032

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PERFORMANCE

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METRIC
4.12.9-7

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 10° FLAPS

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
4.12.9-8

METRIC
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 821 783 744 682 589 782 746 708 649 560 747 712 675 618 533 714 680 645 590 508 683 651 617 564 485
1025 843 804 762 699 604 803 765 726 665 574 767 731 692 634 546 733 698 661 605 521 702 668 633 579 498
1050 865 824 781 716 618 824 785 744 681 588 787 749 710 649 560 752 716 678 620 534 720 686 649 593 510
1075 887 844 800 733 632 845 804 762 697 601 807 768 727 665 573 772 734 695 635 546 739 703 665 608 522
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 909 865 819 749 646 866 824 780 713 614 827 787 744 680 586 791 752 712 650 559 758 721 681 622 534
1125 931 886 838 766 660 888 844 798 729 628 847 805 762 696 598 811 770 728 665 571 777 738 697 636 546
1150 953 906 856 783 674 909 863 816 745 641 868 824 779 711 611 830 788 745 679 584 795 755 713 650 558
1175 975 927 875 799 688 930 883 834 761 655 888 843 796 726 624 850 806 761 694 596 814 773 729 664 570
1200 998 947 894 816 702 951 903 852 777 668 908 862 813 742 637 869 825 778 709 608 833 790 745 679 582
1225 1020 967 913 832 716 972 922 870 793 681 929 881 830 757 650 889 843 794 724 621 852 807 761 693 594
1250 1042 988 931 849 730 994 942 888 809 695 949 900 848 772 662 909 861 811 738 633 871 825 777 707 605
1275 1065 1008 950 866 744 1015 961 906 825 708 970 918 865 787 675 928 879 827 753 645 890 842 793 721 617
1300 1087 1029 969 882 757 1036 981 923 840 721 990 937 882 802 688 948 897 844 767 657 909 860 809 735 629
1325 1109 1050 987 898 771 1058 1001 941 856 734 1011 956 899 817 700 967 915 860 782 669 928 877 824 749 640
1350 1132 1070 1006 915 784 1079 1020 959 871 747 1031 975 916 832 713 987 933 877 796 681 947 895 840 763 652
1375 1154 1091 1025 931 798 1101 1040 977 887 760 1052 994 933 847 725 1007 951 893 810 693 966 912 856 776 663
1400 1177 1111 1043 947 811 1122 1060 994 903 773 1073 1012 950 862 738 1027 969 909 824 705 985 929 872 790 675
1425 1200 1132 1062 963 825 1144 1079 1012 918 786 1093 1031 967 877 750 1047 987 926 839 717 1004 947 888 804 686
1450 1222 1152 1080 979 838 1165 1099 1030 933 798 1114 1050 984 892 762 1067 1005 942 853 729 1023 964 903 818 698
CHAPTER 4

1475 1245 1173 1099 995 852 1187 1119 1048 949 811 1135 1069 1001 906 775 1087 1024 958 867 741 1043 982 919 831 709
PERFORMANCE

1500 1268 1194 1117 1011 865 1209 1138 1065 964 824 1156 1088 1018 921 787 1107 1042 974 881 753 1062 999 934 845 721

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1290 1214 1135 1027 878 1231 1158 1083 979 837 1176 1107 1035 935 799 1127 1060 991 895 764 1081 1017 950 858 732
1550 1313 1235 1154 1043 891 1253 1178 1100 994 849 1197 1126 1052 950 810 1147 1078 1007 909 775 1100 1034 966 872 743

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1575 1336 1256 1172 1059 904 1274 1198 1118 1009 861 1218 1144 1069 964 822 1167 1096 1023 923 787 1119 1052 981 885 754
1600 1359 1276 1191 1075 917 1296 1217 1135 1025 874 1239 1163 1085 979 834 1187 1114 1039 937 798 1139 1069 997 899 765
1625 1383 1297 1209 1091 930 1318 1237 1153 1040 886 1260 1182 1102 993 846 1207 1132 1055 951 809 1158 1087 1012 912 775
1650 1406 1318 1228 1106 942 1341 1257 1171 1055 898 1281 1201 1119 1008 858 1228 1150 1072 965 821 1178 1104 1028 925 786
1675 1429 1338 1246 1122 955 1363 1276 1188 1070 911 1303 1220 1135 1022 870 1248 1169 1088 978 832 1197 1121 1043 938 797
1700 1452 1359 1264 1137 968 1385 1296 1206 1084 923 1324 1239 1152 1036 881 1268 1187 1104 992 843 1217 1139 1059 951 808
1725 1475 1380 1282 1153 981 1407 1316 1223 1099 935 1345 1258 1169 1051 893 1288 1205 1119 1006 855 1237 1156 1074 964 819
1750 1499 1401 1301 1168 993 1429 1336 1240 1114 947 1367 1277 1186 1065 905 1309 1224 1135 1019 866 1256 1174 1090 978 829
1775 1522 1422 1319 1184 1006 1452 1356 1258 1129 959 1388 1296 1202 1079 916 1329 1242 1151 1033 876 1276 1191 1105 991 840
1800 1545 1442 1337 1199 1018 1474 1376 1275 1143 970 1409 1315 1219 1093 927 1350 1260 1167 1047 887 1296 1209 1120 1004 850
1825 1569 1463 1355 1215 1030 1496 1396 1292 1158 982 1431 1334 1236 1107 938 1370 1278 1183 1060 898 1315 1227 1135 1017 861
1850 1593 1484 1374 1230 1042 1519 1416 1310 1173 994 1452 1353 1252 1121 949 1391 1296 1199 1074 909 1335 1244 1151 1030 871
1875 1616 1505 1392 1245 1055 1542 1435 1327 1187 1005 1474 1372 1269 1135 960 1412 1314 1215 1087 919 1355 1262 1166 1043 881
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 3A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1900 1640 1526 1410 1260 1067 1564 1455 1345 1202 1017 1496 1391 1285 1148 972 1433 1333 1231 1100 930 1375 1279 1181 1055 892
1925 1664 1547 1428 1275 1079 1587 1475 1362 1216 1029 1517 1410 1302 1162 983 1454 1351 1247 1113 941 1395 1297 1197 1068 902
1950 1688 1568 1446 1290 1091 1610 1495 1379 1231 1040 1539 1429 1318 1176 994 1474 1369 1263 1126 951 1415 1314 1212 1081 912
1975 1712 1589 1464 1305 1103 1633 1515 1396 1245 1052 1561 1449 1335 1190 1005 1495 1388 1279 1140 962 1436 1332 1227 1093 923
2000 1736 1610 1482 1320 1115 1656 1535 1414 1259 1063 1583 1468 1351 1204 1016 1517 1406 1294 1153 972 1456 1350 1242 1106 932
2025 1760 1631 1500 1335 1126 1679 1555 1431 1273 1074 1605 1487 1368 1217 1026 1538 1425 1310 1166 982 1476 1367 1257 1119 942
2050 1784 1652 1518 1350 1138 1702 1575 1448 1287 1085 1627 1506 1384 1231 1037 1559 1443 1326 1179 992 1496 1385 1273 1131 952
2075 1809 1673 1536 1365 1149 1725 1595 1465 1302 1096 1649 1525 1401 1244 1047 1580 1461 1342 1192 1002 1517 1403 1288 1143 961
2100 1833 1694 1554 1380 1160 1748 1615 1482 1316 1107 1671 1544 1417 1258 1058 1601 1480 1357 1205 1013 1537 1420 1303 1156 971
2125 1858 1715 1572 1394 1172 1772 1636 1499 1330 1118 1694 1564 1433 1271 1068 1623 1498 1373 1218 1023 1558 1438 1318 1168 981
2150 1882 1736 1590 1409 1183 1795 1656 1516 1344 1129 1716 1583 1450 1284 1079 1644 1517 1389 1230 1033 1578 1456 1333 1181 990
2175 1907 1757 1608 1423 1195 1818 1676 1533 1358 1139 1738 1602 1466 1298 1089 1665 1535 1405 1243 1043 1599 1474 1348 1193 1000
2200 1932 1778 1626 1438 1206 1842 1696 1550 1372 1150 1761 1621 1482 1311 1099 1687 1553 1420 1256 1053 1620 1491 1363 1205 1010
2225 1957 1800 1644 1453 1218 1866 1716 1567 1386 1161 1784 1641 1499 1324 1110 1709 1572 1436 1269 1063 1640 1509 1378 1218 1020
2250 1982 1821 1661 1467 1229 1889 1736 1584 1399 1172 1806 1660 1515 1337 1120 1730 1590 1451 1281 1073 1661 1527 1393 1230 1029
2275 2007 1842 1679 1481 1239 1913 1757 1601 1413 1182 1829 1679 1531 1351 1130 1752 1609 1467 1294 1082 1682 1545 1408 1242 1038
2300 2032 1863 1697 1496 1250 1937 1777 1618 1426 1192 1851 1699 1547 1364 1139 1774 1628 1482 1306 1091 1703 1562 1423 1254 1047
2325 2057 1885 1715 1510 1261 1961 1797 1635 1440 1203 1875 1718 1563 1377 1149 1796 1646 1498 1319 1101 1724 1580 1438 1266 1056

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2350 2083 1906 1733 1524 1272 1985 1817 1652 1454 1213 1898 1737 1580 1390 1159 1818 1665 1513 1331 1110 1746 1598 1453 1278 1065
CHAPTER 4

2375 2108 1928 1750 1538 1282 2010 1838 1669 1467 1223 1921 1757 1596 1403 1169 1840 1683 1529 1344 1119 1767 1616 1468 1289 1074
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 2134 1949 1768 1552 1293 2034 1858 1686 1481 1233 1944 1777 1612 1416 1179 1862 1702 1544 1356 1129 1788 1634 1483 1301 1083
2425 2160 1971 1786 1567 1304 2059 1879 1703 1494 1243 1968 1796 1628 1429 1189 1885 1721 1560 1369 1138 1810 1652 1497 1313 1092
2450 2186 1992 1803 1581 1314 2084 1899 1720 1507 1254 1991 1815 1644 1441 1198 1908 1739 1575 1381 1148 1831 1670 1512 1325 1101
2475 2212 2013 1821 1594 1325 2109 1920 1737 1521 1264 2015 1835 1660 1454 1208 1931 1758 1591 1393 1157 1853 1688 1527 1337 1110
2500 2238 2035 1839 1608 1336 2133 1940 1753 1534 1274 2039 1854 1676 1467 1218 1953 1777 1606 1405 1166 1875 1706 1542 1348 1119
2525 2265 2057 1856 1622 1346 2158 1961 1770 1547 1284 2062 1874 1692 1479 1227 1976 1796 1621 1417 1175 1897 1724 1556 1360 1128
2550 2291 2078 1874 1636 1356 2183 1981 1787 1560 1293 2086 1894 1708 1492 1236 1998 1814 1637 1429 1184 1918 1742 1571 1372 1136
2575 2317 2100 1891 1650 1366 2208 2002 1804 1573 1303 2110 1913 1724 1504 1245 2021 1833 1652 1441 1193 1941 1760 1586 1383 1144
2600 2344 2122 1909 1664 1376 2234 2022 1820 1587 1312 2135 1933 1740 1517 1254 2045 1852 1667 1453 1202 1963 1778 1601 1395 1153
2625 2371 2144 1927 1677 1386 2260 2043 1837 1600 1322 2159 1953 1756 1529 1263 2068 1871 1682 1465 1210 1986 1796 1615 1407 1161
2650 2398 2166 1944 1691 1396 2285 2064 1854 1613 1331 2184 1973 1772 1542 1272 2092 1890 1698 1477 1219 2008 1814 1630 1418 1170
2675 2426 2188 1962 1705 1406 2311 2085 1870 1626 1341 2208 1993 1788 1554 1282 2115 1909 1713 1489 1228 2030 1833 1644 1429 1178
2700 2452 2210 1979 1718 1416 2336 2106 1887 1638 1350 2232 2013 1804 1566 1291 2138 1928 1728 1501 1236 2053 1851 1659 1441 1186
2725 2480 2231 1997 1731 1426 2363 2127 1903 1651 1360 2258 2032 1820 1578 1300 2162 1947 1743 1512 1245 2076 1869 1674 1452 1195
2750 2508 2253 2014 1745 1436 2389 2148 1920 1664 1369 2283 2052 1835 1591 1309 2187 1966 1759 1524 1254 2099 1887 1688 1463 1203
2775 2536 2275 2031 1758 1445 2416 2168 1937 1677 1379 2308 2072 1851 1603 1318 2211 1985 1774 1536 1262 2122 1906 1703 1474 1212
(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.12.9-9

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 3A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 10° FLAPS (cont’d)

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind

METRIC
4.12.9-10

TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
2800 2564 2297 2049 1772 1455 2443 2189 1953 1689 1388 2333 2092 1867 1615 1327 2235 2004 1789 1547 1271 2145 1924 1717 1485 1220
2825 2592 2319 2066 1785 1465 2469 2210 1970 1702 1397 2359 2112 1883 1627 1335 2259 2023 1804 1559 1279 2168 1943 1732 1497 1228
2850 2620 2342 2084 1798 1474 2496 2232 1986 1715 1406 2384 2132 1899 1639 1344 2283 2043 1819 1571 1287 2192 1961 1746 1508 1235
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2875 2364 2101 1811 1483 2253 2003 1727 1414 2153 1914 1651 1352 2062 1834 1582 1295 1980 1761 1519 1243
2900 2386 2118 1824 1492 2274 2019 1740 1423 2173 1930 1663 1361 2081 1849 1593 1303 1998 1775 1530 1251
2925 2409 2136 1837 1501 2295 2036 1752 1432 2193 1946 1675 1369 2101 1864 1605 1311 2016 1790 1541 1259
2950 2431 2153 1850 1511 2316 2052 1764 1441 2213 1961 1687 1378 2120 1879 1616 1319 2035 1804 1551 1266
2975 2453 2170 1863 1520 2337 2069 1777 1450 2233 1977 1699 1386 2139 1894 1627 1328 2053 1818 1562 1274
3000 2476 2188 1876 1529 2359 2085 1789 1458 2254 1993 1710 1394 2159 1909 1639 1336 2072 1833 1573 1282
CHAPTER 4

PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400

Print Date: 2021-05-03


AOM
Table 4 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 15° FLAPS

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 782 780 777 765 741 748 746 743 731 708 717 715 712 700 678 687 685 682 671
1025 803 801 797 785 760 769 766 763 750 727 736 734 731 719 696 706 704 701 689 667 678 676 673 661
1050 824 822 818 805 779 789 786 783 770 745 756 753 750 737 714 725 722 719 707 684 696 694 690 679
1075 845 843 838 824 798 809 806 802 789 763 775 773 769 756 731 744 741 737 725 701 714 712 708 696 673
1100 867 863 859 845 817 829 826 822 808 782 795 792 788 774 749 763 760 756 743 718 732 730 726 713 690
1125 888 884 880 865 836 850 847 842 828 800 814 811 807 793 767 782 778 774 761 735 751 748 744 731 706
1150 909 905 900 885 856 870 867 862 847 819 834 831 826 812 785 801 797 793 779 753 769 766 761 748 723
1175 930 926 921 905 875 891 887 882 866 838 854 850 845 830 803 819 816 811 797 770 787 784 779 765 740
1200 951 947 942 925 894 911 907 902 886 856 874 870 865 849 821 839 835 830 815 787 806 802 797 783 756
1225 973 968 962 945 914 932 928 922 905 875 894 889 884 868 839 858 854 849 833 805 824 820 815 801 773
1250 994 989 983 966 933 953 948 942 925 894 914 909 903 887 857 877 873 867 851 822 843 839 833 818 790
1275 1016 1011 1004 986 953 973 968 962 945 912 934 929 923 906 875 896 892 886 870 840 862 857 852 836 807
1300 1037 1032 1025 1006 972 994 989 982 964 931 954 949 942 925 893 916 911 905 888 857 880 876 870 853 824
1325 1059 1053 1046 1027 992 1015 1009 1003 984 950 974 969 962 944 911 935 930 924 906 875 899 894 888 871 841
1350 1080 1075 1067 1047 1011 1036 1030 1023 1004 969 994 988 981 963 929 955 949 943 925 892 918 913 906 889 858
1375 1102 1096 1088 1068 1031 1057 1051 1043 1023 988 1014 1008 1001 982 948 974 969 962 943 910 937 931 925 907 875
1400 1124 1117 1109 1088 1050 1078 1072 1064 1043 1007 1035 1029 1021 1001 966 994 988 981 962 928 956 950 943 925 892
1425 1146 1139 1130 1109 1070 1099 1092 1084 1063 1026 1055 1049 1041 1020 984 1014 1008 1000 980 945 975 969 961 942 909

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1450 1168 1161 1152 1129 1090 1120 1113 1105 1083 1045 1076 1069 1060 1040 1003 1034 1027 1019 999 963 994 988 980 960 926
CHAPTER 4

1475 1190 1182 1173 1150 1109 1142 1134 1125 1103 1064 1096 1089 1080 1059 1021 1054 1047 1038 1017 981 1014 1007 999 978 943
PERFORMANCE

1500 1212 1204 1194 1170 1129 1163 1155 1146 1123 1083 1117 1109 1100 1078 1039 1074 1066 1057 1036 999 1033 1026 1017 996 960

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1234 1226 1215 1191 1149 1185 1176 1166 1143 1102 1138 1130 1120 1097 1058 1094 1086 1077 1055 1016 1052 1045 1036 1014 977
1550 1257 1248 1237 1212 1168 1206 1197 1187 1163 1121 1159 1150 1140 1117 1076 1114 1106 1096 1073 1034 1072 1064 1054 1033 995
1575 1279 1270 1258 1233 1188 1228 1219 1208 1183 1140 1180 1171 1160 1136 1095 1134 1126 1116 1092 1052 1091 1083 1073 1051 1012
1600 1302 1292 1280 1253 1208 1250 1240 1229 1203 1159 1201 1191 1180 1156 1113 1155 1145 1135 1111 1070 1111 1102 1092 1069 1029
1625 1324 1314 1301 1274 1228 1272 1261 1250 1223 1178 1222 1212 1201 1175 1132 1175 1166 1154 1130 1088 1131 1122 1111 1087 1046
1650 1347 1336 1323 1295 1248 1294 1283 1271 1243 1197 1243 1233 1221 1194 1150 1196 1186 1174 1148 1106 1151 1141 1130 1105 1064
1675 1370 1358 1345 1316 1267 1316 1304 1291 1263 1217 1265 1254 1241 1214 1169 1216 1206 1194 1167 1124 1171 1161 1149 1124 1081
1700 1392 1380 1366 1337 1287 1338 1326 1313 1284 1236 1286 1275 1262 1234 1187 1237 1226 1213 1186 1141 1191 1180 1168 1142 1099
1725 1416 1403 1388 1358 1307 1360 1348 1334 1304 1255 1308 1296 1282 1253 1206 1258 1246 1233 1205 1159 1211 1200 1187 1160 1116
1750 1439 1425 1410 1378 1327 1383 1370 1355 1324 1274 1329 1317 1302 1273 1224 1279 1267 1253 1224 1177 1232 1220 1206 1179 1133
1775 1462 1448 1432 1400 1347 1405 1391 1376 1345 1293 1351 1338 1323 1293 1243 1300 1288 1273 1244 1195 1252 1240 1226 1197 1151
1800 1486 1471 1454 1421 1367 1428 1414 1397 1365 1313 1373 1359 1344 1312 1262 1322 1308 1293 1263 1213 1273 1260 1245 1216 1168
1825 1509 1493 1476 1441 1386 1451 1436 1419 1385 1332 1395 1381 1364 1332 1280 1343 1329 1313 1282 1232 1294 1280 1264 1234 1186
1850 1532 1516 1498 1462 1406 1473 1458 1440 1406 1351 1418 1402 1385 1352 1299 1365 1350 1333 1301 1250 1314 1300 1284 1253 1203
1875 1556 1539 1520 1484 1426 1497 1480 1461 1426 1370 1440 1424 1406 1371 1317 1386 1370 1353 1320 1268 1335 1320 1303 1271 1220
(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.12.9-11

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 4 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind

METRIC
4.12.9-12

ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1900 1580 1562 1542 1505 1446 1520 1502 1483 1446 1389 1463 1445 1427 1391 1336 1408 1392 1373 1339 1286 1357 1341 1323 1290 1238
1925 1604 1585 1564 1526 1466 1543 1525 1504 1467 1409 1485 1467 1448 1411 1355 1430 1413 1394 1358 1304 1378 1361 1343 1308 1255
1950 1629 1609 1587 1547 1485 1567 1547 1526 1488 1428 1508 1489 1469 1431 1373 1452 1434 1414 1378 1322 1400 1382 1362 1327 1273
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1975 1653 1632 1609 1568 1505 1591 1570 1548 1508 1447 1531 1511 1490 1451 1392 1475 1455 1434 1397 1340 1421 1402 1382 1346 1290
2000 1677 1655 1631 1589 1525 1614 1593 1570 1528 1466 1554 1533 1511 1471 1411 1497 1477 1455 1416 1358 1443 1423 1402 1364 1308
2025 1702 1679 1654 1610 1545 1638 1615 1591 1549 1486 1578 1555 1532 1491 1430 1520 1498 1475 1436 1376 1465 1444 1422 1383 1326
2050 1727 1702 1676 1631 1565 1663 1639 1613 1570 1505 1601 1578 1553 1511 1448 1543 1520 1496 1455 1394 1487 1465 1442 1402 1343
2075 1752 1726 1699 1653 1585 1687 1662 1635 1590 1524 1625 1600 1574 1531 1467 1566 1542 1517 1474 1412 1509 1486 1462 1421 1360
2100 1777 1750 1722 1674 1604 1712 1685 1657 1611 1543 1649 1623 1596 1551 1485 1589 1564 1537 1494 1430 1532 1508 1482 1440 1378
2125 1803 1774 1744 1695 1624 1736 1708 1679 1632 1562 1673 1646 1617 1571 1504 1612 1586 1558 1513 1448 1554 1529 1502 1459 1395
2150 1828 1798 1767 1717 1644 1761 1732 1701 1652 1582 1697 1668 1639 1591 1522 1635 1608 1579 1533 1466 1577 1550 1522 1478 1413
2175 1854 1822 1790 1738 1664 1786 1755 1724 1673 1601 1721 1691 1660 1611 1541 1659 1630 1600 1552 1485 1600 1572 1543 1496 1431
2200 1880 1847 1813 1759 1684 1812 1779 1746 1694 1620 1746 1714 1682 1631 1560 1684 1653 1621 1572 1503 1624 1594 1563 1515 1448
2225 1907 1871 1836 1780 1703 1837 1803 1768 1714 1639 1771 1738 1704 1651 1579 1708 1675 1642 1592 1521 1647 1616 1584 1534 1466
2250 1933 1896 1858 1802 1723 1863 1827 1790 1735 1658 1796 1761 1726 1672 1597 1732 1698 1663 1611 1538 1671 1638 1604 1553 1483
2275 1959 1921 1882 1823 1742 1889 1851 1813 1756 1677 1821 1785 1747 1692 1615 1757 1721 1685 1631 1556 1695 1660 1625 1573 1501
2300 1986 1946 1905 1844 1762 1915 1875 1836 1777 1696 1847 1808 1769 1712 1634 1781 1744 1706 1651 1575 1719 1682 1646 1592 1518
2325 2014 1971 1928 1866 1781 1942 1900 1858 1798 1716 1873 1832 1791 1732 1653 1807 1767 1727 1670 1593 1744 1705 1666 1611 1535
2350 2041 1996 1951 1887 1801 1969 1924 1881 1818 1735 1899 1856 1813 1753 1671 1832 1790 1749 1690 1611 1768 1727 1687 1630 1553
CHAPTER 4

2375 2069 2021 1975 1908 1821 1996 1949 1904 1839 1754 1925 1880 1836 1773 1690 1858 1814 1770 1709 1629 1793 1750 1708 1649 1571
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 2097 2047 1998 1930 1841 2023 1974 1926 1860 1773 1952 1904 1858 1793 1708 1884 1837 1792 1729 1647 1818 1773 1729 1668 1588
2425 2125 2072 2021 1951 1860 2050 1999 1949 1881 1792 1979 1929 1880 1814 1727 1910 1861 1814 1749 1665 1844 1796 1750 1687 1605

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2450 2153 2098 2045 1973 1879 2078 2025 1972 1902 1811 2006 1953 1903 1834 1745 1936 1885 1836 1769 1683 1870 1820 1771 1707 1623
2475 2183 2124 2068 1994 1899 2107 2050 1996 1923 1830 2034 1978 1925 1854 1764 1964 1909 1857 1789 1700 1896 1843 1793 1726 1640
2500 2212 2150 2092 2016 1918 2136 2075 2019 1944 1849 2062 2003 1947 1875 1782 1991 1933 1879 1808 1718 1923 1866 1814 1745 1658
2525 2241 2176 2116 2037 1938 2165 2101 2042 1965 1868 2090 2028 1970 1895 1801 2019 1958 1901 1828 1736 1949 1891 1836 1764 1675
2550 2270 2203 2140 2058 1957 2193 2127 2065 1986 1887 2118 2054 1993 1915 1819 2046 1983 1924 1848 1755 1976 1915 1857 1784 1693
2575 2301 2229 2163 2080 1977 2223 2153 2088 2007 1906 2147 2079 2016 1936 1838 2074 2008 1946 1868 1773 2004 1939 1879 1803 1710
2600 2332 2256 2187 2101 1996 2253 2179 2112 2028 1925 2177 2104 2039 1956 1856 2103 2033 1968 1888 1790 2033 1963 1900 1823 1728
2625 2363 2283 2211 2123 2015 2284 2205 2135 2049 1943 2207 2130 2062 1977 1874 2133 2058 1991 1908 1808 2061 1988 1922 1842 1745
2650 2394 2310 2235 2144 2034 2315 2232 2159 2070 1962 2237 2157 2085 1998 1892 2162 2083 2013 1928 1826 2089 2013 1944 1861 1762
2675 2338 2259 2166 2054 2345 2259 2183 2090 1981 2267 2183 2108 2018 1911 2192 2109 2036 1948 1844 2118 2038 1966 1881 1779
2700 2365 2284 2187 2073 2377 2286 2206 2111 2000 2298 2209 2131 2039 1929 2222 2135 2058 1968 1861 2148 2063 1989 1900 1797
2725 2393 2308 2209 2092 2409 2313 2230 2132 2019 2330 2236 2154 2059 1947 2252 2161 2081 1988 1879 2178 2088 2011 1920 1814
2750 2332 2230 2111 2341 2254 2154 2038 2362 2262 2178 2079 1966 2284 2187 2104 2008 1897 2208 2114 2033 1939 1832
2775 2357 2251 2131 2368 2278 2175 2056 2394 2290 2201 2100 1985 2316 2214 2127 2029 1915 2240 2140 2055 1959 1849
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 4 - shows the corrected ASDA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
ASDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
2800 2381 2273 2150 2396 2302 2196 2075 2317 2225 2121 2003 2348 2240 2150 2049 1933 2271 2166 2078 1979 1866
2825 2406 2295 2168 2326 2217 2093 2345 2248 2142 2021 2381 2267 2173 2069 1950 2304 2192 2100 1999 1883
2850 2316 2187 2350 2238 2111 2373 2272 2162 2039 2415 2294 2196 2088 1968 2337 2219 2123 2018 1900
2875 2337 2206 2375 2259 2130 2401 2296 2183 2057 2322 2220 2108 1986 2246 2146 2038 1918
2900 2359 2225 2399 2280 2149 2320 2203 2075 2350 2243 2129 2004 2273 2169 2057 1935
2925 2380 2244 2301 2168 2344 2224 2093 2378 2266 2149 2022 2300 2192 2077 1952
2950 2402 2263 2322 2186 2368 2244 2111 2406 2290 2170 2039 2328 2215 2096 1970
2975 2282 2344 2205 2392 2265 2130 2314 2190 2057 2238 2116 1987
3000 2301 2365 2223 2416 2286 2148 2338 2210 2074 2261 2136 2004

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 4

PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


METRIC
4.12.9-13

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 4A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 15° FLAPS

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind

METRIC
TODA
4.12.9-14

Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1000 808 776 738 678 605 769 739 702 645 575 734 705 670 615 548 702 674 640 588 524 672 645 613 563 501
1025 829 796 756 694 619 789 758 720 661 589 753 723 687 630 562 720 691 656 602 536 690 662 628 577 513
1050 850 816 774 711 633 809 777 737 676 603 773 742 703 645 575 739 709 672 617 549 708 679 644 591 525
1075 872 836 793 727 648 830 796 755 692 616 792 759 720 660 588 758 726 688 631 562 726 696 659 604 537
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1100 894 856 811 744 662 851 815 772 708 630 812 777 737 675 601 776 744 704 645 574 744 712 675 618 549
1125 915 876 829 760 676 871 834 790 723 643 831 796 754 690 614 795 761 721 660 587 762 729 690 632 561
1150 936 896 848 776 690 892 853 807 739 657 851 814 770 705 627 814 778 737 674 599 780 746 705 645 574
1175 958 916 866 792 705 912 872 824 754 671 871 832 787 720 640 832 796 752 688 611 798 763 721 659 585
1200 979 936 884 808 719 933 891 842 770 684 890 850 803 735 652 851 813 768 702 624 816 779 736 672 597
1225 1001 955 902 824 733 953 910 859 785 698 910 868 820 749 665 870 830 784 716 636 834 796 751 686 609
1250 1023 975 920 841 747 974 929 876 800 711 930 886 836 764 678 890 848 800 730 648 852 812 767 700 621
1275 1045 995 939 857 761 995 948 894 816 724 950 905 853 778 691 909 865 816 745 660 871 829 782 713 632
1300 1067 1015 957 873 774 1016 967 911 831 737 969 923 869 793 703 927 883 831 758 672 889 846 797 726 644
1325 1088 1035 975 888 788 1036 986 928 846 750 989 941 886 807 716 946 900 847 772 684 907 863 812 740 655
1350 1110 1056 993 904 802 1058 1005 945 861 763 1009 959 902 821 728 965 918 863 786 696 926 880 827 753 667
1375 1133 1075 1011 920 815 1079 1024 962 876 776 1029 977 919 836 741 985 935 879 799 708 944 896 842 766 678
1400 1155 1095 1029 936 829 1099 1043 980 891 789 1050 995 935 850 753 1004 952 895 813 720 962 913 857 779 690
1425 1177 1115 1047 951 843 1120 1062 997 906 802 1070 1014 951 864 766 1023 970 910 827 732 981 930 872 792 701
1450 1199 1136 1065 967 856 1141 1081 1014 921 815 1089 1032 968 879 778 1042 987 926 840 744 999 946 887 805 713
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1475 1221 1156 1083 982 870 1163 1100 1031 935 828 1110 1051 984 893 790 1062 1005 941 854 756 1018 963 903 818 724
PERFORMANCE

1500 1244 1176 1101 998 883 1184 1119 1048 950 840 1130 1069 1000 907 802 1081 1022 957 867 767 1037 980 917 831 735

DHC-8 Series 400


1525 1266 1196 1118 1013 896 1205 1138 1065 965 853 1150 1087 1017 921 814 1101 1040 972 881 778 1055 997 932 844 746
1550 1288 1216 1136 1028 909 1227 1158 1082 979 865 1171 1105 1033 935 826 1120 1057 988 894 790 1074 1013 947 857 757

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1575 1311 1236 1154 1044 922 1248 1177 1099 994 878 1191 1123 1049 949 838 1139 1075 1003 908 801 1093 1030 962 870 768
1600 1334 1256 1172 1059 935 1270 1196 1116 1008 890 1212 1142 1065 962 850 1159 1092 1019 921 813 1111 1047 977 883 779
1625 1357 1277 1190 1074 948 1291 1216 1133 1023 903 1233 1160 1081 976 861 1179 1110 1035 934 824 1130 1064 992 896 790
1650 1380 1297 1208 1090 961 1313 1235 1150 1037 915 1253 1178 1097 990 873 1199 1127 1050 947 835 1149 1081 1006 908 800
1675 1402 1317 1225 1104 974 1335 1254 1166 1052 927 1274 1197 1113 1004 885 1219 1145 1065 960 847 1168 1098 1021 921 811
1700 1425 1337 1243 1119 986 1356 1273 1183 1066 939 1294 1215 1129 1017 897 1238 1162 1081 973 857 1187 1114 1036 933 822
1725 1448 1358 1261 1134 999 1378 1292 1200 1080 951 1315 1234 1146 1031 908 1258 1180 1096 986 868 1207 1131 1051 945 832
1750 1472 1378 1278 1149 1011 1401 1312 1217 1094 963 1336 1252 1162 1045 919 1279 1198 1111 999 879 1226 1148 1066 958 842
1775 1495 1399 1296 1164 1024 1423 1331 1234 1108 974 1358 1270 1178 1058 930 1299 1216 1127 1012 890 1245 1165 1080 970 853
1800 1518 1419 1314 1179 1036 1445 1350 1251 1122 986 1379 1289 1194 1072 941 1319 1233 1142 1025 901 1264 1182 1095 982 863
1825 1541 1439 1331 1194 1048 1467 1370 1267 1136 998 1400 1307 1210 1085 953 1339 1251 1157 1038 912 1283 1199 1109 995 874
1850 1565 1460 1349 1208 1061 1489 1389 1284 1150 1010 1421 1326 1226 1098 964 1359 1268 1172 1051 922 1303 1216 1124 1007 884
1875 1589 1480 1366 1223 1073 1512 1409 1301 1164 1022 1443 1344 1241 1111 975 1380 1286 1188 1063 933 1323 1233 1139 1019 894
(cont’d on next page)

AOM
Table 4A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

AOM
Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1900 1612 1501 1384 1237 1085 1534 1428 1317 1178 1033 1464 1363 1257 1124 986 1400 1304 1203 1076 944 1343 1250 1153 1031 905
1925 1636 1521 1402 1252 1097 1557 1448 1334 1192 1045 1485 1382 1273 1137 997 1421 1321 1218 1088 954 1362 1267 1168 1043 914
1950 1660 1542 1419 1266 1109 1579 1467 1351 1206 1056 1507 1400 1289 1151 1008 1442 1339 1233 1101 964 1382 1284 1182 1056 924
1975 1684 1562 1436 1281 1120 1602 1487 1367 1219 1067 1529 1419 1305 1164 1018 1463 1357 1248 1113 974 1402 1301 1197 1068 934
2000 1709 1583 1454 1295 1132 1625 1506 1384 1233 1078 1551 1438 1320 1177 1029 1483 1375 1263 1126 984 1422 1318 1211 1079 943
2025 1733 1604 1471 1309 1143 1648 1526 1400 1247 1089 1573 1456 1336 1190 1039 1504 1393 1278 1138 994 1442 1335 1226 1091 953
2050 1757 1624 1489 1324 1155 1671 1546 1417 1260 1100 1594 1475 1352 1203 1050 1525 1411 1293 1151 1004 1462 1352 1240 1103 963
2075 1782 1645 1506 1338 1167 1695 1565 1433 1273 1111 1617 1493 1368 1216 1060 1547 1429 1308 1163 1014 1483 1370 1254 1115 972
2100 1807 1666 1523 1352 1178 1718 1585 1450 1287 1122 1639 1512 1384 1228 1071 1568 1447 1323 1175 1024 1503 1387 1269 1126 982
2125 1831 1687 1541 1366 1190 1742 1605 1466 1300 1133 1662 1531 1399 1241 1081 1589 1465 1338 1187 1035 1524 1404 1283 1138 992
2150 1856 1708 1558 1380 1201 1765 1625 1483 1313 1144 1684 1550 1415 1253 1092 1611 1483 1353 1199 1045 1544 1421 1297 1150 1001
2175 1881 1729 1575 1394 1212 1789 1644 1499 1327 1154 1707 1569 1431 1266 1102 1632 1501 1368 1211 1054 1565 1439 1312 1161 1010
2200 1907 1749 1593 1408 1223 1813 1664 1515 1340 1164 1730 1588 1446 1279 1111 1654 1519 1383 1224 1064 1586 1456 1326 1173 1019
2225 1933 1770 1610 1422 1234 1837 1684 1532 1353 1175 1753 1607 1462 1291 1121 1676 1537 1398 1236 1073 1607 1473 1340 1185 1028
2250 1958 1791 1627 1435 1245 1861 1704 1548 1366 1185 1776 1626 1477 1304 1131 1698 1555 1413 1247 1082 1628 1491 1355 1196 1037
2275 1984 1812 1644 1449 1255 1886 1724 1564 1379 1195 1799 1645 1493 1316 1141 1720 1573 1428 1259 1092 1649 1508 1369 1207 1047
2300 2010 1833 1661 1463 1266 1911 1744 1581 1392 1206 1822 1664 1508 1328 1151 1743 1591 1443 1271 1101 1670 1525 1383 1219 1056
2325 2036 1855 1679 1476 1277 1936 1764 1597 1405 1216 1846 1683 1524 1341 1160 1765 1609 1458 1283 1110 1692 1543 1397 1230 1065

Print Date: 2021-05-03


2350 2062 1876 1696 1490 1288 1960 1784 1613 1418 1226 1869 1702 1539 1353 1170 1788 1628 1472 1294 1120 1714 1560 1412 1241 1074
CHAPTER 4

2375 2089 1897 1713 1503 1299 1985 1804 1629 1431 1236 1893 1721 1555 1365 1180 1810 1646 1487 1306 1129 1735 1578 1426 1252 1082
PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400


2400 2116 1919 1730 1517 1309 2011 1824 1646 1443 1247 1918 1740 1570 1378 1190 1833 1664 1502 1318 1138 1757 1595 1440 1263 1091
2425 2143 1940 1747 1530 1320 2036 1844 1662 1456 1256 1942 1759 1586 1390 1199 1857 1683 1517 1329 1147 1780 1613 1454 1274 1100
2450 2170 1961 1764 1544 1330 2062 1865 1678 1469 1266 1966 1779 1601 1402 1208 1880 1701 1531 1341 1156 1802 1631 1468 1285 1108
2475 2197 1983 1781 1557 1340 2088 1885 1694 1481 1275 1991 1798 1616 1414 1218 1903 1719 1546 1352 1165 1824 1648 1482 1296 1117
2500 2225 2004 1798 1570 1350 2114 1906 1710 1494 1285 2016 1817 1632 1426 1227 1927 1738 1561 1364 1173 1847 1666 1496 1307 1125
2525 2253 2026 1815 1583 1360 2141 1926 1726 1506 1294 2041 1837 1647 1437 1236 1951 1757 1575 1375 1182 1870 1684 1510 1318 1133
2550 2281 2048 1832 1596 1370 2167 1947 1742 1519 1304 2066 1856 1662 1449 1245 1975 1775 1590 1386 1191 1893 1702 1524 1329 1142
2575 2310 2069 1849 1609 1380 2194 1967 1759 1531 1314 2092 1876 1677 1461 1254 2000 1794 1604 1398 1200 1916 1719 1538 1340 1150
2600 2339 2091 1866 1622 1390 2222 1987 1775 1544 1323 2118 1895 1693 1473 1263 2025 1812 1619 1409 1208 1941 1737 1552 1351 1158
2625 2368 2113 1883 1635 1400 2250 2008 1791 1556 1333 2144 1915 1708 1485 1272 2050 1831 1634 1420 1217 1964 1755 1566 1362 1167
2650 2398 2135 1900 1648 1410 2278 2029 1806 1568 1342 2171 1935 1723 1496 1281 2075 1850 1648 1431 1226 1988 1773 1580 1372 1175
2675 2427 2157 1917 1661 1420 2305 2050 1822 1580 1352 2197 1955 1738 1508 1290 2100 1869 1663 1442 1234 2012 1791 1594 1383 1183
2700 2179 1933 1674 1430 2071 1838 1592 1361 1974 1754 1519 1299 1887 1677 1453 1243 1809 1608 1393 1191
2725 2201 1950 1686 1439 2092 1854 1604 1370 1994 1769 1531 1307 1906 1691 1464 1251 1827 1621 1404 1199
2750 2223 1967 1699 1448 2113 1870 1616 1379 2014 1784 1542 1316 1926 1706 1475 1259 1845 1635 1414 1207
2775 2246 1984 1712 1458 2134 1886 1628 1387 2034 1799 1554 1324 1945 1720 1486 1267 1864 1649 1425 1215
(cont’d on next page)

METRIC
4.12.9-15

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021


Table 4A - shows the corrected TODA [m] for 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 1 8kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind

METRIC
4.12.9-16

TODA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
2800 2268 2000 1724 1467 2155 1902 1640 1396 2054 1814 1565 1332 1964 1735 1497 1275 1882 1663 1435 1222
2825 2290 2017 1737 1476 2176 1918 1652 1405 2074 1829 1576 1341 1983 1749 1508 1283 1900 1677 1446 1230
2850 2313 2034 1749 1486 2197 1934 1664 1414 2095 1844 1588 1349 2002 1763 1519 1291 1919 1690 1456 1238
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

2875 2336 2051 1762 1495 2219 1950 1676 1423 2115 1859 1599 1358 2022 1778 1529 1299 1938 1704 1466 1245
2900 2359 2067 1774 1504 2241 1965 1688 1431 2136 1874 1610 1366 2041 1792 1540 1307 1956 1718 1476 1253
2925 2382 2084 1786 1513 2262 1981 1699 1440 2156 1889 1621 1374 2061 1806 1550 1315 1975 1731 1486 1260
2950 2404 2101 1799 1522 2284 1997 1711 1449 2176 1904 1632 1383 2080 1820 1561 1323 1993 1745 1496 1268
2975 2427 2117 1811 1532 2305 2012 1722 1458 2197 1919 1643 1391 2100 1835 1571 1331 2012 1759 1506 1276
3000 2134 1823 1541 2028 1734 1466 1934 1654 1399 1849 1582 1338 1772 1517 1283
CHAPTER 4

PERFORMANCE

DHC-8 Series 400

Print Date: 2021-05-03


AOM
CHAPTER 4 4.12.9-17

PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.12.9.3.3 MAT - Limits for Landing

The normal MAT limits for a flap 35° landing (as shown in Table 6 on the next page) decrease by approximately
60 kg per 1 kt tailwind (TW) in excess of 10 kt tailwind.

The exact correction is shown below (Table 5).

Table 5 - Reduction of normal Max Landing Mass [kg] 35° FLAPS

Normal MAT Limit Penalty on normal limits [kg] *


(up to 10 kt TW) * 12 kt TW 14 kt TW 16 kt TW 18 kt TW 20 kt TW
(28500) ( -117 ) ( -235 ) ( -356 ) ( -479 ) ( -603 )
28000 ( -116 ) ( -232 ) ( -351 ) ( -472 ) ( -594 )
27500 -114 -228 -345 -465 ( -585 )
27000 -112 -225 -340 -458 -576
26500 -110 -221 -335 -451 -567
26000 -109 -218 -330 -443 -558
25500 -107 -215 -324 -436 -549
25000 -105 -211 -319 -429 -540
24500 -104 -208 -314 -422 -531
24000 -102 -205 -309 -415 -521
23500 -100 -201 -304 -408 -513
23000 -98 -197 -298 -401 -504
22500 -97 -194 -293 -394 -495
22000 - - - - -

* For intermediate values a linear interpolation of penalties is acceptable.

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


4.12.9-18 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

Table 6 – Landing Mass Altitude Temperature Limits [kg] 15° FLAPS APP/35° FLAPS LANDING
for Tailwinds of more than 10 kt

Altitude [ft]
OAT [°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - (28585)
48 - - - - - - - - - 27957 (29187)
46 - - - - - - - - 27324 (28529)
44 - - - - - - - 26670 27871 (29102 )
42 - - - - - - 26051 27208 (28418)
40 - - - - - 25448 26577 27747 (28940)
38 - - - - 24861 25951 27103 (28274)
36 - - - 24289 25348 26453 27612 (28791)
34 - - 23724 24761 25835 26942 (28107)
32 - 23171 24183 25232 26305 27419 (28603)
30 22614 23606 24642 25685 26763 27897 (29098)
28 23023 24040 25076 26124 27220 (28374)
26 23433 24456 25492 26562 27677 (28852)
24 23832 24858 25908 27000 (28134)
22 24223 25261 26323 27438 (28568)
20 24613 25663 26739 27833 (28984)
18 25004 26065 27119 (28195)
16 25395 26405 27471 (28565)
14 25661 26625 27689 (28774)
12 25843 26835 27894 (28985)
10 26033 27035 (28099) (29196)
8 26214 27235 (28306)
6 26397 27436 (28512)
4 26588 27638 (28719)
2 26785 27840 (28926)
0 26982 (28042) (29133)
-2 27179 (28243)
-4 27375 (28454)
-6 27582 (28672)
-8 27794 (28889)

Performance in icing conditions with Ice Protection Systems “ON”:


For 15° Approach / 35° Landing Flaps reduce the above masses by 1520 kg when above 5500 ft ASL.

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 4 4.12.9-19

PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.12.9.3.4 Maximum Mass for Landing / Dispatch

Table 1b in Sub-Chapter 4.4.2.1 allows the correction of the LDA (Flaps 35°) for slope and tailwinds up to 10 kt
(considering the 70% rule).

The following, Table 7, allows the correction of the LDA for tailwinds in excess of 10 kt.

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


METRIC
4.12.9-20

Table 7 - Landing / Dispatch - LDA corrected for wind and slope [m] 35° FLAPS

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1000 813 878 932 783 847 900 817 869 788 840 811
1025 835 902 957 805 870 925 776 840 894 811 863 783 834
1050 777 858 926 982 827 894 949 798 863 918 834 887 805 858
1075 797 881 950 1007 850 918 974 820 887 942 791 857 911 827 881
1100 818 903 974 1032 788 872 941 998 842 910 966 812 879 935 784 850 904
1125 839 926 998 1056 809 894 965 1023 779 864 933 990 834 902 958 805 872 928
1150 859 949 1021 1081 829 917 988 1047 799 886 956 1014 856 925 982 826 895 951
1175 880 971 1045 1106 849 939 1012 1071 819 907 979 1038 790 877 948 1006 848 917 974
1200 787 901 994 1069 1131 870 961 1035 1096 839 929 1002 1062 810 899 970 1029 782 869 940 998
1225 804 922 1016 1093 1155 775 890 983 1058 1120 860 951 1025 1086 830 920 993 1053 801 890 962 1021
1250 822 942 1039 1116 1180 792 911 1006 1082 1144 880 973 1048 1109 850 942 1016 1076 821 911 984 1044
1275 840 963 1061 1140 1205 810 931 1028 1105 1168 781 900 995 1071 1133 870 963 1038 1099 840 933 1007 1067
1300 858 984 1084 1164 1229 828 951 1050 1128 1192 798 920 1017 1094 1157 889 985 1061 1123 860 954 1029 1090
1325 876 1005 1106 1188 1254 845 972 1072 1151 1216 815 940 1039 1117 1181 787 909 1006 1083 1146 879 975 1051 1112
1350 894 1026 1129 1211 1278 863 992 1094 1175 1240 833 960 1060 1140 1204 804 929 1028 1106 1169 775 899 996 1073 1135
CHAPTER 4

1375 912 1046 1152 1235 1302 881 1013 1116 1198 1264 850 980 1082 1162 1228 821 949 1049 1128 1192 792 918 1017 1095 1158
PERFORMANCE

1400 930 1067 1174 1258 1327 898 1033 1138 1221 1288 868 1001 1104 1185 1251 838 969 1070 1150 1216 809 938 1038 1117 1181

DHC-8 Series 400


1425 948 1088 1197 1282 1351 916 1054 1160 1244 1312 885 1021 1125 1208 1275 855 989 1092 1173 1239 826 958 1059 1139 1204
1450 966 1109 1219 1305 1375 934 1074 1183 1267 1336 902 1041 1147 1231 1298 872 1008 1113 1195 1262 843 977 1080 1161 1227

Print Date: 2021-05-03


1475 984 1129 1242 1329 1400 951 1094 1205 1290 1360 920 1061 1169 1253 1322 889 1028 1135 1218 1285 860 997 1101 1183 1250
1500 1002 1150 1264 1352 1424 969 1115 1227 1313 1384 937 1081 1191 1276 1345 907 1048 1156 1240 1308 877 1016 1122 1205 1272
1525 1020 1171 1286 1376 1448 987 1135 1249 1337 1408 955 1101 1213 1299 1368 924 1068 1177 1262 1331 894 1035 1143 1227 1294
1550 1038 1192 1309 1399 1005 1156 1271 1360 1431 972 1121 1234 1321 1392 941 1087 1199 1285 1354 911 1055 1164 1249 1317
1575 1056 1213 1331 1423 1023 1176 1293 1383 1455 990 1141 1256 1344 1415 958 1107 1220 1307 1376 928 1074 1185 1271 1339
1600 1074 1234 1354 1446 1040 1197 1315 1406 1008 1161 1277 1366 1438 976 1127 1241 1329 1399 945 1094 1206 1293 1362
1625 1092 1254 1376 1058 1217 1337 1428 1025 1181 1299 1389 993 1147 1262 1351 1422 962 1113 1227 1314 1384
(cont’d on next page)

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AOM
Table 7 - Landing / Dispatch - LDA corrected for wind and slope [m] 35° FLAPS

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
LDA
Slope -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
[m]
1650 1110 1275 1398 1076 1238 1359 1451 1042 1201 1320 1411 1010 1166 1284 1373 1445 979 1133 1248 1336 1406
1675 1129 1296 1421 1094 1258 1381 1060 1222 1342 1434 1027 1186 1305 1395 996 1152 1269 1358 1429
1700 1147 1317 1443 1111 1278 1403 1077 1242 1364 1456 1045 1206 1326 1417 1013 1172 1290 1379 1451
1725 1165 1337 1129 1299 1424 1095 1262 1385 1062 1226 1347 1439 1030 1191 1310 1401
1750 1183 1358 1147 1319 1446 1112 1282 1407 1079 1246 1368 1047 1211 1331 1423
1775 1201 1379 1165 1340 1130 1302 1428 1096 1265 1389 1064 1230 1352 1444
1800 1220 1400 1183 1360 1148 1322 1450 1114 1285 1411 1081 1250 1373
1825 1238 1421 1201 1381 1165 1342 1131 1305 1432 1098 1269 1394
1850 1256 1442 1219 1401 1183 1362 1148 1325 1453 1115 1289 1414
1875 1274 1237 1422 1201 1383 1166 1345 1132 1308 1435
1900 1292 1255 1442 1218 1403 1183 1364 1149 1327 1456
1925 1311 1273 1236 1423 1200 1384 1166 1347
1950 1329 1291 1254 1443 1218 1404 1183 1366
1975 1347 1309 1271 1235 1424 1200 1386

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2000 1366 1327 1289 1253 1444 1218 1405
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2050 1403 1363 1325 1288 1252 1444
2075 1421 1381 1342 1305 1269
2100 1439 1399 1360 1323 1286
2125 1417 1378 1340 1303
2150 1435 1396 1357 1321
2175 1453 1413 1375 1338
2200 1431 1392 1355
2225 1449 1410 1372
2250 1427 1389
2275 1445 1407
2300 1424

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4.12.9.3.5 Actual Landing

Table 1b in Sub-Chapter 4.4.3.2 allows the correction of the actual landing distance for slope and for tailwinds
up to 10 kt.

The following, Table 8, allows the correction of the actual landing distance for tailwinds in excess of 10 kt.

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Table 8 - Unfactored landing distance corrected for wind and slope [m] 35° FLAPS

Wind 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
Un-
factored -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%

Slope
LD [m]
600 887 796 734 689 914 821 758 712 940 846 782 735 967 871 806 759 993 896 830 782
625 922 826 762 715 679 950 852 786 739 702 977 877 811 762 725 1004 903 835 786 748 1031 928 860 810 771
650 958 857 790 741 704 986 883 814 765 727 1014 909 839 789 751 1042 935 864 813 774 1069 961 889 837 798
675 993 887 817 767 729 1022 914 842 791 752 1050 940 868 816 776 1079 967 893 840 800 1108 994 919 865 824
700 1028 918 845 793 753 1058 945 871 818 778 1087 972 896 842 802 1116 999 922 867 826 1145 1026 948 892 850
725 1064 948 872 818 778 1094 975 899 844 803 1123 1003 925 869 827 1153 1031 952 895 852 1183 1059 978 920 877
750 1099 978 900 844 803 1129 1006 927 870 828 1160 1035 954 896 853 1191 1063 981 922 878 1221 1091 1008 948 903
775 1134 1008 928 871 828 1165 1037 955 897 853 1197 1066 983 923 879 1228 1095 1010 950 904 1259 1124 1037 976 930
800 1169 1039 956 897 853 1201 1068 984 924 879 1233 1097 1011 950 905 1265 1127 1039 977 931 1297 1156 1067 1004 957
825 1069 983 923 878 1099 1012 950 904 1129 1040 978 931 1159 1069 1005 957 1189 1097 1032 984
850 1099 1011 949 903 1130 1040 977 930 1161 1069 1005 957 1191 1098 1033 984 1222 1127 1060 1011

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875 1130 1039 976 928 1161 1068 1004 956 1192 1098 1032 983 1223 1127 1060 1010 1254 1157 1089 1038
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900 1160 1067 1002 953 1192 1097 1031 981 1223 1127 1059 1009 1255 1157 1088 1037 1287 1187 1117 1065
PERFORMANCE

925 1190 1095 1028 979 1223 1125 1057 1007 1255 1156 1087 1035 1287 1186 1116 1063 1320 1217 1145 1092

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950 1123 1055 1004 1154 1084 1033 1185 1114 1061 1216 1144 1090 1247 1174 1119
975 1151 1081 1029 1182 1111 1058 1214 1142 1088 1245 1172 1117 1277 1202 1146
1000 1179 1108 1055 1211 1139 1084 1243 1169 1114 1275 1200 1144 1307 1231 1173
1025 1134 1080 1166 1111 1197 1141 1228 1171 1259 1201
1050 1161 1106 1193 1137 1225 1167 1256 1198 1288 1229
1075 1188 1132 1220 1163 1252 1194 1285 1225 1317 1256
1100 1157 1189 1221 1252 1284

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4.12.9.3.6 Brake Energy Limits: Accelerate - Stop

Table 2a (10° Flap T/O) and Table 3a (15° Flap T/O) in Sub-Chapter 4.6.1 only allow the wind / slope correction
of the brake energy level up to a 10 kt tailwind.

The following, Tables 9 and 10, show the applicable corrections for tailwinds in excess of 10 kt wind:
Table 9 - 10° FLAPS T/O
Table 10 - 15° FLAPS T/O

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Table 9 - Corrected Brake Energy Level for Wind and Runway Slope for ASD (ft lb x 106) 10° FLAPS

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Uncorrected Brake 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
Energy Level
-2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
(ft. lb x 106)
34 46.4 45.1 43.9 42.7 41.7 48.2 46.9 45.7 44.4 43.3 50.0 48.6 47.4 46.2 45.0 51.8 50.4 49.2 47.9 46.7 53.6 52.2 50.9 49.6 48.4
36 48.8 47.6 46.3 45.1 43.9 50.7 49.4 48.1 46.9 45.7 52.6 51.2 49.9 48.6 47.4 54.4 53.1 51.7 50.4 49.2 56.3 54.9 53.5 52.2 50.9
38 51.2 49.9 48.6 47.3 46.1 53.2 51.7 50.5 49.2 47.9 55.1 53.6 52.3 51.0 49.8 57.0 55.5 54.2 52.8 51.6 (58.9) 57.4 56.1 54.7 53.4
40 53.6 52.2 50.9 49.5 48.3 55.6 54.2 52.8 51.4 50.2 57.6 56.1 54.7 53.3 52.0 (59.6) (58.1) 56.6 55.2 53.9 (61.5) (60.0) (58.6) 57.1 55.8
42 56.0 54.6 53.2 51.8 50.5 (58.0) 56.5 55.1 53.7 52.4 (60.0) (58.5) 57.1 55.7 54.3 (62.0) (60.5) (59.0) 57.6 56.2 (62.5) (61.0) (59.6) (58.1)
44 (58.4) 56.9 55.4 54.0 52.7 (60.4) (58.9) 57.4 56.0 54.6 (62.4) (60.9) (59.4) (58.0) 56.6 (62.9) (61.4) (59.9) (58.5) (61.9) (60.5)
46 (60.7) (59.1) 57.6 56.1 54.8 (62.8) (61.2) (59.7) (58.2) 56.8 (61.7) (60.2) (58.7) (62.2) (60.7) (62.7)
48 (61.4) (59.9) (58.3) 56.9 (61.9) (60.3) (58.9) (62.4) (60.9) (62.9)
50 (62.1) (60.5) (59.0) (62.6) (61.1)
52 (62.7) (61.1)

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.
Maximum permitted brake energy level = 57,7 ft. lb x 106

Table 10 - Corrected Brake Energy Level for Wind and Runway Slope for ASD (ft lb x 106) 15° FLAPS

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Uncorrected Brake 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16k t Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
PERFORMANCE

Energy Level
-2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%

DHC-8 Series 400


(ft. lb x 106)
35 47.5 46.4 45.2 44.0 42.9 49.4 48.2 47.0 45.8 44.6 51.2 50.0 48.8 47.5 46.4 53.1 51.9 50.6 49.3 48.1 55.0 53.7 52.4 51.1 49.9
37 49.9 48.7 47.5 46.2 45.1 51.8 50.6 49.3 48.1 46.9 53.7 52.5 51.2 49.9 48.7 55.6 54.4 53.0 51.7 50.5 57.5 56.2 54.9 53.6 52.3
39 52.3 51.0 49.8 48.5 47.3 54.3 53.0 51.7 50.4 49.2 56.2 54.9 53.6 52.2 51.0 (58.2) 56.8 55.5 54.1 52.9 (60.1) (58.7) 57.4 56.0 54.7
41 54.7 53.4 52.0 50.8 49.5 56.7 55.3 54.0 52.7 51.4 (58.7) 57.3 55.9 54.6 53.3 (60.7) (59.3) (57.9) 56.5 55.2 (62.7) (61.2) (59.8) (58.5) 57.1
43 57.1 55.6 54.3 52.9 51.7 (59.1) 57.6 56.3 54.9 53.6 (61.1) (59.6) (58.2) 56.8 55.6 (61.6) (60.2) (58.8) 57.5 (62.2) (60.8) (59.4)
45 (59.3) (57.9) 56.5 55.2 53.8 (61.4) (60.0) (58.5) 57.2 55.8 (62.0) (60.6) (59.2) (57.8) (62.6) (61.2) (59.7) (61.7)
47 (61.7) (60.2) (58.7) 57.3 55.9 (62.2) (60.7) (59.3) (57.9) (62.8) (61.4) (59.9) (62.0)
49 (62.4) (60.9) (59.4) (58.0) (62.9) (61.5) (60.0) (62.1)
51 (61.5) (60.1) (62.2)
53 (62.1)

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.
Maximum permitted brake energy level = 57,7 ft. lb x 106

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4.12.9.3.7 Brake Energy Limits: Landing

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The correction for wind and slope for a 35° Flap landing is shown in Table 6a in Sub-Chapter 4.6.2 but allows a correction for a maximum tailwind of
4.12.9-26

only 10 kt.
The following, Table 11, allows corrections for tailwinds exceeding 10 kt tailwind.
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Table 11 - Corrected Brake Energy Level for Wind and Runway Slope for Landing (ft lb x 106) 35° FLAPS

Uncorrected Brake 12 kt Tail Wind 14 kt Tail Wind 16 kt Tail Wind 18 kt Tail Wind 20 kt Tail Wind
Energy Level
-2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2%
(ft. lb x 106)
26 36.0 35.2 34.6 33.9 33.3 37.7 36.8 36.2 35.5 34.9 39.4 38.5 37.9 37.1 36.5 (41.1) (40.2) 39.5 38.7 38.1 (42.8) (41.8) (41.2) (40.3) 39.7
28 38.5 37.7 37.0 36.3 35.5 (40.3) 39.4 38.7 38.0 37.2 (42.1) (41.2) (40.4) 39.6 38.9 (43.8) (42.9) (42.1) (41.3) (40.6) (45.6) (44.7) (43.9) (43.0) (42.2)
30 (41.0) (40.0) 39.3 38.6 37.8 (42.8) (41.9) (41.1) (40.4) 39.6 (44.7) (43.7) (42.9) (42.2) (41.3) (46.5) (45.5) (44.7) (43.9) (43.0) (48.3) (47.3) (46.5) (45.7) (44.8)
32 (43.5) (42.5) (41.7) (40.9) (40.0) (45.3) (44.4) (43.6) (42.7) (41.9) (47.2) (46.3) (45.4) (44.5) (43.7) (49.1) (48.1) (47.3) (46.4) (45.5) (49.1) (48.2) (47.3)
34 (45.7) (44.8) (44.0) (43.2) (42.3) (47.7) (46.7) (45.9) (45.1) (44.2) (49.6) (48.7) (47.8) (47.0) (46.0) (49.7) (48.9) (47.9) (49.8)
36 (48.2) (47.2) (46.3) (45.4) (44.5) (49.1) (48.3) (47.4) (46.4) (49.3) (48.3)
38 (49.4) (48.6) (47.6) (46.7) (49.6) (48.7)
40 (49.7) (48.8)

NOTE: Brake Energy levels in brackets exceed the maximum permitted brake energy level and are given for interpolation purposes only.
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PERFORMANCE

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Maximum permitted brake energy level = 39,9 ft. lb x 106

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CHAPTER 4 4.12.11-1

PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4.12.11

- SUPPLEMENT 11 -

Operation with Inoperative Anti-Skid Brake Control System

(AFM Supplement 7)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.11.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 4.12.11-2

4.12.11.2 Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 4.12.11-2

4.12.11.3 Performance Penalties / Corrections ................................................................................ 4.12.11-2

4.12.11.3.1 Take-Off ............................................................................................................................ 4.12.11-2

4.12.11.3.2 Landing (Dispatch) ............................................................................................................ 4.12.11-2

4.12.11.3.3 Actual Landing .................................................................................................................. 4.12.11-2

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES IN THIS SUPPLEMENT:

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4.12.11.1 General

The operation with inoperative anti-skid brake control system may be performed in conjunction with the MEL
as approved by the appropriate authority.

4.12.11.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.14 for the limitations pertaining to this Supplement.

4.12.11.3 Performance Penalties / Corrections

4.12.11.3.1 Take-Off

Before entering Tables 4, 5 and 6 of Sub-Chapter 4.1.2.2 showing the maximum mass / weight for ASDA
(Accelerate Stop Distance Available), multiply the slope / wind corrected ASDA with a factor of 0.74 corre-
sponding to the ASDR (Accelerate Stop Distance Required) increased by 35% (for all flap settings).
Remark: 1 / 1.35 = 0.74

4.12.11.3.2 Landing (Dispatch)

Before entering Tables 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a and 6a of Sub-Chapter 4.4.2, multiply the slope / wind corrected LDA
(Landing Distance Available) by a factor of 0.60 corresponding to the LDR (Landing Distance Required)
increased by 65% (for all flap settings).
Remark: 1 / 1.65 = 0.60

4.12.11.3.3 Actual Landing

The unfactored Landing Distance, as shown on Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Sub-Chapter 4.4.3, will increase by 65%
(for all flap settings).

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4.12.13

- SUPPLEMENT 13 -

Take-Off with BLEED “On”

(AFM Supplement 61)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.13.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 4.12.13-2

4.12.13.2 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 4.12.13-2

4.12.13.3 Performance Data ........................................................................................................ 4.12.13-3

4.12.13.3.1 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS ............................. 4.12.13-3
4.12.13.3.2 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS ............................. 4.12.13-4
4.12.13.3.3 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS ........................... 4.12.13-26
4.12.13.3.4 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 5° FLAPS ........................... 4.12.13-53

4.12.13.3.5 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS ........................... 4.12.13-64
4.12.13.3.6 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS ........................... 4.12.13-65
4.12.13.3.7 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS ........................... 4.12.13-87
4.12.13.3.8 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 10° FLAPS ......................... 4.12.13-109

4.12.13.3.9 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS ......................... 4.12.13-120
4.12.13.3.10 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS ......................... 4.12.13-121
4.12.13.3.11 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS ......................... 4.12.13-137
4.12.13.3.12 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 15° FLAPS ......................... 4.12.13-154

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4.12.13-2 CHAPTER 4

[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

4.12.13.1 General

A take-off with BLEED “On” is permitted with Flap 5°, 10° and 15°.

When taking-off with BLEED “On” the following performance data will be different from those applicable for a
take-off with BLEED “OFF” (as presented in Sub-Chapter 4.1):

• MAT Limits

• Maximum Mass for ASDA

• Maximum Mass for TODA

• Reference Gradients Available

Replace the respective Tables in Sub-Chapter 4.1 with the applicable Tables contained in this Supplement.

All the other data contained in the AOM Chapter 4, applicable for Flaps 5°, 10° or 15° take-off, remain valid;
e.g.:

• Normal Take-Off Power TRQ / Ground - Bleed On

• Normal Take-Off Power TRQ / Flight - Bleed On

• Maximum Take-Off Power TRQ / Ground - Bleed On

• Corrected ASDA for Wind / Slope

• Corrected TODA for Wind / Slope

• VR Speeds

• V2 Speeds

• Correction for Wet Runways

4.12.13.2 Limitations

Refer to:

- Sub-Chapter 1.10.16 of the AOM and

- “Supplement Compatibility Table” in Sub-Section 1.5 of the AFM

for the limitations pertaining to this Supplement.

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4.12.13.3 Performance Data

4.12.13.3.1 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS

Table 1 - MAT [kg] Limits 5° FLAPS

Altitude [ft] DS8400/653


OAT [°C]
10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - (29616)
48 - - - - - - - - - 28937 (30311)
46 - - - - - - - - 28230 (29611) (31006)
44 - - - - - - - 27534 28865 (30284) (31682)
42 - - - - - - 26844 28146 29499 (30937) -
40 - - - - - 26169 27437 28757 (30127) (31569) -
38 - - - - 25510 26747 28029 29364 (30747) - -
36 - - - 24863 26075 27325 28619 (29968) (31368) - -
34 - - 24258 25415 26640 27893 29207 (30571) (31988) - -
32 - 23650 24783 25967 27188 28453 (29795) (31175) - - -
30 23023 24156 25309 26497 27723 29013 (30384) (31779) - - -
28 23514 24662 25815 27009 28258 29573 (30972) - - - -
26 24006 25148 26308 27522 28793 (30133) (31502) - - - -
24 24475 25621 26800 28035 29328 (30662) (31986) - - - -
22 24930 26094 27293 28547 (29839) (31170) - - - - -
20 25385 26566 27785 29038 (30334) (31676) - - - - -
18 25840 27039 28254 29514 (30827) - - - - - -
16 26295 27482 28709 (29989) (31303) - - - - - -
14 26716 27907 29161 (30447) (31793) - - - - - -
12 27118 28329 (29599) (30920) - - - - - - -
10 27517 28737 (30050) (31340) - - - - - - -
8 27903 29159 (30470) (31721) - - - - - - -
6 28302 29560 (30871) - - - - - - - -
4 28682 (29951) (31271) - - - - - - - -
2 29053 (30341) (31670) - - - - - - - -
0 29423 (30730) (32065) - - - - - - - -
- 2 (29792) (31116) - - - - - - - - -
- 4 (30158) (31470) - - - - - - - - -
- 6 (30522) (31789) - - - - - - - - -
- 8 (30871) - - - - - - - - - -
- 10 (31224) - - - - - - - - - -
- 12 (31581) - - - - - - - - - -
- 14 (31938) - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.

Correction for Ice Protection Systems “On”:


Subtract 1540 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL
(for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL the penalty is also 1540 kg).

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4.12.13.3.2 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS
Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 22811 22535 22272 22019 21654 21270 20908 20457 20053 18877 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23132 22846 22576 22314 22069 21709 21332 20861 20439 19770 18358 (< MIN)
1050 23452 23158 22879 22609 22356 22094 21755 21266 20826 20269 19161 (< MIN)
1075 23773 23470 23183 22905 22644 22373 22115 21670 21212 20632 19964 18221
1100 24093 23782 23487 23200 22932 22653 22387 22048 21598 20995 20321 18917
1125 24413 24093 23790 23495 23219 22932 22658 22309 21985 21358 20658 19612
1150 24734 24405 24094 23791 23507 23212 22930 22571 22242 21722 20994 20134
1175 25054 24717 24397 24086 23794 23491 23202 22832 22494 22056 21330 20437
1200 25375 25029 24701 24381 24081 23771 23474 23094 22746 22296 21667 20741
1225 25695 25341 25004 24677 24369 24050 23745 23356 22999 22536 22002 21045
1250 26012 25652 25308 24972 24657 24330 24017 23617 23251 22775 22228 21348
1275 26269 25964 25611 25267 24944 24609 24289 23879 23503 23015 22453 21652
1300 26526 26220 25915 25562 25232 24889 24560 24140 23755 23255 22678 21955
1325 26783 26470 26174 25858 25519 25168 24832 24402 24007 23495 22903 22176
1350 27039 26719 26417 26122 25807 25448 25104 24663 24260 23734 23129 22383
1375 27296 26968 26659 26357 26075 25727 25376 24925 24512 23974 23354 22590
1400 27553 27218 26901 26593 26304 26005 25648 25186 24765 24214 23580 22797
1425 27810 27467 27144 26828 26533 26228 25919 25448 25017 24454 23805 23004
1450 28067 27716 27386 27064 26762 26450 26152 25709 25269 24694 24031 23211
1475 28323 27966 27628 27299 26991 26672 26368 25971 25521 24934 24256 23418
1500 28580 28215 27870 27535 27220 26895 26584 26185 25773 25174 24481 23625
1525 28837 28464 28113 27770 27449 27117 26800 26393 26020 25414 24706 23832
1550 29094 28714 28355 28005 27678 27340 27016 26601 26221 25654 24932 24039
1575 29350 28963 28597 28241 27908 27562 27232 26809 26422 25893 25157 24246
1600 (29607) 29212 28840 28476 28137 27785 27448 27017 26622 26106 25383 24453
1625 (MAX) 29462 29082 28712 28366 28007 27664 27225 26823 26297 25608 24660
1650 (MAX) (29711) 29324 28947 28595 28230 27881 27433 27023 26488 25834 24867
1675 (MAX) (MAX) 29566 29183 28824 28452 28097 27641 27224 26679 26047 25074
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (29808) 29418 29053 28675 28313 27849 27424 26870 26226 25281
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29653) 29282 28897 28529 28057 27625 27061 26407 25488
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29511 29119 28745 28265 27826 27252 26586 25695
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29740) 29342 28961 28473 28026 27443 26766 25902
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 29177 28681 28227 27634 26946 26087
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29786) 29393 28889 28427 27825 27126 26253
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29610) 29097 28628 28015 27305 26419
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29305 28829 28206 27485 26585
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29513 29029 28397 27665 26751
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29721) 29230 28588 27845 26917
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29431 28779 28025 27083
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29631) 28970 28204 27248
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29161 28384 27414
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29352 28564 27580
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29543 28743 27746
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29734) 28924 27912
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29103 28078
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29283 28244
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29463 28410
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29643) 28576
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28742
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28908
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29073
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29239
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29405
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29571
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29737)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 22284 22022 21630 21233 20867 20518 20150 19393 18354 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22588 22317 22053 21671 21290 20925 20541 20128 19212 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22892 22613 22340 22069 21712 21332 20931 20502 20028 18640 (< MIN)
1075 23196 22908 22627 22347 22086 21739 21322 20874 20381 19408 18007
1100 23500 23204 22914 22626 22357 22094 21713 21248 20734 20075 18687
1125 23804 23499 23201 22905 22628 22357 22067 21621 21086 20401 19368
1150 24108 23795 23488 23184 22898 22620 22321 21994 21439 20727 20021
1175 24412 24090 23775 23462 23169 22883 22576 22241 21792 21054 20320
1200 24716 24385 24062 23741 23440 23146 22831 22486 22096 21380 20619
1225 25019 24681 24349 24020 23711 23409 23085 22731 22330 21706 20918
1250 25323 24976 24636 24298 23982 23672 23340 22976 22565 22022 21217
1275 25627 25272 24923 24577 24252 23934 23594 23221 22799 22241 21516
1300 25931 25567 25210 24856 24523 24198 23849 23466 23033 22461 21815
1325 26187 25863 25497 25135 24794 24461 24103 23712 23268 22681 22078
1350 26430 26126 25784 25413 25065 24723 24358 23957 23502 22901 22282
1375 26673 26361 26056 25692 25336 24986 24612 24202 23736 23120 22487
1400 26915 26597 26285 25971 25607 25249 24867 24447 23970 23340 22691
1425 27158 26832 26514 26198 25878 25512 25121 24692 24205 23560 22896
1450 27400 27068 26743 26420 26118 25775 25376 24937 24439 23780 23100
1475 27643 27303 26971 26642 26334 26030 25630 25182 24673 23999 23304
1500 27886 27539 27200 26864 26549 26239 25884 25428 24907 24219 23509
1525 28128 27775 27429 27086 26764 26448 26110 25673 25142 24439 23713
1550 28371 28010 27657 27307 26979 26657 26313 25918 25376 24659 23918
1575 28613 28245 27886 27529 27195 26867 26515 26129 25610 24878 24122
1600 28856 28481 28114 27751 27410 27076 26718 26324 25845 25098 24326
1625 29099 28717 28343 27973 27626 27285 26920 26520 26063 25318 24531
1650 29341 28952 28572 28195 27841 27494 27122 26715 26250 25538 24736
1675 (29584) 29188 28800 28416 28056 27703 27325 26910 26436 25757 24940
1700 (MAX) 29423 29029 28638 28272 27913 27527 27105 26623 25977 25144
1725 (MAX) (29659) 29257 28860 28487 28122 27730 27300 26810 26158 25349
1750 (MAX) (MAX) 29486 29082 28703 28331 27932 27495 26996 26333 25553
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (29715) 29304 28918 28540 28134 27690 27183 26509 25757
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29525 29134 28749 28337 27885 27370 26684 25962
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29747) 29349 28958 28539 28080 27556 26860 26133
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 29167 28742 28275 27743 27035 26297
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29779) 29376 28944 28470 27930 27211 26461
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29585) 29147 28665 28116 27386 26625
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29349 28860 28303 27562 26789
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29551 29055 28489 27737 26953
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

ASDA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29754) 29250 28676 27913 27117
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29445 28863 28088 27282
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29640) 29050 28264 27445
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29236 28440 27609
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29423 28615 27773
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29610) 28791 27937
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28966 28101
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29142 28265
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29317 28429
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29493 28593
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29668) 28757
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28921
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29085
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29249
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29413
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29578)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 21636 21235 20847 20488 20153 19592 18881 18034 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22057 21673 21269 20894 20544 20213 19775 18870 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22344 22071 21690 21300 20935 20590 20271 19706 18197 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22631 22349 22072 21705 21326 20967 20634 20224 18937 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22918 22628 22342 22072 21716 21344 20997 20570 19677 18385 (< MIN)
1125 23206 22907 22612 22334 22070 21720 21361 20917 20178 19047 (< MIN)
1150 23493 23186 22883 22596 22324 22063 21724 21263 20496 19708 18250
1175 23780 23465 23153 22859 22579 22311 22057 21609 20813 20163 18827
1200 24067 23743 23423 23121 22834 22558 22297 21956 21130 20456 19404
1225 24354 24022 23694 23383 23088 22805 22537 22201 21448 20749 19981
1250 24641 24301 23964 23645 23343 23052 22777 22432 21765 21042 20256
1275 24928 24579 24234 23907 23597 23299 23017 22663 22056 21335 20521
1300 25215 24858 24505 24170 23851 23546 23257 22893 22271 21628 20786
1325 25503 25137 24775 24432 24106 23793 23496 23124 22485 21921 21051
1350 25790 25416 25046 24694 24361 24041 23736 23355 22700 22147 21317
1375 26061 25694 25316 24956 24615 24287 23976 23586 22915 22348 21582
1400 26290 25973 25586 25219 24870 24535 24216 23817 23130 22549 21847
1425 26519 26201 25857 25481 25125 24782 24456 24048 23345 22750 22078
1450 26747 26422 26101 25743 25379 25029 24696 24278 23560 22951 22263
1475 26976 26644 26316 26004 25634 25276 24936 24509 23774 23152 22448
1500 27205 26866 26531 26213 25888 25523 25175 24740 23989 23352 22633
1525 27434 27088 26746 26422 26114 25770 25415 24971 24204 23553 22817
1550 27663 27310 26961 26630 26316 26014 25655 25202 24419 23754 23002
1575 27891 27531 27176 26839 26518 26210 25895 25433 24634 23955 23187
1600 28120 27753 27391 27047 26721 26407 26108 25664 24848 24156 23372
1625 28348 27975 27606 27256 26923 26603 26299 25894 25063 24357 23557
1650 28577 28197 27821 27464 27126 26800 26490 26099 25278 24558 23742
1675 28806 28419 28036 27673 27328 26997 26681 26284 25493 24760 23927
1700 29035 28641 28251 27882 27531 27193 26871 26467 25708 24960 24111
1725 29264 28862 28466 28090 27733 27390 27062 26652 25923 25161 24296
1750 29492 29085 28681 28299 27936 27586 27253 26835 26110 25362 24481
1775 (29721) 29306 28896 28507 28138 27783 27444 27019 26282 25563 24666
1800 (MAX) 29528 29111 28716 28341 27980 27635 27203 26454 25764 24851
1825 (MAX) (29750) 29327 28924 28543 28176 27826 27387 26625 25965 25036
1850 (MAX) (MAX) 29542 29133 28745 28373 28017 27571 26797 26133 25220
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (29757) 29342 28948 28569 28208 27755 26969 26295 25405
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29550 29150 28766 28400 27939 27141 26456 25591
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29759) 29353 28963 28591 28123 27312 26617 25775
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29555 29159 28782 28307 27484 26779 25960
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

ASDA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29758) 29356 28973 28491 27656 26940 26117
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29552 29164 28675 27828 27102 26267
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29749) 29354 28859 28000 27263 26416
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29545 29043 28172 27425 26566
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29736) 29227 28343 27586 26715
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29411 28515 27748 26865
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29594) 28687 27909 27014
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28859 28070 27164
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29031 28232 27313
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29203 28393 27463
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29374 28555 27613
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29546 28716 27762
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29718) 28878 27912
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29039 28061
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29201 28211
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29362 28360
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29524 28509
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29685) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21256 20853 20480 20127 19514 18773 18102 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 21694 21275 20885 20517 20180 19658 18942 18244 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22084 21696 21290 20907 20555 20221 19783 19038 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22364 22075 21695 21296 20930 20582 20257 19833 18523 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22643 22346 22065 21686 21306 20943 20605 20263 19237 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22922 22616 22327 22049 21681 21304 20953 20597 19952 18592 (< MIN)
1150 23201 22887 22589 22303 22037 21666 21300 20932 20288 19226 18035
1175 23480 23157 22851 22557 22283 22017 21648 21265 20598 19861 18599
1200 23760 23428 23113 22811 22529 22256 21996 21600 20907 20221 19162
1225 24039 23699 23375 23065 22776 22495 22229 21934 21217 20506 19726
1250 24318 23969 23637 23319 23022 22733 22460 22179 21526 20790 20133
1275 24597 24239 23900 23573 23269 22972 22692 22404 21836 21074 20394
1300 24877 24510 24161 23827 23515 23211 22923 22628 22098 21358 20655
1325 25156 24780 24423 24081 23761 23450 23155 22852 22309 21642 20916
1350 25435 25051 24686 24335 24007 23689 23387 23076 22519 21926 21176
1375 25714 25322 24948 24589 24254 23927 23618 23300 22730 22145 21437
1400 25993 25592 25210 24843 24500 24166 23850 23524 22940 22341 21698
1425 26217 25863 25472 25097 24746 24405 24081 23748 23150 22537 21959
1450 26439 26106 25734 25351 24993 24643 24313 23972 23361 22733 22153
1475 26661 26321 25996 25605 25239 24882 24544 24196 23571 22929 22335
1500 26883 26536 26205 25859 25486 25121 24776 24420 23782 23125 22517
1525 27106 26751 26413 26089 25732 25360 25007 24644 23992 23321 22700
1550 27328 26966 26622 26291 25978 25599 25239 24868 24202 23517 22882
1575 27550 27181 26830 26493 26178 25837 25470 25092 24413 23713 23064
1600 27772 27396 27039 26695 26375 26060 25702 25317 24623 23909 23246
1625 27994 27612 27247 26897 26571 26251 25933 25541 24833 24105 23429
1650 28216 27827 27456 27099 26767 26441 26132 25765 25044 24301 23611
1675 28439 28042 27664 27302 26963 26631 26316 25989 25254 24496 23793
1700 28661 28257 27873 27503 27159 26821 26500 26170 25464 24692 23975
1725 28883 28472 28081 27705 27355 27011 26685 26348 25675 24888 24158
1750 29105 28687 28289 27908 27551 27201 26870 26527 25885 25084 24340
1775 29327 28902 28498 28109 27746 27391 27054 26706 26076 25280 24522
1800 29550 29118 28706 28311 27942 27581 27239 26885 26245 25476 24704
1825 (29772) 29333 28914 28513 28138 27771 27423 27064 26413 25672 24887
1850 (MAX) 29548 29123 28715 28334 27961 27608 27243 26582 25868 25069
1875 (MAX) (29763) 29331 28917 28530 28152 27792 27421 26750 26051 25251
1900 (MAX) (MAX) 29540 29119 28726 28342 27977 27600 26919 26209 25433
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (29748) 29321 28922 28532 28162 27779 27087 26367 25615
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29523 29118 28722 28346 27957 27256 26524 25798
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

ASDA PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29725) 29314 28912 28531 28137 27424 26682 25980
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29510 29102 28715 28315 27592 26840 26131
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29706) 29292 28900 28494 27761 26998 26279
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29482 29084 28673 27929 27155 26427
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29672) 29269 28851 28098 27313 26574
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29453 29030 28266 27471 26722
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29638) 29209 28435 27628 26869
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29388 28603 27786 27017
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29567 28772 27944 27165
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29746) 28940 28101 27312
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29109 28259 27460
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29277 28417 27607
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29445 28574 27755
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29613) 28732 27903
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28890 28050
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29047 28198
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29205 28345
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29363 28493
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29521 28641
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29678) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 20491 20129 19475 18711 18027 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20896 20519 20163 19593 18862 18192 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 21302 20909 20538 20193 19697 18983 18349 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21708 21299 20912 20553 20220 19775 19098 18027 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22073 21689 21287 20913 20566 20238 19848 18709 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22336 22051 21661 21273 20913 20571 20255 19391 18183 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22598 22305 22023 21632 21259 20904 20576 20032 18793 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22860 22559 22269 21993 21605 21237 20896 20331 19403 18251 (< MIN)
1200 23123 22813 22515 22233 21952 21570 21217 20630 20006 18795 (< MIN)
1225 23385 23067 22761 22471 22198 21903 21537 20930 20282 19338 18144
1250 23647 23321 23007 22709 22429 22158 21857 21230 20558 19882 18621
1275 23910 23575 23253 22947 22660 22381 22120 21529 20834 20198 19097
1300 24172 23829 23499 23185 22890 22605 22336 21828 21110 20452 19574
1325 24434 24083 23745 23423 23121 22829 22553 22087 21387 20706 20024
1350 24696 24337 23991 23661 23352 23052 22770 22292 21663 20960 20255
1375 24959 24591 24237 23900 23582 23275 22986 22497 21939 21213 20485
1400 25221 24845 24483 24138 23813 23499 23203 22701 22149 21467 20716
1425 25483 25099 24729 24376 24044 23723 23419 22906 22340 21721 20947
1450 25746 25353 24975 24614 24275 23946 23636 23110 22531 21975 21177
1475 26006 25607 25221 24852 24506 24169 23852 23315 22722 22160 21408
1500 26215 25861 25467 25090 24736 24393 24069 23520 22914 22339 21638
1525 26423 26091 25713 25328 24967 24617 24286 23724 23105 22517 21869
1550 26632 26293 25959 25566 25198 24840 24502 23929 23296 22695 22071
1575 26841 26495 26163 25805 25429 25063 24718 24134 23488 22873 22235
1600 27049 26697 26358 26034 25659 25287 24935 24339 23679 23051 22399
1625 27258 26900 26554 26223 25890 25510 25151 24543 23870 23229 22563
1650 27467 27101 26750 26413 26096 25734 25368 24748 24061 23407 22727
1675 27675 27303 26945 26603 26280 25957 25585 24952 24253 23586 22891
1700 27884 27506 27141 26792 26464 26144 25801 25157 24444 23764 23055
1725 28093 27707 27337 26982 26648 26323 26014 25362 24635 23942 23220
1750 28301 27909 27532 27171 26832 26501 26187 25566 24827 24120 23384
1775 28510 28112 27728 27361 27016 26679 26360 25771 25018 24298 23548
1800 28719 28313 27924 27551 27199 26857 26534 25976 25209 24477 23712
1825 28927 28516 28119 27740 27384 27036 26706 26145 25400 24654 23876
1850 29136 28718 28315 27930 27567 27214 26880 26309 25591 24833 24040
1875 29344 28919 28511 28119 27751 27393 27052 26473 25783 25011 24204
1900 29553 29122 28707 28309 27935 27571 27226 26637 25974 25189 24369
1925 (29761) 29324 28902 28499 28119 27750 27399 26802 26133 25367 24533
1950 (MAX) 29526 29098 28688 28303 27928 27572 26965 26288 25545 24697
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1975 (MAX) (29728) 29294 28878 28487 28106 27745 27130 26442 25723 24861
2000 (MAX) (MAX) 29489 29067 28671 28284 27918 27294 26596 25902 25025
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (29685) 29257 28855 28463 28091 27458 26750 26065 25190
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29447 29038 28641 28264 27622 26905 26209 25353
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29636) 29222 28820 28438 27786 27058 26354 25518
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29406 28998 28611 27951 27213 26499 25682
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29590) 29176 28784 28115 27367 26643 25846
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29354 28957 28279 27521 26788 26008
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29533 29130 28443 27675 26932 26143
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29712) 29303 28607 27829 27077 26277
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29476 28772 27984 27222 26412
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29649) 28936 28138 27366 26546
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29100 28292 27511 26680
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29264 28446 27655 26815
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29428 28601 27800 26949
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 28755 27945 27084
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28909 28089 27218
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29063 28234 27352
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29217 28378 (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29372 28523 (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29526 28668 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29680) 28812 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 20142 19485 18698 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20532 20167 19578 18809 18137 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20923 20542 20187 19641 18924 18265 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21313 20917 20547 20196 19711 19009 18373 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 21704 21292 20906 20541 20210 19753 19078 18084 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22061 21666 21266 20886 20542 20213 19783 18727 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22315 22027 21625 21232 20873 20532 20212 19369 18400 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22570 22273 21985 21577 21205 20850 20518 20005 18986 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22824 22519 22228 21922 21537 21169 20825 20292 19571 18396 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23078 22765 22466 22178 21869 21488 21132 20579 20072 18916 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23333 23011 22704 22408 22135 21807 21438 20865 20340 19437 18411 (< MIN)
1275 23587 23257 22942 22639 22357 22085 21745 21152 20608 19957 18875 (< MIN)
1300 23841 23504 23180 22869 22580 22300 22035 21439 20876 20225 19340 18183
1325 24095 23749 23418 23099 22803 22516 22243 21726 21144 20471 19805 18586
1350 24350 23995 23655 23329 23026 22732 22452 22008 21413 20717 20131 18988
1375 24604 24242 23894 23559 23249 22947 22661 22206 21681 20963 20357 19391
1400 24858 24487 24131 23789 23472 23163 22870 22404 21949 21209 20583 19794
1425 25113 24734 24369 24020 23695 23378 23079 22601 22151 21455 20810 20099
1450 25367 24980 24608 24250 23917 23594 23287 22798 22338 21700 21036 20303
1475 25621 25226 24845 24480 24140 23809 23496 22996 22524 21946 21262 20506
1500 25876 25472 25083 24710 24363 24025 23704 23193 22711 22135 21489 20710
1525 26103 25718 25321 24940 24586 24241 23913 23391 22898 22309 21715 20913
1550 26305 25964 25559 25171 24809 24456 24122 23588 23084 22482 21941 21117
1575 26508 26167 25797 25400 25032 24672 24331 23786 23271 22656 22119 21321
1600 26710 26363 26028 25631 25254 24887 24540 23983 23458 22829 22281 21524
1625 26912 26559 26217 25861 25477 25103 24748 24181 23644 23002 22443 21728
1650 27115 26754 26407 26073 25700 25319 24957 24378 23831 23176 22604 21931
1675 27317 26950 26597 26256 25923 25534 25166 24575 24017 23349 22766 22097
1700 27519 27146 26786 26440 26116 25750 25375 24773 24204 23523 22927 22245
1725 27722 27341 26975 26623 26294 25966 25583 24970 24391 23696 23088 22393
1750 27924 27537 27165 26807 26472 26145 25792 25168 24578 23870 23250 22540
1775 28126 27733 27355 26990 26650 26317 26001 25365 24764 24043 23411 22688
1800 28328 27929 27544 27174 26828 26490 26168 25563 24951 24216 23573 22835
1825 28530 28124 27733 27357 27006 26662 26335 25760 25137 24390 23734 22982
1850 28733 28320 27923 27541 27184 26834 26502 25957 25324 24563 23896 23130
1875 28935 28516 28113 27724 27361 27007 26669 26124 25511 24736 24058 23277
1900 29137 28712 28302 27908 27539 27179 26836 26284 25698 24910 24219 23425
1925 29340 28908 28491 28091 27717 27351 27003 26442 25884 25083 24381 23572
1950 29542 29103 28681 28274 27895 27524 27171 26601 26057 25257 24542 23720
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1975 (29744) 29299 28870 28458 28073 27696 27338 26760 26208 25430 24704 23867
2000 (MAX) 29495 29060 28641 28251 27869 27505 26919 26359 25604 24865 24015
2025 (MAX) (29690) 29249 28825 28429 28041 27672 27077 26510 25777 25027 24162
2050 (MAX) (MAX) 29439 29008 28607 28214 27839 27236 26661 25950 25188 24310
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (29628) 29192 28784 28386 28007 27395 26811 26101 25350 24457
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29375 28962 28558 28174 27554 26962 26242 25512 24604
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29559 29140 28731 28341 27713 27113 26383 25673 24752
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29742) 29318 28903 28508 27872 27264 26524 25835 24900
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29496 29076 28675 28030 27414 26666 25996 25047
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29674) 29248 28843 28189 27565 26807 26129 25195
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29420 29010 28348 27716 26948 26262 25342
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 29177 28507 27867 27089 26394 25489
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29344 28666 28018 27230 26527 25637
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29511 28825 28169 27371 26659 25784
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29679) 28983 28320 27512 26792 25932
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29142 28470 27653 26925 26066
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29301 28621 27795 27057 (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29460 28772 27936 27189 (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29618) 28923 28077 27322 (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29074 28218 27455 (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29225 28359 27587 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29375 28500 (MAT) (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29526 28641 (MAT) (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29677) 28783 (MAT) (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28924 (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 18733 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 19616 18821 18110 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20203 19653 18895 18210 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20563 20201 19680 18950 18311 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20924 20547 20196 19691 19012 18394 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 21284 20892 20527 20185 19713 19056 18215 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 21644 21238 20859 20503 20180 19718 18826 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22003 21583 21190 20820 20485 20168 19438 18430 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22241 21929 21521 21138 20791 20461 20022 18983 18029 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22479 22183 21852 21456 21096 20754 20299 19537 18528 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22718 22413 22123 21773 21402 21047 20576 20042 19026 18046 (< MIN)
1275 22956 22643 22346 22061 21707 21340 20853 20299 19524 18489 (< MIN)
1300 23195 22873 22568 22276 22008 21633 21129 20557 20010 18933 (< MIN)
1325 23433 23104 22791 22491 22216 21927 21406 20814 20249 19376 18377
1350 23671 23334 23013 22706 22424 22150 21683 21071 20487 19820 18768
1375 23910 23564 23236 22921 22632 22351 21960 21329 20725 20129 19160
1400 24148 23795 23459 23136 22840 22553 22164 21586 20963 20348 19552
1425 24386 24025 23681 23351 23049 22754 22355 21843 21202 20566 19944
1450 24624 24255 23904 23566 23256 22955 22547 22071 21440 20786 20171
1475 24863 24486 24126 23781 23465 23156 22738 22251 21678 21004 20370
1500 25101 24716 24349 23996 23673 23357 22930 22431 21916 21223 20569
1525 25340 24946 24571 24211 23880 23558 23122 22611 22110 21441 20768
1550 25578 25176 24794 24426 24089 23759 23313 22791 22278 21660 20968
1575 25816 25407 25016 24641 24297 23960 23505 22972 22447 21879 21167
1600 26043 25637 25239 24856 24505 24161 23697 23152 22616 22070 21367
1625 26233 25867 25461 25071 24713 24362 23888 23333 22785 22226 21566
1650 26423 26078 25684 25286 24921 24564 24080 23513 22954 22383 21765
1675 26612 26261 25906 25501 25129 24765 24271 23693 23123 22540 21964
1700 26803 26445 26103 25716 25337 24965 24463 23873 23291 22697 22119
1725 26992 26628 26280 25931 25545 25166 24655 24053 23460 22854 22264
1750 27182 26812 26458 26117 25753 25368 24847 24234 23629 23010 22409
1775 27372 26996 26636 26289 25961 25569 25038 24414 23797 23167 22553
1800 27561 27179 26813 26461 26135 25770 25230 24594 23967 23324 22698
1825 27751 27363 26991 26632 26302 25971 25421 24775 24135 23481 22843
1850 27941 27546 27169 26804 26469 26138 25613 24955 24304 23638 22988
1875 28131 27730 27346 26976 26635 26300 25805 25135 24473 23795 23132
1900 28321 27913 27524 27148 26802 26461 25997 25315 24642 23952 23278
1925 28510 28097 27702 27320 26969 26622 26152 25496 24811 24108 23422
1950 28700 28281 27879 27492 27135 26784 26306 25676 24980 24265 23567
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

ASDA PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1975 28890 28464 28057 27664 27302 26945 26461 25856 25148 24422 23712
2000 29080 28648 28235 27836 27469 27107 26615 26029 25317 24579 23857
2025 29270 28831 28412 28008 27635 27268 26769 26176 25486 24736 24002
2050 29459 29015 28590 28180 27802 27430 26924 26322 25655 24892 24146
2075 (29649) 29198 28768 28352 27969 27592 27078 26468 25824 25049 24291
2100 (MAX) 29382 28945 28523 28135 27753 27233 26614 25992 25206 24436
2125 (MAX) 29565 29123 28695 28302 27915 27387 26760 26132 25363 24581
2150 (MAX) (29749) 29300 28867 28469 28076 27542 26906 26269 25520 24726
2175 (MAX) (MAX) 29478 29039 28636 28238 27696 27052 26407 25677 24871
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (29655) 29211 28802 28399 27851 27199 26545 25834 25015
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29383 28968 28561 28005 27345 26683 25990 25160
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29555 29135 28722 28160 27491 26821 26121 25305
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29727) 29302 28884 28314 27637 26959 26251 25450
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29469 29045 28469 27783 27096 26379 25595
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29636) 29207 28623 27929 27234 26509 25740
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29368 28778 28076 27372 26638 25884
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29530 28932 28222 27510 26767 26024
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29691) 29086 28368 27648 26896 26145
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29241 28514 27785 27025 26265
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29396 28660 27923 27155 (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29550 28807 28061 27284 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29705) 28953 28199 27413 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29099 28337 27542 (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29245 28475 27671 (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29391 28612 (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29537 28750 (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29684) 28888 (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29026 (MAT) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 18129 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 18915 18213 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 19702 18954 18267 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20206 19695 18965 18328 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20537 20186 19663 18987 18356 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 20869 20504 20157 19645 18976 18259 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 21201 20822 20462 20134 19596 18836 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21533 21139 20767 20425 20097 19413 18465 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 21864 21457 21071 20718 20377 19990 18989 18122 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22131 21775 21375 21009 20656 20260 19514 18597 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22354 22062 21680 21301 20936 20526 20018 19072 18132 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22577 22277 21984 21593 21216 20791 20265 19548 18556 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 22800 22492 22197 21885 21495 21056 20512 20011 18980 18129 (< MIN)
1350 23022 22707 22404 22121 21774 21322 20759 20241 19404 18507 (< MIN)
1375 23245 22922 22612 22321 22037 21587 21007 20471 19828 18885 (< MIN)
1400 23468 23137 22819 22521 22230 21852 21254 20701 20125 19264 18311
1425 23691 23352 23027 22722 22424 22082 21501 20931 20337 19642 18641
1450 23914 23567 23234 22922 22617 22267 21749 21162 20548 20010 18971
1475 24136 23782 23442 23123 22810 22452 21996 21392 20759 20204 19301
1500 24359 23998 23650 23323 23004 22637 22171 21622 20971 20398 19632
1525 24582 24213 23857 23523 23197 22822 22346 21852 21182 20593 19962
1550 24804 24428 24065 23724 23390 23007 22520 22058 21393 20787 20155
1575 25027 24643 24272 23924 23583 23191 22694 22222 21605 20981 20330
1600 25250 24858 24480 24124 23777 23377 22868 22386 21816 21175 20506
1625 25473 25073 24687 24325 23970 23562 23043 22550 22020 21369 20681
1650 25696 25288 24895 24525 24163 23747 23217 22713 22172 21564 20856
1675 25918 25503 25102 24725 24356 23931 23391 22878 22324 21758 21032
1700 26113 25718 25310 24925 24550 24116 23565 23041 22477 21952 21207
1725 26290 25933 25517 25126 24743 24301 23739 23205 22629 22106 21383
1750 26468 26118 25725 25326 24936 24486 23914 23369 22781 22248 21558
1775 26646 26290 25932 25526 25129 24671 24088 23533 22934 22390 21733
1800 26824 26462 26112 25727 25322 24856 24262 23697 23086 22531 21909
1825 27002 26634 26278 25927 25516 25041 24437 23861 23239 22673 22062
1850 27179 26806 26445 26102 25709 25226 24611 24024 23391 22814 22191
1875 27357 26978 26611 26263 25903 25411 24785 24188 23543 22956 22321
1900 27535 27150 26777 26424 26077 25596 24959 24352 23695 23098 22451
1925 27713 27322 26944 26585 26233 25781 25134 24516 23848 23239 22580
1950 27891 27494 27110 26746 26388 25966 25308 24680 24000 23381 22710
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

ASDA PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1975 28069 27666 27276 26907 26544 26122 25482 24843 24153 23522 22839
2000 28246 27838 27442 27068 26700 26271 25656 25008 24305 23664 22969
2025 28424 28010 27609 27228 26856 26421 25830 25171 24457 23805 23098
2050 28602 28181 27775 27390 27011 26571 26004 25335 24609 23947 23228
2075 28780 28353 27941 27551 27167 26720 26146 25499 24762 24088 23357
2100 28958 28525 28108 27712 27322 26870 26287 25663 24914 24230 23487
2125 29135 28698 28274 27873 27478 27019 26429 25827 25067 24372 23616
2150 29313 28870 28440 28034 27634 27169 26571 25991 25219 24513 23746
2175 29491 29042 28607 28194 27790 27319 26713 26127 25371 24655 23875
2200 (29669) 29213 28773 28355 27945 27468 26854 26260 25523 24796 24005
2225 (MAX) 29385 28939 28516 28101 27618 26996 26395 25676 24938 24134
2250 (MAX) 29557 29105 28677 28257 27768 27138 26529 25828 25079 24264
2275 (MAX) (29729) 29271 28838 28412 27917 27280 26663 25981 25221 24393
2300 (MAX) (MAX) 29438 28999 28568 28067 27422 26798 26110 25362 24523
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (29604) 29160 28724 28216 27563 26932 26236 25504 24652
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29321 28880 28366 27705 27066 26362 25646 24782
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29482 29035 28516 27847 27200 26487 25787 24912
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29643) 29191 28665 27989 27335 26613 25929 25041
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29347 28815 28130 27469 26739 26059 (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29502 28964 28272 27603 26865 26177 (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29658) 29114 28414 27737 26991 26295 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29264 28556 27871 27117 26413 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29413 28698 28005 27243 (MAT) (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29563 28839 28140 27369 (MAT) (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29712) 28981 28274 27495 (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29123 28408 27621 (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29265 28543 27747 (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29406 28677 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29548 28811 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29690) 28945 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 18248 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 18991 18280 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 19734 18979 18323 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20204 19678 18980 18357 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 20522 20164 19638 18978 18326 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 20841 20469 20131 19599 18908 18167 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21159 20774 20422 20098 19489 18705 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 21478 21079 20714 20378 20032 19244 18493 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 21796 21383 21006 20658 20298 19783 18989 18121 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22077 21688 21297 20937 20566 20150 19486 18568 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22293 21993 21589 21217 20832 20402 19982 19016 18219 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 22508 22203 21881 21496 21099 20654 20229 19464 18623 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 22724 22410 22118 21776 21366 20906 20466 19912 19028 18172 (< MIN)
1375 22939 22618 22318 22038 21632 21158 20704 20176 19433 18532 (< MIN)
1400 23154 22825 22518 22232 21899 21411 20942 20397 19838 18892 18118
1425 23370 23033 22719 22425 22115 21663 21179 20617 20122 19252 18438
1450 23585 23241 22919 22618 22301 21915 21417 20837 20327 19612 18758
1475 23801 23449 23119 22811 22487 22117 21654 21057 20531 19971 19078
1500 24016 23656 23319 23005 22673 22294 21892 21278 20735 20172 19398
1525 24232 23864 23520 23198 22858 22472 22091 21498 20939 20359 19718
1550 24447 24072 23720 23391 23044 22649 22260 21718 21144 20546 20020
1575 24662 24279 23920 23584 23230 22826 22429 21938 21348 20733 20191
1600 24877 24487 24120 23778 23416 23003 22597 22113 21553 20920 20362
1625 25093 24695 24321 23971 23602 23180 22765 22271 21757 21108 20533
1650 25308 24902 24521 24164 23787 23357 22934 22429 21961 21295 20705
1675 25524 25110 24721 24358 23973 23534 23102 22587 22120 21482 20876
1700 25739 25318 24921 24551 24159 23712 23270 22745 22267 21669 21047
1725 25955 25526 25122 24744 24345 23889 23439 22903 22415 21856 21219
1750 26136 25733 25322 24937 24530 24066 23607 23060 22563 22032 21390
1775 26308 25941 25522 25131 24716 24243 23776 23218 22712 22169 21561
1800 26480 26119 25723 25324 24902 24420 23944 23376 22859 22306 21732
1825 26653 26285 25923 25517 25087 24597 24112 23533 23007 22443 21904
1850 26825 26452 26099 25710 25273 24775 24281 23691 23155 22580 22055
1875 26997 26618 26260 25904 25459 24951 24449 23849 23303 22717 22182
1900 27170 26784 26421 26078 25645 25129 24618 24007 23451 22854 22309
1925 27342 26951 26581 26234 25830 25306 24786 24165 23599 22991 22436
1950 27514 27117 26742 26389 26013 25483 24955 24323 23747 23128 22563
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1975 27686 27284 26903 26545 26163 25660 25123 24481 23895 23265 22689
2000 27859 27450 27064 26701 26314 25837 25291 24638 24043 23402 22816
2025 28031 27617 27225 26857 26464 26011 25460 24796 24191 23539 22943
2050 28203 27783 27386 27013 26614 26156 25628 24954 24339 23676 23070
2075 28375 27949 27547 27168 26764 26300 25796 25112 24487 23813 23197
2100 28548 28116 27707 27324 26914 26443 25965 25269 24635 23950 23324
2125 28720 28282 27869 27479 27065 26587 26109 25427 24783 24087 23450
2150 28892 28449 28030 27635 27215 26731 26246 25585 24931 24225 23577
2175 29064 28615 28190 27791 27365 26875 26384 25743 25078 24362 23704
2200 29237 28782 28351 27947 27515 27019 26521 25901 25226 24499 23831
2225 29409 28948 28512 28103 27665 27163 26659 26048 25375 24636 23958
2250 (29581) 29114 28673 28258 27815 27306 26797 26178 25522 24773 24085
2275 (MAX) 29281 28834 28414 27966 27450 26934 26308 25670 24910 24212
2300 (MAX) 29447 28995 28569 28116 27594 27072 26438 25818 25047 24339
2325 (MAX) (29614) 29156 28725 28266 27738 27209 26568 25966 25184 24465
2350 (MAX) (MAX) 29316 28881 28416 27882 27346 26697 26094 25321 24592
2375 (MAX) (MAX) 29477 29037 28567 28026 27484 26827 26217 25458 24719
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (29638) 29193 28717 28170 27622 26957 26340 25596 24846
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29348 28867 28313 27759 27087 26463 25733 24973
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29504 29017 28457 27897 27217 26586 25869 25100
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29659) 29167 28601 28035 27347 26709 26006 25226
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29318 28745 28172 27477 26832 26120 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29468 28889 28309 27607 26954 26236 (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29618) 29033 28447 27737 27077 26350 (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29177 28584 27866 27200 26466 (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29320 28722 27996 27323 (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29464 28860 28126 27445 (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29608) 28997 28256 27568 (MAT) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29134 28386 27691 (MAT) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29272 28516 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29410 28646 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29547 28776 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29685) 28905 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 18334 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 18993 18336 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 19651 18956 18342 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 20137 19575 18924 18254 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 20429 20087 19506 18797 18115 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 20721 20366 20040 19340 18618 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 21013 20645 20307 19884 19122 18398 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 21304 20925 20574 20200 19625 18862 18113 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 21597 21204 20841 20453 20061 19326 18535 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 21888 21483 21108 20707 20301 19790 18958 18213 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 22124 21762 21375 20961 20541 20123 19381 18597 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 22324 22028 21642 21215 20781 20349 19803 18979 18205 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 22524 22222 21910 21469 21021 20576 20112 19362 18548 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 22725 22414 22123 21723 21261 20801 20323 19745 18890 18158 (< MIN)
1450 22925 22608 22309 21977 21501 21027 20534 20065 19233 18464 (< MIN)
1475 23126 22800 22494 22161 21741 21254 20745 20261 19576 18769 18020
1500 23326 22994 22680 22340 21981 21480 20956 20457 19919 19074 18287
1525 23526 23186 22866 22518 22156 21705 21167 20654 20137 19379 18554
1550 23727 23380 23052 22696 22326 21932 21378 20850 20317 19684 18821
1575 23927 23573 23238 22874 22497 22112 21589 21045 20498 19990 19088
1600 24127 23766 23424 23052 22666 22274 21800 21241 20679 20159 19355
1625 24328 23959 23610 23230 22836 22435 22008 21437 20859 20325 19622
1650 24528 24152 23796 23409 23006 22596 22160 21633 21039 20490 19889
1675 24729 24345 23982 23587 23176 22758 22312 21830 21220 20655 20087
1700 24929 24538 24168 23765 23346 22919 22464 22018 21400 20821 20236
1725 25129 24731 24354 23944 23516 23080 22616 22161 21580 20986 20386
1750 25330 24924 24540 24121 23686 23242 22768 22304 21761 21151 20535
1775 25530 25117 24726 24300 23856 23403 22920 22447 21941 21316 20684
1800 25731 25310 24912 24478 24026 23565 23072 22589 22089 21481 20834
1825 25931 25503 25098 24656 24195 23726 23224 22732 22222 21647 20983
1850 26105 25696 25284 24834 24365 23887 23377 22875 22355 21812 21132
1875 26266 25889 25470 25013 24535 24049 23528 23017 22487 21977 21281
1900 26427 26066 25656 25190 24705 24210 23680 23160 22620 22106 21431
1925 26588 26221 25842 25369 24875 24371 23832 23303 22753 22229 21580
1950 26749 26377 26022 25547 25045 24533 23985 23445 22886 22352 21729
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1975 26911 26533 26173 25725 25215 24694 24137 23588 23019 22475 21878
2000 27072 26688 26323 25904 25385 24856 24289 23731 23151 22598 22021
2025 27232 26844 26473 26066 25555 25017 24441 23874 23284 22721 22133
2050 27393 26999 26623 26211 25724 25178 24593 24017 23417 22844 22245
2075 27554 27155 26774 26355 25894 25340 24745 24159 23549 22966 22358
2100 27715 27311 26924 26500 26052 25501 24897 24302 23682 23089 22470
2125 27876 27466 27075 26645 26191 25662 25049 24445 23815 23212 22583
2150 28037 27621 27225 26789 26329 25824 25201 24587 23948 23335 22695
2175 28198 27777 27375 26934 26468 25985 25353 24730 24081 23458 22807
2200 28359 27932 27526 27078 26607 26120 25505 24873 24213 23581 22920
2225 28520 28088 27676 27223 26745 26253 25657 25015 24346 23704 23032
2250 28681 28244 27826 27368 26884 26385 25810 25158 24479 23827 23144
2275 28842 28399 27976 27512 27023 26517 25962 25301 24612 23950 23257
2300 29003 28555 28127 27657 27161 26650 26094 25444 24744 24073 23369
2325 29164 28710 28277 27801 27300 26782 26220 25586 24877 24196 23482
2350 29325 28866 28427 27946 27438 26915 26345 25729 25010 24319 23594
2375 29486 29021 28578 28091 27577 27047 26471 25872 25142 24442 23706
2400 (29648) 29177 28728 28235 27716 27179 26597 26012 25275 24565 23819
2425 (MAX) 29332 28879 28380 27854 27312 26723 26131 25408 24688 23931
2450 (MAX) 29488 29029 28525 27993 27444 26848 26250 25541 24811 24043
2475 (MAX) (29644) 29179 28670 28132 27577 26974 26369 25674 24934 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) 29330 28814 28270 27709 27100 26488 25806 25057 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) 29480 28958 28409 27842 27225 26607 25939 25180 (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (29630) 29103 28548 27974 27351 26726 26060 25303 (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29248 28686 28107 27477 26845 26173 (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29393 28825 28239 27603 26964 26284 (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29537 28963 28372 27728 27083 26396 (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29682) 29102 28504 27854 27202 26508 (MAT) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29241 28636 27980 27321 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29379 28769 28106 27440 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29518 28901 28231 27560 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29656) 29034 28357 27678 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29166 28483 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29299 28609 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29431 28734 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29696) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 18350 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 18970 18402 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 19590 18988 18292 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 20094 19574 18838 18123 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 20374 20073 19384 18627 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 20654 20341 19930 19131 18460 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 20933 20610 20221 19635 18928 18235 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 21212 20878 20476 20066 19395 18664 18047 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 21492 21146 20731 20306 19863 19094 18443 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 21771 21414 20985 20546 20160 19523 18838 18113 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 22035 21683 21240 20786 20387 19952 19233 18470 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 22228 21951 21495 21027 20615 20190 19628 18826 18187 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 22421 22152 21749 21267 20842 20403 20011 19183 18511 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 22614 22339 22003 21507 21070 20616 20212 19540 18834 18102 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 22808 22526 22181 21747 21297 20830 20413 19896 19158 18388 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1500 23001 22712 22360 21988 21524 21044 20614 20131 19481 18675 18055 (< MIN)
1525 23194 22899 22538 22161 21751 21257 20814 20317 19805 18961 18310 (< MIN)
1550 23387 23086 22717 22331 21979 21471 21015 20503 20068 19248 18565 (< MIN)
1575 23581 23272 22896 22501 22147 21684 21216 20689 20241 19534 18820 18095
1600 23774 23459 23074 22671 22309 21897 21417 20875 20414 19821 19075 18315
1625 23967 23646 23253 22841 22471 22080 21617 21061 20586 20058 19330 18534
1650 24160 23832 23432 23011 22633 22233 21818 21246 20759 20216 19585 18754
1675 24353 24019 23610 23181 22795 22387 22013 21432 20932 20374 19840 18974
1700 24546 24206 23789 23351 22957 22541 22159 21618 21105 20531 20053 19193
1725 24740 24393 23968 23521 23119 22694 22305 21804 21278 20689 20198 19413
1750 24933 24579 24146 23691 23282 22848 22450 21990 21450 20846 20342 19633
1775 25126 24766 24325 23861 23444 23001 22596 22129 21623 21003 20486 19853
1800 25319 24952 24504 24031 23606 23155 22741 22265 21796 21161 20630 20042
1825 25513 25139 24682 24201 23768 23309 22887 22401 21969 21319 20774 20170
1850 25706 25326 24861 24371 23930 23463 23033 22537 22104 21476 20918 20298
1875 25899 25513 25039 24541 24092 23616 23178 22674 22232 21633 21062 20427
1900 26074 25699 25218 24711 24255 23770 23324 22810 22360 21791 21206 20555
1925 26230 25886 25397 24881 24417 23924 23470 22947 22488 21948 21350 20684
1950 26385 26059 25576 25051 24579 24077 23616 23083 22615 22079 21494 20812
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 2 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1975 26541 26209 25754 25221 24741 24231 23761 23219 22743 22197 21638 20940
2000 26697 26360 25933 25391 24903 24384 23907 23355 22871 22315 21783 21069
2025 26852 26511 26090 25561 25065 24538 24052 23491 22999 22433 21926 21197
2050 27008 26662 26235 25731 25227 24692 24198 23628 23127 22550 22053 21325
2075 27164 26813 26380 25901 25390 24845 24344 23764 23255 22668 22162 21454
2100 27319 26964 26525 26058 25552 24999 24490 23900 23382 22786 22271 21582
2125 27475 27115 26670 26197 25714 25153 24635 24037 23510 22904 22380 21711
2150 27631 27265 26815 26335 25876 25306 24781 24173 23638 23021 22489 21839
2175 27786 27416 26960 26474 26031 25460 24926 24309 23766 23139 22598 21968
2200 27942 27567 27105 26613 26164 25614 25072 24445 23894 23257 22707 22073
2225 28098 27718 27250 26751 26297 25767 25218 24582 24022 23375 22815 22171
2250 28253 27869 27395 26890 26430 25921 25363 24718 24149 23493 22924 22270
2275 28409 28020 27540 27029 26563 26061 25509 24854 24277 23611 23033 22368
2300 28564 28171 27685 27168 26696 26188 25655 24990 24405 23729 23142 22466
2325 28720 28321 27830 27306 26829 26315 25801 25127 24533 23846 23251 22565
2350 28876 28472 27975 27445 26962 26442 25946 25263 24661 23964 23360 22663
2375 29032 28623 28120 27584 27095 26569 26076 25399 24789 24082 23469 22761
2400 29187 28774 28265 27722 27228 26696 26197 25535 24916 24200 23577 22859
2425 29343 28925 28410 27861 27361 26823 26319 25672 25044 24317 23686 22957
2450 29498 29076 28555 28000 27494 26950 26440 25808 25172 24435 23795 (MAT)
2475 (29654) 29227 28699 28138 27627 27077 26561 25944 25300 24553 23904 (MAT)
2500 (MAX) 29378 28845 28277 27760 27204 26682 26068 25428 24671 24013 (MAT)
2525 (MAX) 29528 28989 28416 27893 27330 26803 26182 25555 24789 24122 (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (29679) 29134 28554 28026 27457 26925 26296 25683 24907 24231 (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) 29280 28693 28159 27584 27046 26411 25811 25024 (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) 29424 28832 28292 27711 27167 26525 25939 25142 (MAT) (MAT)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) 29569 28971 28425 27838 27288 26640 26056 25260 (MAT) (MAT)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (29715) 29110 28558 27965 27409 26754 26165 25378 (MAT) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29248 28691 28092 27530 26869 26273 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29387 28824 28218 27651 26983 26382 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29525 28957 28345 27772 27097 26490 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29664) 29090 28472 27894 27212 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29223 28599 28015 27326 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29356 28726 28136 27441 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29489 28853 28257 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29622) 28980 28378 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29106 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29233 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29360 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.3 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 5° FLAPS

Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS

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[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 23539 23277 23029 22786 22560 22341 22132 21869 21558 20911 20077 18656
1025 23815 23546 23289 23040 22806 22580 22365 22141 21899 21227 20359 19127
1050 24092 23814 23550 23293 23052 22820 22597 22367 22154 21543 20641 19597
1075 24368 24083 23811 23546 23299 23059 22829 22593 22373 21858 20923 20035
1100 24644 24351 24072 23799 23544 23299 23062 22818 22592 22113 21205 20285
1125 24921 24620 24333 24052 23791 23538 23295 23044 22811 22318 21487 20534
1150 25197 24888 24594 24305 24037 23777 23527 23269 23030 22523 21769 20783
1175 25474 25157 24854 24559 24283 24017 23760 23495 23249 22728 22033 21032
1200 25750 25425 25115 24812 24529 24256 23992 23720 23468 22933 22219 21282
1225 26019 25694 25376 25065 24775 24495 24225 23946 23687 23138 22404 21531
1250 26219 25962 25636 25318 25022 24734 24457 24172 23906 23343 22590 21780
1275 26419 26168 25897 25571 25268 24974 24690 24397 24125 23548 22776 22020
1300 26619 26363 26115 25825 25514 25213 24922 24623 24345 23753 22962 22186
1325 26819 26558 26305 26057 25760 25452 25155 24848 24564 23958 23148 22352
1350 27019 26753 26496 26242 26004 25692 25387 25074 24783 24163 23333 22518
1375 27218 26948 26686 26428 26186 25931 25620 25299 25002 24368 23519 22685
1400 27419 27143 26876 26614 26367 26126 25853 25525 25221 24573 23705 22851
1425 27619 27337 27067 26799 26548 26303 26063 25751 25440 24778 23891 23017
1450 27819 27532 27257 26985 26729 26480 26236 25976 25659 24983 24077 23184
1475 28018 27727 27447 27170 26911 26656 26408 26150 25878 25188 24262 23350
1500 28218 27922 27637 27356 27091 26833 26581 26319 26073 25393 24448 23516
1525 28418 28118 27828 27542 27273 27010 26754 26487 26237 25598 24634 23683
1550 28618 28313 28018 27727 27454 27187 26927 26656 26402 25803 24820 23849
1575 28794 28508 28208 27913 27635 27364 27100 26824 26566 26006 25005 24015
1600 28956 28700 28398 28098 27816 27541 27272 26992 26730 26161 25191 24182
1625 29119 28858 28589 28284 27998 27718 27445 27160 26894 26317 25377 24348
1650 29281 29015 28762 28470 28179 27895 27618 27329 27058 26472 25563 24514
1675 29443 29173 28915 28655 28360 28072 27790 27497 27223 26627 25749 24681
1700 (29599) 29331 29068 28811 28541 28249 27963 27666 27387 26783 25934 24847
1725 (MAX) 29488 29222 28960 28716 28426 28136 27834 27551 26938 26093 25013
1750 (MAX) (29646) 29375 29110 28861 28602 28308 28002 27716 27094 26236 25179
1775 (MAX) (MAX) 29529 29259 29007 28761 28481 28171 27880 27249 26379 25346
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (29682) 29408 29152 28903 28654 28339 28044 27404 26522 25512
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29557 29297 29044 28799 28508 28209 27560 26666 25678
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29706) 29442 29186 28937 28676 28373 27716 26809 25845
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29588) 29328 29076 28813 28537 27871 26952 26008
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29469 29213 28948 28699 28026 27095 26139
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29611) 29351 29082 28830 28182 27238 26270

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit
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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29490 29217 28961 28337 27382 26401
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29628) 29351 29092 28493 27525 26531
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29486 29223 28648 27668 26662
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29620) 29354 28781 27811 26793
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29485 28905 27955 26923
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29616) 29028 28098 27054
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29153 28241 27185
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29276 28385 27316
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29401 28528 27446
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29525 28671 27577
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29649) 28789 27707
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28904 27839
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29019 27969
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29134 28100
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29248 28230
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29363 28361
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29477 28492
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29592) 28623
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28741
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28847
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28953
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29058
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29164
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29269
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29375
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29481
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29586)
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23047 22798 22560 22331 22118 21861 21525 21177 20694 19862 18558
1025 23308 23052 22806 22570 22350 22136 21866 21503 21001 20203 19023
1050 23570 23305 23052 22810 22582 22361 22132 21829 21309 20479 19489
1075 23831 23559 23299 23049 22814 22587 22350 22100 21616 20755 19955
1100 24093 23812 23545 23288 23046 22812 22569 22311 21923 21031 20223
1125 24354 24066 23791 23526 23278 23038 22787 22521 22150 21307 20470
1150 24615 24320 24037 23765 23510 23263 23005 22732 22350 21583 20717
1175 24877 24573 24283 24004 23743 23489 23224 22943 22550 21859 20964
1200 25138 24827 24530 24243 23974 23714 23442 23154 22750 22089 21211
1225 25399 25080 24775 24482 24207 23939 23661 23365 22950 22271 21458
1250 25661 25334 25022 24721 24439 24164 23879 23576 23150 22453 21705
1275 25922 25587 25268 24960 24671 24390 24098 23787 23350 22635 21952
1300 26133 25841 25514 25199 24903 24615 24316 23998 23551 22818 22133
1325 26324 26069 25760 25438 25135 24841 24535 24208 23751 23000 22298
1350 26515 26255 26005 25677 25367 25066 24753 24419 23951 23182 22463
1375 26705 26441 26186 25916 25599 25292 24971 24630 24151 23364 22628
1400 26896 26627 26367 26114 25831 25517 25190 24841 24351 23547 22793
1425 27086 26813 26548 26291 26047 25742 25408 25052 24551 23729 22957
1450 27277 26999 26730 26468 26219 25967 25626 25263 24751 23911 23123
1475 27468 27184 26911 26645 26392 26144 25845 25474 24951 24093 23288
1500 27658 27370 27092 26822 26564 26312 26047 25684 25152 24275 23452
1525 27849 27556 27273 26998 26737 26480 26211 25895 25352 24457 23617
1550 28040 27741 27454 27175 26909 26649 26375 26080 25552 24640 23782
1575 28230 27927 27635 27351 27082 26817 26539 26239 25752 24822 23947
1600 28421 28113 27817 27528 27254 26985 26703 26398 25953 25004 24112
1625 28611 28299 27998 27705 27426 27154 26867 26557 26116 25186 24277
1650 28780 28485 28179 27882 27599 27322 27031 26716 26268 25369 24442
1675 28934 28671 28360 28059 27771 27490 27194 26876 26421 25551 24607
1700 29088 28824 28542 28235 27944 27658 27358 27034 26573 25733 24772
1725 29242 28973 28716 28412 28116 27827 27522 27194 26725 25915 24937
1750 29395 29123 28861 28589 28289 27995 27686 27353 26878 26075 25102
1775 29549 29272 29007 28750 28461 28163 27850 27512 27030 26217 25267
1800 (29703) 29422 29152 28891 28633 28331 28014 27671 27183 26357 25432
1825 (MAX) 29571 29297 29033 28782 28499 28178 27830 27335 26498 25597
1850 (MAX) (29720) 29443 29174 28920 28668 28342 27989 27487 26639 25762
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (29588) 29316 29058 28807 28505 28148 27640 26780 25927
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29457 29196 28941 28669 28308 27792 26921 26072
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29599) 29334 29075 28804 28467 27944 27062 26202

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29472 29210 28935 28626 28097 27203 26332
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29610) 29344 29066 28766 28249 27344 26461
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29478 29196 28893 28401 27485 26592
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29613) 29327 29019 28554 27626 26721
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29457 29146 28703 27767 26851
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29588) 29273 28825 27908 26981
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29400 28946 28049 27111
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29527 29068 28190 27241
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29655) 29189 28331 27370
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29311 28472 27500
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29433 28613 27630
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29554 28741 27760
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29676) 28854 27890
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28967 28020
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29080 28149
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29193 28279
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29306 28409
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29419 28539
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29532 28669
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29645) 28778
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28883
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28988
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29093
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29198
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29303
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29408
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29513
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29618)
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 22575 22339 22111 21842 21529 21231 20953 20551 19548 18401 (< MIN)
1025 22821 22578 22344 22124 21869 21559 21270 20852 20031 18858 (< MIN)
1050 23068 22817 22575 22349 22134 21888 21588 21153 20300 19316 18069
1075 23314 23056 22807 22574 22352 22139 21905 21455 20570 19774 18468
1100 23561 23295 23039 22799 22571 22351 22144 21756 20839 20122 18866
1125 23808 23535 23271 23024 22790 22563 22350 22037 21108 20366 19264
1150 24055 23774 23503 23249 23008 22776 22556 22234 21377 20610 19662
1175 24301 24013 23735 23474 23226 22987 22762 22431 21646 20853 20033
1200 24548 24252 23967 23699 23445 23200 22968 22628 21915 21096 20249
1225 24794 24491 24198 23924 23663 23411 23174 22825 22121 21340 20465
1250 25041 24731 24431 24149 23882 23624 23380 23022 22300 21583 20681
1275 25288 24970 24662 24374 24100 23836 23586 23219 22478 21827 20898
1300 25534 25209 24894 24599 24319 24048 23792 23416 22656 22047 21114
1325 25781 25449 25126 24824 24537 24260 23998 23612 22834 22209 21330
1350 26020 25688 25358 25049 24756 24472 24203 23809 23013 22372 21546
1375 26202 25927 25590 25274 24974 24684 24409 24007 23191 22535 21763
1400 26383 26123 25822 25499 25193 24896 24615 24203 23369 22697 21979
1425 26564 26300 26040 25724 25411 25108 24821 24400 23548 22860 22131
1450 26746 26476 26212 25949 25630 25320 25027 24597 23726 23023 22277
1475 26927 26653 26384 26130 25848 25532 25233 24794 23904 23186 22422
1500 27109 26830 26557 26298 26050 25744 25439 24991 24082 23348 22568
1525 27291 27007 26729 26466 26214 25956 25645 25188 24260 23511 22714
1550 27472 27184 26901 26634 26378 26127 25850 25385 24438 23674 22859
1575 27653 27360 27074 26802 26542 26286 26043 25582 24617 23836 23005
1600 27835 27537 27246 26970 26705 26446 26199 25779 24795 23999 23151
1625 28016 27714 27418 27138 26870 26606 26355 25976 24973 24162 23296
1650 28198 27891 27590 27306 27033 26766 26511 26132 25151 24325 23442
1675 28379 28068 27763 27474 27197 26926 26667 26282 25330 24487 23587
1700 28561 28245 27935 27642 27361 27086 26823 26432 25508 24650 23734
1725 28732 28422 28108 27810 27525 27246 26979 26583 25686 24813 23879
1750 28877 28599 28280 27978 27689 27405 27135 26733 25864 24975 24025
1775 29023 28758 28452 28146 27853 27565 27291 26883 26033 25138 24170
1800 29169 28900 28625 28314 28017 27725 27447 27033 26171 25301 24316
1825 29314 29042 28775 28482 28181 27885 27603 27184 26309 25464 24462
1850 29460 29183 28913 28651 28345 28045 27759 27334 26448 25626 24607
1875 (29605) 29325 29051 28792 28509 28205 27915 27484 26586 25789 24753
1900 (MAX) 29466 29188 28927 28672 28365 28071 27635 26725 25952 24899
1925 (MAX) (29608) 29326 29061 28807 28525 28227 27785 26863 26090 25044

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1950 (MAX) (MAX) 29464 29195 28937 28685 28383 27935 27002 26218 25190
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (29602) 29329 29068 28813 28539 28086 27140 26347 25336
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29463 29199 28941 28694 28236 27278 26475 25481
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29598) 29330 29068 28818 28386 27417 26603 25627
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29460 29196 28943 28537 27555 26732 25772
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29591) 29323 29067 28687 27693 26860 25918
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29451 29192 28807 27832 26989 26051
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29578) 29316 28927 27970 27117 26169
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29441 29047 28108 27246 26286
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29565 29167 28247 27374 26403
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29690) 29287 28386 27502 26520
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29407 28524 27631 26638
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29527 28662 27759 26755
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29647) 28778 27888 26872
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28890 28016 26990
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29001 28144 27107
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29112 28273 27224
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29223 28401 27341
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29334 28529 27459
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29445 28658 27576
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29556 28768 27693
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29667) 28872 27811
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28976 27928
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29080 28045
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29184 28162
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29288 28280
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29392 28397
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29496 28514
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29600) (MAT)
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22359 22124 21847 21517 21213 20918 20642 20340 19321 18142 (< MIN)
1025 22599 22356 22127 21857 21541 21234 20947 20633 19823 18586 (< MIN)
1050 22839 22588 22352 22126 21868 21550 21252 20926 20171 19031 (< MIN)
1075 23078 22820 22577 22344 22126 21866 21557 21219 20434 19475 18356
1100 23318 23053 22802 22562 22338 22118 21862 21511 20698 19919 18749
1125 23558 23285 23027 22781 22550 22323 22108 21804 20963 20194 19142
1150 23798 23517 23252 22999 22761 22528 22307 22063 21227 20431 19535
1175 24038 23749 23478 23217 22973 22733 22507 22255 21491 20669 19928
1200 24278 23982 23703 23435 23185 22938 22705 22447 21755 20906 20174
1225 24517 24214 23928 23654 23396 23143 22904 22639 22013 21143 20388
1250 24757 24447 24153 23872 23608 23349 23103 22831 22188 21381 20602
1275 24997 24679 24378 24090 23820 23554 23302 23023 22363 21618 20816
1300 25237 24911 24603 24308 24031 23759 23501 23215 22538 21855 21030
1325 25477 25143 24828 24526 24243 23964 23700 23407 22713 22062 21243
1350 25717 25376 25053 24745 24454 24169 23899 23599 22888 22221 21457
1375 25957 25608 25278 24963 24666 24374 24098 23791 23064 22380 21671
1400 26145 25840 25503 25181 24878 24579 24297 23983 23239 22539 21885
1425 26322 26054 25728 25400 25089 24784 24496 24175 23414 22697 22066
1450 26500 26226 25953 25618 25301 24990 24695 24367 23589 22857 22210
1475 26677 26399 26133 25836 25513 25195 24894 24559 23765 23015 22354
1500 26854 26571 26301 26041 25724 25400 25093 24751 23940 23174 22498
1525 27031 26744 26470 26204 25936 25605 25292 24943 24115 23333 22643
1550 27209 26916 26637 26368 26111 25811 25491 25135 24291 23492 22787
1575 27386 27089 26806 26532 26271 26011 25690 25327 24466 23651 22931
1600 27563 27262 26974 26695 26431 26167 25889 25519 24641 23810 23075
1625 27740 27434 27142 26859 26590 26323 26067 25711 24816 23969 23219
1650 27917 27607 27310 27023 26750 26478 26219 25904 24991 24128 23363
1675 28095 27779 27478 27187 26910 26634 26370 26073 25166 24287 23507
1700 28272 27952 27646 27350 27069 26789 26522 26220 25342 24446 23651
1725 28450 28124 27814 27514 27228 26945 26673 26368 25517 24605 23795
1750 28626 28297 27982 27678 27388 27101 26825 26515 25692 24764 23939
1775 28781 28470 28150 27842 27548 27256 26977 26662 25867 24923 24084
1800 28923 28642 28318 28005 27707 27411 27128 26809 26033 25082 24228
1825 29065 28789 28486 28169 27867 27567 27280 26956 26169 25241 24372
1850 29207 28927 28655 28333 28027 27722 27432 27103 26306 25400 24516
1875 29349 29065 28796 28497 28186 27878 27583 27251 26442 25559 24660
1900 29490 29203 28930 28660 28346 28034 27735 27398 26579 25718 24804
1925 (29632) 29341 29064 28797 28506 28189 27887 27545 26715 25876 24948

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1950 (MAX) 29479 29198 28928 28665 28345 28038 27692 26852 26028 25092
1975 (MAX) (29617) 29333 29058 28797 28500 28190 27839 26989 26154 25237
2000 (MAX) (MAX) 29467 29189 28925 28656 28341 27986 27125 26280 25381
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (29601) 29320 29052 28787 28493 28134 27262 26406 25525
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29450 29179 28911 28645 28281 27398 26532 25669
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29581) 29307 29035 28775 28428 27534 26658 25813
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29434 29159 28895 28575 27671 26784 25957
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29561 29283 29017 28716 27807 26910 26082
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29689) 29407 29138 28834 27944 27036 26198
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29531 29259 28951 28080 27162 26314
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29656) 29379 29069 28217 27287 26431
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29501 29187 28353 27414 26547
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29621) 29304 28489 27540 26663
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29422 28626 27665 26779
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29540 28748 27791 26896
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29657) 28858 27917 27012
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28968 28044 27128
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29078 28169 27244
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29188 28295 27360
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29297 28421 27477
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29407 28547 27593
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29517 28673 27709
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29627) 28778 27826
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28881 27942
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28983 28058
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29086 28175
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29188 28291
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29291 28407
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29393 28523
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29496 28640
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29598) 28744
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21873 21529 21205 20901 20615 20339 20083 19035 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22144 21870 21532 21217 20918 20632 20366 19524 18354 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22370 22135 21859 21532 21222 20924 20648 20006 18787 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22595 22353 22120 21847 21526 21217 20930 20263 19220 18151 (< MIN)
1100 22821 22571 22332 22105 21830 21510 21212 20522 19653 18534 (< MIN)
1125 23047 22790 22543 22310 22087 21803 21495 20779 20046 18917 (< MIN)
1150 23273 23008 22755 22515 22286 22062 21777 21037 20278 19301 18167
1175 23498 23227 22966 22719 22484 22254 22039 21295 20510 19684 18500
1200 23724 23445 23177 22924 22683 22446 22225 21553 20742 20037 18833
1225 23949 23664 23389 23129 22881 22638 22410 21810 20974 20246 19166
1250 24175 23882 23601 23333 23079 22830 22596 22045 21207 20455 19499
1275 24401 24101 23812 23538 23278 23022 22782 22216 21439 20664 19832
1300 24626 24320 24023 23743 23476 23214 22968 22388 21671 20874 20092
1325 24852 24538 24235 23948 23674 23406 23154 22559 21903 21083 20278
1350 25078 24756 24446 24153 23873 23598 23340 22731 22090 21292 20464
1375 25303 24975 24658 24357 24071 23790 23526 22902 22246 21502 20650
1400 25529 25193 24869 24562 24269 23982 23712 23074 22402 21711 20836
1425 25755 25412 25081 24767 24468 24174 23898 23245 22557 21920 21023
1450 25980 25630 25292 24972 24666 24366 24084 23416 22713 22087 21209
1475 26153 25849 25503 25176 24864 24558 24270 23588 22869 22228 21395
1500 26322 26050 25715 25381 25063 24750 24456 23759 23025 22370 21581
1525 26490 26214 25927 25586 25261 24942 24642 23930 23180 22511 21767
1550 26659 26378 26104 25791 25459 25134 24828 24102 23336 22652 21954
1575 26827 26542 26264 25996 25658 25326 25014 24273 23492 22794 22095
1600 26996 26706 26423 26152 25856 25518 25200 24445 23647 22935 22221
1625 27164 26870 26583 26307 26041 25710 25386 24616 23803 23076 22347
1650 27332 27034 26742 26462 26193 25902 25571 24788 23959 23217 22473
1675 27501 27198 26901 26617 26344 26072 25757 24959 24115 23358 22599
1700 27669 27362 27061 26773 26495 26219 25943 25131 24270 23500 22726
1725 27838 27526 27221 26928 26647 26366 26099 25302 24426 23641 22852
1750 28006 27690 27380 27083 26798 26513 26243 25473 24582 23782 22978
1775 28175 27854 27540 27239 26949 26661 26386 25645 24737 23924 23104
1800 28343 28017 27699 27394 27100 26808 26529 25816 24893 24065 23230
1825 28511 28181 27859 27550 27251 26955 26673 25987 25048 24206 23357
1850 28680 28345 28018 27705 27403 27102 26816 26124 25205 24347 23483
1875 28816 28509 28178 27860 27554 27249 26959 26258 25360 24488 23609
1900 28951 28673 28337 28015 27705 27396 27103 26392 25516 24630 23735
1925 29085 28807 28497 28171 27856 27544 27246 26526 25672 24771 23861

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1950 29220 28938 28656 28326 28007 27691 27390 26660 25827 24912 23988
1975 29354 29069 28790 28481 28159 27838 27533 26794 25983 25053 24114
2000 29489 29199 28917 28636 28310 27985 27676 26928 26110 25195 24240
2025 (29623) 29330 29045 28771 28461 28132 27820 27062 26234 25336 24366
2050 (MAX) 29461 29172 28895 28612 28279 27963 27196 26358 25477 24492
2075 (MAX) (29591) 29299 29019 28748 28427 28106 27331 26482 25619 24618
2100 (MAX) (MAX) 29426 29143 28869 28574 28250 27464 26606 25760 24745
2125 (MAX) (MAX) 29554 29267 28990 28715 28393 27599 26730 25901 24871
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (29681) 29391 29111 28832 28536 27732 26853 26034 24997
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29515 29232 28950 28680 27867 26977 26148 25123
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29639) 29352 29068 28797 28000 27101 26263 25249
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29473 29185 28911 28135 27225 26377 25376
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 29303 29026 28269 27349 26492 25502
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29421 29141 28403 27473 26606 25628
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29538 29256 28537 27596 26720 25754
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29656) 29370 28671 27720 26835 25880
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29485 28782 27844 26949 26006
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29600) 28890 27968 27063 26110
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28998 28092 27178 26214
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29106 28216 27292 26319
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29214 28340 27407 26423
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29322 28464 27521 26527
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29431 28587 27635 26632
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29539 28707 27750 26736
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29647) 28808 27864 26841
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28909 27979 26945
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29010 28093 27049
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29111 28207 27154
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29212 28322 27258
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29313 28436 27363
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29414 28550 (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29515 28665 (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29616) 28764 (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28858 (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21554 21223 20912 20609 20332 20028 19514 18560 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 21895 21551 21227 20913 20625 20308 20013 19026 18153 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22151 21879 21543 21217 20918 20588 20281 19491 18577 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22370 22134 21859 21520 21210 20868 20550 19957 19000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22589 22346 22113 21824 21502 21148 20818 20224 19423 18292 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22808 22557 22318 22083 21795 21428 21086 20471 19846 18664 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23027 22769 22523 22281 22057 21708 21355 20718 20145 19035 18086 (< MIN)
1175 23246 22981 22728 22479 22249 21988 21623 20966 20372 19407 18415 (< MIN)
1200 23465 23193 22933 22678 22441 22176 21891 21213 20600 19779 18744 (< MIN)
1225 23684 23405 23138 22876 22632 22361 22106 21460 20827 20083 19073 (< MIN)
1250 23903 23616 23343 23074 22824 22546 22283 21707 21055 20287 19402 18227
1275 24122 23829 23548 23272 23016 22730 22461 21954 21283 20491 19731 18508
1300 24341 24041 23753 23470 23208 22915 22639 22134 21510 20695 20034 18787
1325 24560 24252 23958 23669 23400 23099 22817 22299 21738 20899 20218 19067
1350 24779 24464 24163 23867 23592 23284 22995 22464 21965 21103 20402 19348
1375 24998 24676 24368 24066 23783 23469 23172 22629 22130 21307 20586 19628
1400 25217 24888 24573 24264 23975 23653 23350 22794 22282 21511 20771 19907
1425 25436 25100 24778 24462 24167 23838 23528 22959 22435 21715 20955 20108
1450 25655 25312 24983 24660 24359 24022 23706 23124 22588 21919 21140 20270
1475 25874 25523 25188 24858 24550 24207 23884 23289 22741 22083 21324 20432
1500 26070 25735 25393 25057 24742 24392 24061 23454 22894 22221 21509 20594
1525 26234 25947 25598 25255 24934 24576 24239 23619 23047 22359 21693 20756
1550 26398 26120 25803 25453 25126 24761 24417 23784 23200 22497 21877 20917
1575 26563 26280 26006 25651 25318 24946 24594 23949 23352 22634 22042 21079
1600 26727 26439 26162 25850 25510 25130 24772 24114 23505 22772 22167 21241
1625 26891 26599 26317 26036 25702 25315 24950 24279 23658 22910 22292 21403
1650 27055 26759 26472 26187 25894 25500 25128 24444 23811 23048 22417 21564
1675 27219 26919 26628 26339 26065 25684 25306 24609 23964 23186 22542 21726
1700 27384 27078 26783 26490 26212 25869 25483 24774 24117 23324 22667 21888
1725 27548 27238 26939 26641 26359 26041 25661 24939 24270 23462 22792 22034
1750 27712 27398 27094 26792 26506 26184 25839 25104 24423 23600 22917 22144
1775 27876 27558 27250 26943 26654 26326 26013 25269 24575 23737 23042 22253
1800 28040 27717 27405 27094 26801 26469 26151 25434 24728 23875 23167 22364
1825 28205 27877 27561 27246 26948 26611 26289 25599 24881 24013 23292 22473
1850 28369 28037 27716 27397 27095 26754 26427 25764 25034 24151 23417 22583
1875 28533 28197 27871 27548 27242 26896 26565 25929 25187 24289 23542 22693
1900 28696 28357 28027 27699 27389 27038 26704 26074 25340 24427 23667 22803
1925 28827 28516 28182 27850 27536 27181 26842 26204 25493 24565 23792 22913

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1950 28958 28676 28338 28001 27683 27324 26979 26334 25645 24702 23917 23023
1975 29089 28806 28493 28152 27830 27466 27118 26463 25798 24840 24042 23133
2000 29220 28934 28649 28304 27977 27609 27256 26593 25951 24978 24167 23243
2025 29351 29061 28781 28455 28124 27751 27394 26723 26083 25116 24292 23353
2050 29482 29188 28905 28606 28272 27893 27532 26853 26205 25254 24418 23463
2075 (29613) 29316 29029 28743 28419 28036 27670 26983 26327 25392 24542 23572
2100 (MAX) 29443 29153 28864 28566 28179 27808 27113 26449 25530 24667 23683
2125 (MAX) 29571 29277 28985 28708 28321 27947 27243 26571 25668 24793 23792
2150 (MAX) (29698) 29401 29105 28826 28464 28084 27372 26693 25806 24917 23902
2175 (MAX) (MAX) 29525 29226 28943 28606 28223 27502 26815 25943 25043 24012
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (29649) 29347 29061 28737 28361 27632 26937 26066 25168 24122
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29467 29178 28851 28499 27762 27059 26178 25293 24232
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29588) 29296 28965 28637 27892 27181 26290 25418 24342
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29413 29079 28758 28022 27303 26402 25543 24452
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29531 29193 28869 28152 27425 26515 25668 24562
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29649) 29308 28980 28281 27547 26627 25793 24672
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29422 29091 28411 27669 26739 25918 24782
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29536 29202 28541 27791 26851 26036 24892
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29650) 29313 28671 27913 26963 26139 25002
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29424 28779 28035 27075 26243 25112
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 28885 28157 27187 26346 25221
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29646) 28990 28279 27300 26450 25332
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29095 28401 27412 26554 25441
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29200 28523 27524 26657 25551
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29305 28645 27636 26761 25661
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29410 28753 27748 26865 25771
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29515 28852 27860 26968 25881
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29620) 28952 27972 27072 25991
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29052 28085 27175 26086
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29152 28197 27279 (MAT)
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29251 28309 27383 (MAT)
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29351 28421 27486 (MAT)
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29451 28533 27590 (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29550 28646 (MAT) (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29650) 28746 (MAT) (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28839 (MAT) (MAT)
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28933 (MAT) (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 20937 20626 20333 20054 19619 19115 18179 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 21254 20931 20626 20335 20071 19607 18625 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 21571 21235 20918 20616 20342 20052 19071 18188 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21887 21539 21211 20897 20612 20311 19517 18592 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22132 21844 21503 21178 20883 20571 19964 18996 18084 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22338 22096 21796 21459 21153 20830 20219 19400 18446 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22543 22295 22057 21740 21424 21089 20457 19804 18807 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22749 22493 22249 22014 21695 21349 20695 20113 19169 18163 (< MIN)
1200 22954 22692 22441 22199 21965 21609 20933 20332 19531 18481 (< MIN)
1225 23160 22891 22633 22384 22156 21868 21172 20551 19893 18799 (< MIN)
1250 23366 23089 22825 22570 22335 22085 21410 20769 20140 19116 18138
1275 23571 23288 23017 22755 22514 22257 21648 20988 20340 19434 18414
1300 23777 23487 23209 22940 22693 22429 21886 21207 20539 19752 18690
1325 23982 23685 23401 23125 22873 22602 22083 21426 20739 20039 18966
1350 24188 23884 23592 23310 23052 22775 22243 21645 20938 20218 19242
1375 24393 24083 23784 23496 23231 22947 22402 21864 21138 20397 19519
1400 24599 24281 23976 23681 23410 23119 22561 22056 21337 20576 19794
1425 24804 24480 24168 23866 23589 23292 22721 22203 21537 20756 20041
1450 25010 24678 24359 24051 23768 23465 22880 22350 21736 20935 20200
1475 25216 24877 24551 24237 23948 23637 23040 22497 21936 21114 20361
1500 25421 25076 24743 24422 24127 23809 23199 22645 22091 21293 20521
1525 25627 25274 24935 24607 24306 23982 23359 22792 22226 21472 20680
1550 25832 25473 25127 24792 24485 24154 23519 22940 22361 21652 20840
1575 26029 25672 25319 24978 24664 24327 23678 23087 22496 21831 21001
1600 26184 25870 25511 25163 24843 24499 23837 23235 22631 22007 21161
1625 26340 26052 25703 25348 25023 24672 23997 23382 22766 22128 21320
1650 26496 26204 25894 25533 25202 24844 24156 23529 22901 22250 21480
1675 26652 26355 26066 25718 25381 25017 24316 23677 23035 22371 21641
1700 26808 26507 26213 25904 25560 25189 24475 23824 23171 22493 21800
1725 26964 26658 26360 26069 25739 25362 24635 23971 23305 22614 21960
1750 27119 26809 26507 26212 25918 25534 24794 24119 23440 22736 22082
1775 27275 26961 26654 26354 26075 25707 24954 24266 23575 22858 22190
1800 27431 27112 26802 26497 26215 25879 25113 24413 23710 22979 22299
1825 27587 27263 26949 26640 26353 26040 25273 24561 23845 23101 22408
1850 27742 27415 27096 26783 26492 26175 25432 24708 23980 23222 22516
1875 27898 27566 27243 26926 26632 26309 25591 24856 24115 23344 22625
1900 28054 27718 27390 27069 26770 26444 25751 25003 24250 23466 22734
1925 28210 27869 27537 27212 26910 26579 25911 25151 24384 23587 22842

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1950 28366 28020 27684 27355 27048 26714 26055 25298 24520 23709 22951
1975 28521 28172 27831 27497 27187 26848 26182 25445 24654 23831 23059
2000 28677 28323 27978 27640 27326 26983 26308 25592 24789 23952 23168
2025 28804 28475 28125 27783 27465 27118 26434 25740 24924 24074 23277
2050 28928 28626 28273 27926 27605 27253 26561 25887 25059 24195 23386
2075 29053 28760 28420 28069 27743 27387 26687 26028 25194 24317 23494
2100 29177 28880 28567 28212 27883 27522 26813 26146 25329 24438 23603
2125 29301 29002 28709 28355 28021 27657 26940 26265 25464 24560 23712
2150 29426 29122 28826 28498 28160 27791 27066 26383 25599 24682 23821
2175 29550 29243 28944 28641 28299 27926 27192 26501 25733 24803 23929
2200 (29674) 29364 29061 28765 28438 28061 27319 26620 25869 24925 24038
2225 (MAX) 29485 29179 28879 28577 28196 27445 26738 26003 25046 24146
2250 (MAX) (29605) 29297 28994 28711 28330 27571 26857 26113 25168 24255
2275 (MAX) (MAX) 29414 29108 28822 28465 27697 26975 26223 25289 24364
2300 (MAX) (MAX) 29532 29222 28934 28600 27824 27093 26333 25411 24472
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (29649) 29337 29046 28726 27950 27212 26443 25533 24581
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29452 29157 28834 28076 27330 26554 25654 24690
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29566 29269 28943 28203 27448 26664 25776 24799
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29680) 29380 29051 28329 27567 26774 25898 24907
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29492 29160 28455 27686 26884 26016 25016
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29604) 29268 28582 27804 26994 26117 25125
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29377 28704 27922 27105 26218 25233
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29485 28807 28041 27215 26319 25342
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 28910 28159 27325 26421 25450
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29012 28278 27435 26522 25559
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29115 28396 27546 26623 25668
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29217 28514 27656 26725 25777
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29320 28633 27766 26826 25885
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29423 28740 27876 26927 25994
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29525 28837 27986 27029 26087
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29628) 28935 28096 27130 26180
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29032 28206 27231 26272
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29130 28317 27333 (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29227 28427 27434 (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29324 28537 27535 (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29421 28647 27637 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29519 28746 (MAT) (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29616) 28838 (MAT) (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28930 (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29022 (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 20351 20066 19598 19114 18587 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20645 20348 20059 19605 19054 18236 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20938 20630 20329 20051 19521 18664 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21231 20911 20599 20311 19988 19091 18216 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 21524 21192 20869 20570 20241 19518 18602 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 21817 21474 21139 20830 20489 19946 18989 18191 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22072 21756 21410 21089 20737 20200 19375 18541 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22264 22024 21680 21348 20985 20430 19761 18891 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22457 22210 21950 21608 21232 20659 20080 19241 18256 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22649 22395 22145 21867 21480 20889 20291 19591 18564 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22841 22581 22325 22084 21728 21118 20502 19941 18871 18001 (< MIN)
1275 23033 22766 22503 22257 21975 21347 20713 20161 19179 18271 (< MIN)
1300 23225 22952 22682 22429 22149 21577 20923 20356 19487 18541 (< MIN)
1325 23418 23137 22861 22601 22314 21806 21134 20550 19794 18811 (< MIN)
1350 23610 23323 23040 22774 22479 22024 21345 20744 20058 19081 18118
1375 23802 23509 23219 22947 22645 22178 21555 20938 20232 19351 18349
1400 23995 23694 23398 23119 22810 22332 21766 21132 20406 19621 18580
1425 24187 23880 23577 23291 22976 22486 21977 21326 20581 19891 18811
1450 24379 24065 23755 23464 23141 22640 22126 21520 20756 20093 19042
1475 24571 24251 23934 23636 23306 22794 22268 21714 20930 20250 19272
1500 24764 24436 24113 23809 23472 22948 22411 21908 21105 20407 19503
1525 24956 24622 24292 23981 23637 23102 22553 22069 21279 20565 19734
1550 25148 24807 24471 24154 23802 23256 22695 22200 21454 20722 19965
1575 25341 24993 24650 24326 23968 23410 22837 22332 21628 20879 20117
1600 25532 25178 24828 24499 24133 23564 22979 22463 21803 21036 20256
1625 25725 25364 25008 24671 24298 23718 23122 22595 21978 21193 20395
1650 25917 25549 25186 24843 24464 23872 23264 22726 22103 21350 20534
1675 26084 25735 25365 25016 24629 24027 23406 22857 22221 21507 20673
1700 26231 25920 25544 25189 24794 24180 23548 22989 22340 21665 20811
1725 26378 26081 25723 25361 24960 24335 23690 23120 22458 21822 20950
1750 26526 26225 25902 25533 25125 24489 23832 23251 22577 21979 21089
1775 26673 26368 26063 25706 25291 24643 23974 23383 22695 22092 21228
1800 26821 26511 26202 25878 25456 24797 24117 23514 22814 22199 21367
1825 26968 26654 26340 26040 25621 24951 24259 23646 22932 22306 21506
1850 27116 26797 26479 26174 25786 25105 24401 23777 23051 22412 21645
1875 27262 26940 26618 26309 25952 25259 24543 23909 23169 22519 21783
1900 27410 27083 26757 26444 26092 25413 24685 24040 23288 22626 21922
1925 27557 27226 26896 26578 26222 25567 24828 24171 23406 22732 22041

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1950 27705 27369 27034 26713 26353 25721 24970 24303 23525 22839 22135
1975 27852 27512 27173 26848 26483 25875 25112 24434 23643 22946 22229
2000 28000 27655 27312 26983 26612 26023 25254 24565 23762 23053 22324
2025 28147 27799 27451 27117 26743 26146 25396 24697 23880 23160 22418
2050 28294 27942 27590 27252 26873 26269 25538 24828 23998 23266 22512
2075 28441 28085 27728 27387 27003 26391 25680 24960 24117 23373 22606
2100 28589 28228 27867 27521 27133 26514 25823 25091 24236 23480 22700
2125 28727 28371 28006 27656 27263 26637 25965 25222 24354 23587 22795
2150 28845 28514 28145 27790 27393 26759 26086 25354 24472 23693 22888
2175 28963 28657 28284 27925 27523 26882 26202 25485 24591 23800 22983
2200 29080 28778 28422 28060 27653 27005 26316 25616 24710 23907 23077
2225 29198 28893 28561 28195 27784 27128 26432 25748 24828 24013 23171
2250 29316 29007 28698 28329 27914 27251 26546 25879 24946 24120 23265
2275 29433 29122 28809 28464 28044 27374 26661 26009 25065 24227 23359
2300 29551 29237 28921 28599 28174 27497 26776 26117 25184 24334 23454
2325 (29669) 29351 29032 28725 28304 27619 26891 26224 25302 24441 23548
2350 (MAX) 29466 29144 28833 28434 27742 27006 26332 25420 24547 23642
2375 (MAX) (29580) 29255 28942 28564 27865 27121 26440 25539 24654 23736
2400 (MAX) (MAX) 29366 29051 28693 27987 27236 26548 25657 24761 23830
2425 (MAX) (MAX) 29478 29159 28798 28110 27351 26656 25776 24868 23924
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (29589) 29267 28904 28233 27466 26764 25894 24974 24019
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29376 29009 28356 27581 26871 26011 25081 24113
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29485 29114 28479 27696 26979 26110 25188 24207
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 29219 28602 27811 27087 26209 25294 24301
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29325 28718 27926 27195 26308 25401 24395
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29430 28818 28041 27303 26407 25508 24490
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 28918 28156 27411 26507 25615 24584
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29640) 29018 28271 27519 26606 25722 24678
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29119 28386 27626 26705 25828 24772
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29219 28501 27734 26804 25935 24866
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29319 28616 27842 26904 26036 24960
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29419 28724 27950 27003 26127 25054
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29519 28819 28058 27102 26218 (MAT)
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29619) 28914 28166 27201 26309 (MAT)
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29009 28274 27301 26401 (MAT)
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29104 28382 27399 26492 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29199 28489 27499 (MAT) (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29294 28597 27598 (MAT) (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29389 28703 27697 (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29484 28793 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29579) 28884 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28974 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20092 19637 19148 18699 18033 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20374 20080 19641 19171 18471 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20657 20351 20071 19643 18910 18168 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20939 20622 20331 20061 19349 18572 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 21222 20894 20591 20311 19788 18975 18250 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 21505 21165 20851 20561 20121 19378 18621 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 21787 21436 21112 20811 20356 19781 18990 18167 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22046 21707 21372 21062 20591 20100 19360 18499 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22232 21978 21632 21312 20825 20318 19730 18832 18073 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22418 22165 21892 21562 21060 20537 20054 19165 18372 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22604 22344 22101 21813 21295 20755 20258 19498 18672 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22790 22523 22274 22042 21529 20974 20461 19831 18971 18063 (< MIN)
1300 22976 22702 22447 22209 21764 21192 20664 20091 19270 18324 (< MIN)
1325 23162 22882 22620 22375 21999 21411 20867 20278 19569 18584 (< MIN)
1350 23348 23061 22793 22542 22156 21629 21070 20464 19869 18845 18036
1375 23535 23241 22966 22709 22314 21847 21274 20650 20096 19106 18264
1400 23721 23420 23139 22876 22471 22044 21477 20836 20266 19366 18491
1425 23907 23600 23312 23043 22629 22191 21680 21022 20437 19627 18718
1450 24093 23779 23484 23210 22786 22338 21883 21208 20608 19888 18945
1475 24279 23958 23657 23377 22943 22486 22058 21394 20778 20087 19173
1500 24465 24138 23830 23543 23101 22633 22195 21581 20949 20239 19400
1525 24652 24317 24003 23710 23258 22780 22333 21767 21119 20392 19627
1550 24838 24496 24176 23877 23415 22927 22470 21953 21290 20545 19854
1575 25024 24676 24349 24044 23572 23074 22607 22094 21461 20698 20049
1600 25210 24855 24522 24211 23730 23221 22745 22220 21632 20851 20186
1625 25396 25034 24695 24378 23887 23368 22882 22346 21803 21004 20323
1650 25582 25214 24868 24545 24045 23515 23019 22473 21973 21157 20460
1675 25768 25393 25041 24711 24202 23662 23157 22599 22097 21309 20597
1700 25954 25573 25214 24878 24359 23809 23294 22725 22214 21462 20735
1725 26108 25752 25386 25045 24517 23956 23431 22851 22329 21615 20872
1750 26251 25932 25560 25212 24674 24104 23568 22977 22445 21768 21009
1775 26395 26086 25733 25379 24831 24251 23705 23103 22561 21921 21146
1800 26539 26225 25905 25546 24989 24398 23843 23230 22677 22050 21283
1825 26682 26364 26061 25713 25146 24545 23980 23356 22793 22154 21421
1850 26826 26503 26196 25879 25303 24692 24117 23482 22909 22258 21558
1875 26969 26642 26331 26036 25461 24839 24255 23608 23025 22361 21695
1900 27112 26782 26466 26168 25618 24986 24392 23734 23141 22465 21832
1925 27256 26920 26601 26299 25776 25133 24529 23861 23256 22569 21969

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1950 27399 27060 26736 26430 25933 25280 24667 23987 23372 22673 22072
1975 27543 27199 26871 26561 26071 25427 24804 24113 23488 22776 22165
2000 27686 27338 27006 26692 26197 25575 24941 24239 23604 22880 22258
2025 27830 27477 27141 26823 26321 25722 25078 24365 23720 22984 22350
2050 27973 27616 27276 26954 26446 25869 25215 24491 23836 23088 22443
2075 28117 27756 27411 27085 26571 26012 25353 24618 23952 23192 22536
2100 28260 27895 27546 27216 26696 26131 25490 24744 24068 23296 22629
2125 28404 28034 27681 27347 26821 26249 25627 24870 24184 23400 22722
2150 28547 28173 27816 27478 26946 26367 25765 24996 24300 23503 22816
2175 28690 28312 27951 27609 27071 26485 25902 25122 24416 23607 22909
2200 28805 28451 28086 27741 27196 26604 26032 25249 24531 23711 23002
2225 28920 28590 28221 27872 27321 26722 26143 25375 24648 23815 23095
2250 29035 28722 28356 28003 27446 26840 26256 25501 24763 23919 23188
2275 29150 28833 28491 28134 27570 26959 26367 25627 24879 24022 23281
2300 29265 28945 28626 28265 27696 27077 26479 25753 24995 24126 23374
2325 29379 29056 28747 28396 27820 27195 26591 25879 25111 24230 23467
2350 29495 29168 28856 28527 27946 27313 26703 26005 25227 24334 23560
2375 (29609) 29280 28964 28658 28070 27431 26814 26109 25343 24437 23653
2400 (MAX) 29391 29073 28770 28196 27550 26926 26213 25459 24541 23746
2425 (MAX) 29503 29182 28876 28320 27668 27038 26318 25575 24645 23839
2450 (MAX) (29614) 29291 28982 28445 27786 27150 26422 25690 24749 23932
2475 (MAX) (MAX) 29399 29088 28570 27904 27262 26527 25806 24853 24025
2500 (MAX) (MAX) 29508 29193 28694 28023 27373 26631 25922 24956 24118
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (29617) 29300 28796 28141 27485 26735 26032 25060 24211
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29405 28897 28259 27597 26840 26129 25164 24304
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29511 28999 28377 27708 26944 26227 25268 24397
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29617) 29101 28495 27820 27049 26324 25372 24490
2625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29203 28614 27932 27153 26422 25476 24583
2650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29304 28724 28044 27258 26520 25580 24676
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29406 28822 28156 27362 26617 25683 24769
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29507 28919 28267 27466 26714 25787 24862
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29609) 29016 28379 27570 26812 25891 24955
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29113 28491 27675 26909 25995 25048
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29210 28602 27780 27007 26085 25141
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29307 28710 27884 27104 26174 25234
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29405 28803 27988 27202 26263 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29502 28896 28093 27299 26352 (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29599) 28989 28197 27397 26441 (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29082 28301 27494 26531 (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29175 28406 27591 (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29268 28510 27689 (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29361 28615 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29454 28714 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29547 28803 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29640) 28891 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 19177 18692 18240 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 19672 19164 18689 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20087 19636 19139 18399 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20348 20057 19588 18813 18113 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20610 20307 20019 19228 18495 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20870 20557 20259 19643 18876 18184 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 21131 20807 20499 20031 19258 18533 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 21392 21057 20738 20254 19639 18884 18144 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21653 21308 20978 20478 20011 19233 18461 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 21914 21558 21218 20702 20219 19583 18778 18064 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22116 21808 21457 20925 20428 19933 19095 18350 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22289 22038 21697 21149 20637 20156 19412 18636 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22463 22205 21937 21373 20845 20350 19729 18921 18118 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 22636 22372 22118 21596 21054 20544 20026 19206 18370 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 22809 22539 22278 21820 21262 20738 20205 19491 18621 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 22982 22706 22438 22029 21471 20932 20383 19777 18873 18092 (< MIN)
1400 23156 22872 22599 22179 21679 21126 20562 20036 19125 18312 (< MIN)
1425 23329 23039 22759 22330 21887 21320 20741 20200 19377 18532 (< MIN)
1450 23502 23206 22920 22480 22065 21514 20920 20364 19628 18752 (< MIN)
1475 23675 23372 23080 22631 22205 21708 21099 20529 19880 18972 18141
1500 23849 23539 23240 22781 22346 21902 21277 20693 20078 19191 18328
1525 24022 23706 23401 22932 22487 22065 21456 20857 20226 19411 18516
1550 24196 23873 23561 23082 22628 22196 21635 21022 20375 19631 18704
1575 24369 24040 23722 23232 22768 22327 21813 21186 20524 19851 18891
1600 24542 24207 23882 23382 22909 22458 21993 21350 20672 20043 19079
1625 24716 24374 24042 23533 23049 22590 22116 21515 20821 20176 19266
1650 24889 24540 24203 23684 23191 22721 22237 21679 20970 20310 19454
1675 25062 24707 24363 23834 23331 22852 22359 21843 21119 20444 19642
1700 25235 24874 24523 23984 23472 22984 22480 22005 21267 20577 19830
1725 25409 25040 24684 24134 23612 23115 22601 22116 21416 20711 20011
1750 25582 25207 24844 24285 23753 23246 22722 22228 21564 20845 20129
1775 25755 25374 25004 24435 23894 23377 22844 22340 21713 20978 20247
1800 25928 25541 25165 24586 24035 23509 22965 22452 21862 21112 20365
1825 26080 25708 25325 24736 24175 23640 23087 22563 22007 21246 20483
1850 26215 25874 25486 24887 24316 23772 23208 22675 22108 21380 20601
1875 26350 26032 25646 25037 24457 23903 23329 22786 22209 21513 20720
1900 26485 26163 25806 25187 24598 24034 23450 22898 22310 21647 20838
1925 26621 26295 25967 25338 24738 24165 23572 23010 22411 21781 20956

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1950 26756 26426 26100 25488 24879 24296 23693 23121 22512 21914 21074
1975 26891 26556 26227 25639 25020 24428 23815 23233 22613 22032 21192
2000 27026 26687 26354 25789 25161 24559 23936 23344 22714 22123 21310
2025 27161 26818 26481 25939 25301 24691 24057 23456 22815 22214 21429
2050 27297 26950 26608 26072 25442 24822 24178 23567 22916 22304 21547
2075 27432 27081 26735 26192 25583 24953 24300 23679 23016 22394 21665
2100 27567 27212 26862 26313 25723 25084 24421 23791 23118 22485 21783
2125 27702 27343 26989 26433 25864 25216 24543 23903 23219 22575 21901
2150 27838 27473 27116 26553 26004 25347 24664 24014 23319 22666 22013
2175 27973 27605 27243 26674 26118 25478 24785 24126 23421 22757 22093
2200 28108 27736 27370 26794 26232 25610 24907 24237 23521 22848 22172
2225 28244 27867 27496 26915 26346 25741 25028 24349 23622 22938 22252
2250 28379 27998 27623 27035 26460 25872 25149 24461 23723 23029 22332
2275 28514 28129 27750 27155 26574 26003 25270 24572 23824 23119 22412
2300 28649 28260 27877 27276 26688 26110 25392 24684 23925 23210 22491
2325 28766 28391 28004 27396 26802 26218 25513 24795 24026 23300 22571
2350 28875 28522 28131 27517 26916 26326 25635 24907 24127 23391 22651
2375 28984 28653 28258 27637 27030 26434 25756 25019 24228 23481 22731
2400 29093 28766 28384 27757 27144 26542 25877 25130 24329 23572 22810
2425 29202 28872 28511 27878 27258 26649 25998 25242 24430 23663 22890
2450 29310 28978 28638 27998 27372 26757 26100 25353 24531 23753 22970
2475 29419 29083 28751 28118 27486 26865 26201 25465 24632 23844 23049
2500 29528 29189 28854 28239 27600 26973 26302 25577 24733 23934 23129
2525 (29637) 29295 28957 28359 27714 27081 26403 25689 24834 24025 23209
2550 (MAX) 29401 29060 28479 27828 27189 26504 25800 24935 24115 23289
2575 (MAX) 29507 29163 28600 27942 27296 26605 25912 25036 24206 23368
2600 (MAX) (29613) 29266 28714 28056 27404 26706 26020 25137 24296 23448
2625 (MAX) (MAX) 29369 28813 28171 27512 26808 26114 25238 24387 23528
2650 (MAX) (MAX) 29472 28912 28284 27619 26909 26209 25339 24478 23607
2675 (MAX) (MAX) (29575) 29011 28398 27727 27010 26303 25439 24568 23687
2700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29109 28513 27835 27111 26398 25541 24659 23767
2725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29208 28626 27943 27212 26492 25641 24750 23846
2750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29306 28732 28051 27313 26587 25742 24840 23926
2775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29405 28826 28158 27414 26681 25844 24931 24006
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29503 28920 28266 27516 26776 25944 25021 24086
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29602) 29015 28374 27617 26871 26039 25112 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29110 28482 27718 26965 26126 25202 (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29204 28590 27819 27060 26214 25293 (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29298 28696 27920 27154 26301 (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29393 28787 28021 27249 26388 (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29487 28877 28122 27343 26476 (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29581) 28968 28223 27438 26563 (MAT) (MAT)
3000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29058 28324 27532 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29149 28426 27627 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29239 28527 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29330 28628 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29420 28723 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29511 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29601) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 18727 18295 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 19201 18748 18132 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 19674 19200 18554 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20078 19652 18976 18274 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20329 20055 19398 18663 18050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20580 20296 19821 19052 18411 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 20830 20537 20130 19442 18771 18087 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 21081 20778 20357 19831 19131 18416 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21332 21019 20585 20119 19491 18745 18118 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 21583 21260 20811 20332 19852 19074 18419 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 21834 21501 21039 20543 20117 19403 18720 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22057 21742 21266 20756 20315 19732 19022 18267 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22223 21983 21493 20967 20514 20034 19323 18537 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 22391 22150 21720 21179 20713 20219 19624 18807 18163 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 22558 22311 21947 21392 20912 20403 19925 19076 18406 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 22726 22472 22117 21603 21110 20587 20129 19346 18649 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 22893 22633 22269 21816 21309 20772 20300 19616 18892 18088 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 23060 22794 22422 22018 21508 20956 20472 19886 19135 18299 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 23227 22956 22575 22161 21706 21141 20644 20090 19378 18509 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 23395 23117 22727 22304 21905 21325 20815 20247 19621 18719 18050 (< MIN)
1500 23562 23278 22880 22447 22070 21510 20987 20404 19864 18930 18234 (< MIN)
1525 23729 23439 23032 22590 22204 21694 21158 20562 20063 19141 18418 (< MIN)
1550 23896 23600 23185 22733 22339 21878 21330 20718 20208 19351 18602 (< MIN)
1575 24064 23761 23338 22876 22473 22043 21502 20875 20352 19562 18786 (< MIN)
1600 24231 23923 23490 23019 22608 22167 21673 21032 20497 19772 18969 18013
1625 24398 24084 23642 23162 22742 22292 21845 21190 20642 19983 19154 18161
1650 24565 24245 23795 23305 22877 22418 22011 21347 20786 20118 19337 18308
1675 24733 24406 23948 23448 23011 22542 22128 21504 20931 20248 19521 18456
1700 24900 24567 24100 23591 23146 22668 22244 21661 21075 20377 19705 18604
1725 25067 24728 24253 23734 23280 22793 22360 21818 21220 20506 19889 18751
1750 25234 24890 24405 23877 23414 22917 22477 21975 21364 20635 20046 18899
1775 25401 25051 24558 24020 23549 23043 22594 22089 21509 20764 20162 19047
1800 25569 25212 24711 24163 23683 23168 22710 22196 21654 20894 20278 19194
1825 25736 25373 24863 24306 23817 23293 22827 22303 21798 21023 20395 19342
1850 25904 25534 25016 24449 23952 23418 22943 22409 21943 21152 20511 19490
1875 26055 25695 25168 24592 24086 23543 23060 22516 22059 21281 20627 19638
1900 26187 25857 25321 24735 24221 23668 23176 22623 22157 21411 20744 19785
1925 26318 26014 25474 24878 24355 23793 23293 22730 22255 21539 20860 19933

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 3 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 5° FLAPS (cont’d)

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1950 26449 26141 25626 25021 24490 23918 23410 22836 22353 21669 20977 20053
1975 26581 26269 25778 25164 24624 24043 23526 22943 22452 21798 21093 20152
2000 26712 26396 25931 25307 24759 24168 23642 23049 22550 21927 21209 20250
2025 26843 26524 26067 25449 24893 24293 23759 23156 22648 22038 21325 20349
2050 26975 26651 26188 25593 25027 24418 23875 23263 22746 22126 21442 20447
2075 27106 26779 26310 25736 25162 24543 23992 23370 22844 22213 21558 20545
2100 27238 26906 26432 25879 25296 24668 24109 23476 22942 22301 21674 20644
2125 27369 27033 26554 26017 25430 24794 24225 23583 23040 22388 21791 20742
2150 27500 27160 26676 26133 25565 24918 24342 23690 23138 22475 21907 20840
2175 27631 27288 26798 26248 25699 25043 24458 23797 23236 22563 22015 20938
2200 27763 27415 26919 26364 25834 25169 24575 23903 23334 22650 22094 21037
2225 27894 27543 27041 26480 25968 25294 24692 24010 23433 22738 22172 21135
2250 28025 27670 27163 26595 26084 25419 24808 24116 23531 22825 22251 21234
2275 28157 27798 27285 26710 26194 25544 24924 24223 23629 22913 22329 21332
2300 28288 27925 27406 26826 26304 25669 25041 24330 23727 23000 22408 21430
2325 28420 28053 27528 26941 26413 25794 25157 24437 23825 23088 22486 21529
2350 28551 28180 27650 27057 26523 25919 25274 24543 23923 23175 22565 21627
2375 28682 28307 27772 27173 26633 26036 25391 24650 24022 23263 22643 21725
2400 28790 28435 27894 27288 26743 26140 25507 24757 24120 23350 22722 21823
2425 28896 28562 28015 27404 26853 26244 25624 24863 24217 23437 22800 21922
2450 29002 28690 28137 27519 26963 26347 25740 24970 24316 23525 22878 22013
2475 29108 28793 28259 27634 27073 26451 25857 25077 24414 23612 22956 22079
2500 29214 28896 28381 27750 27183 26554 25973 25184 24512 23700 23035 22145
2525 29320 29000 28503 27866 27292 26658 26075 25290 24610 23787 23113 22210
2550 29426 29103 28625 27981 27402 26762 26173 25397 24708 23875 23192 22276
2575 29532 29207 28736 28097 27512 26866 26271 25503 24806 23962 23270 22341
2600 (29638) 29310 28836 28212 27622 26969 26369 25610 24904 24050 23349 22407
2625 (MAX) 29413 28935 28328 27732 27073 26467 25717 25003 24137 23427 22473
2650 (MAX) 29516 29035 28443 27842 27176 26565 25824 25101 24225 23506 22539
2675 (MAX) (29620) 29134 28559 27952 27280 26663 25930 25199 24312 23584 22605
2700 (MAX) (MAX) 29233 28675 28062 27384 26760 26031 25297 24399 23662 22670
2725 (MAX) (MAX) 29333 28773 28172 27487 26858 26123 25395 24487 23741 22736
2750 (MAX) (MAX) 29433 28868 28281 27591 26956 26214 25493 24574 23819 22801
2775 (MAX) (MAX) 29532 28963 28391 27694 27054 26305 25591 24662 23898 22867
2800 (MAX) (MAX) (29632) 29059 28501 27798 27152 26396 25689 24750 23976 22933
2825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29154 28611 27902 27250 26487 25787 24837 24055 22998

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29249 28716 28005 27348 26578 25886 24924 24133 (MAT)
2875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29345 28807 28109 27446 26670 25984 25012 24212 (MAT)
2900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29440 28899 28213 27544 26761 26071 25099 (MAT) (MAT)
2925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 28991 28316 27642 26852 26156 25187 (MAT) (MAT)
2950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29631) 29083 28420 27740 26943 26241 25274 (MAT) (MAT)
2975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29175 28523 27837 27035 26327 25361 (MAT) (MAT)
3000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29266 28627 27935 27126 26412 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29358 28724 28033 27217 26497 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29450 28812 28131 27308 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29542 28900 28229 27399 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29634) 28988 28327 27491 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29076 28425 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29164 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29252 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29340 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
3300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.4 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 5° FLAPS

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

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[kg] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
29574 4.62 4.51 4.41 4.32 4.22 4.12 4.02 3.92 3.75 3.17 2.58 1.95
29500 4.65 4.55 4.45 4.35 4.25 4.15 4.05 3.95 3.79 3.20 2.61 1.98
29000 4.89 4.79 4.68 4.59 4.48 4.38 4.28 4.18 4.01 3.42 2.82 2.18
28500 5.16 5.06 4.95 4.85 4.75 4.64 4.54 4.44 4.27 3.66 3.05 2.40
28000 5.44 5.33 5.22 5.12 5.01 4.91 4.81 4.70 4.53 3.91 3.28 2.62
27500 5.71 5.60 5.49 5.39 5.28 5.18 5.07 4.97 4.79 4.15 3.52 2.84
27000 5.99 5.88 5.77 5.66 5.55 5.44 5.34 5.23 5.05 4.40 3.75 3.06
26500 6.27 6.15 6.04 5.93 5.82 5.71 5.60 5.49 5.30 4.64 3.99 3.28
26000 6.54 6.43 6.31 6.20 6.09 5.97 5.86 5.75 5.56 4.89 4.22 3.51
25500 6.87 6.75 6.63 6.52 6.40 6.29 6.17 6.06 5.87 5.18 4.50 3.77
25000 7.19 7.07 6.95 6.83 6.72 6.60 6.48 6.37 6.17 5.48 4.78 4.04
24500 7.51 7.39 7.27 7.15 7.03 6.91 6.80 6.68 6.48 5.77 5.06 4.30
24000 7.84 7.71 7.58 7.47 7.35 7.22 7.11 6.99 6.78 6.06 5.34 4.57
23500 8.21 8.08 7.96 7.83 7.71 7.59 7.47 7.34 7.14 6.40 5.66 4.88
23000 8.59 8.46 8.33 8.20 8.08 7.95 7.83 7.70 7.49 6.74 5.99 5.19
22500 8.96 8.83 8.70 8.57 8.44 8.32 8.19 8.06 7.85 7.08 6.31 5.50
22000 9.34 9.20 9.07 8.94 8.81 8.68 8.55 8.42 8.20 7.42 6.64 5.81
21500 9.80 9.66 9.52 9.39 9.25 9.12 8.99 8.85 8.63 7.83 7.03 6.18
21000 10.25 10.11 9.97 9.83 9.70 9.56 9.42 9.29 9.06 8.24 7.42 6.55
20500 10.71 10.56 10.42 10.28 10.14 10.00 9.86 9.72 9.49 8.65 7.81 6.92
20000 11.16 11.02 10.87 10.73 10.58 10.44 10.30 10.16 9.92 9.06 8.20 7.29
19500 11.76 11.61 11.45 11.31 11.16 11.01 10.87 10.72 10.48 9.60 8.72 7.78
19000 12.35 12.20 12.04 11.89 11.74 11.59 11.44 11.29 11.04 10.13 9.23 8.27

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Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 4.43 4.33 4.23 4.13 4.03 3.93 3.84 3.66 3.21 2.64 2.05
29500 4.47 4.37 4.26 4.16 4.06 3.97 3.87 3.69 3.24 2.67 2.08
29000 4.70 4.60 4.50 4.40 4.30 4.20 4.10 3.92 3.46 2.88 2.28
28500 4.97 4.87 4.76 4.66 4.56 4.46 4.36 4.17 3.70 3.11 2.50
28000 5.24 5.14 5.03 4.92 4.82 4.72 4.62 4.43 3.95 3.35 2.73
27500 5.52 5.41 5.30 5.19 5.08 4.98 4.88 4.68 4.20 3.58 2.95
27000 5.79 5.68 5.56 5.45 5.35 5.24 5.14 4.94 4.45 3.82 3.17
26500 6.06 5.95 5.83 5.72 5.61 5.50 5.40 5.20 4.69 4.05 3.40
26000 6.33 6.22 6.10 5.99 5.88 5.77 5.66 5.45 4.94 4.29 3.62
25500 6.65 6.53 6.42 6.30 6.19 6.08 5.96 5.76 5.24 4.57 3.89
25000 6.97 6.85 6.73 6.61 6.50 6.38 6.27 6.06 5.53 4.85 4.15
24500 7.29 7.17 7.05 6.93 6.81 6.69 6.58 6.36 5.82 5.13 4.42
24000 7.61 7.48 7.36 7.24 7.12 7.00 6.89 6.67 6.12 5.41 4.69
23500 7.98 7.85 7.73 7.60 7.48 7.36 7.24 7.02 6.46 5.74 5.00
23000 8.35 8.22 8.09 7.97 7.84 7.72 7.60 7.37 6.80 6.06 5.32
22500 8.72 8.59 8.46 8.33 8.20 8.08 7.95 7.72 7.14 6.39 5.63
22000 9.10 8.96 8.83 8.69 8.57 8.44 8.31 8.07 7.48 6.72 5.94
21500 9.55 9.41 9.27 9.13 9.00 8.87 8.74 8.50 7.89 7.11 6.32
21000 10.00 9.85 9.71 9.58 9.44 9.31 9.17 8.93 8.30 7.50 6.69
20500 10.45 10.30 10.16 10.02 9.88 9.74 9.61 9.35 8.71 7.90 7.06
20000 10.90 10.75 10.60 10.46 10.32 10.18 10.04 9.78 9.13 8.29 7.44
19500 11.48 11.33 11.18 11.03 10.89 10.74 10.60 10.33 9.66 8.80 7.93
19000 12.07 11.92 11.76 11.61 11.46 11.31 11.16 10.89 10.20 9.32 8.42

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PERFORMANCE v[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 4.25 4.15 4.04 3.94 3.85 3.75 3.66 3.23 2.68 2.12 
29500 4.28 4.18 4.08 3.97 3.88 3.78 3.69 3.26 2.71 2.15 
29000 4.52 4.41 4.31 4.21 4.11 4.01 3.92 3.48 2.92 2.35 1.76
28500 4.78 4.67 4.57 4.46 4.37 4.27 4.17 3.72 3.15 2.57 1.97
28000 5.05 4.94 4.83 4.73 4.63 4.53 4.43 3.97 3.39 2.80 2.18
27500 5.32 5.21 5.10 4.99 4.89 4.78 4.68 4.22 3.63 3.02 2.40
27000 5.59 5.47 5.36 5.25 5.15 5.04 4.94 4.47 3.86 3.25 2.61
26500 5.85 5.74 5.63 5.51 5.41 5.30 5.20 4.71 4.10 3.47 2.83
26000 6.12 6.01 5.89 5.77 5.67 5.56 5.45 4.96 4.34 3.70 3.04
25500 6.44 6.32 6.20 6.08 5.98 5.86 5.76 5.26 4.62 3.97 3.30
25000 6.75 6.63 6.51 6.39 6.28 6.17 6.06 5.55 4.90 4.24 3.56
24500 7.07 6.95 6.82 6.70 6.59 6.48 6.37 5.84 5.18 4.50 3.81
24000 7.38 7.26 7.13 7.01 6.90 6.78 6.67 6.14 5.46 4.77 4.07
23500 7.75 7.62 7.50 7.37 7.26 7.13 7.02 6.48 5.79 5.09 4.37
23000 8.12 7.99 7.86 7.73 7.61 7.49 7.37 6.82 6.12 5.40 4.67
22500 8.49 8.35 8.22 8.09 7.97 7.84 7.72 7.16 6.44 5.72 4.97
22000 8.85 8.72 8.58 8.45 8.33 8.20 8.07 7.50 6.77 6.03 5.27
21500 9.30 9.16 9.02 8.88 8.76 8.63 8.50 7.92 7.17 6.41 5.63
21000 9.74 9.60 9.46 9.32 9.19 9.06 8.93 8.33 7.56 6.79 5.99
20500 10.19 10.04 9.89 9.75 9.62 9.48 9.35 8.74 7.96 7.16 6.35
20000 10.63 10.48 10.33 10.19 10.05 9.91 9.78 9.15 8.35 7.54 6.70
19500 11.21 11.06 10.90 10.75 10.62 10.47 10.34 9.69 8.87 8.03 7.17
19000 11.79 11.63 11.48 11.32 11.18 11.03 10.89 10.23 9.38 8.52 7.64

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 4.17 4.06 3.96 3.85 3.75 3.66 3.52 3.21 2.71 2.16 1.62
29500 4.20 4.10 3.99 3.89 3.79 3.69 3.55 3.24 2.74 2.19 1.65
29000 4.43 4.33 4.22 4.12 4.02 3.92 3.78 3.46 2.95 2.40 1.84
28500 4.70 4.59 4.48 4.37 4.27 4.17 4.03 3.70 3.18 2.62 2.05
28000 4.96 4.85 4.74 4.63 4.53 4.43 4.28 3.95 3.42 2.85 2.26
27500 5.23 5.12 5.01 4.89 4.79 4.68 4.54 4.20 3.66 3.07 2.48
27000 5.50 5.38 5.27 5.15 5.05 4.94 4.79 4.45 3.90 3.30 2.70
26500 5.76 5.65 5.53 5.41 5.30 5.20 5.04 4.69 4.13 3.53 2.91
26000 6.03 5.91 5.79 5.67 5.56 5.45 5.30 4.94 4.37 3.75 3.13
25500 6.34 6.22 6.10 5.98 5.87 5.76 5.60 5.23 4.65 4.02 3.38
25000 6.66 6.54 6.41 6.29 6.17 6.06 5.90 5.53 4.93 4.29 3.64
24500 6.97 6.85 6.72 6.60 6.48 6.36 6.20 5.82 5.22 4.56 3.90
24000 7.28 7.16 7.03 6.90 6.79 6.67 6.50 6.11 5.50 4.83 4.16
23500 7.65 7.52 7.39 7.26 7.14 7.02 6.85 6.45 5.83 5.14 4.46
23000 8.01 7.88 7.75 7.62 7.49 7.37 7.20 6.80 6.16 5.46 4.76
22500 8.38 8.25 8.11 7.97 7.85 7.72 7.54 7.14 6.48 5.78 5.07
22000 8.74 8.61 8.47 8.33 8.20 8.07 7.89 7.48 6.81 6.09 5.37
21500 9.19 9.05 8.90 8.76 8.63 8.50 8.31 7.89 7.21 6.47 5.73
21000 9.63 9.49 9.34 9.20 9.06 8.93 8.74 8.30 7.60 6.85 6.09
20500 10.07 9.92 9.78 9.63 9.49 9.35 9.16 8.71 8.00 7.23 6.45
20000 10.51 10.36 10.21 10.06 9.92 9.78 9.58 9.13 8.40 7.60 6.81
19500 11.09 10.94 10.78 10.62 10.48 10.33 10.13 9.66 8.91 8.10 7.28
19000 11.66 11.51 11.35 11.19 11.04 10.89 10.68 10.20 9.43 8.59 7.76

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PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 3.98 3.87 3.77 3.66 3.56 3.46 3.15 2.69 2.19 1.66 
29500 4.01 3.91 3.80 3.70 3.60 3.49 3.18 2.72 2.22 1.69 
29000 4.25 4.14 4.03 3.93 3.82 3.72 3.40 2.94 2.43 1.88 
28500 4.50 4.39 4.28 4.18 4.08 3.97 3.64 3.17 2.65 2.10 
28000 4.77 4.66 4.54 4.44 4.33 4.22 3.89 3.41 2.88 2.31 1.74
27500 5.03 4.92 4.80 4.69 4.59 4.47 4.13 3.64 3.10 2.53 1.94
27000 5.29 5.18 5.06 4.95 4.84 4.73 4.38 3.88 3.33 2.75 2.15
26500 5.56 5.44 5.32 5.21 5.09 4.98 4.63 4.12 3.56 2.96 2.36
26000 5.82 5.70 5.58 5.46 5.35 5.23 4.87 4.35 3.78 3.18 2.56
25500 6.13 6.01 5.88 5.77 5.65 5.53 5.17 4.64 4.05 3.44 2.81
25000 6.44 6.32 6.19 6.07 5.95 5.83 5.46 4.92 4.32 3.70 3.06
24500 6.75 6.62 6.50 6.37 6.25 6.13 5.75 5.20 4.59 3.96 3.31
24000 7.06 6.93 6.80 6.68 6.56 6.43 6.04 5.48 4.86 4.22 3.55
23500 7.42 7.29 7.16 7.03 6.90 6.78 6.38 5.81 5.18 4.52 3.84
23000 7.78 7.65 7.51 7.38 7.25 7.12 6.72 6.14 5.50 4.82 4.13
22500 8.14 8.00 7.86 7.73 7.60 7.47 7.06 6.47 5.81 5.13 4.42
22000 8.50 8.36 8.22 8.08 7.95 7.82 7.40 6.79 6.13 5.43 4.71
21500 8.94 8.79 8.65 8.51 8.38 8.24 7.81 7.19 6.51 5.79 5.06
21000 9.37 9.23 9.08 8.94 8.80 8.66 8.22 7.58 6.89 6.15 5.40
20500 9.81 9.66 9.51 9.37 9.22 9.08 8.63 7.98 7.27 6.52 5.75
20000 10.25 10.09 9.94 9.79 9.65 9.50 9.04 8.37 7.64 6.88 6.09
19500 10.81 10.66 10.50 10.35 10.20 10.04 9.57 8.89 8.14 7.35 6.54
19000 11.38 11.22 11.06 10.90 10.75 10.59 10.11 9.41 8.64 7.83 7.00

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 3.90 3.80 3.69 3.58 3.48 3.34 3.09 2.65 2.20 1.70  
29500 3.93 3.83 3.72 3.61 3.51 3.37 3.12 2.68 2.23 1.73  
29000 4.16 4.06 3.95 3.84 3.74 3.59 3.34 2.89 2.44 1.92  
28500 4.42 4.31 4.20 4.09 3.99 3.84 3.58 3.13 2.66 2.13 1.60 
28000 4.68 4.57 4.46 4.35 4.24 4.09 3.83 3.36 2.89 2.35 1.81 
27500 4.94 4.83 4.72 4.60 4.50 4.34 4.07 3.60 3.12 2.57 2.02 
27000 5.20 5.09 4.97 4.86 4.75 4.59 4.32 3.84 3.34 2.78 2.22 1.63
26500 5.46 5.35 5.23 5.11 5.00 4.84 4.56 4.07 3.57 3.00 2.43 1.83
26000 5.73 5.61 5.49 5.37 5.25 5.09 4.81 4.31 3.80 3.22 2.64 2.03
25500 6.03 5.92 5.79 5.67 5.55 5.39 5.10 4.59 4.07 3.48 2.89 2.26
25000 6.34 6.22 6.10 5.97 5.85 5.68 5.39 4.87 4.34 3.74 3.14 2.50
24500 6.65 6.53 6.40 6.27 6.15 5.98 5.68 5.15 4.61 4.00 3.39 2.74
24000 6.96 6.84 6.70 6.58 6.45 6.28 5.97 5.43 4.88 4.26 3.64 2.97
23500 7.32 7.19 7.06 6.93 6.80 6.62 6.31 5.76 5.19 4.56 3.93 3.25
23000 7.67 7.55 7.41 7.28 7.15 6.96 6.65 6.08 5.51 4.87 4.22 3.53
22500 8.03 7.90 7.76 7.63 7.50 7.31 6.98 6.41 5.83 5.17 4.51 3.81
22000 8.39 8.26 8.11 7.97 7.84 7.65 7.32 6.74 6.15 5.48 4.80 4.09
21500 8.82 8.69 8.54 8.40 8.26 8.07 7.73 7.13 6.52 5.84 5.15 4.42
21000 9.26 9.12 8.97 8.82 8.68 8.48 8.14 7.53 6.90 6.20 5.50 4.75
20500 9.69 9.55 9.40 9.25 9.11 8.90 8.55 7.92 7.28 6.56 5.85 5.08
20000 10.13 9.98 9.82 9.67 9.53 9.32 8.95 8.32 7.66 6.93 6.19 5.41
19500 10.69 10.54 10.38 10.22 10.07 9.86 9.49 8.83 8.16 7.40 6.65 5.84
19000 11.26 11.10 10.94 10.78 10.62 10.40 10.02 9.34 8.65 7.88 7.10 6.27

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

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PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 3.71 3.61 3.50 3.40 3.30 3.00 2.60 2.16 1.71  
29500 3.75 3.64 3.53 3.43 3.33 3.03 2.63 2.19 1.73  
29000 3.98 3.87 3.76 3.65 3.55 3.25 2.84 2.39 1.93  
28500 4.23 4.12 4.01 3.90 3.80 3.49 3.07 2.62 2.14 1.63 
28000 4.49 4.38 4.26 4.15 4.05 3.73 3.30 2.84 2.36 1.84 
27500 4.74 4.63 4.52 4.41 4.30 3.97 3.54 3.07 2.58 2.05 
27000 5.00 4.89 4.77 4.66 4.55 4.22 3.77 3.30 2.79 2.26 1.70
26500 5.26 5.14 5.02 4.91 4.80 4.46 4.01 3.52 3.01 2.47 1.90
26000 5.52 5.40 5.28 5.16 5.05 4.70 4.24 3.75 3.23 2.67 2.10
25500 5.82 5.70 5.58 5.46 5.34 4.99 4.52 4.02 3.49 2.92 2.34
25000 6.13 6.00 5.88 5.75 5.64 5.28 4.80 4.29 3.75 3.17 2.58
24500 6.43 6.31 6.18 6.05 5.93 5.57 5.08 4.55 4.01 3.42 2.82
24000 6.74 6.61 6.48 6.35 6.23 5.86 5.36 4.82 4.27 3.67 3.05
23500 7.09 6.96 6.82 6.70 6.57 6.19 5.68 5.14 4.57 3.96 3.33
23000 7.44 7.31 7.17 7.04 6.91 6.53 6.01 5.46 4.88 4.26 3.61
22500 7.80 7.66 7.52 7.39 7.26 6.86 6.34 5.77 5.18 4.55 3.90
22000 8.15 8.01 7.87 7.73 7.60 7.20 6.66 6.09 5.49 4.84 4.18
21500 8.58 8.43 8.29 8.15 8.01 7.60 7.06 6.47 5.85 5.19 4.51
21000 9.01 8.86 8.71 8.57 8.43 8.01 7.45 6.84 6.21 5.54 4.84
20500 9.43 9.29 9.13 8.99 8.85 8.42 7.84 7.22 6.58 5.89 5.17
20000 9.86 9.71 9.55 9.40 9.26 8.82 8.23 7.60 6.94 6.24 5.50
19500 10.42 10.26 10.10 9.95 9.80 9.35 8.74 8.09 7.42 6.69 5.94
19000 10.98 10.82 10.65 10.49 10.34 9.88 9.26 8.59 7.89 7.15 6.37

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 3.52 3.42 3.31 3.19 2.89 2.51 2.11 1.69   
29500 3.55 3.45 3.34 3.22 2.92 2.54 2.14 1.72   
29000 3.78 3.67 3.56 3.44 3.13 2.75 2.34 1.91   
28500 4.03 3.92 3.81 3.68 3.37 2.98 2.56 2.12 1.65  
28000 4.28 4.17 4.06 3.93 3.61 3.22 2.79 2.34 1.86  
27500 4.54 4.42 4.31 4.18 3.85 3.45 3.01 2.56 2.07  
27000 4.79 4.68 4.56 4.42 4.09 3.68 3.24 2.78 2.28 1.76 
26500 5.04 4.93 4.81 4.67 4.33 3.92 3.46 2.99 2.49 1.96 
26000 5.30 5.18 5.05 4.92 4.57 4.15 3.69 3.21 2.70 2.16 
25500 5.60 5.48 5.35 5.21 4.86 4.43 3.96 3.47 2.95 2.40 1.81
25000 5.90 5.77 5.65 5.50 5.14 4.70 4.22 3.73 3.20 2.64 2.03
24500 6.20 6.07 5.94 5.80 5.43 4.98 4.49 3.99 3.45 2.88 2.26
24000 6.50 6.37 6.24 6.09 5.71 5.26 4.76 4.25 3.70 3.12 2.49
23500 6.85 6.72 6.58 6.43 6.05 5.58 5.08 4.55 3.99 3.40 2.76
23000 7.20 7.06 6.92 6.77 6.38 5.91 5.39 4.86 4.28 3.68 3.03
22500 7.54 7.41 7.27 7.11 6.71 6.23 5.71 5.16 4.57 3.96 3.30
22000 7.89 7.75 7.61 7.45 7.05 6.56 6.02 5.47 4.87 4.24 3.57
21500 8.31 8.17 8.03 7.86 7.45 6.95 6.40 5.83 5.22 4.58 3.89
21000 8.74 8.59 8.44 8.27 7.85 7.34 6.77 6.19 5.56 4.91 4.21
20500 9.16 9.01 8.86 8.68 8.25 7.72 7.15 6.55 5.91 5.24 4.52
20000 9.58 9.43 9.27 9.10 8.65 8.11 7.52 6.92 6.26 5.58 4.84
19500 10.13 9.97 9.81 9.63 9.18 8.62 8.02 7.39 6.72 6.01 5.25
19000 10.68 10.52 10.35 10.17 9.70 9.13 8.51 7.87 7.17 6.45 5.67

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

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PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 8000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 3.44 3.33 3.22 3.11 2.75 2.40 2.04 1.64   
29500 3.47 3.36 3.25 3.14 2.78 2.43 2.07 1.67   
29000 3.70 3.58 3.47 3.36 3.00 2.64 2.27 1.86   
28500 3.94 3.83 3.72 3.60 3.23 2.87 2.49 2.07 1.64  
28000 4.20 4.08 3.97 3.85 3.47 3.10 2.72 2.29 1.85  
27500 4.45 4.33 4.21 4.09 3.71 3.33 2.94 2.50 2.06  
27000 4.70 4.58 4.46 4.34 3.94 3.56 3.16 2.72 2.27 1.77 
26500 4.95 4.83 4.71 4.58 4.18 3.79 3.39 2.94 2.48 1.97 
26000 5.21 5.08 4.96 4.83 4.42 4.02 3.61 3.15 2.69 2.17 1.65
25500 5.50 5.38 5.25 5.12 4.70 4.30 3.88 3.41 2.94 2.41 1.87
25000 5.80 5.67 5.54 5.41 4.99 4.57 4.14 3.67 3.19 2.65 2.10
24500 6.10 5.97 5.84 5.70 5.27 4.85 4.41 3.93 3.44 2.89 2.33
24000 6.40 6.26 6.13 5.99 5.55 5.12 4.68 4.19 3.69 3.13 2.56
23500 6.75 6.61 6.47 6.33 5.88 5.44 4.99 4.49 3.98 3.41 2.83
23000 7.09 6.95 6.81 6.67 6.21 5.77 5.30 4.79 4.27 3.69 3.10
22500 7.44 7.30 7.15 7.01 6.54 6.09 5.62 5.10 4.57 3.98 3.37
22000 7.79 7.64 7.50 7.35 6.87 6.41 5.93 5.40 4.86 4.26 3.65
21500 8.20 8.06 7.91 7.75 7.27 6.80 6.30 5.76 5.21 4.59 3.97
21000 8.62 8.47 8.32 8.16 7.67 7.18 6.68 6.12 5.56 4.93 4.29
20500 9.04 8.89 8.73 8.57 8.06 7.57 7.05 6.48 5.90 5.26 4.60
20000 9.46 9.30 9.14 8.98 8.46 7.95 7.42 6.84 6.25 5.59 4.92
19500 10.01 9.85 9.68 9.51 8.98 8.46 7.91 7.32 6.71 6.03 5.34
19000 10.56 10.39 10.22 10.05 9.50 8.96 8.40 7.79 7.16 6.47 5.76

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PERFORMANCE

Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 3.24 3.13 2.92 2.61 2.27 1.93     
29500 3.27 3.16 2.95 2.64 2.30 1.96     
29000 3.49 3.38 3.17 2.85 2.51 2.16 1.79    
28500 3.74 3.63 3.40 3.08 2.73 2.38 2.00 1.60   
28000 3.99 3.87 3.65 3.31 2.96 2.60 2.21 1.81   
27500 4.23 4.12 3.89 3.55 3.19 2.82 2.43 2.02   
27000 4.48 4.36 4.13 3.78 3.42 3.04 2.64 2.22 1.77  
26500 4.73 4.61 4.37 4.02 3.64 3.26 2.86 2.43 1.97  
26000 4.98 4.85 4.61 4.25 3.87 3.48 3.07 2.64 2.17 1.67 
25500 5.27 5.15 4.90 4.53 4.14 3.75 3.33 2.89 2.41 1.90 
25000 5.57 5.44 5.18 4.81 4.42 4.01 3.59 3.14 2.65 2.13 
24500 5.86 5.73 5.47 5.09 4.69 4.28 3.84 3.39 2.89 2.35 1.80
24000 6.15 6.02 5.76 5.37 4.96 4.54 4.10 3.64 3.13 2.58 2.01
23500 6.50 6.36 6.09 5.70 5.28 4.85 4.40 3.93 3.41 2.86 2.28
23000 6.84 6.70 6.43 6.02 5.60 5.16 4.70 4.22 3.69 3.13 2.54
22500 7.18 7.04 6.76 6.35 5.92 5.47 5.00 4.51 3.97 3.40 2.80
22000 7.52 7.38 7.09 6.68 6.23 5.78 5.31 4.80 4.25 3.67 3.06
21500 7.93 7.79 7.50 7.07 6.62 6.15 5.66 5.15 4.59 3.99 3.37
21000 8.35 8.20 7.90 7.46 7.00 6.52 6.02 5.50 4.92 4.31 3.67
20500 8.76 8.61 8.30 7.85 7.38 6.89 6.38 5.84 5.25 4.63 3.98
20000 9.17 9.02 8.70 8.25 7.76 7.26 6.74 6.19 5.59 4.95 4.28
19500 9.71 9.55 9.23 8.76 8.26 7.75 7.21 6.65 6.02 5.37 4.68
19000 10.25 10.08 9.75 9.27 8.76 8.23 7.68 7.10 6.46 5.79 5.08

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 4 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 5° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 3.15 3.04 2.73 2.42 2.12 1.80      
29500 3.18 3.07 2.76 2.45 2.15 1.83      
29000 3.40 3.28 2.97 2.66 2.36 2.03 1.69     
28500 3.64 3.53 3.21 2.89 2.58 2.24 1.89     
28000 3.89 3.77 3.45 3.12 2.81 2.46 2.11 1.73    
27500 4.14 4.01 3.68 3.35 3.03 2.68 2.32 1.94    
27000 4.38 4.26 3.92 3.59 3.26 2.90 2.53 2.15 1.75   
26500 4.63 4.50 4.16 3.82 3.48 3.12 2.75 2.35 1.95   
26000 4.87 4.74 4.40 4.05 3.71 3.34 2.96 2.56 2.15 1.66  
25500 5.17 5.03 4.68 4.32 3.98 3.60 3.21 2.81 2.39 1.89  
25000 5.46 5.32 4.96 4.60 4.25 3.86 3.47 3.05 2.62 2.12 1.62 
24500 5.75 5.61 5.24 4.87 4.51 4.12 3.73 3.30 2.86 2.35 1.83 
24000 6.04 5.90 5.53 5.15 4.78 4.39 3.98 3.55 3.10 2.58 2.05 
23500 6.38 6.24 5.86 5.47 5.10 4.69 4.28 3.84 3.38 2.85 2.32 1.74
23000 6.72 6.58 6.19 5.79 5.41 5.00 4.58 4.13 3.67 3.12 2.58 1.99
22500 7.06 6.91 6.52 6.12 5.73 5.31 4.88 4.42 3.95 3.39 2.84 2.24
22000 7.40 7.25 6.85 6.44 6.04 5.61 5.17 4.71 4.23 3.67 3.10 2.49
21500 7.81 7.66 7.24 6.83 6.42 5.98 5.53 5.05 4.56 3.99 3.41 2.79
21000 8.22 8.06 7.64 7.21 6.80 6.35 5.89 5.40 4.90 4.31 3.72 3.08
20500 8.63 8.47 8.03 7.60 7.17 6.71 6.24 5.74 5.23 4.63 4.02 3.37
20000 9.04 8.87 8.43 7.98 7.55 7.08 6.60 6.09 5.56 4.95 4.33 3.66
19500 9.57 9.40 8.95 8.49 8.04 7.56 7.07 6.54 6.00 5.36 4.73 4.04
19000 10.11 9.93 9.47 9.00 8.54 8.04 7.53 6.99 6.43 5.78 5.13 4.42

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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4.12.13.3.5 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS

Table 5 - MAT [kg] Limits 10° FLAPS

Altitude [ft] DS8400/653


OAT [°C]
10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 28147
48 - - - - - - - - - 27499 28789
46 - - - - - - - - 26834 28117 29432
44 - - - - - - - 26153 27424 28735 (30064)
42 - - - - - - 25500 26732 28014 29344 (30685)
40 - - - - - 24863 26064 27310 28597 (29946) -
38 - - - - 24241 25405 26627 27879 29175 (30548) -
36 - - - 23631 24772 25948 27179 28439 (29753) - -
34 - - 23039 24148 25302 26480 27721 28999 (30330) - -
32 - 22451 23540 24665 25815 27002 28263 29559 (30908) - -
30 21870 22937 24041 25161 26315 27524 28805 (30119) - - -
28 22328 23424 24519 25640 26814 28045 29347 (30639) - - -
26 22786 23882 24979 26120 27313 28567 (29857) - - - -
24 23225 24320 25440 26599 27813 29061 (30343) - - - -
22 23652 24758 25900 27079 28287 29534 (30827) - - - -
20 24078 25196 26361 27532 28745 (30005) - - - - -
18 24505 25634 26793 27969 29200 (30460) - - - - -
16 24931 26046 27208 28403 (29640) (30929) - - - - -
14 25325 26441 27619 28823 (30094) - - - - - -
12 25700 26835 28018 29256 (30514) - - - - - -
10 26072 27215 28429 (29663) (30909) - - - - - -
8 26432 27608 28818 (30054) - - - - - - -
6 26804 27979 29192 (30444) - - - - - - -
4 27157 28337 29567 (30832) - - - - - - -
2 27500 28695 (29940) - - - - - - - -
0 27842 29051 (30310) - - - - - - - -
- 2 28184 29405 (30676) - - - - - - - -
- 4 28522 (29757) (31026) - - - - - - - -
- 6 28858 (30095) - - - - - - - - -
- 8 29180 (30437) - - - - - - - - -
- 10 29505 (30783) - - - - - - - - -
- 12 (29835) - - - - - - - - - -
- 14 (30164) - - - - - - - - - -
- 16 (30496) - - - - - - - - - -
- 18 (30825) - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.

Correction for Ice Protection Systems “On”:


Subtract 225 kg from the above masses when above 7500 ft ASL
(for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL the penalty increases to 590 kg).

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4.12.13.3.6 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS

Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 24031 23764 23504 23248 23005 22759 22523 22199 21672 20185 18083 (< MIN)
1025 24354 24108 23855 23591 23340 23085 22841 22507 22191 20986 19514 (< MIN)
1050 24678 24424 24180 23933 23674 23411 23160 22814 22488 21788 20466 (< MIN)
1075 25002 24740 24489 24242 24007 23738 23478 23122 22785 22205 21172 19258
1100 25325 25055 24797 24543 24301 24056 23797 23429 23082 22484 21878 20248
1125 25649 25371 25105 24844 24595 24343 24101 23737 23379 22763 22217 20844
1150 25972 25687 25414 25145 24889 24630 24381 24039 23676 23042 22480 21440
1175 26264 26002 25722 25445 25183 24916 24661 24310 23973 23321 22743 22014
1200 26554 26285 26027 25747 25477 25204 24941 24580 24238 23600 23005 22256
1225 26842 26567 26303 26042 25771 25490 25221 24851 24500 23880 23269 22498
1250 27131 26850 26579 26313 26058 25777 25501 25122 24762 24140 23532 22740
1275 27421 27132 26856 26583 26323 26058 25782 25392 25024 24386 23794 22982
1300 27710 27414 27132 26852 26587 26316 26055 25663 25286 24633 24051 23224
1325 27999 27697 27408 27123 26851 26574 26308 25933 25547 24879 24283 23466
1350 28281 27979 27684 27393 27115 26832 26560 26184 25809 25126 24516 23709
1375 28564 28255 27960 27663 27379 27091 26813 26429 26064 25372 24749 23950
1400 28846 28531 28230 27933 27644 27349 27065 26674 26301 25618 24981 24171
1425 29129 28807 28500 28198 27908 27607 27318 26919 26539 25865 25214 24386
1450 29412 29083 28769 28461 28167 27865 27570 27163 26776 26101 25447 24601
1475 (29694) 29359 29039 28724 28425 28120 27823 27408 27013 26326 25679 24817
1500 (MAX) (29634) 29308 28987 28682 28371 28073 27653 27251 26550 25912 25032
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (29577) 29250 28939 28622 28318 27897 27488 26775 26132 25247
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29513 29196 28874 28564 28138 27725 26999 26345 25462
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29776) 29453 29125 28809 28376 27962 27223 26559 25677
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29711) 29376 29055 28613 28194 27448 26772 25892
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29627) 29300 28851 28424 27673 26985 26099
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29545 29089 28655 27897 27198 26298
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29791) 29326 28885 28118 27411 26496
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 29115 28335 27624 26695
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29802) 29345 28553 27837 26894
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29575) 28771 28049 27092
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28988 28255 27291
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29206 28462 27490
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29424 28668 27688
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29642) 28875 27887
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29081 28083
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29288 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29495 (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29701) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23511 23246 22991 22737 22482 22212 21872 21155 19691 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23862 23588 23324 23062 22799 22520 22258 22011 20615 18660 (< MIN)
1050 24187 23930 23658 23387 23116 22828 22557 22302 21388 20022 (< MIN)
1075 24496 24240 23992 23713 23433 23136 22856 22593 22057 20695 18810
1100 24804 24540 24286 24034 23750 23444 23156 22885 22331 21368 20028
1125 25112 24841 24580 24320 24059 23752 23455 23176 22605 22015 20608
1150 25421 25142 24873 24606 24338 24052 23754 23467 22880 22272 21189
1175 25729 25443 25167 24892 24617 24323 24047 23758 23154 22529 21769
1200 26034 25744 25461 25179 24896 24594 24311 24044 23429 22786 22143
1225 26310 26040 25754 25465 25175 24865 24574 24301 23703 23043 22382
1250 26587 26310 26043 25751 25454 25136 24838 24557 23978 23300 22621
1275 26863 26580 26307 26034 25732 25407 25102 24814 24222 23557 22860
1300 27140 26850 26570 26291 26010 25679 25366 25071 24465 23814 23099
1325 27416 27120 26834 26549 26261 25949 25629 25327 24707 24062 23338
1350 27692 27390 27098 26807 26513 26199 25893 25584 24950 24290 23577
1375 27968 27660 27362 27064 26764 26444 26142 25841 25192 24518 23816
1400 28239 27930 27626 27322 27016 26689 26381 26089 25435 24745 24049
1425 28509 28195 27889 27580 27267 26934 26620 26321 25677 24973 24261
1450 28778 28458 28149 27837 27519 27179 26858 26554 25920 25200 24474
1475 29047 28721 28406 28092 27771 27424 27097 26788 26148 25428 24686
1500 29317 28984 28663 28343 28021 27669 27336 27021 26369 25655 24899
1525 (29586) 29247 28920 28593 28266 27914 27575 27253 26590 25883 25111
1550 (MAX) 29511 29177 28844 28510 28155 27814 27487 26812 26101 25324
1575 (MAX) (29774) 29434 29095 28754 28392 28051 27720 27033 26310 25536
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (29691) 29345 28999 28631 28283 27953 27254 26519 25749
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29596) 29243 28868 28515 28180 27475 26728 25961
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29488 29106 28747 28406 27697 26937 26161
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29733) 29345 28978 28632 27917 27145 26357
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29583) 29211 28859 28135 27355 26554
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29442 29085 28349 27563 26750
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29675) 29311 28563 27772 26946
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29537 28778 27981 27143
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29763) 28993 28184 27339
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29207 28387 27536
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29422 28589 27732
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29636) 28792 27929
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28994 28121

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29196 28312
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29399 (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29601) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 22993 22733 22458 22189 21746 20966 20295 18968 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23327 23059 22775 22497 22216 21831 21106 20225 18000 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23661 23384 23091 22804 22514 22232 21917 20967 19348 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23995 23710 23407 23111 22812 22521 22252 21710 20333 18301 (< MIN)
1100 24289 24031 23724 23418 23109 22810 22532 22164 20979 19525 (< MIN)
1125 24583 24317 24035 23725 23407 23099 22813 22433 21626 20345 18093
1150 24876 24603 24313 24028 23705 23388 23093 22702 22106 20908 19184
1175 25170 24889 24591 24299 24003 23677 23374 22971 22357 21471 20121
1200 25464 25175 24869 24569 24266 23966 23655 23240 22609 22014 20600
1225 25757 25461 25148 24839 24528 24225 23935 23510 22861 22249 21079
1250 26045 25747 25426 25110 24790 24480 24190 23779 23113 22485 21559
1275 26309 26030 25704 25381 25053 24735 24438 24043 23365 22720 22017
1300 26573 26288 25982 25651 25315 24989 24686 24281 23617 22955 22233
1325 26837 26545 26235 25921 25578 25244 24933 24519 23869 23191 22450
1350 27101 26803 26486 26173 25840 25499 25181 24757 24107 23426 22667
1375 27365 27061 26737 26417 26093 25754 25429 24995 24331 23661 22883
1400 27629 27318 26988 26662 26331 26008 25676 25234 24554 23896 23100
1425 27893 27576 27238 26906 26569 26239 25924 25471 24778 24117 23317
1450 28152 27834 27489 27151 26807 26471 26156 25709 25001 24327 23533
1475 28409 28088 27740 27395 27045 26702 26382 25948 25224 24536 23750
1500 28666 28339 27991 27640 27282 26934 26607 26170 25448 24745 23967
1525 28923 28590 28235 27884 27521 27165 26832 26388 25671 24955 24164
1550 29180 28840 28479 28125 27758 27396 27058 26605 25895 25165 24359
1575 29437 29091 28723 28362 27996 27628 27284 26823 26109 25374 24552
1600 (29694) 29341 28967 28600 28227 27859 27509 27040 26314 25583 24746
1625 (MAX) (29592) 29211 28837 28458 28088 27735 27258 26520 25793 24941
1650 (MAX) (MAX) 29455 29075 28689 28313 27960 27475 26725 26002 25134
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (29699) 29312 28920 28537 28180 27693 26930 26196 25328
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29550 29151 28762 28399 27911 27136 26390 25522
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29787) 29382 28986 28617 28124 27341 26584 25716
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29613) 29211 28836 28335 27547 26778 25910
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29435 29055 28546 27752 26972 26098
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29660) 29273 28757 27958 27166 26279
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29492 28968 28158 27360 26460
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29711) 29179 28357 27554 26641
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29390 28557 27747 26823
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29601) 28756 27942 27004

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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ASDA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28955 28131 (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29154 28319 (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29354 28507 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29553 (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29752) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22738 22459 22188 21689 20894 20184 19133 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23064 22775 22495 22196 21753 20986 20313 19130 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23389 23091 22802 22493 22205 21787 21062 20265 18648 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23715 23408 23109 22791 22493 22204 21811 20956 19958 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 24036 23724 23416 23088 22781 22483 22202 21648 20600 18750 (< MIN)
1125 24322 24035 23724 23386 23069 22763 22472 22127 21220 19933 (< MIN)
1150 24608 24314 24027 23683 23357 23042 22743 22387 21840 20506 18754
1175 24894 24592 24297 23980 23646 23321 23013 22648 22183 21043 19824
1200 25180 24870 24568 24244 23934 23600 23284 22908 22429 21580 20389
1225 25467 25148 24838 24506 24196 23879 23554 23168 22677 22049 20855
1250 25753 25426 25108 24768 24450 24139 23825 23428 22923 22279 21322
1275 26036 25704 25379 25030 24704 24386 24084 23689 23170 22509 21788
1300 26293 25983 25649 25292 24958 24633 24323 23949 23417 22739 22116
1325 26551 26236 25919 25554 25212 24879 24562 24185 23664 22968 22330
1350 26808 26486 26172 25816 25466 25125 24801 24415 23911 23198 22544
1375 27066 26737 26416 26070 25720 25371 25040 24646 24140 23428 22757
1400 27324 26988 26660 26308 25974 25618 25279 24876 24359 23658 22971
1425 27581 27239 26905 26545 26207 25865 25518 25107 24579 23887 23185
1450 27839 27490 27149 26783 26438 26101 25758 25337 24798 24104 23398
1475 28094 27741 27394 27020 26669 26325 25997 25567 25017 24309 23612
1500 28345 27992 27638 27258 26900 26550 26216 25798 25236 24514 23826
1525 28596 28236 27883 27495 27130 26774 26434 26026 25455 24719 24035
1550 28846 28480 28123 27732 27361 26999 26652 26237 25675 24924 24227
1575 29097 28724 28361 27970 27592 27223 26871 26448 25894 25129 24418
1600 29348 28968 28598 28201 27823 27448 27089 26659 26104 25333 24609
1625 (29598) 29212 28835 28432 28052 27672 27308 26871 26306 25538 24801
1650 (MAX) 29455 29073 28662 28276 27897 27526 27082 26508 25743 24992
1675 (MAX) (29699) 29310 28893 28500 28118 27745 27293 26710 25948 25184
1700 (MAX) (MAX) 29548 29123 28724 28335 27963 27504 26912 26142 25375
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (29785) 29354 28948 28553 28176 27715 27114 26332 25567
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29584) 29172 28770 28387 27927 27316 26522 25758
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29395 28988 28599 28133 27518 26712 25950
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29619) 29206 28811 28338 27720 26902 26132
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29423 29023 28543 27922 27093 26311
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29641) 29235 28748 28121 27283 26490
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29447 28952 28316 27473 26670
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29658) 29157 28512 27663 26849

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29362 28708 27853 27028
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29566 28904 28042 27207
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29771) 29100 28226 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29296 28411 (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29491 28596 (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29687) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22191 21684 20857 20124 18982 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22499 22194 21714 20920 20232 19217 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22806 22492 22191 21717 20975 20310 19216 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23113 22789 22479 22179 21718 21005 20266 18867 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23421 23086 22766 22457 22166 21699 20907 20055 18049 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23728 23383 23054 22736 22436 22147 21549 20638 19196 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 24031 23681 23342 23014 22705 22408 22074 21220 20153 18122 (< MIN)
1175 24301 23978 23630 23292 22975 22669 22325 21803 20666 19159 (< MIN)
1200 24572 24242 23918 23570 23244 22930 22576 22158 21179 20084 (< MIN)
1225 24842 24504 24181 23849 23514 23191 22827 22397 21693 20531 18858
1250 25112 24766 24434 24112 23783 23452 23078 22636 22090 20978 19788
1275 25383 25028 24688 24358 24046 23713 23329 22876 22314 21425 20297
1300 25654 25290 24942 24604 24284 23973 23580 23115 22539 21872 20681
1325 25924 25552 25195 24849 24523 24207 23831 23354 22763 22149 21066
1350 26176 25814 25449 25095 24761 24438 24073 23594 22988 22358 21451
1375 26420 26069 25703 25341 24999 24669 24295 23833 23213 22566 21835
1400 26665 26306 25957 25586 25237 24900 24518 24064 23437 22776 22110
1425 26909 26543 26191 25832 25475 25131 24740 24277 23662 22985 22303
1450 27154 26781 26422 26071 25713 25362 24963 24490 23886 23194 22496
1475 27398 27018 26652 26295 25952 25593 25186 24703 24099 23402 22689
1500 27643 27255 26883 26519 26173 25824 25409 24916 24300 23611 22882
1525 27887 27493 27113 26743 26391 26050 25631 25128 24500 23821 23075
1550 28128 27730 27344 26966 26609 26261 25854 25342 24701 24027 23268
1575 28365 27967 27574 27190 26827 26473 26070 25554 24902 24214 23461
1600 28603 28199 27805 27414 27044 26685 26275 25767 25102 24402 23654
1625 28840 28429 28034 27638 27262 26896 26480 25980 25303 24589 23846
1650 29078 28660 28258 27862 27479 27108 26685 26178 25503 24777 24036
1675 29315 28890 28481 28084 27697 27320 26890 26375 25703 24965 24210
1700 29553 29120 28705 28300 27915 27531 27095 26572 25904 25152 24384
1725 (29790) 29351 28929 28518 28128 27743 27299 26769 26097 25340 24559
1750 (MAX) (29581) 29152 28735 28339 27955 27504 26965 26284 25527 24733
1775 (MAX) (MAX) 29376 28952 28551 28161 27709 27162 26471 25715 24907
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (29599) 29169 28762 28366 27914 27359 26657 25903 25082
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29386 28973 28571 28115 27555 26844 26085 25256
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29603) 29183 28777 28313 27752 27031 26260 25430
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29395 28982 28512 27949 27218 26436 25605
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29606) 29187 28711 28141 27404 26612 25779

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29392 28909 28332 27591 26789 25953
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29597) 29108 28523 27777 26965 (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29306 28713 27964 27141 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29505 28904 28146 27317 (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29703) 29095 28327 (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29286 28509 (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29476 28690 (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29667) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 21739 20874 20120 18910 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22213 21732 20917 20194 19120 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22511 22198 21713 20933 20259 19332 18191 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22809 22485 22177 21674 20951 20325 19477 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23107 22773 22456 22150 21642 20971 20357 18971 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23405 23061 22734 22419 22125 21617 20960 20075 18531 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23702 23349 23012 22688 22385 22102 21564 20620 19643 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 24000 23637 23290 22956 22645 22354 22067 21164 20335 18461 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 24262 23925 23569 23225 22905 22605 22311 21708 20827 19464 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 24525 24188 23847 23494 23166 22858 22554 22107 21320 20199 18433 (< MIN)
1250 24787 24442 24110 23763 23426 23109 22798 22338 21813 20625 19343 (< MIN)
1275 25050 24695 24356 24028 23686 23361 23041 22570 22135 21052 20103 18016
1300 25312 24949 24602 24266 23946 23613 23285 22801 22355 21479 20477 18825
1325 25575 25203 24848 24504 24183 23865 23528 23032 22575 21906 20850 19634
1350 25837 25457 25093 24741 24413 24103 23772 23264 22795 22159 21223 20174
1375 26090 25711 25339 24979 24643 24327 24014 23495 23015 22362 21597 20493
1400 26328 25965 25585 25217 24873 24550 24230 23726 23235 22566 21970 20812
1425 26566 26198 25830 25454 25104 24774 24447 23958 23455 22771 22174 21131
1450 26803 26429 26069 25693 25334 24997 24663 24169 23675 22975 22364 21450
1475 27041 26660 26293 25930 25564 25220 24880 24374 23895 23178 22554 21769
1500 27279 26891 26517 26153 25795 25444 25096 24581 24102 23382 22744 22048
1525 27517 27121 26741 26371 26023 25667 25312 24787 24299 23587 22934 22222
1550 27755 27352 26964 26588 26234 25890 25529 24993 24496 23791 23124 22396
1575 27992 27582 27189 26805 26445 26104 25745 25199 24692 23994 23313 22570
1600 28224 27813 27412 27023 26656 26310 25962 25405 24889 24178 23504 22744
1625 28455 28043 27636 27240 26867 26515 26164 25612 25085 24362 23694 22918
1650 28685 28266 27860 27457 27079 26720 26364 25818 25282 24545 23883 23093
1675 28916 28490 28081 27675 27290 26926 26564 26022 25478 24729 24066 23267
1700 29147 28714 28299 27892 27501 27131 26764 26213 25675 24912 24238 23441
1725 29378 28938 28515 28106 27712 27337 26963 26405 25872 25096 24410 23615
1750 (29609) 29161 28733 28317 27923 27542 27163 26596 26064 25279 24582 23789
1775 (MAX) 29385 28950 28527 28130 27747 27363 26787 26247 25463 24753 23963
1800 (MAX) (29609) 29167 28738 28335 27953 27562 26979 26431 25646 24925 24125
1825 (MAX) (MAX) 29384 28949 28539 28153 27762 27170 26614 25830 25097 24284
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (29601) 29159 28744 28352 27962 27361 26798 26012 25269 24443
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29370 28949 28552 28157 27552 26981 26185 25440 24602
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29581) 29154 28751 28350 27743 27165 26358 25612 24761

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29358 28950 28544 27935 27348 26530 25784 (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29563 29149 28737 28122 27531 26703 25956 (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29767) 29348 28931 28308 27715 26876 26121 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29547 29125 28493 27898 27048 (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29746) 29318 28679 28079 27221 (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29512 28864 28257 27394 (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29706) 29049 28435 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29235 28613 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29420 28791 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29606) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 20145 18919 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20943 20199 19083 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 21742 20939 20240 19208 18070 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22188 21679 20930 20262 19349 18195 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22467 22152 21620 20903 20293 19413 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22745 22421 22116 21544 20892 20290 19139 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23024 22690 22376 22072 21491 20850 20127 18553 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23302 22959 22636 22323 22036 21409 20638 19612 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23581 23228 22896 22574 22278 21969 21149 20291 18781 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23860 23497 23156 22825 22521 22221 21661 20752 19752 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 24122 23766 23416 23076 22764 22456 22075 21212 20304 18641 (< MIN)
1275 24368 24031 23675 23327 23007 22690 22299 21671 20713 19518 (< MIN)
1300 24613 24268 23935 23577 23250 22925 22524 22060 21121 20160 18396
1325 24860 24506 24173 23828 23492 23159 22748 22272 21529 20516 19185
1350 25106 24744 24403 24071 23735 23394 22972 22485 21938 20872 19975
1375 25351 24982 24633 24293 23978 23628 23196 22697 22169 21228 20299
1400 25597 25219 24863 24516 24196 23863 23421 22909 22368 21584 20608
1425 25844 25457 25093 24738 24411 24086 23645 23121 22567 21940 20917
1450 26081 25695 25323 24961 24627 24296 23869 23333 22766 22153 21226
1475 26305 25933 25553 25183 24843 24504 24083 23546 22966 22338 21535
1500 26529 26156 25784 25406 25058 24713 24283 23758 23165 22523 21845
1525 26754 26373 26012 25629 25274 24922 24483 23970 23364 22708 22085
1550 26978 26591 26223 25851 25490 25131 24684 24163 23563 22893 22256
1575 27202 26808 26434 26068 25705 25340 24884 24354 23763 23078 22427
1600 27426 27025 26646 26273 25921 25548 25084 24544 23962 23263 22598
1625 27650 27243 26857 26477 26126 25757 25284 24734 24145 23448 22769
1650 27874 27460 27067 26682 26325 25966 25484 24924 24325 23633 22940
1675 28095 27678 27278 26887 26524 26162 25685 25114 24504 23818 23111
1700 28313 27895 27489 27092 26724 26355 25885 25305 24684 24002 23282
1725 28530 28109 27700 27297 26923 26549 26080 25495 24863 24170 23454
1750 28747 28319 27911 27502 27122 26742 26265 25685 25043 24338 23625
1775 28964 28530 28118 27706 27321 26935 26452 25875 25222 24506 23796
1800 29182 28741 28323 27911 27520 27129 26638 26061 25402 24673 23967
1825 29399 28952 28528 28112 27719 27322 26825 26240 25581 24841 24126
1850 (29617) 29163 28732 28311 27918 27516 27011 26418 25761 25009 24282
1875 (MAX) 29373 28936 28509 28113 27709 27198 26596 25940 25177 24438
1900 (MAX) (29584) 29141 28708 28307 27903 27384 26774 26113 25344 24595

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (MAX) 29345 28906 28499 28093 27570 26952 26283 25512 24751
1950 (MAX) (MAX) 29550 29105 28693 28280 27757 27130 26452 25680 24907
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (29755) 29303 28885 28468 27943 27309 26622 25848 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29502 29079 28655 28126 27487 26791 26015 (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29700) 29271 28843 28307 27665 26960 26174 (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29465 29030 28487 27844 27130 (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29658) 29218 28668 28021 27299 (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29405 28849 28194 27468 (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 29030 28367 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29211 28540 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29392 28713 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29573 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29753) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 19115 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20257 19221 18007 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20948 20268 19282 18108 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 21639 20910 20260 19322 18110 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22124 21552 20857 20245 19260 18002 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22384 22075 21453 20802 20183 19089 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22644 22326 22020 21358 20698 20077 18559 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22904 22577 22262 21915 21214 20553 19567 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23164 22828 22504 22198 21729 21030 20244 18931 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23425 23079 22746 22432 22106 21506 20674 19864 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 23685 23330 22989 22665 22331 21983 21104 20330 18830 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 23945 23582 23231 22899 22556 22208 21533 20717 19677 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 24181 23832 23473 23133 22781 22424 21963 21103 20209 18675 (< MIN)
1350 24412 24074 23715 23367 23006 22640 22187 21490 20548 19443 (< MIN)
1375 24642 24296 23958 23601 23231 22856 22391 21876 20887 20081 18278
1400 24872 24519 24178 23835 23456 23072 22596 22131 21226 20378 18962
1425 25102 24742 24393 24061 23682 23288 22801 22325 21565 20676 19647
1450 25333 24965 24608 24269 23907 23504 23005 22518 21904 20973 20124
1475 25563 25187 24824 24477 24117 23720 23210 22712 22129 21270 20380
1500 25793 25410 25039 24686 24318 23936 23415 22905 22309 21568 20636
1525 26021 25633 25254 24894 24519 24136 23620 23099 22489 21866 20893
1550 26233 25855 25469 25102 24720 24330 23824 23292 22669 22091 21149
1575 26444 26072 25684 25311 24921 24523 24026 23486 22849 22259 21405
1600 26655 26277 25900 25519 25122 24716 24210 23679 23030 22426 21661
1625 26866 26481 26106 25727 25323 24910 24394 23873 23210 22594 21918
1650 27077 26686 26305 25936 25524 25103 24578 24060 23390 22761 22104
1675 27288 26891 26504 26133 25725 25297 24762 24235 23570 22928 22258
1700 27500 27096 26703 26326 25926 25490 24946 24409 23750 23096 22412
1725 27711 27301 26901 26519 26118 25684 25130 24584 23930 23264 22566
1750 27922 27506 27100 26712 26305 25877 25314 24759 24100 23431 22720
1775 28129 27711 27299 26905 26492 26066 25498 24934 24264 23598 22873
1800 28333 27916 27497 27098 26679 26247 25683 25108 24428 23766 23027
1825 28538 28117 27697 27291 26866 26427 25866 25283 24591 23933 23181
1850 28743 28315 27895 27484 27053 26608 26048 25458 24755 24092 23335
1875 28948 28514 28091 27677 27240 26789 26221 25633 24919 24246 23489
1900 29152 28712 28284 27870 27427 26970 26394 25807 25083 24399 23643

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 29357 28911 28476 28061 27614 27151 26567 25982 25246 24552 23797
1950 29561 29110 28669 28248 27801 27331 26740 26149 25410 24706 (MAT)
1975 (29766) 29308 28862 28435 27988 27512 26913 26314 25574 24859 (MAT)
2000 (MAX) 29506 29055 28622 28170 27693 27086 26480 25738 25012 (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (29705) 29247 28809 28351 27874 27260 26646 25901 (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) 29440 28996 28532 28053 27433 26811 26062 (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (29632) 29183 28714 28229 27606 26977 26219 (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29370 28895 28404 27779 27142 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29557 29076 28580 27952 27308 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29744) 29258 28755 28122 27473 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29439 28931 28290 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29621) 29106 28459 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29282 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29457 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29633) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 19281 18025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20299 19301 18110 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20943 20269 19324 18202 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 21587 20867 20246 19357 18132 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22090 21464 20803 20229 19225 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22341 22024 21359 20747 20139 18911 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22593 22267 21916 21266 20620 19937 18553 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22844 22509 22198 21784 21100 20412 19513 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23095 22751 22432 22131 21581 20852 20198 18844 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 23347 22994 22666 22357 22027 21291 20601 19731 18181 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 23598 23236 22900 22583 22244 21731 21003 20251 18997 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 23850 23479 23133 22809 22461 22080 21405 20612 19814 18025 (< MIN)
1350 24090 23721 23367 23034 22678 22287 21808 20973 20249 18763 (< MIN)
1375 24313 23963 23602 23260 22895 22495 22103 21334 20572 19500 (< MIN)
1400 24536 24183 23835 23486 23112 22702 22301 21695 20895 20091 18544
1425 24759 24398 24061 23711 23329 22909 22498 22028 21218 20373 19211
1450 24982 24613 24270 23937 23546 23116 22696 22215 21541 20655 19878
1475 25205 24829 24478 24145 23763 23323 22893 22401 21864 20938 20202
1500 25428 25044 24687 24347 23980 23531 23091 22588 22101 21220 20449
1525 25651 25260 24895 24548 24176 23738 23289 22774 22277 21502 20697
1550 25874 25475 25103 24750 24370 23945 23486 22961 22452 21785 20945
1575 26089 25691 25311 24951 24565 24137 23684 23147 22627 22038 21192
1600 26295 25906 25520 25153 24759 24323 23881 23333 22803 22201 21440
1625 26500 26112 25728 25354 24953 24509 24071 23520 22978 22364 21688
1650 26705 26311 25936 25556 25147 24695 24250 23706 23153 22526 21935
1675 26910 26510 26134 25757 25342 24882 24428 23893 23329 22689 22111
1700 27115 26709 26327 25959 25536 25068 24606 24071 23504 22852 22262
1725 27320 26907 26520 26149 25730 25254 24784 24240 23680 23014 22413
1750 27526 27106 26713 26337 25924 25440 24962 24409 23855 23177 22564
1775 27731 27305 26906 26524 26111 25626 25141 24578 24027 23339 22715
1800 27936 27504 27099 26711 26292 25812 25318 24747 24188 23502 22866
1825 28137 27703 27292 26899 26474 25998 25497 24916 24347 23665 23016
1850 28335 27902 27484 27086 26655 26173 25675 25085 24507 23827 23167
1875 28534 28098 27678 27274 26837 26348 25853 25254 24667 23990 23318
1900 28733 28290 27870 27461 27018 26523 26030 25423 24827 24140 23469

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28932 28483 28061 27649 27199 26698 26198 25592 24987 24290 23620
1950 29131 28676 28249 27836 27381 26873 26366 25761 25146 24439 23771
1975 29330 28869 28435 28023 27562 27047 26534 25929 25306 24588 23922
2000 29529 29061 28623 28205 27744 27223 26703 26094 25466 24737 (MAT)
2025 (29728) 29254 28810 28387 27925 27397 26871 26255 25626 24887 (MAT)
2050 (MAX) 29447 28997 28568 28103 27572 27039 26415 25786 25036 (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (29640) 29184 28750 28280 27747 27208 26576 25946 25185 (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) 29371 28932 28456 27922 27376 26737 26101 (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) 29558 29114 28632 28094 27545 26898 26255 (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (29745) 29296 28808 28264 27713 27059 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29477 28984 28434 27881 27219 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29659) 29160 28604 28048 27380 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29336 28774 28212 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29513 28944 28376 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29689) 29114 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29284 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 18139 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 19355 18161 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20261 19313 18168 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 20819 20208 19263 18017 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 21377 20725 20157 19049 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21934 21242 20638 20034 18727 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22206 21759 21120 20478 19696 18344 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22440 22120 21602 20922 20279 19249 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22674 22346 22037 21366 20686 20063 18711 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22908 22571 22254 21809 21093 20434 19552 18138 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 23142 22796 22472 22118 21500 20805 20156 18916 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 23377 23022 22689 22326 21907 21176 20493 19694 18118 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 23611 23247 22906 22535 22153 21547 20829 20184 18826 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 23845 23473 23123 22743 22352 21918 21165 20487 19535 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 24070 23698 23341 22951 22551 22147 21501 20790 20092 18606 (< MIN)
1450 24279 23923 23558 23159 22750 22336 21837 21093 20361 19248 (< MIN)
1475 24487 24133 23775 23367 22949 22526 22092 21396 20629 19889 18260
1500 24696 24334 23993 23576 23147 22715 22271 21699 20897 20195 18835
1525 24904 24535 24188 23784 23347 22904 22450 22001 21166 20430 19409
1550 25112 24736 24382 23992 23545 23093 22630 22170 21434 20666 19984
1575 25321 24938 24576 24180 23744 23283 22809 22339 21702 20901 20199
1600 25529 25139 24771 24367 23943 23472 22988 22508 21971 21137 20403
1625 25738 25340 24965 24554 24128 23661 23167 22678 22140 21373 20607
1650 25947 25542 25160 24741 24307 23850 23347 22847 22298 21608 20812
1675 26143 25743 25354 24928 24486 24036 23526 23016 22456 21844 21016
1700 26337 25944 25548 25115 24666 24207 23705 23185 22614 22049 21221
1725 26529 26135 25743 25302 24845 24378 23885 23354 22772 22195 21426
1750 26723 26322 25938 25488 25024 24550 24058 23523 22930 22342 21630
1775 26916 26510 26123 25675 25203 24721 24221 23693 23088 22489 21835
1800 27109 26697 26305 25863 25382 24892 24384 23862 23246 22635 22026
1825 27302 26884 26486 26046 25562 25063 24547 24028 23404 22782 22160
1850 27495 27071 26668 26222 25741 25234 24710 24183 23562 22928 22295
1875 27688 27258 26850 26397 25920 25406 24873 24338 23720 23075 22430
1900 27881 27446 27031 26573 26094 25577 25036 24493 23878 23221 22565

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28072 27633 27213 26749 26263 25748 25199 24648 24033 23368 22700
1950 28260 27820 27394 26924 26432 25919 25362 24802 24178 23514 22835
1975 28447 28007 27576 27100 26601 26086 25525 24957 24324 23661 (MAT)
2000 28634 28189 27758 27275 26770 26249 25689 25112 24469 23807 (MAT)
2025 28821 28370 27939 27451 26940 26412 25851 25267 24615 23954 (MAT)
2050 29008 28552 28118 27626 27109 26574 26014 25421 24760 24093 (MAT)
2075 29196 28734 28294 27802 27278 26737 26170 25576 24906 (MAT) (MAT)
2100 29383 28915 28470 27977 27447 26900 26326 25731 25051 (MAT) (MAT)
2125 29570 29097 28646 28148 27616 27062 26482 25885 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (29757) 29279 28823 28319 27785 27225 26638 26039 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) 29460 28999 28489 27954 27388 26794 26188 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (29642) 29175 28660 28120 27551 26950 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) 29352 28831 28285 27714 27106 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) 29528 29001 28450 27876 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (29704) 29172 28614 28038 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29342 28778 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29513 28943 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29683) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 6 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 10° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 18192 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 19346 18223 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 20224 19320 18097 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 20742 20184 19133 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 21260 20667 20073 18763 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 21779 21150 20518 19733 18466 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22129 21633 20965 20296 19378 18051 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22354 22052 21411 20703 20118 18901 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 22580 22270 21857 21112 20492 19751 18493 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 22805 22487 22141 21520 20866 20241 19287 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 23031 22705 22350 21928 21241 20581 20031 18654 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 23257 22922 22559 22164 21615 20922 20342 19387 18118 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 23483 23140 22768 22363 21989 21263 20654 20045 18796 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 23708 23358 22976 22562 22184 21604 20965 20325 19473 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 23934 23576 23186 22761 22375 21945 21277 20606 20056 18510 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 24142 23793 23394 22960 22565 22151 21588 20885 20309 19121 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1500 24344 24010 23603 23159 22755 22332 21900 21165 20562 19732 18308 (< MIN)
1525 24545 24204 23812 23358 22945 22512 22116 21446 20815 20124 18861 (< MIN)
1550 24746 24399 24018 23558 23135 22693 22288 21725 21067 20345 19414 (< MIN)
1575 24948 24594 24206 23757 23325 22873 22459 22003 21320 20566 19967 18365
1600 25150 24789 24393 23956 23515 23054 22631 22165 21573 20787 20183 18855
1625 25351 24984 24581 24139 23705 23235 22803 22326 21826 21008 20377 19345
1650 25552 25178 24768 24319 23895 23416 22975 22488 22047 21229 20572 19835
1675 25754 25373 24956 24498 24077 23596 23147 22650 22200 21450 20767 20110
1700 25955 25568 25143 24677 24249 23777 23318 22812 22352 21671 20962 20278
1725 26146 25762 25331 24857 24422 23958 23490 22974 22505 21892 21157 20444
1750 26333 25957 25518 25037 24594 24125 23662 23136 22658 22072 21352 20612
1775 26520 26142 25705 25216 24765 24290 23834 23298 22810 22213 21546 20779
1800 26708 26324 25893 25395 24937 24454 24005 23460 22963 22355 21741 20946
1825 26895 26506 26075 25575 25109 24618 24162 23621 23116 22496 21936 21113
1850 27082 26688 26251 25754 25282 24782 24319 23783 23269 22637 22088 21280
1875 27270 26870 26427 25933 25454 24946 24476 23945 23421 22778 22218 21447
1900 27458 27052 26603 26107 25625 25110 24633 24098 23574 22919 22350 21614

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 27645 27233 26779 26276 25797 25274 24789 24247 23727 23060 22481 21781
1950 27832 27415 26955 26445 25969 25439 24946 24396 23879 23202 22611 (MAT)
1975 28019 27597 27131 26615 26134 25603 25103 24545 24030 23343 22742 (MAT)
2000 28201 27779 27307 26784 26298 25767 25260 24693 24171 23484 22873 (MAT)
2025 28382 27961 27483 26953 26461 25931 25417 24842 24312 23625 23005 (MAT)
2050 28564 28139 27659 27123 26624 26091 25574 24990 24453 23767 (MAT) (MAT)
2075 28746 28315 27834 27292 26788 26248 25731 25139 24594 23908 (MAT) (MAT)
2100 28928 28492 28010 27461 26951 26405 25888 25288 24736 24046 (MAT) (MAT)
2125 29110 28669 28181 27631 27114 26562 26043 25437 24877 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 29291 28845 28352 27800 27277 26719 26194 25586 25018 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 29473 29022 28523 27969 27441 26876 26345 25734 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (29655) 29198 28694 28135 27605 27033 26496 25883 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) 29375 28865 28300 27768 27190 26647 26031 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) 29551 29036 28465 27931 27347 26798 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (29728) 29207 28629 28092 27504 26950 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) 29378 28794 28251 27661 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) 29549 28958 28410 27818 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (29720) 29123 28569 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29288 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29453 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.7 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 10° FLAPS

Table 7 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 10° FLAPS

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[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 25101 24881 24662 24449 24249 24052 23822 23522 23241 22606 21485 19983
1025 25386 25160 24933 24714 24507 24305 24110 23836 23548 22894 22002 20434
1050 25671 25438 25205 24978 24765 24556 24355 24114 23854 23182 22260 20881
1075 25957 25716 25476 25243 25023 24808 24601 24352 24121 23470 22517 21329
1100 26205 25994 25747 25507 25282 25060 24847 24591 24352 23758 22775 21775
1125 26447 26229 26016 25772 25540 25312 25093 24829 24584 24034 23033 22111
1150 26690 26464 26243 26030 25798 25564 25339 25068 24815 24249 23291 22337
1175 26932 26698 26470 26251 26046 25816 25585 25306 25046 24465 23548 22562
1200 27174 26932 26697 26471 26260 26056 25830 25544 25278 24681 23806 22788
1225 27416 27166 26924 26691 26474 26264 26063 25783 25509 24896 24048 23013
1250 27658 27400 27151 26911 26688 26471 26265 26017 25740 25112 24241 23238
1275 27901 27635 27378 27131 26902 26679 26466 26212 25972 25327 24434 23464
1300 28143 27869 27605 27351 27116 26887 26668 26408 26166 25543 24627 23689
1325 28385 28103 27832 27572 27330 27095 26870 26603 26356 25759 24820 23914
1350 28627 28338 28059 27792 27543 27302 27072 26799 26545 25974 25014 24106
1375 28870 28572 28286 28012 27757 27510 27274 26994 26735 26155 25207 24277
1400 29112 28806 28513 28232 27971 27717 27476 27190 26925 26332 25400 24449
1425 29354 29040 28740 28453 28185 27925 27678 27385 27114 26509 25593 24620
1450 (29596) 29274 28967 28673 28399 28133 27879 27581 27304 26685 25786 24791
1475 (MAX) 29509 29194 28893 28613 28341 28081 27776 27493 26862 25979 24962
1500 (MAX) (29743) 29421 29113 28826 28548 28283 27971 27683 27038 26143 25134
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (29648) 29334 29041 28756 28485 28167 27873 27215 26303 25305
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29554 29254 28964 28687 28362 28062 27391 26463 25476
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29774) 29468 29172 28889 28558 28251 27568 26623 25648
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29682) 29379 29090 28753 28441 27745 26783 25819
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29587) 29292 28949 28631 27921 26943 25990
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29494 29144 28820 28098 27103 26137
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29696) 29340 29010 28274 27263 26283
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 29199 28451 27423 26428
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29731) 29389 28627 27583 26574
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29579) 28804 27743 26720
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28981 27903 26865
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29157 28064 27011
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29334 28223 27156
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29511 28383 27302
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29687) 28543 27447
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28704 27593

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28864 27738
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29023 27884
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29183 28030
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29344 (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29504 (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29664) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 24676 24456 24244 24041 23792 23509 23207 22879 22406 21255 19880
1025 24948 24721 24502 24293 24086 23822 23512 23175 22687 21763 20360
1050 25220 24985 24760 24544 24332 24103 23817 23471 22968 22135 20803
1075 25492 25250 25019 24796 24577 24341 24092 23768 23249 22388 21246
1100 25763 25515 25277 25048 24822 24579 24323 24047 23530 22641 21690
1125 26029 25780 25534 25299 25067 24817 24554 24270 23811 22894 22067
1150 26257 26037 25792 25551 25312 25055 24784 24492 24069 23147 22290
1175 26484 26257 26042 25802 25557 25293 25014 24715 24279 23400 22513
1200 26712 26478 26256 26044 25803 25531 25245 24937 24489 23653 22737
1225 26939 26698 26469 26251 26039 25769 25476 25160 24700 23905 22961
1250 27167 26919 26683 26459 26241 26006 25706 25382 24910 24119 23184
1275 27394 27139 26897 26666 26441 26201 25937 25605 25121 24309 23408
1300 27622 27360 27111 26874 26643 26396 26137 25827 25331 24499 23631
1325 27849 27580 27324 27081 26844 26591 26326 26041 25542 24689 23855
1350 28077 27800 27538 27288 27045 26786 26515 26222 25752 24878 24059
1375 28304 28021 27752 27496 27246 26982 26703 26404 25962 25068 24229
1400 28532 28241 27966 27703 27448 27177 26892 26587 26142 25259 24400
1425 28759 28462 28179 27910 27649 27372 27081 26769 26314 25448 24570
1450 28987 28682 28393 28118 27850 27567 27270 26950 26487 25638 24740
1475 29214 28903 28607 28325 28051 27762 27459 27133 26660 25828 24910
1500 29442 29123 28821 28533 28252 27957 27648 27315 26833 26015 25080
1525 (29669) 29344 29034 28740 28454 28152 27836 27497 27006 26173 25250
1550 (MAX) 29564 29248 28947 28655 28348 28025 27679 27179 26331 25420
1575 (MAX) (29784) 29462 29154 28856 28543 28214 27861 27351 26489 25591
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (29675) 29362 29057 28738 28403 28043 27524 26647 25761
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29569 29258 28933 28592 28225 27697 26804 25931
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29777) 29459 29129 28781 28407 27869 26962 26086
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29660) 29324 28969 28589 28042 27120 26231
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29519 29158 28771 28215 27278 26376
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29714) 29347 28953 28388 27436 26520
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29536 29135 28561 27594 26666
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29725) 29317 28733 27752 26810
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29499 28906 27910 26955
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29681) 29079 28068 27100
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29252 28225 27245
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29424 28383 27390
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29597) 28541 27535

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28699 27679
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28857 27825
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29015 27969
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29173 28114
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29331 28259
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29489 28404
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29647) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 24258 24047 23779 23495 23209 22928 22660 22270 20969 19689 (< MIN)
1025 24516 24299 24076 23808 23514 23225 22950 22546 21464 20221 18547
1050 24775 24551 24321 24092 23819 23523 23240 22822 21959 20658 19120
1075 25033 24803 24566 24330 24094 23820 23529 23098 22226 21094 19694
1100 25292 25055 24811 24568 24324 24088 23819 23375 22473 21530 20175
1125 25550 25307 25056 24805 24555 24312 24081 23651 22720 21967 20552
1150 25809 25558 25301 25043 24785 24535 24298 23927 22967 22203 20928
1175 26055 25810 25546 25281 25016 24759 24516 24152 23214 22423 21304
1200 26270 26051 25790 25518 25247 24983 24732 24359 23461 22644 21681
1225 26484 26258 26029 25756 25477 25206 24950 24566 23708 22864 22028
1250 26698 26466 26230 25994 25708 25430 25166 24773 23955 23084 22218
1275 26912 26674 26431 26190 25938 25654 25384 24980 24152 23304 22408
1300 27126 26881 26632 26385 26138 25877 25601 25186 24337 23524 22598
1325 27341 27089 26832 26579 26327 26082 25818 25393 24523 23744 22788
1350 27555 27296 27033 26774 26516 26265 26028 25600 24709 23964 22977
1375 27769 27504 27234 26969 26705 26448 26206 25807 24895 24140 23167
1400 27983 27712 27435 27164 26894 26632 26383 26011 25081 24309 23357
1425 28197 27919 27636 27359 27082 26815 26561 26182 25267 24477 23547
1450 28411 28127 27837 27554 27272 26998 26739 26352 25453 24645 23737
1475 28626 28334 28038 27749 27460 27181 26916 26522 25639 24813 23926
1500 28840 28542 28239 27944 27649 27364 27094 26692 25824 24980 24091
1525 29054 28749 28440 28139 27838 27547 27272 26862 26008 25149 24239
1550 29268 28957 28641 28333 28027 27730 27449 27033 26163 25317 24388
1575 29482 29164 28841 28528 28216 27913 27627 27203 26319 25484 24537
1600 (29696) 29372 29042 28723 28405 28096 27805 27373 26474 25653 24686
1625 (MAX) (29579) 29243 28918 28594 28279 27982 27543 26629 25821 24834
1650 (MAX) (MAX) 29444 29113 28782 28462 28160 27713 26784 25989 24983
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (29645) 29308 28971 28645 28337 27883 26940 26134 25131
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29503 29160 28828 28515 28053 27095 26277 25280
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29698) 29349 29011 28692 28223 27250 26421 25429
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29538 29194 28870 28393 27405 26564 25577
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29727) 29377 29047 28563 27561 26708 25726
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29560 29225 28734 27716 26852 25875
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29743) 29403 28904 27871 26995 26021
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29581) 29074 28026 27139 26153
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29244 28181 27282 26285
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29414 28336 27426 26417

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29584) 28491 27569 26549
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28647 27713 26681
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28802 27856 26813
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28957 28000 26945
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29112 28143 27076
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29267 28287 (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29423 28431 (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29578) 28574 (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24062 23792 23499 23194 22908 22624 22353 22054 20722 19333 (< MIN)
1025 24315 24086 23812 23499 23205 22913 22632 22322 21205 19952 18427
1050 24567 24331 24095 23804 23502 23201 22911 22591 21688 20391 18997
1075 24819 24577 24332 24082 23799 23490 23190 22860 22085 20815 19566
1100 25071 24822 24570 24312 24071 23778 23469 23129 22327 21239 20088
1125 25323 25067 24808 24542 24295 24050 23748 23397 22569 21662 20461
1150 25576 25312 25046 24773 24518 24266 24020 23666 22810 22043 20833
1175 25828 25557 25283 25003 24741 24482 24229 23935 23052 22257 21206
1200 26066 25802 25522 25233 24964 24698 24438 24153 23294 22471 21578
1225 26274 26039 25759 25463 25187 24914 24648 24354 23535 22685 21950
1250 26482 26240 25997 25694 25410 25130 24857 24555 23777 22899 22162
1275 26690 26441 26192 25923 25634 25346 25066 24756 24014 23113 22350
1300 26898 26642 26388 26126 25857 25562 25275 24958 24196 23327 22538
1325 27106 26844 26582 26314 26065 25778 25483 25159 24379 23541 22726
1350 27314 27045 26777 26503 26248 25995 25693 25360 24561 23755 22913
1375 27522 27246 26972 26692 26431 26173 25902 25562 24743 23969 23101
1400 27730 27447 27167 26880 26613 26349 26091 25763 24926 24140 23289
1425 27938 27649 27362 27069 26796 26526 26263 25964 25108 24305 23476
1450 28146 27849 27557 27258 26979 26703 26434 26136 25290 24468 23664
1475 28354 28051 27752 27446 27161 26880 26606 26302 25473 24633 23851
1500 28562 28252 27947 27634 27344 27057 26778 26468 25655 24796 24031
1525 28770 28453 28142 27823 27526 27234 26950 26634 25837 24960 24178
1550 28978 28654 28337 28012 27709 27411 27121 26800 26016 25125 24325
1575 29186 28856 28532 28200 27892 27588 27293 26966 26169 25288 24472
1600 29394 29056 28727 28389 28074 27765 27465 27132 26322 25453 24620
1625 (29602) 29258 28922 28577 28257 27942 27637 27298 26475 25617 24767
1650 (MAX) 29459 29117 28766 28440 28118 27808 27464 26627 25781 24915
1675 (MAX) (29660) 29311 28954 28622 28295 27980 27630 26780 25945 25062
1700 (MAX) (MAX) 29506 29143 28805 28472 28152 27796 26933 26094 25210
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (29701) 29332 28988 28649 28323 27962 27086 26235 25356
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29521 29170 28826 28495 28128 27238 26376 25504
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29709) 29353 29003 28667 28294 27391 26517 25651
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 29180 28839 28460 27544 26658 25799
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29718) 29357 29011 28626 27697 26799 25946
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29534 29182 28792 27850 26940 26083
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29711) 29354 28958 28003 27082 26214
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29526 29124 28156 27223 26345

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29698) 29290 28308 27364 26476
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29456 28461 27505 26608
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29622) 28614 27646 26739
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28767 27787 26870
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28919 27928 27001
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29072 28069 27132
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29225 28210 27263
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29378 28351 (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29531 28492 (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29684) 28633 (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23519 23205 22900 22606 22321 22044 21567 20366 18933 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23833 23510 23196 22894 22600 22312 22044 20832 19538 18122 (< MIN)
1050 24111 23815 23493 23182 22878 22580 22304 21298 20097 18681 (< MIN)
1075 24349 24090 23790 23470 23156 22849 22563 21764 20507 19240 (< MIN)
1100 24588 24321 24065 23758 23434 23118 22823 22115 20917 19799 18229
1125 24826 24552 24288 24034 23712 23386 23082 22350 21327 20232 18740
1150 25064 24782 24511 24249 23990 23654 23342 22584 21737 20595 19251
1175 25303 25013 24734 24465 24200 23923 23601 22818 22074 20957 19761
1200 25541 25243 24956 24681 24408 24143 23861 23052 22281 21319 20168
1225 25779 25474 25180 24896 24617 24344 24090 23286 22488 21682 20483
1250 26015 25704 25402 25112 24825 24545 24284 23520 22696 22022 20798
1275 26210 25934 25625 25327 25033 24746 24478 23754 22903 22204 21114
1300 26405 26135 25848 25543 25241 24947 24672 23989 23110 22387 21429
1325 26601 26324 26058 25758 25450 25148 24867 24169 23318 22569 21744
1350 26796 26513 26241 25974 25658 25349 25061 24345 23525 22751 22029
1375 26991 26701 26423 26155 25866 25550 25255 24523 23732 22934 22186
1400 27187 26890 26606 26332 26061 25751 25450 24700 23939 23116 22342
1425 27382 27079 26788 26509 26232 25953 25644 24877 24113 23299 22498
1450 27578 27268 26970 26685 26403 26126 25838 25054 24272 23481 22655
1475 27773 27457 27153 26862 26574 26292 26027 25231 24432 23663 22811
1500 27968 27645 27336 27038 26746 26458 26188 25408 24591 23846 22967
1525 28164 27834 27518 27215 26917 26624 26348 25586 24751 24022 23124
1550 28359 28023 27700 27391 27088 26789 26510 25762 24911 24166 23280
1575 28554 28212 27883 27568 27259 26955 26670 25940 25070 24310 23436
1600 28750 28401 28065 27745 27430 27121 26831 26099 25230 24454 23593
1625 28945 28589 28248 27921 27601 27287 26992 26248 25390 24598 23749
1650 29141 28778 28431 28098 27772 27453 27152 26397 25549 24742 23905
1675 29336 28967 28613 28274 27944 27619 27313 26546 25709 24886 24051
1700 29531 29156 28795 28451 28115 27784 27474 26695 25869 25030 24178
1725 (29727) 29345 28978 28627 28286 27950 27635 26845 26024 25174 24306
1750 (MAX) 29533 29160 28804 28457 28116 27795 26994 26163 25318 24434
1775 (MAX) (29722) 29343 28981 28628 28282 27956 27144 26301 25462 24561
1800 (MAX) (MAX) 29525 29157 28799 28447 28117 27293 26439 25606 24689
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (29708) 29334 28970 28613 28278 27442 26578 25750 24817
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29510 29142 28779 28439 27591 26716 25894 24945
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29686) 29313 28945 28600 27741 26854 26034 25073
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29484 29110 28760 27890 26993 26163 25200

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29655) 29276 28921 28040 27131 26292 25328
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29442 29082 28189 27269 26422 25456
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29608) 29242 28338 27408 26551 25583
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29403 28487 27546 26680 25711
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 28636 27684 26809 25839
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29725) 28786 27823 26938 25967
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28935 27961 27067 (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29085 28099 27196 (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29234 28238 27326 (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29383 28376 (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29532 28514 (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29681) 28653 (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28791 (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
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MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23229 22917 22615 22314 22036 21460 20900 19883 18625 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23535 23214 22903 22591 22305 21979 21392 20362 19220 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23841 23511 23191 22869 22573 22246 21884 20806 19815 18338 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 24110 23808 23479 23147 22841 22503 22187 21249 20275 18886 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 24341 24079 23768 23425 23109 22761 22433 21692 20675 19434 18110 (< MIN)
1125 24573 24302 24042 23702 23377 23018 22678 22068 21075 19982 18617 (< MIN)
1150 24804 24525 24257 23980 23646 23275 22923 22292 21474 20340 19125 (< MIN)
1175 25034 24749 24473 24193 23914 23533 23169 22515 21873 20691 19631 (< MIN)
1200 25266 24972 24689 24401 24136 23790 23415 22739 22137 21043 20085 18378
1225 25497 25195 24905 24609 24337 24035 23660 22962 22340 21394 20396 18835
1250 25728 25419 25121 24817 24538 24228 23906 23186 22541 21746 20708 19292
1275 25959 25642 25337 25025 24738 24421 24114 23410 22743 22048 21020 19750
1300 26156 25865 25552 25233 24939 24613 24299 23633 22946 22225 21332 20120
1325 26345 26073 25768 25441 25140 24806 24483 23857 23147 22401 21643 20385
1350 26534 26256 25984 25649 25341 24999 24668 24061 23349 22578 21955 20650
1375 26724 26438 26163 25857 25542 25192 24853 24231 23551 22754 22132 20915
1400 26913 26621 26340 26053 25742 25385 25038 24401 23753 22931 22286 21181
1425 27102 26804 26517 26224 25943 25577 25223 24571 23955 23107 22440 21446
1450 27292 26987 26694 26395 26119 25770 25408 24741 24121 23284 22595 21711
1475 27481 27170 26871 26566 26285 25963 25593 24912 24278 23460 22749 21976
1500 27670 27352 27047 26737 26450 26129 25777 25082 24434 23636 22903 22116
1525 27859 27535 27224 26908 26616 26289 25962 25252 24590 23813 23057 22243
1550 28049 27718 27401 27079 26782 26449 26123 25422 24746 23989 23211 22371
1575 28238 27901 27578 27250 26947 26609 26278 25592 24902 24132 23366 22499
1600 28427 28084 27754 27421 27113 26769 26432 25763 25059 24272 23520 22627
1625 28616 28266 27931 27592 27278 26928 26587 25933 25215 24412 23675 22755
1650 28806 28449 28108 27763 27444 27088 26741 26088 25371 24552 23829 22882
1675 28995 28632 28284 27934 27610 27248 26896 26232 25527 24693 23983 23010
1700 29184 28815 28461 28105 27776 27408 27050 26378 25684 24833 24112 23137
1725 29374 28998 28638 28276 27941 27567 27205 26522 25840 24973 24239 23265
1750 29563 29180 28815 28447 28107 27727 27360 26667 25996 25113 24365 23393
1775 (29752) 29363 28992 28618 28272 27887 27514 26812 26133 25254 24491 23521
1800 (MAX) 29546 29168 28789 28438 28047 27668 26957 26269 25394 24618 23649
1825 (MAX) (29729) 29345 28960 28604 28207 27823 27102 26405 25534 24745 23776
1850 (MAX) (MAX) 29522 29131 28769 28367 27977 27247 26541 25674 24871 23904
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (29699) 29302 28935 28526 28132 27392 26678 25815 24997 24027
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29473 29100 28686 28287 27536 26814 25955 25124 24137

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29644) 29266 28846 28441 27681 26950 26086 25250 24247
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29432 29006 28596 27826 27086 26213 25377 24356
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29598) 29165 28750 27971 27223 26340 25503 24466
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29325 28905 28116 27359 26468 25630 24575
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29485 29059 28261 27495 26595 25756 24685
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29645) 29214 28406 27631 26722 25883 24795
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29368 28551 27768 26849 26008 (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29523 28695 27904 26976 26128 (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29677) 28841 28040 27103 (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28985 28176 27230 (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29130 28313 27357 (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29275 28449 27484 (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29420 28585 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29565 28721 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29710) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22634 22327 22037 21510 21006 20487 19346 18120 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22923 22606 22305 22015 21503 20958 19965 18698 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23211 22884 22573 22273 21999 21430 20400 19276 18022 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23500 23162 22841 22531 22248 21901 20825 19854 18559 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23789 23440 23109 22790 22495 22187 21249 20285 19097 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 24058 23719 23377 23048 22743 22424 21673 20667 19635 18267 (< MIN)
1150 24275 23997 23646 23306 22991 22660 22049 21048 20109 18763 (< MIN)
1175 24491 24206 23914 23564 23239 22897 22263 21430 20450 19260 (< MIN)
1200 24707 24414 24136 23823 23486 23134 22478 21812 20791 19756 18251
1225 24923 24623 24337 24061 23734 23371 22692 22097 21133 20153 18705
1250 25140 24831 24538 24254 23982 23607 22906 22289 21474 20454 19159
1275 25356 25039 24738 24447 24173 23844 23120 22482 21815 20756 19613
1300 25572 25248 24939 24641 24359 24061 23334 22674 22077 21057 20038
1325 25789 25456 25140 24834 24545 24240 23548 22867 22248 21359 20300
1350 26004 25664 25341 25028 24731 24419 23763 23059 22419 21661 20562
1375 26181 25873 25542 25222 24918 24598 23977 23252 22590 21962 20824
1400 26358 26067 25742 25415 25104 24776 24146 23444 22760 22129 21086
1425 26535 26238 25943 25609 25291 24956 24310 23637 22931 22277 21348
1450 26713 26409 26119 25802 25477 25134 24475 23829 23102 22426 21610
1475 26890 26580 26285 25996 25664 25313 24639 24017 23272 22575 21872
1500 27067 26752 26450 26157 25850 25492 24803 24167 23443 22723 22064
1525 27244 26923 26616 26317 26031 25671 24967 24317 23614 22871 22190
1550 27421 27094 26782 26477 26186 25850 25131 24468 23784 23020 22316
1575 27598 27265 26947 26637 26341 26024 25296 24618 23955 23168 22442
1600 27775 27437 27113 26798 26497 26175 25460 24769 24100 23317 22567
1625 27952 27608 27278 26958 26652 26325 25624 24919 24237 23465 22693
1650 28129 27779 27444 27118 26808 26476 25788 25069 24374 23613 22819
1675 28307 27951 27610 27278 26964 26626 25953 25219 24511 23762 22945
1700 28484 28122 27776 27438 27119 26777 26100 25370 24648 23910 23071
1725 28661 28293 27941 27599 27275 26927 26241 25520 24784 24048 23197
1750 28838 28464 28107 27759 27430 27077 26383 25671 24921 24171 23323
1775 29015 28636 28273 27919 27586 27228 26524 25821 25058 24294 23449
1800 29192 28807 28438 28080 27741 27379 26665 25971 25194 24417 23574
1825 29369 28978 28604 28240 27897 27529 26806 26108 25331 24540 23700
1850 29546 29149 28769 28400 28053 27679 26947 26241 25468 24662 23826
1875 (29723) 29320 28935 28561 28208 27830 27088 26373 25605 24785 23952
1900 (MAX) 29491 29101 28721 28364 27981 27230 26506 25741 24908 24067

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (29663) 29266 28881 28519 28131 27371 26639 25878 25031 24176
1950 (MAX) (MAX) 29432 29042 28675 28282 27512 26772 26013 25154 24284
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (29598) 29202 28830 28432 27653 26905 26138 25277 24393
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29362 28986 28582 27795 27038 26264 25399 24501
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29522 29141 28733 27936 27171 26389 25522 24609
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29682) 29297 28884 28077 27304 26514 25645 24718
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29452 29034 28218 27437 26639 25767 24826
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29608) 29184 28359 27570 26764 25890 24935
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29335 28500 27702 26890 26013 (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29486 28642 27835 27015 26130 (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29636) 28783 27968 27140 26248 (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28924 28101 27265 (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29065 28234 27390 (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29207 28367 27515 (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29348 28499 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29489 28632 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29630) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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TODA PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22056 21536 20978 20470 19912 18802 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22325 22028 21473 20941 20383 19403 18207 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22593 22287 21969 21412 20828 20003 18769 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22862 22546 22231 21882 21272 20409 19331 18193 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23131 22805 22478 22177 21716 20814 19893 18719 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23400 23064 22725 22414 22081 21220 20295 19245 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23669 23323 22972 22650 22305 21625 20661 19771 18379 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23938 23581 23220 22886 22529 22015 21026 20186 18864 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 24154 23840 23467 23123 22753 22220 21391 20516 19349 18040 (< MIN)
1225 24355 24074 23714 23359 22977 22425 21756 20846 19834 18488 (< MIN)
1250 24557 24268 23961 23596 23201 22630 22061 21176 20191 18935 (< MIN)
1275 24758 24462 24157 23832 23426 22835 22245 21505 20482 19383 (< MIN)
1300 24960 24656 24343 24051 23650 23040 22429 21835 20772 19830 18017
1325 25161 24849 24529 24230 23874 23245 22612 22082 21064 20159 18416
1350 25362 25043 24715 24408 24074 23450 22796 22246 21354 20415 18816
1375 25564 25237 24901 24587 24245 23655 22980 22411 21645 20672 19214
1400 25765 25431 25087 24766 24415 23861 23164 22575 21936 20928 19613
1425 25967 25625 25273 24945 24586 24051 23348 22739 22111 21185 20006
1450 26138 25819 25459 25123 24756 24209 23532 22904 22253 21441 20221
1475 26304 26011 25645 25302 24926 24367 23715 23068 22395 21698 20435
1500 26470 26171 25830 25480 25097 24525 23900 23233 22538 21955 20650
1525 26636 26331 26014 25659 25268 24683 24066 23397 22680 22101 20864
1550 26802 26492 26169 25838 25438 24842 24210 23562 22823 22223 21078
1575 26968 26652 26324 26014 25609 25000 24355 23726 22965 22346 21293
1600 27134 26813 26480 26164 25779 25158 24500 23890 23108 22469 21507
1625 27300 26974 26635 26314 25950 25316 24645 24044 23250 22592 21721
1650 27466 27134 26790 26465 26102 25474 24790 24177 23392 22714 21936
1675 27632 27294 26945 26615 26247 25633 24935 24310 23534 22837 22069
1700 27798 27455 27101 26765 26392 25791 25080 24442 23677 22960 22167
1725 27964 27615 27256 26916 26537 25949 25225 24575 23819 23083 22266
1750 28131 27776 27411 27066 26682 26093 25370 24708 23962 23206 22365
1775 28297 27937 27566 27216 26827 26231 25514 24841 24087 23328 22463
1800 28463 28097 27722 27367 26973 26368 25659 24974 24206 23451 22562
1825 28629 28257 27877 27517 27118 26505 25804 25106 24325 23574 22660
1850 28795 28418 28032 27668 27263 26643 25949 25239 24444 23697 22759
1875 28961 28578 28187 27818 27408 26780 26085 25372 24563 23819 22858
1900 29127 28739 28343 27968 27553 26918 26214 25505 24682 23942 22956

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 29293 28900 28498 28118 27698 27055 26344 25638 24801 24056 23055
1950 29459 29060 28653 28269 27843 27193 26474 25770 24920 24163 23153
1975 (29625) 29221 28809 28419 27988 27330 26603 25903 25039 24269 23252
2000 (MAX) 29381 28964 28569 28133 27468 26733 26033 25158 24375 23351
2025 (MAX) 29541 29119 28720 28279 27605 26863 26156 25277 24482 23449
2050 (MAX) (29702) 29275 28870 28423 27742 26993 26279 25396 24589 23548
2075 (MAX) (MAX) 29430 29021 28568 27880 27122 26402 25515 24695 23646
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (29585) 29171 28714 28017 27252 26525 25634 24801 23745
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29321 28859 28155 27382 26648 25753 24907 23844
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29472 29004 28292 27512 26771 25872 25014 (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29622) 29149 28430 27641 26894 25991 25121 (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29294 28567 27771 27018 26107 (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29439 28704 27901 27140 26222 (MAT) (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29584) 28842 28030 27263 26338 (MAT) (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28979 28160 27386 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29117 28290 27509 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29254 28420 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29392 28549 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29529 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29667) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 21586 21019 20508 20044 19081 18107 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22054 21516 20981 20494 19692 18685 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22314 22007 21453 20944 20205 19262 18280 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22574 22254 21926 21394 20620 19840 18826 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22834 22502 22199 21844 21036 20275 19373 18217 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23093 22751 22437 22148 21451 20656 19919 18727 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23353 22999 22674 22375 21866 21037 20297 19237 18110 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23613 23247 22911 22601 22141 21418 20647 19748 18587 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23873 23494 23148 22828 22351 21800 20997 20159 19064 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 24099 23743 23386 23055 22561 22091 21346 20474 19541 18096 (< MIN)
1250 24294 23991 23623 23282 22771 22283 21695 20789 20010 18533 (< MIN)
1275 24488 24179 23860 23509 22981 22475 22022 21104 20294 18969 (< MIN)
1300 24683 24366 24073 23735 23190 22668 22198 21419 20577 19405 (< MIN)
1325 24877 24553 24252 23962 23400 22860 22373 21734 20860 19841 18339
1350 25072 24739 24432 24143 23610 23052 22548 22024 21144 20156 18736
1375 25267 24926 24611 24315 23819 23244 22724 22180 21427 20403 19133
1400 25461 25112 24790 24488 24022 23436 22899 22336 21710 20650 19530
1425 25656 25299 24969 24660 24183 23629 23074 22492 21994 20896 19926
1450 25850 25485 25149 24832 24345 23821 23250 22649 22135 21142 20173
1475 26037 25672 25328 25004 24506 24010 23426 22805 22273 21389 20386
1500 26198 25859 25507 25176 24667 24160 23601 22961 22411 21635 20598
1525 26359 26038 25686 25349 24828 24310 23776 23117 22550 21881 20811
1550 26520 26193 25865 25521 24990 24461 23952 23273 22688 22060 21023
1575 26681 26349 26037 25693 25151 24611 24101 23429 22826 22177 21236
1600 26842 26505 26188 25865 25312 24761 24241 23586 22964 22294 21449
1625 27003 26660 26339 26032 25474 24911 24380 23742 23102 22411 21661
1650 27164 26816 26490 26178 25635 25061 24520 23898 23240 22528 21874
1675 27325 26972 26640 26324 25796 25212 24659 24044 23379 22645 22039
1700 27486 27127 26791 26470 25957 25362 24799 24172 23517 22762 22137
1725 27647 27283 26942 26617 26102 25512 24939 24299 23655 22879 22234
1750 27808 27438 27092 26763 26242 25662 25078 24427 23793 22996 22332
1775 27969 27595 27243 26909 26381 25812 25218 24554 23931 23113 22430
1800 28130 27750 27394 27055 26520 25962 25357 24682 24058 23230 22527
1825 28291 27906 27545 27201 26660 26099 25497 24809 24175 23347 22625
1850 28452 28061 27695 27347 26799 26232 25637 24937 24291 23464 22722
1875 28613 28217 27846 27493 26939 26365 25776 25065 24407 23580 22820
1900 28773 28372 27996 27639 27078 26498 25916 25192 24524 23697 22917

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28934 28528 28147 27785 27218 26631 26050 25320 24640 23814 23015
1950 29095 28684 28298 27932 27357 26764 26177 25448 24756 23931 23113
1975 29257 28840 28449 28078 27496 26896 26304 25575 24872 24042 23211
2000 29418 28995 28599 28224 27635 27029 26431 25703 24989 24145 23308
2025 (29579) 29151 28750 28370 27775 27162 26557 25830 25105 24247 23406
2050 (MAX) 29307 28901 28516 27914 27295 26684 25958 25221 24350 23503
2075 (MAX) 29462 29051 28662 28054 27428 26811 26080 25338 24452 23601
2100 (MAX) (29618) 29202 28808 28193 27561 26937 26201 25454 24555 23699
2125 (MAX) (MAX) 29353 28954 28333 27693 27064 26321 25570 24658 23796
2150 (MAX) (MAX) 29504 29100 28472 27826 27191 26441 25687 24760 23894
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (29655) 29247 28611 27959 27317 26561 25803 24863 23991
2200 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29393 28750 28092 27444 26681 25919 24966 (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29539 28890 28225 27571 26802 26035 25068 (MAT)
2250 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29685) 29029 28357 27697 26922 26149 25171 (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29169 28490 27825 27042 26264 (MAT) (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29308 28623 27951 27162 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29447 28756 28078 27282 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29587) 28889 28205 27402 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29022 28331 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29154 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29287 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 7 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 10° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20536 20032 19371 18382 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 21010 20481 19992 18970 18020 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 21484 20930 20419 19557 18576 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21958 21379 20845 20096 19131 18178 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22216 21829 21270 20487 19687 18704 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22454 22140 21695 20877 20157 19229 18171 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22692 22366 22060 21268 20516 19754 18664 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22930 22593 22275 21659 20875 20175 19158 18084 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23167 22819 22489 22025 21234 20504 19651 18546 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23406 23045 22704 22222 21593 20834 20087 19007 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23643 23272 22919 22419 21953 21163 20386 19470 18082 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 23881 23499 23133 22617 22156 21492 20684 19931 18506 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 24090 23725 23348 22814 22337 21822 20983 20229 18929 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 24269 23952 23563 23011 22517 22075 21282 20499 19353 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 24449 24135 23778 23209 22698 22239 21581 20769 19777 18267 (< MIN)
1375 24628 24307 23992 23406 22879 22403 21879 21038 20111 18651 (< MIN)
1400 24808 24479 24158 23604 23059 22567 22087 21308 20347 19036 (< MIN)
1425 24988 24651 24323 23801 23240 22732 22234 21578 20582 19420 (< MIN)
1450 25167 24823 24487 23998 23421 22896 22381 21847 20818 19804 (< MIN)
1475 25347 24995 24652 24152 23602 23060 22527 22056 21053 20099 18267
1500 25526 25167 24816 24305 23782 23224 22674 22186 21289 20302 18605
1525 25706 25339 24980 24459 23963 23388 22821 22316 21524 20504 18944
1550 25885 25511 25145 24612 24113 23552 22968 22447 21760 20706 19281
1575 26055 25683 25310 24765 24256 23716 23115 22577 21995 20908 19620
1600 26206 25855 25474 24919 24399 23880 23262 22707 22108 21110 19958
1625 26357 26023 25639 25073 24542 24036 23409 22837 22219 21313 20145
1650 26508 26169 25803 25226 24685 24169 23555 22967 22330 21515 20310
1675 26659 26315 25967 25379 24828 24301 23702 23098 22440 21717 20475
1700 26810 26461 26113 25532 24970 24434 23849 23228 22551 21920 20641
1725 26960 26607 26255 25686 25113 24566 23996 23358 22662 22055 20806
1750 27111 26753 26396 25839 25256 24699 24118 23488 22772 22146 20972
1775 27262 26899 26537 25993 25399 24832 24240 23618 22883 22238 21137
1800 27414 27045 26679 26128 25542 24964 24362 23749 22994 22330 21302
1825 27565 27191 26820 26263 25685 25097 24484 23879 23104 22422 21468
1850 27716 27337 26961 26397 25828 25229 24606 24007 23215 22513 21633
1875 27867 27483 27103 26532 25971 25362 24727 24119 23326 22605 21798
1900 28018 27629 27244 26667 26102 25495 24849 24230 23436 22697 21964

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 7 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 10° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28168 27775 27385 26801 26231 25627 24971 24341 23547 22789 22055
1950 28319 27921 27527 26936 26359 25760 25093 24453 23658 22880 22126
1975 28470 28067 27668 27071 26487 25893 25215 24564 23768 22972 22198
2000 28621 28213 27810 27205 26616 26023 25337 24675 23879 23064 22269
2025 28773 28359 27951 27340 26744 26146 25458 24786 23990 23155 22341
2050 28924 28505 28093 27474 26873 26269 25580 24898 24089 23247 22412
2075 29075 28651 28234 27609 27002 26392 25702 25009 24188 23339 22483
2100 29225 28797 28375 27744 27130 26515 25824 25120 24286 23431 22554
2125 29376 28943 28517 27878 27258 26638 25946 25232 24385 23522 22625
2150 29527 29089 28658 28013 27387 26761 26065 25343 24483 23614 22697
2175 (29678) 29235 28799 28148 27516 26884 26182 25454 24582 23705 22768
2200 (MAX) 29381 28941 28282 27644 27007 26299 25565 24681 23797 22839
2225 (MAX) 29527 29082 28417 27773 27130 26417 25677 24779 23889 22911
2250 (MAX) (29673) 29223 28552 27901 27253 26534 25788 24877 23981 (MAT)
2275 (MAX) (MAX) 29365 28686 28030 27375 26651 25899 24976 24067 (MAT)
2300 (MAX) (MAX) 29506 28821 28158 27498 26768 26011 25075 (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (MAX) (29647) 28956 28287 27621 26885 26122 25173 (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29090 28415 27744 27003 26234 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29225 28544 27867 27120 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29359 28672 27990 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29494 28801 28113 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29629) 28929 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 7 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 10° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 20077 19425 18558 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20528 20032 19151 18216 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20980 20459 19744 18778 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21432 20886 20225 19340 18460 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 21883 21313 20622 19902 18994 18025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22168 21740 21020 20302 19529 18529 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22396 22084 21417 20667 20040 19034 18109 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22624 22300 21813 21033 20378 19538 18587 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22851 22515 22106 21398 20716 20026 19063 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23079 22731 22307 21764 21054 20335 19540 18397 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23306 22947 22507 22065 21392 20644 20010 18842 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 23534 23162 22708 22248 21730 20953 20293 19287 18255 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 23762 23378 22909 22433 22033 21262 20576 19732 18672 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 23989 23593 23109 22617 22203 21571 20860 20101 19089 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 24164 23809 23310 22800 22371 21881 21143 20355 19506 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 24337 24018 23511 22985 22541 22093 21427 20609 19922 18132 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 24510 24183 23712 23168 22709 22246 21710 20863 20186 18503 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 24682 24349 23912 23352 22878 22399 21994 21118 20416 18874 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 24855 24514 24087 23537 23047 22551 22135 21372 20645 19245 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 25028 24679 24243 23720 23216 22704 22273 21626 20875 19616 18063 (< MIN)
1500 25201 24844 24398 23905 23385 22857 22411 21880 21104 19986 18396 (< MIN)
1525 25373 25009 24554 24070 23554 23010 22549 22064 21334 20184 18729 (< MIN)
1550 25546 25174 24709 24214 23723 23163 22687 22185 21563 20375 19062 (< MIN)
1575 25719 25339 24864 24359 23892 23315 22825 22306 21793 20566 19395 (< MIN)
1600 25892 25504 25020 24505 24049 23468 22964 22428 22010 20758 19728 (< MIN)
1625 26055 25669 25175 24650 24184 23621 23102 22549 22117 20949 20029 (< MIN)
1650 26201 25834 25331 24794 24320 23774 23240 22671 22224 21140 20191 18221
1675 26348 25999 25486 24940 24456 23927 23378 22792 22331 21331 20352 18506
1700 26494 26141 25642 25085 24591 24065 23516 22913 22438 21523 20513 18791
1725 26640 26283 25797 25229 24727 24191 23655 23035 22546 21714 20675 19076
1750 26787 26424 25953 25375 24863 24316 23792 23156 22653 21905 20836 19360
1775 26933 26566 26094 25520 24998 24442 23931 23278 22760 22043 20998 19645
1800 27080 26708 26230 25664 25134 24567 24058 23399 22868 22128 21159 19930
1825 27226 26850 26366 25810 25269 24693 24174 23520 22975 22214 21321 20094
1850 27372 26991 26502 25955 25405 24818 24291 23642 23082 22299 21482 20220
1875 27519 27133 26637 26089 25541 24944 24407 23763 23189 22385 21643 20347
1900 27665 27275 26773 26219 25677 25069 24523 23885 23296 22470 21805 20473

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 7 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 10° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 27812 27417 26909 26348 25812 25195 24639 24005 23403 22556 21966 20599
1950 27958 27558 27045 26479 25948 25320 24756 24111 23511 22641 22054 20725
1975 28104 27700 27181 26608 26077 25446 24872 24216 23618 22727 22123 20851
2000 28251 27842 27316 26738 26201 25571 24988 24322 23725 22812 22193 20977
2025 28397 27984 27452 26868 26326 25697 25105 24428 23832 22898 22262 21103
2050 28544 28125 27588 26998 26451 25822 25221 24533 23939 22983 22331 21229
2075 28690 28267 27724 27127 26575 25948 25337 24638 24042 23069 22400 21355
2100 28836 28409 27859 27257 26700 26070 25454 24744 24138 23154 22469 21481
2125 28983 28551 27996 27387 26824 26189 25570 24850 24234 23240 22538 21607
2150 29130 28692 28131 27517 26949 26308 25686 24955 24330 23325 22607 21733
2175 29276 28834 28267 27647 27073 26427 25802 25061 24427 23411 22676 21859
2200 29423 28976 28403 27776 27198 26546 25918 25166 24523 23496 22746 (MAT)
2225 29569 29118 28538 27906 27322 26665 26034 25272 24619 23582 22815 (MAT)
2250 (29716) 29259 28675 28036 27447 26784 26149 25377 24716 23667 22883 (MAT)
2275 (MAX) 29401 28810 28166 27571 26904 26263 25483 24812 23753 22953 (MAT)
2300 (MAX) 29543 28946 28295 27696 27023 26378 25588 24908 23838 (MAT) (MAT)
2325 (MAX) (29684) 29082 28425 27821 27142 26492 25694 25004 23924 (MAT) (MAT)
2350 (MAX) (MAX) 29217 28555 27945 27261 26606 25800 25100 24009 (MAT) (MAT)
2375 (MAX) (MAX) 29353 28685 28070 27380 26720 25905 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2400 (MAX) (MAX) 29489 28815 28195 27499 26835 26011 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2425 (MAX) (MAX) (29625) 28944 28319 27618 26949 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29074 28444 27737 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29204 28568 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29334 28693 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29463 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.8 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 10° FLAPS

Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
29574 4.12 4.01 3.89 3.78 3.67 3.56 3.45 3.35 3.16 2.58 1.98 
29500 4.16 4.04 3.93 3.81 3.70 3.60 3.49 3.38 3.20 2.61 2.01 
29000 4.40 4.29 4.17 4.05 3.94 3.83 3.72 3.61 3.43 2.83 2.23 
28500 4.67 4.55 4.43 4.32 4.20 4.09 3.98 3.87 3.68 3.07 2.46 1.80
28000 4.95 4.83 4.70 4.59 4.47 4.36 4.24 4.13 3.94 3.32 2.70 2.02
27500 5.22 5.10 4.97 4.85 4.74 4.62 4.51 4.39 4.19 3.56 2.93 2.25
27000 5.50 5.37 5.25 5.12 5.00 4.89 4.77 4.65 4.45 3.81 3.17 2.48
26500 5.77 5.65 5.52 5.39 5.27 5.15 5.03 4.91 4.71 4.06 3.40 2.70
26000 6.05 5.92 5.79 5.66 5.54 5.42 5.29 5.17 4.96 4.30 3.64 2.93
25500 6.37 6.24 6.11 5.98 5.85 5.73 5.60 5.48 5.27 4.60 3.92 3.19
25000 6.70 6.57 6.43 6.30 6.17 6.05 5.92 5.79 5.58 4.89 4.20 3.46
24500 7.02 6.89 6.75 6.62 6.48 6.36 6.23 6.10 5.88 5.19 4.48 3.73
24000 7.35 7.21 7.07 6.93 6.80 6.67 6.54 6.41 6.19 5.48 4.76 3.99
23500 7.73 7.59 7.44 7.30 7.17 7.04 6.90 6.77 6.55 5.82 5.09 4.30
23000 8.10 7.96 7.82 7.67 7.54 7.40 7.27 7.13 6.90 6.16 5.42 4.62
22500 8.48 8.34 8.19 8.04 7.90 7.77 7.63 7.49 7.26 6.50 5.74 4.93
22000 8.86 8.71 8.56 8.41 8.27 8.13 7.99 7.85 7.61 6.84 6.07 5.24
21500 9.40 9.24 9.09 8.93 8.79 8.65 8.50 8.35 8.10 7.31 6.51 5.66
21000 9.93 9.78 9.61 9.46 9.30 9.16 9.00 8.86 8.60 7.78 6.96 6.07
20500 10.47 10.31 10.14 9.98 9.82 9.67 9.51 9.36 9.09 8.25 7.40 6.49
20000 11.00 10.84 10.66 10.50 10.34 10.18 10.02 9.86 9.59 8.72 7.85 6.90
19500 11.61 11.44 11.27 11.10 10.93 10.77 10.61 10.44 10.17 9.27 8.38 7.42
19000 12.22 12.05 11.87 11.69 11.53 11.36 11.19 11.03 10.74 9.83 8.92 7.93

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 3.91 3.80 3.68 3.57 3.47 3.37 3.26 3.07 2.62 2.04 
29500 3.95 3.83 3.72 3.61 3.50 3.40 3.30 3.11 2.65 2.07 
29000 4.19 4.07 3.96 3.85 3.74 3.64 3.53 3.34 2.87 2.28 1.68
28500 4.45 4.34 4.22 4.11 4.00 3.89 3.78 3.59 3.11 2.52 1.90
28000 4.73 4.60 4.48 4.37 4.26 4.15 4.04 3.84 3.36 2.75 2.13
27500 5.00 4.87 4.75 4.63 4.52 4.41 4.30 4.10 3.61 2.99 2.35
27000 5.27 5.14 5.02 4.90 4.79 4.67 4.56 4.35 3.85 3.23 2.58
26500 5.54 5.41 5.28 5.16 5.05 4.93 4.82 4.61 4.10 3.46 2.81
26000 5.81 5.68 5.55 5.43 5.31 5.19 5.08 4.86 4.35 3.70 3.04
25500 6.13 6.00 5.87 5.74 5.62 5.50 5.39 5.17 4.64 3.98 3.31
25000 6.45 6.32 6.18 6.06 5.94 5.82 5.69 5.47 4.94 4.26 3.57
24500 6.77 6.64 6.50 6.37 6.25 6.13 6.00 5.78 5.23 4.55 3.84
24000 7.10 6.96 6.82 6.69 6.56 6.44 6.31 6.08 5.53 4.83 4.11
23500 7.47 7.33 7.19 7.05 6.92 6.80 6.67 6.44 5.87 5.16 4.43
23000 7.84 7.70 7.55 7.42 7.29 7.16 7.03 6.79 6.21 5.48 4.74
22500 8.21 8.07 7.92 7.78 7.65 7.52 7.38 7.14 6.55 5.81 5.05
22000 8.59 8.44 8.29 8.15 8.01 7.88 7.74 7.49 6.89 6.14 5.37
21500 9.11 8.96 8.81 8.66 8.52 8.38 8.24 7.98 7.36 6.59 5.79
21000 9.64 9.48 9.32 9.17 9.03 8.88 8.74 8.47 7.83 7.03 6.21
20500 10.17 10.00 9.84 9.68 9.54 9.39 9.24 8.97 8.31 7.48 6.63
20000 10.69 10.52 10.36 10.20 10.04 9.89 9.74 9.46 8.78 7.93 7.05
19500 11.30 11.12 10.95 10.79 10.63 10.47 10.32 10.03 9.33 8.46 7.57
19000 11.90 11.72 11.55 11.38 11.22 11.06 10.90 10.60 9.89 9.00 8.08

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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PERFORMANCE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 3.70 3.58 3.48 3.37 3.27 3.18 3.08 2.63 2.07  
29500 3.74 3.62 3.51 3.41 3.31 3.21 3.11 2.67 2.11  
29000 3.98 3.86 3.75 3.64 3.54 3.44 3.34 2.89 2.32 1.74 
28500 4.24 4.12 4.01 3.90 3.80 3.69 3.59 3.13 2.55 1.97 
28000 4.51 4.38 4.27 4.16 4.05 3.95 3.85 3.38 2.79 2.20 
27500 4.77 4.65 4.53 4.42 4.31 4.21 4.10 3.62 3.03 2.42 1.80
27000 5.04 4.91 4.79 4.68 4.57 4.46 4.36 3.87 3.27 2.65 2.02
26500 5.31 5.18 5.06 4.94 4.83 4.72 4.61 4.12 3.50 2.88 2.23
26000 5.57 5.44 5.32 5.20 5.09 4.98 4.87 4.37 3.74 3.11 2.45
25500 5.89 5.76 5.63 5.51 5.40 5.29 5.17 4.66 4.02 3.38 2.71
25000 6.21 6.07 5.94 5.82 5.71 5.59 5.48 4.96 4.31 3.65 2.97
24500 6.53 6.39 6.26 6.14 6.02 5.90 5.78 5.25 4.59 3.92 3.22
24000 6.84 6.70 6.57 6.45 6.32 6.21 6.09 5.55 4.87 4.19 3.48
23500 7.21 7.07 6.93 6.81 6.68 6.56 6.44 5.89 5.20 4.51 3.78
23000 7.58 7.43 7.29 7.17 7.04 6.92 6.79 6.23 5.53 4.82 4.09
22500 7.95 7.80 7.66 7.53 7.40 7.27 7.14 6.57 5.86 5.14 4.39
22000 8.31 8.16 8.02 7.89 7.76 7.63 7.50 6.91 6.19 5.45 4.69
21500 8.83 8.67 8.53 8.39 8.25 8.12 7.99 7.39 6.64 5.88 5.09
21000 9.35 9.19 9.04 8.89 8.75 8.62 8.48 7.86 7.08 6.30 5.48
20500 9.87 9.70 9.55 9.40 9.25 9.11 8.97 8.33 7.53 6.72 5.88
20000 10.39 10.21 10.05 9.90 9.75 9.61 9.46 8.80 7.98 7.15 6.28
19500 10.98 10.80 10.64 10.49 10.33 10.19 10.04 9.36 8.52 7.66 6.78
19000 11.58 11.40 11.23 11.07 10.92 10.76 10.61 9.92 9.06 8.18 7.28

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 3.61 3.50 3.39 3.28 3.18 3.07 2.92 2.61 2.10  
29500 3.65 3.54 3.43 3.32 3.21 3.11 2.96 2.64 2.13  
29000 3.89 3.77 3.66 3.55 3.44 3.33 3.18 2.86 2.35 1.79 
28500 4.15 4.03 3.92 3.80 3.69 3.59 3.43 3.10 2.58 2.01 
28000 4.41 4.30 4.18 4.06 3.95 3.84 3.68 3.35 2.82 2.24 1.65
27500 4.68 4.56 4.44 4.32 4.21 4.10 3.93 3.60 3.06 2.47 1.87
27000 4.94 4.82 4.70 4.58 4.47 4.35 4.19 3.85 3.30 2.70 2.09
26500 5.21 5.09 4.96 4.84 4.72 4.61 4.44 4.09 3.54 2.93 2.31
26000 5.47 5.35 5.22 5.10 4.98 4.86 4.69 4.34 3.77 3.16 2.53
25500 5.79 5.66 5.53 5.41 5.29 5.17 4.99 4.63 4.06 3.43 2.79
25000 6.10 5.98 5.84 5.72 5.59 5.47 5.30 4.93 4.34 3.70 3.05
24500 6.42 6.29 6.15 6.03 5.90 5.78 5.60 5.23 4.62 3.97 3.31
24000 6.73 6.60 6.47 6.33 6.21 6.08 5.90 5.52 4.91 4.24 3.57
23500 7.10 6.97 6.83 6.69 6.56 6.43 6.25 5.86 5.24 4.56 3.87
23000 7.47 7.33 7.19 7.05 6.92 6.79 6.60 6.20 5.57 4.87 4.18
22500 7.83 7.69 7.55 7.41 7.27 7.14 6.94 6.54 5.90 5.19 4.48
22000 8.20 8.06 7.91 7.77 7.63 7.49 7.29 6.88 6.22 5.51 4.78
21500 8.71 8.57 8.41 8.27 8.12 7.98 7.78 7.35 6.67 5.93 5.18
21000 9.23 9.07 8.92 8.77 8.62 8.47 8.26 7.82 7.12 6.36 5.58
20500 9.74 9.58 9.42 9.27 9.11 8.96 8.75 8.30 7.57 6.78 5.98
20000 10.25 10.09 9.93 9.77 9.61 9.45 9.23 8.77 8.02 7.21 6.39
19500 10.85 10.68 10.51 10.35 10.19 10.03 9.80 9.32 8.56 7.73 6.89
19000 11.44 11.27 11.10 10.93 10.76 10.60 10.37 9.88 9.10 8.25 7.39

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 3.42 3.31 3.20 3.09 2.98 2.87 2.53 2.08   
29500 3.45 3.34 3.23 3.12 3.01 2.90 2.56 2.11 1.61  
29000 3.68 3.58 3.46 3.35 3.24 3.12 2.78 2.32 1.81  
28500 3.94 3.83 3.72 3.60 3.49 3.37 3.02 2.56 2.04  
28000 4.20 4.09 3.97 3.86 3.74 3.62 3.27 2.80 2.27 1.70 
27500 4.46 4.35 4.23 4.11 3.99 3.87 3.51 3.03 2.50 1.92 
27000 4.73 4.61 4.49 4.37 4.25 4.12 3.76 3.27 2.73 2.14 
26500 4.99 4.87 4.75 4.62 4.50 4.38 4.01 3.51 2.96 2.36 1.76
26000 5.25 5.13 5.00 4.88 4.75 4.63 4.25 3.75 3.18 2.58 1.97
25500 5.56 5.44 5.31 5.18 5.06 4.93 4.55 4.03 3.46 2.84 2.21
25000 5.87 5.75 5.62 5.49 5.36 5.23 4.84 4.31 3.73 3.10 2.46
24500 6.18 6.06 5.92 5.79 5.66 5.53 5.13 4.59 4.00 3.36 2.71
24000 6.50 6.37 6.23 6.10 5.96 5.83 5.43 4.88 4.27 3.62 2.95
23500 6.86 6.72 6.59 6.45 6.31 6.18 5.76 5.21 4.59 3.93 3.25
23000 7.22 7.08 6.94 6.80 6.66 6.52 6.10 5.54 4.91 4.23 3.54
22500 7.58 7.44 7.30 7.16 7.01 6.87 6.44 5.86 5.22 4.54 3.83
22000 7.94 7.80 7.65 7.51 7.36 7.22 6.78 6.19 5.54 4.84 4.12
21500 8.45 8.30 8.15 8.00 7.85 7.70 7.25 6.64 5.97 5.24 4.50
21000 8.95 8.80 8.65 8.49 8.34 8.18 7.72 7.09 6.39 5.65 4.88
20500 9.46 9.30 9.14 8.98 8.82 8.66 8.18 7.54 6.82 6.05 5.26
20000 9.96 9.80 9.64 9.48 9.31 9.15 8.65 7.99 7.25 6.45 5.64
19500 10.55 10.39 10.22 10.05 9.88 9.71 9.21 8.52 7.77 6.95 6.12
19000 11.13 10.97 10.80 10.62 10.45 10.28 9.76 9.06 8.29 7.46 6.61

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 3.32 3.21 3.10 2.99 2.88 2.73 2.47 2.03    
29500 3.36 3.25 3.14 3.02 2.91 2.76 2.50 2.06 1.62   
29000 3.59 3.48 3.36 3.25 3.13 2.98 2.72 2.27 1.82   
28500 3.85 3.73 3.61 3.50 3.38 3.22 2.96 2.51 2.05   
28000 4.11 3.99 3.87 3.75 3.63 3.47 3.20 2.74 2.28 1.73  
27500 4.37 4.25 4.13 4.00 3.88 3.72 3.45 2.98 2.51 1.95  
27000 4.63 4.51 4.38 4.26 4.14 3.97 3.69 3.22 2.73 2.17 1.61 
26500 4.89 4.76 4.64 4.51 4.39 4.22 3.93 3.45 2.96 2.40 1.83 
26000 5.15 5.02 4.89 4.76 4.64 4.47 4.18 3.69 3.19 2.62 2.04 
25500 5.46 5.33 5.20 5.07 4.94 4.77 4.47 3.97 3.47 2.88 2.29 1.66
25000 5.76 5.64 5.50 5.37 5.24 5.06 4.76 4.25 3.74 3.14 2.54 1.90
24500 6.07 5.94 5.81 5.67 5.54 5.36 5.05 4.53 4.01 3.40 2.78 2.14
24000 6.38 6.25 6.12 5.98 5.84 5.66 5.35 4.82 4.28 3.66 3.03 2.37
23500 6.74 6.61 6.47 6.33 6.19 6.00 5.68 5.14 4.60 3.96 3.33 2.65
23000 7.10 6.96 6.82 6.68 6.54 6.35 6.02 5.47 4.92 4.27 3.62 2.93
22500 7.46 7.32 7.17 7.03 6.89 6.69 6.36 5.80 5.23 4.57 3.91 3.21
22000 7.82 7.68 7.53 7.38 7.23 7.03 6.70 6.13 5.55 4.88 4.21 3.49
21500 8.32 8.17 8.02 7.86 7.72 7.51 7.16 6.57 5.98 5.28 4.59 3.85
21000 8.82 8.67 8.51 8.35 8.20 7.98 7.63 7.02 6.40 5.69 4.97 4.21
20500 9.32 9.17 9.00 8.84 8.68 8.46 8.09 7.47 6.83 6.09 5.35 4.57
20000 9.83 9.66 9.50 9.33 9.16 8.94 8.56 7.91 7.26 6.49 5.73 4.93
19500 10.41 10.24 10.07 9.90 9.73 9.50 9.11 8.45 7.78 7.00 6.22 5.39
19000 10.99 10.82 10.65 10.47 10.30 10.06 9.66 8.98 8.30 7.50 6.71 5.86

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 3.13 3.01 2.89 2.78 2.67 2.36 1.96    
29500 3.16 3.04 2.92 2.81 2.70 2.39 1.99    
29000 3.39 3.27 3.15 3.03 2.92 2.61 2.20 1.76   
28500 3.64 3.52 3.40 3.28 3.16 2.85 2.44 1.99   
28000 3.90 3.77 3.65 3.53 3.41 3.09 2.67 2.22 1.74  
27500 4.15 4.03 3.90 3.78 3.66 3.34 2.91 2.45 1.96  
27000 4.41 4.28 4.15 4.03 3.91 3.58 3.14 2.67 2.18 1.64 
26500 4.67 4.53 4.40 4.28 4.15 3.82 3.38 2.90 2.40 1.86 
26000 4.92 4.79 4.66 4.53 4.40 4.06 3.61 3.13 2.62 2.07 
25500 5.23 5.09 4.96 4.82 4.70 4.35 3.89 3.40 2.88 2.32 1.73
25000 5.53 5.40 5.26 5.12 4.99 4.64 4.17 3.67 3.14 2.57 1.97
24500 5.84 5.70 5.56 5.42 5.29 4.93 4.46 3.94 3.40 2.82 2.21
24000 6.15 6.00 5.86 5.72 5.59 5.22 4.74 4.22 3.66 3.06 2.45
23500 6.50 6.35 6.21 6.07 5.93 5.56 5.06 4.53 3.97 3.36 2.73
23000 6.85 6.70 6.56 6.41 6.27 5.89 5.39 4.85 4.28 3.65 3.01
22500 7.21 7.06 6.90 6.75 6.61 6.23 5.71 5.16 4.58 3.95 3.29
22000 7.56 7.41 7.25 7.10 6.95 6.56 6.04 5.48 4.89 4.24 3.58
21500 8.05 7.89 7.73 7.58 7.43 7.02 6.48 5.90 5.29 4.62 3.94
21000 8.55 8.38 8.22 8.06 7.90 7.48 6.93 6.33 5.69 5.01 4.30
20500 9.04 8.87 8.70 8.53 8.38 7.94 7.37 6.75 6.10 5.39 4.66
20000 9.53 9.36 9.18 9.01 8.85 8.40 7.81 7.18 6.50 5.77 5.02
19500 10.11 9.93 9.75 9.57 9.41 8.95 8.35 7.70 7.01 6.26 5.49
19000 10.68 10.50 10.32 10.14 9.97 9.50 8.88 8.21 7.51 6.75 5.96

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 2.91 2.79 2.67 2.52 2.24 1.87     
29500 2.95 2.82 2.70 2.56 2.27 1.90     
29000 3.17 3.05 2.92 2.77 2.48 2.11 1.71    
28500 3.42 3.29 3.17 3.02 2.72 2.35 1.93    
28000 3.67 3.54 3.41 3.26 2.96 2.58 2.16 1.72   
27500 3.92 3.79 3.66 3.51 3.20 2.81 2.39 1.94   
27000 4.18 4.04 3.91 3.75 3.44 3.05 2.61 2.16 1.66  
26500 4.43 4.29 4.16 4.00 3.68 3.28 2.84 2.38 1.87  
26000 4.68 4.54 4.41 4.24 3.92 3.51 3.07 2.60 2.08  
25500 4.98 4.84 4.70 4.54 4.21 3.79 3.34 2.86 2.33 1.79 
25000 5.29 5.14 5.00 4.83 4.50 4.07 3.61 3.12 2.58 2.03 
24500 5.59 5.44 5.30 5.12 4.78 4.35 3.88 3.38 2.83 2.27 1.66
24000 5.89 5.74 5.59 5.42 5.07 4.63 4.15 3.64 3.08 2.51 1.89
23500 6.24 6.08 5.94 5.76 5.40 4.95 4.46 3.95 3.38 2.79 2.16
23000 6.58 6.43 6.28 6.09 5.73 5.28 4.78 4.25 3.67 3.08 2.43
22500 6.93 6.77 6.62 6.43 6.07 5.60 5.09 4.56 3.97 3.36 2.70
22000 7.28 7.12 6.96 6.77 6.40 5.92 5.41 4.86 4.26 3.64 2.97
21500 7.77 7.60 7.44 7.24 6.85 6.36 5.83 5.27 4.64 4.01 3.31
21000 8.25 8.08 7.91 7.71 7.31 6.80 6.25 5.67 5.03 4.37 3.65
20500 8.73 8.56 8.38 8.17 7.76 7.24 6.67 6.07 5.41 4.73 3.99
20000 9.22 9.03 8.86 8.64 8.22 7.68 7.09 6.48 5.79 5.10 4.34
19500 9.79 9.60 9.42 9.20 8.76 8.21 7.61 6.98 6.28 5.57 4.79
19000 10.35 10.16 9.97 9.75 9.31 8.74 8.13 7.48 6.77 6.04 5.24

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 8000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 2.82 2.70 2.57 2.44 2.08 1.74     
29500 2.85 2.73 2.60 2.47 2.11 1.77     
29000 3.07 2.95 2.82 2.69 2.33 1.98 1.63    
28500 3.32 3.19 3.06 2.93 2.56 2.21 1.85    
28000 3.57 3.44 3.31 3.18 2.80 2.44 2.07 1.65   
27500 3.82 3.69 3.56 3.42 3.04 2.67 2.30 1.87   
27000 4.07 3.94 3.80 3.66 3.27 2.90 2.53 2.09 1.65  
26500 4.32 4.19 4.05 3.91 3.51 3.14 2.75 2.31 1.86  
26000 4.57 4.44 4.30 4.15 3.75 3.37 2.98 2.53 2.07  
25500 4.87 4.73 4.59 4.44 4.03 3.64 3.25 2.79 2.32 1.80 
25000 5.17 5.03 4.88 4.74 4.31 3.92 3.51 3.05 2.57 2.04 
24500 5.47 5.33 5.18 5.03 4.60 4.19 3.78 3.31 2.82 2.28 1.73
24000 5.77 5.63 5.47 5.32 4.88 4.47 4.05 3.57 3.07 2.52 1.96
23500 6.12 5.97 5.81 5.66 5.21 4.79 4.36 3.87 3.37 2.80 2.23
23000 6.46 6.31 6.15 5.99 5.54 5.11 4.68 4.17 3.66 3.09 2.50
22500 6.81 6.65 6.49 6.33 5.87 5.43 4.99 4.48 3.95 3.37 2.78
22000 7.15 7.00 6.83 6.67 6.19 5.75 5.30 4.78 4.25 3.65 3.05
21500 7.63 7.47 7.30 7.13 6.64 6.19 5.72 5.18 4.63 4.02 3.39
21000 8.11 7.95 7.77 7.59 7.09 6.62 6.14 5.58 5.02 4.38 3.73
20500 8.59 8.42 8.24 8.06 7.54 7.05 6.56 5.98 5.40 4.75 4.08
20000 9.07 8.90 8.71 8.52 7.99 7.49 6.97 6.38 5.78 5.11 4.42
19500 9.64 9.46 9.27 9.07 8.53 8.01 7.49 6.88 6.27 5.58 4.88
19000 10.20 10.01 9.82 9.62 9.07 8.54 8.00 7.39 6.75 6.05 5.33

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 2.58 2.46 2.25 1.94 1.61      
29500 2.62 2.50 2.28 1.97 1.64      
29000 2.83 2.71 2.49 2.18 1.84      
28500 3.08 2.95 2.73 2.41 2.07 1.73     
28000 3.32 3.20 2.97 2.65 2.30 1.95     
27500 3.57 3.44 3.21 2.88 2.53 2.18 1.79    
27000 3.82 3.69 3.45 3.12 2.76 2.40 2.01 1.60   
26500 4.06 3.93 3.69 3.35 2.99 2.63 2.23 1.81   
26000 4.31 4.18 3.93 3.59 3.22 2.85 2.45 2.02   
25500 4.60 4.47 4.22 3.87 3.49 3.12 2.71 2.27 1.79  
25000 4.90 4.76 4.51 4.15 3.76 3.38 2.96 2.52 2.03  
24500 5.19 5.05 4.80 4.43 4.04 3.65 3.22 2.77 2.27 1.75 
24000 5.49 5.34 5.08 4.71 4.31 3.91 3.48 3.02 2.51 1.98 
23500 5.83 5.68 5.41 5.03 4.63 4.22 3.78 3.31 2.80 2.25 1.67
23000 6.17 6.02 5.75 5.36 4.95 4.53 4.08 3.60 3.08 2.53 1.93
22500 6.51 6.35 6.08 5.68 5.26 4.84 4.38 3.90 3.36 2.80 2.19
22000 6.85 6.69 6.41 6.01 5.58 5.15 4.69 4.19 3.65 3.07 2.45
21500 7.32 7.16 6.87 6.45 6.01 5.56 5.08 4.57 4.01 3.41 2.78
21000 7.79 7.62 7.32 6.89 6.44 5.98 5.48 4.95 4.37 3.76 3.10
20500 8.26 8.09 7.78 7.34 6.86 6.39 5.88 5.33 4.74 4.10 3.43
20000 8.73 8.55 8.23 7.78 7.29 6.80 6.28 5.72 5.10 4.45 3.75
19500 9.28 9.10 8.78 8.31 7.81 7.31 6.77 6.20 5.57 4.90 4.19
19000 9.84 9.66 9.32 8.84 8.34 7.83 7.27 6.69 6.04 5.36 4.63

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 8 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 10° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 2.49 2.34 2.04 1.75        
29500 2.52 2.37 2.07 1.78        
29000 2.74 2.59 2.29 1.99 1.69       
28500 2.98 2.82 2.52 2.22 1.91       
28000 3.23 3.07 2.76 2.45 2.14 1.81      
27500 3.47 3.31 2.99 2.68 2.37 2.03 1.69     
27000 3.72 3.55 3.23 2.91 2.60 2.25 1.90     
26500 3.96 3.79 3.47 3.15 2.82 2.47 2.12 1.73    
26000 4.21 4.04 3.70 3.38 3.05 2.70 2.34 1.94    
25500 4.50 4.32 3.99 3.65 3.32 2.96 2.59 2.18 1.77   
25000 4.79 4.61 4.27 3.93 3.59 3.22 2.85 2.43 2.01   
24500 5.09 4.90 4.55 4.21 3.86 3.48 3.10 2.67 2.25 1.74  
24000 5.38 5.19 4.83 4.48 4.13 3.74 3.36 2.92 2.49 1.97  
23500 5.72 5.53 5.16 4.80 4.44 4.05 3.65 3.21 2.77 2.24 1.71 
23000 6.05 5.86 5.49 5.12 4.76 4.36 3.95 3.50 3.05 2.51 1.97 
22500 6.39 6.19 5.82 5.44 5.07 4.66 4.25 3.80 3.34 2.79 2.23 1.63
22000 6.73 6.53 6.14 5.76 5.38 4.97 4.55 4.09 3.62 3.06 2.49 1.88
21500 7.20 6.99 6.59 6.20 5.81 5.38 4.95 4.47 3.98 3.40 2.82 2.19
21000 7.66 7.45 7.04 6.63 6.23 5.78 5.34 4.84 4.34 3.74 3.14 2.49
20500 8.13 7.91 7.49 7.07 6.65 6.19 5.73 5.22 4.71 4.09 3.47 2.80
20000 8.59 8.37 7.93 7.50 7.07 6.60 6.13 5.60 5.07 4.43 3.80 3.11
19500 9.15 8.91 8.47 8.03 7.59 7.10 6.62 6.08 5.54 4.89 4.23 3.53
19000 9.70 9.46 9.01 8.56 8.10 7.61 7.12 6.56 6.01 5.34 4.67 3.95

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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4.12.13.3.9 MAT Limits for Take-Off with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS

Table 9 - MAT [kg] Limits 15° FLAPS

Altitude [ft] DS8400/653


OAT [°C]
10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 26636
48 - - - - - - - - - 25999 27235
46 - - - - - - - - 25366 26584 27833
44 - - - - - - - 24743 25928 27169 28420
42 - - - - - - 24128 25279 26490 27739 28994
40 - - - - - 23529 24649 25814 27039 28293 29568
38 - - - - 22937 24036 25170 26345 27577 28846 (30142)
36 - - - 22378 23437 24543 25684 26871 28114 29400 (30717)
34 - - 21822 22857 23936 25040 26193 27397 28652 (29954) -
32 - 21273 22284 23337 24417 25527 26702 27924 29190 (30522) -
30 20718 21720 22745 23796 24884 26015 27211 28450 (29712) (30982) -
28 21142 22168 23186 24240 25350 26503 27720 28944 (30224) - -
26 21566 22592 23613 24684 25817 26991 28197 29412 (30726) - -
24 21974 23000 24039 25128 26284 27450 28649 (29878) (30815) - -
22 22372 23408 24465 25572 26725 27889 29100 (30328) (30906) - -
20 22770 23816 24891 25995 27148 28326 29534 (30555) (30997) - -
18 23168 24224 25295 26403 27569 28748 (29982) (30647) - - -
16 23566 24605 25683 26810 27977 29183 (30277) (30740) - - -
14 23929 24969 26070 27203 28397 (29606) (30375) (30832) - - -
12 24271 25330 26444 27608 28796 (30023) (30472) (30924) - - -
10 24611 25680 26830 27988 29180 (30121) (30568) (31016) - - -
8 24940 26041 27191 28350 29564 (30219) (30664) - - - -
6 25280 26384 27537 28711 (29874) (30315) (30761) - - - -
4 25607 26718 27882 29071 (29970) (30413) (30856) - - - -
2 25927 27051 28225 29428 (30068) (30508) (30951) - - - -
0 26247 27383 28566 (29715) (30163) (30604) (31048) - - - -
- 2 26566 27713 28932 (29814) (30259) (30701) - - - - -
- 4 26882 28045 29302 (29914) (30357) (30799) - - - - -
- 6 27191 28367 29546 (30016) (30454) (30898) - - - - -
- 8 27482 28692 (29652) (30117) (30555) (30999) - - - - -
- 10 27778 29022 (29758) (30219) (30657) - - - - - -
- 12 28077 29352 (29864) (30320) (30760) - - - - - -
- 14 28376 29470 (29970) (30422) (30862) - - - - - -
- 16 28676 (29584) (30075) (30523) (30965) - - - - - -
- 18 28974 (29697) (30181) (30624) - - - - - - -
- 20 29272 (29811) (30286) - - - - - - - -
- 22 29404 (29925) - - - - - - - - -
- 24 29536 - - - - - - - - - -

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.

Correction for Ice Protection Systems “On”:


Subtract 160 kg from the above masses when above 5500 ft ASL
(for a continued 2nd segment above 400 ft AGL the penalty increases to 790 kg).

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4.12.13.3.10 Take-Off Maximum Mass for ASDA with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS

Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 24419 24151 23894 23631 23382 23135 22896 22543 22218 21436 20106 (< MIN)
1025 24784 24506 24242 23980 23724 23470 23222 22859 22524 22124 20987 18471
1050 25148 24860 24586 24315 24063 23804 23549 23175 22830 22417 21869 19960
1075 25512 25214 24931 24650 24389 24131 23876 23491 23136 22711 22238 20732
1100 25876 25568 25275 24985 24714 24448 24192 23807 23442 23004 22517 21485
1125 26198 25922 25619 25320 25040 24765 24500 24115 23748 23298 22796 22081
1150 26498 26229 25963 25654 25366 25082 24808 24409 24049 23591 23076 22340
1175 26798 26523 26257 25989 25692 25399 25116 24704 24332 23885 23355 22599
1200 27099 26817 26545 26273 26015 25715 25424 24999 24615 24163 23635 22859
1225 27399 27111 26833 26554 26291 26027 25732 25294 24898 24431 23914 23118
1250 27699 27405 27121 26837 26567 26298 26034 25589 25181 24700 24174 23377
1275 27999 27699 27409 27119 26843 26569 26299 25884 25464 24968 24427 23636
1300 28299 27993 27697 27401 27120 26839 26564 26155 25747 25237 24679 23895
1325 28599 28287 27986 27683 27396 27110 26828 26411 26026 25505 24931 24136
1350 28900 28581 28274 27965 27673 27380 27093 26667 26274 25774 25184 24365
1375 29141 28875 28562 28247 27949 27651 27358 26924 26522 26038 25436 24594
1400 29379 29118 28850 28528 28225 27922 27623 27179 26770 26276 25689 24824
1425 (29601) 29354 29095 28811 28501 28192 27888 27436 27018 26514 25941 25053
1450 (MAX) (29578) 29328 29060 28778 28463 28152 27692 27267 26753 26173 25282
1475 (MAX) (MAX) 29560 29290 29030 28734 28417 27948 27515 26991 26400 25511
1500 (MAX) (MAX) (29759) 29520 29257 28989 28682 28205 27763 27229 26627 25740
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29722) 29484 29214 28942 28460 28011 27468 26854 25969
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29687) 29439 29164 28717 28260 27706 27081 26182
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29644) 29387 28965 28508 27944 27308 26392
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29594) 29183 28756 28182 27535 26602
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29402 28992 28421 27762 (MAT)
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29606) 29208 28659 27989 (MAT)
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29423 28897 (MAT) (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29624) 29110 (MAT) (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29322 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29533 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23898 23626 23364 23108 22861 22610 22329 22003 20849 19078 (< MIN)
1025 24246 23975 23705 23442 23186 22928 22638 22303 21786 20358 (< MIN)
1050 24590 24311 24044 23775 23513 23247 22947 22602 22221 21197 19441
1075 24935 24646 24369 24103 23838 23565 23256 22901 22509 22011 20453
1100 25279 24980 24694 24419 24154 23883 23566 23200 22796 22283 21187
1125 25624 25315 25019 24735 24461 24188 23875 23499 23084 22556 21920
1150 25968 25649 25344 25051 24768 24485 24171 23798 23371 22829 22228
1175 26261 25984 25669 25367 25074 24782 24457 24089 23659 23102 22483
1200 26549 26268 25994 25683 25381 25080 24745 24364 23946 23374 22740
1225 26838 26550 26271 25999 25688 25377 25032 24639 24212 23647 22996
1250 27126 26832 26547 26269 25994 25674 25318 24915 24474 23920 23251
1275 27414 27114 26823 26539 26259 25972 25606 25190 24736 24173 23507
1300 27702 27396 27099 26809 26523 26233 25892 25465 24997 24418 23763
1325 27990 27678 27375 27079 26787 26491 26157 25740 25259 24662 24017
1350 28278 27960 27650 27349 27051 26749 26407 26013 25520 24907 24242
1375 28566 28241 27926 27619 27315 27007 26658 26256 25782 25151 24468
1400 28855 28523 28202 27889 27579 27264 26909 26499 26038 25396 24693
1425 29099 28805 28478 28159 27843 27522 27160 26742 26272 25641 24919
1450 29332 29056 28754 28429 28107 27780 27411 26985 26505 25886 25145
1475 29565 29286 29010 28699 28371 28038 27662 27228 26739 26118 25371
1500 (29763) 29516 29237 28960 28635 28296 27913 27470 26972 26339 25596
1525 (MAX) (29717) 29464 29184 28899 28553 28164 27713 27205 26561 25821
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (29669) 29409 29124 28812 28415 27956 27439 26782 26043
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29616) 29346 29046 28665 28199 27672 27003 26251
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29568 29266 28916 28442 27906 27225 26458
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29761) 29485 29133 28685 28139 27447 26666
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29684) 29349 28926 28372 27668 26873
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29566 29139 28606 27889 (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29758) 29352 28839 28111 (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29565 29057 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29757) 29266 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29476 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29671) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 23367 23103 22838 22584 22335 22091 21532 20544 18131 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23709 23437 23163 22901 22644 22393 22154 21458 19688 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 24048 23771 23488 23219 22954 22695 22449 22115 20639 18773 (< MIN)
1075 24373 24099 23813 23536 23263 22997 22743 22399 21439 20098 (< MIN)
1100 24698 24414 24130 23853 23572 23299 23038 22683 22079 20809 18541
1125 25024 24730 24436 24159 23882 23601 23332 22968 22346 21519 19808
1150 25348 25046 24742 24455 24178 23902 23626 23252 22612 22081 20517
1175 25674 25361 25048 24752 24465 24188 23921 23536 22879 22333 21126
1200 25999 25677 25354 25048 24752 24467 24197 23821 23146 22585 21735
1225 26275 25993 25659 25344 25039 24745 24467 24095 23413 22836 22131
1250 26551 26264 25965 25640 25326 25023 24736 24353 23680 23088 22364
1275 26827 26534 26233 25937 25613 25302 25006 24610 23946 23340 22597
1300 27103 26803 26497 26202 25900 25580 25276 24868 24190 23592 22830
1325 27379 27073 26760 26460 26164 25858 25545 25126 24428 23843 23064
1350 27655 27343 27023 26717 26415 26120 25815 25384 24665 24083 23297
1375 27931 27614 27287 26974 26666 26365 26075 25642 24903 24305 23529
1400 28207 27883 27551 27231 26917 26610 26314 25899 25141 24525 23763
1425 28483 28153 27814 27488 27168 26855 26553 26141 25379 24746 23996
1450 28758 28423 28078 27746 27419 27100 26792 26372 25617 24967 24197
1475 29014 28693 28341 28003 27670 27345 27031 26603 25855 25188 24397
1500 29241 28955 28604 28260 27921 27590 27270 26833 26084 25410 24597
1525 29468 29179 28868 28517 28172 27835 27509 27064 26300 25630 24798
1550 (29672) 29404 29097 28774 28423 28080 27748 27295 26517 25851 24998
1575 (MAX) (29612) 29319 29014 28674 28325 27987 27526 26733 26067 25198
1600 (MAX) (MAX) 29540 29233 28924 28570 28226 27756 26950 26271 25398
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (29736) 29452 29140 28815 28465 27987 27166 26475 25599
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29653) 29357 29042 28704 28218 27383 26679 (MAT)
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29563 29256 28940 28449 27599 26883 (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29574) 29470 29152 28680 27815 (MAT) (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29668) 29364 28910 28032 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29566 29119 28249 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29574) 29328 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29536 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29729) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23107 22837 22576 22311 22062 21402 20671 19910 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23440 23162 22893 22620 22364 22113 21595 20823 18996 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23774 23487 23210 22928 22664 22406 22160 21693 20261 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 24101 23812 23527 23237 22965 22700 22445 22179 21034 19227 (< MIN)
1100 24418 24129 23844 23546 23266 22993 22731 22457 21807 20297 18060
1125 24733 24435 24150 23855 23567 23286 23016 22735 22196 20974 19301
1150 25049 24740 24447 24151 23868 23579 23302 23012 22458 21652 20259
1175 25365 25046 24742 24437 24155 23872 23588 23290 22721 22119 20853
1200 25681 25352 25039 24724 24433 24151 23873 23568 22983 22365 21447
1225 25997 25658 25334 25010 24710 24419 24144 23846 23246 22611 22015
1250 26267 25964 25630 25297 24987 24687 24403 24111 23508 22857 22245
1275 26537 26232 25927 25583 25264 24956 24663 24361 23771 23103 22475
1300 26807 26495 26193 25869 25542 25224 24922 24612 24029 23349 22705
1325 27077 26759 26450 26136 25819 25492 25182 24862 24262 23595 22935
1350 27347 27022 26707 26386 26085 25760 25441 25112 24495 23841 23165
1375 27617 27286 26964 26637 26329 26025 25700 25363 24728 24076 23395
1400 27887 27549 27221 26887 26573 26263 25960 25613 24961 24290 23625
1425 28157 27813 27478 27138 26818 26501 26196 25864 25194 24505 23855
1450 28427 28076 27735 27388 27062 26739 26428 26103 25427 24719 24072
1475 28697 28339 27992 27639 27306 26977 26660 26328 25659 24934 24270
1500 28958 28603 28249 27889 27551 27215 26891 26554 25893 25148 24467
1525 29183 28866 28506 28139 27795 27453 27124 26779 26114 25363 24663
1550 29407 29096 28763 28390 28040 27691 27355 27004 26328 25577 24860
1575 (29615) 29317 29005 28641 28284 27929 27587 27230 26540 25792 25057
1600 (MAX) 29539 29224 28891 28528 28167 27819 27455 26753 26006 25254
1625 (MAX) (29735) 29443 29110 28772 28405 28051 27681 26966 26205 25451
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (29645) 29327 29004 28643 28283 27907 27179 26404 25648
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29543 29217 28881 28515 28132 27392 26603 (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29737) 29431 29096 28747 28357 27605 26803 (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29631) 29307 28973 28583 27818 27002 (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29519 29181 28808 28030 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29713) 29390 29024 28243 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29590) 29230 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29437 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29634) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22579 22308 22045 21318 20576 19800 18622 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22896 22616 22346 22086 21492 20761 20107 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23213 22925 22646 22379 22126 21627 20928 19423 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23530 23234 22946 22671 22411 22157 21748 20443 18328 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23848 23542 23247 22963 22695 22434 22186 21176 19654 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 24154 23851 23547 23255 22980 22711 22456 21910 20477 18504 (< MIN)
1150 24450 24148 23847 23548 23264 22988 22726 22224 21123 19706 (< MIN)
1175 24746 24434 24136 23840 23549 23265 22996 22480 21769 20429 18271
1200 25042 24720 24413 24121 23834 23543 23266 22736 22154 20998 19343
1225 25338 25006 24689 24388 24107 23820 23536 22991 22394 21568 20190
1250 25635 25293 24966 24655 24365 24087 23806 23247 22634 22053 20683
1275 25931 25579 25243 24922 24623 24336 24068 23503 22874 22278 21175
1300 26197 25865 25519 25190 24882 24586 24309 23758 23114 22503 21667
1325 26454 26132 25796 25457 25140 24836 24551 24012 23354 22728 22067
1350 26711 26383 26064 25724 25398 25085 24792 24238 23594 22953 22276
1375 26968 26633 26308 25991 25656 25335 25034 24463 23834 23178 22484
1400 27225 26883 26552 26229 25914 25585 25275 24689 24065 23403 22693
1425 27482 27133 26795 26466 26155 25834 25517 24915 24272 23628 22901
1450 27739 27384 27039 26704 26386 26075 25758 25140 24481 23853 23109
1475 27996 27634 27283 26941 26617 26300 26000 25366 24688 24066 23318
1500 28253 27884 27527 27179 26848 26525 26219 25591 24897 24257 23527
1525 28510 28135 27771 27416 27079 26750 26438 25816 25105 24449 23735
1550 28768 28385 28015 27653 27310 26975 26657 26039 25312 24641 23944
1575 29008 28636 28259 27891 27541 27200 26876 26246 25521 24832 24126
1600 29227 28886 28503 28128 27772 27425 27096 26453 25729 25024 24301
1625 29447 29106 28746 28365 28003 27650 27315 26661 25937 25215 24474
1650 (29648) 29323 28981 28602 28234 27875 27534 26868 26135 25407 (MAT)
1675 (MAX) 29539 29194 28840 28465 28100 27753 27075 26329 25598 (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (29733) 29408 29059 28696 28325 27972 27283 26524 25790 (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (29609) 29270 28926 28550 28191 27490 26718 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29481 29135 28775 28410 27697 26912 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29678) 29344 28993 28629 27905 27106 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29552 29199 28848 28112 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29745) 29405 29057 28319 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29603) 29261 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29465 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 22319 22049 21304 20518 19673 18385 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22628 22350 22082 21430 20689 19957 18712 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22937 22650 22374 22106 21550 20788 20108 18103 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23245 22951 22666 22390 22131 21598 20870 19493 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23554 23251 22958 22674 22408 22135 21632 20436 18803 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23863 23552 23250 22958 22684 22403 22134 21123 20040 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 24160 23852 23543 23242 22961 22672 22395 21810 20658 18820 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 24446 24141 23835 23526 23237 22940 22655 22179 21276 19975 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 24733 24418 24116 23810 23513 23208 22916 22426 21894 20530 18860 (< MIN)
1225 25019 24694 24383 24085 23789 23477 23176 22674 22194 21071 19907 (< MIN)
1250 25306 24971 24650 24342 24059 23745 23437 22922 22429 21612 20435 18310
1275 25592 25248 24916 24600 24308 24012 23698 23169 22663 22062 20914 19234
1300 25879 25525 25184 24857 24556 24252 23958 23416 22898 22281 21392 20070
1325 26145 25801 25451 25115 24805 24491 24194 23664 23133 22501 21871 20479
1350 26396 26069 25718 25372 25054 24731 24425 23912 23367 22720 22150 20889
1375 26646 26313 25985 25630 25303 24971 24656 24139 23602 22939 22355 21298
1400 26897 26557 26223 25887 25552 25210 24887 24355 23837 23158 22560 21707
1425 27147 26801 26461 26129 25800 25450 25117 24572 24062 23377 22766 22053
1450 27398 27045 26698 26360 26044 25690 25348 24788 24264 23597 22971 22242
1475 27649 27289 26935 26591 26269 25930 25579 25004 24466 23816 23176 22430
1500 27899 27533 27172 26821 26493 26154 25810 25221 24668 24030 23382 22619
1525 28150 27777 27409 27052 26717 26372 26037 25437 24870 24215 23587 22808
1550 28401 28021 27647 27282 26941 26590 26249 25654 25073 24400 23792 22996
1575 28651 28264 27884 27513 27166 26808 26460 25870 25275 24585 23998 23185
1600 28902 28509 28121 27743 27390 27025 26671 26080 25477 24771 24168 23374
1625 29120 28753 28358 27974 27614 27243 26883 26280 25679 24956 24339 (MAT)
1650 29336 28987 28596 28205 27839 27461 27094 26481 25881 25141 24509 (MAT)
1675 29553 29200 28833 28435 28063 27679 27306 26681 26078 25327 24680 (MAT)
1700 (29747) 29413 29053 28665 28288 27897 27517 26882 26268 25512 (MAT) (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (29614) 29264 28896 28512 28114 27728 27083 26457 25698 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) 29475 29106 28736 28333 27940 27283 26647 25883 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (29671) 29315 28957 28550 28151 27484 26837 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29523 29163 28768 28362 27684 27027 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29717) 29369 28981 28574 27885 27216 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29568 29185 28785 28085 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29574) 29389 28993 28286 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29586) 29194 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29395 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 10 - Maximum Mass [kg] for ASDA 15° FLAPS

ASDA PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 21335 20525 19599 18288 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22092 21437 20648 19854 18626 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22385 22108 21506 20731 20062 18866 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22677 22392 22116 21537 20821 20147 18386 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22969 22677 22393 22114 21579 20861 19714 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23262 22961 22668 22381 22115 21574 20508 18866 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23554 23245 22944 22649 22375 22101 21156 20041 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23846 23528 23220 22917 22635 22354 21804 20621 19100 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 24127 23812 23496 23185 22895 22606 22167 21202 20098 18013 (< MIN)
1225 24394 24087 23772 23452 23156 22859 22408 21782 20615 19018 (< MIN)
1250 24662 24345 24043 23720 23416 23111 22648 22141 21130 20010 (< MIN)
1275 24929 24603 24291 23988 23675 23363 22889 22369 21647 20464 18743
1300 25196 24860 24539 24228 23936 23616 23129 22596 22067 20918 19645
1325 25464 25118 24788 24467 24173 23868 23370 22823 22281 21372 20240
1350 25731 25376 25036 24706 24403 24105 23610 23050 22494 21826 20636
1375 25998 25633 25284 24945 24634 24327 23851 23278 22708 22123 21033
1400 26236 25890 25532 25184 24864 24549 24079 23505 22922 22322 21430
1425 26473 26133 25781 25423 25094 24770 24287 23732 23136 22522 21827
1450 26711 26363 26026 25662 25325 24992 24496 23959 23350 22722 22104
1475 26948 26594 26250 25901 25555 25214 24704 24159 23563 22921 22289
1500 27186 26824 26474 26127 25785 25435 24913 24353 23777 23121 22475
1525 27423 27055 26698 26344 26014 25657 25121 24547 23991 23321 22660
1550 27661 27286 26922 26562 26225 25879 25330 24741 24172 23520 22845
1575 27898 27516 27146 26779 26436 26093 25538 24936 24351 23720 23031
1600 28136 27747 27370 26997 26647 26297 25747 25129 24530 23919 23216
1625 28373 27977 27594 27214 26858 26501 25955 25323 24710 24098 23401
1650 28611 28208 27818 27431 27069 26706 26153 25518 24890 24262 23587
1675 28848 28439 28042 27649 27279 26911 26347 25712 25069 24427 (MAT)
1700 29066 28670 28266 27866 27490 27115 26542 25905 25249 24592 (MAT)
1725 29278 28900 28489 28083 27701 27320 26736 26094 25428 24756 (MAT)
1750 29489 29110 28714 28300 27912 27524 26930 26277 25607 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (29684) 29319 28936 28518 28123 27729 27125 26461 25787 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) 29527 29142 28735 28334 27933 27320 26644 25966 (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (29720) 29348 28950 28545 28137 27514 26827 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) 29554 29154 28756 28342 27709 27011 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (29747) 29357 28964 28547 27903 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29560 29165 28751 28098 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29754) 29367 28954 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29568 29153 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29762) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 19649 18338 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 20676 19908 18495 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 21536 20761 19985 18603 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22127 21569 20746 20009 18655 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22403 22125 21499 20713 19999 18437 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22679 22393 22086 21418 20657 19699 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22955 22661 22346 22043 21314 20461 18913 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23231 22929 22605 22294 21972 21067 20034 18159 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23508 23197 22864 22545 22231 21673 20578 19225 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23784 23465 23123 22795 22473 22106 21123 20133 18181 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 24054 23733 23382 23046 22716 22339 21667 20623 19145 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 24302 24001 23642 23297 22958 22571 22085 21112 20048 18152 (< MIN)
1300 24551 24240 23901 23548 23201 22804 22305 21601 20480 19026 (< MIN)
1325 24799 24480 24142 23798 23443 23036 22525 22038 20912 19898 (< MIN)
1350 25048 24719 24371 24043 23685 23268 22745 22246 21343 20337 18522
1375 25297 24959 24600 24262 23927 23501 22964 22453 21774 20718 19296
1400 25545 25198 24830 24482 24147 23733 23184 22661 22092 21100 20029
1425 25794 25437 25059 24702 24357 23965 23404 22869 22287 21482 20360
1450 26038 25677 25288 24922 24568 24170 23624 23077 22481 21863 20689
1475 26262 25916 25518 25142 24778 24369 23844 23284 22675 22116 21020
1500 26487 26141 25747 25361 24989 24569 24054 23492 22869 22297 21349
1525 26711 26359 25976 25581 25199 24769 24240 23700 23063 22479 21680
1550 26935 26577 26188 25801 25410 24968 24426 23907 23257 22660 22004
1575 27160 26794 26399 26020 25620 25168 24612 24096 23451 22842 22171
1600 27384 27012 26609 26223 25830 25367 24798 24269 23646 23023 22339
1625 27608 27229 26819 26426 26038 25567 24984 24442 23840 23205 22506
1650 27832 27447 27029 26629 26234 25767 25170 24615 24027 23386 (MAT)
1675 28056 27664 27239 26832 26430 25966 25356 24788 24186 23567 (MAT)
1700 28280 27882 27450 27035 26626 26156 25542 24961 24345 23749 (MAT)
1725 28505 28099 27660 27238 26822 26344 25728 25134 24504 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 28729 28317 27870 27442 27018 26531 25913 25307 24662 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 28950 28535 28080 27645 27214 26719 26094 25480 24821 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 29156 28753 28290 27848 27410 26907 26272 25653 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 29362 28966 28501 28051 27606 27094 26449 25826 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 29568 29170 28711 28254 27802 27282 26626 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (29762) 29373 28921 28457 27998 27470 26803 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) 29571 29122 28660 28194 27658 26980 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (29574) 29323 28864 28390 27845 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) 29524 29063 28586 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (29718) 29261 28782 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29460 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29655) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 18375 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 19946 18499 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 20782 19988 18608 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 21592 20747 20012 18714 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22133 21501 20716 20029 18572 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22401 22087 21421 20689 19841 18225 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22669 22346 22044 21348 20533 19411 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22937 22605 22295 22003 21143 20281 18945 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23206 22865 22546 22245 21754 20841 20023 18125 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23474 23124 22796 22488 22139 21401 20534 19135 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23743 23383 23047 22731 22372 21961 21046 20066 18341 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 24010 23642 23298 22973 22605 22207 21558 20523 19266 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 24249 23902 23548 23216 22839 22430 22028 20980 20085 18212 (< MIN)
1325 24489 24142 23799 23458 23072 22653 22241 21437 20495 19047 (< MIN)
1350 24729 24372 24044 23701 23305 22876 22454 21895 20905 19882 18061
1375 24968 24601 24264 23944 23538 23099 22667 22154 21315 20310 18814
1400 25208 24830 24484 24162 23772 23322 22879 22354 21725 20672 19567
1425 25448 25060 24703 24373 24004 23545 23092 22555 22062 21034 20135
1450 25687 25289 24923 24584 24204 23768 23305 22755 22251 21395 20454
1475 25927 25518 25143 24794 24405 23992 23518 22956 22440 21757 20773
1500 26151 25748 25363 25005 24606 24182 23731 23156 22629 22057 21092
1525 26369 25977 25583 25216 24806 24372 23944 23356 22817 22233 21411
1550 26587 26189 25803 25427 25007 24561 24131 23557 23006 22409 21730
1575 26805 26399 26021 25638 25207 24750 24309 23757 23195 22585 22025
1600 27023 26610 26224 25848 25408 24940 24487 23958 23384 22761 22189
1625 27240 26820 26427 26055 25608 25129 24666 24130 23572 22937 22353
1650 27458 27030 26631 26251 25809 25319 24844 24296 23762 23113 22517
1675 27676 27240 26833 26448 26009 25508 25023 24461 23950 23289 22680
1700 27893 27451 27037 26644 26197 25698 25201 24626 24113 23465 (MAT)
1725 28111 27661 27240 26841 26386 25887 25380 24791 24266 23641 (MAT)
1750 28329 27871 27443 27037 26574 26073 25558 24956 24419 23817 (MAT)
1775 28547 28081 27646 27233 26763 26252 25737 25122 24573 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 28765 28292 27849 27429 26951 26432 25915 25287 24726 (MAT) (MAT)
1825 28978 28502 28053 27626 27140 26612 26089 25452 24879 (MAT) (MAT)
1850 29182 28712 28256 27822 27328 26792 26260 25618 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 29385 28922 28459 28019 27517 26972 26432 25783 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (29583) 29123 28662 28215 27705 27151 26603 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 (MAX) 29324 28866 28411 27893 27331 26774 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) 29525 29065 28608 28082 27511 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (29719) 29263 28804 28270 27691 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) 29462 29000 28459 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (29657) 29196 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29392 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 18637 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 20027 18627 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20733 19969 18613 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 21438 20641 19883 18383 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 22051 21297 20555 19577 18066 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 22302 21954 21167 20365 19183 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22552 22224 21779 20930 20138 18704 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22804 22467 22148 21495 20657 19744 18063 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23054 22709 22382 22023 21175 20357 19022 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 23305 22951 22615 22248 21694 20831 19980 18289 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 23556 23193 22849 22472 22087 21305 20420 19168 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 23807 23435 23083 22696 22302 21779 20848 20020 18251 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 24051 23677 23316 22920 22516 22109 21276 20405 19049 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 24271 23919 23549 23144 22730 22313 21705 20791 19847 18109 (< MIN)
1400 24491 24139 23783 23368 22944 22517 22060 21176 20276 18829 (< MIN)
1425 24711 24350 24014 23592 23159 22722 22253 21561 20618 19550 (< MIN)
1450 24931 24560 24215 23816 23373 22926 22446 21946 20960 20113 18409
1475 25151 24770 24416 24034 23587 23130 22640 22156 21302 20415 19051
1500 25371 24980 24617 24225 23802 23334 22833 22339 21644 20718 19692
1525 25591 25191 24818 24415 24013 23538 23026 22521 21986 21021 20137
1550 25811 25401 25018 24606 24193 23743 23220 22703 22163 21324 20401
1575 26029 25611 25219 24796 24373 23947 23413 22886 22334 21627 20665
1600 26232 25821 25420 24987 24553 24125 23607 23068 22504 21929 20929
1625 26436 26029 25620 25178 24733 24295 23800 23250 22675 22121 21193
1650 26639 26225 25821 25368 24913 24464 23993 23433 22845 22280 21457
1675 26842 26421 26021 25559 25093 24633 24152 23615 23016 22439 (MAT)
1700 27046 26617 26210 25750 25273 24803 24310 23797 23186 22598 (MAT)
1725 27249 26813 26398 25940 25453 24972 24468 23980 23357 22757 (MAT)
1750 27452 27009 26587 26124 25633 25142 24626 24130 23528 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 27656 27204 26776 26304 25813 25311 24784 24276 23698 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 27859 27400 26964 26485 25993 25481 24942 24423 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 28062 27596 27153 26666 26166 25650 25100 24570 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 28265 27792 27341 26847 26338 25820 25258 24716 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 28469 27988 27530 27028 26510 25989 25416 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 28672 28184 27719 27208 26683 26153 25574 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28875 28380 27908 27389 26855 26317 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 29075 28576 28096 27570 27028 26480 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 29273 28772 28285 27751 27199 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 29472 28968 28474 27931 27372 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (29667) 29163 28662 28112 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) 29359 28851 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 18661 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 20002 18742 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 20659 20009 18479 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 21317 20625 19678 18091 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 21975 21241 20415 19209 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 22233 21857 20984 20151 18825 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 22475 22179 21552 20670 19871 18328 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 22717 22414 22047 21190 20418 19300 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 22959 22648 22272 21709 20896 20121 18802 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 23202 22882 22497 22094 21373 20557 19705 18033 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 23444 23117 22722 22308 21851 20992 20268 18859 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 23686 23351 22946 22522 22140 21427 20666 19686 18184 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 23929 23585 23171 22737 22346 21863 21064 20221 18942 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 24148 23820 23396 22952 22551 22133 21462 20578 19701 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 24359 24046 23621 23166 22756 22328 21861 20935 20195 18648 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 24569 24248 23845 23381 22961 22524 22121 21292 20517 19330 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 24780 24450 24059 23595 23166 22719 22306 21649 20839 20004 18437 (< MIN)
1500 24990 24652 24251 23809 23371 22914 22492 22002 21161 20288 19052 (< MIN)
1525 25200 24853 24442 24020 23576 23109 22678 22177 21483 20571 19668 (< MIN)
1550 25411 25055 24633 24200 23781 23304 22864 22352 21805 20855 20115 18451
1575 25621 25257 24824 24380 23986 23499 23049 22526 22065 21138 20366 18992
1600 25832 25459 25016 24560 24159 23695 23235 22701 22229 21422 20618 19533
1625 26040 25660 25207 24740 24329 23890 23421 22876 22394 21705 20869 20029
1650 26236 25862 25399 24921 24499 24069 23607 23050 22559 21989 21120 20245
1675 26432 26060 25590 25101 24669 24229 23792 23225 22723 22146 21372 20462
1700 26627 26249 25781 25281 24840 24389 23978 23400 22888 22299 21623 20678
1725 26823 26438 25972 25461 25010 24549 24132 23574 23053 22452 (MAT) (MAT)
1750 27020 26628 26155 25642 25180 24708 24282 23749 23218 22605 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 27216 26817 26336 25822 25351 24868 24433 23924 23382 22758 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 27412 27007 26518 26002 25521 25028 24583 24078 23547 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 27608 27196 26699 26174 25691 25188 24732 24217 23712 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 27804 27385 26880 26347 25861 25347 24882 24356 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 28000 27575 27062 26519 26031 25507 25033 24495 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 28196 27764 27243 26691 26195 25667 25183 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28392 27953 27424 26864 26359 25827 25333 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 28588 28143 27605 27037 26524 25987 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 28784 28332 27786 27209 26688 26143 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 28980 28521 27968 27381 26852 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 29176 28711 28149 27554 27017 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 29372 28900 28330 27726 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 29568 29094 28512 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (29763) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.11 Take-Off Maximum Mass for TODA with Bleed “On” 15° FLAPS

Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 26348 26042 25721 25397 25101 24814 24538 24189 23857 23237 22436 21357
1025 26638 26322 26025 25693 25386 25089 24804 24442 24118 23489 22686 21905
1050 26927 26601 26295 25989 25671 25364 25068 24694 24359 23741 22935 22181
1075 27216 26881 26565 26251 25956 25639 25334 24946 24599 23993 23162 22401
1100 27506 27160 26836 26512 26214 25914 25599 25199 24840 24213 23381 22621
1125 27795 27440 27106 26773 26466 26168 25864 25451 25081 24434 23600 22841
1150 28084 27719 27376 27034 26719 26412 26115 25703 25322 24655 23819 23053
1175 28373 27999 27646 27295 26971 26656 26351 25956 25563 24875 24034 23245
1200 28662 28278 27916 27556 27224 26901 26587 26186 25804 25096 24228 23435
1225 28952 28558 28186 27817 27476 27145 26823 26411 26040 25316 24423 23626
1250 29241 28837 28457 28078 27729 27390 27058 26636 26256 25537 24618 23817
1275 29530 29116 28727 28339 27981 27634 27294 26862 26471 25757 24813 24007
1300 (29819) 29396 28997 28600 28234 27878 27530 27086 26686 25977 25008 24180
1325 (MAX) (29676) 29267 28861 28486 28122 27766 27312 26902 26177 25203 24352
1350 (MAX) (MAX) 29538 29122 28739 28367 28002 27537 27118 26376 25398 24525
1375 (MAX) (MAX) (29808) 29383 28992 28611 28238 27762 27333 26574 25593 24697
1400 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29644) 29244 28855 28474 27987 27549 26772 25787 24869
1425 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29496 29099 28710 28213 27765 26970 25982 25041
1450 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29749) 29344 28946 28438 27980 27168 26160 25214
1475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29588) 29182 28663 28196 27366 26336 25386
1500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29418 28888 28411 27564 26512 25558
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29653) 29114 28626 27762 26687 25731
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29339 28842 27960 26863 25903
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29564 29058 28158 27039 26068
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29789) 29273 28357 27215 26224
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29489 28554 27391 26380
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29704) 28753 27567 26536
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 28951 27743 (MAT)
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29149 27918 (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29347 28094 (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29545 (MAT) (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 25745 25410 25094 24795 24513 24241 23933 23547 23070 22316 21175
1025 26046 25706 25380 25070 24777 24495 24185 23812 23315 22560 21715
1050 26317 26001 25664 25345 25041 24749 24428 24067 23559 22804 22102
1075 26588 26263 25949 25619 25305 25004 24672 24298 23803 23042 22319
1100 26859 26524 26207 25894 25569 25258 24915 24529 24042 23256 22536
1125 27130 26786 26460 26149 25834 25512 25158 24760 24257 23470 22752
1150 27401 27047 26712 26393 26087 25766 25401 24991 24472 23685 22969
1175 27672 27308 26964 26637 26322 26018 25645 25222 24687 23899 23161
1200 27942 27570 27217 26880 26557 26245 25888 25453 24901 24100 23349
1225 28213 27831 27469 27124 26793 26472 26117 25684 25116 24291 23537
1250 28484 28093 27722 27368 27028 26699 26335 25915 25331 24482 23725
1275 28755 28354 27974 27612 27262 26925 26553 26131 25546 24673 23913
1300 29026 28615 28226 27855 27498 27152 26770 26338 25760 24864 24091
1325 29297 28876 28479 28099 27733 27379 26988 26545 25975 25055 24261
1350 29568 29138 28731 28343 27968 27606 27205 26752 26171 25246 24431
1375 (29838) 29399 28983 28587 28203 27833 27423 26959 26364 25437 24600
1400 (MAX) (29661) 29236 28830 28438 28059 27640 27166 26557 25628 24770
1425 (MAX) (MAX) 29488 29074 28674 28286 27858 27373 26750 25819 24940
1450 (MAX) (MAX) (29740) 29318 28909 28513 28076 27580 26943 26009 25110
1475 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29561 29144 28740 28293 27787 27136 26182 25280
1500 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29805) 29379 28967 28511 27995 27330 26354 25449
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29614) 29193 28729 28201 27523 26527 25620
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29420 28946 28409 27716 26699 25789
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29647) 29164 28616 27909 26871 25959
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29381 28823 28102 27044 26117
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29599) 29030 28295 27216 26270
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29237 28489 27389 26424
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29444 28682 27561 26578
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29651) 28875 27734 26732
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29068 27906 (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29261 28079 (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29454 28251 (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29647) (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1000 25114 24804 24503 24225 23957 23671 23405 22995 22172 20948 19452
1025 25400 25079 24767 24478 24207 23941 23664 23237 22410 21477 20053
1050 25685 25354 25031 24732 24451 24184 23924 23478 22649 22002 20517
1075 25971 25629 25295 24986 24695 24419 24159 23719 22887 22214 20982
1100 26227 25904 25558 25239 24939 24654 24385 23960 23109 22427 21447
1125 26480 26158 25822 25493 25183 24889 24611 24177 23318 22640 21912
1150 26733 26402 26077 25747 25427 25124 24838 24389 23526 22853 22151
1175 26986 26647 26311 26000 25671 25359 25064 24601 23734 23056 22339
1200 27238 26891 26546 26226 25915 25594 25290 24814 23943 23240 22526
1225 27492 27135 26781 26453 26142 25829 25516 25025 24135 23425 22713
1250 27744 27379 27016 26679 26360 26057 25742 25238 24322 23609 22901
1275 27997 27623 27251 26906 26578 26267 25968 25450 24508 23793 23075
1300 28250 27867 27486 27132 26797 26478 26174 25662 24694 23977 23236
1325 28503 28111 27721 27358 27015 26689 26378 25874 24881 24146 23397
1350 28756 28355 27955 27585 27233 26899 26580 26078 25067 24312 23558
1375 29009 28598 28190 27810 27451 27110 26783 26269 25254 24479 23719
1400 29261 28842 28425 28037 27669 27320 26986 26460 25440 24646 23880
1425 29515 29086 28660 28263 27888 27531 27189 26651 25626 24813 24037
1450 (29767) 29330 28895 28489 28106 27741 27392 26842 25813 24979 24184
1475 (MAX) (29575) 29130 28716 28324 27952 27595 27033 25999 25146 24332
1500 (MAX) (MAX) 29364 28942 28543 28162 27798 27223 26168 25313 24479
1525 (MAX) (MAX) (29599) 29169 28761 28373 28001 27414 26336 25479 24627
1550 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29395 28979 28583 28204 27605 26504 25646 24774
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29621) 29197 28794 28407 27796 26673 25813 24921
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29415 29004 28610 27987 26841 25980 25069
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29633) 29215 28813 28178 27009 26133 25216
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29426 29016 28369 27178 26284 25364
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29636) 29219 28560 27346 26434 25511
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29422 28751 27515 26585 (MAT)
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29625) 28942 27683 26736 (MAT)
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29133 27851 26887 (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29324 28020 (MAT) (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29515 28188 (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29705) 28357 (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24827 24517 24228 23942 23649 23369 23112 22809 22064 20645 19198
1025 25103 24781 24481 24193 23919 23627 23358 23065 22298 21160 19805
1050 25379 25046 24735 24437 24164 23885 23604 23299 22532 21676 20309
1075 25654 25310 24989 24680 24398 24124 23851 23533 22766 22077 20765
1100 25930 25574 25243 24924 24632 24349 24085 23766 23000 22283 21220
1125 26182 25839 25497 25167 24867 24574 24301 24000 23203 22491 21676
1150 26427 26092 25750 25411 25101 24799 24517 24207 23407 22698 22052
1175 26671 26327 26003 25654 25335 25024 24733 24413 23611 22905 22236
1200 26916 26562 26230 25898 25569 25249 24950 24619 23816 23097 22419
1225 27161 26798 26456 26127 25804 25474 25166 24826 24017 23276 22603
1250 27405 27033 26683 26344 26034 25698 25382 25033 24200 23455 22787
1275 27650 27268 26909 26562 26244 25923 25598 25239 24383 23634 22971
1300 27895 27503 27135 26780 26454 26133 25814 25446 24566 23813 23132
1325 28139 27738 27362 26998 26664 26335 26027 25652 24749 23992 23289
1350 28384 27974 27588 27216 26874 26537 26221 25859 24932 24155 23447
1375 28629 28209 27815 27434 27084 26739 26416 26059 25115 24318 23604
1400 28873 28444 28041 27651 27294 26941 26610 26245 25298 24480 23762
1425 29118 28680 28267 27869 27503 27143 26805 26431 25481 24643 23919
1450 29363 28915 28494 28087 27713 27345 26999 26617 25664 24805 24070
1475 (29607) 29150 28720 28305 27923 27547 27194 26803 25846 24968 24215
1500 (MAX) 29385 28947 28523 28133 27749 27388 26989 26026 25131 24359
1525 (MAX) (29621) 29173 28740 28343 27951 27582 27175 26192 25293 24504
1550 (MAX) (MAX) 29399 28958 28553 28152 27777 27361 26357 25456 24649
1575 (MAX) (MAX) (29626) 29176 28763 28355 27971 27547 26523 25618 24793
1600 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29394 28973 28557 28166 27733 26688 25781 24938
1625 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29612) 29183 28758 28360 27919 26853 25943 25083
1650 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29393 28960 28554 28105 27018 26096 25227
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29603) 29162 28748 28291 27184 26243 25372
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29364 28943 28477 27349 26390 25517
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29566 29137 28663 27515 26538 25661
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29769) 29332 28849 27680 26685 25806
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29526 29035 27845 26832 (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29720) 29221 28010 26979 (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29407 28176 27126 (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29593) 28341 (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 24243 23951 23641 23351 23081 22802 22535 21969 20474 18898 (< MIN)
1025 24497 24201 23910 23607 23326 23059 22788 22218 20982 19495 (< MIN)
1050 24752 24445 24155 23864 23571 23292 23037 22448 21490 20068 18299
1075 25006 24689 24389 24105 23816 23525 23260 22678 21997 20512 18832
1100 25260 24933 24623 24330 24053 23759 23483 22909 22202 20957 19365
1125 25515 25176 24858 24554 24268 23993 23706 23122 22406 21401 19899
1150 25769 25420 25092 24779 24483 24199 23929 23323 22610 21846 20310
1175 26021 25664 25326 25003 24698 24406 24134 23523 22815 22116 20693
1200 26247 25908 25559 25227 24913 24612 24333 23724 23016 22296 21075
1225 26475 26136 25793 25451 25129 24819 24530 23925 23192 22475 21458
1250 26701 26354 26025 25676 25344 25025 24729 24114 23368 22654 21841
1275 26928 26572 26234 25900 25559 25231 24927 24294 23544 22834 22090
1300 27155 26790 26444 26112 25774 25438 25125 24474 23721 23011 22245
1325 27382 27008 26654 26313 25989 25644 25323 24655 23897 23165 22399
1350 27609 27226 26863 26515 26184 25850 25521 24835 24066 23318 22554
1375 27835 27444 27073 26716 26377 26051 25719 25015 24227 23472 22709
1400 28063 27662 27283 26917 26571 26236 25917 25196 24387 23625 22864
1425 28289 27880 27492 27119 26764 26422 26104 25376 24547 23778 23015
1450 28516 28098 27702 27320 26958 26608 26282 25557 24707 23932 23147
1475 28743 28316 27912 27521 27151 26794 26461 25737 24867 24079 23279
1500 28970 28534 28122 27723 27345 26980 26640 25918 25028 24220 23411
1525 29197 28753 28331 27924 27538 27166 26818 26089 25188 24361 23543
1550 29423 28970 28541 28126 27732 27352 26997 26252 25348 24503 23674
1575 (29650) 29188 28751 28327 27925 27537 27175 26415 25508 24644 23806
1600 (MAX) 29407 28960 28528 28118 27723 27354 26578 25668 24785 23938
1625 (MAX) (29625) 29170 28730 28312 27909 27533 26741 25828 24927 24065
1650 (MAX) (MAX) 29380 28931 28505 28095 27712 26904 25988 25068 24187
1675 (MAX) (MAX) (29590) 29133 28699 28281 27890 27067 26135 25210 24310
1700 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29334 28892 28467 28069 27231 26280 25351 24433
1725 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29535 29086 28653 28247 27394 26425 25492 24555
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29737) 29279 28838 28426 27557 26570 25634 (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29473 29024 28605 27720 26715 25775 (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29666) 29210 28783 27883 26861 25916 (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29396 28962 28046 27006 (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29582) 29140 28210 27151 (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29319 28372 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29498 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS

TODA PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1000 23977 23658 23360 23074 22795 22480 22190 21321 20302 18537 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 24224 23928 23617 23318 23051 22731 22429 21867 20801 19120 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 24469 24172 23874 23563 23284 22982 22668 22166 21301 19703 18108 (< MIN)
1075 24714 24407 24114 23807 23518 23205 22908 22385 21800 20212 18634 (< MIN)
1100 24958 24641 24339 24046 23751 23426 23128 22605 22120 20643 19160 (< MIN)
1125 25203 24876 24564 24261 23984 23647 23337 22824 22321 21075 19686 (< MIN)
1150 25448 25110 24788 24476 24192 23867 23546 23038 22522 21506 20151 18150
1175 25693 25345 25013 24690 24398 24078 23755 23228 22723 21937 20527 18609
1200 25937 25580 25237 24905 24604 24275 23964 23418 22924 22149 20903 19068
1225 26163 25814 25462 25120 24810 24471 24155 23609 23108 22322 21279 19527
1250 26381 26043 25687 25335 25016 24667 24342 23799 23281 22497 21655 19986
1275 26600 26254 25911 25550 25223 24863 24529 23990 23454 22671 22012 20303
1300 26819 26464 26122 25765 25429 25060 24716 24162 23627 22845 22164 20615
1325 27038 26674 26324 25980 25635 25256 24903 24334 23801 23016 22316 20928
1350 27256 26884 26525 26175 25841 25452 25090 24506 23974 23165 22468 21240
1375 27475 27094 26727 26368 26042 25649 25277 24678 24134 23314 22620 21553
1400 27694 27305 26929 26562 26228 25845 25464 24850 24292 23463 22772 21865
1425 27913 27515 27130 26755 26413 26037 25651 25022 24450 23611 22924 22071
1450 28131 27725 27332 26948 26599 26214 25838 25194 24607 23761 23064 22198
1475 28350 27935 27533 27141 26785 26391 26022 25366 24765 23910 23194 22324
1500 28569 28145 27735 27335 26970 26568 26191 25537 24923 24054 23323 22451
1525 28787 28356 27937 27528 27156 26745 26360 25709 25081 24191 23452 22577
1550 29006 28566 28138 27721 27341 26923 26529 25881 25239 24329 23582 22704
1575 29225 28776 28340 27914 27527 27100 26698 26048 25396 24466 23711 22830
1600 29444 28986 28542 28108 27713 27277 26867 26203 25554 24604 23840 22957
1625 (29662) 29196 28743 28301 27898 27454 27036 26359 25712 24741 23969 23071
1650 (MAX) 29407 28945 28494 28084 27631 27204 26515 25869 24878 24092 23178
1675 (MAX) (29617) 29147 28687 28270 27808 27373 26670 26025 25016 24213 23285
1700 (MAX) (MAX) 29348 28880 28455 27985 27542 26826 26168 25153 24334 23392
1725 (MAX) (MAX) 29550 29074 28641 28162 27711 26981 26311 25291 24454 23499
1750 (MAX) (MAX) (29752) 29267 28826 28339 27880 27137 26454 25428 24575 (MAT)
1775 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29461 29012 28516 28049 27292 26597 25565 24696 (MAT)
1800 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29654) 29198 28694 28218 27448 26740 25703 (MAT) (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29384 28870 28387 27603 26883 25840 (MAT) (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29569 29048 28556 27759 27026 25977 (MAT) (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29754) 29225 28724 27914 27169 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29402 28894 28070 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29579) 29062 28225 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29231 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29400 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 23379 23086 22792 22504 22244 21938 20763 19731 18314 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23637 23331 23049 22756 22486 22204 21284 20271 18889 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23895 23576 23282 23007 22727 22434 21805 20747 19464 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 24134 23821 23515 23229 22968 22664 22130 21222 20029 18244 (< MIN)
1100 24359 24058 23748 23451 23183 22895 22340 21697 20451 18756 (< MIN)
1125 24584 24273 23982 23672 23395 23108 22549 22069 20874 19268 (< MIN)
1150 24809 24489 24190 23894 23606 23309 22758 22260 21297 19780 (< MIN)
1175 25034 24704 24396 24103 23817 23509 22968 22452 21720 20207 18382
1200 25260 24919 24602 24300 24025 23710 23153 22643 22057 20570 18834
1225 25485 25135 24808 24497 24214 23910 23334 22834 22228 20932 19286
1250 25710 25350 25014 24694 24403 24100 23515 23022 22399 21295 19737
1275 25936 25565 25220 24891 24591 24280 23696 23187 22570 21657 20127
1300 26144 25781 25426 25088 24780 24459 23877 23352 22741 22008 20433
1325 26347 25996 25632 25285 24969 24639 24052 23516 22912 22154 20739
1350 26549 26190 25838 25482 25157 24819 24217 23680 23070 22301 21044
1375 26751 26383 26040 25679 25346 25000 24381 23845 23216 22448 21350
1400 26953 26577 26225 25876 25535 25180 24545 24008 23362 22594 21656
1425 27155 26771 26411 26066 25723 25360 24709 24159 23508 22741 21961
1450 27358 26964 26596 26244 25912 25539 24873 24310 23654 22887 22107
1475 27560 27158 26782 26422 26091 25719 25038 24460 23799 23029 22231
1500 27762 27351 26967 26599 26261 25899 25202 24611 23945 23153 22355
1525 27965 27545 27153 26777 26432 26072 25366 24761 24084 23278 22479
1550 28167 27739 27339 26955 26603 26235 25530 24912 24219 23402 22603
1575 28369 27932 27524 27133 26773 26397 25694 25063 24354 23527 22727
1600 28571 28126 27710 27311 26943 26560 25859 25213 24489 23652 22850
1625 28773 28320 27895 27488 27114 26723 26021 25363 24624 23777 22974
1650 28976 28513 28081 27666 27284 26886 26169 25514 24759 23901 23083
1675 29178 28707 28266 27844 27454 27048 26318 25664 24894 24024 23187
1700 29380 28900 28452 28022 27625 27211 26466 25815 25029 24140 23292
1725 (29582) 29094 28638 28200 27795 27374 26615 25966 25163 24257 23397
1750 (MAX) 29288 28823 28377 27966 27537 26764 26105 25298 24374 23502
1775 (MAX) 29481 29009 28555 28136 27700 26913 26242 25433 24491 23607
1800 (MAX) (29675) 29194 28733 28307 27863 27062 26378 25568 24607 (MAT)
1825 (MAX) (MAX) 29380 28910 28477 28025 27210 26515 25703 24724 (MAT)
1850 (MAX) (MAX) 29565 29088 28648 28188 27359 26651 25838 24840 (MAT)
1875 (MAX) (MAX) (29751) 29266 28818 28351 27507 26788 25973 (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29444 28988 28514 27656 26924 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29622) 29159 28676 27805 27061 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29330 28839 27954 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29500 29002 28103 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29670) 29165 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1000 22811 22516 22227 21903 21212 20254 19074 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 23067 22769 22468 22190 21754 20751 19677 18525 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23301 23019 22708 22420 22118 21248 20210 19087 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23534 23241 22948 22649 22336 21745 20660 19648 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23768 23463 23165 22878 22553 22097 21111 20153 18378 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 24002 23685 23376 23094 22771 22297 21562 20562 18878 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 24208 23908 23587 23294 22988 22497 22005 20972 19377 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 24415 24115 23797 23494 23178 22697 22187 21382 19877 18127 (< MIN)
1200 24622 24313 24007 23694 23367 22898 22369 21792 20263 18570 (< MIN)
1225 24828 24511 24195 23894 23555 23084 22550 22081 20614 19013 (< MIN)
1250 25035 24708 24383 24084 23744 23256 22732 22247 20964 19457 (< MIN)
1275 25242 24905 24571 24264 23932 23429 22914 22412 21314 19900 (< MIN)
1300 25448 25103 24759 24443 24109 23602 23082 22577 21665 20230 18216
1325 25655 25300 24947 24623 24280 23774 23238 22743 22006 20528 18597
1350 25861 25498 25136 24802 24450 23946 23394 22908 22147 20826 18979
1375 26061 25695 25324 24982 24620 24108 23549 23063 22289 21124 19360
1400 26247 25893 25512 25161 24790 24265 23705 23204 22431 21421 19741
1425 26433 26081 25700 25341 24961 24422 23861 23346 22572 21719 20078
1450 26619 26259 25888 25521 25131 24579 24015 23487 22714 22006 20319
1475 26806 26437 26069 25700 25302 24736 24159 23628 22856 22127 20561
1500 26992 26615 26239 25880 25472 24894 24302 23769 22998 22248 20803
1525 27178 26793 26409 26054 25642 25051 24445 23910 23118 22368 21045
1550 27364 26972 26578 26216 25813 25208 24589 24048 23239 22489 21287
1575 27550 27150 26749 26378 25983 25365 24731 24178 23359 22609 21529
1600 27736 27328 26918 26541 26139 25522 24875 24310 23479 22730 21770
1625 27922 27506 27088 26703 26293 25679 25018 24440 23600 22850 22004
1650 28108 27684 27258 26866 26447 25836 25161 24571 23720 22971 22102
1675 28294 27862 27428 27028 26602 25993 25305 24702 23840 23078 22200
1700 28480 28040 27598 27190 26756 26137 25448 24833 23961 23180 22299
1725 28666 28218 27768 27353 26910 26279 25591 24964 24076 23282 22397
1750 28852 28396 27938 27515 27064 26421 25734 25095 24189 23384 22495
1775 29038 28575 28108 27678 27218 26564 25878 25226 24302 23486 22593
1800 29225 28753 28278 27840 27373 26706 26019 25357 24415 23588 (MAT)
1825 29411 28931 28448 28002 27527 26848 26149 25488 24528 23690 (MAT)
1850 (29597) 29109 28618 28165 27681 26991 26279 25619 24640 23792 (MAT)
1875 (MAX) 29287 28788 28327 27835 27133 26409 25749 24753 (MAT) (MAT)
1900 (MAX) 29465 28958 28489 27990 27276 26539 25880 24866 (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1925 (MAX) (29643) 29128 28652 28144 27418 26669 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) (MAX) 29297 28814 28298 27561 26798 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) (MAX) 29467 28977 28452 27703 26929 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (MAX) (29637) 29139 28607 27845 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29301 28761 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29464 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (29626) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 22541 22248 21952 21343 20468 19539 18502 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22795 22489 22210 21891 20975 20120 19084 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 23043 22730 22441 22175 21482 20588 19666 18303 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 23266 22972 22671 22395 21989 21056 20183 18836 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 23489 23186 22901 22615 22199 21524 20613 19370 18034 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23713 23398 23115 22835 22403 21993 21044 19903 18521 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23936 23609 23315 23047 22607 22185 21474 20313 19009 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 24141 23821 23516 23238 22811 22374 21904 20696 19496 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 24340 24028 23717 23429 23013 22562 22135 21079 19984 18100 (< MIN)
1225 24538 24217 23917 23620 23189 22751 22308 21462 20327 18528 (< MIN)
1250 24736 24406 24106 23811 23365 22939 22482 21845 20666 18956 (< MIN)
1275 24935 24595 24286 24001 23541 23110 22655 22091 21006 19384 (< MIN)
1300 25133 24784 24467 24173 23717 23272 22829 22247 21344 19813 18064
1325 25331 24973 24647 24345 23893 23434 23002 22401 21684 20159 18441
1350 25529 25161 24827 24517 24063 23596 23151 22556 22008 20443 18817
1375 25728 25350 25007 24690 24223 23758 23299 22711 22146 20727 19194
1400 25926 25539 25187 24862 24383 23919 23447 22866 22283 21011 19571
1425 26112 25728 25367 25034 24543 24075 23596 23017 22420 21295 19947
1450 26291 25917 25547 25206 24703 24223 23744 23149 22557 21579 20205
1475 26470 26095 25728 25378 24863 24371 23893 23281 22695 21863 20442
1500 26648 26265 25908 25551 25024 24520 24038 23413 22832 22059 20680
1525 26827 26436 26080 25723 25184 24668 24175 23544 22969 22174 20918
1550 27006 26607 26242 25895 25344 24817 24312 23676 23090 22289 21156
1575 27185 26777 26406 26060 25504 24965 24449 23808 23206 22404 21393
1600 27364 26948 26568 26217 25664 25113 24586 23939 23323 22519 21631
1625 27542 27118 26731 26372 25824 25262 24723 24066 23440 22634 21869
1650 27722 27289 26894 26528 25984 25410 24860 24189 23556 22750 22043
1675 27900 27459 27057 26684 26131 25559 24997 24312 23672 22864 22139
1700 28079 27630 27220 26840 26275 25707 25134 24435 23789 22980 22236
1725 28258 27800 27383 26995 26421 25855 25271 24558 23905 23080 22332
1750 28437 27971 27546 27151 26566 26003 25408 24681 24020 23177 22429
1775 28616 28142 27709 27307 26711 26138 25545 24803 24130 23275 22525
1800 28794 28312 27872 27463 26856 26272 25682 24926 24239 23372 22622
1825 28973 28482 28035 27619 27001 26407 25819 25049 24349 23470 22718
1850 29152 28653 28198 27775 27146 26542 25957 25171 24458 23567 (MAT)
1875 29331 28823 28361 27931 27291 26676 26085 25294 24568 23665 (MAT)
1900 29510 28994 28524 28086 27436 26811 26209 25417 24677 23762 (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 (29689) 29164 28687 28242 27581 26945 26333 25540 24787 (MAT) (MAT)
1950 (MAX) 29335 28850 28398 27727 27080 26457 25663 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
1975 (MAX) 29506 29012 28554 27871 27214 26582 25786 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 (MAX) (29676) 29176 28709 28016 27349 26706 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 (MAX) (MAX) 29339 28866 28162 27483 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 (MAX) (MAX) 29501 29022 28307 27618 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (MAX) (MAX) (29664) 29177 28452 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) 29333 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAX) (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 21989 21326 20711 19821 18804 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 22226 21873 21230 20343 19398 18409 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22457 22168 21748 20822 19991 18966 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22688 22387 22106 21300 20434 19523 18250 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22918 22607 22315 21779 20875 20058 18763 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 23130 22826 22523 22103 21316 20464 19276 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23332 23040 22732 22296 21758 20869 19789 18392 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23533 23230 22940 22489 22080 21275 20213 18859 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23734 23421 23128 22682 22258 21681 20576 19326 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23935 23611 23308 22874 22435 22034 20938 19793 18108 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 24123 23802 23489 23058 22614 22198 21301 20178 18523 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 24303 23992 23669 23223 22791 22362 21664 20498 18939 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 24484 24165 23849 23389 22969 22526 22010 20817 19354 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 24665 24337 24026 23555 23126 22690 22157 21137 19769 18041 (< MIN)
1350 24845 24509 24190 23720 23278 22854 22304 21457 20120 18406 (< MIN)
1375 25026 24681 24353 23886 23431 23015 22450 21777 20392 18771 (< MIN)
1400 25206 24853 24516 24047 23583 23155 22597 22038 20664 19135 (< MIN)
1425 25387 25024 24680 24199 23735 23294 22744 22168 20936 19501 (< MIN)
1450 25568 25196 24843 24350 23887 23434 22891 22297 21207 19865 (< MIN)
1475 25748 25368 25007 24502 24037 23574 23032 22427 21479 20143 18249
1500 25929 25540 25171 24654 24177 23714 23157 22556 21751 20371 18562
1525 26099 25712 25334 24805 24317 23853 23281 22686 22009 20598 18874
1550 26263 25884 25498 24957 24457 23993 23406 22815 22119 20826 19187
1575 26426 26050 25661 25108 24598 24123 23531 22945 22229 21053 19499
1600 26589 26206 25824 25260 24738 24252 23655 23063 22340 21280 19812
1625 26753 26362 25988 25411 24878 24382 23780 23173 22450 21508 20073
1650 26916 26518 26137 25563 25019 24512 23905 23283 22560 21735 20256
1675 27080 26673 26285 25714 25159 24642 24027 23392 22670 21963 20439
1700 27243 26829 26433 25866 25299 24771 24144 23502 22781 22077 20622
1725 27406 26984 26581 26016 25440 24901 24261 23612 22891 22169 20806
1750 27570 27140 26729 26153 25580 25030 24378 23722 23000 22261 20989
1775 27733 27296 26877 26291 25720 25160 24494 23831 23094 22353 21173
1800 27896 27451 27025 26428 25861 25290 24611 23941 23187 22446 21356
1825 28060 27607 27174 26566 26001 25420 24728 24048 23280 22538 21539
1850 28223 27762 27321 26703 26128 25549 24844 24152 23374 22630 (MAT)
1875 28387 27918 27470 26840 26256 25679 24961 24255 23467 22722 (MAT)
1900 28550 28074 27618 26978 26383 25808 25078 24359 23560 (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28713 28230 27766 27115 26510 25938 25195 24462 23654 (MAT) (MAT)
1950 28876 28385 27914 27253 26637 26061 25311 24566 23747 (MAT) (MAT)
1975 29040 28541 28062 27390 26764 26179 25428 24670 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 29203 28696 28210 27527 26892 26296 25545 24774 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 29367 28852 28358 27665 27019 26414 25661 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 29530 29007 28506 27802 27146 26532 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 (29693) 29163 28654 27940 27273 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 (MAX) 29319 28802 28077 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 (MAX) 29474 28950 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1000 21388 20762 20009 19014 18141 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1025 21938 21282 20494 19615 18709 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1050 22195 21803 20980 20161 19277 18118 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1075 22416 22130 21466 20610 19846 18645 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1100 22637 22339 21952 21059 20303 19172 18090 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1125 22857 22548 22176 21507 20720 19698 18579 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1150 23068 22757 22371 21956 21136 20161 19068 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1175 23259 22967 22567 22163 21553 20537 19558 18129 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1200 23450 23152 22763 22344 21969 20913 20033 18572 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1225 23642 23333 22958 22525 22155 21289 20374 19016 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1250 23834 23514 23132 22706 22323 21666 20714 19459 18189 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1275 24022 23695 23301 22887 22492 22016 21055 19902 18594 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1300 24195 23876 23469 23058 22660 22169 21397 20232 18998 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1325 24368 24051 23637 23213 22828 22321 21737 20530 19403 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1350 24541 24216 23806 23368 22996 22473 22031 20828 19808 (< MIN) (< MIN) (< MIN)
1375 24714 24380 23974 23523 23140 22625 22169 21125 20137 18274 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1400 24887 24544 24130 23678 23284 22777 22307 21423 20400 18625 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1425 25059 24708 24283 23833 23427 22929 22445 21721 20663 18976 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1450 25232 24872 24437 23988 23571 23069 22583 22007 20925 19326 (< MIN) (< MIN)
1475 25405 25037 24591 24131 23714 23199 22721 22128 21187 19677 18068 (< MIN)
1500 25577 25200 24745 24274 23858 23328 22859 22248 21450 20017 18376 (< MIN)
1525 25750 25365 24898 24417 24001 23457 22997 22369 21713 20232 18683 (< MIN)
1550 25923 25529 25052 24559 24134 23587 23114 22490 21975 20447 18991 (< MIN)
1575 26087 25693 25205 24702 24267 23716 23231 22610 22096 20663 19298 (< MIN)
1600 26243 25857 25359 24844 24400 23846 23348 22731 22202 20878 19606 (< MIN)
1625 26399 26019 25513 24987 24533 23975 23465 22852 22309 21093 19914 (< MIN)
1650 26556 26168 25667 25130 24666 24097 23583 22972 22415 21308 20129 18108
1675 26712 26317 25821 25272 24799 24218 23700 23079 22521 21524 20308 18364
1700 26869 26466 25974 25415 24931 24339 23817 23181 22628 21739 20487 18620
1725 27025 26614 26116 25557 25064 24460 23934 23283 22735 21954 20666 18876
1750 27181 26763 26255 25700 25197 24581 24048 23385 22841 22068 20845 19132
1775 27338 26911 26394 25843 25330 24701 24158 23487 22947 22155 21025 19388
1800 27494 27060 26534 25985 25463 24822 24268 23589 23045 22243 21204 19644
1825 27651 27209 26673 26116 25596 24943 24378 23691 23136 22330 21383 19900
1850 27807 27358 26813 26245 25729 25064 24488 23794 23225 22418 21562 20084
1875 27963 27506 26952 26374 25862 25185 24598 23896 23316 22505 21741 20222
1900 28120 27655 27091 26504 25995 25305 24708 23998 23406 22592 (MAT) 20361

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

(cont’d on next page)

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Table 11 - Maximum Mass [kg] for TODA 15° FLAPS (cont’d)

TODA PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[m] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
1925 28276 27804 27230 26633 26116 25426 24819 24095 23496 22679 (MAT) 20499
1950 28432 27952 27370 26763 26236 25547 24928 24192 23586 22767 (MAT) 20637
1975 28589 28101 27509 26892 26357 25668 25039 24289 23676 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2000 28745 28250 27649 27021 26478 25788 25149 24386 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2025 28902 28398 27788 27150 26598 25909 25259 24483 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2050 29058 28547 27927 27280 26719 26027 25369 24580 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2075 29214 28696 28066 27409 26839 26137 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2100 29371 28845 28206 27539 26960 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2125 29527 28993 28345 27668 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2150 (29684) 29142 28484 (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2175 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2200 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)
2225 (MAX) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT) (MAT)

NOTE: Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are
given for interpolation purposes.
MAX = Mass in excess of the MTOM
MIN = Mass is less than the minimum take-off mass
MAT = Mass, Altitude and Temperature limit

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4.12.13.3.12 Take-Off Reference Gradients Available 15° FLAPS

Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] Sea Level DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
29574 3.33 3.22 3.12 3.02 2.91 2.82 2.72 2.63 2.42 1.83  
29500 3.36 3.26 3.15 3.05 2.95 2.85 2.75 2.66 2.45 1.86  
29000 3.60 3.50 3.39 3.29 3.18 3.09 2.98 2.89 2.67 2.07  
28500 3.87 3.76 3.65 3.54 3.44 3.34 3.24 3.14 2.92 2.31 1.70 
28000 4.13 4.02 3.91 3.81 3.70 3.60 3.49 3.39 3.17 2.55 1.94 
27500 4.40 4.29 4.18 4.07 3.96 3.86 3.75 3.65 3.43 2.80 2.17 
27000 4.67 4.55 4.44 4.33 4.22 4.12 4.01 3.91 3.68 3.04 2.40 1.72
26500 4.93 4.82 4.70 4.59 4.48 4.38 4.26 4.16 3.93 3.28 2.64 1.94
26000 5.20 5.08 4.97 4.85 4.74 4.63 4.52 4.42 4.18 3.53 2.87 2.16
25500 5.52 5.40 5.28 5.16 5.05 4.94 4.83 4.72 4.48 3.81 3.14 2.43
25000 5.83 5.71 5.59 5.47 5.36 5.25 5.13 5.02 4.78 4.10 3.42 2.69
24500 6.15 6.03 5.90 5.78 5.66 5.55 5.44 5.33 5.08 4.39 3.69 2.95
24000 6.47 6.34 6.21 6.09 5.97 5.86 5.74 5.63 5.38 4.68 3.97 3.21
23500 6.83 6.70 6.57 6.45 6.33 6.21 6.09 5.98 5.72 5.01 4.28 3.51
23000 7.19 7.06 6.93 6.81 6.68 6.56 6.44 6.32 6.06 5.34 4.60 3.82
22500 7.56 7.42 7.29 7.16 7.04 6.92 6.79 6.67 6.41 5.67 4.92 4.12
22000 7.92 7.78 7.65 7.52 7.39 7.27 7.14 7.02 6.75 5.99 5.24 4.43
21500 8.46 8.32 8.18 8.05 7.91 7.79 7.66 7.53 7.25 6.47 5.69 4.85
21000 9.01 8.86 8.72 8.58 8.44 8.31 8.17 8.04 7.75 6.94 6.13 5.26
20500 9.55 9.40 9.25 9.11 8.96 8.83 8.69 8.55 8.25 7.41 6.58 5.68
20000 10.10 9.94 9.79 9.64 9.49 9.35 9.20 9.06 8.75 7.88 7.02 6.09
19500 10.74 10.58 10.42 10.26 10.11 9.97 9.82 9.67 9.36 8.47 7.58 6.63
19000 11.37 11.21 11.05 10.89 10.73 10.59 10.43 10.28 9.96 9.05 8.14 7.17

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 1000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 3.14 3.03 2.93 2.82 2.72 2.62 2.52 2.33 1.86  
29500 3.17 3.07 2.96 2.86 2.76 2.65 2.55 2.36 1.90  
29000 3.41 3.30 3.20 3.09 2.99 2.88 2.77 2.59 2.11  
28500 3.67 3.56 3.45 3.34 3.24 3.13 3.02 2.83 2.35 1.76 
28000 3.93 3.82 3.71 3.60 3.50 3.39 3.28 3.08 2.59 1.99 
27500 4.20 4.09 3.97 3.86 3.76 3.64 3.53 3.34 2.84 2.23 
27000 4.46 4.35 4.23 4.12 4.01 3.90 3.79 3.59 3.08 2.46 1.82
26500 4.72 4.61 4.49 4.38 4.27 4.15 4.04 3.84 3.32 2.69 2.05
26000 4.99 4.87 4.75 4.64 4.53 4.41 4.29 4.09 3.57 2.93 2.27
25500 5.30 5.18 5.06 4.95 4.83 4.71 4.60 4.39 3.86 3.20 2.54
25000 5.61 5.49 5.37 5.25 5.14 5.02 4.90 4.68 4.14 3.48 2.80
24500 5.93 5.80 5.68 5.56 5.44 5.32 5.20 4.98 4.43 3.75 3.06
24000 6.24 6.11 5.99 5.86 5.75 5.62 5.50 5.28 4.72 4.03 3.33
23500 6.60 6.47 6.34 6.22 6.10 5.97 5.84 5.62 5.05 4.35 3.63
23000 6.96 6.83 6.70 6.57 6.45 6.32 6.19 5.96 5.38 4.67 3.94
22500 7.32 7.18 7.05 6.92 6.80 6.66 6.53 6.30 5.71 4.99 4.25
22000 7.68 7.54 7.41 7.27 7.15 7.01 6.88 6.64 6.04 5.31 4.55
21500 8.21 8.07 7.93 7.79 7.66 7.52 7.38 7.14 6.52 5.76 4.97
21000 8.75 8.60 8.46 8.31 8.18 8.03 7.89 7.64 6.99 6.21 5.40
20500 9.28 9.13 8.98 8.83 8.69 8.54 8.39 8.13 7.47 6.65 5.82
20000 9.82 9.66 9.51 9.36 9.21 9.05 8.90 8.63 7.94 7.10 6.24
19500 10.45 10.29 10.13 9.97 9.82 9.66 9.51 9.23 8.52 7.66 6.78
19000 11.08 10.92 10.75 10.59 10.44 10.27 10.11 9.83 9.11 8.23 7.32

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 2000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
29574 2.95 2.84 2.74 2.63 2.53 2.41 2.31 1.87   
29500 2.98 2.88 2.77 2.66 2.56 2.45 2.34 1.90   
29000 3.22 3.11 3.00 2.89 2.79 2.67 2.56 2.12   
28500 3.47 3.36 3.25 3.14 3.04 2.92 2.81 2.35 1.79  
28000 3.73 3.62 3.51 3.40 3.29 3.17 3.06 2.60 2.03  
27500 3.99 3.88 3.77 3.66 3.55 3.42 3.31 2.84 2.26 1.67 
27000 4.26 4.14 4.03 3.91 3.80 3.68 3.56 3.09 2.50 1.89 
26500 4.52 4.40 4.28 4.17 4.05 3.93 3.81 3.33 2.73 2.12 
26000 4.78 4.66 4.54 4.42 4.31 4.18 4.06 3.58 2.97 2.35 1.69
25500 5.09 4.97 4.84 4.73 4.61 4.48 4.36 3.86 3.24 2.61 1.95
25000 5.39 5.27 5.15 5.03 4.91 4.78 4.65 4.15 3.52 2.87 2.20
24500 5.70 5.58 5.45 5.33 5.21 5.08 4.95 4.44 3.80 3.14 2.45
24000 6.01 5.89 5.76 5.64 5.51 5.38 5.25 4.73 4.07 3.40 2.71
23500 6.37 6.24 6.11 5.98 5.86 5.72 5.59 5.06 4.39 3.71 3.00
23000 6.72 6.59 6.46 6.33 6.20 6.06 5.93 5.39 4.71 4.02 3.30
22500 7.08 6.95 6.81 6.68 6.55 6.41 6.27 5.72 5.03 4.33 3.59
22000 7.43 7.30 7.16 7.03 6.89 6.75 6.61 6.05 5.35 4.64 3.89
21500 7.96 7.82 7.68 7.54 7.40 7.25 7.10 6.53 5.80 5.06 4.28
21000 8.49 8.34 8.19 8.05 7.91 7.75 7.60 7.00 6.25 5.49 4.68
20500 9.01 8.86 8.71 8.56 8.41 8.25 8.10 7.47 6.70 5.91 5.08
20000 9.54 9.38 9.22 9.07 8.92 8.75 8.59 7.95 7.15 6.33 5.47
19500 10.16 10.00 9.84 9.68 9.52 9.35 9.19 8.53 7.72 6.88 5.99
19000 10.78 10.62 10.45 10.29 10.13 9.96 9.79 9.12 8.28 7.42 6.51

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 3000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 2.86 2.75 2.64 2.53 2.42 2.31 2.15 1.84   
29500 2.90 2.79 2.67 2.56 2.45 2.34 2.18 1.87   
29000 3.13 3.02 2.90 2.78 2.67 2.56 2.40 2.08   
28500 3.38 3.27 3.15 3.03 2.92 2.81 2.64 2.32 1.82  
28000 3.64 3.53 3.41 3.29 3.18 3.06 2.89 2.56 2.06  
27500 3.90 3.79 3.66 3.54 3.43 3.31 3.14 2.81 2.29 1.71 
27000 4.16 4.04 3.92 3.80 3.68 3.56 3.39 3.05 2.53 1.94 
26500 4.42 4.30 4.18 4.05 3.93 3.81 3.63 3.30 2.76 2.16 
26000 4.68 4.56 4.43 4.31 4.19 4.06 3.88 3.54 3.00 2.39 1.77
25500 4.99 4.86 4.74 4.61 4.48 4.36 4.18 3.83 3.27 2.65 2.03
25000 5.30 5.17 5.04 4.91 4.78 4.65 4.47 4.11 3.55 2.92 2.28
24500 5.60 5.47 5.34 5.21 5.08 4.95 4.76 4.40 3.83 3.18 2.54
24000 5.91 5.78 5.64 5.51 5.38 5.25 5.06 4.69 4.10 3.45 2.79
23500 6.26 6.13 5.99 5.85 5.72 5.59 5.39 5.02 4.43 3.76 3.09
23000 6.62 6.48 6.34 6.20 6.07 5.93 5.73 5.35 4.75 4.07 3.39
22500 6.97 6.83 6.69 6.55 6.41 6.27 6.07 5.68 5.07 4.38 3.68
22000 7.32 7.18 7.04 6.89 6.75 6.61 6.40 6.01 5.39 4.69 3.98
21500 7.85 7.70 7.55 7.40 7.25 7.10 6.89 6.48 5.84 5.11 4.38
21000 8.37 8.22 8.06 7.90 7.76 7.60 7.38 6.96 6.29 5.54 4.78
20500 8.89 8.73 8.57 8.41 8.26 8.10 7.87 7.43 6.74 5.97 5.18
20000 9.41 9.25 9.08 8.91 8.76 8.59 8.36 7.90 7.19 6.39 5.58
19500 10.03 9.86 9.69 9.52 9.36 9.19 8.95 8.48 7.76 6.94 6.10
19000 10.65 10.48 10.31 10.13 9.96 9.79 9.54 9.07 8.32 7.48 6.63

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 4000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 2.67 2.55 2.43 2.31 2.20 2.08 1.75    
29500 2.70 2.58 2.46 2.35 2.23 2.11 1.78    
29000 2.93 2.81 2.69 2.57 2.45 2.33 2.00    
28500 3.18 3.06 2.94 2.81 2.70 2.57 2.23 1.79   
28000 3.44 3.32 3.19 3.07 2.95 2.82 2.47 2.03   
27500 3.70 3.57 3.44 3.32 3.20 3.07 2.72 2.26 1.74  
27000 3.95 3.82 3.69 3.57 3.44 3.32 2.96 2.50 1.96  
26500 4.21 4.08 3.95 3.82 3.69 3.56 3.20 2.73 2.19 1.60 
26000 4.47 4.33 4.20 4.07 3.94 3.81 3.44 2.96 2.42 1.82 
25500 4.77 4.64 4.50 4.37 4.24 4.10 3.73 3.24 2.68 2.08 
25000 5.07 4.94 4.80 4.66 4.53 4.39 4.01 3.52 2.95 2.33 1.70
24500 5.38 5.24 5.10 4.96 4.83 4.69 4.30 3.79 3.21 2.59 1.95
24000 5.68 5.54 5.40 5.26 5.12 4.98 4.58 4.07 3.48 2.84 2.19
23500 6.03 5.89 5.74 5.60 5.46 5.31 4.91 4.39 3.79 3.14 2.48
23000 6.38 6.23 6.08 5.94 5.80 5.65 5.24 4.71 4.10 3.44 2.76
22500 6.73 6.58 6.43 6.28 6.14 5.99 5.57 5.03 4.41 3.74 3.05
22000 7.07 6.92 6.77 6.62 6.47 6.32 5.90 5.35 4.72 4.03 3.33
21500 7.59 7.43 7.27 7.11 6.96 6.81 6.37 5.80 5.15 4.44 3.71
21000 8.10 7.94 7.77 7.61 7.45 7.29 6.84 6.25 5.57 4.84 4.08
20500 8.61 8.45 8.27 8.11 7.94 7.77 7.31 6.70 6.00 5.24 4.46
20000 9.13 8.95 8.77 8.60 8.44 8.26 7.77 7.15 6.43 5.64 4.83
19500 9.74 9.56 9.38 9.20 9.03 8.85 8.35 7.71 6.97 6.17 5.34
19000 10.35 10.17 9.98 9.80 9.63 9.44 8.93 8.27 7.52 6.69 5.85

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 5000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
29574 2.57 2.45 2.33 2.21 2.10 1.94 1.68     
29500 2.60 2.48 2.36 2.24 2.13 1.97 1.71     
29000 2.83 2.71 2.59 2.46 2.35 2.19 1.92     
28500 3.08 2.96 2.83 2.71 2.59 2.43 2.16 1.73    
28000 3.33 3.21 3.08 2.96 2.84 2.67 2.40 1.96    
27500 3.59 3.46 3.34 3.21 3.09 2.92 2.64 2.19 1.75   
27000 3.84 3.72 3.59 3.46 3.33 3.16 2.88 2.43 1.97   
26500 4.10 3.97 3.84 3.71 3.58 3.41 3.12 2.66 2.20 1.64  
26000 4.35 4.22 4.09 3.95 3.83 3.65 3.36 2.90 2.43 1.86  
25500 4.65 4.52 4.39 4.25 4.12 3.94 3.64 3.17 2.69 2.11  
25000 4.96 4.82 4.68 4.54 4.41 4.23 3.93 3.44 2.96 2.37 1.78 
24500 5.26 5.12 4.98 4.84 4.71 4.52 4.21 3.72 3.22 2.62 2.02 
24000 5.56 5.42 5.28 5.13 5.00 4.81 4.50 3.99 3.49 2.88 2.27 1.62
23500 5.91 5.76 5.62 5.47 5.33 5.15 4.82 4.31 3.80 3.18 2.56 1.89
23000 6.25 6.11 5.96 5.81 5.67 5.48 5.15 4.63 4.11 3.48 2.84 2.17
22500 6.60 6.45 6.30 6.15 6.01 5.81 5.48 4.95 4.42 3.78 3.13 2.44
22000 6.94 6.80 6.64 6.49 6.34 6.14 5.81 5.27 4.73 4.07 3.42 2.72
21500 7.45 7.30 7.14 6.98 6.83 6.62 6.27 5.72 5.16 4.48 3.80 3.07
21000 7.96 7.80 7.64 7.47 7.31 7.10 6.74 6.16 5.58 4.88 4.17 3.42
20500 8.47 8.30 8.13 7.96 7.80 7.58 7.20 6.61 6.01 5.28 4.55 3.77
20000 8.98 8.81 8.63 8.45 8.28 8.05 7.67 7.06 6.44 5.69 4.93 4.13
19500 9.59 9.41 9.23 9.05 8.88 8.64 8.25 7.62 6.98 6.21 5.44 4.62
19000 10.19 10.02 9.83 9.64 9.47 9.23 8.82 8.18 7.53 6.74 5.95 5.11

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 6000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 2.35 2.23 2.11 1.99 1.88      
29500 2.39 2.27 2.14 2.03 1.91 1.61     
29000 2.61 2.49 2.36 2.24 2.13 1.82     
28500 2.86 2.73 2.61 2.48 2.37 2.05 1.65    
28000 3.11 2.98 2.85 2.73 2.61 2.29 1.88    
27500 3.36 3.23 3.10 2.97 2.85 2.53 2.11 1.68   
27000 3.61 3.48 3.35 3.22 3.10 2.77 2.35 1.90   
26500 3.86 3.73 3.60 3.47 3.34 3.01 2.58 2.13 1.64  
26000 4.11 3.98 3.84 3.71 3.59 3.25 2.81 2.35 1.86  
25500 4.41 4.27 4.14 4.00 3.87 3.53 3.08 2.62 2.12  
25000 4.71 4.57 4.43 4.29 4.16 3.81 3.36 2.88 2.37 1.81 
24500 5.01 4.86 4.72 4.58 4.45 4.09 3.63 3.15 2.63 2.05 
24000 5.30 5.16 5.02 4.87 4.74 4.38 3.90 3.41 2.89 2.30 1.69
23500 5.65 5.50 5.35 5.21 5.07 4.70 4.22 3.72 3.19 2.59 1.97
23000 5.99 5.84 5.69 5.54 5.40 5.03 4.54 4.03 3.48 2.88 2.25
22500 6.33 6.18 6.03 5.88 5.73 5.35 4.86 4.34 3.78 3.16 2.52
22000 6.67 6.52 6.36 6.21 6.06 5.68 5.17 4.65 4.08 3.45 2.80
21500 7.17 7.01 6.85 6.69 6.54 6.14 5.62 5.07 4.49 3.83 3.15
21000 7.67 7.50 7.33 7.17 7.01 6.60 6.06 5.50 4.89 4.21 3.51
20500 8.16 7.99 7.82 7.65 7.49 7.06 6.50 5.92 5.29 4.59 3.86
20000 8.66 8.48 8.31 8.13 7.96 7.52 6.95 6.34 5.69 4.97 4.22
19500 9.26 9.08 8.90 8.72 8.55 8.09 7.51 6.89 6.22 5.48 4.71
19000 9.86 9.68 9.49 9.31 9.13 8.67 8.06 7.43 6.75 5.99 5.20

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 7000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
29574 2.14 2.01 1.89 1.73       
29500 2.17 2.04 1.92 1.76       
29000 2.39 2.26 2.13 1.97 1.69      
28500 2.63 2.50 2.37 2.21 1.92      
28000 2.88 2.74 2.62 2.45 2.16 1.78     
27500 3.13 2.99 2.86 2.69 2.39 2.01 1.60    
27000 3.37 3.24 3.10 2.93 2.63 2.24 1.83    
26500 3.62 3.48 3.35 3.17 2.87 2.48 2.05 1.62   
26000 3.87 3.73 3.59 3.41 3.10 2.71 2.28 1.84   
25500 4.16 4.02 3.88 3.70 3.38 2.98 2.54 2.09   
25000 4.46 4.31 4.17 3.98 3.66 3.25 2.80 2.35 1.82  
24500 4.75 4.60 4.46 4.27 3.94 3.52 3.07 2.60 2.07  
24000 5.04 4.89 4.75 4.56 4.22 3.79 3.33 2.86 2.32 1.75 
23500 5.38 5.23 5.08 4.88 4.54 4.11 3.64 3.16 2.60 2.03 
23000 5.72 5.56 5.41 5.21 4.86 4.42 3.95 3.46 2.89 2.30 1.67
22500 6.05 5.89 5.74 5.54 5.19 4.74 4.25 3.75 3.18 2.58 1.94
22000 6.39 6.23 6.07 5.87 5.51 5.05 4.56 4.05 3.47 2.86 2.21
21500 6.88 6.71 6.55 6.34 5.97 5.49 4.98 4.45 3.85 3.22 2.54
21000 7.37 7.19 7.02 6.80 6.42 5.93 5.40 4.86 4.23 3.57 2.87
20500 7.85 7.67 7.50 7.27 6.88 6.37 5.82 5.26 4.61 3.93 3.20
20000 8.34 8.15 7.97 7.74 7.33 6.81 6.24 5.66 4.99 4.29 3.54
19500 8.93 8.74 8.56 8.32 7.90 7.36 6.78 6.19 5.50 4.78 4.01
19000 9.53 9.33 9.14 8.90 8.47 7.92 7.32 6.71 6.01 5.28 4.49

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 8000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 2.04 1.91 1.79 1.65       
29500 2.07 1.95 1.82 1.69       
29000 2.29 2.16 2.03 1.90       
28500 2.53 2.40 2.27 2.13 1.75      
28000 2.77 2.64 2.51 2.37 1.99 1.64     
27500 3.02 2.89 2.75 2.61 2.22 1.87     
27000 3.27 3.13 2.99 2.85 2.45 2.10 1.73    
26500 3.51 3.38 3.24 3.09 2.69 2.33 1.96    
26000 3.76 3.62 3.48 3.33 2.92 2.56 2.18 1.75   
25500 4.05 3.91 3.77 3.62 3.20 2.82 2.44 2.01   
25000 4.34 4.20 4.05 3.90 3.47 3.09 2.70 2.26 1.81  
24500 4.63 4.49 4.34 4.19 3.75 3.36 2.96 2.52 2.05  
24000 4.92 4.78 4.63 4.47 4.02 3.63 3.23 2.77 2.30 1.75 
23500 5.26 5.11 4.95 4.80 4.34 3.94 3.53 3.07 2.59 2.03 
23000 5.59 5.44 5.28 5.12 4.66 4.25 3.84 3.36 2.87 2.31 1.74
22500 5.93 5.77 5.61 5.45 4.98 4.57 4.14 3.66 3.16 2.59 2.00
22000 6.26 6.11 5.94 5.78 5.30 4.88 4.45 3.96 3.45 2.87 2.27
21500 6.75 6.58 6.41 6.24 5.75 5.31 4.86 4.36 3.83 3.22 2.60
21000 7.23 7.06 6.88 6.70 6.20 5.75 5.28 4.75 4.21 3.58 2.94
20500 7.71 7.54 7.35 7.17 6.64 6.18 5.70 5.15 4.59 3.94 3.27
20000 8.19 8.01 7.82 7.63 7.09 6.61 6.11 5.55 4.97 4.30 3.61
19500 8.78 8.60 8.40 8.21 7.65 7.16 6.65 6.07 5.48 4.79 4.09
19000 9.37 9.18 8.99 8.79 8.22 7.71 7.19 6.60 5.99 5.28 4.56

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 9000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 1.80 1.68         
29500 1.83 1.71         
29000 2.04 1.92 1.70        
28500 2.28 2.15 1.93 1.60       
28000 2.52 2.40 2.17 1.84       
27500 2.77 2.64 2.40 2.07 1.73      
27000 3.01 2.88 2.64 2.30 1.95 1.60     
26500 3.25 3.12 2.88 2.53 2.18 1.83     
26000 3.49 3.36 3.11 2.76 2.40 2.05 1.66    
25500 3.78 3.64 3.39 3.03 2.67 2.31 1.92    
25000 4.07 3.93 3.67 3.31 2.94 2.57 2.17 1.75   
24500 4.35 4.21 3.95 3.58 3.20 2.82 2.42 1.99   
24000 4.64 4.49 4.23 3.85 3.47 3.08 2.68 2.24 1.75  
23500 4.97 4.82 4.55 4.17 3.78 3.39 2.97 2.52 2.03  
23000 5.30 5.15 4.88 4.48 4.09 3.69 3.27 2.81 2.30 1.75 
22500 5.63 5.48 5.20 4.80 4.40 3.99 3.56 3.10 2.58 2.02 
22000 5.96 5.80 5.52 5.12 4.71 4.29 3.86 3.38 2.86 2.29 1.69
21500 6.43 6.27 5.98 5.56 5.13 4.71 4.25 3.76 3.22 2.62 2.00
21000 6.90 6.73 6.43 6.00 5.56 5.12 4.64 4.14 3.57 2.96 2.31
20500 7.37 7.20 6.89 6.44 5.99 5.53 5.04 4.51 3.93 3.29 2.62
20000 7.84 7.66 7.34 6.88 6.41 5.94 5.43 4.89 4.29 3.63 2.94
19500 8.42 8.24 7.91 7.44 6.96 6.47 5.96 5.40 4.78 4.11 3.40
19000 9.00 8.82 8.48 7.99 7.50 7.00 6.48 5.91 5.27 4.59 3.86

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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Table 12 - Reference Gradient [%] Available 15° FLAPS

T/O PA [ft] 10000 DS8400/653


[kg] OAT [°C] - 25 - 20 - 15 - 10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
29574 1.71           
29500 1.74           
29000 1.95 1.78          
28500 2.18 2.02 1.72         
28000 2.43 2.25 1.95 1.64        
27500 2.67 2.49 2.18 1.87        
27000 2.91 2.73 2.41 2.09 1.78       
26500 3.15 2.97 2.65 2.32 2.00 1.67      
26000 3.39 3.21 2.88 2.55 2.23 1.89      
25500 3.68 3.49 3.16 2.82 2.49 2.15 1.80     
25000 3.96 3.77 3.43 3.09 2.75 2.41 2.05 1.65    
24500 4.24 4.05 3.70 3.36 3.02 2.66 2.30 1.89    
24000 4.53 4.33 3.98 3.62 3.28 2.92 2.55 2.14 1.72   
23500 4.86 4.66 4.30 3.94 3.58 3.22 2.85 2.42 2.00   
23000 5.18 4.98 4.62 4.25 3.89 3.52 3.14 2.71 2.27 1.74  
22500 5.51 5.30 4.94 4.56 4.20 3.82 3.43 2.99 2.55 2.01  
22000 5.84 5.63 5.25 4.87 4.50 4.12 3.72 3.28 2.83 2.28 1.72 
21500 6.31 6.09 5.70 5.31 4.92 4.52 4.11 3.65 3.18 2.61 2.04 
21000 6.77 6.55 6.15 5.74 5.34 4.93 4.50 4.02 3.54 2.95 2.35 1.71
20500 7.24 7.01 6.59 6.17 5.76 5.33 4.89 4.40 3.89 3.28 2.66 2.00
20000 7.71 7.47 7.04 6.61 6.18 5.74 5.28 4.77 4.25 3.62 2.98 2.29
19500 8.29 8.04 7.60 7.16 6.72 6.26 5.80 5.27 4.74 4.09 3.44 2.74
19000 8.86 8.61 8.16 7.70 7.26 6.79 6.32 5.78 5.24 4.57 3.90 3.18

 - Gradient less than 1.6%

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4.12.14

- SUPPLEMENT 14 -

Operation from Unpaved / Gravel Runways

(AFM Supplement 26)

- TABLE OF CONTENTS -

4.12.14.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.2 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.3 Performance Data ........................................................................................................ 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.3.1 Correction of the Take-Off Distance Available (TODA) ................................................ 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.3.2 Correction of the Accelerate - Stop Distance Available (ASDA) .................................. 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.3.3 Correction of the Maximum Permitted Landing Mass / Weight


for the Landing Distance Available (LDA) - for Dispatch .............................................. 4.12.14-2

4.12.14.3.4 Correction of Unfactored Landing Distance ................................................................. 4.12.14-2

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES IN THIS SUPPLEMENT:

4.12.14-1 and 4.12.14-2 [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

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4.12.14.1 General

When Supplement 26 to the AFM is approved by the appropriate airworthiness authority, operations on
unpaved / gravel runways may be performed subjected to the additional “operational approval” by the compe-
tent authority.

4.12.14.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.17 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.14.3 Performance Data

The performance penalties are approved for guidance only.


The data represent results from tests on a typical representative dry, gravel runway surface free of vegetation.
The effects of actual surface conditions may therefore differ from those used when data were established.

4.12.14.3.1 Correction of the Take-Off Distance Available (TODA)

Before using Table 3a and Table 6a, of Sub-Chapter 4.1.2, to calculate the maximum mass / weight permitted
for take-off, correct TODA by a factor of 0.90.

4.12.14.3.2 Correction of the Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA)

Before using Table 3 and Table 6, of Sub-Chapter 4.1.2, to calculate the maximum mass / weight permitted for
accelerate-stop, correct ASDA by a factor 0.87.

4.12.14.3.3 Correction of the Maximum Permitted Landing Mass / Weight


for the Landing Distance Available (LDA) - for Dispatch

Before using Tables 3 and Table 3a, of Sub-Chapter 4.4.2 or Table 6 and Table 6a, of Sub-Chapter 4.4.2, cor-
rect LDA by a factor of 0.84.

4.12.14.3.4 Correction of Unfactored Landing Distance


The unfactored landing distances as shown in Table 3 and Table 3a, of Sub-Chapter 4.4.3, must be increased
by 19%.

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4.12.16

- SUPPLEMENT 16 -

Take-Off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with REF SPEEDS Switch “OFF”

(AFM Supplement 76)

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

4.12.16.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 4.12.16-2

4.12.16.2 Limitations ................................................................................................................. 4.12.16-2

4.12.16.3 Airspeeds .................................................................................................................. 4.12.16-2

4.12.16.4 Performance Data ..................................................................................................... 4.12.16-3

4.12.16.4.1 MAT Limits ................................................................................................................. 4.12.16-3

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES IN THIS SUPPLEMENT:

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4.12.16.1 General

When Supplement 76 to the AFM is approved by the appropriate airworthiness authority and incorporated in
the respective AFM, take-offs into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with REF SPEEDS switch OFF are
approved when the limitations and performance restrictions are observed.

4.12.16.2 Limitations

Refer to Sub-Chapter 1.10.19 for the limitations pertaining to this supplement.

4.12.16.3 Airspeeds

The following airspeed increases will apply:

At 1000 ft AGL;

for a continued 2nd segment in or before entering Icing Conditions:


V2 - speeds as per Table 2, Table 2a and Table 2b in Sub-Chapter 4.5.2.

- Add 20 kt for Flaps 5°, 10° and 15°

At 1000 ft AGL;

commencement of 3rd segment in or before entering Icing Conditions:


VFR - speeds as per Sub-Chapter 4.5.3.

- NORMAL VFR

At commencement of 3rd segment in or before entering Icing Conditions:


VFTO - speeds as per Sub-Chapter 4.5.3.

- Add 20 kt (Flaps 0°)

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4.12.16.4 Performance Data

1. MAT limits see Sub-Chapter 4.12.16.4.1.

2. Net take-off flight path - Reference Gradients available as per Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Sub-Chapter 4.1.5.1.

Correct gradients as follows:

with commencement of with continued of


T/O Flaps
3rd segment at 1000 ft AGL 2nd segment above 1000 ft AGL
5° - 0.3% - 0.10%
10° - 0.4% - 0.10%
15° - 0.4% - 0.11%

3. Net take-off flight path


When in or before entering Icing Conditions with a continued 2nd segment above 1000 ft AGL height above
reference zero, must be assumed to be 300 ft lower.

4.12.16.4.1 MAT Limits

When taking-off into Icing Conditions to 1000 ft AGL with REF SPEEDS switch OFF, the normal MAT limits
(Sub-Chapter 4.1.1) DO NOT apply.

Instead, the following limits apply:

Table 1 - Flaps 5° - Take-Off

• When above 7500 ft ASL a further correction of 1540 kg is needed when in or before entering Icing Condi-
tions.

Table 2 - Flaps 10° - Take-Off

• When above 7500 ft ASL and with commencement of 3rd segment at 1000 ft AGL, subtract 225 kg from the
limits in this table.

• When above 7500 ft ASL for a continued 2nd segment above 1000 ft AGL, subtract 590 kg from the limiting
masses.

Table 3 - Flaps 15° - Take-Off

• When above 5500 ft ASL and with commencement of 3rd segment at 1000 ft AGL, subtract 160 kg from the
limiting masses.

• When above 5500 ft ASL for a continued 2nd segment above 1000 ft AGL, subtract 790 kg.

For all 3 tables the associated conditions are:

• engine bleed OFF

• de-icing system OFF

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Table 1 - MAT Limits Take-Off [kg] 5° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 26278
48 - - - - - - - - - 25713 26850
46 - - - - - - - - 25112 26257 27421
44 - - - - - - - 24522 25629 26800 27971
42 - - - - - - 23939 25027 26145 27325 28497
40 - - - - - 23377 24430 25531 26650 27830 29024
38 - - - - 22833 23850 24921 26027 27144 28336 29150
36 - - - - 23291 24323 25401 26513 27637 28821 29231
34 - - - 22745 23749 24783 25872 27000 28136 28904 29308
32 - - - 23187 24191 25232 26343 27492 28585 28983 29389
30 - - 22642 23612 24622 25681 26820 27981 28663 29066 29470
28 - - 23049 24024 25053 26135 27293 28333 28745 29149 29552
26 - - 23441 24436 25489 26586 27703 28418 28827 29231 (29632)
24 - 22870 23832 24852 25921 26990 28090 28502 28909 29314 (29714)
22 - 23245 24229 25265 26310 27385 28179 28586 28990 29397 (29797)
20 22648 23625 24622 25642 26691 27781 28264 28670 29073 29480 (29879)
18 23017 24001 24979 26018 27073 27945 28348 28755 29157 29562 (29963)
16 23382 24341 25335 26393 27454 28029 28433 28838 29239 (29646) (30047)
14 23705 24678 25690 26769 27715 28115 28517 28920 29324 (29730) (30133)
12 24021 25014 26046 27141 27800 28199 28600 29004 29409 (29816) (30221)
10 24337 25351 26398 27433 27884 28282 28684 29089 29496 (29904) (30308)
8 24652 25685 26720 27569 27968 28367 28769 29175 (29586) (29993) (30396)
6 24965 25992 27013 27655 28053 28453 28856 29263 (29675) (30081) (30485)
4 25264 26274 27302 27744 28139 28540 28945 29352 (29765) (30169) (30575)
2 25547 26553 27426 27832 28227 28629 29034 29440 (29854) (30259) (30668)
0 25826 26838 27517 27921 28316 28717 29122 29529 (29945) (30351) (30761)
-2 26113 27125 27606 28009 28406 28806 29211 (29620) (30036) (30443) (30854)
-4 26401 27296 27696 28097 28496 28895 29302 (29713) (30128) (30535) (30947)
-6 26648 27385 27785 28186 28585 28986 29394 (29806) (30219) (30628) -
-8 26868 27474 27874 28274 28677 29079 29487 (29900) (30310) - -
-10 27087 27564 27964 28365 28770 29172 (29580) (29993) - - -
-12 27244 27653 28056 28459 28863 29265 (29673) - - - -
-14 27337 27744 28150 28553 28956 29358 - - - - -
-16 27431 27836 28245 28647 29049 29400 * - - - - -
-18 27524 27929 28339 28741 29090 * - - - - -
-20 27617 28022 28433 28782 * - - - - -
-22 27710 28115 28473 * - - - - -
-24 27803 28153 * - - - - -
-26 27841 * - - - - -

NOTES:
- Masses given in brackets are in excess of the maximum permitted structural mass and are for interpolation
purposes only.
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.

* Performance data shown at ISA - 20°C must be used for temperatures below ISA - 20°C;
these masses are calculated at ISA - 20°C.

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Table 2 - MAT Limits Take-Off [kg] 10° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 24953
48 - - - - - - - - - 24390 25486
46 - - - - - - - - 23815 24904 26020
44 - - - - - - - 23260 24307 25418 26547
42 - - - - - - 22708 23731 24799 25925 27069
40 - - - - - - 23162 24202 25283 26426 27590
38 - - - - - 22619 23617 24666 25760 26926 27712
36 - - - - - 23064 24066 25124 26236 27407 27790
34 - - - - 22516 23495 24510 25582 26718 27484 27865
32 - - - - 22930 23916 24953 26046 27152 27559 27943
30 - - - - 23332 24337 25402 26506 27231 27637 28021
28 - - - 22761 23733 24763 25848 26890 27315 27715 28099
26 - - - 23143 24139 25185 26259 26976 27398 27793 28176
24 - - 22566 23530 24542 25577 26672 27062 27481 27870 28256
22 - - 22934 23913 24914 25973 26758 27147 27564 27949 28336
20 - - 23298 24262 25290 26369 26841 27232 27645 28030 28415
18 - 22717 23629 24608 25666 26531 26923 27318 27725 28108 28496
16 - 23029 23958 24955 26041 26613 27006 27403 27803 28189 28578
14 - 23335 24286 25300 26298 26696 27088 27486 27883 28271 28660
12 22707 23640 24615 25643 26383 26778 27168 27571 27964 28353 28744
10 22990 23944 24940 25979 26467 26858 27250 27657 28046 28436 28827
8 23272 24247 25255 26147 26550 26941 27333 27742 28129 28519 28911
6 23552 24532 25554 26234 26635 27023 27419 27827 28213 28602 28995
4 23822 24800 25850 26322 26720 27110 27507 27911 28297 28685 29080
2 24080 25064 25978 26410 26806 27200 27596 27996 28380 28771 29169
0 24334 25334 26070 26499 26892 27290 27685 28080 28466 28859 29257
-2 24594 25607 26162 26587 26979 27380 27774 28166 28554 28948 29346
-4 24856 25779 26254 26675 27065 27469 27862 28253 28642 29036 29434
-6 25103 25881 26345 26763 27152 27558 27949 28340 28730 29124 29478 *
-8 25340 25983 26437 26851 27242 27647 28036 28426 28818 29168 *
-10 25577 26085 26528 26940 27336 27735 28124 28513 28860 *
-12 25745 26187 26621 27030 27430 27823 28211 28554 *
-14 25844 26287 26716 27121 27524 27911 28252 *
-16 25943 26385 26811 27211 27618 27951 *
-18 26042 26483 26906 27302 27660 *
-20 26141 26581 27001 27341 *
-22 26239 26679 27041 *
-24 26338 26719 *
-26 26378 *

NOTE:
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.

* Performance data shown at ISA - 20°C must be used for temperatures below ISA - 20°C;
these masses are calculated at ISA - 20°C.

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Table 3 - MAT Limits Take-Off [kg] 15° FLAPS DS8400/752

OAT PA [ft]
[°C] 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
50 - - - - - - - - - - 23451
48 - - - - - - - - - 22937 23953
46 - - - - - - - - 22398 23411 24456
44 - - - - - - - 21867 22848 23884 24955
42 - - - - - - - 22309 23297 24358 25452
40 - - - - - - 21775 22752 23751 24833 25948
38 - - - - - - 22204 23184 24209 25307 26065
36 - - - - - 21673 22621 23608 24667 25763 26140
34 - - - - - 22072 23028 24032 25130 25839 26211
32 - - - - 21541 22456 23434 24461 25546 25911 26286
30 - - - - 21908 22841 23845 24887 25618 25987 26360
28 - - - - 22274 23229 24253 25306 25693 26063 26435
26 - - - 21715 22644 23615 24645 25385 25768 26138 26509
24 - - - 22067 23012 23976 25054 25463 25843 26213 26585
22 - - 21506 22416 23351 24344 25141 25541 25917 26290 26663
20 - - 21835 22728 23693 24711 25223 25619 25994 26368 26739
18 - - 22129 23035 24035 24870 25305 25698 26071 26444 26817
16 - 21544 22417 23341 24376 24957 25387 25775 26147 26522 26896
14 - 21817 22706 23647 24615 25046 25468 25851 26225 26600 26974
12 - 22091 22994 23950 24706 25133 25548 25930 26303 26680 27053
10 - 22364 23280 24273 24795 25219 25629 26008 26384 26761 27131
8 21737 22635 23575 24448 24883 25307 25712 26088 26465 26842 27210
6 21991 22894 23869 24538 24974 25395 25794 26170 26547 26924 27288
4 22235 23139 24159 24631 25065 25483 25875 26251 26629 27005 27371
2 22467 23380 24287 24724 25155 25569 25957 26333 26711 27089 27459
0 22695 23627 24380 24817 25246 25655 26038 26414 26794 27175 27546
-2 22930 23875 24473 24910 25337 25742 26120 26498 26877 27262 27634
-4 23166 24044 24565 25002 25427 25829 26203 26583 26960 27348 27722
-6 23402 24155 24658 25095 25518 25915 26289 26668 27043 27435 27766 *
-8 23637 24267 24750 25187 25609 26000 26374 26753 27126 27477 *
-10 23873 24378 24843 25281 25701 26085 26460 26838 27166 *
-12 24042 24489 24939 25376 25792 26170 26545 26879 *
-14 24142 24594 25039 25470 25884 26255 26585 *
-16 24242 24694 25139 25565 25976 26294 *
-18 24343 24794 25239 25660 26016 *
-20 24443 24894 25338 25701 *
-22 24543 24994 25381 *
-24 24643 25036 *
-26 24684 *

NOTE:
- Performance data shown for altitudes at Sea Level must be used for altitudes below Sea Level.

* Performance data shown at ISA - 20°C must be used for temperatures below ISA - 20°C;
these masses are calculated at ISA - 20°C.

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FLIGHT PLANNING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

5 FLIGHT PLANNING

5.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 5.1-1

5.1.1 Fuel Policy .............................................................................................................................. 5.1-1


5.1.2 ETOPS - Threshold Distance ................................................................................................. 5.1-2
5.1.3 Operation with ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” .................................................................. 5.1-2

5.2 PRE-PLANNING TABLE ........................................................................................................ 5.2-1

5.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.2-1


5.2.2 Allowances ............................................................................................................................. 5.2-1

5.3 FLIGHT LEVEL SELECTION (FL) ......................................................................................... 5.3-1

5.3.1 Maximum Initial Cruise Level Selection versus Stage Length ................................................ 5.3-1
5.3.2 Maximum Initial Cruise Level Selection versus
Take-Off Mass and Temperature relative to ISA ..................................................................... 5.3-1

5.4 CLIMB (Time, Distance, Fuel) .............................................................................................. 5.4-1

5.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.4-1


5.4.2 Type I Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................... 5.4-2
5.4.3 Type II Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................... 5.4-9
5.4.4 Type III Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................. 5.4-16
5.4.5 Type I Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................. 5.4-23
5.4.6 Type II Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................. 5.4-30
5.4.7 Type III Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “NORM”) ................................................. 5.4-37
5.4.8 Type I Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-44
5.4.9 Type II Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-51
5.4.10 Type III Climb Tables - 900 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-58
5.4.11 Type I Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-65
5.4.12 Type II Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-72
5.4.13 Type III Climb Tables - 850 RPM (BLEED “On”, “MIN”) ..................................................... 5.4-79
5.4.14 Fuel Flow for Maximum Climb Power ................................................................................... 5.4-86

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5.5 CRUISE
LONG RANGE CRUISE, INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE,
HIGH SPEED CRUISE and MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING) ................................................... 5.5-1

5.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.5-1


5.5.2 Cruise Tables for LRC, ISC, HSC and MCR .......................................................................... 5.5-1
5.5.3 Acceleration Segment ........................................................................................................... 5.5-30

5.6 RESERVED ............................................................................................................................ 5.6-1

5.7 DESCENT (Time, Distance, Fuel) ......................................................................................... 5.7-1

5.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.7-1


5.7.2 Type I Descent Table ............................................................................................................... 5.7-4
5.7.3 Type II Descent Table .............................................................................................................. 5.7-8
5.7.4 Type III Descent Table ........................................................................................................... 5.7-12
5.7.5 Type IV Descent Table .......................................................................................................... 5.7-16
5.7.6 Type V Descent Table ........................................................................................................... 5.7-20

5.8 SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION .............................................................................................. 5.8-1

5.8.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.8-1


5.8.2 Single Engine Climb Data ....................................................................................................... 5.8-1
5.8.3 Single Engine Cruise Data ...................................................................................................... 5.8-9

5.9 ALTERNATE PLANNING ....................................................................................................... 5.9-1

5.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5.9-1


5.9.2 Alternate Planning Table ......................................................................................................... 5.9-1

5.10 HOLDING .............................................................................................................................. 5.10-1

5.10.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 5.10-1


5.10.2 Holding Tables ....................................................................................................................... 5.10-1

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CHAPTER 5 5.1-1
FLIGHT PLANNING
GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.1 GENERAL

Chapter 5 comprises all the required data (as per EASA-OPS) to produce an Operational Flight Plan (OFP) for
each flight.
In case an OFP is not available, a manual OFP may be prepared by using the relevant data for calculating the
climb, cruise and descent phase.
The flight planning performance data presented in this section is valid for new aircraft and new engines, for a
reference fuel LHV (Lower Heating Value) of 42798 kJ/kg (18400 BTU/lb).

When using any approved fuel as per AOM 1.11.6.1 (Fuel Grades) with a LHV higher than the reference fuel
LHV above, the fuel burn data presented in this Chapter can be corrected (reduced) using a factor equal to the
ratio of Actual Fuel LHV divided by the Reference Fuel LHV.
Example: if the actual fuel LHV is 43147.3 kJ/kg (18550 BTU/lb), the correction factor is:
18550 / 18400 = 1.008
and the fuel burn or fuel quantity can be reduced by dividing the fuel burn or fuel quantity by 1.008,
equivalent to a reduction of 0.8%.

5.1.1 Fuel Policy

For carrying out a plausibility check for both, a computer generated OFP or a manually prepared OFP,
a "Pre-Planning Table" has been prepared (Sub-Chapter 5.2).
This table allows the determination of the approximate TRIP TIME and TRIP FUEL for a given, wind corrected,
airway distance.
TRIP FUEL to DESTINATION - Time and Fuel for: take-off
climb
cruise
descent
approach
and landing

+ CONTINGENCY FUEL - 5% of calculated Trip Fuel

+ ALTERNATE FUEL - Fuel needed to divert from MAP (Missed Approach Point) at
destination to alternate via missed approach routing, the most
suitable airways to the alternate including STARs.
Distance should consider the average between the most
favourable departure route and - likewise - the average of the
shortest and longest STAR (Standard Terminal Arrival).
- When specific alternate information is not available, a mini-
mum of 400 kg Alternate Fuel is recommended.

+ HOLDING FUEL - 30 min at holding speed (1500 ft - ISA)

= MIMIMUM TAKE-OFF FUEL

+ EXTRA FUEL - If any (refer to applicable tables)

= ACTUAL TAKE-OFF FUEL

+ FUEL for ENGINE START and TAXI

= RAMP FUEL

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5.1.2 ETOPS - Threshold Distance

The DHC-8 Series 400 operation is not approved for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operations) flights.

The planned route must not be farther than 60 min of flying time, from an adequate airport, at one-engine inop-
erative cruise speed.

In compliance with EASA OPS.CAT.225.A(b), the distance to threshold is calculated as 276 NM still air distance .

5.1.3 Operation with ICE PROTECTION System “On”

Data presented in Chapter 5 as ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” and / or Icing Conditions shows data (usu-
ally a correction) that accommodate either:

a) Power extraction for ICE PROTECTION Systems

b) Power extraction for ICE PROTECTION Systems and the effect of speed increase required
“in or before icing” or “in icing”, where applicable

c) Same as b) above and also accounting for performance degradation due to flight in icing, if applicable.

The type of performance data in icing are specified in each Sub-Chapter, as appropriate.

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PRE-PLANNING TABLES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.2 PRE-PLANNING TABLE

5.2.1 General

The following tables allow an approximate calculation of the BLOCK TIME and BLOCK FUEL for High Speed
Cruise (HSC) and Long Range Cruise (LRC).

These tables do not replace the requirement for the preparation of an Operational Flight Plan (OFP).

The TRIP TIME / TRIP FUEL tables use:


- Climb Type I, High Speed Cruise, Descent Type I and minimum time technique for the High Speed Cruise
Trip Time / Trip Fuel table;
- Climb Type II, Long Range Cruise, Descent Type II and minimum fuel technique for the Long Range Cruise
Trip Time / Trip Fuel table.

5.2.2 Allowances

The following allowances are included in the TRIP TIME / TRIP FUEL tables:
- Take-off: 1 min and 28 kg
- Circuit and Landing: 2 min and 22 kg

To calculate BLOCK TIME / BLOCK FUEL add 5 kg for each minute of “ Taxi Out ” and “ Taxi In ”.

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HIGH SPEED CRUISE TRIP TIME and TRIP FUEL DS8400/570

Distance ISA - 20oC ISA ISA + 20oC


SAD TIME FUEL TIME FUEL TIME FUEL
FL FL FL
[NM] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg]
100 160 00:24 429 140 00:24 451 120 00:24 443
125 160 00:28 524 140 00:28 549 130 00:29 531
150 170 00:33 617 150 00:32 631 140 00:34 617
175 170 00:37 713 160 00:36 712 150 00:38 688
200 180 00:41 807 170 00:41 793 160 00:42 758
225 180 00:45 903 170 00:45 886 160 00:47 844
250 180 00:49 999 170 00:49 978 170 00:51 919
275 180 00:54 1095 180 00:54 1053 170 00:56 1002
300 190 00:58 1164 180 00:58 1144 180 01:00 1075
325 190 01:02 1257 180 01:02 1234 180 01:05 1156
350 190 01:07 1351 190 01:07 1301 190 01:09 1225
375 190 01:11 1444 190 01:11 1388 190 01:14 1304
400 200 01:16 1504 200 01:15 1452 200 01:19 1370
425 200 01:20 1594 200 01:20 1538 200 01:23 1447
450 200 01:24 1685 200 01:24 1624 200 01:28 1525
475 200 01:28 1776 200 01:28 1709 200 01:33 1603
500 200 01:33 1866 200 01:32 1795 200 01:37 1681
525 200 01:37 1957 200 01:37 1881 200 01:42 1758
550 200 01:41 2048 200 01:41 1967 200 01:47 1836
575 200 01:45 2139 200 01:45 2053 200 01:51 1914
600 200 01:50 2230 200 01:50 2138 200 01:56 1992
625 200 01:54 2321 200 01:54 2224 200 02:01 2070
650 200 01:58 2412 200 01:58 2310 200 02:05 2148
675 200 02:02 2503 200 02:03 2396 200 02:10 2226
700 200 02:07 2594 200 02:07 2482 200 02:15 2304
725 200 02:11 2687 200 02:11 2568 200 02:20 2382
750 200 02:15 2776 200 02:16 2655 200 02:24 2461
775 200 02:19 2866 200 02:20 2740 200 02:29 2539
800 200 02:24 2955 200 02:24 2825 200 02:34 2618
No significant reduction of time or fuel for TOM below MTOM
For every 10 kt of Headwind, increase time and fuel by 4%
For every 10 kt of Tailwind, reduce time and fuel by 2%

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HIGH SPEED CRUISE TRIP TIME and TRIP FUEL DS8400/570

o
Distance ISA - 20 C ISA ISA + 20oC
SAD TIME FUEL TIME FUEL TIME FUEL
FL FL FL
[NM] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg]
825 200 02:28 3045 200 02:28 2910 200 02:38 2695
850 200 02:32 3134 200 02:33 2995 200 02:43 2772
875 200 02:36 3224 200 02:37 3080 200 02:48 2848
900 200 02:41 3313 200 02:41 3165 200 02:52 2925
925 200 02:45 3402 200 02:45 3250 200 02:57 3001
950 200 02:49 3491 200 02:50 3335 200 03:01 3078
975 200 02:53 3580 200 02:54 3420 200 03:06 3154
1000 200 02:58 3670 200 02:58 3505 200 03:11 3231
1025 200 03:02 3759 200 03:02 3590 200 03:15 3307
1050 200 03:06 3848 200 03:07 3675 200 03:20 3384
1075 200 03:10 3937 200 03:11 3760 200 03:24 3460
1100 200 03:15 4026 200 03:15 3845 200 03:29 3537
1125 200 03:19 4114 200 03:19 3930 200 03:34 3613
1150 200 03:23 4203 200 03:24 4014 200 03:38 3689
1175 200 03:27 4292 200 03:28 4099 200 03:43 3766
1200 200 03:32 4381 200 03:32 4184 200 03:47 3842
1225 200 03:36 4469 200 03:36 4269 200 03:52 3918
1250 200 03:40 4558 200 03:41 4354 200 03:56 3994
1275 200 03:44 4647 200 03:45 4438 200 04:01 4071
1300 200 03:49 4735 200 03:49 4523 200 04:06 4147
1325 200 03:53 4824 200 03:53 4608 200 04:10 4223
1350 200 03:57 4912 200 03:58 4692 200 04:15 4299
1375 200 04:01 5000 200 04:02 4777 200 04:19 4375
1400 200 04:06 5089 200 04:06 4862 200 04:24 4451
1425 200 04:10 5177 200 04:10 4946 200 04:28 4527
1450 200 04:14 5265 200 04:15 5031 200 04:33 4603
1475 200 04:18 5353 200 04:19 5115 200 04:38 4679
1500 200 04:23 5441 200 04:23 5200 200 04:42 4755
For every 1000 kg TOM below MTOM, reduce time and fuel by 0.2%
For every 10 kt of Headwind, increase time and fuel by 4%
For every 10 kt of Tailwind, reduce time and fuel by 2%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 PRE-PLANNING TABLES

LONG RANGE CRUISE TRIP TIME and TRIP FUEL DS8400/570

Distance ISA - 20oC ISA ISA + 20oC


SAD TIME FUEL TIME FUEL TIME FUEL
FL FL FL
[NM] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg]
100 160 00:29 419 150 00:29 421 140 00:28 423
125 180 00:35 485 160 00:34 498 150 00:33 502
150 200 00:41 555 180 00:39 561 170 00:39 570
175 220 00:46 621 200 00:45 628 180 00:44 639
200 240 00:51 686 220 00:50 692 200 00:49 705
225 240 00:57 753 220 00:55 762 200 00:54 778
250 240 01:02 820 220 01:01 832 210 00:59 848
275 240 01:07 887 230 01:05 897 210 01:04 921
300 240 01:12 954 230 01:11 966 220 01:08 990
325 240 01:18 1021 230 01:16 1035 230 01:14 1051
350 240 01:23 1089 240 01:20 1097 230 01:18 1123
375 240 01:28 1156 240 01:25 1166 240 01:24 1182
400 250 01:33 1215 250 01:30 1227 250 01:29 1243
425 250 01:38 1282 250 01:35 1295 250 01:34 1312
450 250 01:43 1348 250 01:40 1363 250 01:39 1382
475 250 01:48 1415 250 01:45 1431 250 01:44 1451
500 250 01:53 1482 250 01:50 1499 250 01:49 1520
525 250 01:58 1550 250 01:55 1568 250 01:54 1590
550 250 02:04 1617 250 02:00 1636 250 01:58 1660
575 250 02:09 1684 250 02:05 1705 250 02:03 1729
600 250 02:14 1751 250 02:09 1774 250 02:08 1799
625 250 02:19 1819 250 02:14 1842 250 02:13 1869
650 250 02:24 1886 250 02:19 1911 250 02:18 1939
675 250 02:29 1954 250 02:24 1980 250 02:23 2009
700 250 02:34 2021 250 02:29 2049 250 02:28 2080
725 250 02:39 2089 250 02:34 2118 250 02:33 2150
750 250 02:44 2157 250 02:39 2187 250 02:38 2221
775 250 02:49 2225 250 02:44 2257 250 02:42 2291
800 250 02:55 2293 250 02:49 2326 250 02:47 2362
For every 1000 kg TOM below MTOM, increase time by 1.3%; no change for fuel
For every 10 kt of Headwind, increase time and fuel by 5%
For every 10 kt of Tailwind, reduce time and fuel by 2%

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PRE-PLANNING TABLES [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

LONG RANGE CRUISE TRIP TIME and TRIP FUEL DS8400/570

Distance ISA - 20oC ISA ISA + 20oC


SAD TIME FUEL TIME FUEL TIME FUEL
FL FL FL
[NM] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg]
825 250 03:00 2361 250 02:54 2395 250 02:52 2433
850 250 03:05 2429 250 02:59 2465 250 02:57 2503
875 250 03:10 2497 250 03:03 2534 250 03:02 2578
900 250 03:15 2566 250 03:08 2609 250 03:07 2646
925 250 03:20 2634 250 03:13 2676 250 03:12 2713
950 250 03:25 2705 250 03:18 2742 250 03:17 2781
975 250 03:30 2770 250 03:23 2808 250 03:22 2848
1000 250 03:35 2835 250 03:28 2874 250 03:27 2915
1025 250 03:40 2900 250 03:33 2940 250 03:31 2982
1050 250 03:46 2964 250 03:38 3005 250 03:36 3048
1075 250 03:51 3029 250 03:43 3071 250 03:41 3115
1100 250 03:56 3093 250 03:48 3136 250 03:46 3181
1125 250 04:01 3158 250 03:53 3201 250 03:51 3248
1150 250 04:07 3222 250 03:58 3267 250 03:56 3314
1175 250 04:12 3286 250 04:03 3332 250 04:01 3380
1200 250 04:17 3350 250 04:08 3397 250 04:06 3446
1225 250 04:22 3414 250 04:13 3461 250 04:11 3512
1250 250 04:28 3478 250 04:19 3526 250 04:16 3578
1275 250 04:33 3541 250 04:24 3591 250 04:21 3644
1300 250 04:38 3605 250 04:29 3655 250 04:26 3710
1325 250 04:44 3669 250 04:34 3720 250 04:31 3776
1350 250 04:49 3732 250 04:39 3784 250 04:35 3841
1375 250 04:54 3795 250 04:44 3848 250 04:40 3907
1400 250 04:59 3859 250 04:49 3913 250 04:45 3972
1425 250 05:05 3922 250 04:54 3977 250 04:50 4037
1450 250 05:10 3985 250 04:59 4041 250 04:55 4102
1475 250 05:15 4048 250 05:04 4105 250 05:00 4167
1500 250 05:21 4111 250 05:10 4169 250 05:05 4232
For every 1000 kg TOM below MTOM, increase time by 1.3% and reduce fuel by 1.5%
For every 10 kt of Headwind, increase time and fuel by 5%
For every 10 kt of Tailwind, reduce time and fuel by 2%

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FLIGHT LEVEL SELECTION

5.3 FLIGHT LEVEL SELECTION (FL)

5.3.1 Maximum Initial Cruise Level Selection versus Stage Length

Conditions:
Climb: Type I (high speed)
Cruise: HSC
Descent: Type I (high speed)

Stage Length ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA


ISA
[NM] - 20°C - 10°C + 10°C + 20°C + 30°C + 35°C
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
75 110 100 80 80 70 70 70
100 140 130 120 120 120 120 110
125 160 160 140 140 140 130 120
150 190 190 180 170 160 150 140
175 210 200 200 180 170 160 150
200 230 220 210 190 180 170 160
250 250 240 240 210 200 180 170
300 250 250 230 220 200 190
350 230 220 210 200
400 240 230 220 210
500 250 240 230 220

5.3.2 Maximum Initial Cruise Level Selection versus


Take-Off Mass and Temperature relative to ISA

Conditions:
Climb: Type II (KIAS 185 up to FL 200
KIAS 180 at FL 210
KIAS 170 at FL 230
KIAS 160 at FL 250)

Take-Off Mass ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA


ISA
[t] - 20°C - 10°C + 10°C + 20°C + 30°C + 35°C
29.25 250 250 250 250 250 240 230
28 250 240
27 250 240
26 250
25
24
23
22
21
20

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5.4 CLIMB (Time, Distance, Fuel)

5.4.1 General

Under this Sub-Chapter data are given to calculate the Climb:


- time [min]
- distance [NM]
- fuel [kg]

All data refer to a Climb from Sea Level (SL).


In case the take-off is from a high elevation airport (for instance from 8000 ft PA) to FL 250, then a separate
calculation must be made:

1st step: climb time, distance, fuel to FL 250

minus 2nd step: climb time, distance, fuel to FL 80

= difference: climb time, distance and fuel for a climb from FL 80 to FL 250

The following Types of Climb are presented:

Tables 1 & 4 - Type I Climb

It is the High Speed Climb, at a speed that is reaching the Long Range Cruise speeds and limited by ceil-
ing requirements.
It requires the longest time, the longest distance and the most fuel to reach a given altitude.

Tables 2 & 5 - Type II Climb

It is the Intermediate Speed Climb, at a speed that is approximately halfway between Type I and Type III
speed and limited by ceiling requirements.
Time, Distance and Fuel are approximately averages of Type I and Type III Times, Distances and Fuel.

Tables 3 & 6 - Type III Climb

It is the Low Speed Climb, at a speed that has a small margin to 1.23 VSR.
It requires the shortest time, the shortest distance and the least fuel to reach a given altitude.

Tables 1 to 3f - show the data for 900 RPM.


Tables 4 to 6f - show the data for 850 RPM.

- The Tables include the applicable Speed (KIAS) and Torque (TRQ) data.

NOTE: Tables presented in Sub-Chapters 5.4.2 to 5.4.7 are applicable to BLEED “On” and “NORM”
selections.
Tables presented in Sub-Chapters 5.4.8 to 5.4.13 are applicable to BLEED “On” and “MIN”
selections.

- The Tables do not include the Take-off Allowances.


Take-Off Allowances:
• APU Average Fuel Consumption: 1.5 kg/min
• Engine Start and Taxi Out: 5 kg/min
• Take-off: 1 min and 28 kg

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5.4.2 Type I Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 1. Type I Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
-12.9 40 210 90.7 1.0 4 29 1.1 4 32 1.3 4 36 1.4 5 40
-16.9 60 210 90.7 1.5 5 43 1.7 6 49 1.9 7 54 2.1 8 60
-20.8 80 210 90.7 2.1 7 58 2.3 8 65 2.6 9 73 2.9 10 80
-24.8 100 211 90.7 2.6 9 72 2.9 10 81 3.3 12 91 3.6 13 101
-28.8 120 211 90.7 3.1 12 87 3.5 13 98 4.0 14 109 4.4 16 122
-32.7 140 211 90.7 3.7 14 102 4.2 16 114 4.7 17 128 5.2 19 142
-36.7 160 206 90.7 4.2 16 116 4.8 18 131 5.3 20 147 6.0 23 163
-40.7 180 197 87.6 4.8 18 129 5.4 20 146 6.0 23 163 6.7 26 182
-44.6 200 187 81.9 5.3 20 142 5.9 23 161 6.7 26 180 7.4 29 200
-48.6 220 177 75.9 5.8 22 155 6.6 25 175 7.4 29 197 8.2 32 220
-52.5 240 167 70.5 6.4 25 168 7.3 28 190 8.2 32 214 9.2 36 239
-54.5 250 162 68.0 6.7 26 175 7.6 30 198 8.6 33 223 9.6 37 249
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 3 22 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 26
-12.9 40 210 90.7 1.6 5 44 1.7 6 49 1.8 6 51 1.8 6 53
-16.9 60 210 90.7 2.4 8 67 2.6 9 73 2.7 10 77 2.8 10 79
-20.8 80 210 90.7 3.2 11 89 3.5 12 98 3.7 13 103 3.8 14 106
-24.8 100 211 90.7 4.0 14 112 4.4 16 123 4.6 17 129 4.8 17 133
-28.8 120 211 90.7 4.9 18 135 5.4 20 148 5.6 21 156 5.8 21 160
-32.7 140 211 90.7 5.7 22 158 6.3 24 174 6.7 25 183 6.8 26 188
-36.7 160 206 90.7 6.6 25 181 7.3 28 200 7.7 29 210 7.9 30 216
-40.7 180 197 87.6 7.4 28 202 8.2 32 224 8.6 33 235 8.9 34 242
-44.6 200 187 81.9 8.3 32 223 9.1 35 247 9.6 37 260 9.9 38 267
-48.6 220 177 75.9 9.2 36 244 10.2 40 271 10.7 42 286 11.1 43 294
-52.5 240 167 70.5 10.2 40 267 11.4 44 297 12.0 47 313 12.4 48 323
-54.5 250 162 68.0 10.8 42 279 12.1 47 311 12.8 50 328 13.2 51 339
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Tables 1a. Type I Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 20
-2.9 40 210 90.7 1.0 4 29 1.1 4 33 1.3 4 37 1.4 5 41
-6.9 60 210 90.7 1.5 6 44 1.7 6 50 1.9 7 55 2.2 8 62
-10.8 80 210 90.7 2.1 8 59 2.3 8 66 2.6 10 74 2.9 11 83
-14.8 100 211 90.7 2.6 10 74 3.0 11 83 3.3 12 93 3.7 14 103
-18.8 120 211 90.7 3.2 12 89 3.6 13 100 4.0 15 112 4.5 17 125
-22.7 140 211 90.7 3.7 14 104 4.2 16 117 4.7 18 131 5.3 20 146
-26.7 160 206 88.5 4.3 17 119 4.9 19 134 5.4 21 150 6.1 24 167
-30.7 180 197 82.8 4.9 19 133 5.5 22 150 6.2 24 168 6.9 27 187
-34.6 200 187 77.3 5.4 21 146 6.1 24 165 6.9 27 186 7.7 30 207
-38.6 220 177 71.4 6.0 24 160 6.8 27 181 7.7 30 203 8.6 34 227
-42.5 240 167 66.5 6.7 26 173 7.6 30 196 8.6 34 221 9.6 38 248
-44.5 250 162 64.2 7.0 28 180 8.0 32 204 9.0 36 230 10.2 40 258
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 3 23 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27
-2.9 40 210 90.7 1.6 6 45 1.7 6 50 1.8 6 53 1.9 7 54
-6.9 60 210 90.7 2.4 9 68 2.6 9 75 2.8 10 79 2.8 10 81
-10.8 80 210 90.7 3.2 12 91 3.6 13 101 3.7 14 106 3.8 14 108
-14.8 100 211 90.7 4.1 15 114 4.5 17 127 4.7 18 132 4.9 18 137
-18.8 120 211 90.7 4.9 19 138 5.5 21 152 5.7 22 160 5.9 22 165
-22.7 140 211 90.7 5.8 22 162 6.5 25 179 6.8 26 188 7.0 27 194
-26.7 160 206 88.5 6.7 26 186 7.5 29 205 7.8 30 216 8.1 31 222
-30.7 180 197 82.8 7.6 30 208 8.4 33 230 8.9 35 243 9.1 36 249
-34.6 200 187 77.3 8.5 34 230 9.5 38 255 10.0 40 269 10.3 41 277
-38.6 220 177 71.4 9.6 38 253 10.7 42 281 11.3 45 297 11.6 46 306
-42.5 240 167 66.5 10.8 43 277 12.0 48 309 12.7 51 327 13.2 52 337
-44.5 250 162 64.2 11.4 45 289 12.8 51 324 13.6 54 343 14.1 56 355
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Tables 1b. Type I Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
7.1 40 210 90.7 1.0 4 30 1.2 4 34 1.3 5 38 1.4 5 42
3.1 60 210 90.7 1.6 6 45 1.8 6 51 2.0 7 57 2.2 8 63
-0.8 80 210 90.7 2.1 8 60 2.4 9 68 2.7 10 76 3.0 11 84
-4.8 100 211 90.7 2.7 10 75 3.0 11 85 3.4 13 95 3.7 14 106
-8.8 120 211 90.7 3.2 12 91 3.6 14 103 4.1 16 115 4.5 17 127
-12.7 140 211 87.0 3.8 15 107 4.3 17 120 4.8 19 135 5.4 21 150
-16.7 160 206 82.6 4.4 18 122 5.0 20 138 5.6 22 155 6.3 25 173
-20.7 180 197 77.7 5.1 20 137 5.7 23 155 6.4 26 174 7.2 29 194
-24.6 200 187 72.8 5.7 23 151 6.4 26 171 7.2 29 192 8.1 33 215
-28.6 220 177 67.4 6.4 26 165 7.2 29 187 8.1 33 210 9.1 37 236
-32.5 240 167 62.5 7.1 29 179 8.1 33 204 9.1 37 230 10.3 42 258
-34.5 250 162 60.2 7.5 30 186 8.5 34 212 9.6 39 239 10.9 44 270
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 3 23 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 27 0.9 3 28
7.1 40 210 90.7 1.6 6 47 1.8 6 51 1.8 7 54 1.9 7 55
3.1 60 210 90.7 2.4 9 70 2.7 10 77 2.8 10 81 2.9 10 83
-0.8 80 210 90.7 3.3 12 93 3.6 13 103 3.8 14 108 3.9 14 112
-4.8 100 211 90.7 4.1 16 117 4.6 17 130 4.8 18 136 4.9 19 140
-8.8 120 211 90.7 5.0 19 142 5.6 21 156 5.8 22 165 6.0 23 169
-12.7 140 211 87.0 6.0 23 166 6.6 26 185 6.9 27 194 7.1 28 200
-16.7 160 206 82.6 7.0 28 192 7.7 31 213 8.1 32 224 8.4 33 230
-20.7 180 197 77.7 8.0 32 216 8.9 36 240 9.3 38 253 9.6 39 260
-24.6 200 187 72.8 9.0 36 239 10.1 41 267 10.6 43 281 10.9 44 290
-28.6 220 177 67.4 10.2 41 264 11.4 46 295 12.1 49 312 12.5 51 322
-32.5 240 167 62.5 11.5 47 290 13.0 53 325 13.8 56 345 14.3 58 357
-34.5 250 162 60.2 12.3 50 303 13.9 56 342 14.8 60 363 15.3 62 376
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Tables 1c. Type I Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 20 0.7 3 21
17.1 40 210 90.7 1.0 4 31 1.2 4 34 1.3 5 39 1.5 5 43
13.1 60 210 90.7 1.6 6 46 1.8 7 52 2.0 7 58 2.2 8 65
9.2 80 210 90.7 2.1 8 62 2.4 9 69 2.7 10 78 3.0 11 87
5.2 100 211 87.5 2.7 10 78 3.1 12 87 3.4 13 98 3.8 15 109
1.2 120 211 83.9 3.3 13 93 3.8 15 106 4.2 16 118 4.7 18 132
-2.7 140 211 79.4 4.0 16 111 4.5 18 125 5.1 20 140 5.7 23 156
-6.7 160 206 75.5 4.8 19 128 5.4 22 145 6.0 24 162 6.7 27 181
-10.7 180 197 71.5 5.5 22 144 6.2 25 163 7.0 29 183 7.8 32 205
-14.6 200 187 67.8 6.2 26 159 7.0 29 180 7.9 33 203 8.9 37 228
-18.6 220 177 62.8 6.9 29 174 7.9 33 197 8.9 37 223 10.1 42 251
-22.5 240 167 58.4 7.8 32 189 8.9 37 215 10.1 42 243 11.4 47 275
-24.5 250 162 56.2 8.2 34 196 9.4 39 224 10.7 44 254 12.1 50 288
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 28 1.0 3 28
17.1 40 210 90.7 1.6 6 48 1.8 6 53 1.9 7 55 1.9 7 57
13.1 60 210 90.7 2.5 9 72 2.7 10 79 2.8 11 83 2.9 11 85
9.2 80 210 90.7 3.3 12 96 3.7 14 106 3.8 14 111 4.0 15 114
5.2 100 211 87.5 4.2 16 121 4.7 18 133 4.9 19 140 5.0 19 144
1.2 120 211 83.9 5.2 20 147 5.8 23 162 6.1 24 171 6.3 24 176
-2.7 140 211 79.4 6.3 25 174 7.0 28 193 7.4 30 203 7.6 30 209
-6.7 160 206 75.5 7.5 31 202 8.4 34 225 8.8 36 237 9.1 37 244
-10.7 180 197 71.5 8.7 36 229 9.7 40 255 10.3 42 269 10.6 44 278
-14.6 200 187 67.8 10.0 41 255 11.2 46 285 11.8 49 302 12.2 51 312
-18.6 220 177 62.8 11.3 47 282 12.8 53 317 13.6 56 336 14.0 58 347
-22.5 240 167 58.4 12.9 54 310 14.7 61 351 15.7 65 374 16.3 68 388
-24.5 250 162 56.2 13.8 57 326 15.8 66 370 16.9 70 395 17.6 73 411
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Tables 1d. Type I Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 210 88.2 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20 0.7 3 22
27.1 40 210 85.3 1.1 4 32 1.2 5 36 1.4 5 40 1.5 6 45
23.1 60 210 82.5 1.7 6 49 1.9 7 54 2.2 8 61 2.4 9 68
19.2 80 210 79.9 2.4 9 65 2.7 10 74 3.0 12 83 3.3 13 92
15.2 100 211 77.3 3.1 12 83 3.5 14 93 3.9 15 105 4.3 17 117
11.2 120 211 74.7 3.8 15 101 4.3 17 114 4.9 19 128 5.4 22 144
7.3 140 211 71.1 4.7 19 120 5.3 22 136 6.0 24 153 6.7 27 172
3.3 160 206 67.7 5.6 23 139 6.3 26 158 7.1 30 179 8.0 33 200
-0.7 180 197 64.1 6.5 27 157 7.3 31 179 8.3 35 202 9.4 39 228
-4.6 200 187 60.9 7.3 31 174 8.4 35 198 9.5 40 225 10.7 45 254
-8.6 220 177 57.1 8.2 35 191 9.4 40 217 10.7 46 247 12.2 52 280
-12.5 240 167 53.6 9.2 39 207 10.6 45 237 12.1 51 270 13.8 59 308
-14.5 250 162 51.9 9.7 41 215 11.2 47 247 12.8 54 282 14.8 63 323
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 210 88.2 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 27 1.0 4 29 1.0 4 29
27.1 40 210 85.3 1.7 6 49 1.9 7 55 2.0 7 58 2.0 8 59
23.1 60 210 82.5 2.7 10 76 3.0 11 84 3.1 12 88 3.2 12 91
19.2 80 210 79.9 3.7 14 103 4.1 16 114 4.3 17 120 4.5 17 123
15.2 100 211 77.3 4.8 19 131 5.4 21 145 5.7 22 153 5.8 23 158
11.2 120 211 74.7 6.1 24 160 6.8 27 178 7.1 29 188 7.4 30 194
7.3 140 211 71.1 7.5 30 192 8.4 34 215 8.8 36 227 9.1 37 234
3.3 160 206 67.7 9.0 38 225 10.1 42 252 10.7 45 267 11.1 46 276
-0.7 180 197 64.1 10.6 44 256 11.9 50 288 12.6 53 306 13.1 55 317
-4.6 200 187 60.9 12.1 52 287 13.8 58 324 14.7 62 345 15.2 65 358
-8.6 220 177 57.1 13.9 59 318 15.9 68 362 17.0 72 387 17.7 76 402
-12.5 240 167 53.6 15.9 68 352 18.4 78 404 19.8 85 435 20.8 89 454
-14.5 250 162 51.9 17.0 72 370 19.8 84 427 21.5 92 462 22.6 96 484
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Tables 1e. Type I Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 77.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 210 75.6 0.7 2 18 0.8 3 20 0.8 3 23 0.9 4 26
37.1 40 210 73.2 1.4 5 36 1.6 6 41 1.8 7 46 2.0 8 52
33.1 60 210 71.0 2.2 8 55 2.4 9 63 2.8 11 71 3.1 12 79
29.2 80 210 68.9 3.0 12 75 3.4 13 85 3.8 15 96 4.3 17 108
25.2 100 211 67.0 3.9 16 96 4.4 18 108 5.0 20 122 5.6 22 138
21.2 120 211 64.9 4.9 20 117 5.6 23 133 6.3 26 151 7.1 29 170
17.3 140 211 61.9 6.0 25 140 6.9 29 160 7.8 32 181 8.8 37 205
13.3 160 206 59.1 7.3 31 164 8.3 35 187 9.4 40 214 10.7 46 243
9.3 180 197 56.2 8.4 36 186 9.7 41 213 11.1 47 243 12.6 54 277
5.4 200 187 53.5 9.6 41 206 11.0 48 236 12.7 55 271 14.5 63 310
1.4 220 177 50.3 10.8 46 225 12.4 54 259 14.4 62 299 16.6 72 344
-2.5 240 167 47.3 12.0 52 244 14.0 60 283 16.2 70 327 18.9 82 380
-4.5 250 162 45.9 12.7 55 254 14.8 64 295 17.2 75 342 20.2 88 398
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 77.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 210 75.6 1.1 4 29 1.2 4 32 1.2 5 34 1.3 5 34
37.1 40 210 73.2 2.2 8 58 2.5 9 65 2.6 10 68 2.7 10 70
33.1 60 210 71.0 3.4 13 89 3.9 15 99 4.1 16 105 4.2 16 108
29.2 80 210 68.9 4.8 19 121 5.4 21 135 5.7 22 143 5.9 23 148
25.2 100 211 67.0 6.3 25 155 7.1 28 174 7.5 30 185 7.8 31 191
21.2 120 211 64.9 8.0 33 192 9.1 37 216 9.6 39 230 10.0 41 238
17.3 140 211 61.9 10.0 42 232 11.4 47 263 12.1 51 280 12.6 53 291
13.3 160 206 59.1 12.2 52 276 14.0 60 314 15.0 64 336 15.6 66 350
9.3 180 197 56.2 14.5 62 317 16.7 72 364 17.9 78 391 18.7 81 408
5.4 200 187 53.5 16.8 73 357 19.5 85 413 21.1 92 446 22.1 96 467
1.4 220 177 50.3 19.3 84 398 22.8 99 466 24.9 108 507 26.2 115 533
-2.5 240 167 47.3 22.3 97 444 26.8 117 528 29.8 130 582 31.8 139 618
-4.5 250 162 45.9 24.1 104 469 29.4 128 565 33.0 144 629 35.6 156 674
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 1f. Type I Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 71.5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 210 69.5 0.8 3 20 0.9 3 22 1.0 4 25 1.1 4 29
42.1 40 210 67.4 1.6 6 40 1.8 7 45 2.0 8 51 2.3 9 58
38.1 60 210 65.4 2.5 10 61 2.8 11 69 3.2 12 78 3.6 14 88
34.2 80 210 63.6 3.5 14 83 3.9 16 94 4.5 18 107 5.0 20 120
30.2 100 211 61.8 4.5 18 106 5.2 21 120 5.9 24 137 6.6 27 155
26.2 120 211 60.0 5.7 23 130 6.5 27 148 7.4 31 169 8.4 35 191
22.3 140 211 57.3 7.1 30 156 8.1 34 179 9.3 39 205 10.6 45 233
18.3 160 206 54.8 8.6 37 184 9.9 42 211 11.3 48 242 13.0 56 278
14.3 180 197 52.2 10.0 43 209 11.6 50 241 13.3 58 277 15.4 67 320
10.4 200 187 49.8 11.4 50 232 13.2 58 268 15.3 67 310 17.8 78 360
6.4 220 177 46.9 12.8 56 254 14.9 65 295 17.4 76 342 20.4 90 400
2.5 240 167 44.1 14.3 62 275 16.7 73 322 19.7 86 376 23.4 103 444
0.5 250 162 42.8 15.1 66 286 17.7 77 335 21.0 92 393 25.1 110 467
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 71.5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 210 69.5 1.2 5 32 1.4 5 35 1.5 6 38 1.5 6 39
42.1 40 210 67.4 2.6 10 65 2.9 11 73 3.1 12 77 3.2 12 79
38.1 60 210 65.4 4.0 16 99 4.5 18 112 4.8 19 118 5.0 20 122
34.2 80 210 63.6 5.7 22 136 6.4 25 153 6.8 27 163 7.1 28 169
30.2 100 211 61.8 7.5 30 175 8.5 34 198 9.1 37 211 9.4 38 219
26.2 120 211 60.0 9.6 40 218 10.9 45 248 11.7 48 265 12.2 50 275
22.3 140 211 57.3 12.1 51 266 13.9 59 305 14.9 63 327 15.6 66 342
18.3 160 206 54.8 15.0 64 319 17.4 75 370 18.8 81 400 19.7 85 418
14.3 180 197 52.2 17.9 78 371 21.1 92 434 23.0 100 472 24.2 106 496
10.4 200 187 49.8 20.9 92 420 24.9 110 498 27.4 121 545 29.1 128 577
6.4 220 177 46.9 24.3 107 472 29.5 130 568 32.9 146 631 35.3 157 674
2.5 240 167 44.1 28.3 125 532 35.6 157 658 41.0 182 749 45.2 202 818
0.5 250 162 42.8 30.8 135 566 39.8 176 716 47.5 211 838 50.9 227 897
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.4.3 Type II Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 2. Type II Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 19
-12.9 40 185 90.7 0.9 3 27 1.1 3 30 1.2 4 34 1.3 4 38
-16.9 60 185 90.7 1.4 4 40 1.6 5 46 1.8 6 51 2.0 6 57
-20.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 6 54 2.2 7 61 2.4 8 68 2.7 8 76
-24.8 100 186 90.7 2.4 8 67 2.7 9 76 3.0 10 85 3.4 11 95
-28.8 120 186 90.7 2.9 9 81 3.3 11 91 3.7 12 102 4.1 13 114
-32.7 140 186 90.7 3.4 11 94 3.9 13 107 4.3 14 119 4.8 16 133
-36.7 160 186 90.7 3.9 13 108 4.4 15 122 5.0 17 137 5.6 19 153
-40.7 180 187 86.7 4.5 15 122 5.0 17 138 5.7 19 155 6.3 22 173
-44.6 200 187 81.9 5.0 17 137 5.7 20 155 6.4 22 174 7.2 25 194
-48.6 220 177 75.9 5.6 20 150 6.4 22 170 7.2 25 191 8.1 28 215
-52.5 240 167 70.5 6.2 22 163 7.1 25 185 8.0 28 209 9.0 32 234
-54.5 250 162 68.0 6.6 23 170 7.5 27 193 8.4 30 217 9.5 34 244
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2 21 0.8 2 24 0.9 3 24 0.9 3 25
-12.9 40 185 90.7 1.5 4 42 1.6 5 47 1.7 5 49 1.8 5 50
-16.9 60 185 90.7 2.2 7 63 2.5 8 70 2.6 8 73 2.7 8 76
-20.8 80 186 90.7 3.0 9 84 3.3 10 93 3.5 11 98 3.6 11 101
-24.8 100 186 90.7 3.8 12 105 4.2 13 117 4.4 14 123 4.5 14 127
-28.8 120 186 90.7 4.6 15 127 5.1 16 140 5.3 17 148 5.5 18 152
-32.7 140 186 90.7 5.4 18 148 6.0 20 164 6.3 21 173 6.5 21 178
-36.7 160 186 90.7 6.2 21 170 6.9 23 189 7.2 24 199 7.5 25 205
-40.7 180 187 86.7 7.1 24 193 7.8 27 214 8.3 28 225 8.5 29 233
-44.6 200 187 81.9 8.0 28 216 8.9 31 241 9.4 33 254 9.7 34 262
-48.6 220 177 75.9 9.0 32 239 10.0 36 267 10.6 38 282 10.9 39 291
-52.5 240 167 70.5 10.0 36 262 11.2 40 293 11.9 43 309 12.3 44 320
-54.5 250 162 68.0 10.6 38 274 11.9 43 307 12.6 45 324 13.0 47 335
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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5.4-10 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 2a. Type II Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
-2.9 40 185 90.7 1.0 3 28 1.1 3 31 1.2 4 35 1.3 4 39
-6.9 60 185 90.7 1.4 4 41 1.6 5 47 1.8 6 52 2.0 6 58
-10.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 6 55 2.2 7 62 2.4 8 69 2.7 9 78
-14.8 100 186 90.7 2.4 8 68 2.7 9 78 3.1 10 87 3.4 11 97
-18.8 120 186 90.7 2.9 10 82 3.3 11 93 3.7 12 104 4.2 14 117
-22.7 140 186 90.7 3.4 12 96 3.9 13 109 4.4 15 122 4.9 16 136
-26.7 160 186 86.7 4.0 14 110 4.5 15 125 5.1 17 140 5.7 19 156
-30.7 180 187 81.9 4.6 16 125 5.2 18 142 5.8 20 159 6.5 23 178
-34.6 200 187 77.3 5.2 18 140 5.9 21 159 6.6 24 178 7.4 26 200
-38.6 220 177 71.4 5.9 21 154 6.7 24 175 7.5 27 197 8.4 30 221
-42.5 240 167 66.5 6.5 24 168 7.4 27 191 8.4 31 215 9.4 34 242
-44.5 250 162 64.2 6.9 25 175 7.8 29 199 8.9 32 225 10.0 37 253
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2 22 0.8 2 24 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 26
-2.9 40 185 90.7 1.5 5 43 1.6 5 48 1.7 5 50 1.8 6 52
-6.9 60 185 90.7 2.3 7 64 2.5 8 72 2.6 8 75 2.7 8 78
-10.8 80 186 90.7 3.0 10 86 3.4 11 95 3.5 11 100 3.6 12 103
-14.8 100 186 90.7 3.8 12 108 4.2 14 119 4.5 14 126 4.6 15 129
-18.8 120 186 90.7 4.6 15 130 5.1 17 144 5.4 18 151 5.6 18 156
-22.7 140 186 90.7 5.4 18 152 6.0 20 168 6.4 21 177 6.6 22 183
-26.7 160 186 86.7 6.3 22 174 7.0 24 194 7.4 25 204 7.6 26 210
-30.7 180 187 81.9 7.3 25 198 8.1 28 220 8.5 30 232 8.8 31 239
-34.6 200 187 77.3 8.3 30 223 9.3 33 249 9.8 35 263 10.1 36 271
-38.6 220 177 71.4 9.4 34 248 10.5 38 277 11.2 41 293 11.5 42 302
-42.5 240 167 66.5 10.6 39 272 11.9 44 305 12.6 46 323 13.1 48 334
-44.5 250 162 64.2 11.2 41 284 12.7 47 319 13.5 50 339 14.0 52 351
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 2b. Type II Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 2 14 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
7.1 40 185 90.7 1.0 3 28 1.1 3 32 1.2 4 35 1.4 4 39
3.1 60 185 90.7 1.5 5 42 1.6 5 48 1.8 6 53 2.0 7 59
-0.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 6 56 2.2 7 63 2.5 8 71 2.8 9 79
-4.8 100 186 90.7 2.5 8 70 2.8 9 79 3.1 10 88 3.5 12 99
-8.8 120 186 90.1 3.0 10 84 3.4 11 95 3.8 13 107 4.2 14 119
-12.7 140 186 85.2 3.5 12 98 4.0 14 111 4.5 15 125 5.0 17 140
-16.7 160 186 81.0 4.1 14 113 4.6 16 128 5.2 18 144 5.8 20 161
-20.7 180 187 76.9 4.7 17 128 5.4 19 145 6.1 22 164 6.8 24 183
-24.6 200 187 72.8 5.5 20 144 6.2 22 164 7.0 25 184 7.8 29 207
-28.6 220 177 67.4 6.2 23 159 7.0 26 181 7.9 29 205 8.9 33 230
-32.5 240 167 62.5 6.9 26 173 7.9 29 197 8.9 33 223 10.1 38 252
-34.5 250 162 60.2 7.3 27 181 8.3 31 205 9.5 36 233 10.7 40 264
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2 22 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 26
7.1 40 185 90.7 1.5 5 44 1.7 5 49 1.8 6 51 1.8 6 53
3.1 60 185 90.7 2.3 7 66 2.5 8 73 2.7 8 77 2.7 9 79
-0.8 80 186 90.7 3.1 10 88 3.4 11 98 3.6 12 103 3.7 12 106
-4.8 100 186 90.7 3.9 13 110 4.3 14 122 4.5 15 128 4.6 15 132
-8.8 120 186 90.1 4.7 16 132 5.2 18 147 5.5 18 155 5.6 19 160
-12.7 140 186 85.2 5.6 19 156 6.2 21 173 6.5 22 182 6.7 23 188
-16.7 160 186 81.0 6.5 23 180 7.3 25 200 7.7 27 211 7.9 28 217
-20.7 180 187 76.9 7.6 27 205 8.5 30 229 8.9 32 241 9.2 33 249
-24.6 200 187 72.8 8.8 32 232 9.8 36 259 10.4 38 274 10.8 39 283
-28.6 220 177 67.4 10.1 37 258 11.3 42 289 12.0 45 307 12.4 46 317
-32.5 240 167 62.5 11.4 43 284 12.9 49 320 13.7 52 340 14.2 54 352
-34.5 250 162 60.2 12.1 46 298 13.8 52 337 14.7 56 358 15.3 58 371
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 2c. Type II Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 2 15 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
17.1 40 185 90.7 1.0 3 29 1.1 4 32 1.2 4 36 1.4 4 40
13.1 60 185 90.7 1.5 5 43 1.7 5 49 1.9 6 54 2.1 7 60
9.2 80 186 89.4 2.0 6 57 2.2 7 64 2.5 8 72 2.8 9 81
5.2 100 186 85.9 2.5 8 71 2.8 10 81 3.2 11 91 3.6 12 101
1.2 120 186 82.2 3.1 10 86 3.5 12 98 3.9 13 109 4.4 15 122
-2.7 140 186 77.7 3.7 13 101 4.2 15 115 4.7 16 129 5.3 18 145
-6.7 160 186 74.2 4.4 16 117 5.0 18 132 5.6 20 149 6.3 22 167
-10.7 180 187 70.9 5.1 18 133 5.8 21 151 6.5 24 171 7.4 27 192
-14.6 200 187 67.8 5.9 22 150 6.7 25 171 7.6 28 193 8.6 32 217
-18.6 220 177 62.8 6.7 26 166 7.7 29 190 8.7 33 215 9.9 38 243
-22.5 240 167 58.4 7.6 29 181 8.6 33 207 9.9 38 235 11.2 43 267
-24.5 250 162 56.2 8.0 31 189 9.2 35 216 10.5 40 246 11.9 46 279
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 185 90.7 0.8 2 23 0.8 3 25 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27
17.1 40 185 90.7 1.5 5 45 1.7 5 50 1.8 6 52 1.8 6 54
13.1 60 185 90.7 2.3 8 67 2.6 8 74 2.7 9 78 2.8 9 81
9.2 80 186 89.4 3.1 10 90 3.4 11 100 3.6 12 105 3.7 12 108
5.2 100 186 85.9 4.0 13 113 4.4 15 125 4.6 16 132 4.8 16 136
1.2 120 186 82.2 4.9 17 137 5.4 19 152 5.7 20 160 5.9 20 165
-2.7 140 186 77.7 5.9 21 161 6.6 23 180 6.9 24 190 7.1 25 196
-6.7 160 186 74.2 7.0 25 187 7.8 28 209 8.3 30 221 8.6 31 228
-10.7 180 187 70.9 8.3 30 215 9.3 34 241 9.8 36 255 10.2 37 264
-14.6 200 187 67.8 9.7 36 244 10.9 41 275 11.6 44 292 12.0 45 302
-18.6 220 177 62.8 11.2 43 274 12.6 48 309 13.5 52 328 14.0 54 341
-22.5 240 167 58.4 12.7 49 303 14.5 56 343 15.5 60 367 16.2 63 381
-24.5 250 162 56.2 13.6 53 318 15.6 61 362 16.8 65 388 17.5 68 404
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 21] 13 JUL 2018

Tables 2d. Type II Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 90.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 185 87.1 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
27.1 40 185 84.1 1.0 3 29 1.2 4 34 1.3 4 38 1.5 5 42
23.1 60 185 81.4 1.6 5 44 1.8 6 50 2.0 7 57 2.3 8 64
19.2 80 186 78.7 2.2 7 60 2.5 8 68 2.8 9 76 3.1 10 85
15.2 100 186 76.2 2.8 10 75 3.2 11 85 3.6 12 96 4.0 14 108
11.2 120 186 73.5 3.5 12 91 3.9 14 103 4.4 16 117 5.0 18 131
7.3 140 186 69.6 4.2 15 108 4.8 17 122 5.4 19 138 6.1 22 155
3.3 160 186 66.5 5.0 18 124 5.7 21 142 6.5 24 160 7.3 27 181
-0.7 180 187 63.6 5.9 22 142 6.7 25 162 7.6 28 184 8.6 32 208
-4.6 200 187 60.9 6.9 26 161 7.9 30 184 9.0 34 210 10.2 39 237
-8.6 220 177 57.1 7.9 30 179 9.0 35 205 10.3 40 234 11.8 46 266
-12.5 240 167 53.6 8.8 35 196 10.2 40 225 11.7 46 257 13.4 53 294
-14.5 250 162 51.9 9.4 37 204 10.8 42 235 12.4 49 269 14.3 57 308
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 90.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 185 87.1 0.8 2 23 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27 0.9 3 28
27.1 40 185 84.1 1.6 5 47 1.8 6 52 1.9 6 54 2.0 6 56
23.1 60 185 81.4 2.5 8 71 2.8 9 78 2.9 10 83 3.0 10 85
19.2 80 186 78.7 3.5 12 95 3.9 13 106 4.1 14 112 4.2 14 116
15.2 100 186 76.2 4.5 16 121 5.0 17 135 5.3 18 142 5.5 19 147
11.2 120 186 73.5 5.6 20 147 6.3 22 164 6.6 23 174 6.8 24 179
7.3 140 186 69.6 6.8 24 174 7.7 28 196 8.1 29 207 8.4 30 214
3.3 160 186 66.5 8.2 30 204 9.2 34 229 9.8 36 243 10.2 37 252
-0.7 180 187 63.6 9.8 37 235 11.1 42 265 11.8 44 283 12.2 46 293
-4.6 200 187 60.9 11.6 44 269 13.2 51 306 14.1 54 327 14.7 57 339
-8.6 220 177 57.1 13.5 53 303 15.5 61 347 16.6 65 372 17.3 68 388
-12.5 240 167 53.6 15.5 61 337 18.0 71 389 19.4 77 420 20.4 81 439
-14.5 250 162 51.9 16.6 66 355 19.4 77 413 21.1 84 447 22.2 89 469
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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5.4-14 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 2e. Type II Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 76.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 185 74.6 0.6 2 16 0.7 2 19 0.8 2 21 0.9 3 24
37.1 40 185 72.2 1.3 4 33 1.4 5 37 1.6 5 42 1.8 6 47
33.1 60 185 70.0 1.9 6 49 2.2 7 56 2.5 8 64 2.8 10 71
29.2 80 186 68.0 2.7 9 66 3.0 10 75 3.4 12 85 3.9 13 96
25.2 100 186 66.0 3.4 12 83 3.9 14 95 4.4 16 108 5.0 18 122
21.2 120 186 63.9 4.3 15 101 4.9 17 116 5.5 20 131 6.3 22 149
17.3 140 186 60.6 5.2 19 120 5.9 22 137 6.7 25 156 7.7 28 177
13.3 160 186 58.1 6.2 23 139 7.1 26 160 8.1 30 182 9.2 34 207
9.3 180 187 55.8 7.3 28 160 8.4 32 184 9.7 37 210 11.1 42 241
5.4 200 187 53.5 8.6 34 182 9.9 39 210 11.4 45 242 13.2 52 278
1.4 220 177 50.3 9.9 39 204 11.5 46 235 13.3 53 272 15.4 62 314
-2.5 240 167 47.3 11.2 45 223 13.0 52 259 15.2 61 300 17.8 72 350
-4.5 250 162 45.9 11.8 48 233 13.8 56 270 16.2 65 315 19.1 77 369
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 76.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 185 74.6 1.0 3 26 1.1 4 29 1.2 4 31 1.2 4 32
37.1 40 185 72.2 2.0 7 53 2.3 8 59 2.4 8 63 2.5 8 65
33.1 60 185 70.0 3.1 11 80 3.5 12 90 3.7 13 95 3.9 13 98
29.2 80 186 68.0 4.3 15 108 4.9 17 122 5.2 18 129 5.4 19 134
25.2 100 186 66.0 5.7 20 137 6.4 22 155 6.8 24 165 7.0 25 171
21.2 120 186 63.9 7.1 25 168 8.0 29 190 8.5 31 202 8.9 32 210
17.3 140 186 60.6 8.7 32 200 9.9 36 228 10.5 39 243 11.0 40 253
13.3 160 186 58.1 10.5 39 236 12.1 45 270 12.9 48 289 13.5 50 301
9.3 180 187 55.8 12.7 49 276 14.6 56 317 15.8 61 341 16.5 63 356
5.4 200 187 53.5 15.3 60 320 17.8 70 371 19.3 76 402 20.2 80 421
1.4 220 177 50.3 18.0 72 365 21.3 86 430 23.4 94 469 24.7 100 494
-2.5 240 167 47.3 21.0 85 411 25.4 104 492 28.3 116 543 30.2 124 578
-4.5 250 162 45.9 22.8 93 436 27.9 114 528 31.5 130 591 34.1 141 635
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 2f. Type II Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 70.5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 185 68.6 0.7 2 18 0.8 3 20 0.9 3 23 1.0 3 25
42.1 40 185 66.4 1.4 5 35 1.6 5 40 1.8 6 45 2.0 7 51
38.1 60 185 64.5 2.2 7 53 2.5 8 60 2.8 10 68 3.2 11 78
34.2 80 186 62.6 3.0 10 71 3.4 12 81 3.9 14 92 4.4 15 105
30.2 100 186 60.9 3.9 14 90 4.4 16 103 5.0 18 117 5.7 20 132
26.2 120 186 59.1 4.8 17 109 5.5 20 125 6.3 23 142 7.2 26 162
22.3 140 186 56.1 5.9 22 129 6.7 25 148 7.7 28 170 8.8 32 194
18.3 160 186 53.9 7.1 26 151 8.1 30 173 9.3 35 199 10.7 40 228
14.3 180 187 51.8 8.4 32 174 9.7 37 200 11.2 43 231 12.9 50 266
10.4 200 187 49.8 9.9 39 199 11.5 45 230 13.4 53 267 15.6 62 310
6.4 220 177 46.9 11.5 46 223 13.4 54 259 15.6 63 303 18.4 74 354
2.5 240 167 44.1 12.9 52 244 15.2 62 286 17.9 73 336 21.4 88 398
0.5 250 162 42.8 13.7 56 255 16.2 66 300 19.2 78 353 23.1 95 421
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 70.5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 185 68.6 1.1 4 29 1.3 4 32 1.3 4 34 1.4 5 35
42.1 40 185 66.4 2.3 8 58 2.6 9 65 2.8 9 69 2.9 10 71
38.1 60 185 64.5 3.6 12 88 4.1 14 99 4.3 15 105 4.5 15 109
34.2 80 186 62.6 5.0 17 118 5.7 20 134 6.0 21 143 6.3 22 148
30.2 100 186 60.9 6.5 23 151 7.4 26 171 7.9 28 183 8.2 29 190
26.2 120 186 59.1 8.2 30 185 9.3 34 210 10.0 36 225 10.4 38 235
22.3 140 186 56.1 10.1 37 221 11.6 43 254 12.5 46 273 13.0 48 284
18.3 160 186 53.9 12.3 47 262 14.3 54 303 15.4 58 327 16.1 61 342
14.3 180 187 51.8 15.0 58 308 17.6 68 360 19.1 74 391 20.1 78 410
10.4 200 187 49.8 18.3 73 362 21.8 87 429 24.0 96 470 25.4 102 497
6.4 220 177 46.9 21.9 89 420 26.8 110 507 30.0 123 564 32.2 133 603
2.5 240 167 44.1 26.0 107 479 32.9 137 596 38.1 160 682 42.1 179 747
0.5 250 162 42.8 28.5 118 513 37.1 155 655 44.5 188 771 47.7 204 826
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

5.4.4 Type III Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 3. Type III Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 19
-12.9 40 160 90.7 0.9 2 27 1.1 3 30 1.2 3 34 1.3 4 38
-16.9 60 160 90.7 1.4 4 40 1.6 4 45 1.8 5 51 2.0 5 57
-20.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5 53 2.1 6 60 2.4 6 68 2.7 7 76
-24.8 100 160 90.7 2.4 6 66 2.7 7 75 3.0 8 84 3.4 9 95
-28.8 120 161 90.7 2.8 8 79 3.2 9 90 3.6 10 102 4.1 11 114
-32.7 140 161 90.7 3.3 9 93 3.8 11 105 4.3 12 118 4.8 14 133
-36.7 160 161 89.7 3.8 11 106 4.4 12 120 4.9 14 136 5.5 16 152
-40.7 180 161 84.6 4.4 13 119 4.9 14 136 5.6 16 153 6.3 18 172
-44.6 200 161 79.8 4.9 15 133 5.6 17 152 6.3 19 171 7.1 21 192
-48.6 220 162 74.6 5.5 17 147 6.3 19 167 7.1 22 190 8.0 25 214
-52.5 240 162 70.1 6.2 19 162 7.1 22 184 8.0 25 209 9.1 28 236
-54.5 250 162 68.0 6.6 21 169 7.5 24 193 8.5 27 219 9.7 31 248
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 160 90.7 0.7 2 21 0.8 2 24 0.9 2 25 0.9 2 26
-12.9 40 160 90.7 1.5 4 43 1.7 4 48 1.7 5 50 1.8 5 52
-16.9 60 160 90.7 2.2 6 64 2.5 7 71 2.6 7 75 2.7 7 77
-20.8 80 160 90.7 3.0 8 85 3.3 9 94 3.5 10 100 3.6 10 103
-24.8 100 160 90.7 3.8 10 106 4.2 12 118 4.5 12 125 4.6 13 129
-28.8 120 161 90.7 4.6 13 127 5.1 14 142 5.4 15 150 5.6 16 155
-32.7 140 161 90.7 5.4 15 149 6.0 17 166 6.3 18 176 6.5 19 181
-36.7 160 161 89.7 6.2 18 171 6.9 20 191 7.3 21 201 7.5 22 208
-40.7 180 161 84.6 7.0 21 193 7.9 23 216 8.3 25 228 8.6 26 236
-44.6 200 161 79.8 8.0 24 216 9.0 27 242 9.5 29 256 9.8 30 265
-48.6 220 162 74.6 9.1 28 240 10.2 31 270 10.8 33 286 11.2 34 296
-52.5 240 162 70.1 10.3 32 266 11.6 36 300 12.3 39 318 12.7 40 330
-54.5 250 162 68.0 10.9 35 279 12.3 39 316 13.1 42 336 13.6 44 348
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CHAPTER 5 5.4-17
FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3a. Type III Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 20
-2.9 40 160 90.7 0.9 2 27 1.1 3 31 1.2 3 35 1.3 4 39
-6.9 60 160 90.7 1.4 4 41 1.6 4 46 1.8 5 52 2.0 6 58
-10.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5 54 2.1 6 61 2.4 7 69 2.7 8 78
-14.8 100 160 90.7 2.4 7 67 2.7 8 76 3.0 8 86 3.4 10 97
-18.8 120 161 90.7 2.9 8 81 3.3 9 92 3.7 10 103 4.1 12 116
-22.7 140 161 89.7 3.4 10 94 3.8 11 107 4.3 12 121 4.8 14 136
-26.7 160 161 84.7 3.9 11 108 4.4 13 122 5.0 15 138 5.6 16 156
-30.7 180 161 79.9 4.5 13 122 5.1 15 138 5.7 17 156 6.4 19 176
-34.6 200 161 75.2 5.1 15 136 5.8 18 155 6.5 20 175 7.4 23 197
-38.6 220 162 70.2 5.7 18 151 6.5 20 171 7.4 23 194 8.4 26 220
-42.5 240 162 66.1 6.5 21 166 7.4 24 189 8.4 27 215 9.6 31 243
-44.5 250 162 64.2 6.9 22 173 7.9 26 198 9.0 29 225 10.2 33 255
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 160 90.7 0.7 2 22 0.8 2 24 0.9 2 25 0.9 2 26
-2.9 40 160 90.7 1.5 4 44 1.7 4 49 1.8 5 51 1.8 5 53
-6.9 60 160 90.7 2.3 6 65 2.5 7 73 2.7 7 77 2.7 8 79
-10.8 80 160 90.7 3.0 8 87 3.4 9 97 3.6 10 102 3.7 10 105
-14.8 100 160 90.7 3.8 11 108 4.3 12 121 4.5 13 127 4.6 13 132
-18.8 120 161 90.7 4.6 13 130 5.2 15 145 5.4 16 153 5.6 16 158
-22.7 140 161 89.7 5.4 16 152 6.1 18 170 6.4 19 179 6.6 19 185
-26.7 160 161 84.7 6.3 19 174 7.0 21 195 7.5 22 206 7.7 23 213
-30.7 180 161 79.9 7.2 22 197 8.1 24 221 8.6 26 235 8.9 27 243
-34.6 200 161 75.2 8.3 26 222 9.3 29 249 9.9 30 264 10.2 32 274
-38.6 220 162 70.2 9.5 30 247 10.7 34 279 11.4 36 296 11.8 37 307
-42.5 240 162 66.1 10.8 35 275 12.3 40 311 13.1 42 331 13.6 44 344
-44.5 250 162 64.2 11.6 38 289 13.2 43 328 14.1 46 350 14.6 48 364
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 3b. Type III Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
7.1 40 160 90.7 0.9 2 28 1.1 3 31 1.2 3 35 1.4 4 39
3.1 60 160 90.7 1.4 4 41 1.6 4 47 1.8 5 53 2.0 6 59
-0.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5 55 2.2 6 62 2.4 7 70 2.7 8 79
-4.8 100 160 90.7 2.4 7 68 2.7 8 78 3.1 9 88 3.4 10 98
-8.8 120 161 87.8 2.9 8 82 3.3 10 93 3.7 11 105 4.2 12 118
-12.7 140 161 83.5 3.4 10 96 3.9 12 109 4.4 13 123 5.0 15 138
-16.7 160 161 79.3 4.0 12 110 4.6 14 125 5.1 16 142 5.8 18 159
-20.7 180 161 75.1 4.6 14 124 5.3 16 142 6.0 18 160 6.7 21 181
-24.6 200 161 70.9 5.3 16 139 6.0 19 158 6.8 22 180 7.7 24 203
-28.6 220 162 66.2 6.0 19 154 6.9 22 176 7.8 25 200 8.9 29 227
-32.5 240 162 62.1 6.9 22 170 7.9 26 195 9.0 30 222 10.2 34 252
-34.5 250 162 60.2 7.3 24 178 8.4 28 204 9.6 32 233 10.9 37 265
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 160 90.7 0.8 2 22 0.8 2 25 0.9 2 26 0.9 2 27
7.1 40 160 90.7 1.5 4 44 1.7 5 49 1.8 5 52 1.8 5 54
3.1 60 160 90.7 2.3 6 66 2.5 7 74 2.7 8 78 2.8 8 80
-0.8 80 160 90.7 3.1 9 88 3.4 10 98 3.6 10 104 3.7 10 108
-4.8 100 160 90.7 3.9 11 110 4.3 12 123 4.6 13 130 4.7 14 134
-8.8 120 161 87.8 4.7 14 132 5.2 15 148 5.5 16 157 5.7 17 162
-12.7 140 161 83.5 5.6 16 155 6.2 18 174 6.6 20 184 6.8 20 191
-16.7 160 161 79.3 6.5 20 179 7.3 22 201 7.8 24 213 8.0 24 220
-20.7 180 161 75.1 7.6 23 203 8.5 26 229 9.0 28 243 9.4 29 251
-24.6 200 161 70.9 8.7 28 229 9.9 31 259 10.5 33 275 10.9 34 284
-28.6 220 162 66.2 10.1 32 256 11.4 37 290 12.2 40 309 12.7 41 321
-32.5 240 162 62.1 11.6 38 286 13.3 44 326 14.2 47 348 14.8 49 362
-34.5 250 162 60.2 12.5 42 302 14.3 48 345 15.4 52 370 16.0 54 385
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3c. Type III Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1 14 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
17.1 40 160 90.7 1.0 3 28 1.1 3 32 1.2 3 36 1.4 4 40
13.1 60 160 90.7 1.4 4 42 1.6 4 48 1.8 5 54 2.1 6 60
9.2 80 160 88.2 1.9 6 56 2.2 6 64 2.5 7 72 2.8 8 80
5.2 100 160 84.6 2.4 7 70 2.8 8 79 3.1 9 89 3.5 10 101
1.2 120 161 80.1 3.0 9 84 3.4 10 95 3.9 11 108 4.3 13 122
-2.7 140 161 76.3 3.6 11 98 4.1 12 112 4.6 14 127 5.2 16 143
-6.7 160 161 72.8 4.2 13 113 4.8 15 129 5.5 17 146 6.2 19 165
-10.7 180 161 69.5 4.9 15 128 5.6 18 146 6.4 20 166 7.2 23 187
-14.6 200 161 66.1 5.7 18 143 6.5 21 164 7.4 24 186 8.4 27 211
-18.6 220 162 61.7 6.5 21 159 7.5 24 182 8.5 28 208 9.7 32 237
-22.5 240 162 58.0 7.4 25 176 8.6 29 202 9.8 33 231 11.2 38 264
-24.5 250 162 56.2 7.9 27 185 9.2 31 213 10.5 36 244 12.1 42 279
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 160 90.7 0.8 2 23 0.8 2 25 0.9 2 27 0.9 2 27
17.1 40 160 90.7 1.5 4 45 1.7 5 50 1.8 5 53 1.9 5 55
13.1 60 160 90.7 2.3 6 68 2.6 7 75 2.7 8 80 2.8 8 82
9.2 80 160 88.2 3.1 9 90 3.5 10 101 3.7 10 106 3.8 11 110
5.2 100 160 84.6 4.0 12 113 4.4 13 126 4.7 14 134 4.8 14 138
1.2 120 161 80.1 4.9 14 136 5.5 16 153 5.8 17 162 6.0 18 167
-2.7 140 161 76.3 5.9 18 161 6.6 20 181 7.0 21 191 7.3 22 198
-6.7 160 161 72.8 7.0 22 186 7.9 24 209 8.4 26 222 8.7 27 230
-10.7 180 161 69.5 8.2 26 212 9.3 29 239 9.9 31 255 10.2 32 264
-14.6 200 161 66.1 9.5 31 239 10.8 35 272 11.6 38 290 12.0 39 301
-18.6 220 162 61.7 11.1 37 269 12.7 42 308 13.6 45 329 14.2 47 342
-22.5 240 162 58.0 12.9 44 303 14.9 51 347 16.1 55 373 16.8 58 390
-24.5 250 162 56.2 13.9 48 320 16.2 56 370 17.5 61 398 18.3 64 416
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 3d. Type III Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 89.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 160 86.1 0.5 1 15 0.6 2 16 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
27.1 40 160 83.2 1.0 3 29 1.1 3 33 1.3 4 37 1.5 4 42
23.1 60 160 80.4 1.6 4 44 1.8 5 49 2.0 6 56 2.2 6 63
19.2 80 160 77.8 2.1 6 58 2.4 7 66 2.7 8 75 3.1 9 84
15.2 100 160 75.2 2.7 8 73 3.1 9 83 3.5 10 94 4.0 12 106
11.2 120 161 71.6 3.4 10 88 3.8 12 100 4.4 13 113 4.9 15 128
7.3 140 161 68.4 4.0 12 103 4.6 14 117 5.3 16 133 6.0 18 152
3.3 160 161 65.3 4.8 15 118 5.5 17 136 6.2 20 154 7.1 22 175
-0.7 180 161 62.4 5.6 18 134 6.4 21 154 7.3 24 176 8.4 27 200
-4.6 200 161 59.7 6.5 21 151 7.4 24 173 8.5 28 198 9.8 32 227
-8.6 220 162 56.2 7.4 25 168 8.6 29 194 9.9 33 222 11.4 38 255
-12.5 240 162 53.3 8.5 29 186 9.9 34 215 11.4 40 248 13.2 46 286
-14.5 250 162 51.9 9.1 32 196 10.6 37 227 12.3 43 262 14.3 50 303
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 89.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 160 86.1 0.8 2 23 0.9 2 26 0.9 3 28 1.0 3 29
27.1 40 160 83.2 1.6 5 47 1.8 5 53 1.9 6 55 2.0 6 57
23.1 60 160 80.4 2.5 7 71 2.8 8 79 3.0 9 84 3.1 9 87
19.2 80 160 77.8 3.5 10 95 3.9 11 107 4.1 12 113 4.3 12 117
15.2 100 160 75.2 4.5 13 120 5.0 15 135 5.4 16 143 5.5 16 148
11.2 120 161 71.6 5.6 17 145 6.3 19 164 6.7 20 174 6.9 21 180
7.3 140 161 68.4 6.8 21 171 7.7 24 194 8.2 25 207 8.5 26 215
3.3 160 161 65.3 8.1 26 199 9.2 29 226 9.8 31 241 10.2 32 251
-0.7 180 161 62.4 9.5 31 228 10.9 35 260 11.7 38 279 12.2 40 290
-4.6 200 161 59.7 11.2 37 259 12.9 43 298 13.9 46 320 14.5 48 333
-8.6 220 162 56.2 13.1 44 293 15.2 52 339 16.5 56 366 17.3 59 383
-12.5 240 162 53.3 15.4 54 332 18.1 64 387 19.8 70 421 20.8 73 442
-14.5 250 162 51.9 16.7 59 353 19.8 71 415 21.7 78 453 23.0 82 478
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3e. Type III Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 76.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 160 73.7 0.6 2 16 0.7 2 18 0.8 2 20 0.9 2 23
37.1 40 160 71.4 1.2 3 31 1.4 4 36 1.6 4 41 1.8 5 46
33.1 60 160 69.2 1.9 5 47 2.1 6 54 2.4 7 61 2.7 8 69
29.2 80 160 67.2 2.5 8 63 2.9 9 72 3.3 10 82 3.8 11 93
25.2 100 160 65.2 3.3 10 79 3.7 11 90 4.3 13 103 4.8 15 117
21.2 120 161 62.3 4.0 12 95 4.6 14 109 5.3 16 125 6.0 19 142
17.3 140 161 59.6 4.9 15 112 5.6 18 128 6.4 20 147 7.3 23 168
13.3 160 161 57.1 5.8 18 129 6.6 21 148 7.6 24 171 8.8 28 196
9.3 180 161 54.8 6.7 22 147 7.8 26 169 9.0 30 195 10.4 34 225
5.4 200 161 52.5 7.8 26 165 9.1 30 191 10.5 35 221 12.2 41 256
1.4 220 162 49.6 9.0 31 185 10.5 36 215 12.3 42 249 14.3 50 290
-2.5 240 162 47.1 10.4 37 206 12.2 43 240 14.3 51 280 16.9 60 329
-4.5 250 162 45.9 11.2 40 217 13.2 47 254 15.5 56 298 18.4 66 351
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 76.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 160 73.7 1.0 3 26 1.1 3 29 1.2 3 31 1.2 3 32
37.1 40 160 71.4 2.0 6 52 2.3 6 59 2.4 7 63 2.5 7 65
33.1 60 160 69.2 3.1 9 78 3.5 10 89 3.7 11 95 3.9 11 98
29.2 80 160 67.2 4.3 13 106 4.8 14 120 5.2 15 128 5.4 16 133
25.2 100 160 65.2 5.5 17 133 6.3 19 152 6.7 20 162 7.0 21 169
21.2 120 161 62.3 6.9 21 162 7.9 24 186 8.4 26 199 8.8 27 207
17.3 140 161 59.6 8.4 26 193 9.7 30 221 10.4 33 238 10.8 34 248
13.3 160 161 57.1 10.1 32 225 11.7 38 260 12.6 41 280 13.2 43 293
9.3 180 161 54.8 12.0 40 259 14.0 46 302 15.2 50 327 15.9 53 342
5.4 200 161 52.5 14.2 48 298 16.8 57 349 18.3 62 380 19.3 66 399
1.4 220 162 49.6 16.9 59 340 20.2 70 404 22.2 78 444 23.6 83 469
-2.5 240 162 47.1 20.2 72 391 24.7 90 473 27.8 101 528 29.9 110 565
-4.5 250 162 45.9 22.3 81 420 27.7 102 517 31.6 118 583 34.4 129 631
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 3f. Type III Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 69.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 160 67.7 0.7 2 17 0.7 2 19 0.9 2 22 1.0 3 24
42.1 40 160 65.6 1.3 4 33 1.5 4 38 1.7 5 43 2.0 6 49
38.1 60 160 63.7 2.1 6 50 2.4 7 57 2.7 8 65 3.1 9 74
34.2 80 160 61.9 2.8 8 66 3.2 10 76 3.7 11 87 4.2 13 100
30.2 100 160 60.1 3.6 11 83 4.2 13 96 4.8 15 110 5.5 17 126
26.2 120 161 57.5 4.5 14 101 5.2 16 116 5.9 18 133 6.8 21 153
22.3 140 161 55.1 5.4 17 118 6.3 20 137 7.2 23 157 8.3 26 181
18.3 160 161 52.9 6.4 21 137 7.4 24 158 8.6 28 183 10.0 32 211
14.3 180 161 50.8 7.5 25 156 8.8 29 181 10.2 34 210 11.9 39 244
10.4 200 161 48.8 8.8 30 176 10.2 35 205 12.0 41 239 14.0 48 279
6.4 220 162 46.2 10.2 35 197 11.9 41 231 14.0 49 270 16.6 58 318
2.5 240 162 43.9 11.8 42 220 13.9 50 259 16.5 59 306 19.8 71 365
0.5 250 162 42.8 12.7 46 233 15.1 54 275 18.0 65 327 21.8 80 392
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 69.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 160 67.7 1.1 3 28 1.2 4 32 1.3 4 34 1.4 4 35
42.1 40 160 65.6 2.3 7 56 2.6 8 64 2.7 8 68 2.9 8 71
38.1 60 160 63.7 3.5 10 84 4.0 12 97 4.3 13 103 4.4 13 108
34.2 80 160 61.9 4.8 14 114 5.5 17 130 5.9 18 140 6.2 19 146
30.2 100 160 60.1 6.3 19 144 7.2 22 166 7.7 24 178 8.1 25 186
26.2 120 161 57.5 7.8 24 176 9.0 28 202 9.8 30 218 10.2 32 228
22.3 140 161 55.1 9.6 31 209 11.1 36 242 12.1 38 262 12.6 40 274
18.3 160 161 52.9 11.6 38 245 13.6 44 286 14.8 48 311 15.5 51 326
14.3 180 161 50.8 13.9 46 284 16.4 55 335 18.0 60 366 19.0 64 386
10.4 200 161 48.8 16.6 57 328 19.9 68 391 22.0 76 431 23.4 81 457
6.4 220 162 46.2 19.9 70 379 24.4 87 461 27.4 98 514 29.5 106 552
2.5 240 162 43.9 24.3 88 443 31.0 115 557 36.1 136 641 40.2 154 706
0.5 250 162 42.8 27.1 100 482 35.9 136 625 43.6 169 745 44.2 171 762
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.4.5 Type I Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 4. Type I Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
-12.9 40 210 96.0 1.0 4 29 1.1 4 33 1.3 4 36 1.4 5 40
-16.9 60 210 96.0 1.5 5 44 1.7 6 49 1.9 7 55 2.1 8 61
-20.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 7 58 2.3 8 65 2.6 9 73 2.9 10 81
-24.8 100 211 96.0 2.6 9 73 2.9 11 82 3.3 12 92 3.6 13 102
-28.8 120 211 96.0 3.1 12 88 3.5 13 99 4.0 15 111 4.4 16 123
-32.7 140 211 96.0 3.7 14 103 4.2 16 116 4.7 18 130 5.2 20 144
-36.7 160 206 96.0 4.3 16 118 4.8 18 133 5.4 20 149 6.0 23 166
-40.7 180 197 90.4 4.8 18 132 5.4 21 148 6.0 23 166 6.7 26 185
-44.6 200 187 84.4 5.3 20 145 6.0 23 164 6.7 26 183 7.5 29 205
-48.6 220 177 78.1 5.9 23 158 6.7 26 179 7.5 29 201 8.4 32 224
-52.5 240 167 72.5 6.5 25 172 7.4 29 195 8.3 32 219 9.3 36 245
-54.5 250 162 69.8 6.9 26 178 7.8 30 202 8.8 34 228 9.8 38 255
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 3 22 0.9 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 26
-12.9 40 210 96.0 1.6 5 45 1.7 6 49 1.8 6 52 1.9 6 53
-16.9 60 210 96.0 2.4 8 67 2.6 9 74 2.7 10 78 2.8 10 80
-20.8 80 210 96.0 3.2 11 90 3.5 13 99 3.7 13 104 3.8 14 107
-24.8 100 211 96.0 4.0 15 113 4.4 16 125 4.7 17 131 4.8 17 134
-28.8 120 211 96.0 4.9 18 136 5.4 20 150 5.7 21 158 5.8 22 162
-32.7 140 211 96.0 5.8 22 160 6.4 24 177 6.7 25 186 6.9 26 191
-36.7 160 206 96.0 6.6 25 183 7.3 28 203 7.7 29 213 7.9 30 219
-40.7 180 197 90.4 7.5 29 205 8.3 32 227 8.7 34 239 8.9 34 246
-44.6 200 187 84.4 8.3 32 227 9.3 36 252 9.7 38 265 10.0 39 273
-48.6 220 177 78.1 9.3 36 249 10.4 40 278 10.9 42 292 11.3 44 301
-52.5 240 167 72.5 10.4 40 273 11.6 45 305 12.3 48 322 12.7 49 332
-54.5 250 162 69.8 11.0 43 285 12.3 48 319 13.1 51 337 13.5 52 348
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 4a. Type I Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
-2.9 40 210 96.0 1.0 4 29 1.2 4 34 1.3 4 37 1.4 5 41
-6.9 60 210 96.0 1.6 6 44 1.7 6 50 2.0 7 56 2.2 8 62
-10.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 8 59 2.4 8 67 2.6 10 75 2.9 11 83
-14.8 100 211 96.0 2.6 10 75 3.0 11 84 3.3 12 94 3.7 14 105
-18.8 120 211 96.0 3.2 12 90 3.6 14 102 4.0 15 113 4.5 17 126
-22.7 140 211 96.0 3.8 14 106 4.2 16 119 4.8 18 133 5.3 20 148
-26.7 160 206 91.4 4.3 17 121 4.9 19 137 5.5 21 153 6.1 24 170
-30.7 180 197 85.6 4.9 19 135 5.5 22 153 6.2 24 171 6.9 27 191
-34.6 200 187 79.8 5.5 22 149 6.2 24 169 7.0 28 189 7.8 31 211
-38.6 220 177 73.7 6.1 24 163 6.9 28 185 7.8 31 207 8.7 35 232
-42.5 240 167 68.6 6.8 27 177 7.7 31 200 8.7 35 226 9.8 39 254
-44.5 250 162 66.1 7.2 28 184 8.2 32 209 9.2 37 236 10.4 41 265
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 3 23 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27
-2.9 40 210 96.0 1.6 6 46 1.7 6 50 1.8 6 53 1.9 7 54
-6.9 60 210 96.0 2.4 9 69 2.6 10 76 2.8 10 80 2.9 10 82
-10.8 80 210 96.0 3.2 12 92 3.6 13 102 3.7 14 107 3.9 14 110
-14.8 100 211 96.0 4.1 15 116 4.5 17 128 4.7 18 134 4.9 18 138
-18.8 120 211 96.0 5.0 19 140 5.5 21 155 5.8 22 162 5.9 22 167
-22.7 140 211 96.0 5.9 22 165 6.5 25 182 6.8 26 191 7.0 27 197
-26.7 160 206 91.4 6.8 26 189 7.5 29 209 7.9 31 220 8.1 32 226
-30.7 180 197 85.6 7.7 30 212 8.5 34 235 9.0 35 248 9.3 36 255
-34.6 200 187 79.8 8.7 34 235 9.6 38 261 10.2 40 275 10.5 42 283
-38.6 220 177 73.7 9.8 39 259 10.9 43 288 11.5 46 304 11.9 47 314
-42.5 240 167 68.6 11.0 44 284 12.3 49 318 13.1 52 336 13.5 54 347
-44.5 250 162 66.1 11.7 46 297 13.2 52 333 14.0 56 353 14.5 58 366
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 4b. Type I Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
7.1 40 210 96.0 1.0 4 30 1.2 4 34 1.3 5 38 1.5 5 43
3.1 60 210 96.0 1.6 6 46 1.8 6 51 2.0 7 58 2.2 8 64
-0.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 8 61 2.4 9 68 2.7 10 77 3.0 11 85
-4.8 100 211 96.0 2.7 10 77 3.0 11 86 3.4 13 97 3.7 14 108
-8.8 120 211 95.4 3.2 12 92 3.7 14 104 4.1 16 117 4.6 17 130
-12.7 140 211 90.3 3.9 15 108 4.3 17 122 4.9 19 137 5.4 21 153
-16.7 160 206 85.6 4.5 18 125 5.1 20 141 5.7 23 158 6.4 25 176
-20.7 180 197 80.4 5.1 20 140 5.8 23 158 6.5 26 178 7.3 29 199
-24.6 200 187 75.3 5.8 23 155 6.6 26 175 7.4 30 197 8.3 33 220
-28.6 220 177 69.6 6.5 26 169 7.4 30 192 8.3 34 216 9.3 38 242
-32.5 240 167 64.6 7.2 29 184 8.2 33 209 9.3 38 236 10.5 43 265
-34.5 250 162 62.2 7.6 31 191 8.7 35 217 9.9 40 246 11.2 45 278
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27 0.9 3 28
7.1 40 210 96.0 1.6 6 47 1.8 6 52 1.9 7 54 1.9 7 56
3.1 60 210 96.0 2.4 9 71 2.7 10 78 2.8 10 82 2.9 11 84
-0.8 80 210 96.0 3.3 12 95 3.6 14 105 3.8 14 110 3.9 14 113
-4.8 100 211 96.0 4.2 16 119 4.6 17 132 4.8 18 138 5.0 19 142
-8.8 120 211 95.4 5.1 19 144 5.6 21 159 5.9 22 167 6.0 23 172
-12.7 140 211 90.3 6.0 24 170 6.7 26 188 7.0 27 198 7.2 28 203
-16.7 160 206 85.6 7.1 28 196 7.8 31 217 8.2 33 229 8.5 34 235
-20.7 180 197 80.4 8.1 33 221 9.0 36 245 9.5 38 259 9.8 39 267
-24.6 200 187 75.3 9.2 37 245 10.3 42 274 10.8 44 289 11.2 45 298
-28.6 220 177 69.6 10.4 42 271 11.7 48 303 12.4 50 321 12.8 52 331
-32.5 240 167 64.6 11.8 48 298 13.4 54 335 14.2 58 356 14.7 60 368
-34.5 250 162 62.2 12.6 51 313 14.3 58 353 15.3 62 375 15.9 65 389
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4c. Type I Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20 0.7 3 22
17.1 40 210 96.0 1.0 4 31 1.2 4 35 1.3 5 39 1.5 5 44
13.1 60 210 96.0 1.6 6 47 1.8 7 53 2.0 7 59 2.2 8 65
9.2 80 210 94.9 2.1 8 63 2.4 9 70 2.7 10 79 3.0 11 88
5.2 100 211 91.4 2.7 10 78 3.1 12 89 3.5 13 99 3.8 15 111
1.2 120 211 87.5 3.4 13 95 3.8 15 108 4.3 17 121 4.8 19 135
-2.7 140 211 82.7 4.1 16 113 4.6 18 127 5.2 21 143 5.8 23 160
-6.7 160 206 78.5 4.8 20 131 5.5 22 148 6.2 25 166 6.9 28 186
-10.7 180 197 74.2 5.6 23 147 6.3 26 166 7.1 29 187 8.0 33 210
-14.6 200 187 70.3 6.3 26 162 7.2 30 185 8.1 34 208 9.1 38 234
-18.6 220 177 65.1 7.1 29 178 8.1 34 202 9.2 38 229 10.3 43 258
-22.5 240 167 60.5 8.0 33 194 9.1 38 220 10.3 43 250 11.7 49 283
-24.5 250 162 58.3 8.4 35 201 9.6 40 230 11.0 46 261 12.5 52 296
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 28 1.0 4 29
17.1 40 210 96.0 1.6 6 48 1.8 7 53 1.9 7 56 1.9 7 58
13.1 60 210 96.0 2.5 9 73 2.7 10 80 2.9 11 84 2.9 11 87
9.2 80 210 94.9 3.3 13 97 3.7 14 108 3.9 15 113 4.0 15 116
5.2 100 211 91.4 4.3 16 123 4.7 18 136 5.0 19 143 5.1 20 147
1.2 120 211 87.5 5.3 21 149 5.9 23 166 6.2 24 174 6.3 25 179
-2.7 140 211 82.7 6.4 26 178 7.1 29 197 7.5 30 208 7.8 31 214
-6.7 160 206 78.5 7.7 31 207 8.6 35 230 9.0 37 243 9.3 38 250
-10.7 180 197 74.2 8.9 37 235 10.0 41 262 10.5 44 277 10.9 45 286
-14.6 200 187 70.3 10.2 42 262 11.5 48 293 12.2 50 310 12.6 52 321
-18.6 220 177 65.1 11.7 48 290 13.2 55 326 14.0 58 347 14.5 60 359
-22.5 240 167 60.5 13.3 55 320 15.2 63 363 16.2 68 387 16.9 70 402
-24.5 250 162 58.3 14.3 59 336 16.3 68 383 17.5 73 410 18.3 76 426
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4d. Type I Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 210 93.5 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20 0.8 3 22
27.1 40 210 90.2 1.1 4 32 1.2 5 36 1.4 5 41 1.6 6 45
23.1 60 210 87.1 1.7 6 49 1.9 7 55 2.2 8 62 2.4 9 69
19.2 80 210 84.1 2.4 9 66 2.7 10 75 3.0 12 84 3.4 13 93
15.2 100 211 81.2 3.1 12 84 3.5 14 95 3.9 15 107 4.4 17 119
11.2 120 211 78.3 3.9 15 103 4.4 17 116 4.9 20 131 5.5 22 146
7.3 140 211 74.4 4.7 19 122 5.4 22 138 6.0 25 156 6.8 28 175
3.3 160 206 70.8 5.7 23 142 6.4 27 161 7.3 30 182 8.2 34 205
-0.7 180 197 66.9 6.6 28 161 7.5 31 182 8.5 36 206 9.5 40 233
-4.6 200 187 63.4 7.5 32 178 8.5 36 202 9.7 41 230 11.0 46 259
-8.6 220 177 59.3 8.4 36 195 9.6 41 222 11.0 47 253 12.5 53 287
-12.5 240 167 55.7 9.4 40 212 10.8 46 243 12.4 53 277 14.2 60 316
-14.5 250 162 53.9 9.9 42 220 11.5 48 253 13.2 56 289 15.2 64 332
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 210 93.5 0.8 3 25 0.9 3 27 1.0 4 29 1.0 4 29
27.1 40 210 90.2 1.7 6 50 1.9 7 56 2.0 8 59 2.1 8 60
23.1 60 210 87.1 2.7 10 77 3.0 11 85 3.1 12 89 3.2 12 92
19.2 80 210 84.1 3.7 14 104 4.1 16 115 4.4 17 122 4.5 17 125
15.2 100 211 81.2 4.9 19 132 5.4 21 147 5.7 22 156 5.9 23 160
11.2 120 211 78.3 6.1 25 163 6.8 27 181 7.2 29 191 7.5 30 198
7.3 140 211 74.4 7.6 31 196 8.5 35 219 9.0 37 231 9.3 38 239
3.3 160 206 70.8 9.2 38 230 10.3 43 258 10.9 46 273 11.3 47 282
-0.7 180 197 66.9 10.8 45 262 12.1 51 295 12.9 55 313 13.4 57 325
-4.6 200 187 63.4 12.4 53 293 14.1 60 332 15.0 64 354 15.6 66 367
-8.6 220 177 59.3 14.2 61 327 16.3 70 372 17.5 75 398 18.2 78 415
-12.5 240 167 55.7 16.3 70 362 19.0 81 417 20.5 88 449 21.5 92 469
-14.5 250 162 53.9 17.5 75 381 20.5 87 442 22.3 95 479 23.5 100 502
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4e. Type I Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 83.3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 210 80.7 0.7 2 18 0.7 3 20 0.8 3 23 0.9 4 25
37.1 40 210 78.0 1.4 5 36 1.6 6 41 1.7 7 46 2.0 7 52
33.1 60 210 75.5 2.1 8 55 2.4 9 63 2.7 10 71 3.1 12 79
29.2 80 210 73.1 3.0 12 75 3.4 13 85 3.8 15 96 4.3 17 108
25.2 100 211 70.8 3.9 16 96 4.4 18 109 5.0 20 123 5.6 22 138
21.2 120 211 68.5 4.9 20 117 5.6 23 134 6.3 26 152 7.1 29 171
17.3 140 211 65.2 6.0 25 141 6.9 29 161 7.8 32 183 8.8 37 207
13.3 160 206 62.2 7.3 31 166 8.3 35 189 9.5 40 215 10.8 46 244
9.3 180 197 59.0 8.5 36 188 9.7 42 215 11.1 48 245 12.7 55 280
5.4 200 187 56.1 9.6 42 208 11.1 48 239 12.8 55 274 14.7 64 314
1.4 220 177 52.6 10.9 47 228 12.6 54 263 14.5 63 303 16.8 73 349
-2.5 240 167 49.4 12.2 53 248 14.1 61 287 16.4 71 332 19.2 83 386
-4.5 250 162 47.9 12.8 55 258 15.0 65 299 17.5 76 347 20.6 89 406
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 83.3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 210 80.7 1.0 4 29 1.2 4 32 1.2 5 34 1.3 5 34
37.1 40 210 78.0 2.2 8 58 2.4 9 64 2.6 10 68 2.6 10 70
33.1 60 210 75.5 3.4 13 88 3.8 15 99 4.0 16 105 4.2 16 108
29.2 80 210 73.1 4.8 19 121 5.4 21 136 5.7 22 143 5.9 23 148
25.2 100 211 70.8 6.3 25 156 7.1 28 175 7.5 30 185 7.8 31 191
21.2 120 211 68.5 8.0 33 192 9.0 37 217 9.6 39 230 9.9 41 239
17.3 140 211 65.2 10.0 42 234 11.4 48 265 12.1 51 282 12.6 53 293
13.3 160 206 62.2 12.3 52 278 14.0 60 317 15.0 64 339 15.6 67 353
9.3 180 197 59.0 14.6 63 320 16.8 72 368 18.1 78 396 18.9 82 413
5.4 200 187 56.1 16.9 73 362 19.7 86 419 21.4 93 453 22.4 98 474
1.4 220 177 52.6 19.6 85 405 23.1 101 474 25.3 110 517 26.7 117 545
-2.5 240 167 49.4 22.7 99 453 27.4 120 541 30.6 134 598 32.7 144 637
-4.5 250 162 47.9 24.6 107 480 30.2 132 581 34.2 149 650 37.1 162 700
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 4f. Type I Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 76.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 210 74.5 0.7 3 20 0.9 3 22 1.0 4 25 1.1 4 28
42.1 40 210 72.1 1.6 6 39 1.8 7 45 2.0 8 51 2.2 9 57
38.1 60 210 69.8 2.4 10 60 2.8 11 68 3.1 12 78 3.5 14 88
34.2 80 210 67.7 3.4 13 82 3.9 15 93 4.4 17 106 4.9 20 119
30.2 100 211 65.6 4.5 18 105 5.1 20 120 5.8 23 136 6.5 26 153
26.2 120 211 63.6 5.6 23 129 6.4 26 148 7.3 30 168 8.3 34 191
22.3 140 211 60.6 7.0 29 156 8.0 34 179 9.2 39 204 10.5 44 232
18.3 160 206 57.8 8.5 36 184 9.8 42 211 11.2 48 242 12.9 55 278
14.3 180 197 55.0 10.0 43 209 11.5 50 241 13.3 58 278 15.3 67 320
10.4 200 187 52.3 11.3 49 232 13.2 57 269 15.3 67 311 17.8 78 361
6.4 220 177 49.1 12.8 56 255 14.9 65 296 17.4 76 344 20.5 90 403
2.5 240 167 46.2 14.3 62 277 16.8 74 324 19.8 87 379 23.5 103 448
0.5 250 162 44.8 15.1 66 288 17.8 78 337 21.1 92 397 25.3 111 472
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 76.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 210 74.5 1.2 4 31 1.3 5 35 1.4 5 37 1.5 6 38
42.1 40 210 72.1 2.5 10 64 2.8 11 72 3.0 11 76 3.1 12 78
38.1 60 210 69.8 4.0 15 98 4.5 17 110 4.7 18 117 4.9 19 121
34.2 80 210 67.7 5.6 22 135 6.3 25 152 6.7 26 161 6.9 28 167
30.2 100 211 65.6 7.4 30 174 8.4 34 196 8.9 36 209 9.3 38 217
26.2 120 211 63.6 9.5 39 216 10.8 44 246 11.5 48 263 12.0 50 274
22.3 140 211 60.6 12.0 50 265 13.7 58 304 14.8 62 326 15.4 65 340
18.3 160 206 57.8 14.9 64 319 17.3 74 369 18.7 81 399 19.6 85 418
14.3 180 197 55.0 17.8 78 371 21.0 92 435 22.9 100 473 24.1 106 497
10.4 200 187 52.3 20.9 92 422 24.9 110 500 27.5 121 549 29.2 129 581
6.4 220 177 49.1 24.4 107 476 29.7 131 574 33.2 147 639 35.7 159 683
2.5 240 167 46.2 28.6 126 538 36.2 160 670 42.0 188 767 46.7 210 843
0.5 250 162 44.8 31.2 137 574 40.8 181 734 49.5 221 871 50.1 225 891
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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5.4.6 Type II Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 5. Type II Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1 14 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 20
-12.9 40 185 96.0 1.0 3 27 1.1 3 31 1.2 4 34 1.3 4 39
-16.9 60 185 96.0 1.4 4 41 1.6 5 46 1.8 6 52 2.0 6 58
-20.8 80 186 96.0 1.9 6 54 2.2 7 62 2.4 8 69 2.7 8 77
-24.8 100 186 96.0 2.4 8 68 2.7 9 77 3.1 10 86 3.4 11 96
-28.8 120 186 96.0 2.9 9 82 3.3 11 93 3.7 12 104 4.1 13 116
-32.7 140 186 96.0 3.4 11 96 3.9 13 108 4.4 14 122 4.9 16 136
-36.7 160 186 94.7 4.0 13 110 4.5 15 124 5.0 17 139 5.6 19 156
-40.7 180 187 89.4 4.5 15 124 5.1 17 141 5.7 20 158 6.4 22 177
-44.6 200 187 84.4 5.1 18 139 5.8 20 158 6.5 23 177 7.3 25 199
-48.6 220 177 78.1 5.7 20 154 6.5 23 174 7.3 26 196 8.2 29 220
-52.5 240 167 72.5 6.4 23 167 7.2 26 190 8.2 29 214 9.2 33 240
-54.5 250 162 69.8 6.7 24 174 7.6 27 198 8.6 31 223 9.7 35 251
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 185 96.0 0.7 2 21 0.8 2 24 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 25
-12.9 40 185 96.0 1.5 4 43 1.6 5 47 1.7 5 49 1.8 5 51
-16.9 60 185 96.0 2.2 7 64 2.5 8 71 2.6 8 74 2.7 8 77
-20.8 80 186 96.0 3.0 10 85 3.3 10 94 3.5 11 99 3.6 11 102
-24.8 100 186 96.0 3.8 12 107 4.2 13 118 4.4 14 124 4.6 14 128
-28.8 120 186 96.0 4.6 15 128 5.1 16 142 5.4 17 150 5.5 18 154
-32.7 140 186 96.0 5.4 18 151 6.0 20 167 6.3 21 176 6.5 22 181
-36.7 160 186 94.7 6.2 21 173 6.9 23 192 7.3 24 203 7.5 25 209
-40.7 180 187 89.4 7.1 24 197 7.9 27 219 8.4 29 230 8.6 30 238
-44.6 200 187 84.4 8.1 28 221 9.1 32 246 9.6 33 260 9.8 34 268
-48.6 220 177 78.1 9.2 32 245 10.2 36 274 10.8 38 289 11.2 40 298
-52.5 240 167 72.5 10.3 37 269 11.5 41 301 12.2 44 318 12.6 45 329
-54.5 250 162 69.8 10.9 39 281 12.2 44 316 13.0 47 334 13.4 48 346
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 5a. Type II Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1 14 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
-2.9 40 185 96.0 1.0 3 28 1.1 3 31 1.2 4 35 1.4 4 39
-6.9 60 185 96.0 1.4 4 42 1.6 5 47 1.8 6 53 2.0 6 59
-10.8 80 186 96.0 1.9 6 56 2.2 7 63 2.5 8 70 2.7 9 78
-14.8 100 186 96.0 2.4 8 69 2.8 9 78 3.1 10 88 3.5 11 98
-18.8 120 186 96.0 3.0 10 83 3.3 11 94 3.7 12 106 4.2 14 118
-22.7 140 186 94.8 3.5 12 98 3.9 13 111 4.4 15 124 4.9 16 139
-26.7 160 186 89.6 4.0 14 112 4.6 16 127 5.1 18 143 5.7 20 160
-30.7 180 187 84.6 4.6 16 127 5.2 18 144 5.9 20 162 6.6 23 181
-34.6 200 187 79.8 5.3 19 143 6.0 21 162 6.8 24 183 7.6 27 205
-38.6 220 177 73.7 6.0 22 158 6.8 24 179 7.7 28 202 8.6 31 227
-42.5 240 167 68.6 6.7 24 172 7.6 28 196 8.6 31 221 9.7 36 249
-44.5 250 162 66.1 7.0 26 179 8.0 29 204 9.1 33 230 10.3 38 260
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 185 96.0 0.7 2 22 0.8 2 24 0.9 3 25 0.9 3 26
-2.9 40 185 96.0 1.5 5 44 1.7 5 48 1.7 5 51 1.8 6 52
-6.9 60 185 96.0 2.3 7 65 2.5 8 73 2.6 8 76 2.7 9 78
-10.8 80 186 96.0 3.0 10 87 3.4 11 97 3.6 11 102 3.7 12 105
-14.8 100 186 96.0 3.8 12 109 4.3 14 121 4.5 15 127 4.6 15 132
-18.8 120 186 96.0 4.7 15 132 5.2 17 146 5.4 18 154 5.6 18 158
-22.7 140 186 94.8 5.5 18 154 6.1 20 171 6.4 22 181 6.6 22 186
-26.7 160 186 89.6 6.4 22 178 7.1 24 198 7.5 26 209 7.7 26 215
-30.7 180 187 84.6 7.4 26 203 8.2 29 225 8.7 30 238 8.9 31 245
-34.6 200 187 79.8 8.5 30 229 9.5 34 255 10.0 36 269 10.3 37 278
-38.6 220 177 73.7 9.6 35 254 10.8 39 284 11.4 42 301 11.8 43 311
-42.5 240 167 68.6 10.9 40 279 12.2 45 314 13.0 48 333 13.5 50 344
-44.5 250 162 66.1 11.6 43 293 13.1 48 329 13.9 52 350 14.4 53 362
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5b. Type II Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 2 14 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
7.1 40 185 96.0 1.0 3 29 1.1 3 32 1.2 4 36 1.4 4 40
3.1 60 185 96.0 1.5 5 43 1.7 5 48 1.9 6 54 2.1 7 60
-0.8 80 186 96.0 2.0 6 57 2.2 7 64 2.5 8 72 2.8 9 80
-4.8 100 186 96.0 2.5 8 71 2.8 9 80 3.1 10 90 3.5 12 101
-8.8 120 186 93.6 3.0 10 85 3.4 11 97 3.8 13 108 4.2 14 121
-12.7 140 186 88.4 3.6 12 100 4.0 14 113 4.5 16 127 5.1 17 142
-16.7 160 186 84.0 4.2 14 115 4.7 16 131 5.3 18 147 5.9 21 165
-20.7 180 187 79.6 4.8 17 131 5.5 20 149 6.2 22 167 6.9 25 188
-24.6 200 187 75.3 5.6 20 147 6.3 23 167 7.1 26 189 8.0 29 212
-28.6 220 177 69.6 6.3 23 163 7.2 27 186 8.1 30 210 9.2 34 236
-32.5 240 167 64.6 7.1 26 178 8.1 30 203 9.2 34 230 10.4 39 259
-34.5 250 162 62.2 7.5 28 185 8.6 32 211 9.7 37 240 11.0 42 271
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 185 96.0 0.8 2 22 0.8 3 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27
7.1 40 185 96.0 1.5 5 44 1.7 5 49 1.8 6 52 1.8 6 54
3.1 60 185 96.0 2.3 7 67 2.5 8 74 2.7 9 78 2.8 9 80
-0.8 80 186 96.0 3.1 10 89 3.4 11 99 3.6 12 104 3.7 12 107
-4.8 100 186 96.0 3.9 13 112 4.3 14 124 4.5 15 131 4.7 16 135
-8.8 120 186 93.6 4.7 16 135 5.3 18 150 5.5 19 158 5.7 19 163
-12.7 140 186 88.4 5.6 19 159 6.3 22 176 6.6 23 186 6.8 23 192
-16.7 160 186 84.0 6.6 23 184 7.4 26 205 7.8 27 216 8.0 28 223
-20.7 180 187 79.6 7.7 28 210 8.7 31 235 9.1 33 248 9.4 34 255
-24.6 200 187 75.3 9.0 33 238 10.1 37 266 10.7 39 282 11.0 40 291
-28.6 220 177 69.6 10.3 38 265 11.6 43 298 12.3 46 316 12.8 48 327
-32.5 240 167 64.6 11.7 44 293 13.3 50 330 14.2 54 352 14.7 56 364
-34.5 250 162 62.2 12.5 47 307 14.2 54 348 15.2 58 371 15.8 60 385
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5c. Type II Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 2 15 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 20
17.1 40 185 96.0 1.0 3 29 1.1 4 33 1.2 4 37 1.4 4 41
13.1 60 185 96.0 1.5 5 44 1.7 5 49 1.9 6 55 2.1 7 62
9.2 80 186 93.6 2.0 6 58 2.2 7 65 2.5 8 73 2.8 9 82
5.2 100 186 89.8 2.5 8 73 2.9 10 82 3.2 11 93 3.6 12 103
1.2 120 186 85.8 3.1 11 88 3.5 12 99 4.0 14 112 4.4 15 125
-2.7 140 186 81.0 3.7 13 103 4.2 15 117 4.8 17 132 5.4 19 148
-6.7 160 186 77.2 4.4 16 119 5.0 18 136 5.7 20 153 6.4 23 171
-10.7 180 187 73.6 5.2 19 136 5.9 22 155 6.7 24 175 7.5 28 196
-14.6 200 187 70.3 6.0 22 154 6.9 26 175 7.8 29 198 8.8 33 223
-18.6 220 177 65.1 6.9 26 171 7.9 30 195 9.0 34 220 10.1 39 249
-22.5 240 167 60.5 7.8 30 186 8.9 34 213 10.1 39 242 11.5 44 275
-24.5 250 162 58.3 8.2 32 194 9.4 36 222 10.8 42 253 12.3 48 288
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 185 96.0 0.8 2 23 0.8 3 25 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27
17.1 40 185 96.0 1.5 5 45 1.7 6 50 1.8 6 53 1.8 6 55
13.1 60 185 96.0 2.3 8 68 2.6 8 76 2.7 9 80 2.8 9 82
9.2 80 186 93.6 3.1 10 92 3.5 12 102 3.7 12 107 3.8 13 110
5.2 100 186 89.8 4.0 14 115 4.4 15 128 4.7 16 135 4.8 16 139
1.2 120 186 85.8 4.9 17 139 5.5 19 155 5.8 20 164 6.0 21 169
-2.7 140 186 81.0 6.0 21 165 6.7 24 184 7.1 25 194 7.3 26 200
-6.7 160 186 77.2 7.2 26 192 8.0 29 215 8.5 30 227 8.7 31 235
-10.7 180 187 73.6 8.5 31 220 9.5 35 247 10.1 37 262 10.4 38 271
-14.6 200 187 70.3 9.9 37 251 11.2 42 283 11.9 45 300 12.3 46 311
-18.6 220 177 65.1 11.5 44 282 13.0 50 319 13.9 53 339 14.4 55 352
-22.5 240 167 60.5 13.1 51 312 15.0 58 355 16.1 63 380 16.8 65 395
-24.5 250 162 58.3 14.1 55 328 16.2 63 376 17.4 68 403 18.2 71 420
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5d. Type II Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 95.6 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 185 92.3 0.5 2 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
27.1 40 185 89.0 1.0 3 30 1.2 4 34 1.3 4 38 1.5 5 43
23.1 60 185 85.9 1.6 5 45 1.8 6 51 2.0 7 58 2.3 8 64
19.2 80 186 82.9 2.2 7 61 2.5 8 69 2.8 9 78 3.1 11 87
15.2 100 186 80.1 2.8 10 77 3.2 11 87 3.6 12 98 4.1 14 110
11.2 120 186 77.1 3.5 12 93 4.0 14 105 4.5 16 119 5.1 18 133
7.3 140 186 72.9 4.2 15 109 4.8 17 124 5.5 20 141 6.2 22 158
3.3 160 186 69.5 5.1 18 127 5.8 21 144 6.5 24 163 7.4 27 184
-0.7 180 187 66.4 6.0 22 145 6.8 26 166 7.8 29 188 8.8 33 212
-4.6 200 187 63.4 7.0 27 165 8.0 31 188 9.1 35 214 10.4 40 243
-8.6 220 177 59.3 8.0 31 183 9.2 36 210 10.5 41 239 12.1 47 273
-12.5 240 167 55.7 9.0 35 200 10.4 41 230 12.0 47 264 13.8 54 302
-14.5 250 162 53.9 9.6 38 209 11.1 44 240 12.7 50 276 14.7 58 317
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 95.6 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 185 92.3 0.8 2 24 0.9 3 26 0.9 3 27 0.9 3 28
27.1 40 185 89.0 1.6 5 47 1.8 6 53 1.9 6 55 2.0 6 57
23.1 60 185 85.9 2.5 8 72 2.8 9 80 3.0 10 84 3.1 10 87
19.2 80 186 82.9 3.5 12 97 3.9 13 108 4.1 14 114 4.2 14 117
15.2 100 186 80.1 4.5 16 122 5.1 18 137 5.4 18 145 5.5 19 149
11.2 120 186 77.1 5.7 20 149 6.3 22 167 6.7 24 177 6.9 24 183
7.3 140 186 72.9 6.9 25 177 7.8 28 199 8.2 30 211 8.5 31 219
3.3 160 186 69.5 8.3 31 208 9.4 34 234 10.0 37 249 10.4 38 257
-0.7 180 187 66.4 10.0 37 240 11.3 42 272 12.0 45 289 12.5 47 300
-4.6 200 187 63.4 11.8 46 276 13.5 52 314 14.4 56 336 15.0 58 349
-8.6 220 177 59.3 13.8 54 312 15.9 62 357 17.1 67 383 17.9 70 400
-12.5 240 167 55.7 15.9 63 347 18.5 74 402 20.1 80 434 21.1 84 455
-14.5 250 162 53.9 17.1 68 366 20.1 80 427 21.9 88 464 23.1 93 487
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5e. Type II Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 82.2 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 185 79.6 0.6 2 16 0.7 2 19 0.8 2 21 0.9 3 24
37.1 40 185 76.9 1.2 4 33 1.4 5 37 1.6 5 42 1.8 6 47
33.1 60 185 74.4 1.9 6 49 2.2 7 56 2.5 8 64 2.8 9 72
29.2 80 186 72.1 2.6 9 67 3.0 10 76 3.4 12 86 3.8 13 97
25.2 100 186 69.8 3.4 12 84 3.9 14 96 4.4 16 108 5.0 18 122
21.2 120 186 67.5 4.3 15 102 4.9 17 117 5.5 20 132 6.3 22 150
17.3 140 186 63.9 5.2 19 121 5.9 22 138 6.7 25 157 7.7 28 178
13.3 160 186 61.1 6.2 23 141 7.1 26 161 8.1 30 184 9.3 35 210
9.3 180 187 58.6 7.4 28 162 8.5 32 186 9.7 37 213 11.1 43 244
5.4 200 187 56.1 8.7 34 185 10.0 39 213 11.5 45 245 13.3 52 282
1.4 220 177 52.6 10.0 40 206 11.6 46 239 13.5 54 276 15.6 62 319
-2.5 240 167 49.4 11.3 45 226 13.2 53 263 15.4 62 305 18.1 73 357
-4.5 250 162 47.9 12.0 48 236 14.0 56 275 16.4 66 321 19.4 79 376
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 82.2 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 185 79.6 1.0 3 26 1.1 4 29 1.1 4 31 1.2 4 32
37.1 40 185 76.9 2.0 7 53 2.2 8 59 2.4 8 63 2.5 8 65
33.1 60 185 74.4 3.1 11 80 3.5 12 90 3.7 13 96 3.8 13 99
29.2 80 186 72.1 4.3 15 109 4.9 17 122 5.2 18 130 5.4 18 134
25.2 100 186 69.8 5.6 20 138 6.4 22 156 6.8 24 166 7.0 25 172
21.2 120 186 67.5 7.1 25 169 8.0 29 191 8.5 31 204 8.9 32 211
17.3 140 186 63.9 8.7 32 202 9.9 36 230 10.6 39 245 11.0 40 255
13.3 160 186 61.1 10.6 40 239 12.1 45 273 13.0 49 292 13.5 51 304
9.3 180 187 58.6 12.8 49 279 14.8 57 321 15.9 61 346 16.6 64 361
5.4 200 187 56.1 15.4 61 325 18.0 71 377 19.5 78 409 20.5 82 429
1.4 220 177 52.6 18.3 73 372 21.7 88 438 23.8 96 479 25.2 102 506
-2.5 240 167 49.4 21.4 87 420 26.0 106 504 29.1 120 560 31.2 129 597
-4.5 250 162 47.9 23.3 95 447 28.8 118 544 32.7 135 612 35.6 148 660
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 5f. Type II Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 75.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 185 73.5 0.7 2 17 0.8 2 20 0.9 3 22 1.0 3 25
42.1 40 185 71.1 1.4 5 35 1.6 5 40 1.8 6 45 2.0 7 51
38.1 60 185 68.8 2.1 7 53 2.4 8 60 2.8 10 68 3.1 11 77
34.2 80 186 66.7 3.0 10 71 3.4 12 81 3.8 13 92 4.4 15 104
30.2 100 186 64.7 3.8 14 90 4.4 16 103 5.0 18 117 5.7 20 132
26.2 120 186 62.6 4.8 17 109 5.5 20 125 6.3 23 142 7.1 26 162
22.3 140 186 59.4 5.8 21 129 6.7 25 148 7.7 28 170 8.8 32 194
18.3 160 186 56.9 7.0 26 151 8.1 30 174 9.3 35 200 10.7 40 229
14.3 180 187 54.5 8.4 32 175 9.7 37 201 11.2 43 232 12.9 50 268
10.4 200 187 52.3 9.9 39 200 11.5 46 232 13.4 53 269 15.6 62 313
6.4 220 177 49.1 11.5 46 225 13.4 54 262 15.7 63 305 18.5 75 358
2.5 240 167 46.2 13.0 53 247 15.3 62 289 18.1 74 340 21.6 88 403
0.5 250 162 44.8 13.8 56 258 16.3 66 303 19.4 79 358 23.4 96 427
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 75.8 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 185 73.5 1.1 4 28 1.2 4 32 1.3 4 34 1.3 4 35
42.1 40 185 71.1 2.3 8 57 2.6 9 64 2.7 9 68 2.8 10 71
38.1 60 185 68.8 3.5 12 87 4.0 14 98 4.3 15 104 4.4 15 108
34.2 80 186 66.7 4.9 17 118 5.6 19 133 5.9 21 142 6.2 22 147
30.2 100 186 64.7 6.4 23 150 7.3 26 171 7.8 28 182 8.1 29 189
26.2 120 186 62.6 8.1 29 185 9.3 34 210 9.9 36 225 10.3 37 234
22.3 140 186 59.4 10.0 37 221 11.5 43 254 12.4 46 273 12.9 48 284
18.3 160 186 56.9 12.3 46 263 14.2 54 304 15.4 58 327 16.1 61 342
14.3 180 187 54.5 15.0 58 310 17.6 68 362 19.1 75 393 20.1 79 413
10.4 200 187 52.3 18.3 73 366 21.9 88 433 24.1 97 475 25.5 103 503
6.4 220 177 49.1 22.1 90 425 27.1 111 514 30.4 125 574 32.7 136 615
2.5 240 167 46.2 26.4 109 486 33.6 140 610 39.2 166 702 43.7 187 775
0.5 250 162 44.8 29.0 120 523 38.2 160 674 46.6 199 806 47.1 202 822
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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5.4.7 Type III Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “NORM”)

Tables 6. Type III Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 15 0.6 2 17 0.7 2 20
-12.9 40 160 96.0 0.9 2 27 1.1 3 31 1.2 3 34 1.3 4 39
-16.9 60 160 96.0 1.4 4 40 1.6 4 46 1.8 5 52 2.0 5 58
-20.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5 54 2.2 6 61 2.4 6 69 2.7 7 77
-24.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 6 67 2.7 7 76 3.0 8 86 3.4 9 96
-28.8 120 161 96.0 2.9 8 81 3.3 9 92 3.7 10 103 4.1 12 116
-32.7 140 161 96.0 3.4 9 94 3.8 11 107 4.3 12 121 4.8 14 136
-36.7 160 161 92.6 3.9 11 108 4.4 13 122 5.0 14 138 5.6 16 156
-40.7 180 161 87.3 4.4 13 122 5.0 15 138 5.7 17 156 6.4 19 176
-44.6 200 161 82.2 5.0 15 136 5.7 17 155 6.4 19 175 7.3 22 197
-48.6 220 162 76.8 5.6 17 151 6.4 20 172 7.3 22 195 8.2 25 220
-52.5 240 162 72.1 6.4 20 166 7.3 23 189 8.2 26 215 9.3 29 243
-54.5 250 162 69.8 6.7 21 174 7.7 24 198 8.8 28 225 9.9 32 255
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
-9.0 20 160 96.0 0.7 2 22 0.8 2 24 0.9 2 25 0.9 2 26
-12.9 40 160 96.0 1.5 4 43 1.7 4 48 1.8 5 51 1.8 5 52
-16.9 60 160 96.0 2.3 6 65 2.5 7 72 2.7 7 76 2.7 7 78
-20.8 80 160 96.0 3.0 8 86 3.4 9 96 3.6 10 102 3.7 10 105
-24.8 100 160 96.0 3.8 10 108 4.3 12 120 4.5 12 127 4.6 13 131
-28.8 120 161 96.0 4.6 13 129 5.1 14 145 5.4 15 153 5.6 16 158
-32.7 140 161 96.0 5.4 15 152 6.1 17 169 6.4 18 179 6.6 19 185
-36.7 160 161 92.6 6.3 18 174 7.0 20 195 7.4 22 206 7.6 22 213
-40.7 180 161 87.3 7.2 21 197 8.0 24 221 8.5 25 234 8.8 26 242
-44.6 200 161 82.2 8.1 24 221 9.1 28 249 9.7 29 264 10.0 30 272
-48.6 220 162 76.8 9.3 28 247 10.4 32 278 11.1 34 295 11.5 35 305
-52.5 240 162 72.1 10.5 33 274 11.9 38 309 12.7 40 329 13.1 42 341
-54.5 250 162 69.8 11.2 36 288 12.7 41 326 13.6 44 347 14.1 45 360
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 6a. Type III Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
-2.9 40 160 96.0 0.9 2 28 1.1 3 31 1.2 3 35 1.4 4 39
-6.9 60 160 96.0 1.4 4 41 1.6 4 47 1.8 5 53 2.0 6 59
-10.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5 55 2.2 6 62 2.4 7 70 2.7 8 78
-14.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 7 68 2.7 8 78 3.1 9 88 3.4 10 98
-18.8 120 161 96.0 2.9 8 82 3.3 9 93 3.7 10 105 4.2 12 118
-22.7 140 161 92.8 3.4 10 96 3.9 11 109 4.4 13 123 4.9 14 138
-26.7 160 161 87.6 3.9 12 110 4.5 13 125 5.1 15 142 5.7 17 159
-30.7 180 161 82.6 4.5 14 124 5.2 15 142 5.8 18 160 6.6 20 180
-34.6 200 161 77.7 5.2 16 139 5.9 18 158 6.7 20 179 7.5 23 202
-38.6 220 162 72.5 5.9 18 154 6.7 21 176 7.6 24 200 8.6 27 225
-42.5 240 162 68.2 6.6 21 170 7.6 24 194 8.7 28 221 9.8 32 250
-44.5 250 162 66.1 7.1 23 178 8.1 26 204 9.2 30 232 10.5 34 263
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2 22 0.8 2 24 0.9 2 26 0.9 2 27
-2.9 40 160 96.0 1.5 4 44 1.7 4 49 1.8 5 52 1.8 5 54
-6.9 60 160 96.0 2.3 6 66 2.5 7 73 2.7 7 78 2.8 8 80
-10.8 80 160 96.0 3.1 8 88 3.4 10 98 3.6 10 104 3.7 10 107
-14.8 100 160 96.0 3.9 11 110 4.3 12 123 4.6 13 130 4.7 13 134
-18.8 120 161 96.0 4.7 13 132 5.2 15 148 5.5 16 156 5.7 16 161
-22.7 140 161 92.8 5.5 16 155 6.1 18 173 6.5 19 183 6.7 20 190
-26.7 160 161 87.6 6.4 19 178 7.2 21 200 7.6 22 211 7.8 23 219
-30.7 180 161 82.6 7.4 22 202 8.3 25 227 8.8 27 241 9.1 28 249
-34.6 200 161 77.7 8.5 26 228 9.5 30 256 10.1 31 272 10.5 32 282
-38.6 220 162 72.5 9.7 31 254 11.0 35 288 11.7 37 306 12.1 38 317
-42.5 240 162 68.2 11.1 36 283 12.7 41 322 13.5 44 342 14.1 46 356
-44.5 250 162 66.1 11.9 39 298 13.6 45 340 14.6 48 363 15.2 50 377
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 6b. Type III Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1 14 0.5 1 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
7.1 40 160 96.0 1.0 3 28 1.1 3 32 1.2 3 36 1.4 4 40
3.1 60 160 96.0 1.4 4 42 1.6 4 48 1.8 5 54 2.1 6 60
-0.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5 56 2.2 6 64 2.5 7 72 2.8 8 80
-4.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 7 70 2.7 8 79 3.1 9 89 3.5 10 100
-8.8 120 161 91.3 2.9 8 84 3.3 10 95 3.8 11 108 4.2 12 121
-12.7 140 161 86.7 3.5 10 98 4.0 12 112 4.5 13 126 5.0 15 142
-16.7 160 161 82.2 4.1 12 112 4.6 14 128 5.2 16 145 5.9 18 163
-20.7 180 161 77.7 4.7 14 127 5.4 16 145 6.1 19 164 6.9 21 186
-24.6 200 161 73.4 5.4 17 142 6.2 19 162 7.0 22 185 7.9 25 209
-28.6 220 162 68.4 6.2 20 158 7.1 23 181 8.0 26 205 9.1 29 233
-32.5 240 162 64.2 7.0 23 175 8.1 26 200 9.2 30 228 10.5 35 259
-34.5 250 162 62.2 7.5 25 183 8.6 29 210 9.9 33 240 11.3 38 274
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2 23 0.8 2 25 0.9 2 26 0.9 2 27
7.1 40 160 96.0 1.5 4 45 1.7 5 50 1.8 5 53 1.9 5 54
3.1 60 160 96.0 2.3 6 68 2.6 7 75 2.7 8 79 2.8 8 82
-0.8 80 160 96.0 3.1 9 90 3.5 10 100 3.7 10 106 3.8 11 109
-4.8 100 160 96.0 3.9 11 112 4.4 12 126 4.6 13 133 4.8 14 137
-8.8 120 161 91.3 4.7 14 136 5.3 15 152 5.6 16 160 5.8 17 166
-12.7 140 161 86.7 5.6 17 159 6.3 19 178 6.7 20 189 6.9 21 195
-16.7 160 161 82.2 6.6 20 183 7.5 23 206 7.9 24 218 8.2 25 226
-20.7 180 161 77.7 7.7 24 209 8.7 27 235 9.3 29 249 9.6 30 259
-24.6 200 161 73.4 9.0 28 235 10.1 32 266 10.8 34 283 11.2 36 293
-28.6 220 162 68.4 10.4 34 264 11.8 38 300 12.6 41 320 13.1 42 332
-32.5 240 162 64.2 12.0 40 295 13.7 46 337 14.7 49 361 15.3 51 375
-34.5 250 162 62.2 12.9 44 312 14.9 50 357 16.0 54 383 16.7 57 400
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 6c. Type III Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1 15 0.5 2 16 0.6 2 18 0.7 2 20
17.1 40 160 96.0 1.0 3 29 1.1 3 33 1.2 3 37 1.4 4 41
13.1 60 160 96.0 1.4 4 43 1.6 5 49 1.9 5 55 2.1 6 61
9.2 80 160 92.4 1.9 6 57 2.2 6 65 2.5 7 73 2.8 8 82
5.2 100 160 88.4 2.5 7 71 2.8 8 81 3.2 9 92 3.6 10 103
1.2 120 161 83.6 3.0 9 86 3.5 10 98 3.9 12 110 4.4 13 124
-2.7 140 161 79.5 3.7 11 100 4.2 12 114 4.7 14 130 5.3 16 146
-6.7 160 161 75.7 4.3 13 116 4.9 15 132 5.6 17 149 6.3 20 169
-10.7 180 161 72.2 5.0 16 131 5.7 18 150 6.5 21 170 7.4 23 192
-14.6 200 161 68.5 5.8 18 147 6.6 21 168 7.6 24 191 8.6 28 217
-18.6 220 162 64.0 6.7 22 163 7.6 25 187 8.7 29 214 10.0 33 244
-22.5 240 162 60.1 7.6 26 181 8.8 30 208 10.1 34 238 11.6 39 273
-24.5 250 162 58.3 8.2 28 190 9.4 32 219 10.8 37 251 12.5 43 288
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
21.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2 23 0.9 2 26 0.9 2 27 0.9 2 28
17.1 40 160 96.0 1.5 4 46 1.7 5 51 1.8 5 54 1.9 5 56
13.1 60 160 96.0 2.3 7 69 2.6 7 77 2.7 8 81 2.8 8 84
9.2 80 160 92.4 3.1 9 92 3.5 10 103 3.7 11 108 3.8 11 112
5.2 100 160 88.4 4.0 12 115 4.5 13 129 4.8 14 137 4.9 14 141
1.2 120 161 83.6 5.0 15 139 5.6 17 156 5.9 18 166 6.1 18 171
-2.7 140 161 79.5 6.0 18 164 6.8 20 185 7.2 22 196 7.4 23 203
-6.7 160 161 75.7 7.1 22 191 8.1 25 215 8.6 27 228 8.9 28 236
-10.7 180 161 72.2 8.4 26 218 9.5 30 246 10.1 32 262 10.5 33 272
-14.6 200 161 68.5 9.8 32 246 11.2 36 280 11.9 39 299 12.4 40 311
-18.6 220 162 64.0 11.4 38 278 13.1 44 318 14.0 47 340 14.6 49 354
-22.5 240 162 60.1 13.3 45 312 15.4 53 360 16.7 57 387 17.4 60 405
-24.5 250 162 58.3 14.4 50 331 16.8 58 383 18.2 64 414 19.1 67 433
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 6d. Type III Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 94.6 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 160 91.3 0.5 1 15 0.6 2 17 0.6 2 19 0.7 2 21
27.1 40 160 88.0 1.0 3 29 1.2 3 34 1.3 4 38 1.5 4 43
23.1 60 160 84.9 1.6 4 44 1.8 5 50 2.0 6 57 2.3 6 64
19.2 80 160 81.9 2.1 6 59 2.4 7 67 2.8 8 76 3.1 9 86
15.2 100 160 79.0 2.8 8 74 3.1 9 84 3.6 11 96 4.0 12 108
11.2 120 161 75.2 3.4 10 89 3.9 12 102 4.4 13 116 5.0 15 131
7.3 140 161 71.7 4.1 13 105 4.7 14 120 5.3 16 136 6.1 19 154
3.3 160 161 68.2 4.9 15 121 5.6 18 138 6.3 20 157 7.2 23 179
-0.7 180 161 65.1 5.7 18 137 6.5 21 157 7.5 24 180 8.5 28 205
-4.6 200 161 62.2 6.6 22 154 7.6 25 177 8.7 29 203 10.0 33 232
-8.6 220 162 58.5 7.6 25 172 8.8 30 198 10.1 34 228 11.6 39 262
-12.5 240 162 55.4 8.7 30 191 10.1 35 221 11.7 40 254 13.6 47 294
-14.5 250 162 53.9 9.3 32 201 10.9 38 233 12.6 44 269 14.7 52 312
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 94.6 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
31.0 20 160 91.3 0.8 2 24 0.9 2 26 0.9 3 28 1.0 3 29
27.1 40 160 88.0 1.6 5 48 1.8 5 54 2.0 6 56 2.0 6 59
23.1 60 160 84.9 2.5 7 72 2.9 8 81 3.0 9 85 3.1 9 88
19.2 80 160 81.9 3.5 10 97 3.9 12 109 4.2 12 115 4.3 13 119
15.2 100 160 79.0 4.5 14 122 5.1 15 137 5.4 16 146 5.6 17 151
11.2 120 161 75.2 5.6 17 148 6.4 19 167 6.8 21 178 7.0 21 184
7.3 140 161 71.7 6.9 21 175 7.8 24 198 8.3 26 211 8.6 27 219
3.3 160 161 68.2 8.2 26 203 9.4 30 231 10.0 32 247 10.4 33 257
-0.7 180 161 65.1 9.7 32 234 11.2 36 267 12.0 39 286 12.5 40 298
-4.6 200 161 62.2 11.5 38 266 13.2 44 306 14.2 47 329 14.9 50 343
-8.6 220 162 58.5 13.5 46 301 15.7 53 349 17.0 58 377 17.8 61 396
-12.5 240 162 55.4 15.9 55 342 18.7 66 401 20.5 72 436 21.6 76 459
-14.5 250 162 53.9 17.3 61 364 20.6 73 430 22.6 81 471 24.0 86 497
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 6e. Type III Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 81.4 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 160 78.7 0.6 2 16 0.7 2 18 0.8 2 20 0.9 2 23
37.1 40 160 76.1 1.2 3 31 1.4 4 36 1.6 4 41 1.8 5 46
33.1 60 160 73.6 1.9 5 47 2.1 6 54 2.4 7 62 2.7 8 70
29.2 80 160 71.3 2.5 8 64 2.9 9 73 3.3 10 83 3.8 11 94
25.2 100 160 69.0 3.3 10 79 3.7 11 91 4.3 13 104 4.9 15 118
21.2 120 161 65.8 4.0 12 96 4.6 14 110 5.3 16 126 6.0 19 144
17.3 140 161 62.8 4.9 15 113 5.6 18 130 6.4 20 149 7.4 23 170
13.3 160 161 60.1 5.8 18 130 6.7 21 150 7.7 25 172 8.8 28 198
9.3 180 161 57.5 6.8 22 148 7.8 26 171 9.1 30 198 10.5 34 228
5.4 200 161 55.0 7.9 26 167 9.2 31 194 10.6 36 224 12.3 42 260
1.4 220 162 51.9 9.1 31 187 10.6 37 218 12.4 43 253 14.5 50 295
-2.5 240 162 49.2 10.6 37 209 12.4 44 244 14.5 52 286 17.2 61 336
-4.5 250 162 47.9 11.3 40 220 13.3 48 259 15.8 57 303 18.8 68 359
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 81.4 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
41.0 20 160 78.7 1.0 3 26 1.1 3 29 1.2 3 31 1.2 3 32
37.1 40 160 76.1 2.0 6 52 2.3 6 59 2.4 7 63 2.5 7 65
33.1 60 160 73.6 3.1 9 79 3.5 10 89 3.7 11 95 3.9 11 99
29.2 80 160 71.3 4.3 13 107 4.8 14 121 5.2 15 129 5.4 16 134
25.2 100 160 69.0 5.5 17 135 6.3 19 153 6.7 20 164 7.0 21 171
21.2 120 161 65.8 6.9 21 164 7.9 24 187 8.5 26 201 8.8 27 209
17.3 140 161 62.8 8.4 27 195 9.7 31 224 10.4 33 240 10.9 34 251
13.3 160 161 60.1 10.2 33 228 11.8 38 263 12.7 41 284 13.3 43 297
9.3 180 161 57.5 12.1 40 263 14.2 47 307 15.4 51 332 16.1 54 348
5.4 200 161 55.0 14.4 49 302 17.0 58 355 18.6 63 387 19.6 67 407
1.4 220 162 51.9 17.1 60 347 20.6 72 413 22.7 80 454 24.1 85 481
-2.5 240 162 49.2 20.6 74 400 25.4 92 486 28.6 105 544 30.9 114 584
-4.5 250 162 47.9 22.8 83 431 28.6 106 533 32.9 123 606 36.0 136 659
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 6f. Type III Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/570

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 75.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 160 72.7 0.6 2 16 0.7 2 19 0.8 2 21 1.0 3 24
42.1 40 160 70.3 1.3 4 33 1.5 4 38 1.7 5 43 2.0 6 49
38.1 60 160 68.0 2.0 6 50 2.3 7 57 2.7 8 65 3.0 9 74
34.2 80 160 65.9 2.8 8 67 3.2 10 76 3.7 11 88 4.2 13 100
30.2 100 160 63.9 3.6 11 83 4.1 13 96 4.7 14 110 5.4 17 126
26.2 120 161 61.0 4.5 14 101 5.1 16 116 5.9 18 133 6.8 21 153
22.3 140 161 58.4 5.4 17 119 6.2 20 137 7.2 23 158 8.3 26 182
18.3 160 161 55.9 6.4 21 137 7.4 24 159 8.6 28 184 10.0 32 212
14.3 180 161 53.6 7.5 25 157 8.8 29 182 10.2 34 211 11.9 39 245
10.4 200 161 51.3 8.8 30 177 10.3 35 206 12.0 41 240 14.1 48 281
6.4 220 162 48.5 10.2 35 199 12.0 42 233 14.1 49 273 16.7 58 322
2.5 240 162 46.0 11.9 42 223 14.0 50 263 16.7 60 310 20.0 72 370
0.5 250 162 44.8 12.8 46 236 15.2 55 279 18.2 66 331 22.1 81 399
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 75.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
46.0 20 160 72.7 1.1 3 28 1.2 4 31 1.3 4 34 1.4 4 35
42.1 40 160 70.3 2.2 6 56 2.5 7 64 2.7 8 68 2.8 8 70
38.1 60 160 68.0 3.5 10 84 4.0 12 96 4.2 12 103 4.4 13 107
34.2 80 160 65.9 4.8 14 114 5.5 16 130 5.9 18 140 6.1 18 146
30.2 100 160 63.9 6.2 19 144 7.1 22 166 7.7 24 178 8.0 25 186
26.2 120 161 61.0 7.8 24 176 9.0 28 203 9.7 30 219 10.1 32 229
22.3 140 161 58.4 9.6 30 210 11.1 36 244 12.0 38 263 12.6 40 275
18.3 160 161 55.9 11.6 38 246 13.6 44 288 14.7 48 313 15.5 51 328
14.3 180 161 53.6 13.9 46 286 16.5 55 338 18.0 60 369 19.0 64 389
10.4 200 161 51.3 16.6 57 331 20.0 69 396 22.1 76 436 23.5 82 463
6.4 220 162 48.5 20.0 71 384 24.7 88 468 27.8 100 524 30.0 108 562
2.5 240 162 46.0 24.6 90 450 31.7 118 570 37.3 142 661 41.8 162 733
0.5 250 162 44.8 27.7 103 493 37.1 141 645 43.7 169 750 43.6 170 758
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

5.4.8 Type I Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 1. Type I Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 1.7 15 0.6 1.9 16 0.6 2.1 18 0.7 2.4 20
-12.9 40 210 90.7 1.0 3.4 29 1.1 3.9 32 1.3 4.3 36 1.4 4.8 40
-16.9 60 210 90.7 1.5 5.3 43 1.7 5.9 48 1.9 6.7 54 2.1 7.4 60
-20.8 80 210 90.7 2.0 7.2 57 2.3 8.1 64 2.6 9.1 72 2.8 10.1 80
-24.8 100 211 90.7 2.6 9.2 71 2.9 10.4 80 3.2 11.7 90 3.6 13.0 100
-28.8 120 211 90.7 3.1 11.4 86 3.5 12.8 97 3.9 14.4 108 4.3 16.0 120
-32.7 140 211 90.7 3.7 13.6 101 4.1 15.4 113 4.6 17.2 127 5.1 19.2 141
-36.7 160 206 90.7 4.2 15.8 115 4.7 17.9 129 5.3 20.0 145 5.9 22.3 161
-40.7 180 197 88.2 4.7 17.9 128 5.3 20.2 144 5.9 22.7 162 6.6 25.3 180
-44.6 200 187 82.4 5.2 20.0 141 5.9 22.6 159 6.6 25.3 178 7.3 28.3 198
-48.6 220 177 76.3 5.7 22.1 154 6.5 25.0 173 7.3 28.1 195 8.1 31.5 217
-52.5 240 167 70.9 6.3 24.4 166 7.2 27.7 188 8.0 31.2 211 9.0 34.9 236
-54.5 250 162 68.3 6.6 25.6 173 7.5 29.0 196 8.5 32.8 220 9.5 36.8 247
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 2.6 22 0.8 2.9 24 0.9 3.0 25 0.9 3.1 26
-12.9 40 210 90.7 1.5 5.3 44 1.7 5.9 49 1.8 6.2 51 1.8 6.3 52
-16.9 60 210 90.7 2.3 8.2 66 2.6 9.0 73 2.7 9.5 76 2.8 9.7 78
-20.8 80 210 90.7 3.1 11.2 88 3.5 12.3 97 3.6 13.0 102 3.7 13.3 105
-24.8 100 211 90.7 4.0 14.4 110 4.4 15.9 122 4.6 16.6 128 4.7 17.1 131
-28.8 120 211 90.7 4.8 17.7 133 5.3 19.6 147 5.6 20.5 154 5.7 21.1 158
-32.7 140 211 90.7 5.7 21.2 156 6.3 23.5 172 6.6 24.7 181 6.8 25.4 186
-36.7 160 206 90.7 6.5 24.8 179 7.2 27.4 197 7.6 28.8 207 7.8 29.6 213
-40.7 180 197 88.2 7.3 28.1 200 8.1 31.1 221 8.5 32.7 232 8.7 33.7 239
-44.6 200 187 82.4 8.1 31.4 220 9.0 34.8 244 9.5 36.7 257 9.7 37.8 264
-48.6 220 177 76.3 9.0 35.0 241 10.0 38.9 268 10.6 41.0 282 10.9 42.3 291
-52.5 240 167 70.9 10.0 39.0 264 11.2 43.5 293 11.8 45.9 310 12.2 47.4 319
-54.5 250 162 68.3 10.6 41.1 275 11.8 46.0 307 12.5 48.6 324 12.9 50.2 335
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 1a. Type I Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 1.7 15 0.6 1.9 16 0.6 2.2 18 0.7 2.4 20
-2.9 40 210 90.7 1.0 3.5 29 1.1 4.0 33 1.3 4.5 37 1.4 5.0 41
-6.9 60 210 90.7 1.5 5.4 44 1.7 6.1 49 1.9 6.9 55 2.1 7.6 61
-10.8 80 210 90.7 2.1 7.4 58 2.3 8.4 66 2.6 9.4 73 2.9 10.5 82
-14.8 100 211 90.7 2.6 9.5 73 2.9 10.8 82 3.3 12.1 92 3.6 13.4 102
-18.8 120 211 90.7 3.1 11.7 88 3.5 13.3 99 4.0 14.9 111 4.4 16.5 123
-22.7 140 211 90.7 3.7 14.1 103 4.2 15.9 116 4.7 17.8 130 5.2 19.9 144
-26.7 160 206 89.3 4.3 16.4 117 4.8 18.6 132 5.4 20.8 148 6.0 23.2 166
-30.7 180 197 83.5 4.8 18.7 132 5.4 21.1 148 6.1 23.7 166 6.7 26.5 185
-34.6 200 187 77.9 5.3 21.0 145 6.0 23.7 163 6.8 26.7 183 7.5 29.8 204
-38.6 220 177 71.9 5.9 23.4 158 6.7 26.5 178 7.5 29.8 200 8.4 33.4 224
-42.5 240 167 67.0 6.6 25.9 171 7.5 29.5 194 8.4 33.2 218 9.4 37.3 244
-44.5 250 162 64.6 6.9 27.3 178 7.8 31.0 201 8.9 35.0 227 10.0 39.4 255
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 2.7 23 0.9 3.0 25 0.9 3.1 26 0.9 3.2 27
-2.9 40 210 90.7 1.6 5.5 45 1.7 6.1 49 1.8 6.4 52 1.9 6.5 54
-6.9 60 210 90.7 2.4 8.5 68 2.6 9.3 74 2.7 9.8 78 2.8 10.1 80
-10.8 80 210 90.7 3.2 11.6 90 3.5 12.8 99 3.7 13.4 104 3.8 13.8 108
-14.8 100 211 90.7 4.0 14.9 113 4.4 16.4 125 4.7 17.3 131 4.8 17.7 135
-18.8 120 211 90.7 4.9 18.3 137 5.4 20.3 151 5.7 21.3 158 5.8 21.9 163
-22.7 140 211 90.7 5.8 22.0 160 6.4 24.4 177 6.7 25.6 186 6.9 26.4 191
-26.7 160 206 89.3 6.6 25.8 183 7.3 28.5 203 7.7 30.0 213 7.9 30.9 220
-30.7 180 197 83.5 7.5 29.4 205 8.3 32.6 227 8.7 34.3 239 9.0 35.3 246
-34.6 200 187 77.9 8.4 33.2 227 9.3 36.8 252 9.8 38.8 265 10.1 40.0 273
-38.6 220 177 71.9 9.4 37.3 249 10.5 41.5 278 11.0 43.8 293 11.4 45.2 302
-42.5 240 167 67.0 10.5 41.8 273 11.8 46.8 305 12.5 49.6 322 12.9 51.2 332
-44.5 250 162 64.6 11.2 44.3 285 12.5 49.7 319 13.3 52.7 338 13.7 54.5 349
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 1b. Type I Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 1.8 15 0.6 2.0 17 0.6 2.2 19 0.7 2.5 21
7.1 40 210 90.7 1.0 3.6 30 1.2 4.1 34 1.3 4.6 37 1.4 5.1 42
3.1 60 210 90.7 1.5 5.6 44 1.7 6.3 50 1.9 7.1 56 2.2 7.9 63
-0.8 80 210 90.7 2.1 7.7 59 2.3 8.7 67 2.6 9.7 75 2.9 10.8 83
-4.8 100 211 90.7 2.6 9.8 74 3.0 11.1 84 3.3 12.5 94 3.7 13.9 105
-8.8 120 211 90.7 3.2 12.1 90 3.6 13.7 101 4.0 15.4 113 4.5 17.1 126
-12.7 140 211 88.1 3.8 14.6 105 4.2 16.5 119 4.8 18.5 133 5.3 20.6 148
-16.7 160 206 83.5 4.4 17.2 121 4.9 19.5 137 5.5 21.8 153 6.2 24.4 171
-20.7 180 197 78.5 5.0 19.8 135 5.6 22.4 153 6.3 25.2 171 7.0 28.1 191
-24.6 200 187 73.5 5.6 22.4 149 6.3 25.3 169 7.1 28.5 189 7.9 31.9 211
-28.6 220 177 68.0 6.2 25.1 163 7.1 28.5 185 7.9 32.1 207 8.9 36.0 232
-32.5 240 167 63.1 6.9 28.0 177 7.9 31.8 200 8.9 36.0 226 10.0 40.6 254
-34.5 250 162 60.7 7.3 29.5 184 8.3 33.6 209 9.4 38.1 236 10.6 43.0 265
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 2.8 23 0.9 3.1 25 0.9 3.2 27 0.9 3.3 27
7.1 40 210 90.7 1.6 5.7 46 1.7 6.3 51 1.8 6.6 53 1.9 6.8 54
3.1 60 210 90.7 2.4 8.7 69 2.6 9.6 76 2.8 10.1 80 2.9 10.4 82
-0.8 80 210 90.7 3.2 12.0 93 3.6 13.2 102 3.7 13.9 107 3.8 14.3 110
-4.8 100 211 90.7 4.1 15.4 116 4.5 17.0 128 4.7 17.9 134 4.9 18.4 138
-8.8 120 211 90.7 5.0 19.0 140 5.5 21.0 155 5.8 22.1 162 5.9 22.7 167
-12.7 140 211 88.1 5.9 22.9 165 6.5 25.4 182 6.8 26.7 191 7.0 27.5 197
-16.7 160 206 83.5 6.8 27.1 189 7.6 30.1 210 8.0 31.6 220 8.2 32.6 227
-20.7 180 197 78.5 7.8 31.3 213 8.7 34.8 236 9.1 36.7 249 9.4 37.8 256
-24.6 200 187 73.5 8.8 35.6 236 9.8 39.7 262 10.4 41.9 276 10.7 43.2 285
-28.6 220 177 68.0 10.0 40.4 259 11.1 45.1 290 11.8 47.8 306 12.1 49.3 316
-32.5 240 167 63.1 11.2 45.6 285 12.6 51.3 319 13.4 54.5 338 13.9 56.4 350
-34.5 250 162 60.7 12.0 48.5 298 13.5 54.8 335 14.4 58.3 356 14.9 60.5 368
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 1c. Type I Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 210 90.7 0.5 1.8 15 0.6 2.1 17 0.6 2.3 19 0.7 2.6 21
17.1 40 210 90.7 1.0 3.8 30 1.2 4.2 34 1.3 4.7 38 1.4 5.3 43
13.1 60 210 90.7 1.6 5.8 46 1.8 6.5 51 2.0 7.3 58 2.2 8.1 64
9.2 80 210 90.7 2.1 7.9 61 2.4 8.9 68 2.7 10.0 77 3.0 11.1 85
5.2 100 211 89.0 2.7 10.2 76 3.0 11.5 86 3.4 12.9 96 3.7 14.4 107
1.2 120 211 85.2 3.3 12.7 92 3.7 14.4 104 4.1 16.1 117 4.6 18.0 130
-2.7 140 211 80.6 3.9 15.6 109 4.4 17.6 123 5.0 19.8 138 5.6 22.1 154
-6.7 160 206 76.6 4.6 18.7 126 5.2 21.2 142 5.9 23.8 159 6.6 26.6 178
-10.7 180 197 72.4 5.3 21.7 141 6.0 24.6 160 6.8 27.8 180 7.6 31.1 201
-14.6 200 187 68.6 6.0 24.7 156 6.8 28.1 176 7.7 31.7 199 8.6 35.6 223
-18.6 220 177 63.6 6.7 27.8 171 7.7 31.7 193 8.7 35.8 218 9.7 40.4 245
-22.5 240 167 59.1 7.5 31.1 185 8.6 35.5 210 9.7 40.3 238 11.0 45.7 269
-24.5 250 162 56.9 8.0 32.8 192 9.1 37.6 220 10.3 42.8 249 11.7 48.6 281
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 210 90.7 0.8 2.9 24 0.9 3.1 26 0.9 3.3 27 0.9 3.4 28
17.1 40 210 90.7 1.6 5.9 47 1.8 6.5 52 1.9 6.8 54 1.9 7.0 56
13.1 60 210 90.7 2.4 9.0 71 2.7 10.0 78 2.8 10.5 82 2.9 10.8 84
9.2 80 210 90.7 3.3 12.4 95 3.6 13.7 104 3.8 14.4 110 3.9 14.8 113
5.2 100 211 89.0 4.2 16.0 119 4.6 17.6 132 4.8 18.6 138 5.0 19.1 142
1.2 120 211 85.2 5.1 20.0 144 5.7 22.1 160 5.9 23.3 168 6.1 23.9 173
-2.7 140 211 80.6 6.2 24.6 171 6.8 27.3 190 7.2 28.7 199 7.4 29.6 205
-6.7 160 206 76.6 7.3 29.7 198 8.1 33.0 220 8.6 34.8 232 8.8 35.9 239
-10.7 180 197 72.4 8.5 34.8 224 9.4 38.8 249 10.0 41.0 263 10.3 42.3 271
-14.6 200 187 68.6 9.6 39.9 249 10.8 44.7 279 11.4 47.3 294 11.8 48.9 304
-18.6 220 177 63.6 11.0 45.5 275 12.3 51.2 309 13.1 54.4 327 13.5 56.3 338
-22.5 240 167 59.1 12.5 51.7 303 14.1 58.7 342 15.0 62.6 364 15.6 65.1 377
-24.5 250 162 56.9 13.3 55.2 318 15.1 63.0 360 16.2 67.4 384 16.9 70.2 399
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 1d. Type I Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 210 90.4 0.5 1.9 15 0.6 2.1 18 0.7 2.4 20 0.7 2.7 22
27.1 40 210 87.4 1.1 3.9 31 1.2 4.4 35 1.3 5.0 39 1.5 5.5 44
23.1 60 210 84.4 1.6 6.2 47 1.8 7.0 53 2.1 7.8 59 2.3 8.7 66
19.2 80 210 81.6 2.3 8.7 64 2.6 9.8 72 2.9 11.0 81 3.2 12.3 90
15.2 100 211 78.9 2.9 11.4 81 3.3 12.9 91 3.7 14.5 102 4.1 16.2 114
11.2 120 211 76.2 3.7 14.6 98 4.1 16.5 111 4.6 18.5 125 5.2 20.8 139
7.3 140 211 72.4 4.5 18.1 117 5.1 20.6 132 5.7 23.2 149 6.4 26.0 166
3.3 160 206 68.9 5.3 22.0 136 6.0 25.0 154 6.8 28.2 173 7.6 31.7 194
-0.7 180 197 65.2 6.2 25.8 153 7.0 29.3 173 7.9 33.2 196 8.9 37.4 220
-4.6 200 187 61.9 7.0 29.5 169 8.0 33.6 192 9.0 38.1 217 10.2 43.1 245
-8.6 220 177 58.0 7.9 33.2 185 9.0 38.0 211 10.2 43.3 239 11.6 49.2 271
-12.5 240 167 54.4 8.8 37.2 201 10.1 42.7 230 11.5 48.8 261 13.1 55.8 297
-14.5 250 162 52.6 9.3 39.2 209 10.7 45.1 239 12.2 51.7 273 14.0 59.3 311
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 210 90.4 0.8 2.9 24 0.9 3.2 26 0.9 3.4 28 1.0 3.5 29
27.1 40 210 87.4 1.6 6.1 49 1.8 6.8 54 1.9 7.1 56 2.0 7.3 58
23.1 60 210 84.4 2.6 9.7 73 2.8 10.7 81 3.0 11.3 86 3.1 11.6 88
19.2 80 210 81.6 3.5 13.6 100 3.9 15.1 110 4.1 15.9 116 4.2 16.4 119
15.2 100 211 78.9 4.6 18.1 127 5.1 20.1 141 5.4 21.2 148 5.6 21.8 152
11.2 120 211 76.2 5.8 23.1 155 6.4 25.8 173 6.8 27.2 182 7.0 28.0 188
7.3 140 211 72.4 7.1 29.1 186 7.9 32.4 207 8.4 34.3 219 8.7 35.4 225
3.3 160 206 68.9 8.6 35.6 217 9.6 39.9 243 10.1 42.3 257 10.5 43.7 265
-0.7 180 197 65.2 10.0 42.1 247 11.3 47.5 278 12.0 50.4 294 12.4 52.2 304
-4.6 200 187 61.9 11.5 48.8 276 13.0 55.2 312 13.9 58.8 331 14.4 61.0 343
-8.6 220 177 58.0 13.2 55.9 306 15.0 63.8 347 16.0 68.2 371 16.7 71.0 385
-12.5 240 167 54.4 15.0 63.9 338 17.3 73.6 387 18.6 79.3 415 19.4 82.9 433
-14.5 250 162 52.6 16.1 68.3 356 18.6 79.3 409 20.2 85.8 440 21.1 90.0 460
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 1e. Type I Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 80.1 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 210 77.7 0.6 2.4 17 0.7 2.7 20 0.8 3.0 22 0.9 3.3 24
37.1 40 210 75.3 1.3 5.0 35 1.5 5.6 40 1.7 6.3 44 1.9 7.1 50
33.1 60 210 72.9 2.0 7.8 54 2.3 8.9 60 2.6 10.0 68 2.9 11.2 76
29.2 80 210 70.7 2.8 11.1 72 3.2 12.6 82 3.6 14.2 92 4.1 15.9 103
25.2 100 211 68.6 3.7 14.7 92 4.2 16.7 104 4.7 18.8 117 5.3 21.2 132
21.2 120 211 66.5 4.6 18.8 112 5.3 21.4 128 5.9 24.2 144 6.7 27.3 163
17.3 140 211 63.3 5.7 23.6 135 6.5 26.9 153 7.3 30.5 174 8.3 34.5 196
13.3 160 206 60.4 6.8 28.8 157 7.8 32.9 179 8.9 37.5 204 10.0 42.6 231
9.3 180 197 57.5 7.9 33.9 178 9.1 38.8 203 10.3 44.3 231 11.8 50.6 263
5.4 200 187 54.7 9.0 38.7 197 10.3 44.5 225 11.8 51.0 258 13.5 58.5 294
1.4 220 177 51.4 10.1 43.7 215 11.7 50.4 248 13.4 58.0 284 15.4 66.9 326
-2.5 240 167 48.3 11.3 48.8 234 13.1 56.5 269 15.1 65.5 311 17.6 76.2 359
-4.5 250 162 46.9 11.9 51.4 243 13.8 59.8 281 16.1 69.5 324 18.8 81.2 376
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 80.1 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 210 77.7 1.0 3.7 27 1.1 4.1 30 1.2 4.4 32 1.2 4.5 33
37.1 40 210 75.3 2.1 7.9 56 2.3 8.8 62 2.4 9.2 65 2.5 9.5 67
33.1 60 210 72.9 3.2 12.5 85 3.6 14.0 95 3.8 14.8 100 3.9 15.2 103
29.2 80 210 70.7 4.5 17.8 116 5.1 19.9 129 5.4 21.0 137 5.5 21.7 141
25.2 100 211 68.6 5.9 23.8 148 6.7 26.7 166 7.1 28.3 176 7.3 29.2 181
21.2 120 211 66.5 7.5 30.7 183 8.5 34.6 205 9.0 36.7 218 9.3 38.0 225
17.3 140 211 63.3 9.4 39.0 221 10.6 44.1 249 11.2 47.0 265 11.7 48.7 275
13.3 160 206 60.4 11.4 48.4 261 13.0 55.1 297 13.8 58.9 316 14.4 61.2 328
9.3 180 197 57.5 13.4 57.8 300 15.4 66.3 342 16.5 71.2 367 17.2 74.2 381
5.4 200 187 54.7 15.5 67.2 337 17.9 77.8 387 19.3 84.0 416 20.2 87.9 435
1.4 220 177 51.4 17.9 77.5 375 20.9 90.7 435 22.7 98.7 471 23.8 103.9 494
-2.5 240 167 48.3 20.6 89.3 417 24.4 106.4 491 26.9 117.3 537 28.5 124.6 567
-4.5 250 162 46.9 22.1 95.9 440 26.6 115.8 523 29.6 128.9 577 31.7 138.1 614
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 1f. Type I Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 73.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 210 71.6 0.7 2.7 19 0.8 3.1 21 0.9 3.5 24 1.0 3.9 27
42.1 40 210 69.4 1.5 5.7 38 1.7 6.5 44 1.9 7.3 49 2.1 8.2 55
38.1 60 210 67.3 2.3 9.1 58 2.7 10.3 66 3.0 11.6 74 3.4 13.1 84
34.2 80 210 65.3 3.2 12.8 79 3.7 14.6 90 4.2 16.5 102 4.7 18.6 114
30.2 100 211 63.5 4.2 17.1 101 4.8 19.5 114 5.5 22.1 130 6.2 24.9 147
26.2 120 211 61.6 5.3 21.9 123 6.1 25.0 141 6.9 28.5 160 7.8 32.3 181
22.3 140 211 58.8 6.6 27.7 148 7.6 31.7 170 8.6 36.2 193 9.8 41.2 220
18.3 160 206 56.2 8.0 34.0 174 9.1 39.1 200 10.5 44.8 228 12.0 51.3 260
14.3 180 197 53.5 9.3 40.1 197 10.7 46.3 227 12.3 53.3 260 14.1 61.3 299
10.4 200 187 51.0 10.6 45.9 219 12.2 53.1 253 14.1 61.4 291 16.3 71.2 335
6.4 220 177 48.0 11.9 51.8 239 13.8 60.2 278 16.0 69.9 321 18.6 81.7 372
2.5 240 167 45.1 13.3 57.8 260 15.5 67.5 303 18.1 79.1 352 21.3 93.3 412
0.5 250 162 43.8 14.0 60.9 270 16.4 71.4 315 19.2 84.0 368 22.8 99.8 433
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 73.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 210 71.6 1.2 4.3 30 1.3 4.8 34 1.4 5.1 36 1.4 5.3 37
42.1 40 210 69.4 2.4 9.2 61 2.7 10.3 69 2.8 10.9 73 2.9 11.3 75
38.1 60 210 67.3 3.8 14.7 94 4.2 16.5 106 4.5 17.5 112 4.6 18.1 116
34.2 80 210 65.3 5.3 21.0 128 6.0 23.6 145 6.3 25.0 153 6.5 25.9 159
30.2 100 211 63.5 7.0 28.2 165 7.9 31.8 186 8.4 33.9 198 8.7 35.1 205
26.2 120 211 61.6 8.9 36.6 205 10.1 41.6 232 10.8 44.4 248 11.2 46.1 257
22.3 140 211 58.8 11.1 47.0 250 12.7 53.7 285 13.6 57.6 305 14.2 60.0 317
18.3 160 206 56.2 13.7 58.9 298 15.8 68.1 342 17.0 73.4 368 17.8 76.7 384
14.3 180 197 53.5 16.3 71.0 344 19.0 82.8 399 20.6 89.9 432 21.6 94.4 452
10.4 200 187 51.0 19.0 83.1 389 22.4 98.1 455 24.4 107.3 496 25.7 113.3 522
6.4 220 177 48.0 21.9 96.3 436 26.3 115.6 518 29.0 128.0 569 30.8 136.4 603
2.5 240 167 45.1 25.5 111.9 488 31.3 138.1 592 35.4 156.6 663 38.3 170.2 713
0.5 250 162 43.8 27.6 120.9 518 34.6 152.4 639 40.0 176.6 728 44.2 196.0 796
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.4.9 Type II Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 2. Type II Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1.4 14 0.5 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 17 0.7 2.0 19
-12.9 40 185 90.7 0.9 2.8 27 1.1 3.2 30 1.2 3.6 34 1.3 4.0 38
-16.9 60 185 90.7 1.4 4.3 40 1.6 4.9 45 1.8 5.5 51 2.0 6.1 57
-20.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 5.9 54 2.1 6.7 60 2.4 7.5 68 2.7 8.4 75
-24.8 100 186 90.7 2.4 7.5 67 2.7 8.5 75 3.0 9.6 84 3.4 10.7 94
-28.8 120 186 90.7 2.9 9.2 80 3.2 10.5 90 3.6 11.8 101 4.1 13.1 113
-32.7 140 186 90.7 3.4 11.0 93 3.8 12.5 106 4.3 14.1 118 4.8 15.7 132
-36.7 160 186 90.7 3.9 12.9 107 4.4 14.6 121 4.9 16.5 136 5.5 18.4 151
-40.7 180 187 87.3 4.4 14.9 121 5.0 16.9 137 5.6 19.1 154 6.3 21.3 171
-44.6 200 187 82.4 5.0 17.2 135 5.6 19.5 153 6.3 22.0 172 7.1 24.6 192
-48.6 220 177 76.3 5.6 19.5 149 6.3 22.2 169 7.1 25.0 190 7.9 28.0 213
-52.5 240 167 70.9 6.2 21.8 162 7.0 24.8 184 7.9 28.0 207 8.8 31.5 232
-54.5 250 162 68.3 6.5 23.0 168 7.3 26.2 191 8.3 29.6 215 9.3 33.3 242
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2.2 21 0.8 2.4 23 0.8 2.5 24 0.9 2.6 25
-12.9 40 185 90.7 1.5 4.4 42 1.6 4.9 46 1.7 5.2 49 1.7 5.3 50
-16.9 60 185 90.7 2.2 6.8 63 2.4 7.5 69 2.6 7.9 73 2.6 8.2 75
-20.8 80 186 90.7 3.0 9.3 83 3.3 10.3 93 3.4 10.8 97 3.5 11.2 100
-24.8 100 186 90.7 3.7 11.9 104 4.1 13.2 116 4.3 13.9 122 4.5 14.3 125
-28.8 120 186 90.7 4.5 14.6 126 5.0 16.2 139 5.3 17.1 146 5.4 17.6 151
-32.7 140 186 90.7 5.3 17.5 147 5.9 19.4 163 6.2 20.4 171 6.4 21.1 176
-36.7 160 186 90.7 6.1 20.5 169 6.8 22.8 187 7.1 24.0 197 7.4 24.7 203
-40.7 180 187 87.3 7.0 23.8 191 7.7 26.4 212 8.2 27.9 223 8.4 28.7 230
-44.6 200 187 82.4 7.9 27.5 215 8.8 30.6 238 9.3 32.3 251 9.5 33.3 259
-48.6 220 177 76.3 8.9 31.3 237 9.9 35.0 264 10.4 36.9 279 10.8 38.1 288
-52.5 240 167 70.9 9.9 35.3 259 11.0 39.5 290 11.7 41.8 306 12.1 43.2 316
-54.5 250 162 68.3 10.4 37.4 271 11.7 42.0 303 12.4 44.5 321 12.8 46.1 331
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 2a. Type II Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1.4 14 0.5 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 17 0.7 2.0 20
-2.9 40 185 90.7 0.9 2.9 27 1.1 3.3 31 1.2 3.7 34 1.3 4.1 39
-6.9 60 185 90.7 1.4 4.4 41 1.6 5.0 46 1.8 5.7 52 2.0 6.3 58
-10.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 6.1 54 2.2 6.9 61 2.4 7.7 69 2.7 8.6 77
-14.8 100 186 90.7 2.4 7.7 68 2.7 8.8 77 3.0 9.9 86 3.4 11.0 96
-18.8 120 186 90.7 2.9 9.5 82 3.3 10.8 92 3.7 12.1 103 4.1 13.6 115
-22.7 140 186 90.7 3.4 11.4 95 3.9 12.9 108 4.3 14.5 121 4.8 16.2 135
-26.7 160 186 87.5 3.9 13.4 109 4.5 15.2 123 5.0 17.1 139 5.6 19.1 155
-30.7 180 187 82.6 4.5 15.6 124 5.1 17.7 140 5.7 19.9 157 6.4 22.3 176
-34.6 200 187 77.9 5.1 18.1 139 5.8 20.6 157 6.5 23.2 176 7.3 26.0 198
-38.6 220 177 71.9 5.8 20.7 153 6.5 23.6 173 7.4 26.6 195 8.3 29.9 219
-42.5 240 167 67.0 6.4 23.3 166 7.3 26.5 189 8.2 30.0 213 9.3 33.9 239
-44.5 250 162 64.6 6.8 24.6 173 7.7 28.1 196 8.7 31.8 222 9.8 36.0 250
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2.2 21 0.8 2.5 24 0.9 2.6 25 0.9 2.7 25
-2.9 40 185 90.7 1.5 4.6 43 1.6 5.1 47 1.7 5.3 49 1.8 5.5 51
-6.9 60 185 90.7 2.2 7.0 64 2.5 7.8 71 2.6 8.2 74 2.7 8.4 77
-10.8 80 186 90.7 3.0 9.6 85 3.3 10.6 94 3.5 11.2 99 3.6 11.5 102
-14.8 100 186 90.7 3.8 12.3 107 4.2 13.6 118 4.4 14.3 124 4.5 14.8 128
-18.8 120 186 90.7 4.6 15.1 128 5.1 16.8 142 5.3 17.7 150 5.5 18.2 154
-22.7 140 186 90.7 5.4 18.1 150 6.0 20.1 166 6.3 21.2 176 6.5 21.8 181
-26.7 160 186 87.5 6.2 21.3 173 6.9 23.7 192 7.3 25.0 202 7.5 25.7 208
-30.7 180 187 82.6 7.1 24.9 196 7.9 27.8 218 8.4 29.3 230 8.6 30.2 237
-34.6 200 187 77.9 8.2 29.1 220 9.1 32.5 246 9.6 34.3 259 9.9 35.4 268
-38.6 220 177 71.9 9.3 33.6 245 10.3 37.6 274 10.9 39.7 289 11.3 41.1 298
-42.5 240 167 67.0 10.4 38.1 268 11.7 42.8 301 12.4 45.5 318 12.8 47.0 329
-44.5 250 162 64.6 11.0 40.6 281 12.4 45.7 315 13.2 48.6 334 13.6 50.4 346
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 2b. Type II Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1.5 14 0.5 1.7 16 0.6 1.9 18 0.7 2.1 20
7.1 40 185 90.7 1.0 3.0 28 1.1 3.4 31 1.2 3.8 35 1.3 4.2 39
3.1 60 185 90.7 1.4 4.6 42 1.6 5.2 47 1.8 5.8 53 2.0 6.5 59
-0.8 80 186 90.7 1.9 6.2 55 2.2 7.1 63 2.4 7.9 70 2.7 8.9 78
-4.8 100 186 90.7 2.4 8.0 69 2.7 9.0 78 3.1 10.2 88 3.4 11.4 98
-8.8 120 186 90.7 2.9 9.8 83 3.3 11.1 94 3.7 12.5 105 4.2 14.0 118
-12.7 140 186 86.3 3.5 11.8 97 3.9 13.4 110 4.4 15.0 123 4.9 16.8 138
-16.7 160 186 82.0 4.0 14.0 112 4.6 15.9 127 5.1 17.9 142 5.7 20.1 159
-20.7 180 187 77.7 4.7 16.5 127 5.3 18.8 144 6.0 21.2 161 6.7 23.7 181
-24.6 200 187 73.5 5.4 19.4 142 6.1 22.0 161 6.9 24.9 182 7.7 28.0 204
-28.6 220 177 68.0 6.1 22.3 157 6.9 25.4 179 7.8 28.8 201 8.7 32.4 227
-32.5 240 167 63.1 6.8 25.2 171 7.7 28.8 195 8.7 32.6 220 9.9 36.9 248
-34.5 250 162 60.7 7.1 26.7 178 8.1 30.5 203 9.2 34.7 230 10.5 39.4 259
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2.3 22 0.8 2.6 24 0.9 2.7 25 0.9 2.8 26
7.1 40 185 90.7 1.5 4.7 44 1.7 5.2 48 1.7 5.5 51 1.8 5.7 52
3.1 60 185 90.7 2.3 7.2 65 2.5 8.0 72 2.6 8.4 76 2.7 8.7 78
-0.8 80 186 90.7 3.0 9.9 87 3.4 11.0 97 3.5 11.5 102 3.6 11.9 104
-4.8 100 186 90.7 3.8 12.7 109 4.2 14.1 121 4.5 14.8 127 4.6 15.2 131
-8.8 120 186 90.7 4.6 15.6 131 5.1 17.3 146 5.4 18.2 153 5.6 18.8 158
-12.7 140 186 86.3 5.5 18.8 154 6.1 20.9 171 6.4 22.0 180 6.6 22.7 186
-16.7 160 186 82.0 6.4 22.4 177 7.1 25.0 197 7.5 26.3 208 7.8 27.2 215
-20.7 180 187 77.7 7.4 26.6 202 8.3 29.7 225 8.8 31.3 238 9.0 32.3 245
-24.6 200 187 73.5 8.6 31.4 228 9.6 35.2 255 10.2 37.2 269 10.5 38.4 279
-28.6 220 177 68.0 9.8 36.5 254 11.0 41.0 285 11.7 43.5 302 12.1 45.0 312
-32.5 240 167 63.1 11.1 41.7 279 12.5 47.2 314 13.3 50.3 334 13.8 52.1 346
-34.5 250 162 60.7 11.8 44.6 293 13.4 50.7 331 14.3 54.1 352 14.8 56.2 364
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 2c. Type II Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 185 90.7 0.5 1.5 14 0.5 1.7 16 0.6 1.9 18 0.7 2.1 20
17.1 40 185 90.7 1.0 3.1 28 1.1 3.5 32 1.2 3.9 36 1.4 4.4 40
13.1 60 185 90.7 1.5 4.7 42 1.6 5.3 48 1.8 6.0 54 2.1 6.7 60
9.2 80 186 90.7 1.9 6.4 56 2.2 7.3 64 2.5 8.2 72 2.8 9.1 80
5.2 100 186 87.5 2.5 8.2 71 2.8 9.3 80 3.1 10.5 90 3.5 11.8 100
1.2 120 186 83.6 3.0 10.3 85 3.4 11.7 96 3.8 13.1 108 4.3 14.7 121
-2.7 140 186 79.0 3.6 12.6 100 4.1 14.3 113 4.6 16.1 127 5.1 18.0 142
-6.7 160 186 75.3 4.3 15.1 115 4.8 17.2 131 5.4 19.4 147 6.1 21.8 165
-10.7 180 187 71.8 5.0 18.1 131 5.7 20.5 149 6.4 23.2 168 7.2 26.2 189
-14.6 200 187 68.6 5.8 21.4 148 6.6 24.4 168 7.4 27.6 190 8.3 31.2 214
-18.6 220 177 63.6 6.6 24.7 164 7.5 28.3 186 8.5 32.1 211 9.6 36.4 238
-22.5 240 167 59.1 7.3 28.0 178 8.4 32.1 203 9.5 36.6 231 10.8 41.7 261
-24.5 250 162 56.9 7.8 29.8 186 8.9 34.2 212 10.1 39.0 241 11.5 44.5 274
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 185 90.7 0.7 2.4 22 0.8 2.6 24 0.9 2.8 26 0.9 2.8 27
17.1 40 185 90.7 1.5 4.8 44 1.7 5.4 49 1.8 5.7 52 1.8 5.8 53
13.1 60 185 90.7 2.3 7.4 67 2.5 8.3 74 2.7 8.7 78 2.7 9.0 80
9.2 80 186 90.7 3.1 10.2 89 3.4 11.3 98 3.6 11.9 104 3.7 12.3 107
5.2 100 186 87.5 3.9 13.1 112 4.3 14.6 124 4.5 15.4 130 4.7 15.8 134
1.2 120 186 83.6 4.8 16.4 135 5.3 18.3 150 5.6 19.2 158 5.8 19.8 162
-2.7 140 186 79.0 5.7 20.1 159 6.4 22.5 177 6.8 23.7 186 7.0 24.5 192
-6.7 160 186 75.3 6.8 24.4 184 7.6 27.3 205 8.1 28.9 217 8.3 29.8 224
-10.7 180 187 71.8 8.0 29.4 211 9.0 32.9 236 9.5 34.9 250 9.8 36.1 258
-14.6 200 187 68.6 9.4 35.1 240 10.5 39.5 269 11.2 42.0 285 11.6 43.5 295
-18.6 220 177 63.6 10.8 41.1 268 12.2 46.6 302 13.0 49.6 321 13.5 51.5 332
-22.5 240 167 59.1 12.3 47.4 296 14.0 54.1 335 15.0 57.9 357 15.5 60.2 371
-24.5 250 162 56.9 13.1 50.9 311 15.0 58.3 353 16.1 62.6 378 16.8 65.3 393
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 2d. Type II Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 185 89.3 0.5 1.5 15 0.5 1.8 16 0.6 2.0 18 0.7 2.2 20
27.1 40 185 86.2 1.0 3.2 29 1.1 3.6 33 1.3 4.1 37 1.4 4.6 41
23.1 60 185 83.3 1.5 5.0 44 1.7 5.7 49 1.9 6.4 55 2.2 7.2 62
19.2 80 186 80.5 2.1 7.0 59 2.4 8.0 66 2.7 9.0 74 3.0 10.1 83
15.2 100 186 77.8 2.7 9.2 74 3.1 10.5 83 3.4 11.8 94 3.9 13.3 105
11.2 120 186 75.0 3.3 11.7 89 3.8 13.2 101 4.3 15.0 114 4.8 16.8 128
7.3 140 186 71.0 4.0 14.4 105 4.6 16.4 119 5.2 18.5 135 5.8 20.8 151
3.3 160 186 67.7 4.8 17.5 122 5.5 19.9 138 6.2 22.6 156 7.0 25.5 176
-0.7 180 187 64.7 5.7 21.0 139 6.5 24.0 158 7.3 27.3 180 8.3 30.9 203
-4.6 200 187 61.9 6.6 25.1 157 7.5 28.8 180 8.6 32.8 204 9.7 37.2 231
-8.6 220 177 58.0 7.6 29.2 175 8.7 33.6 200 9.9 38.4 228 11.2 43.8 259
-12.5 240 167 54.4 8.5 33.2 191 9.8 38.2 219 11.2 43.9 250 12.8 50.4 285
-14.5 250 162 52.6 9.0 35.2 199 10.3 40.7 228 11.9 46.8 261 13.6 54.0 299
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 185 89.2 0.8 2.5 23 0.8 2.7 25 0.9 2.9 26 0.9 3.0 27
27.1 40 185 86.3 1.6 5.1 46 1.7 5.7 51 1.8 6.0 54 1.9 6.2 55
23.1 60 185 83.3 2.4 8.0 69 2.7 8.9 77 2.8 9.4 81 2.9 9.7 83
19.2 80 186 80.5 3.3 11.3 93 3.7 12.5 103 3.9 13.2 109 4.0 13.7 112
15.2 100 186 77.8 4.3 14.8 117 4.8 16.6 131 5.1 17.5 138 5.2 18.1 143
11.2 120 186 75.0 5.4 18.8 143 6.0 21.1 160 6.3 22.3 169 6.5 23.0 174
7.3 140 186 71.0 6.5 23.4 170 7.3 26.3 190 7.8 27.8 201 8.0 28.8 208
3.3 160 186 67.7 7.8 28.7 198 8.8 32.4 222 9.4 34.4 236 9.7 35.6 244
-0.7 180 187 64.7 9.3 35.0 228 10.5 39.6 258 11.2 42.1 274 11.6 43.7 283
-4.6 200 187 61.9 11.0 42.3 261 12.5 48.2 296 13.4 51.5 316 13.9 53.6 327
-8.6 220 177 58.0 12.8 50.1 294 14.7 57.5 335 15.7 61.7 358 16.4 64.4 373
-12.5 240 167 54.4 14.7 58.1 326 17.0 67.3 375 18.3 72.8 403 19.2 76.3 421
-14.5 250 162 52.6 15.7 62.5 343 18.3 73.0 397 19.9 79.3 428 20.9 83.3 448
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 2e. Type II Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 79.1 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 185 76.7 0.6 1.9 16 0.7 2.2 18 0.7 2.4 20 0.8 2.7 23
37.1 40 185 74.3 1.2 4.0 32 1.4 4.5 36 1.5 5.1 41 1.7 5.7 46
33.1 60 185 72.0 1.8 6.2 48 2.1 7.1 54 2.4 8.0 61 2.7 9.0 69
29.2 80 186 69.8 2.5 8.7 64 2.9 9.9 73 3.3 11.2 83 3.7 12.7 93
25.2 100 186 67.7 3.3 11.4 81 3.7 13.1 93 4.2 14.8 104 4.8 16.7 118
21.2 120 186 65.5 4.1 14.5 98 4.6 16.5 112 5.3 18.8 127 5.9 21.2 143
17.3 140 186 62.1 4.9 17.9 116 5.6 20.5 133 6.4 23.3 151 7.3 26.5 171
13.3 160 186 59.5 5.9 21.9 135 6.7 25.1 155 7.7 28.6 176 8.7 32.6 200
9.3 180 187 57.0 7.0 26.4 155 8.0 30.4 178 9.1 34.8 203 10.4 39.8 231
5.4 200 187 54.7 8.2 31.8 176 9.4 36.7 203 10.8 42.2 232 12.4 48.6 266
1.4 220 177 51.4 9.4 37.2 196 10.9 43.0 227 12.5 49.8 261 14.5 57.7 300
-2.5 240 167 48.3 10.6 42.3 215 12.3 49.2 249 14.3 57.3 288 16.6 66.9 333
-4.5 250 162 46.9 11.2 44.9 224 13.0 52.4 260 15.2 61.2 301 17.8 72.0 351
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 79.1 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 185 76.7 0.9 3.0 25 1.0 3.4 28 1.1 3.6 30 1.1 3.7 31
37.1 40 185 74.3 1.9 6.4 51 2.1 7.2 57 2.3 7.6 60 2.3 7.8 62
33.1 60 185 72.0 3.0 10.1 78 3.3 11.3 87 3.5 12.0 92 3.7 12.4 95
29.2 80 186 69.8 4.1 14.2 104 4.6 16.0 117 4.9 17.0 124 5.1 17.5 129
25.2 100 186 67.7 5.4 18.8 132 6.0 21.2 149 6.4 22.5 158 6.6 23.3 164
21.2 120 186 65.5 6.7 24.0 162 7.6 27.1 183 8.1 28.9 194 8.3 29.9 201
17.3 140 186 62.1 8.2 30.0 193 9.3 34.1 219 9.9 36.4 233 10.3 37.7 242
13.3 160 186 59.5 9.9 37.1 227 11.3 42.4 258 12.1 45.4 276 12.6 47.2 287
9.3 180 187 57.0 11.9 45.7 264 13.7 52.5 302 14.7 56.5 324 15.3 59.0 337
5.4 200 187 54.7 14.3 56.1 305 16.6 65.2 352 17.9 70.6 380 18.7 74.0 397
1.4 220 177 51.4 16.8 67.3 347 19.7 79.2 405 21.5 86.6 440 22.6 91.3 462
-2.5 240 167 48.3 19.5 79.0 389 23.3 94.9 461 25.7 105.1 506 27.4 112.1 535
-4.5 250 162 46.9 21.1 85.6 412 25.5 104.3 493 28.5 116.8 546 30.5 125.5 582
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 2f. Type II Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 72.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 185 70.7 0.6 2.1 17 0.7 2.4 19 0.8 2.8 22 0.9 3.1 24
42.1 40 185 68.4 1.3 4.5 34 1.5 5.1 39 1.7 5.8 44 1.9 6.5 49
38.1 60 185 66.4 2.1 7.0 51 2.4 8.0 58 2.7 9.1 66 3.0 10.3 74
34.2 80 186 64.4 2.8 9.9 68 3.2 11.3 78 3.7 12.8 89 4.2 14.5 100
30.2 100 186 62.6 3.7 13.0 87 4.2 14.8 99 4.8 16.9 112 5.4 19.2 127
26.2 120 186 60.7 4.6 16.4 105 5.2 18.8 120 6.0 21.5 137 6.8 24.4 155
22.3 140 186 57.6 5.6 20.4 124 6.4 23.4 142 7.3 26.8 163 8.3 30.6 185
18.3 160 186 55.3 6.7 25.0 145 7.7 28.8 166 8.8 33.0 191 10.0 37.8 218
14.3 180 187 53.1 7.9 30.3 167 9.1 35.0 192 10.5 40.4 221 12.1 46.6 254
10.4 200 187 51.0 9.3 36.6 191 10.8 42.5 220 12.5 49.3 254 14.5 57.3 294
6.4 220 177 48.0 10.8 43.0 213 12.5 50.2 248 14.6 58.6 287 17.0 68.7 334
2.5 240 167 45.1 12.1 49.0 234 14.2 57.6 273 16.7 67.7 318 19.7 80.4 374
0.5 250 162 43.8 12.9 52.2 244 15.1 61.4 285 17.8 72.6 334 21.2 86.8 395
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 72.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 185 70.7 1.1 3.5 27 1.2 3.9 31 1.3 4.1 33 1.3 4.3 34
42.1 40 185 68.4 2.2 7.3 55 2.4 8.2 62 2.6 8.7 66 2.7 9.1 68
38.1 60 185 66.4 3.4 11.6 84 3.8 13.1 94 4.1 13.9 100 4.2 14.4 104
34.2 80 186 64.4 4.7 16.4 113 5.3 18.5 128 5.7 19.7 136 5.9 20.4 141
30.2 100 186 62.6 6.1 21.7 144 6.9 24.6 163 7.4 26.3 174 7.7 27.3 181
26.2 120 186 60.7 7.7 27.8 176 8.7 31.6 200 9.3 33.8 214 9.7 35.2 222
22.3 140 186 57.6 9.5 34.9 211 10.8 40.0 241 11.6 42.9 258 12.1 44.7 269
18.3 160 186 55.3 11.5 43.5 249 13.3 50.2 287 14.3 54.1 308 14.9 56.5 322
14.3 180 187 53.1 13.9 54.0 292 16.2 63.0 339 17.6 68.3 366 18.4 71.7 383
10.4 200 187 51.0 16.9 67.1 342 19.9 79.5 401 21.8 87.2 436 22.9 92.2 459
6.4 220 177 48.0 20.1 81.5 393 24.2 98.6 468 26.8 109.6 516 28.5 117.1 547
2.5 240 167 45.1 23.6 97.0 445 29.2 121.0 543 33.1 138.2 610 36.0 150.9 658
0.5 250 162 43.8 25.7 106.0 474 32.5 135.3 590 37.7 158.2 675 41.8 176.7 741
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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5.4.10 Type III Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 3. Type III Climb ISA - 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1.2 13 0.5 1.3 15 0.6 1.5 17 0.7 1.7 19
-12.9 40 160 90.7 0.9 2.4 27 1.0 2.7 30 1.2 3.1 34 1.3 3.5 38
-16.9 60 160 90.7 1.4 3.7 40 1.6 4.2 45 1.8 4.7 51 2.0 5.3 57
-20.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5.0 53 2.1 5.7 60 2.4 6.4 67 2.7 7.2 75
-24.8 100 160 90.7 2.3 6.4 66 2.7 7.2 74 3.0 8.2 84 3.4 9.2 94
-28.8 120 161 90.7 2.8 7.8 79 3.2 8.9 89 3.6 10.0 101 4.0 11.3 113
-32.7 140 161 90.7 3.3 9.3 92 3.8 10.6 104 4.2 12.0 117 4.7 13.5 132
-36.7 160 161 90.4 3.8 10.8 105 4.3 12.4 119 4.9 14.0 134 5.5 15.7 151
-40.7 180 161 85.2 4.3 12.5 118 4.9 14.3 135 5.5 16.2 152 6.2 18.2 171
-44.6 200 161 80.3 4.9 14.4 132 5.5 16.5 150 6.2 18.7 170 7.0 21.1 191
-48.6 220 162 75.0 5.5 16.6 146 6.2 18.9 166 7.0 21.5 188 7.9 24.3 212
-52.5 240 162 70.5 6.1 19.0 161 7.0 21.8 183 7.9 24.8 207 9.0 28.0 234
-54.5 250 162 68.3 6.5 20.4 168 7.4 23.3 192 8.4 26.6 217 9.5 30.1 245
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 160 90.7 0.7 1.9 21 0.8 2.1 24 0.9 2.2 25 0.9 2.3 26
-12.9 40 160 90.7 1.5 3.9 42 1.6 4.3 47 1.7 4.5 49 1.8 4.7 51
-16.9 60 160 90.7 2.2 5.9 63 2.5 6.6 70 2.6 7.0 74 2.7 7.2 77
-20.8 80 160 90.7 3.0 8.1 84 3.3 9.0 94 3.5 9.5 99 3.6 9.8 102
-24.8 100 160 90.7 3.7 10.3 105 4.2 11.5 117 4.4 12.2 124 4.5 12.5 127
-28.8 120 161 90.7 4.5 12.6 126 5.0 14.1 141 5.3 14.9 149 5.5 15.4 153
-32.7 140 161 90.7 5.3 15.1 147 5.9 16.9 165 6.3 17.8 174 6.5 18.4 180
-36.7 160 161 90.4 6.1 17.7 169 6.8 19.8 189 7.2 20.9 200 7.5 21.6 206
-40.7 180 161 85.2 7.0 20.5 191 7.8 23.0 214 8.2 24.3 226 8.5 25.1 234
-44.6 200 161 80.3 7.9 23.7 214 8.8 26.6 240 9.4 28.2 254 9.7 29.1 263
-48.6 220 162 75.0 8.9 27.4 238 10.0 30.8 268 10.6 32.7 283 11.0 33.9 293
-52.5 240 162 70.5 10.1 31.7 264 11.4 35.8 297 12.1 38.1 315 12.5 39.5 326
-54.5 250 162 68.3 10.7 34.1 277 12.1 38.7 313 12.9 41.2 332 13.4 42.7 344
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3a. Type III Climb ISA - 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1.2 14 0.5 1.4 15 0.6 1.6 17 0.7 1.7 20
-2.9 40 160 90.7 0.9 2.5 27 1.1 2.8 30 1.2 3.2 34 1.3 3.6 39
-6.9 60 160 90.7 1.4 3.8 40 1.6 4.3 46 1.8 4.8 51 2.0 5.4 58
-10.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5.1 54 2.1 5.8 61 2.4 6.6 68 2.7 7.4 77
-14.8 100 160 90.7 2.4 6.5 67 2.7 7.4 76 3.0 8.4 85 3.4 9.5 96
-18.8 120 161 90.7 2.8 8.0 80 3.2 9.1 91 3.6 10.3 103 4.1 11.6 115
-22.7 140 161 90.6 3.3 9.5 93 3.8 10.9 106 4.3 12.3 120 4.8 13.9 134
-26.7 160 161 85.6 3.8 11.2 107 4.4 12.8 122 4.9 14.5 137 5.5 16.3 154
-30.7 180 161 80.6 4.4 13.1 121 5.0 14.9 137 5.6 16.9 155 6.4 19.1 174
-34.6 200 161 75.9 5.0 15.2 135 5.7 17.3 153 6.4 19.7 173 7.3 22.2 195
-38.6 220 162 70.8 5.7 17.6 149 6.4 20.1 170 7.3 22.9 193 8.3 25.9 217
-42.5 240 162 66.6 6.4 20.3 164 7.3 23.3 187 8.3 26.6 213 9.4 30.2 240
-44.5 250 162 64.6 6.8 21.8 172 7.8 25.1 196 8.8 28.6 223 10.0 32.6 253
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 160 90.7 0.7 1.9 22 0.8 2.2 24 0.9 2.3 25 0.9 2.4 26
-2.9 40 160 90.7 1.5 4.0 43 1.7 4.4 48 1.7 4.7 50 1.8 4.8 52
-6.9 60 160 90.7 2.2 6.1 64 2.5 6.8 72 2.6 7.2 76 2.7 7.4 78
-10.8 80 160 90.7 3.0 8.3 86 3.4 9.3 96 3.5 9.8 101 3.7 10.1 104
-14.8 100 160 90.7 3.8 10.6 107 4.2 11.9 120 4.5 12.5 126 4.6 12.9 130
-18.8 120 161 90.7 4.6 13.0 129 5.1 14.6 144 5.4 15.4 152 5.6 15.9 156
-22.7 140 161 90.6 5.4 15.6 150 6.0 17.4 168 6.3 18.4 178 6.5 19.0 183
-26.7 160 161 85.6 6.2 18.3 172 6.9 20.5 193 7.3 21.8 204 7.6 22.5 211
-30.7 180 161 80.6 7.1 21.5 195 8.0 24.1 219 8.5 25.6 232 8.7 26.4 240
-34.6 200 161 75.9 8.2 25.1 220 9.2 28.2 247 9.7 30.0 261 10.1 31.0 270
-38.6 220 162 70.8 9.3 29.3 245 10.5 33.1 276 11.2 35.2 293 11.6 36.5 303
-42.5 240 162 66.6 10.6 34.2 272 12.0 38.9 308 12.8 41.5 327 13.3 43.1 339
-44.5 250 162 64.6 11.4 37.1 286 12.9 42.2 324 13.8 45.2 346 14.3 47.0 359
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 3b. Type III Climb ISA 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1.2 14 0.5 1.4 15 0.6 1.6 18 0.7 1.8 20
7.1 40 160 90.7 0.9 2.5 27 1.1 2.9 31 1.2 3.2 35 1.3 3.6 39
3.1 60 160 90.7 1.4 3.9 41 1.6 4.4 46 1.8 5.0 52 2.0 5.6 59
-0.8 80 160 90.7 1.9 5.3 54 2.1 6.0 62 2.4 6.8 70 2.7 7.6 78
-4.8 100 160 90.7 2.4 6.7 68 2.7 7.6 77 3.0 8.7 87 3.4 9.7 98
-8.8 120 161 89.1 2.9 8.2 82 3.3 9.4 93 3.7 10.6 104 4.1 12.0 117
-12.7 140 161 84.7 3.4 9.9 95 3.9 11.3 108 4.3 12.8 122 4.9 14.4 137
-16.7 160 161 80.3 3.9 11.8 109 4.5 13.4 124 5.1 15.2 140 5.7 17.2 157
-20.7 180 161 75.9 4.5 13.8 123 5.2 15.8 140 5.9 18.0 159 6.6 20.3 179
-24.6 200 161 71.7 5.2 16.2 137 5.9 18.5 157 6.7 21.1 178 7.6 23.8 201
-28.6 220 162 66.9 5.9 18.8 153 6.8 21.6 174 7.7 24.6 198 8.7 28.0 224
-32.5 240 162 62.7 6.7 21.9 168 7.7 25.2 192 8.8 28.8 219 10.0 32.9 249
-34.5 250 162 60.7 7.2 23.7 176 8.2 27.2 202 9.4 31.2 230 10.7 35.7 262
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 160 90.7 0.7 2.0 22 0.8 2.2 24 0.9 2.4 26 0.9 2.4 27
7.1 40 160 90.7 1.5 4.1 44 1.7 4.6 49 1.8 4.8 52 1.8 5.0 53
3.1 60 160 90.7 2.3 6.3 66 2.5 7.0 73 2.7 7.4 77 2.7 7.6 80
-0.8 80 160 90.7 3.0 8.5 88 3.4 9.5 98 3.6 10.1 103 3.7 10.4 106
-4.8 100 160 90.7 3.8 10.9 109 4.3 12.2 122 4.5 12.9 129 4.7 13.3 133
-8.8 120 161 89.1 4.6 13.4 131 5.2 15.1 147 5.5 15.9 155 5.6 16.5 160
-12.7 140 161 84.7 5.5 16.2 154 6.1 18.2 172 6.5 19.3 182 6.7 19.9 188
-16.7 160 161 80.3 6.4 19.3 177 7.2 21.7 198 7.6 23.0 210 7.9 23.8 217
-20.7 180 161 75.9 7.4 22.9 201 8.4 25.8 226 8.9 27.4 239 9.2 28.3 248
-24.6 200 161 71.7 8.6 27.0 226 9.7 30.5 255 10.3 32.4 271 10.6 33.6 280
-28.6 220 162 66.9 9.9 31.8 253 11.2 36.1 286 11.9 38.5 305 12.3 40.0 316
-32.5 240 162 62.7 11.3 37.5 282 12.9 43.0 321 13.8 46.0 342 14.4 47.9 356
-34.5 250 162 60.7 12.2 40.9 298 13.9 46.9 339 15.0 50.4 363 15.6 52.6 378
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3c. Type III Climb ISA + 10°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 160 90.7 0.5 1.3 14 0.5 1.4 16 0.6 1.6 18 0.7 1.8 20
17.1 40 160 90.7 0.9 2.6 28 1.1 2.9 32 1.2 3.3 35 1.4 3.7 40
13.1 60 160 90.7 1.4 4.0 42 1.6 4.5 47 1.8 5.1 53 2.0 5.7 60
9.2 80 160 90.0 1.9 5.4 55 2.2 6.2 63 2.4 7.0 71 2.7 7.8 79
5.2 100 160 86.1 2.4 6.9 69 2.7 7.9 78 3.1 9.0 88 3.5 10.1 99
1.2 120 161 81.5 2.9 8.7 83 3.4 9.9 94 3.8 11.2 107 4.3 12.6 120
-2.7 140 161 77.6 3.5 10.6 97 4.0 12.1 111 4.5 13.7 125 5.1 15.4 141
-6.7 160 161 73.9 4.1 12.7 112 4.7 14.5 127 5.4 16.5 144 6.0 18.6 162
-10.7 180 161 70.5 4.8 15.0 127 5.5 17.2 144 6.2 19.6 163 7.1 22.2 185
-14.6 200 161 67.0 5.5 17.7 142 6.3 20.3 161 7.2 23.1 184 8.2 26.3 208
-18.6 220 162 62.5 6.3 20.7 157 7.3 23.8 180 8.3 27.3 205 9.4 31.1 233
-22.5 240 162 58.7 7.2 24.2 174 8.3 28.0 200 9.5 32.1 228 10.9 36.9 260
-24.5 250 162 56.9 7.7 26.2 182 8.9 30.3 210 10.2 34.9 240 11.7 40.2 274
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 160 90.7 0.8 2.1 22 0.8 2.3 25 0.9 2.4 26 0.9 2.5 27
17.1 40 160 90.7 1.5 4.2 44 1.7 4.7 50 1.8 5.0 53 1.8 5.1 54
13.1 60 160 90.7 2.3 6.4 67 2.5 7.2 74 2.7 7.6 79 2.8 7.8 81
9.2 80 160 90.0 3.1 8.8 89 3.4 9.8 99 3.6 10.4 105 3.7 10.7 108
5.2 100 160 86.1 3.9 11.3 112 4.4 12.7 125 4.6 13.4 132 4.8 13.9 136
1.2 120 161 81.5 4.8 14.2 135 5.4 15.9 151 5.7 16.9 160 5.9 17.4 165
-2.7 140 161 77.6 5.8 17.4 158 6.5 19.6 178 6.8 20.8 188 7.1 21.5 195
-6.7 160 161 73.9 6.8 21.0 183 7.7 23.7 206 8.1 25.2 219 8.4 26.1 226
-10.7 180 161 70.5 8.0 25.2 209 9.0 28.5 235 9.6 30.4 250 9.9 31.5 259
-14.6 200 161 67.0 9.3 29.9 236 10.5 34.0 267 11.2 36.4 284 11.7 37.8 295
-18.6 220 162 62.5 10.8 35.6 265 12.3 40.7 302 13.1 43.7 322 13.7 45.5 335
-22.5 240 162 58.7 12.5 42.4 297 14.4 49.0 340 15.5 52.9 365 16.1 55.3 380
-24.5 250 162 56.9 13.5 46.4 314 15.6 53.9 362 16.8 58.4 389 17.6 61.2 406
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 3d. Type III Climb ISA + 20°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 160 88.4 0.5 1.3 14 0.5 1.5 16 0.6 1.7 18 0.7 1.9 20
27.1 40 160 85.3 1.0 2.7 29 1.1 3.1 32 1.3 3.5 37 1.4 4.0 41
23.1 60 160 82.4 1.5 4.3 43 1.7 4.9 49 1.9 5.5 55 2.2 6.2 62
19.2 80 160 79.6 2.1 5.9 57 2.3 6.8 65 2.6 7.7 73 3.0 8.7 83
15.2 100 160 76.9 2.6 7.7 72 3.0 8.9 82 3.4 10.1 92 3.8 11.4 104
11.2 120 161 73.2 3.2 9.7 86 3.7 11.1 98 4.2 12.7 111 4.7 14.3 126
7.3 140 161 69.8 3.9 12.0 101 4.5 13.7 115 5.1 15.6 131 5.7 17.7 148
3.3 160 161 66.5 4.6 14.5 116 5.3 16.6 133 6.0 18.9 151 6.8 21.5 171
-0.7 180 161 63.5 5.4 17.2 132 6.2 19.8 151 7.1 22.7 172 8.0 25.9 196
-4.6 200 161 60.7 6.2 20.4 148 7.2 23.5 170 8.2 27.0 194 9.4 30.9 221
-8.6 220 162 57.2 7.2 24.0 165 8.3 27.7 190 9.5 31.9 217 10.9 36.8 249
-12.5 240 162 54.1 8.2 28.2 183 9.5 32.7 211 11.0 37.9 243 12.7 43.9 279
-14.5 250 162 52.6 8.8 30.5 192 10.2 35.5 222 11.8 41.2 256 13.7 48.0 295
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 90.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 160 88.4 0.8 2.1 23 0.9 2.4 25 0.9 2.5 27 0.9 2.6 28
27.1 40 160 85.3 1.6 4.5 46 1.8 5.0 51 1.9 5.3 54 1.9 5.5 56
23.1 60 160 82.4 2.4 7.0 69 2.7 7.8 78 2.9 8.3 82 3.0 8.6 85
19.2 80 160 79.6 3.3 9.8 93 3.7 11.0 104 4.0 11.6 110 4.1 12.0 114
15.2 100 160 76.9 4.3 12.8 117 4.8 14.4 132 5.1 15.3 140 5.3 15.8 144
11.2 120 161 73.2 5.3 16.2 142 6.0 18.3 160 6.4 19.5 170 6.6 20.2 176
7.3 140 161 69.8 6.5 20.1 167 7.3 22.7 189 7.8 24.2 201 8.1 25.1 209
3.3 160 161 66.5 7.8 24.5 194 8.8 27.9 220 9.4 29.7 235 9.8 30.9 244
-0.7 180 161 63.5 9.2 29.5 223 10.4 33.8 254 11.2 36.2 271 11.6 37.7 282
-4.6 200 161 60.7 10.7 35.4 253 12.3 40.8 289 13.2 43.9 310 13.8 45.8 323
-8.6 220 162 57.2 12.5 42.5 285 14.5 49.3 329 15.7 53.4 354 16.4 55.9 370
-12.5 240 162 54.1 14.7 51.1 322 17.2 60.2 375 18.7 65.6 406 19.6 69.1 425
-14.5 250 162 52.6 15.9 56.2 342 18.8 66.7 401 20.5 73.1 435 21.6 77.4 458
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 3e. Type III Climb ISA + 30°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 78.3 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 160 75.9 0.6 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 17 0.7 2.1 20 0.8 2.3 22
37.1 40 160 73.5 1.2 3.3 30 1.3 3.8 35 1.5 4.3 39 1.7 4.9 45
33.1 60 160 71.2 1.8 5.2 46 2.0 5.9 53 2.3 6.7 59 2.6 7.6 68
29.2 80 160 69.0 2.4 7.2 61 2.8 8.2 70 3.2 9.4 80 3.6 10.7 90
25.2 100 160 66.9 3.1 9.4 77 3.6 10.8 88 4.1 12.3 100 4.6 14.0 114
21.2 120 161 63.9 3.9 11.8 93 4.4 13.6 106 5.1 15.6 121 5.8 17.8 138
17.3 140 161 61.1 4.7 14.6 109 5.3 16.8 125 6.1 19.2 143 7.0 22.0 163
13.3 160 161 58.5 5.5 17.6 126 6.3 20.3 145 7.3 23.4 166 8.3 26.8 190
9.3 180 161 56.0 6.5 21.1 143 7.4 24.4 165 8.6 28.1 189 9.9 32.4 217
5.4 200 161 53.7 7.5 25.0 161 8.7 29.0 186 10.0 33.6 214 11.6 38.9 247
1.4 220 162 50.7 8.6 29.5 180 10.0 34.4 208 11.6 40.0 241 13.6 46.8 280
-2.5 240 162 48.1 9.9 34.8 200 11.6 40.8 233 13.6 47.9 271 15.9 56.6 317
-4.5 250 162 46.9 10.7 37.9 210 12.5 44.5 246 14.7 52.5 287 17.3 62.4 337
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 78.3 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 160 75.9 0.9 2.6 25 1.0 3.0 28 1.1 3.1 30 1.1 3.3 31
37.1 40 160 73.5 1.9 5.5 50 2.2 6.2 57 2.3 6.6 60 2.4 6.8 63
33.1 60 160 71.2 3.0 8.6 76 3.3 9.8 86 3.6 10.4 92 3.7 10.8 95
29.2 80 160 69.0 4.1 12.1 103 4.6 13.7 116 4.9 14.7 124 5.1 15.2 128
25.2 100 160 66.9 5.3 15.9 129 6.0 18.1 147 6.4 19.4 157 6.6 20.1 163
21.2 120 161 63.9 6.5 20.2 157 7.5 23.1 179 8.0 24.8 191 8.3 25.8 199
17.3 140 161 61.1 8.0 25.2 186 9.1 28.9 213 9.8 31.0 229 10.2 32.3 238
13.3 160 161 58.5 9.6 30.9 217 11.0 35.6 250 11.9 38.4 269 12.4 40.1 280
9.3 180 161 56.0 11.4 37.5 250 13.2 43.6 290 14.3 47.2 313 14.9 49.5 327
5.4 200 161 53.7 13.4 45.4 286 15.7 53.3 334 17.1 58.1 362 18.0 61.2 380
1.4 220 162 50.7 15.9 55.1 326 18.8 65.7 385 20.7 72.3 420 21.9 76.6 443
-2.5 240 162 48.1 18.9 67.6 373 22.9 82.5 447 25.5 92.4 495 27.2 99.2 527
-4.5 250 162 46.9 20.8 75.3 400 25.5 93.4 485 28.7 106.0 542 31.0 115.0 582
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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Tables 3f. Type III Climb ISA + 35°C 900 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 72.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 160 69.9 0.6 1.8 16 0.7 2.0 19 0.8 2.3 21 0.9 2.6 24
42.1 40 160 67.7 1.3 3.7 32 1.5 4.2 37 1.7 4.8 42 1.9 5.5 48
38.1 60 160 65.6 2.0 5.8 49 2.3 6.6 55 2.6 7.6 63 2.9 8.6 72
34.2 80 160 63.7 2.7 8.0 64 3.1 9.2 74 3.5 10.6 84 4.0 12.1 96
30.2 100 160 61.9 3.5 10.5 81 4.0 12.1 93 4.5 13.9 106 5.2 15.9 122
26.2 120 161 59.2 4.3 13.2 98 4.9 15.3 112 5.6 17.5 129 6.5 20.1 147
22.3 140 161 56.7 5.2 16.3 115 5.9 18.8 132 6.8 21.7 152 7.9 25.0 175
18.3 160 161 54.4 6.1 19.8 132 7.1 22.9 153 8.2 26.5 176 9.4 30.6 203
14.3 180 161 52.2 7.2 23.7 151 8.3 27.5 175 9.6 31.9 202 11.2 37.1 234
10.4 200 161 50.1 8.3 28.1 170 9.7 32.8 198 11.3 38.3 230 13.2 44.8 267
6.4 220 162 47.3 9.6 33.3 191 11.3 39.1 222 13.2 45.9 259 15.5 54.2 304
2.5 240 162 44.9 11.2 39.6 213 13.1 46.7 249 15.5 55.4 293 18.4 66.4 347
0.5 250 162 43.8 12.0 43.1 225 14.2 51.2 264 16.8 61.0 312 20.2 73.8 371
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
900 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 72.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 160 69.9 1.0 3.0 27 1.2 3.4 30 1.3 3.6 32 1.3 3.7 34
42.1 40 160 67.7 2.1 6.2 54 2.4 7.1 61 2.6 7.5 65 2.7 7.8 68
38.1 60 160 65.6 3.3 9.8 82 3.8 11.2 93 4.0 11.9 99 4.2 12.4 103
34.2 80 160 63.7 4.6 13.8 110 5.2 15.7 125 5.6 16.8 134 5.8 17.5 139
30.2 100 160 61.9 5.9 18.1 139 6.8 20.8 159 7.3 22.3 170 7.6 23.3 177
26.2 120 161 59.2 7.4 23.1 169 8.5 26.6 194 9.2 28.6 209 9.6 29.9 217
22.3 140 161 56.7 9.0 28.8 200 10.5 33.4 232 11.3 36.1 250 11.8 37.7 261
18.3 160 161 54.4 10.9 35.5 235 12.7 41.4 273 13.8 45.0 295 14.4 47.2 309
14.3 180 161 52.2 13.0 43.4 272 15.3 51.1 318 16.7 55.9 346 17.6 58.9 364
10.4 200 161 50.1 15.5 52.8 313 18.4 63.2 370 20.2 69.6 405 21.4 73.9 428
6.4 220 162 47.3 18.5 64.9 359 22.4 79.2 432 24.9 88.7 479 26.6 95.1 510
2.5 240 162 44.9 22.4 81.1 416 28.0 102.8 514 32.0 118.9 582 34.9 131.1 631
0.5 250 162 43.8 24.8 91.5 451 31.8 119.4 569 37.3 142.1 658 41.8 161.2 728
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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5.4.11 Type I Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 4. Type I Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL KIAS
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 1.7 15 0.6 1.9 16 0.6 2.1 18 0.7 2.4 20
-12.9 40 210 96.0 1.0 3.5 29 1.1 3.9 32 1.3 4.4 36 1.4 4.9 40
-16.9 60 210 96.0 1.5 5.3 43 1.7 6.0 49 1.9 6.7 54 2.1 7.5 60
-20.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 7.3 58 2.3 8.2 65 2.6 9.2 73 2.9 10.3 80
-24.8 100 211 96.0 2.6 9.4 72 2.9 10.6 81 3.3 11.8 91 3.6 13.2 101
-28.8 120 211 96.0 3.1 11.5 87 3.5 13.0 98 4.0 14.6 109 4.4 16.2 122
-32.7 140 211 96.0 3.7 13.8 102 4.2 15.6 115 4.7 17.5 128 5.2 19.5 143
-36.7 160 206 96.0 4.3 16.1 117 4.8 18.2 132 5.4 20.4 147 6.0 22.7 164
-40.7 180 197 91.9 4.8 18.2 130 5.4 20.6 147 6.0 23.1 165 6.7 25.8 183
-44.6 200 187 85.8 5.3 20.4 143 6.0 23.0 162 6.7 25.9 181 7.5 28.9 202
-48.6 220 177 79.3 5.9 22.6 156 6.6 25.6 177 7.4 28.8 199 8.3 32.2 222
-52.5 240 167 73.6 6.5 25.0 170 7.3 28.4 192 8.2 32.0 216 9.2 35.8 242
-54.5 250 162 70.9 6.8 26.2 176 7.7 29.8 200 8.7 33.6 225 9.7 37.8 252
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL KIAS
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 2.6 22 0.9 2.9 24 0.9 3.0 25 0.9 3.1 26
-12.9 40 210 96.0 1.6 5.4 44 1.7 5.9 49 1.8 6.2 51 1.9 6.4 53
-16.9 60 210 96.0 2.4 8.3 67 2.6 9.2 73 2.7 9.6 77 2.8 9.9 79
-20.8 80 210 96.0 3.2 11.4 89 3.5 12.5 98 3.7 13.2 103 3.8 13.5 106
-24.8 100 211 96.0 4.0 14.6 112 4.4 16.1 123 4.7 16.9 129 4.8 17.4 133
-28.8 120 211 96.0 4.9 18.0 135 5.4 19.9 149 5.7 20.9 156 5.8 21.5 161
-32.7 140 211 96.0 5.8 21.6 158 6.4 23.9 175 6.7 25.1 184 6.9 25.8 189
-36.7 160 206 96.0 6.6 25.2 181 7.3 27.9 201 7.7 29.3 211 7.9 30.2 217
-40.7 180 197 91.9 7.4 28.6 203 8.2 31.7 225 8.7 33.4 237 8.9 34.3 244
-44.6 200 187 85.8 8.3 32.1 225 9.2 35.6 249 9.7 37.5 262 10.0 38.6 270
-48.6 220 177 79.3 9.2 35.9 247 10.3 39.9 274 10.8 42.1 289 11.2 43.4 298
-52.5 240 167 73.6 10.3 40.1 270 11.5 44.8 301 12.2 47.3 318 12.5 48.8 327
-54.5 250 162 70.9 10.9 42.3 282 12.2 47.4 315 12.9 50.2 333 13.3 51.9 344
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4a. Type I Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL KIAS
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 1.8 15 0.6 2.0 16 0.6 2.2 19 0.7 2.5 20
-2.9 40 210 96.0 1.0 3.6 29 1.2 4.0 33 1.3 4.5 37 1.4 5.0 41
-6.9 60 210 96.0 1.5 5.5 44 1.7 6.2 50 2.0 7.0 55 2.2 7.8 62
-10.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 7.5 59 2.3 8.5 66 2.6 9.5 74 2.9 10.6 83
-14.8 100 211 96.0 2.6 9.7 74 3.0 10.9 83 3.3 12.2 93 3.7 13.6 103
-18.8 120 211 96.0 3.2 11.9 89 3.6 13.5 100 4.0 15.1 112 4.5 16.8 125
-22.7 140 211 96.0 3.8 14.3 104 4.2 16.2 118 4.7 18.1 132 5.3 20.2 147
-26.7 160 206 93.2 4.3 16.7 120 4.9 18.9 135 5.5 21.2 151 6.1 23.6 168
-30.7 180 197 87.1 4.9 19.1 134 5.5 21.6 151 6.2 24.2 169 6.9 27.0 189
-34.6 200 187 81.3 5.5 21.4 147 6.2 24.3 166 6.9 27.3 187 7.7 30.5 209
-38.6 220 177 75.0 6.1 24.0 161 6.9 27.2 182 7.7 30.6 205 8.7 34.3 229
-42.5 240 167 69.7 6.7 26.6 175 7.6 30.3 198 8.6 34.2 223 9.7 38.4 250
-44.5 250 162 67.2 7.1 28.0 182 8.1 31.9 206 9.1 36.1 233 10.2 40.6 261
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 2.7 23 0.9 3.0 25 0.9 3.1 26 0.9 3.2 27
-2.9 40 210 96.0 1.6 5.6 45 1.7 6.2 50 1.8 6.5 53 1.9 6.6 54
-6.9 60 210 96.0 2.4 8.6 68 2.6 9.5 75 2.8 9.9 79 2.9 10.2 81
-10.8 80 210 96.0 3.2 11.8 91 3.6 13.0 101 3.7 13.6 106 3.8 14.0 109
-14.8 100 211 96.0 4.1 15.1 115 4.5 16.7 127 4.7 17.5 133 4.9 18.0 137
-18.8 120 211 96.0 5.0 18.7 138 5.5 20.6 153 5.8 21.7 161 5.9 22.3 165
-22.7 140 211 96.0 5.9 22.4 163 6.5 24.8 180 6.8 26.1 189 7.0 26.8 195
-26.7 160 206 93.2 6.8 26.3 187 7.5 29.1 207 7.9 30.6 217 8.1 31.5 224
-30.7 180 197 87.1 7.7 30.1 210 8.5 33.3 232 8.9 35.1 244 9.2 36.2 252
-34.6 200 187 81.3 8.6 34.0 232 9.6 37.8 258 10.1 39.9 272 10.4 41.1 280
-38.6 220 177 75.0 9.7 38.3 255 10.8 42.8 284 11.4 45.2 300 11.7 46.6 310
-42.5 240 167 69.7 10.9 43.1 280 12.2 48.3 313 12.9 51.2 331 13.3 52.9 342
-44.5 250 162 67.2 11.5 45.7 293 12.9 51.4 328 13.7 54.6 348 14.2 56.5 360
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4b. Type I Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 1.8 15 0.6 2.0 17 0.6 2.3 19 0.7 2.5 21
7.1 40 210 96.0 1.0 3.7 30 1.2 4.2 34 1.3 4.7 38 1.4 5.2 42
3.1 60 210 96.0 1.6 5.7 45 1.8 6.4 51 2.0 7.2 57 2.2 8.0 63
-0.8 80 210 96.0 2.1 7.8 60 2.4 8.8 68 2.7 9.9 76 3.0 11.0 85
-4.8 100 211 96.0 2.7 10.0 76 3.0 11.3 85 3.4 12.7 96 3.7 14.1 106
-8.8 120 211 96.0 3.2 12.3 91 3.6 13.9 103 4.1 15.6 115 4.5 17.4 128
-12.7 140 211 92.2 3.8 14.9 108 4.3 16.8 121 4.8 18.9 136 5.4 21.0 151
-16.7 160 206 87.3 4.5 17.6 123 5.0 19.9 139 5.6 22.3 156 6.3 24.9 174
-20.7 180 197 82.0 5.1 20.3 138 5.7 22.9 156 6.4 25.8 175 7.2 28.8 195
-24.6 200 187 76.8 5.7 22.9 152 6.5 26.0 172 7.3 29.3 194 8.1 32.8 217
-28.6 220 177 71.0 6.4 25.8 166 7.2 29.3 189 8.2 33.0 213 9.2 37.1 239
-32.5 240 167 65.8 7.1 28.7 181 8.1 32.7 205 9.2 37.1 232 10.3 41.8 261
-34.5 250 162 63.4 7.5 30.3 188 8.6 34.6 214 9.7 39.2 242 11.0 44.4 273
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 2.8 23 0.9 3.1 25 0.9 3.2 27 0.9 3.3 28
7.1 40 210 96.0 1.6 5.8 47 1.8 6.4 51 1.9 6.7 54 1.9 6.9 55
3.1 60 210 96.0 2.4 8.9 70 2.7 9.8 77 2.8 10.3 81 2.9 10.6 83
-0.8 80 210 96.0 3.3 12.2 94 3.6 13.4 103 3.8 14.1 109 3.9 14.5 112
-4.8 100 211 96.0 4.2 15.6 118 4.6 17.3 130 4.8 18.2 137 5.0 18.7 141
-8.8 120 211 96.0 5.0 19.3 142 5.6 21.4 157 5.9 22.5 166 6.0 23.1 170
-12.7 140 211 92.2 6.0 23.4 168 6.6 25.9 186 7.0 27.2 195 7.2 28.0 201
-16.7 160 206 87.3 7.0 27.7 193 7.8 30.8 214 8.2 32.4 225 8.4 33.4 232
-20.7 180 197 82.0 8.0 32.1 218 8.9 35.7 242 9.4 37.7 254 9.7 38.8 262
-24.6 200 187 76.8 9.1 36.6 242 10.1 40.9 269 10.7 43.2 284 11.0 44.5 293
-28.6 220 177 71.0 10.3 41.6 267 11.5 46.6 298 12.1 49.3 315 12.5 51.0 325
-32.5 240 167 65.8 11.6 47.1 293 13.1 53.2 329 13.9 56.5 349 14.4 58.5 361
-34.5 250 162 63.4 12.4 50.2 307 14.0 56.8 346 14.9 60.6 367 15.5 62.9 381
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4c. Type I Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 1.9 15 0.6 2.1 17 0.7 2.3 20 0.7 2.6 21
17.1 40 210 96.0 1.0 3.8 31 1.2 4.3 34 1.3 4.8 39 1.5 5.4 43
13.1 60 210 96.0 1.6 5.9 46 1.8 6.6 52 2.0 7.4 59 2.2 8.3 65
9.2 80 210 96.0 2.1 8.0 62 2.4 9.1 70 2.7 10.2 78 3.0 11.3 87
5.2 100 211 93.7 2.7 10.4 78 3.1 11.7 88 3.4 13.1 98 3.8 14.6 109
1.2 120 211 89.6 3.3 13.0 94 3.8 14.6 106 4.2 16.4 119 4.7 18.3 132
-2.7 140 211 84.7 4.0 15.9 111 4.5 18.0 126 5.1 20.2 141 5.7 22.6 157
-6.7 160 206 80.3 4.7 19.1 128 5.4 21.7 145 6.0 24.4 163 6.7 27.3 182
-10.7 180 197 75.9 5.5 22.3 144 6.2 25.3 163 6.9 28.5 184 7.8 32.0 206
-14.6 200 187 71.8 6.2 25.4 160 7.0 28.8 181 7.9 32.6 204 8.9 36.6 229
-18.6 220 177 66.5 6.9 28.6 175 7.9 32.6 198 8.9 36.9 224 10.0 41.7 252
-22.5 240 167 61.7 7.8 32.1 190 8.8 36.6 216 10.0 41.6 245 11.4 47.2 277
-24.5 250 162 59.5 8.2 33.9 197 9.4 38.8 225 10.7 44.2 256 12.1 50.3 289
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 2.9 24 0.9 3.2 26 0.9 3.4 28 1.0 3.4 28
17.1 40 210 96.0 1.6 5.9 48 1.8 6.6 53 1.9 6.9 55 1.9 7.1 57
13.1 60 210 96.0 2.5 9.2 72 2.7 10.1 79 2.9 10.6 83 2.9 10.9 86
9.2 80 210 96.0 3.3 12.6 96 3.7 13.9 106 3.9 14.6 112 4.0 15.0 115
5.2 100 211 93.7 4.2 16.2 121 4.7 18.0 134 4.9 18.9 141 5.1 19.5 145
1.2 120 211 89.6 5.2 20.4 147 5.8 22.6 163 6.1 23.8 171 6.2 24.5 176
-2.7 140 211 84.7 6.3 25.2 175 7.0 28.0 194 7.4 29.4 204 7.6 30.3 210
-6.7 160 206 80.3 7.5 30.4 203 8.3 33.9 225 8.8 35.8 238 9.1 36.9 245
-10.7 180 197 75.9 8.7 35.7 230 9.7 39.9 256 10.3 42.2 270 10.6 43.6 279
-14.6 200 187 71.8 9.9 41.1 256 11.1 46.1 286 11.8 48.9 303 12.2 50.5 313
-18.6 220 177 66.5 11.3 47.0 283 12.7 53.0 318 13.5 56.3 337 14.0 58.4 349
-22.5 240 167 61.7 12.9 53.6 313 14.6 61.0 353 15.6 65.2 376 16.2 67.8 391
-24.5 250 162 59.5 13.8 57.2 328 15.7 65.5 372 16.9 70.3 398 17.6 73.2 414
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 4d. Type I Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 210 96.0 0.5 1.9 16 0.6 2.2 18 0.7 2.4 20 0.7 2.7 22
27.1 40 210 93.0 1.1 4.0 32 1.2 4.5 35 1.4 5.0 40 1.5 5.6 44
23.1 60 210 89.7 1.7 6.2 48 1.9 7.1 54 2.1 7.9 60 2.3 8.8 67
19.2 80 210 86.5 2.3 8.8 64 2.6 9.9 73 2.9 11.1 82 3.2 12.4 91
15.2 100 211 83.5 3.0 11.6 82 3.4 13.1 93 3.8 14.7 104 4.2 16.5 116
11.2 120 211 80.4 3.7 14.8 100 4.2 16.7 113 4.7 18.8 127 5.3 21.1 142
7.3 140 211 76.3 4.5 18.4 119 5.1 20.9 135 5.8 23.6 151 6.5 26.4 170
3.3 160 206 72.5 5.4 22.4 138 6.2 25.5 156 6.9 28.8 176 7.8 32.4 198
-0.7 180 197 68.6 6.3 26.3 156 7.1 30.0 177 8.1 33.9 200 9.1 38.3 225
-4.6 200 187 65.0 7.1 30.1 172 8.1 34.4 196 9.2 39.0 222 10.4 44.2 251
-8.6 220 177 60.8 8.0 34.0 189 9.2 39.0 215 10.5 44.4 245 11.9 50.5 278
-12.5 240 167 57.0 9.0 38.1 205 10.3 43.8 235 11.8 50.2 268 13.5 57.5 305
-14.5 250 162 55.1 9.5 40.3 214 11.0 46.4 245 12.6 53.3 280 14.4 61.2 320
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 210 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 210 96.0 0.8 3.0 24 0.9 3.3 27 0.9 3.5 28 1.0 3.6 29
27.1 40 210 93.0 1.7 6.2 49 1.8 6.9 54 1.9 7.2 57 2.0 7.4 59
23.1 60 210 89.7 2.6 9.8 75 2.9 10.8 83 3.0 11.4 87 3.1 11.7 89
19.2 80 210 86.5 3.6 13.8 101 4.0 15.3 112 4.2 16.1 118 4.3 16.6 122
15.2 100 211 83.5 4.7 18.3 129 5.2 20.4 143 5.5 21.5 151 5.6 22.1 155
11.2 120 211 80.4 5.9 23.5 158 6.5 26.2 176 6.9 27.6 186 7.1 28.5 191
7.3 140 211 76.3 7.2 29.6 190 8.1 33.1 211 8.5 35.0 223 8.8 36.1 230
3.3 160 206 72.5 8.7 36.4 222 9.8 40.8 248 10.4 43.2 263 10.7 44.7 272
-0.7 180 197 68.6 10.2 43.2 253 11.5 48.7 284 12.3 51.7 301 12.7 53.6 312
-4.6 200 187 65.0 11.8 50.1 283 13.4 56.8 320 14.2 60.5 340 14.8 62.9 352
-8.6 220 177 60.8 13.5 57.6 314 15.4 65.8 357 16.5 70.5 381 17.2 73.4 397
-12.5 240 167 57.0 15.5 66.0 348 17.9 76.3 400 19.3 82.4 429 20.2 86.3 448
-14.5 250 162 55.1 16.6 70.7 367 19.3 82.3 423 21.0 89.4 456 22.0 94.0 478
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 4e. Type I Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 86.2 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 210 83.5 0.6 2.3 17 0.7 2.6 20 0.8 3.0 22 0.9 3.3 24
37.1 40 210 80.7 1.3 4.9 35 1.5 5.6 40 1.7 6.3 44 1.8 7.0 50
33.1 60 210 78.0 2.0 7.8 54 2.3 8.8 60 2.6 9.9 68 2.9 11.1 76
29.2 80 210 75.4 2.8 11.0 73 3.2 12.5 82 3.6 14.1 93 4.0 15.8 103
25.2 100 211 73.0 3.7 14.7 92 4.2 16.7 105 4.7 18.8 118 5.3 21.2 132
21.2 120 211 70.6 4.6 18.8 113 5.3 21.4 128 5.9 24.2 145 6.7 27.3 164
17.3 140 211 67.2 5.7 23.7 136 6.5 27.0 154 7.4 30.6 175 8.3 34.6 197
13.3 160 206 64.0 6.9 29.0 159 7.8 33.1 181 8.9 37.7 205 10.1 42.9 233
9.3 180 197 60.7 8.0 34.2 180 9.1 39.2 205 10.4 44.8 234 11.9 51.1 266
5.4 200 187 57.7 9.1 39.1 199 10.4 45.0 229 12.0 51.7 261 13.7 59.3 298
1.4 220 177 54.1 10.2 44.2 218 11.8 51.1 251 13.6 58.9 288 15.7 68.0 331
-2.5 240 167 50.8 11.5 49.5 237 13.3 57.5 274 15.4 66.7 316 17.9 77.7 366
-4.5 250 162 49.3 12.1 52.2 247 14.1 60.8 285 16.4 70.8 330 19.2 83.0 384
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 210 86.2 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 210 83.5 1.0 3.7 27 1.1 4.1 30 1.2 4.3 32 1.2 4.4 33
37.1 40 210 80.7 2.1 7.8 56 2.3 8.7 62 2.4 9.2 65 2.5 9.4 67
33.1 60 210 78.0 3.2 12.4 85 3.6 13.9 95 3.8 14.7 100 3.9 15.1 103
29.2 80 210 75.4 4.5 17.7 116 5.0 19.8 129 5.3 20.9 137 5.5 21.6 141
25.2 100 211 73.0 5.9 23.7 149 6.7 26.6 166 7.0 28.2 176 7.3 29.2 182
21.2 120 211 70.6 7.5 30.7 184 8.5 34.6 207 9.0 36.7 219 9.3 38.0 227
17.3 140 211 67.2 9.4 39.2 223 10.6 44.3 252 11.3 47.2 268 11.7 49.0 277
13.3 160 206 64.0 11.5 48.8 264 13.1 55.6 300 13.9 59.4 320 14.5 61.8 332
9.3 180 197 60.7 13.6 58.4 303 15.6 67.1 347 16.7 72.1 371 17.4 75.3 387
5.4 200 187 57.7 15.8 68.2 342 18.2 79.1 394 19.7 85.5 424 20.6 89.6 443
1.4 220 177 54.1 18.2 79.0 382 21.3 92.7 445 23.2 101.1 482 24.4 106.5 506
-2.5 240 167 50.8 21.0 91.4 426 25.1 109.5 504 27.7 121.2 553 29.5 129.2 585
-4.5 250 162 49.3 22.7 98.4 450 27.5 119.6 539 30.7 134.1 597 33.0 144.3 637
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 4f. Type I Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 79.6 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 210 77.2 0.7 2.7 19 0.8 3.0 21 0.9 3.4 24 1.0 3.8 27
42.1 40 210 74.7 1.5 5.6 38 1.7 6.4 43 1.9 7.2 49 2.1 8.1 54
38.1 60 210 72.2 2.3 8.9 58 2.6 10.1 66 2.9 11.4 74 3.3 12.9 83
34.2 80 210 70.0 3.2 12.7 78 3.6 14.4 89 4.1 16.3 101 4.6 18.4 113
30.2 100 211 67.8 4.2 16.9 100 4.8 19.2 114 5.4 21.8 129 6.1 24.7 146
26.2 120 211 65.7 5.3 21.7 123 6.0 24.8 141 6.9 28.2 160 7.8 32.0 181
22.3 140 211 62.6 6.6 27.5 148 7.5 31.5 170 8.6 36.0 193 9.7 41.0 220
18.3 160 206 59.7 7.9 33.9 175 9.1 39.0 200 10.4 44.7 229 11.9 51.2 261
14.3 180 197 56.7 9.3 40.1 198 10.7 46.3 228 12.3 53.3 262 14.1 61.4 300
10.4 200 187 54.0 10.6 46.0 220 12.2 53.3 254 14.1 61.7 293 16.4 71.6 338
6.4 220 177 50.7 11.9 52.0 241 13.9 60.5 279 16.1 70.4 324 18.8 82.4 376
2.5 240 167 47.6 13.3 58.2 263 15.6 68.1 305 18.3 79.9 356 21.6 94.6 417
0.5 250 162 46.2 14.1 61.4 273 16.5 72.1 318 19.4 85.0 372 23.1 101.3 439
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE I ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 210 79.6 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 210 77.2 1.1 4.3 30 1.3 4.7 33 1.3 5.0 35 1.4 5.2 36
42.1 40 210 74.7 2.4 9.0 61 2.6 10.1 68 2.8 10.7 72 2.9 11.0 74
38.1 60 210 72.2 3.7 14.5 93 4.2 16.2 105 4.4 17.2 111 4.6 17.8 114
34.2 80 210 70.0 5.2 20.7 127 5.9 23.2 143 6.2 24.7 152 6.4 25.5 157
30.2 100 211 67.8 6.9 27.8 164 7.8 31.5 186 8.3 33.5 197 8.6 34.7 204
26.2 120 211 65.7 8.8 36.3 205 10.0 41.2 232 10.7 44.0 247 11.1 45.7 256
22.3 140 211 62.6 11.1 46.7 249 12.7 53.5 285 13.5 57.3 304 14.1 59.7 317
18.3 160 206 59.7 13.7 58.8 299 15.8 68.0 343 17.0 73.4 369 17.8 76.7 386
14.3 180 197 56.7 16.3 71.2 346 19.0 83.1 402 20.7 90.3 435 21.7 94.9 455
10.4 200 187 54.0 19.1 83.6 392 22.5 98.9 460 24.6 108.4 501 26.0 114.5 528
6.4 220 177 50.7 22.2 97.4 441 26.6 117.3 525 29.5 130.3 578 31.4 139.1 614
2.5 240 167 47.6 25.9 113.8 496 32.0 141.5 605 36.4 161.6 681 39.7 176.8 736
0.5 250 162 46.2 28.1 123.4 527 35.7 157.3 656 41.7 184.6 755 46.6 207.8 833
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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5.4.12 Type II Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 5. Type II Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1.4 14 0.5 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 17 0.7 2.0 19
-12.9 40 185 96.0 1.0 2.9 27 1.1 3.2 30 1.2 3.6 34 1.3 4.1 38
-16.9 60 185 96.0 1.4 4.4 40 1.6 5.0 46 1.8 5.6 51 2.0 6.2 57
-20.8 80 186 96.0 1.9 6.0 54 2.2 6.8 61 2.4 7.6 68 2.7 8.5 76
-24.8 100 186 96.0 2.4 7.6 68 2.7 8.7 76 3.1 9.7 85 3.4 10.9 95
-28.8 120 186 96.0 2.9 9.4 81 3.3 10.6 92 3.7 12.0 103 4.1 13.4 115
-32.7 140 186 96.0 3.4 11.2 95 3.9 12.7 107 4.3 14.3 120 4.9 16.0 134
-36.7 160 186 96.0 3.9 13.1 109 4.5 14.9 123 5.0 16.7 138 5.6 18.7 154
-40.7 180 187 91.0 4.5 15.2 123 5.1 17.2 139 5.7 19.4 156 6.4 21.7 175
-44.6 200 187 85.8 5.1 17.6 138 5.8 19.9 156 6.5 22.5 176 7.2 25.2 196
-48.6 220 177 79.3 5.7 20.0 152 6.4 22.7 172 7.3 25.6 194 8.1 28.8 217
-52.5 240 167 73.6 6.3 22.4 166 7.2 25.4 188 8.1 28.8 211 9.1 32.4 238
-54.5 250 162 70.9 6.6 23.6 172 7.5 26.9 195 8.5 30.5 220 9.6 34.3 248
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 185 96.0 0.7 2.2 21 0.8 2.4 24 0.9 2.6 24 0.9 2.6 25
-12.9 40 185 96.0 1.5 4.5 42 1.6 5.0 47 1.7 5.3 49 1.8 5.4 50
-16.9 60 185 96.0 2.2 6.9 64 2.5 7.7 70 2.6 8.1 73 2.7 8.3 76
-20.8 80 186 96.0 3.0 9.4 84 3.3 10.5 93 3.5 11.0 98 3.6 11.3 101
-24.8 100 186 96.0 3.8 12.1 106 4.2 13.4 117 4.4 14.1 123 4.5 14.5 127
-28.8 120 186 96.0 4.6 14.9 127 5.1 16.5 141 5.4 17.4 148 5.5 17.9 153
-32.7 140 186 96.0 5.4 17.8 149 6.0 19.8 166 6.3 20.8 174 6.5 21.4 179
-36.7 160 186 96.0 6.2 20.9 171 6.9 23.2 191 7.3 24.4 200 7.5 25.2 206
-40.7 180 187 91.0 7.1 24.2 195 7.9 27.0 216 8.3 28.4 228 8.6 29.3 235
-44.6 200 187 85.8 8.1 28.1 219 9.0 31.3 244 9.5 33.1 257 9.8 34.1 265
-48.6 220 177 79.3 9.1 32.2 243 10.1 36.0 271 10.7 38.0 286 11.1 39.2 295
-52.5 240 167 73.6 10.2 36.4 266 11.4 40.8 298 12.0 43.2 314 12.4 44.7 325
-54.5 250 162 70.9 10.7 38.6 278 12.1 43.4 312 12.8 46.1 330 13.2 47.7 341
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 5a. Type II Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1.4 14 0.5 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 18 0.7 2.0 20
-2.9 40 185 96.0 1.0 2.9 28 1.1 3.3 31 1.2 3.7 35 1.4 4.2 39
-6.9 60 185 96.0 1.4 4.5 41 1.6 5.1 47 1.8 5.7 52 2.0 6.4 59
-10.8 80 186 96.0 1.9 6.2 55 2.2 7.0 62 2.5 7.8 70 2.7 8.8 78
-14.8 100 186 96.0 2.4 7.9 69 2.8 8.9 78 3.1 10.0 87 3.5 11.2 98
-18.8 120 186 96.0 3.0 9.7 83 3.3 11.0 93 3.7 12.3 105 4.2 13.8 117
-22.7 140 186 96.0 3.5 11.6 97 3.9 13.1 109 4.4 14.8 123 4.9 16.5 137
-26.7 160 186 91.4 4.0 13.6 111 4.5 15.4 126 5.1 17.4 142 5.7 19.5 158
-30.7 180 187 86.2 4.6 15.9 126 5.2 18.1 143 5.9 20.4 161 6.6 22.8 180
-34.6 200 187 81.3 5.2 18.6 142 5.9 21.1 160 6.7 23.8 181 7.5 26.7 202
-38.6 220 177 75.0 5.9 21.3 156 6.7 24.2 177 7.6 27.3 200 8.5 30.8 224
-42.5 240 167 69.7 6.6 23.9 170 7.5 27.3 193 8.5 30.9 218 9.5 34.9 245
-44.5 250 162 67.2 6.9 25.3 177 7.9 28.9 201 8.9 32.8 228 10.1 37.1 256
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 185 96.0 0.7 2.3 22 0.8 2.5 24 0.9 2.6 25 0.9 2.7 26
-2.9 40 185 96.0 1.5 4.6 43 1.7 5.2 48 1.7 5.4 50 1.8 5.6 52
-6.9 60 185 96.0 2.3 7.1 65 2.5 7.9 72 2.6 8.3 75 2.7 8.6 78
-10.8 80 186 96.0 3.0 9.7 86 3.4 10.8 96 3.6 11.4 101 3.7 11.7 104
-14.8 100 186 96.0 3.8 12.5 108 4.3 13.9 120 4.5 14.6 126 4.6 15.0 130
-18.8 120 186 96.0 4.6 15.4 130 5.2 17.1 145 5.4 18.0 152 5.6 18.5 157
-22.7 140 186 96.0 5.5 18.4 153 6.1 20.5 170 6.4 21.6 179 6.6 22.2 184
-26.7 160 186 91.4 6.3 21.7 176 7.1 24.2 195 7.4 25.5 206 7.7 26.3 212
-30.7 180 187 86.2 7.3 25.5 200 8.1 28.4 223 8.6 30.0 235 8.8 30.9 242
-34.6 200 187 81.3 8.4 29.9 226 9.4 33.4 252 9.9 35.3 266 10.2 36.4 274
-38.6 220 177 75.0 9.5 34.5 251 10.7 38.7 281 11.3 41.0 297 11.6 42.4 306
-42.5 240 167 69.7 10.7 39.3 275 12.0 44.3 309 12.8 47.0 327 13.2 48.7 339
-44.5 250 162 67.2 11.4 41.9 288 12.8 47.4 324 13.6 50.4 344 14.1 52.3 357
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CLIMB

Tables 5b. Type II Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1.5 14 0.5 1.7 16 0.6 1.9 18 0.7 2.1 20
7.1 40 185 96.0 1.0 3.0 28 1.1 3.4 32 1.2 3.9 36 1.4 4.3 40
3.1 60 185 96.0 1.5 4.6 42 1.6 5.3 48 1.8 5.9 54 2.1 6.6 59
-0.8 80 186 96.0 2.0 6.3 56 2.2 7.2 64 2.5 8.1 71 2.8 9.0 79
-4.8 100 186 96.0 2.5 8.1 70 2.8 9.2 79 3.1 10.3 89 3.5 11.6 99
-8.8 120 186 95.8 3.0 10.0 84 3.4 11.3 96 3.8 12.7 108 4.2 14.2 120
-12.7 140 186 90.3 3.5 12.0 99 4.0 13.6 112 4.5 15.3 126 5.0 17.2 141
-16.7 160 186 85.7 4.1 14.3 114 4.7 16.2 129 5.2 18.3 145 5.9 20.5 162
-20.7 180 187 81.2 4.8 16.9 129 5.4 19.2 147 6.1 21.7 165 6.8 24.3 185
-24.6 200 187 76.8 5.5 19.9 146 6.2 22.6 165 7.0 25.6 186 7.9 28.8 209
-28.6 220 177 71.0 6.2 22.9 161 7.1 26.1 183 8.0 29.6 207 9.0 33.4 233
-32.5 240 167 65.8 7.0 25.9 176 7.9 29.6 200 9.0 33.7 226 10.2 38.1 255
-34.5 250 162 63.4 7.3 27.5 183 8.4 31.5 208 9.5 35.8 236 10.8 40.7 267
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 185 96.0 0.8 2.3 22 0.8 2.6 24 0.9 2.7 26 0.9 2.8 26
7.1 40 185 96.0 1.5 4.8 44 1.7 5.3 49 1.8 5.6 51 1.8 5.7 53
3.1 60 185 96.0 2.3 7.4 66 2.5 8.2 73 2.7 8.6 77 2.8 8.8 79
-0.8 80 186 96.0 3.1 10.0 88 3.4 11.2 98 3.6 11.7 103 3.7 12.1 106
-4.8 100 186 96.0 3.9 12.9 111 4.3 14.3 123 4.5 15.1 129 4.7 15.5 133
-8.8 120 186 95.8 4.7 15.9 133 5.2 17.6 148 5.5 18.6 156 5.7 19.2 161
-12.7 140 186 90.3 5.6 19.2 157 6.2 21.3 174 6.5 22.5 184 6.7 23.2 189
-16.7 160 186 85.7 6.6 22.9 181 7.3 25.6 202 7.7 27.0 213 7.9 27.8 220
-20.7 180 187 81.2 7.6 27.3 207 8.5 30.5 231 9.0 32.2 244 9.3 33.3 252
-24.6 200 187 76.8 8.8 32.3 234 9.9 36.2 262 10.5 38.4 277 10.8 39.7 286
-28.6 220 177 71.0 10.1 37.6 261 11.4 42.4 293 12.1 45.0 311 12.5 46.6 321
-32.5 240 167 65.8 11.5 43.2 288 13.0 49.0 324 13.8 52.2 345 14.3 54.2 357
-34.5 250 162 63.4 12.2 46.2 302 13.9 52.6 341 14.8 56.3 363 15.4 58.5 377
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 5c. Type II Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 185 96.0 0.5 1.5 15 0.5 1.7 16 0.6 1.9 18 0.7 2.2 20
17.1 40 185 96.0 1.0 3.1 29 1.1 3.5 32 1.2 4.0 36 1.4 4.4 40
13.1 60 185 96.0 1.5 4.8 43 1.7 5.4 49 1.9 6.1 54 2.1 6.8 61
9.2 80 186 96.0 2.0 6.5 57 2.2 7.4 65 2.5 8.3 73 2.8 9.3 81
5.2 100 186 92.1 2.5 8.4 72 2.8 9.5 81 3.2 10.7 91 3.6 12.0 102
1.2 120 186 88.0 3.1 10.5 87 3.5 11.9 98 3.9 13.4 110 4.4 15.0 123
-2.7 140 186 82.9 3.7 12.8 102 4.2 14.6 115 4.7 16.4 130 5.3 18.4 145
-6.7 160 186 79.0 4.4 15.5 117 4.9 17.6 133 5.6 19.9 150 6.3 22.3 169
-10.7 180 187 75.3 5.1 18.5 134 5.8 21.1 152 6.5 23.8 172 7.3 26.8 193
-14.6 200 187 71.8 5.9 21.9 151 6.7 25.0 172 7.6 28.4 195 8.6 32.1 219
-18.6 220 177 66.5 6.7 25.4 167 7.7 29.1 191 8.7 33.1 216 9.9 37.5 244
-22.5 240 167 61.7 7.6 28.9 183 8.6 33.1 209 9.8 37.8 237 11.2 43.1 269
-24.5 250 162 59.5 8.0 30.7 191 9.2 35.2 218 10.5 40.3 248 11.9 46.1 282
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 185 96.0 0.8 2.4 23 0.8 2.7 25 0.9 2.8 26 0.9 2.9 27
17.1 40 185 96.0 1.5 4.9 45 1.7 5.5 50 1.8 5.7 53 1.8 5.9 54
13.1 60 185 96.0 2.3 7.6 68 2.6 8.4 75 2.7 8.8 79 2.8 9.1 81
9.2 80 186 96.0 3.1 10.3 90 3.5 11.5 100 3.6 12.1 106 3.8 12.5 109
5.2 100 186 92.1 4.0 13.4 113 4.4 14.9 126 4.6 15.7 133 4.8 16.1 137
1.2 120 186 88.0 4.9 16.7 137 5.4 18.6 153 5.7 19.7 161 5.9 20.3 166
-2.7 140 186 82.9 5.9 20.6 162 6.5 23.0 181 6.9 24.3 191 7.1 25.1 197
-6.7 160 186 79.0 7.0 25.0 189 7.8 28.0 210 8.3 29.7 223 8.5 30.6 230
-10.7 180 187 75.3 8.2 30.2 216 9.2 33.9 242 9.8 35.9 257 10.1 37.2 265
-14.6 200 187 71.8 9.7 36.2 246 10.9 40.8 277 11.5 43.4 293 12.0 44.9 304
-18.6 220 177 66.5 11.1 42.5 276 12.6 48.2 311 13.4 51.4 331 13.9 53.4 343
-22.5 240 167 61.7 12.7 49.1 305 14.5 56.2 347 15.5 60.3 370 16.2 62.8 384
-24.5 250 162 59.5 13.6 52.8 320 15.6 60.7 366 16.8 65.4 391 17.5 68.3 408
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5d. Type II Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 185 95.3 0.5 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 17 0.6 2.0 19 0.7 2.2 21
27.1 40 185 91.8 1.0 3.2 29 1.1 3.7 33 1.3 4.1 37 1.4 4.6 42
23.1 60 185 88.5 1.5 5.1 44 1.7 5.8 50 2.0 6.5 56 2.2 7.3 63
19.2 80 186 85.4 2.1 7.1 59 2.4 8.1 67 2.7 9.1 76 3.0 10.2 85
15.2 100 186 82.4 2.7 9.3 75 3.1 10.6 85 3.5 12.0 95 3.9 13.4 107
11.2 120 186 79.2 3.4 11.8 91 3.8 13.4 103 4.3 15.2 116 4.9 17.1 130
7.3 140 186 74.9 4.1 14.6 107 4.7 16.6 122 5.3 18.8 137 5.9 21.2 154
3.3 160 186 71.3 4.9 17.8 124 5.6 20.3 141 6.3 23.0 159 7.1 26.0 180
-0.7 180 187 68.0 5.8 21.4 142 6.6 24.5 161 7.5 27.9 183 8.4 31.6 207
-4.6 200 187 65.0 6.7 25.7 161 7.7 29.4 183 8.8 33.5 208 10.0 38.2 236
-8.6 220 177 60.8 7.7 29.9 178 8.9 34.4 204 10.1 39.4 233 11.5 45.0 265
-12.5 240 167 57.0 8.7 34.0 195 10.0 39.2 224 11.5 45.1 256 13.2 51.9 293
-14.5 250 162 55.1 9.2 36.1 203 10.6 41.8 234 12.2 48.2 268 14.1 55.7 307
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 185 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 185 95.3 0.8 2.5 23 0.9 2.8 25 0.9 2.9 27 0.9 3.0 28
27.1 40 185 91.8 1.6 5.2 46 1.8 5.7 51 1.8 6.0 54 1.9 6.2 56
23.1 60 185 88.5 2.4 8.1 70 2.7 9.0 78 2.9 9.5 82 2.9 9.8 85
19.2 80 186 85.4 3.4 11.4 94 3.7 12.7 105 4.0 13.4 111 4.1 13.8 114
15.2 100 186 82.4 4.4 15.0 119 4.9 16.8 133 5.1 17.7 141 5.3 18.3 145
11.2 120 186 79.2 5.4 19.1 146 6.1 21.4 163 6.4 22.7 172 6.6 23.4 177
7.3 140 186 74.9 6.6 23.8 173 7.5 26.8 194 7.9 28.4 205 8.2 29.3 212
3.3 160 186 71.3 8.0 29.3 202 9.0 33.0 227 9.6 35.1 241 9.9 36.4 249
-0.7 180 187 68.0 9.5 35.7 233 10.8 40.5 264 11.5 43.2 280 11.9 44.8 290
-4.6 200 187 65.0 11.3 43.4 268 12.9 49.5 303 13.8 53.0 324 14.3 55.2 336
-8.6 220 177 60.8 13.2 51.6 302 15.1 59.3 345 16.2 63.8 369 16.9 66.6 384
-12.5 240 167 57.0 15.2 60.0 336 17.6 69.8 386 19.0 75.7 417 19.9 79.4 435
-14.5 250 162 55.1 16.3 64.7 354 19.0 75.9 410 20.7 82.7 444 21.8 87.1 465
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 5e. Type II Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 85.2 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 185 82.5 0.6 1.9 16 0.7 2.1 18 0.7 2.4 20 0.8 2.7 23
37.1 40 185 79.6 1.2 3.9 32 1.3 4.5 36 1.5 5.1 41 1.7 5.7 46
33.1 60 185 77.0 1.8 6.2 48 2.1 7.1 54 2.4 8.0 62 2.6 9.0 69
29.2 80 186 74.5 2.5 8.7 65 2.9 9.9 73 3.3 11.2 83 3.7 12.6 93
25.2 100 186 72.0 3.3 11.4 82 3.7 13.0 93 4.2 14.8 105 4.8 16.7 118
21.2 120 186 69.6 4.1 14.5 99 4.6 16.6 113 5.3 18.8 128 6.0 21.3 145
17.3 140 186 65.9 4.9 18.0 117 5.7 20.6 134 6.4 23.4 152 7.3 26.6 172
13.3 160 186 63.0 5.9 22.0 137 6.8 25.2 156 7.7 28.8 178 8.8 32.8 202
9.3 180 187 60.3 7.0 26.7 156 8.1 30.7 180 9.2 35.2 205 10.5 40.3 234
5.4 200 187 57.7 8.3 32.1 179 9.5 37.1 205 10.9 42.7 235 12.6 49.2 270
1.4 220 177 54.1 9.5 37.7 199 11.0 43.7 230 12.7 50.6 265 14.7 58.7 305
-2.5 240 167 50.8 10.7 43.0 218 12.5 50.1 253 14.5 58.4 293 16.9 68.4 340
-4.5 250 162 49.3 11.4 45.7 228 13.3 53.4 264 15.5 62.5 307 18.2 73.7 358
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 185 85.2 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 185 82.5 0.9 3.0 25 1.0 3.4 28 1.1 3.6 30 1.1 3.7 31
37.1 40 185 79.6 1.9 6.4 51 2.1 7.1 57 2.3 7.5 60 2.3 7.8 63
33.1 60 185 77.0 3.0 10.1 78 3.3 11.3 87 3.5 12.0 92 3.6 12.4 95
29.2 80 186 74.5 4.1 14.2 105 4.6 16.0 118 4.9 16.9 125 5.1 17.5 129
25.2 100 186 72.0 5.4 18.8 133 6.0 21.2 150 6.4 22.5 159 6.6 23.3 165
21.2 120 186 69.6 6.7 24.1 163 7.6 27.2 184 8.1 29.0 196 8.4 30.0 203
17.3 140 186 65.9 8.2 30.2 195 9.4 34.3 221 10.0 36.6 235 10.4 38.0 244
13.3 160 186 63.0 10.0 37.4 230 11.4 42.8 261 12.2 45.8 279 12.7 47.7 290
9.3 180 187 60.3 12.1 46.2 267 13.9 53.2 307 14.9 57.3 329 15.5 59.8 342
5.4 200 187 57.7 14.5 56.9 310 16.8 66.4 359 18.2 72.0 387 19.1 75.5 405
1.4 220 177 54.1 17.1 68.6 354 20.2 81.1 414 22.0 88.9 450 23.2 93.9 474
-2.5 240 167 50.8 20.0 81.0 398 24.0 97.9 473 26.6 108.9 521 28.3 116.5 553
-4.5 250 162 49.3 21.6 88.1 422 26.4 108.1 508 29.6 121.8 565 31.9 131.6 605
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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Tables 5f. Type II Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 78.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 185 76.3 0.6 2.1 17 0.7 2.4 19 0.8 2.7 21 0.9 3.1 24
42.1 40 185 73.7 1.3 4.4 34 1.5 5.0 39 1.7 5.7 44 1.9 6.4 49
38.1 60 185 71.3 2.0 7.0 51 2.3 7.9 58 2.6 9.0 66 3.0 10.2 74
34.2 80 186 69.0 2.8 9.8 68 3.2 11.2 78 3.6 12.7 88 4.1 14.3 100
30.2 100 186 66.9 3.6 12.9 87 4.2 14.7 99 4.7 16.8 112 5.4 19.0 127
26.2 120 186 64.7 4.5 16.4 105 5.2 18.7 120 5.9 21.4 137 6.7 24.3 156
22.3 140 186 61.4 5.5 20.3 125 6.3 23.3 143 7.2 26.7 163 8.3 30.5 186
18.3 160 186 58.7 6.7 25.0 146 7.6 28.7 167 8.8 33.0 191 10.0 37.8 219
14.3 180 187 56.3 7.9 30.4 168 9.1 35.1 193 10.5 40.5 222 12.1 46.7 255
10.4 200 187 54.0 9.4 36.8 192 10.8 42.7 222 12.6 49.6 256 14.6 57.7 297
6.4 220 177 50.7 10.8 43.3 215 12.6 50.6 250 14.7 59.2 290 17.2 69.5 338
2.5 240 167 47.6 12.2 49.6 236 14.3 58.2 276 16.9 68.6 323 20.0 81.7 380
0.5 250 162 46.2 13.0 52.8 247 15.3 62.2 289 18.0 73.7 339 21.5 88.4 401
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

CLIMB TYPE II ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 185 78.7 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 185 76.3 1.0 3.4 27 1.2 3.8 30 1.2 4.1 32 1.3 4.2 33
42.1 40 185 73.7 2.1 7.2 55 2.4 8.1 62 2.6 8.6 65 2.6 8.9 68
38.1 60 185 71.3 3.3 11.5 83 3.8 12.9 94 4.0 13.7 100 4.1 14.2 103
34.2 80 186 69.0 4.7 16.2 113 5.3 18.3 127 5.6 19.5 136 5.8 20.2 141
30.2 100 186 66.9 6.1 21.5 144 6.9 24.4 163 7.3 26.0 174 7.6 27.0 180
26.2 120 186 64.7 7.6 27.6 176 8.7 31.5 200 9.3 33.6 214 9.6 35.0 222
22.3 140 186 61.4 9.4 34.8 211 10.8 39.9 242 11.5 42.8 259 12.0 44.5 269
18.3 160 186 58.7 11.5 43.5 250 13.3 50.2 288 14.3 54.1 309 14.9 56.6 323
14.3 180 187 56.3 14.0 54.2 294 16.3 63.3 341 17.6 68.7 369 18.5 72.1 386
10.4 200 187 54.0 17.0 67.7 345 20.1 80.4 405 22.0 88.3 442 23.2 93.4 465
6.4 220 177 50.7 20.4 82.7 398 24.6 100.4 476 27.3 112.0 526 29.1 119.9 559
2.5 240 167 47.6 24.1 99.0 453 30.0 124.5 556 34.2 143.3 629 37.4 157.7 681
0.5 250 162 46.2 26.3 108.6 484 33.6 140.3 608 39.5 166.2 702 44.3 188.6 779
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 3%, Distance by 3% and Fuel by 3%

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5.4.13 Type III Climb Tables (BLEED “On”, “MIN”)

Tables 6. Type III Climb ISA - 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1.2 14 0.5 1.4 15 0.6 1.5 17 0.7 1.7 19
-12.9 40 160 96.0 0.9 2.4 27 1.1 2.8 30 1.2 3.1 34 1.3 3.5 39
-16.9 60 160 96.0 1.4 3.7 40 1.6 4.2 45 1.8 4.8 51 2.0 5.4 58
-20.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5.1 54 2.2 5.8 60 2.4 6.5 68 2.7 7.3 76
-24.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 6.5 67 2.7 7.4 76 3.0 8.3 85 3.4 9.4 95
-28.8 120 161 96.0 2.9 7.9 80 3.3 9.0 91 3.7 10.2 102 4.1 11.5 115
-32.7 140 161 96.0 3.4 9.4 93 3.8 10.8 106 4.3 12.2 119 4.8 13.7 134
-36.7 160 161 94.3 3.9 11.0 107 4.4 12.6 122 5.0 14.3 137 5.6 16.1 154
-40.7 180 161 88.8 4.4 12.8 121 5.0 14.6 137 5.6 16.6 155 6.3 18.7 174
-44.6 200 161 83.6 5.0 14.8 135 5.7 16.9 153 6.4 19.1 173 7.2 21.6 195
-48.6 220 162 78.0 5.6 17.0 149 6.4 19.5 170 7.2 22.1 192 8.2 25.0 217
-52.5 240 162 73.2 6.3 19.6 164 7.2 22.4 187 8.2 25.5 212 9.2 29.0 240
-54.5 250 162 70.9 6.7 21.0 172 7.6 24.1 196 8.7 27.4 223 9.8 31.2 252
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
-9.0 20 160 96.0 0.7 1.9 21 0.8 2.1 24 0.9 2.3 25 0.9 2.3 26
-12.9 40 160 96.0 1.5 3.9 43 1.7 4.4 48 1.8 4.6 50 1.8 4.8 52
-16.9 60 160 96.0 2.3 6.0 64 2.5 6.7 71 2.7 7.1 75 2.7 7.3 78
-20.8 80 160 96.0 3.0 8.2 85 3.4 9.2 95 3.6 9.7 100 3.7 10.0 103
-24.8 100 160 96.0 3.8 10.5 107 4.3 11.7 119 4.5 12.4 126 4.6 12.8 130
-28.8 120 161 96.0 4.6 12.9 128 5.1 14.4 143 5.4 15.2 151 5.6 15.7 156
-32.7 140 161 96.0 5.4 15.4 150 6.0 17.2 168 6.4 18.2 177 6.6 18.8 183
-36.7 160 161 94.3 6.2 18.0 172 7.0 20.2 193 7.4 21.4 204 7.6 22.1 210
-40.7 180 161 88.8 7.1 21.0 195 8.0 23.5 219 8.4 24.9 231 8.7 25.8 239
-44.6 200 161 83.6 8.1 24.3 219 9.1 27.4 246 9.6 29.0 260 9.9 30.0 269
-48.6 220 162 78.0 9.2 28.2 244 10.3 31.8 275 11.0 33.8 291 11.3 35.0 302
-52.5 240 162 73.2 10.4 32.8 271 11.8 37.1 306 12.5 39.6 325 13.0 41.0 337
-54.5 250 162 70.9 11.1 35.4 285 12.6 40.2 322 13.4 42.8 342 13.9 44.5 355
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 6a. Type III Climb ISA - 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1.2 14 0.5 1.4 15 0.6 1.6 18 0.7 1.8 20
-2.9 40 160 96.0 0.9 2.5 27 1.1 2.8 31 1.2 3.2 35 1.4 3.6 39
-6.9 60 160 96.0 1.4 3.8 41 1.6 4.4 46 1.8 4.9 52 2.0 5.5 59
-10.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5.2 54 2.2 5.9 62 2.4 6.7 69 2.7 7.5 78
-14.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 6.6 68 2.7 7.6 77 3.1 8.6 87 3.4 9.6 98
-18.8 120 161 96.0 2.9 8.1 81 3.3 9.3 93 3.7 10.5 104 4.2 11.8 117
-22.7 140 161 94.7 3.4 9.7 95 3.9 11.1 108 4.4 12.6 122 4.9 14.2 137
-26.7 160 161 89.4 3.9 11.5 109 4.5 13.1 124 5.0 14.8 140 5.7 16.7 157
-30.7 180 161 84.2 4.5 13.4 123 5.1 15.3 140 5.8 17.3 158 6.5 19.6 178
-34.6 200 161 79.1 5.1 15.6 137 5.8 17.8 156 6.6 20.2 177 7.4 22.9 200
-38.6 220 162 73.8 5.8 18.1 152 6.6 20.7 174 7.5 23.5 197 8.5 26.7 223
-42.5 240 162 69.4 6.6 20.9 168 7.5 24.0 192 8.5 27.4 218 9.7 31.2 247
-44.5 250 162 67.2 7.0 22.5 176 8.0 25.9 201 9.1 29.6 229 10.3 33.7 260
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
1.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2.0 22 0.8 2.2 24 0.9 2.3 26 0.9 2.4 26
-2.9 40 160 96.0 1.5 4.0 44 1.7 4.5 49 1.8 4.8 51 1.8 4.9 53
-6.9 60 160 96.0 2.3 6.2 65 2.5 6.9 73 2.7 7.3 77 2.8 7.6 79
-10.8 80 160 96.0 3.1 8.5 87 3.4 9.5 97 3.6 10.0 103 3.7 10.3 106
-14.8 100 160 96.0 3.9 10.8 109 4.3 12.1 122 4.5 12.8 128 4.7 13.2 132
-18.8 120 161 96.0 4.7 13.3 131 5.2 14.9 147 5.5 15.7 155 5.7 16.2 160
-22.7 140 161 94.7 5.5 15.9 153 6.1 17.8 171 6.5 18.9 181 6.7 19.5 187
-26.7 160 161 89.4 6.4 18.8 176 7.1 21.1 198 7.5 22.3 209 7.8 23.1 216
-30.7 180 161 84.2 7.3 22.0 200 8.2 24.8 225 8.7 26.3 238 9.0 27.2 246
-34.6 200 161 79.1 8.4 25.8 225 9.4 29.1 253 10.0 30.9 269 10.4 32.0 278
-38.6 220 162 73.8 9.6 30.2 251 10.8 34.2 283 11.5 36.4 302 11.9 37.8 313
-42.5 240 162 69.4 11.0 35.5 280 12.5 40.4 317 13.3 43.1 337 13.8 44.8 350
-44.5 250 162 67.2 11.7 38.4 295 13.4 43.9 335 14.3 47.0 357 14.9 48.9 371
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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CLIMB [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Tables 6b. Type III Climb ISA 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1.3 14 0.5 1.4 16 0.6 1.6 18 0.7 1.8 20
7.1 40 160 96.0 1.0 2.6 28 1.1 2.9 32 1.2 3.3 35 1.4 3.7 40
3.1 60 160 96.0 1.4 3.9 42 1.6 4.5 47 1.8 5.1 53 2.1 5.7 60
-0.8 80 160 96.0 1.9 5.3 55 2.2 6.1 63 2.5 6.9 71 2.8 7.8 79
-4.8 100 160 96.0 2.4 6.8 69 2.7 7.8 78 3.1 8.8 88 3.5 9.9 99
-8.8 120 161 93.4 2.9 8.4 83 3.3 9.6 94 3.7 10.9 106 4.2 12.2 120
-12.7 140 161 88.7 3.5 10.1 97 3.9 11.6 110 4.4 13.1 125 5.0 14.8 140
-16.7 160 161 84.0 4.0 12.0 111 4.6 13.7 127 5.2 15.6 143 5.8 17.6 161
-20.7 180 161 79.4 4.7 14.2 126 5.3 16.2 143 6.0 18.4 162 6.8 20.8 183
-24.6 200 161 74.9 5.3 16.6 141 6.1 19.0 161 6.9 21.6 182 7.8 24.5 206
-28.6 220 162 69.8 6.1 19.4 156 6.9 22.2 179 7.9 25.4 203 9.0 28.9 230
-32.5 240 162 65.4 6.9 22.6 172 7.9 26.0 197 9.0 29.8 225 10.3 34.0 256
-34.5 250 162 63.4 7.4 24.4 181 8.5 28.1 207 9.7 32.3 236 11.0 37.0 269
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
11.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2.0 22 0.8 2.3 25 0.9 2.4 26 0.9 2.5 27
7.1 40 160 96.0 1.5 4.2 44 1.7 4.6 49 1.8 4.9 53 1.9 5.1 54
3.1 60 160 96.0 2.3 6.4 67 2.6 7.1 74 2.7 7.5 78 2.8 7.8 81
-0.8 80 160 96.0 3.1 8.7 89 3.5 9.7 99 3.7 10.3 105 3.8 10.6 108
-4.8 100 160 96.0 3.9 11.1 111 4.4 12.5 124 4.6 13.2 132 4.8 13.6 136
-8.8 120 161 93.4 4.7 13.7 134 5.3 15.4 150 5.6 16.3 159 5.8 16.8 164
-12.7 140 161 88.7 5.6 16.6 157 6.3 18.6 176 6.7 19.7 186 6.9 20.4 193
-16.7 160 161 84.0 6.6 19.8 181 7.4 22.3 203 7.8 23.7 215 8.1 24.5 223
-20.7 180 161 79.4 7.6 23.5 206 8.6 26.5 232 9.1 28.2 246 9.4 29.2 254
-24.6 200 161 74.9 8.8 27.8 232 10.0 31.5 262 10.6 33.5 279 11.0 34.8 289
-28.6 220 162 69.8 10.2 32.8 260 11.5 37.4 295 12.3 40.0 314 12.8 41.5 326
-32.5 240 162 65.4 11.7 38.9 291 13.4 44.6 331 14.4 47.9 354 15.0 49.9 368
-34.5 250 162 63.4 12.6 42.4 307 14.5 48.9 351 15.6 52.6 376 16.2 55.0 391
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 6c. Type III Climb ISA + 10°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 160 96.0 0.5 1.3 14 0.5 1.5 16 0.6 1.7 18 0.7 1.9 20
17.1 40 160 96.0 1.0 2.6 28 1.1 3.0 32 1.2 3.4 36 1.4 3.8 41
13.1 60 160 96.0 1.4 4.0 42 1.6 4.6 48 1.9 5.2 54 2.1 5.8 61
9.2 80 160 94.9 1.9 5.5 56 2.2 6.3 64 2.5 7.1 72 2.8 8.0 81
5.2 100 160 90.7 2.5 7.1 70 2.8 8.1 80 3.2 9.1 90 3.5 10.3 102
1.2 120 161 85.8 3.0 8.8 85 3.4 10.1 96 3.9 11.4 109 4.4 12.9 122
-2.7 140 161 81.5 3.6 10.8 99 4.1 12.3 113 4.6 14.0 128 5.2 15.8 144
-6.7 160 161 77.6 4.2 13.0 114 4.8 14.8 130 5.5 16.9 147 6.2 19.1 166
-10.7 180 161 73.9 4.9 15.4 129 5.6 17.6 147 6.4 20.1 167 7.2 22.8 189
-14.6 200 161 70.1 5.7 18.1 145 6.5 20.8 166 7.4 23.8 188 8.4 27.1 214
-18.6 220 162 65.4 6.5 21.3 161 7.5 24.5 184 8.5 28.1 210 9.7 32.1 239
-22.5 240 162 61.4 7.4 25.0 178 8.6 28.8 205 9.8 33.2 234 11.3 38.1 267
-24.5 250 162 59.5 8.0 27.0 187 9.2 31.3 215 10.5 36.1 246 12.1 41.6 282
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
21.0 20 160 96.0 0.8 2.1 23 0.9 2.3 25 0.9 2.5 27 0.9 2.5 28
17.1 40 160 96.0 1.5 4.3 45 1.7 4.8 51 1.8 5.0 54 1.9 5.2 55
13.1 60 160 96.0 2.3 6.6 68 2.6 7.3 76 2.7 7.8 80 2.8 8.0 83
9.2 80 160 94.9 3.1 9.0 91 3.5 10.0 102 3.7 10.6 108 3.8 11.0 111
5.2 100 160 90.7 4.0 11.6 114 4.4 13.0 127 4.7 13.7 135 4.9 14.2 139
1.2 120 161 85.8 4.9 14.5 137 5.5 16.3 154 5.8 17.3 163 6.0 17.9 169
-2.7 140 161 81.5 5.9 17.8 162 6.6 20.1 182 7.0 21.3 193 7.3 22.1 200
-6.7 160 161 77.6 7.0 21.6 187 7.9 24.4 211 8.4 25.9 224 8.7 26.9 232
-10.7 180 161 73.9 8.2 25.9 214 9.3 29.4 242 9.9 31.3 257 10.2 32.5 267
-14.6 200 161 70.1 9.5 30.8 242 10.9 35.2 275 11.6 37.6 293 12.0 39.1 304
-18.6 220 162 65.4 11.1 36.7 272 12.7 42.2 311 13.6 45.3 332 14.2 47.2 346
-22.5 240 162 61.4 12.9 44.0 306 14.9 51.0 352 16.1 55.1 378 16.8 57.7 394
-24.5 250 162 59.5 14.0 48.2 324 16.2 56.2 374 17.5 61.0 403 18.4 64.1 421
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 6d. Type III Climb ISA + 20°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 160 94.3 0.5 1.3 15 0.6 1.5 16 0.6 1.7 19 0.7 1.9 21
27.1 40 160 90.8 1.0 2.8 29 1.1 3.2 33 1.3 3.6 37 1.4 4.0 42
23.1 60 160 87.6 1.5 4.3 44 1.7 4.9 49 2.0 5.6 56 2.2 6.3 63
19.2 80 160 84.4 2.1 6.0 58 2.4 6.9 66 2.7 7.8 75 3.0 8.8 84
15.2 100 160 81.3 2.7 7.9 73 3.0 9.0 83 3.4 10.2 94 3.9 11.5 106
11.2 120 161 77.3 3.3 9.9 88 3.8 11.3 100 4.3 12.9 113 4.8 14.6 128
7.3 140 161 73.6 4.0 12.2 103 4.5 13.9 117 5.2 15.9 133 5.8 18.0 151
3.3 160 161 70.1 4.7 14.7 118 5.4 16.9 135 6.1 19.3 154 7.0 22.0 175
-0.7 180 161 66.8 5.5 17.6 134 6.3 20.2 154 7.2 23.1 176 8.2 26.4 200
-4.6 200 161 63.8 6.4 20.8 151 7.3 24.0 173 8.4 27.6 198 9.6 31.6 226
-8.6 220 162 60.0 7.3 24.5 168 8.5 28.4 194 9.7 32.7 222 11.2 37.8 255
-12.5 240 162 56.7 8.4 28.9 187 9.7 33.6 216 11.3 38.9 249 13.0 45.2 286
-14.5 250 162 55.1 9.0 31.3 196 10.5 36.5 227 12.1 42.5 263 14.1 49.5 303
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 160 96.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
31.0 20 160 94.3 0.8 2.2 23 0.9 2.4 26 0.9 2.6 27 0.9 2.6 28
27.1 40 160 90.8 1.6 4.5 47 1.8 5.1 52 1.9 5.3 55 1.9 5.5 57
23.1 60 160 87.6 2.5 7.1 70 2.8 7.9 79 2.9 8.4 83 3.0 8.7 86
19.2 80 160 84.4 3.4 9.9 94 3.8 11.1 106 4.0 11.8 112 4.2 12.2 116
15.2 100 160 81.3 4.4 13.0 119 4.9 14.7 134 5.2 15.6 142 5.4 16.1 147
11.2 120 161 77.3 5.4 16.5 144 6.1 18.6 163 6.5 19.8 173 6.8 20.5 179
7.3 140 161 73.6 6.6 20.4 171 7.5 23.2 193 8.0 24.7 205 8.3 25.7 213
3.3 160 161 70.1 7.9 25.0 198 9.0 28.5 225 9.6 30.4 240 10.0 31.6 249
-0.7 180 161 66.8 9.4 30.2 227 10.7 34.6 259 11.5 37.1 278 11.9 38.7 288
-4.6 200 161 63.8 11.0 36.3 259 12.6 41.9 297 13.6 45.2 318 14.2 47.2 332
-8.6 220 162 60.0 12.9 43.7 293 14.9 50.9 338 16.2 55.2 365 16.9 57.9 381
-12.5 240 162 56.7 15.1 52.8 332 17.8 62.4 387 19.4 68.3 420 20.4 72.1 441
-14.5 250 162 55.1 16.5 58.2 353 19.5 69.4 414 21.4 76.4 452 22.6 81.0 476
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 1% and Fuel by 1%

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Tables 6e. Type III Climb ISA + 30°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 84.4 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 160 81.6 0.6 1.6 15 0.6 1.8 18 0.7 2.1 20 0.8 2.3 22
37.1 40 160 78.8 1.2 3.3 31 1.3 3.8 35 1.5 4.3 40 1.7 4.9 45
33.1 60 160 76.1 1.8 5.2 46 2.0 5.9 53 2.3 6.7 60 2.6 7.6 68
29.2 80 160 73.6 2.4 7.2 62 2.8 8.3 71 3.2 9.4 80 3.6 10.7 91
25.2 100 160 71.2 3.1 9.4 78 3.6 10.8 89 4.1 12.3 101 4.6 14.1 115
21.2 120 161 67.9 3.9 11.9 93 4.4 13.7 108 5.1 15.6 122 5.8 17.8 139
17.3 140 161 64.8 4.7 14.6 110 5.4 16.9 127 6.1 19.3 145 7.0 22.1 165
13.3 160 161 62.0 5.6 17.7 127 6.4 20.5 146 7.3 23.5 167 8.4 27.1 192
9.3 180 161 59.3 6.5 21.2 145 7.5 24.6 167 8.7 28.4 192 10.0 32.8 220
5.4 200 161 56.7 7.6 25.2 163 8.8 29.3 188 10.1 34.0 217 11.7 39.5 251
1.4 220 162 53.4 8.7 29.9 182 10.2 34.9 211 11.8 40.7 245 13.8 47.6 284
-2.5 240 162 50.6 10.1 35.4 203 11.8 41.6 236 13.8 48.9 276 16.3 57.8 323
-4.5 250 162 49.3 10.8 38.6 214 12.7 45.4 250 14.9 53.7 293 17.7 63.9 344
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 160 84.4 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
41.0 20 160 81.6 0.9 2.6 25 1.0 2.9 29 1.1 3.1 30 1.1 3.2 31
37.1 40 160 78.8 1.9 5.5 51 2.1 6.2 57 2.3 6.6 61 2.4 6.8 63
33.1 60 160 76.1 3.0 8.6 77 3.3 9.8 87 3.5 10.4 92 3.7 10.8 96
29.2 80 160 73.6 4.1 12.1 103 4.6 13.8 117 4.9 14.7 125 5.1 15.2 129
25.2 100 160 71.2 5.3 16.0 131 6.0 18.2 148 6.4 19.4 158 6.6 20.2 164
21.2 120 161 67.9 6.6 20.3 159 7.5 23.2 181 8.0 24.9 194 8.4 25.9 201
17.3 140 161 64.8 8.0 25.3 188 9.2 29.1 216 9.9 31.3 231 10.3 32.6 241
13.3 160 161 62.0 9.7 31.1 220 11.1 36.0 253 12.0 38.8 273 12.5 40.6 284
9.3 180 161 59.3 11.5 37.9 254 13.4 44.2 294 14.5 47.9 318 15.2 50.3 332
5.4 200 161 56.7 13.6 46.1 291 16.0 54.3 340 17.4 59.2 369 18.3 62.4 387
1.4 220 162 53.4 16.2 56.2 332 19.2 67.2 393 21.2 74.2 430 22.4 78.8 454
-2.5 240 162 50.6 19.4 69.3 382 23.6 85.2 460 26.4 95.9 510 28.3 103.4 545
-4.5 250 162 49.3 21.3 77.5 411 26.4 97.0 501 29.9 110.9 562 32.4 121.1 606
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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Tables 6f. Type III Climb ISA + 35°C 850 RPM DS8400/733

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 77.9 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 160 75.4 0.6 1.8 16 0.7 2.0 18 0.8 2.3 21 0.9 2.6 24
42.1 40 160 72.9 1.3 3.7 32 1.4 4.2 37 1.6 4.8 42 1.9 5.4 48
38.1 60 160 70.5 2.0 5.7 49 2.2 6.6 55 2.5 7.5 63 2.9 8.5 72
34.2 80 160 68.3 2.7 8.0 65 3.1 9.2 74 3.5 10.5 85 4.0 12.0 97
30.2 100 160 66.1 3.4 10.5 81 4.0 12.0 93 4.5 13.8 107 5.2 15.8 122
26.2 120 161 63.2 4.3 13.2 98 4.9 15.2 113 5.6 17.5 129 6.4 20.1 148
22.3 140 161 60.4 5.2 16.3 115 5.9 18.8 133 6.8 21.7 153 7.8 25.0 176
18.3 160 161 57.8 6.1 19.8 133 7.1 22.9 154 8.2 26.5 177 9.4 30.6 205
14.3 180 161 55.3 7.2 23.7 152 8.3 27.6 176 9.7 32.0 204 11.2 37.3 236
10.4 200 161 53.0 8.4 28.3 171 9.8 33.0 200 11.4 38.5 232 13.3 45.1 269
6.4 220 162 50.0 9.7 33.6 193 11.4 39.4 225 13.3 46.4 262 15.7 54.9 308
2.5 240 162 47.4 11.3 40.0 215 13.3 47.3 253 15.7 56.2 297 18.7 67.5 352
0.5 250 162 46.2 12.1 43.7 228 14.3 51.9 268 17.1 62.1 317 20.6 75.3 378
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

CLIMB TYPE III ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “MIN” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
[°C] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 160 77.9 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0
46.0 20 160 75.4 1.0 2.9 27 1.2 3.3 30 1.2 3.5 32 1.3 3.7 34
42.1 40 160 72.9 2.1 6.2 54 2.4 7.0 61 2.6 7.5 65 2.7 7.7 68
38.1 60 160 70.5 3.3 9.7 82 3.7 11.1 93 4.0 11.8 99 4.2 12.3 103
34.2 80 160 68.3 4.5 13.7 110 5.2 15.6 125 5.5 16.7 134 5.8 17.4 139
30.2 100 160 66.1 5.9 18.0 139 6.8 20.7 159 7.2 22.2 171 7.5 23.1 177
26.2 120 161 63.2 7.4 23.0 169 8.5 26.5 195 9.1 28.5 209 9.5 29.8 218
22.3 140 161 60.4 9.0 28.8 202 10.5 33.4 233 11.3 36.0 251 11.8 37.7 263
18.3 160 161 57.8 10.9 35.5 236 12.7 41.5 275 13.8 45.1 298 14.5 47.3 312
14.3 180 161 55.3 13.1 43.6 274 15.4 51.5 322 16.8 56.2 350 17.7 59.3 368
10.4 200 161 53.0 15.6 53.3 316 18.6 63.9 375 20.5 70.5 411 21.7 74.9 434
6.4 220 162 50.0 18.7 65.8 365 22.7 80.6 440 25.4 90.6 488 27.2 97.4 521
2.5 240 162 47.4 22.8 82.8 425 28.7 106.0 528 33.0 123.7 601 36.3 137.5 655
0.5 250 162 46.2 25.4 93.9 461 33.0 124.3 587 39.2 150.4 687 43.3 168.4 753
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”: Increase Time by 2%, Distance by 2% and Fuel by 2%

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5.4.14 Fuel Flow for Maximum Climb Power

ISA - 20°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 -5 885 885 884 883 882 881 880
2000 -9 868 867 866 865 865 864 864
4000 -13 855 854 853 852 851 850 849
6000 -17 842 841 840 839 838 837 836
8000 -21 832 831 830 828 827 826 824
10000 -25 824 822 821 820 818 816 815
12000 -29 819 817 816 815 813 812 810
14000 -33 819 817 815 813 811 808 806
16000 -37 795 800 805 810 812 809 806
18000 -41 749 754 759 764 770 776 782
20000 -45 706 711 716 721 727 733 739
22000 -49 658 664 669 675 686 692 699
24000 -53 618 623 629 635 641 647 654
25000 -55 599 604 610 616 622 629 635
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

ISA - 10°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 5 894 894 893 892 891 890 889
2000 1 876 875 875 874 874 873 872
4000 -3 862 862 861 860 859 858 857
6000 -7 850 849 848 847 846 845 844
8000 -11 840 838 837 836 834 832 831
10000 -15 831 830 829 827 825 824 822
12000 -19 827 826 825 823 821 819 817
14000 -23 802 807 811 816 818 816 813
16000 -27 756 761 765 770 776 781 787
18000 -31 711 716 721 726 731 737 743
20000 -35 668 673 678 683 689 695 701
22000 -39 622 627 631 637 648 654 660
24000 -43 587 589 594 600 605 611 616
25000 -45 567 572 577 582 587 593 599
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

(cont’d on next page)

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Fuel Flow for Maximum Climb Power (cont’d)

ISA

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 15 902 901 900 900 899 898 897
2000 11 884 884 884 883 882 881 880
4000 7 871 870 869 868 867 866 865
6000 3 858 857 856 856 854 853 852
8000 -1 847 846 845 843 842 840 839
10000 -5 840 839 837 836 834 832 830
12000 -9 798 801 805 809 819 823 826
14000 -13 756 760 764 768 772 777 781
16000 -17 715 719 723 727 732 737 742
18000 -21 674 678 682 687 692 697 702
20000 -25 635 639 644 648 653 658 663
22000 -29 590 595 600 605 616 621 626
24000 -33 552 557 562 567 572 578 585
25000 -35 534 539 544 549 554 560 567
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

ISA + 10°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 25 910 910 909 908 907 906 905
2000 21 894 893 892 891 890 889 888
4000 17 880 879 878 877 876 875 874
6000 13 865 866 865 864 863 861 860
8000 9 826 828 830 833 836 838 841
10000 5 785 788 791 794 797 801 804
12000 1 740 743 746 750 759 762 766
14000 -3 701 704 707 711 714 718 722
16000 -7 666 669 672 675 679 682 686
18000 -11 634 636 639 642 646 649 653
20000 -15 598 602 606 611 615 618 622
22000 -19 557 561 566 571 581 585 590
24000 -23 521 525 530 535 540 545 551
25000 -25 504 508 513 518 523 528 533
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

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Fuel Flow for Maximum Climb Power (cont’d)

ISA + 20°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 35 899 901 903 905 907 909 912
2000 31 859 861 863 865 867 870 872
4000 27 821 823 825 827 829 831 834
6000 23 786 788 790 792 794 797 799
8000 19 752 754 756 758 760 763 766
10000 15 720 722 724 726 728 730 732
12000 11 680 683 685 688 695 698 700
14000 7 644 646 649 652 655 658 661
16000 3 609 611 614 617 621 624 627
18000 -1 578 581 583 586 588 591 595
20000 -5 550 552 555 557 560 563 595
22000 -9 516 518 522 525 533 536 539
24000 -13 486 489 492 495 499 503 506
25000 -15 471 475 479 481 485 489 492
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

ISA + 30°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 45 816 817 820 822 824 827 830
2000 41 777 779 782 784 787 789 792
4000 37 742 743 745 747 749 752 755
6000 33 710 712 714 715 717 719 722
8000 29 680 681 683 685 687 689 691
10000 25 651 652 654 656 658 660 662
12000 21 616 618 621 656 630 632 635
14000 17 585 587 589 591 594 597 600
16000 13 554 556 559 561 564 567 570
18000 9 526 528 530 533 535 538 541
20000 5 499 501 503 506 508 511 513
22000 1 467 470 473 476 482 485 488
24000 -3 440 442 445 448 451 455 458
25000 -5 427 430 432 435 438 442 445
Engine BLEED “On” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” or “OFF”

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ISA + 35°C

Fuel Flow [kg/h]


PA OAT 190 KIAS 200 KIAS 210 KIAS
150 KIAS 160 KIAS 170 KIAS 180 KIAS
[ft] [°C]
0 50 781 783 785 787 790 792 795
2000 46 742 743 746 748 751 753 756
4000 42 706 708 709 712 713 716 719
6000 38 674 676 678 679 682 684 687
8000 34 645 646 647 649 650 653 655
10000 30 617 619 620 622 623 625 627
12000 26 584 587 588 591 593 595 601
14000 22 554 556 558 560 562 564 568
16000 18 526 528 530 532 535 537 540
18000 14 500 502 504 506 508 511 512
20000 10 475 477 479 482 484 486 490
22000 6 445 448 451 454 459 462 465
24000 3 420 422 425 427 430 433 436
25000 1 407 410 412 415 418 420 424
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CHAPTER 5 5.5-1
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CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.5 CRUISE
- LONG RANGE CRUISE
- INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE
- HIGH SPEED CRUISE
- MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING

5.5.1 General

The following definitions are given for different cruise regimes:

a. LONG RANGE CRUISE (LRC)


- As published, it is actually the industry standard of 99% of maximum SAR
(Specific Air Range, 0 en-route winds, fuel measured in [NM/kg] - metric AOM & [NM/lb] - imperial AOM)
- For a small SAR reduction (1%), there is a significant speed advantage

b. INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE (ISC)


- Half-Speed (KTAS) between HSC and LRC (compromise between best time and best range)
and also considers speed limitations and temperature related limits

c. HIGH SPEED CRUISE (HSC)


- It has a better fuel burn than MCR for a small speed reduction (90.3% of MCR power)

d. MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING (MCR)


- Limited by VMO where applicable, it is the “minimum time speed”

e. MAXIMUM ENDURANCE (ME)


- For Holding (maximum time and minimum fuel).
See Sub-Chapter 5.10, Holding

NOTE: Propeller rotation speed is 850 RPM (all engines).

5.5.2 Cruise Tables for LRC, ISC, HSC and MCR

Data for 4 different cruise regimes are given, as follows:

Tables 1a to 1g – show the LRC data for ISA - 20°C to ISA + 35°C conditions

Tables 2a to 2g – show the ISC data for ISA - 20°C to ISA + 35°C conditions

Tables 3a to 3g – show the HSC data for ISA - 20°C to ISA + 35°C conditions

Tables 4a to 4g – show the MCR data for ISA - 20°C to ISA + 35°C conditions

NOTE: Fuel flow is for both engines.

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Table 1a DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 233 35.9 225 982 236 37.8 228 1007 241 40.2 232 1039 245 42.5 236 1069
-9.0 20 230 35.6 228 941 233 37.3 231 964 237 39.8 235 995 243 42.6 241 1031
-12.9 40 226 35.0 231 899 230 37.1 235 926 235 39.6 239 956 237 41.6 242 982
-16.9 60 222 34.3 233 856 226 36.6 237 884 230 38.7 241 912 232 40.5 244 936
-20.8 80 217 33.4 234 813 221 35.7 239 842 223 37.3 242 865 225 38.9 243 886
-24.8 100 212 32.4 236 772 215 34.4 240 799 218 36.4 243 823 220 38.1 245 847
-28.8 120 206 31.2 237 732 210 33.5 241 760 213 35.6 244 787 218 38.4 250 823
-32.7 140 201 30.4 238 696 205 32.5 242 724 211 35.7 249 762 219 39.8 259 812
-36.7 160 196 29.6 240 663 203 32.9 247 702 212 37.1 258 752 219 40.8 266 794
-40.7 180 195 30.1 246 645 203 33.9 256 690 211 37.6 264 731 216 40.8 271 768
-44.6 200 196 31.2 254 633 202 34.3 262 668 207 37.4 268 703 208 39.2 270 727
-48.6 220 193 31.1 259 609 198 33.8 265 641 199 35.7 267 664 202 38.1 270 694
-52.5 240 189 30.6 262 582 191 32.6 264 607 194 34.9 268 636 197 37.8 273 674
-54.5 250 186 30.0 262 566 188 32.0 264 591 191 34.7 269 626 194 37.5 273 663
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 43.3 236 1078 245 44.1 236 1089 245 44.6 236 1096 245 44.9 236 1099
-9.0 20 245 44.3 243 1052 245 45.3 243 1065 245 45.8 243 1072 245 46.1 243 1076
-12.9 40 239 43.3 244 1005 240 44.7 245 1024 242 45.8 247 1038 243 46.4 247 1046
-16.9 60 233 41.8 244 954 234 43.3 246 974 238 45.2 249 999 238 45.9 250 1008
-20.8 80 227 40.6 245 908 232 43.8 251 950 236 45.9 255 977 239 47.2 258 994
-24.8 100 225 41.2 251 887 233 45.5 260 940 236 47.2 263 959 239 48.7 266 977
-28.8 120 227 43.0 260 879 235 47.4 269 929 238 49.2 272 950 239 50.1 274 960
-32.7 140 228 44.5 269 865 232 47.5 274 901 233 48.7 275 914 234 49.1 276 920
-36.7 160 224 44.2 273 833 225 46.0 274 856 226 46.9 274 867 226 47.5 275 875
-40.7 180 217 42.7 273 792 218 44.6 274 815 219 46.0 275 833 221 47.0 277 846
-44.6 200 210 41.5 272 756 214 44.4 277 793 215 45.8 279 813 216 46.7 280 825
-48.6 220 205 41.0 275 732 209 44.0 279 773 212 46.4 284 803 215 47.8 287 822
-52.5 240 201 40.8 278 716 209 45.6 289 777 213 48.0 293 807 215 49.3 296 825
-54.5 250 201 41.7 283 719 209 46.3 293 777 211 48.1 296 801 211 48.8 296 812
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

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Table 1b DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 231 35.8 227 989 234 37.6 230 1012 238 39.8 234 1042 242 41.9 238 1071
1.0 20 226 34.5 228 934 230 36.9 233 966 235 39.4 238 1000 240 42.2 243 1035
-2.9 40 223 34.3 232 896 227 36.5 236 925 232 39.2 241 961 235 41.4 245 988
-6.9 60 218 33.6 234 855 224 36.2 239 888 227 38.2 243 915 230 40.3 246 941
-10.8 80 215 33.1 237 817 219 35.3 241 846 222 37.4 245 874 223 38.9 246 894
-14.8 100 210 32.2 238 776 213 34.3 242 804 215 36.0 244 827 218 38.1 248 855
-18.8 120 204 31.1 239 736 207 33.0 242 762 210 35.2 246 790 217 38.6 253 834
-22.7 140 199 30.2 240 700 203 32.4 245 729 208 35.5 252 769 217 39.9 262 823
-26.7 160 194 29.3 242 667 200 32.5 249 706 209 36.9 261 759 217 41.1 270 807
-30.7 180 192 29.7 247 647 202 34.0 259 699 208 37.4 267 739 214 41.0 274 780
-34.6 200 194 31.1 257 639 199 34.0 264 673 205 37.6 272 715 208 39.9 275 743
-38.6 220 190 30.8 261 613 197 34.5 270 655 199 36.6 273 681 200 38.4 274 706
-42.5 240 188 30.9 266 593 191 33.3 270 622 193 35.4 273 650 195 38.1 276 686
-44.5 250 185 30.3 266 577 188 32.7 270 606 190 35.2 274 640 193 37.9 278 677
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 43.9 241 1097 245 44.8 241 1108 245 45.3 241 1114 245 45.6 241 1117
1.0 20 245 45.0 248 1071 245 46.0 248 1084 245 46.5 248 1091 245 46.8 248 1095
-2.9 40 237 43.2 247 1012 240 45.1 249 1039 241 46.2 251 1054 242 46.9 252 1064
-6.9 60 232 42.2 248 968 234 44.1 251 994 236 45.3 252 1010 237 46.1 253 1021
-10.8 80 226 41.1 249 923 230 43.8 254 960 233 45.7 257 984 235 46.7 259 998
-14.8 100 223 41.2 254 896 230 44.8 261 943 234 47.0 265 970 237 48.9 269 992
-18.8 120 223 42.3 261 882 232 47.0 271 937 235 49.1 275 961 239 50.9 279 981
-22.7 140 225 44.1 271 872 232 48.3 279 920 233 49.4 280 934 233 50.0 281 942
-26.7 160 223 44.6 277 849 225 46.9 280 877 226 48.0 281 891 227 48.8 282 901
-30.7 180 216 43.2 277 808 217 45.3 279 834 219 46.9 281 854 221 47.9 283 868
-34.6 200 208 41.6 276 767 213 45.3 282 814 215 46.7 284 834 215 47.3 284 842
-38.6 220 205 41.9 280 752 209 45.1 285 795 212 47.2 289 823 214 48.8 293 844
-42.5 240 201 41.8 284 736 209 46.9 296 803 212 49.1 300 830 214 50.2 301 845
-44.5 250 201 42.7 289 740 209 47.4 299 800 211 49.2 302 825 211 49.9 302 835
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 1c DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 232 36.5 232 1007 232 37.2 232 1016 236 39.3 236 1045 240 41.7 240 1079
11.0 20 224 34.5 231 942 227 36.2 234 965 232 38.8 239 1001 237 41.4 244 1036
7.1 40 221 34.1 234 903 224 35.7 237 925 229 38.7 243 962 235 42.0 249 1005
3.1 60 216 33.0 235 856 221 35.8 241 891 226 38.4 246 925 229 40.4 249 953
-0.8 80 212 32.7 238 819 217 35.3 244 853 219 36.8 246 875 222 39.1 250 906
-4.8 100 208 32.2 241 783 211 34.2 245 810 214 36.0 247 836 217 38.2 251 866
-8.8 120 203 31.2 242 744 205 32.7 244 765 208 35.0 248 796 216 39.2 258 851
-12.7 140 197 29.9 242 703 199 31.7 245 728 207 35.6 255 779 215 40.0 265 832
-16.7 160 191 29.0 243 668 199 32.5 252 714 208 37.0 264 769 215 41.2 273 818
-20.7 180 190 29.3 249 651 200 34.0 262 707 207 37.8 271 752 214 41.8 280 799
-24.6 200 192 31.1 260 647 198 34.4 268 687 205 38.1 277 730 208 40.8 281 763
-28.6 220 190 31.1 265 625 196 34.5 273 665 199 37.3 279 699 200 39.3 280 725
-32.5 240 186 31.0 270 603 191 33.8 276 637 193 36.1 278 666 196 39.1 283 706
-34.5 250 184 30.8 271 589 186 33.1 274 618 190 35.9 280 657 193 38.8 284 697
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 44.5 245 1116 245 45.5 245 1127 245 46.0 245 1134 245 46.3 245 1137
11.0 20 244 45.1 251 1084 245 46.7 252 1103 245 47.2 252 1111 245 47.5 252 1116
7.1 40 237 43.9 251 1030 239 45.5 253 1054 240 46.3 254 1065 240 46.8 254 1071
3.1 60 231 42.5 252 980 233 44.4 254 1008 235 45.8 256 1025 237 46.8 258 1039
-0.8 80 226 41.7 254 940 231 44.8 259 981 234 46.6 262 1005 235 47.4 264 1016
-4.8 100 224 42.0 259 915 229 45.3 265 959 233 47.6 269 988 235 48.7 271 1001
-8.8 120 223 42.9 266 897 231 47.3 275 951 235 49.9 280 981 237 51.2 282 996
-12.7 140 223 44.2 274 883 230 48.3 282 932 232 49.9 284 951 232 50.7 285 961
-16.7 160 222 45.1 281 864 224 47.7 284 896 225 48.8 286 911 226 49.4 286 918
-20.7 180 216 44.2 283 829 217 46.1 284 853 218 47.4 285 871 219 48.2 286 882
-24.6 200 209 42.9 283 791 212 45.6 286 828 213 47.2 288 849 214 48.0 289 861
-28.6 220 204 42.4 285 767 207 45.6 290 813 212 48.2 295 847 214 49.7 298 867
-32.5 240 200 42.3 288 753 209 47.7 301 823 212 49.9 305 852 212 50.7 305 864
-34.5 250 201 43.5 295 760 208 48.1 304 821 209 49.7 306 843 209 50.4 306 854
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1d DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 234 37.9 238 1034 234 38.5 239 1043 236 39.9 240 1062 239 41.9 243 1089
21.0 20 224 34.9 235 956 228 37.1 239 986 231 39.0 242 1012 236 41.8 247 1050
17.1 40 221 34.5 238 915 223 36.1 241 938 230 39.4 247 981 233 41.7 251 1010
13.1 60 216 33.6 240 871 220 35.9 244 900 225 38.8 250 939 228 40.8 253 966
9.2 80 211 32.9 242 830 216 35.2 247 861 219 37.5 251 892 221 39.4 253 917
5.2 100 207 32.2 244 792 210 34.2 248 820 213 36.3 251 847 217 38.8 255 881
1.2 120 201 31.1 245 751 204 33.0 248 776 207 35.3 252 808 215 39.6 262 864
-2.7 140 195 29.8 245 709 198 32.0 249 739 207 36.1 259 793 213 39.9 267 842
-6.7 160 189 28.8 245 673 198 32.8 256 726 206 37.2 267 780 214 41.5 277 832
-10.7 180 188 29.4 252 658 199 34.1 265 717 206 38.2 275 765 212 41.8 283 810
-14.6 200 190 31.1 263 655 197 34.8 273 700 203 38.3 280 742 207 41.4 286 780
-18.6 220 190 31.8 271 640 194 34.6 277 675 199 38.0 284 715 199 39.7 284 739
-22.5 240 185 31.2 273 612 190 34.5 281 651 192 36.6 283 681 194 39.2 286 717
-24.5 250 184 31.3 276 603 187 33.9 281 637 189 36.3 283 669 192 39.3 288 712
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 244 44.7 248 1127 245 46.1 249 1145 245 46.6 249 1152 245 47.0 249 1157
21.0 20 240 44.4 252 1084 244 47.2 256 1121 245 47.9 256 1131 245 48.2 256 1137
17.1 40 236 43.8 254 1040 237 45.5 256 1063 238 46.6 257 1079 239 47.3 258 1089
13.1 60 229 42.3 254 988 231 44.4 257 1017 235 46.4 260 1043 235 47.1 261 1053
9.2 80 224 41.7 256 949 230 45.1 263 996 232 46.8 265 1018 234 47.8 267 1032
5.2 100 222 42.0 261 925 227 45.4 268 971 231 47.4 272 997 233 48.7 274 1012
1.2 120 221 43.0 268 909 229 47.5 278 966 233 49.8 282 993 234 50.9 284 1006
-2.7 140 223 45.0 279 904 228 48.5 285 947 231 50.4 289 969 232 51.4 290 982
-6.7 160 220 45.2 284 877 225 48.7 290 919 225 49.8 291 934 226 50.4 292 943
-10.7 180 216 44.8 288 847 217 47.0 289 876 218 48.3 290 893 218 49.0 291 903
-14.6 200 208 43.4 287 807 211 46.3 291 848 213 48.0 293 871 213 48.8 294 883
-18.6 220 203 42.9 289 783 207 46.6 295 836 211 49.1 301 870 213 50.4 303 889
-22.5 240 200 43.3 294 775 208 48.6 306 846 210 50.3 309 871 211 51.5 311 887
-24.5 250 200 44.2 300 780 206 48.6 308 839 208 50.6 312 868 209 51.6 313 883
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 1e DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 233 38.0 241 1045 233 38.7 241 1055 237 40.8 245 1083 238 42.3 247 1103
31.0 20 226 36.2 241 982 229 37.8 243 1004 230 38.9 244 1020 235 41.8 250 1059
27.1 40 222 35.3 243 934 223 36.4 244 950 227 38.8 248 982 231 41.4 253 1017
23.1 60 217 34.4 245 889 218 35.8 246 907 223 38.4 251 942 225 40.4 254 971
19.2 80 212 33.5 247 846 214 35.2 249 868 217 37.5 253 900 219 39.3 255 926
15.2 100 209 33.5 251 816 209 34.3 251 828 211 36.2 253 854 215 38.9 258 892
11.2 120 201 31.6 249 765 203 33.1 251 787 207 35.7 256 821 214 39.5 264 873
7.3 140 195 30.3 249 724 198 32.4 252 751 205 36.1 261 801 213 40.4 271 857
3.3 160 188 29.0 248 683 197 33.0 259 736 205 37.5 271 793 213 41.8 281 847
-0.7 180 187 29.4 254 666 198 34.7 270 731 204 38.3 278 776 210 42.0 286 823
-4.6 200 187 30.6 264 658 196 35.1 276 712 201 38.1 282 750 207 42.2 291 801
-8.6 220 188 32.0 274 651 192 34.8 280 686 199 38.6 289 733 200 40.8 290 762
-12.5 240 183 31.3 276 621 189 34.9 285 666 191 37.0 287 694 194 40.1 292 739
-14.5 250 182 31.3 279 611 186 34.4 285 651 188 36.8 288 683 192 40.2 294 734
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 242 44.4 250 1134 245 46.1 249 1145 245 46.6 249 1152 245 47.0 249 1157
31.0 20 238 44.1 253 1091 242 46.7 257 1126 245 48.5 260 1150 245 49.0 261 1157
27.1 40 233 43.5 256 1045 237 46.2 260 1083 239 47.4 262 1101 240 48.2 263 1111
23.1 60 228 42.4 257 999 231 45.1 261 1037 233 46.6 263 1057 235 47.7 265 1073
19.2 80 223 41.8 259 961 229 45.6 266 1013 230 46.8 268 1030 232 47.8 270 1044
15.2 100 222 42.8 266 944 226 45.6 271 984 229 47.7 274 1010 231 48.9 277 1026
11.2 120 219 42.9 271 918 229 48.2 282 985 232 50.3 286 1012 233 51.4 288 1026
7.3 140 222 45.4 283 919 226 48.9 289 963 228 50.4 291 984 230 51.4 293 996
3.3 160 217 45.1 286 887 223 49.0 294 936 224 50.3 295 953 225 51.1 296 964
-0.7 180 215 45.6 293 867 216 47.9 294 897 217 48.9 294 912 217 49.6 295 923
-4.6 200 208 44.2 292 827 210 46.9 295 866 211 48.6 297 890 213 49.6 299 906
-8.6 220 202 43.6 293 803 207 47.3 300 857 210 49.8 305 892 212 51.3 308 912
-12.5 240 199 44.0 299 794 207 49.2 310 866 204 49.4 307 871 202 49.3 303 869
-14.5 250 199 44.9 304 799 201 48.0 307 843 197 47.8 301 840 194 47.6 296 838
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1f DS8400/570

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 237 40.0 249 1083 237 40.8 250 1094 238 41.8 250 1109 240 43.5 252 1130
41.0 20 228 37.3 247 1007 228 38.1 247 1018 228 39.0 247 1030 232 41.6 252 1065
37.1 40 221 35.7 247 949 222 36.5 247 960 226 39.0 251 994 229 41.4 255 1027
33.1 60 217 35.0 249 906 217 35.9 249 918 221 38.5 254 953 224 40.6 257 983
29.2 80 212 34.3 251 864 213 35.4 252 880 215 37.3 255 907 219 39.7 259 940
25.2 100 206 32.9 252 816 208 34.4 253 838 210 36.3 256 866 213 38.8 260 900
21.2 120 200 31.7 252 773 201 33.2 254 796 205 35.8 258 831 213 39.9 268 889
17.3 140 194 30.4 252 731 196 32.5 255 761 204 36.4 265 813 211 40.4 274 868
13.3 160 188 29.5 253 697 194 32.8 261 741 203 37.1 272 800 212 42.2 284 863
9.3 180 186 29.6 258 676 195 34.0 270 733 204 38.9 283 795 208 41.9 288 833
5.4 200 185 30.3 265 663 196 35.8 281 730 199 38.4 286 764 206 42.6 295 816
1.4 220 187 32.3 278 663 190 34.8 282 695 198 39.2 293 750 198 41.1 294 777
-2.5 240 182 31.3 279 630 190 35.7 291 684 191 37.9 293 715 193 40.5 295 754
-4.5 250 180 31.4 282 621 186 35.0 291 668 188 37.4 293 702 191 40.8 298 751
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 241 44.8 253 1150 245 49.0 253 1166 245 49.5 253 1173 245 49.8 253 1178
41.0 20 238 44.7 257 1108 241 47.1 260 1141 243 48.3 262 1160 243 49.0 263 1169
37.1 40 233 43.8 259 1061 236 46.2 263 1095 237 47.6 264 1115 239 48.5 266 1127
33.1 60 228 43.2 261 1019 231 45.9 266 1058 234 47.5 268 1080 235 48.2 269 1091
29.2 80 222 42.3 263 976 228 46.0 270 1029 230 47.6 272 1052 231 48.4 273 1063
25.2 100 220 42.9 269 957 225 46.1 274 1001 228 48.1 278 1028 231 49.7 281 1048
21.2 120 218 43.4 274 934 226 48.0 284 995 230 50.3 289 1026 231 51.5 291 1040
17.3 140 220 45.3 285 931 224 48.7 291 974 227 50.9 295 1002 229 52.1 297 1017
13.3 160 216 45.4 290 904 224 50.0 299 961 225 51.5 301 981 226 52.2 302 991
9.3 180 215 46.5 298 890 216 48.7 299 920 216 49.6 299 934 216 50.0 299 940
5.4 200 207 44.8 296 846 209 47.5 299 885 206 47.7 295 889 204 47.6 292 888
1.4 220 201 44.0 297 819 199 45.4 294 842 194 45.3 287 840 191 45.1 282 839
-2.5 240 192 42.6 295 786 181 42.1 277 781 169 41.7 259 776
-4.5 250 185 41.3 289 760 168 40.6 263 753
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 1g DS8400/631

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 237 40.5 252 1095 238 41.2 252 1105 238 42.1 252 1116 238 42.9 252 1129
46.0 20 229 38.1 250 1023 231 39.3 251 1039 231 40.2 252 1051 232 41.8 254 1075
42.1 40 223 36.6 251 967 224 37.6 251 980 224 38.6 251 993 228 41.3 256 1031
38.1 60 217 35.5 252 916 218 36.5 252 931 221 38.4 255 957 223 40.4 258 986
34.2 80 212 34.3 253 868 212 35.2 253 882 215 37.5 257 914 218 39.8 260 947
30.2 100 206 32.9 253 821 207 34.5 255 843 209 36.3 257 870 213 39.0 262 907
26.2 120 201 32.2 255 785 201 33.4 255 802 204 35.7 259 834 212 39.9 269 892
22.3 140 195 31.3 256 747 196 32.5 256 765 202 36.1 265 816 211 40.7 276 877
18.3 160 188 29.6 254 701 194 33.0 263 748 203 37.5 274 809 211 42.3 286 869
14.3 180 185 29.8 260 682 194 33.9 271 737 203 39.0 284 801 207 42.0 290 841
10.4 200 185 30.6 267 670 196 35.8 283 736 199 38.5 287 770 206 43.1 298 829
6.4 220 188 32.7 281 674 190 35.1 285 704 197 39.2 295 756 198 41.4 296 786
2.5 240 182 31.6 281 638 189 35.7 292 690 190 37.9 294 720 188 39.3 291 742
0.5 250 180 31.7 284 629 186 35.3 292 675 187 37.6 294 709 182 38.1 286 718
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

LONG RANGE CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 240 44.7 254 1155 245 47.8 259 1197 245 49.5 253 1173 245 49.8 253 1178
46.0 20 236 44.3 257 1110 240 46.9 261 1145 242 48.3 263 1165 243 49.4 265 1181
42.1 40 232 44.0 261 1069 236 46.6 265 1106 237 47.8 266 1122 237 48.3 266 1130
38.1 60 227 43.1 262 1024 230 45.7 266 1061 233 47.4 269 1085 234 48.5 271 1100
34.2 80 222 42.7 265 988 228 46.1 271 1036 230 47.8 274 1060 231 48.6 275 1071
30.2 100 220 43.1 271 964 224 46.3 276 1009 227 48.2 279 1035 230 49.6 282 1054
26.2 120 218 43.6 276 943 226 48.3 286 1004 229 50.3 290 1032 230 51.3 292 1045
22.3 140 219 45.5 287 939 223 48.6 292 980 225 50.4 295 1003 224 50.4 293 1002
18.3 160 215 45.3 291 909 218 48.2 295 945 215 48.1 291 943 214 48.0 289 942
14.3 180 214 46.2 298 892 208 45.9 291 889 204 45.8 286 887 202 45.7 283 886
10.4 200 204 44.1 295 841 197 43.8 285 839 192 43.6 278 838 189 43.5 273 836
6.4 220 194 42.0 290 796 181 41.1 271 785 170 40.6 254 779
2.5 240 177 38.9 275 738
0.5 250 167 37.6 264 713
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2a DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 239 38.2 230 1014 241 39.5 232 1030 243 41.0 234 1050 245 42.5 236 1069
-9.0 20 237 38.6 235 980 239 39.7 237 995 241 41.3 239 1014 244 43.0 242 1037
-12.9 40 235 38.7 240 945 237 40.1 242 964 240 41.8 245 985 241 43.1 246 1003
-16.9 60 233 38.9 245 915 236 40.4 247 934 237 41.8 249 954 238 43.1 250 972
-20.8 80 231 38.8 249 884 233 40.4 252 906 234 41.6 253 922 235 42.8 254 937
-24.8 100 247 47.2 274 960 249 48.7 276 978 250 50.0 278 993 251 51.3 279 1008
-28.8 120 244 47.2 280 928 246 48.8 282 946 248 50.3 284 964 250 52.3 286 988
-32.7 140 242 47.5 286 901 244 49.0 288 919 247 51.3 291 946 251 54.4 296 986
-36.7 160 240 47.8 292 878 244 50.2 296 909 248 53.4 301 950 252 56.1 305 987
-40.7 180 240 49.2 301 875 244 52.1 306 914 248 54.9 310 952 251 57.3 313 983
-44.6 200 235 48.0 304 841 238 50.3 307 871 241 52.6 311 902 242 54.0 312 920
-48.6 220 228 45.9 305 796 231 47.9 308 823 232 49.4 309 842 233 51.0 310 863
-52.5 240 221 43.6 304 750 222 45.1 306 769 223 46.8 308 792 225 48.9 310 818
-54.5 250 217 42.3 304 725 218 43.7 305 743 220 45.8 307 769 221 47.9 309 796
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Note: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 43.3 236 1078 245 44.1 236 1089 245 44.6 236 1096 245 44.9 236 1099
-9.0 20 245 44.3 243 1052 245 45.3 243 1065 245 45.8 243 1072 245 46.1 243 1076
-12.9 40 242 44.4 247 1020 243 45.5 248 1036 243 46.4 248 1046 244 46.8 249 1052
-16.9 60 239 44.2 251 985 239 45.4 251 1003 241 46.7 253 1019 242 47.2 254 1026
-20.8 80 236 44.1 255 955 239 46.3 258 982 241 47.7 260 1000 242 48.5 261 1010
-24.8 100 254 53.5 282 1033 258 56.5 286 1068 259 57.7 288 1083 260 58.7 289 1095
-28.8 120 255 55.7 292 1028 259 58.7 296 1066 260 60.0 298 1083 261 60.7 298 1091
-32.7 140 256 57.7 301 1030 258 60.0 304 1060 259 60.9 304 1071 259 61.2 304 1076
-36.7 160 254 58.6 308 1021 255 60.0 309 1040 255 60.7 309 1050 255 61.2 310 1057
-40.7 180 251 58.8 314 1003 252 60.2 315 1020 253 61.3 316 1035 253 62.0 317 1044
-44.6 200 242 55.7 313 941 244 57.9 315 971 245 59.1 316 987 245 59.7 316 995
-48.6 220 235 53.4 313 893 236 55.7 315 925 238 57.5 317 951 239 58.6 319 967
-52.5 240 227 51.4 312 851 231 55.0 318 905 233 56.7 320 932 234 57.7 322 949
-54.5 250 225 51.0 314 842 228 54.5 319 896 229 55.9 321 917 230 56.6 321 927
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 2b DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 238 38.5 234 1025 240 39.7 236 1041 242 41.1 238 1060 243 42.5 239 1079
1.0 20 235 38.2 238 984 238 39.8 240 1004 240 41.4 243 1026 243 43.2 245 1048
-2.9 40 234 38.7 243 953 236 40.1 245 971 238 41.9 248 994 240 43.3 250 1014
-6.9 60 232 38.8 248 921 234 40.5 251 944 236 41.9 252 964 237 43.4 254 983
-10.8 80 230 39.0 253 895 232 40.6 255 916 234 42.0 257 936 234 43.1 258 951
-14.8 100 246 47.5 279 976 248 48.9 281 993 249 50.2 282 1008 250 51.7 283 1026
-18.8 120 243 47.6 284 945 245 49.0 286 961 246 50.5 288 978 250 53.0 291 1007
-22.7 140 241 47.8 290 916 243 49.4 292 934 246 51.8 296 963 250 54.9 301 1004
-26.7 160 239 48.2 297 892 242 50.5 300 922 247 53.8 306 966 251 56.9 311 1009
-30.7 180 239 49.4 305 887 244 52.8 311 934 247 55.3 315 967 249 57.8 318 1000
-34.6 200 234 48.5 309 856 237 50.7 312 886 240 53.4 316 922 241 55.1 318 945
-38.6 220 227 46.2 309 810 231 49.0 314 847 232 50.5 315 867 232 51.9 316 885
-42.5 240 220 44.4 311 769 222 46.2 313 792 223 47.7 314 813 224 49.8 316 840
-44.5 250 216 43.0 310 742 218 44.8 312 765 219 46.7 313 790 220 48.7 315 818
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 43.9 241 1097 245 44.8 241 1108 245 45.3 241 1114 245 45.6 241 1117
1.0 20 245 45.0 248 1071 245 46.0 248 1084 245 46.5 248 1091 245 46.8 248 1095
-2.9 40 241 44.7 251 1033 242 46.1 252 1053 243 47.0 253 1065 244 47.5 253 1071
-6.9 60 239 44.8 255 1003 240 46.3 256 1023 240 47.2 257 1035 241 47.7 258 1043
-10.8 80 236 44.8 260 972 238 46.8 262 998 239 48.0 263 1014 240 48.7 264 1023
-14.8 100 253 54.0 286 1052 256 56.6 290 1081 258 58.2 292 1100 260 59.5 294 1116
-18.8 120 253 55.7 295 1040 257 59.0 300 1082 259 60.5 302 1102 261 61.8 304 1119
-22.7 140 254 58.1 306 1045 258 61.0 310 1085 258 61.9 310 1098 258 62.5 311 1105
-26.7 160 254 59.6 314 1045 255 61.4 316 1070 255 62.3 316 1080 256 62.8 317 1089
-30.7 180 250 59.1 319 1019 250 60.4 319 1035 250 61.3 320 1046 251 61.9 320 1055
-34.6 200 241 56.1 318 958 243 58.4 320 988 243 59.2 320 1000 243 59.6 320 1005
-38.6 220 234 54.5 319 918 235 56.4 320 945 236 57.8 321 966 237 58.7 323 981
-42.5 240 227 52.5 319 879 230 55.8 324 928 231 57.1 325 950 231 57.8 325 959
-44.5 250 224 52.1 321 866 226 55.0 324 913 226 55.9 324 928 226 56.3 323 934
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2c DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 238 39.1 239 1043 239 39.7 239 1051 240 41.1 241 1071 243 42.7 243 1092
11.0 20 235 38.5 242 998 236 39.7 243 1013 239 41.4 245 1034 241 43.1 248 1057
7.1 40 233 38.9 247 965 234 39.9 248 980 237 41.9 251 1004 240 44.0 254 1033
3.1 60 230 38.7 251 929 233 40.6 254 955 235 42.3 256 978 237 43.7 258 999
-0.8 80 229 39.1 257 905 231 40.8 259 929 232 42.1 260 945 234 43.7 262 967
-4.8 100 245 48.0 283 992 247 49.4 285 1009 248 50.7 286 1025 249 52.3 288 1044
-8.8 120 243 48.2 289 962 244 49.2 290 974 245 50.9 292 994 250 53.9 297 1031
-12.7 140 240 48.1 295 931 241 49.4 296 947 245 52.4 301 982 249 55.5 306 1022
-16.7 160 237 48.2 301 903 241 50.8 305 937 245 53.9 310 978 249 56.8 314 1018
-20.7 180 233 47.2 304 867 237 50.5 310 912 241 53.1 314 948 244 55.8 318 985
-24.6 200 230 47.1 310 848 232 49.4 313 880 235 51.9 317 913 236 53.6 318 937
-28.6 220 224 45.8 312 813 227 48.1 316 844 228 49.8 317 868 228 51.0 317 883
-32.5 240 218 44.3 314 777 220 46.1 316 801 220 47.5 317 819 221 49.1 317 841
-34.5 250 215 43.2 314 754 215 44.5 315 771 216 46.3 316 795 216 47.9 316 818
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 44.5 245 1116 245 45.5 245 1127 245 46.0 245 1134 245 46.3 245 1137
11.0 20 244 45.4 251 1087 245 46.7 252 1103 245 47.2 252 1111 245 47.5 252 1116
7.1 40 241 45.4 255 1052 242 46.7 256 1071 242 47.4 256 1080 242 47.8 257 1085
3.1 60 238 45.2 259 1019 239 46.8 261 1040 240 47.8 261 1052 241 48.5 262 1062
-0.8 80 235 45.5 264 991 238 47.7 267 1020 239 48.9 269 1036 240 49.5 269 1044
-4.8 100 253 55.0 292 1076 255 57.5 295 1105 257 59.0 297 1125 258 59.9 298 1135
-8.8 120 253 56.6 301 1063 257 59.8 305 1105 259 61.6 308 1128 260 62.5 309 1140
-12.7 140 253 58.6 310 1064 257 61.7 314 1106 258 62.9 316 1124 258 63.5 316 1132
-16.7 160 251 59.4 317 1054 252 60.9 318 1076 252 61.7 318 1086 252 62.0 318 1091
-20.7 180 244 57.2 318 1006 243 58.3 318 1021 244 59.0 318 1030 244 59.5 318 1036
-24.6 200 236 54.8 318 953 236 56.3 318 974 236 57.2 318 986 236 57.8 318 992
-28.6 220 229 52.8 318 907 229 54.7 319 934 231 56.2 321 955 231 57.2 322 968
-32.5 240 221 51.1 318 868 224 54.3 323 916 225 55.5 323 935 225 56.0 323 942
-34.5 250 219 50.7 320 856 220 53.4 322 897 220 54.2 322 911 219 54.5 321 918
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 2d DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 240 40.2 244 1065 240 40.8 244 1074 241 41.8 245 1088 242 43.1 246 1106
21.0 20 235 39.0 246 1013 237 40.5 248 1032 238 41.8 249 1049 241 43.6 252 1073
17.1 40 233 39.4 251 981 234 40.5 252 996 237 42.6 256 1023 239 44.2 257 1044
13.1 60 230 39.4 256 948 232 40.9 258 969 235 42.9 261 996 236 44.3 262 1015
9.2 80 228 39.5 261 920 230 41.1 263 942 232 42.8 265 964 233 44.1 266 982
5.2 100 244 48.5 288 1010 246 49.9 289 1028 247 51.4 291 1046 249 53.2 293 1067
1.2 120 242 48.7 294 980 243 50.0 295 995 245 51.6 297 1016 249 54.7 302 1054
-2.7 140 238 47.8 297 938 239 49.2 299 956 243 52.0 304 990 246 54.5 307 1021
-6.7 160 230 45.4 297 881 234 48.2 302 915 238 51.1 307 952 241 53.9 311 990
-10.7 180 226 44.5 301 843 231 47.8 307 886 234 50.4 311 922 236 52.8 314 955
-14.6 200 223 44.6 307 822 226 47.1 311 857 228 49.3 314 888 229 51.2 315 915
-18.6 220 219 44.0 311 797 220 45.9 313 823 222 48.0 316 853 221 48.9 314 866
-22.5 240 213 42.4 312 759 215 44.5 315 789 214 45.8 315 807 214 47.2 315 827
-24.5 250 209 41.6 313 741 210 43.2 314 764 210 44.5 314 782 210 46.1 314 805
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 244 45.0 249 1131 245 46.1 249 1145 245 46.6 249 1152 245 47.0 249 1157
21.0 20 243 45.4 254 1097 245 47.3 256 1124 245 47.9 256 1131 245 48.2 256 1137
17.1 40 240 45.7 259 1067 241 47.1 260 1086 242 47.9 260 1098 242 48.4 261 1105
13.1 60 237 45.5 263 1032 238 47.2 264 1055 240 48.5 266 1072 240 49.0 266 1080
9.2 80 235 45.9 268 1006 237 48.3 271 1038 239 49.4 273 1053 239 50.2 274 1063
5.2 100 252 55.6 296 1097 255 58.0 299 1127 256 59.5 301 1145 257 60.4 302 1155
1.2 120 252 57.2 305 1085 256 60.5 310 1126 258 62.1 312 1147 258 62.7 313 1157
-2.7 140 250 57.9 312 1066 252 60.1 314 1097 253 61.2 315 1113 253 61.9 316 1122
-6.7 160 243 56.2 314 1023 245 58.4 316 1053 245 59.1 316 1062 245 59.4 315 1068
-10.7 180 237 54.6 315 981 237 55.9 315 1000 236 56.6 315 1010 236 57.0 314 1015
-14.6 200 229 52.4 315 932 229 54.0 315 955 229 55.0 315 969 229 55.5 315 975
-18.6 220 222 50.7 315 892 223 52.9 316 921 224 54.4 318 941 224 55.0 318 951
-22.5 240 215 49.4 316 856 217 52.3 319 897 217 53.2 319 911 217 53.7 318 920
-24.5 250 212 49.1 317 845 213 51.3 318 877 213 52.3 318 893 212 52.7 317 901
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.5-13
FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2e DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 239 40.5 247 1080 239 41.1 247 1087 241 42.5 249 1107 242 43.6 250 1122
31.0 20 236 40.1 251 1036 237 41.2 252 1050 237 42.1 253 1063 240 44.0 255 1088
27.1 40 233 40.1 256 999 234 41.0 256 1011 236 42.6 258 1034 238 44.3 261 1057
23.1 60 231 40.1 261 967 232 41.2 261 982 234 43.0 264 1007 235 44.5 265 1027
19.2 80 228 40.3 266 939 230 41.5 267 956 231 43.1 269 977 232 44.5 270 996
15.2 100 244 49.1 292 1029 243 49.5 292 1034 244 50.6 292 1048 246 52.3 294 1069
11.2 120 237 46.7 292 967 237 47.7 293 979 239 49.3 295 999 241 51.7 298 1030
7.3 140 230 44.9 293 914 231 46.1 294 929 234 48.5 298 960 237 51.3 302 993
3.3 160 223 42.6 293 857 226 45.2 298 890 230 48.0 302 924 233 50.7 307 959
-0.7 180 218 41.7 296 819 223 45.2 303 862 226 47.3 306 890 228 49.6 309 920
-4.6 200 215 41.4 301 791 218 44.3 306 827 220 46.1 308 853 222 48.6 311 889
-8.6 220 212 41.4 307 770 213 43.0 309 793 215 45.4 312 827 214 46.5 310 844
-12.5 240 205 39.6 307 730 207 41.8 310 762 206 42.9 309 778 206 44.7 309 803
-14.5 250 202 39.0 308 714 203 40.9 310 742 202 42.2 309 760 203 44.1 309 787
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 243 45.1 252 1144 245 49.0 253 1166 245 49.5 253 1173 245 49.8 253 1178
31.0 20 241 45.6 257 1111 243 47.4 259 1136 245 48.6 261 1152 245 49.0 261 1157
27.1 40 239 45.9 262 1079 241 47.9 264 1107 242 48.8 265 1119 242 49.3 266 1127
23.1 60 236 46.0 267 1049 238 48.0 269 1076 239 49.0 270 1090 240 49.7 271 1101
19.2 80 234 46.4 272 1023 237 48.9 276 1059 238 49.9 276 1071 239 50.6 277 1082
15.2 100 248 54.7 298 1101 250 56.4 299 1122 251 57.6 300 1137 252 58.4 301 1147
11.2 120 243 53.7 300 1055 247 57.1 305 1096 249 58.3 307 1111 249 58.9 307 1119
7.3 140 241 54.3 307 1032 243 56.3 309 1058 243 57.3 309 1070 243 57.8 310 1078
3.3 160 234 52.5 308 983 236 54.8 310 1015 236 55.6 310 1026 236 56.0 310 1033
-0.7 180 229 51.7 311 952 228 52.8 310 968 227 53.4 309 976 227 53.8 308 982
-4.6 200 221 49.6 310 904 220 51.1 309 925 220 51.9 308 939 220 52.5 308 947
-8.6 220 213 48.1 310 866 214 50.2 310 896 214 51.4 311 913 214 52.1 311 924
-12.5 240 206 46.8 310 833 207 49.4 311 870 204 49.4 307 871 202 49.3 303 869
-14.5 250 204 46.5 311 822 201 48.0 307 843 197 47.8 301 840 194 47.6 296 838
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 2f DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 241 41.8 253 1108 241 42.5 254 1119 242 43.3 254 1130 242 44.5 255 1145
41.0 20 236 41.0 256 1058 237 41.7 256 1067 237 42.4 256 1078 239 44.1 258 1102
37.1 40 233 40.6 260 1018 233 41.3 260 1027 235 43.1 262 1049 237 44.7 264 1073
33.1 60 231 40.9 265 987 231 41.6 265 997 233 43.3 268 1022 235 44.9 269 1044
29.2 80 229 41.0 271 959 229 41.9 271 972 230 43.3 272 992 232 45.1 274 1016
25.2 100 234 44.7 285 981 234 45.6 285 993 234 46.7 286 1008 235 48.1 287 1028
21.2 120 228 43.1 286 931 228 44.0 287 942 229 45.5 288 963 232 48.0 292 995
17.3 140 221 41.5 287 881 222 42.5 288 895 225 44.8 291 925 227 47.2 295 956
13.3 160 215 39.6 288 830 217 41.6 291 855 220 44.3 295 890 224 47.1 300 926
9.3 180 210 38.7 290 792 213 41.4 295 827 217 44.3 301 863 218 45.9 301 883
5.4 200 206 38.3 294 762 211 41.5 301 802 211 42.9 302 820 213 45.3 304 853
1.4 220 204 38.6 301 742 204 40.0 302 760 206 42.5 305 796 204 43.4 303 810
-2.5 240 196 36.7 301 699 199 39.3 305 735 198 40.4 303 752 196 41.8 300 771
-4.5 250 194 36.3 302 684 195 38.4 304 715 194 39.5 302 732 193 41.2 300 758
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 243 45.7 255 1162 245 49.7 257 1187 245 50.3 257 1194 245 50.6 257 1199
41.0 20 241 46.2 261 1129 243 47.9 263 1155 244 48.9 264 1168 244 49.4 264 1174
37.1 40 239 46.4 266 1098 240 48.2 268 1123 241 49.2 269 1137 242 49.8 269 1145
33.1 60 236 46.7 271 1069 238 48.7 273 1098 239 49.9 275 1114 240 50.5 275 1123
29.2 80 234 47.0 276 1043 237 49.5 280 1079 238 50.7 281 1094 238 51.3 282 1103
25.2 100 238 50.5 290 1060 239 52.4 292 1084 240 53.5 293 1099 241 54.4 294 1110
21.2 120 234 50.0 294 1021 237 52.7 297 1056 238 54.0 299 1071 238 54.5 299 1078
17.3 140 230 50.0 299 991 231 51.7 300 1013 232 53.0 301 1029 232 53.5 301 1034
13.3 160 224 48.8 301 947 226 51.3 303 979 226 52.0 303 988 226 52.3 302 992
9.3 180 220 48.4 304 916 218 49.4 302 931 217 49.9 300 938 216 50.0 299 940
5.4 200 211 46.4 302 869 209 47.7 300 888 206 47.7 295 889 204 47.6 292 888
1.4 220 203 44.8 301 831 199 45.4 294 842 194 45.3 287 840 191 45.1 282 839
-2.5 240 192 42.6 295 786 181 42.1 277 781 169 41.7 259 776
-4.5 250 185 41.3 289 760 168 40.6 263 753
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.5-15
FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2g DS8400/570

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 241 42.3 256 1120 241 42.9 256 1128 241 43.6 256 1138 242 44.4 256 1150
46.0 20 237 41.5 259 1071 238 42.4 259 1084 238 43.2 259 1094 239 44.4 260 1111
42.1 40 234 41.3 263 1032 234 42.1 263 1043 234 42.9 263 1053 237 44.8 266 1081
38.1 60 231 41.2 267 997 231 42.1 268 1010 233 43.5 269 1030 234 44.9 271 1050
34.2 80 228 41.2 272 966 228 42.0 272 978 230 43.7 274 1001 232 45.4 276 1025
30.2 100 229 42.6 281 958 229 43.5 282 971 229 44.6 282 986 230 46.1 283 1007
26.2 120 224 41.6 284 915 223 42.2 283 924 224 43.5 284 942 227 45.9 288 975
22.3 140 217 40.0 285 867 217 40.7 284 876 219 42.8 287 904 222 45.4 291 938
18.3 160 210 38.0 284 814 212 40.1 287 840 216 42.7 292 874 219 45.2 295 908
14.3 180 205 37.2 287 778 209 39.7 291 810 212 42.6 296 847 213 44.2 297 867
10.4 200 202 36.9 291 749 206 39.8 297 788 206 41.3 297 805 208 43.7 300 835
6.4 220 200 37.3 299 732 200 38.6 298 747 201 40.7 301 776 199 41.8 298 793
2.5 240 192 35.4 297 687 194 37.6 300 716 192 38.8 297 733 188 39.3 291 742
0.5 250 189 35.0 298 671 190 36.8 299 698 188 38.1 296 716 182 38.1 286 718
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC

INTERMEDIATE SPEED CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 243 45.8 257 1170 245 47.8 260 1197 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46.0 20 240 46.2 262 1136 242 48.1 264 1162 243 49.1 265 1176 244 49.8 266 1186
42.1 40 239 46.7 268 1108 240 48.6 270 1134 241 49.5 270 1146 241 49.9 271 1153
38.1 60 236 46.9 273 1078 237 48.9 275 1106 239 50.1 276 1124 240 50.8 277 1133
34.2 80 234 47.4 279 1054 236 49.9 282 1089 237 51.0 283 1105 238 51.7 284 1114
30.2 100 233 48.5 286 1039 234 50.2 287 1063 234 51.2 288 1076 235 52.0 289 1086
26.2 120 229 48.0 290 1002 231 50.6 293 1034 232 51.6 294 1049 232 52.1 294 1055
22.3 140 225 48.0 294 972 225 49.6 295 992 225 50.4 295 1003 224 50.4 293 1002
18.3 160 219 46.8 296 928 218 48.2 295 945 215 48.1 291 943 214 48.0 289 942
14.3 180 214 46.2 298 892 208 45.9 291 889 204 45.8 286 887 202 45.7 283 886
10.4 200 204 44.1 295 841 197 43.8 285 839 192 43.6 278 838 189 43.5 273 836
6.4 220 194 42.0 290 796 181 41.1 271 785 170 40.6 254 779
2.5 240 177 38.9 275 738
0.5 250 167 37.6 264 713
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.5-16 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 3a DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 40.7 236 1047 245 41.2 236 1053 245 41.8 236 1060 245 42.5 236 1069
-9.0 20 245 41.7 243 1020 245 42.2 243 1026 245 42.8 243 1034 245 43.5 243 1042
-12.9 40 245 42.8 250 998 245 43.3 250 1005 245 43.9 250 1013 245 44.7 250 1024
-16.9 60 245 43.9 257 982 245 44.5 257 989 245 45.1 257 997 245 45.8 257 1008
-20.8 80 245 45.1 265 967 245 45.6 265 974 245 46.3 265 983 245 47.1 265 992
-24.8 100 282 67.7 313 1207 282 68.1 313 1212 282 68.5 313 1217 282 69.1 313 1225
-28.8 120 283 70.3 323 1219 283 70.7 323 1224 283 71.2 323 1230 283 71.8 323 1238
-32.7 140 284 73.2 333 1234 284 73.6 333 1239 284 74.1 333 1246 284 74.7 333 1255
-36.7 160 285 76.4 344 1263 285 76.8 344 1269 285 77.4 344 1277 285 78.0 344 1286
-40.7 180 286 80.1 356 1310 286 80.5 356 1318 286 81.0 356 1326 286 81.7 356 1336
-44.6 200 275 73.9 353 1208 275 74.4 353 1216 275 75.0 353 1226 275 75.8 353 1239
-48.6 220 264 68.2 350 1113 264 68.8 350 1123 264 69.5 350 1135 264 70.4 350 1150
-52.5 240 253 62.7 347 1023 253 63.4 347 1034 253 64.3 347 1049 253 65.3 347 1065
-54.5 250 248 60.1 345 980 248 60.9 345 992 248 61.8 345 1007 248 62.9 345 1025
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 43.3 236 1078 245 44.1 236 1089 245 44.6 236 1096 245 44.9 236 1099
-9.0 20 245 44.3 243 1052 245 45.3 243 1065 245 45.8 243 1072 245 46.1 243 1076
-12.9 40 245 45.5 250 1035 245 46.4 250 1047 245 47.0 250 1054 245 47.3 250 1058
-16.9 60 245 46.7 257 1019 245 47.7 257 1032 245 48.2 257 1039 245 48.5 257 1043
-20.8 80 245 48.0 265 1003 245 49.0 265 1015 245 49.6 265 1022 245 49.9 265 1026
-24.8 100 282 69.8 313 1234 282 70.5 313 1245 282 71.0 313 1251 282 71.3 313 1254
-28.8 120 283 72.5 323 1248 283 73.3 323 1259 283 73.7 323 1264 283 74.0 323 1267
-32.7 140 284 75.5 333 1265 284 76.3 333 1277 284 76.8 333 1283 284 77.1 333 1288
-36.7 160 285 78.7 344 1298 285 79.6 344 1311 285 80.1 344 1319 285 80.4 344 1323
-40.7 180 286 82.4 356 1350 286 83.3 356 1365 286 83.8 356 1373 286 84.1 356 1377
-44.6 200 275 76.7 353 1254 275 77.7 353 1271 275 78.3 353 1280 275 78.6 353 1285
-48.6 220 264 71.4 350 1167 264 72.6 350 1187 264 73.3 350 1197 264 73.6 350 1204
-52.5 240 253 66.5 347 1085 253 67.8 347 1107 253 68.5 347 1119 253 69.0 347 1127
-54.5 250 248 64.2 345 1046 248 65.6 345 1070 248 66.3 345 1083 248 66.8 345 1090
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.5-17
FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3b DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 41.3 241 1063 245 41.8 241 1069 245 42.4 241 1078 245 43.1 241 1086
1.0 20 245 42.4 248 1038 245 42.9 248 1043 245 43.5 248 1051 245 44.2 248 1061
-2.9 40 245 43.5 255 1016 245 44.0 255 1024 245 44.6 255 1032 245 45.4 255 1043
-6.9 60 245 44.6 262 1001 245 45.2 262 1009 245 45.8 262 1017 245 46.6 262 1027
-10.8 80 245 45.8 270 986 245 46.4 270 994 245 47.1 270 1003 245 47.9 270 1014
-14.8 100 282 69.0 319 1238 282 69.4 319 1243 282 69.9 319 1249 282 70.5 319 1257
-18.8 120 283 71.8 329 1252 283 72.2 329 1258 283 72.7 329 1265 283 73.3 329 1273
-22.7 140 284 74.8 340 1269 284 75.2 340 1275 284 75.7 340 1282 284 76.4 340 1291
-26.7 160 285 78.1 352 1303 285 78.6 352 1309 285 79.1 352 1318 285 79.7 352 1329
-30.7 180 286 81.8 364 1354 286 82.2 364 1362 286 82.7 364 1371 286 83.4 364 1382
-34.6 200 275 75.5 361 1248 275 76.0 361 1257 275 76.7 361 1268 275 77.5 361 1282
-38.6 220 264 69.6 358 1149 264 70.3 358 1160 264 71.0 358 1173 264 71.9 358 1189
-42.5 240 253 64.1 355 1056 253 64.8 355 1069 253 65.7 355 1084 253 66.8 355 1102
-44.5 250 248 61.4 353 1011 248 62.2 353 1025 248 63.2 353 1041 248 64.3 353 1060
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 43.9 241 1097 245 44.8 241 1108 245 45.3 241 1114 245 45.6 241 1117
1.0 20 245 45.0 248 1071 245 46.0 248 1084 245 46.5 248 1091 245 46.8 248 1095
-2.9 40 245 46.2 255 1055 245 47.2 255 1068 245 47.7 255 1075 245 48.0 255 1079
-6.9 60 245 47.5 262 1039 245 48.5 262 1053 245 49.0 262 1060 245 49.4 262 1064
-10.8 80 245 48.8 270 1025 245 49.9 270 1038 245 50.4 270 1045 245 50.8 270 1049
-14.8 100 282 71.2 319 1267 282 72.0 319 1279 282 72.4 319 1285 282 72.7 319 1288
-18.8 120 283 74.0 329 1282 283 74.8 329 1293 283 75.3 329 1300 283 75.6 329 1303
-22.7 140 284 77.1 340 1303 284 78.0 340 1315 284 78.5 340 1323 284 78.8 340 1326
-26.7 160 285 80.5 352 1340 285 81.4 352 1355 285 81.9 352 1363 285 82.2 352 1367
-30.7 180 286 84.2 364 1396 282 82.2 359 1363 281 82.1 358 1361 281 82.0 357 1360
-34.6 200 275 78.4 361 1298 272 77.3 357 1280 271 77.2 356 1279 271 77.2 356 1279
-38.6 220 264 73.0 358 1207 262 72.5 355 1200 261 72.4 354 1198 260 72.3 353 1197
-42.5 240 253 68.0 355 1123 251 67.7 352 1120 250 67.6 350 1118 249 67.5 349 1116
-44.5 250 247 65.0 352 1073 244 64.7 348 1070 243 64.5 346 1066 242 64.4 344 1066
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 3c DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 41.9 245 1081 245 42.4 245 1087 245 43.0 245 1095 245 43.7 245 1105
11.0 20 245 43.0 252 1055 245 43.5 252 1062 245 44.1 252 1070 245 44.9 252 1079
7.1 40 245 44.1 259 1034 245 44.7 259 1042 245 45.3 259 1051 245 46.1 259 1062
3.1 60 245 45.3 267 1020 245 45.9 267 1027 245 46.6 267 1036 245 47.4 267 1047
-0.8 80 245 46.6 275 1005 245 47.2 275 1013 245 47.9 275 1023 245 48.7 275 1034
-4.8 100 282 70.4 325 1270 282 70.7 325 1275 282 71.2 325 1282 282 71.9 325 1291
-8.8 120 283 73.3 336 1287 283 73.7 336 1293 283 74.2 336 1300 283 74.8 336 1308
-12.7 140 284 76.4 347 1307 284 76.8 347 1313 284 77.3 347 1321 284 78.0 347 1330
-16.7 160 284 79.5 358 1340 284 79.4 357 1339 283 79.4 356 1339 282 79.3 355 1338
-20.7 180 276 75.5 359 1267 275 75.4 358 1267 275 75.3 357 1266 273 75.2 355 1265
-24.6 200 268 71.6 359 1199 267 71.5 358 1198 266 71.4 357 1197 265 71.3 355 1196
-28.6 220 260 67.6 359 1130 258 67.5 358 1129 257 67.4 356 1128 255 67.2 354 1126
-32.5 240 251 63.5 359 1060 249 63.3 357 1058 248 63.2 355 1056 246 63.0 352 1054
-34.5 250 245 60.8 357 1014 244 60.7 355 1013 242 60.5 352 1010 240 60.3 349 1007
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 44.5 245 1116 245 45.5 245 1127 245 46.0 245 1134 245 46.3 245 1137
11.0 20 245 45.7 252 1091 245 46.7 252 1103 245 47.2 252 1111 245 47.5 252 1116
7.1 40 245 47.0 259 1074 245 47.9 259 1088 245 48.5 259 1095 245 48.8 259 1099
3.1 60 245 48.3 267 1059 245 49.3 267 1072 245 49.9 267 1080 245 50.2 267 1084
-0.8 80 245 49.7 275 1047 245 50.7 275 1060 245 51.3 275 1067 245 51.7 275 1072
-4.8 100 282 72.6 325 1301 282 73.4 325 1313 282 73.8 325 1319 282 74.1 325 1323
-8.8 120 283 75.5 336 1318 283 76.4 336 1331 283 76.9 336 1337 283 77.1 336 1340
-12.7 140 284 78.8 347 1343 284 79.7 347 1356 284 80.2 347 1364 284 80.5 347 1368
-16.7 160 281 79.2 354 1336 279 79.1 352 1335 279 79.0 351 1335 278 79.0 350 1333
-20.7 180 272 75.1 353 1263 270 75.0 351 1262 269 74.9 350 1261 269 74.9 349 1260
-24.6 200 263 71.2 353 1194 261 71.0 350 1192 260 70.9 349 1191 259 70.8 348 1191
-28.6 220 253 67.1 351 1124 251 66.9 348 1121 250 66.7 346 1120 249 66.7 345 1118
-32.5 240 243 62.8 348 1051 240 62.5 344 1048 238 62.4 342 1046 237 62.3 340 1045
-34.5 250 237 60.0 345 1004 233 59.7 340 1000 231 59.5 337 997 230 59.4 335 995
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3d DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 245 42.5 249 1097 245 43.0 249 1104 245 43.6 249 1113 245 44.3 249 1122
21.0 20 245 43.6 256 1073 245 44.1 256 1080 245 44.8 256 1089 245 45.5 256 1099
17.1 40 245 44.8 264 1053 245 45.3 264 1061 245 46.0 264 1070 245 46.8 264 1082
13.1 60 245 46.0 272 1039 245 46.6 272 1047 245 47.3 272 1057 245 48.1 272 1068
9.2 80 245 47.4 280 1026 245 48.0 280 1034 245 48.7 280 1045 245 49.5 280 1056
5.2 100 282 71.7 331 1304 282 72.1 331 1310 282 72.6 331 1317 282 73.2 331 1326
1.2 120 283 74.7 342 1324 283 75.1 342 1329 283 75.7 342 1337 283 76.3 342 1345
-2.7 140 281 75.5 350 1312 280 75.4 349 1311 279 75.4 348 1311 278 75.3 347 1309
-6.7 160 272 71.1 349 1229 271 71.1 348 1229 270 71.0 347 1227 269 70.9 345 1226
-10.7 180 264 67.5 350 1159 263 67.4 349 1158 262 67.4 347 1156 260 67.3 345 1155
-14.6 200 256 64.2 351 1097 255 64.2 349 1096 254 64.1 347 1095 252 64.0 345 1094
-18.6 220 249 61.2 352 1041 247 61.1 350 1040 246 61.0 348 1039 244 60.9 345 1037
-22.5 240 241 58.0 352 983 239 57.9 350 982 237 57.8 347 980 235 57.6 343 977
-24.5 250 235 55.5 350 939 233 55.4 347 938 231 55.2 344 935 228 54.9 340 932
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 245 45.2 249 1134 245 46.1 249 1145 245 46.6 249 1152 245 47.0 249 1157
21.0 20 245 46.4 256 1111 245 47.4 256 1125 245 47.9 256 1131 245 48.2 256 1137
17.1 40 245 47.7 264 1094 245 48.7 264 1108 245 49.3 264 1116 245 49.6 264 1120
13.1 60 245 49.1 272 1080 245 50.1 272 1094 245 50.7 272 1102 245 51.1 272 1107
9.2 80 245 50.5 280 1069 245 51.6 280 1083 245 52.2 280 1090 245 52.6 280 1095
5.2 100 282 74.0 331 1337 282 74.8 331 1349 282 75.3 331 1355 282 75.6 331 1359
1.2 120 283 77.1 342 1356 283 78.0 342 1369 283 78.4 342 1376 282 78.3 341 1373
-2.7 140 277 75.2 345 1308 275 75.1 343 1306 275 75.1 342 1305 274 75.0 342 1305
-6.7 160 267 70.8 344 1225 265 70.6 341 1222 264 70.6 340 1222 264 70.5 339 1222
-10.7 180 258 67.1 343 1153 256 67.0 340 1152 255 66.9 339 1151 254 66.9 338 1151
-14.6 200 250 63.9 342 1092 247 63.7 339 1091 246 63.6 337 1090 245 63.6 336 1090
-18.6 220 241 60.8 342 1036 238 60.6 337 1034 236 60.5 335 1033 235 60.5 333 1032
-22.5 240 230 56.7 337 965 226 56.4 332 961 224 56.2 329 958 222 56.1 326 956
-24.5 250 224 54.7 335 928 220 54.3 328 924 217 54.1 324 921 215 53.9 321 919
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 3e DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 43.1 253 1115 245 45.9 253 1122 245 46.5 253 1131 245 47.2 253 1141
31.0 20 245 46.5 261 1092 245 47.0 261 1099 245 47.6 261 1108 245 48.4 261 1119
27.1 40 245 47.6 268 1073 245 48.1 268 1081 245 48.8 268 1090 245 49.5 268 1102
23.1 60 245 48.8 276 1059 245 49.4 276 1068 245 50.0 276 1077 245 50.8 276 1089
19.2 80 245 50.1 285 1047 245 50.7 285 1056 245 51.4 285 1066 245 52.2 285 1078
15.2 100 279 70.7 333 1305 278 70.7 332 1305 277 70.6 332 1305 276 70.6 330 1304
11.2 120 272 68.3 335 1248 272 68.2 335 1248 271 68.2 333 1247 269 68.1 332 1247
7.3 140 266 65.8 338 1191 265 65.7 336 1190 264 65.7 335 1190 262 65.6 333 1189
3.3 160 257 62.2 337 1120 256 62.1 336 1119 255 62.1 334 1118 253 62.0 332 1117
-0.7 180 250 59.2 338 1058 248 59.1 336 1057 247 59.0 334 1056 245 58.9 332 1055
-4.6 200 242 56.4 339 1000 241 56.3 337 1000 239 56.2 334 999 237 56.1 331 997
-8.6 220 235 53.8 340 946 233 53.7 337 945 231 53.6 334 944 228 53.5 330 942
-12.5 240 226 50.6 339 885 224 50.5 336 884 222 50.3 332 882 218 50.2 327 879
-14.5 250 222 49.1 338 857 220 49.0 335 855 217 48.8 330 853 213 48.6 325 851
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 48.1 253 1153 245 49.0 253 1166 245 49.5 253 1173 245 49.8 253 1178
31.0 20 245 49.2 261 1132 245 50.2 261 1145 245 50.7 261 1153 245 51.1 261 1157
27.1 40 245 50.4 268 1114 245 51.5 268 1129 245 52.0 268 1137 245 52.4 268 1142
23.1 60 245 51.8 276 1102 245 52.8 276 1117 245 53.4 276 1126 245 53.8 276 1130
19.2 80 245 53.2 285 1092 245 54.3 285 1107 245 54.9 285 1114 245 55.3 285 1119
15.2 100 275 70.5 329 1304 274 70.4 327 1303 273 70.4 326 1302 272 70.4 326 1302
11.2 120 268 68.1 330 1246 266 68.0 328 1245 265 67.9 327 1245 265 67.9 326 1244
7.3 140 261 65.5 331 1188 259 65.4 329 1187 258 65.4 328 1187 257 65.3 327 1186
3.3 160 251 61.9 330 1116 249 61.7 327 1115 247 61.6 325 1114 247 61.6 324 1113
-0.7 180 243 58.8 329 1053 240 58.7 325 1052 238 58.6 323 1050 237 58.5 321 1050
-4.6 200 234 56.0 327 996 230 55.8 323 993 228 55.7 320 992 227 55.7 318 991
-8.6 220 225 53.3 326 940 221 53.1 320 938 218 53.0 316 937 216 53.0 314 936
-12.5 240 214 49.9 320 876 208 49.6 312 873 204 49.4 307 871 202 49.3 303 869
-14.5 250 208 48.3 317 847 201 48.0 307 843 197 47.8 301 840 194 47.6 296 838
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3f DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 43.7 257 1134 245 46.6 257 1141 245 47.2 257 1150 245 47.9 257 1161
41.0 20 245 47.2 265 1112 245 47.7 265 1119 245 48.4 265 1128 245 49.1 265 1139
37.1 40 245 48.3 273 1094 245 48.9 273 1102 245 49.6 273 1112 245 50.3 273 1123
33.1 60 245 49.6 281 1080 245 50.2 281 1088 245 50.8 281 1099 245 51.6 281 1111
29.2 80 245 50.9 290 1069 245 51.5 290 1079 245 52.2 290 1089 245 53.1 290 1102
25.2 100 261 60.0 318 1184 260 60.0 317 1183 259 60.0 316 1183 258 59.9 314 1182
21.2 120 255 58.2 321 1126 254 58.1 319 1125 253 58.1 318 1125 251 58.0 316 1124
17.3 140 249 56.2 323 1071 247 55.6 320 1062 246 55.5 318 1061 244 55.4 316 1060
13.3 160 241 53.1 322 1002 240 53.0 321 1001 238 53.0 318 1001 236 52.9 315 999
9.3 180 234 50.7 323 948 232 50.7 321 947 230 50.6 318 946 227 50.5 314 945
5.4 200 227 48.5 324 898 225 48.4 321 897 222 48.3 318 896 219 48.2 313 894
1.4 220 220 46.3 324 850 217 46.2 321 849 214 46.1 317 848 211 45.9 311 846
-2.5 240 211 43.5 323 795 208 43.4 318 793 204 43.2 313 791 199 42.9 305 789
-4.5 250 207 42.2 322 770 204 42.1 317 768 200 41.9 311 767 194 41.6 302 764
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 48.8 257 1173 245 49.7 257 1187 245 50.3 257 1194 245 50.6 257 1199
41.0 20 245 50.0 265 1152 245 51.0 265 1167 245 51.5 265 1175 245 51.9 265 1179
37.1 40 245 51.2 273 1136 245 52.3 273 1152 245 52.9 273 1161 245 53.2 273 1165
33.1 60 245 52.6 281 1126 245 53.7 281 1141 245 54.3 281 1150 245 54.7 281 1154
29.2 80 245 54.1 290 1116 245 55.2 290 1131 245 55.8 290 1139 245 56.2 290 1144
25.2 100 256 59.8 312 1181 254 59.8 309 1180 253 59.7 308 1179 252 59.7 307 1179
21.2 120 249 57.9 313 1122 247 57.9 310 1121 246 57.8 309 1121 245 57.8 308 1119
17.3 140 241 55.3 313 1058 238 55.2 309 1057 237 55.1 307 1056 236 55.1 305 1055
13.3 160 233 52.7 311 998 229 52.6 307 996 227 52.5 304 995 226 52.5 303 994
9.3 180 224 50.3 310 944 220 50.2 304 942 217 50.1 301 940 216 50.0 299 940
5.4 200 215 48.0 308 893 210 47.8 300 890 206 47.7 295 889 204 47.6 292 888
1.4 220 205 45.7 304 844 199 45.4 294 842 194 45.3 287 840 191 45.1 282 839
-2.5 240 192 42.6 295 786 181 42.1 277 781 169 41.7 259 776
-4.5 250 185 41.3 289 760 168 40.6 263 753
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


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FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 CRUISE

Table 3g DS8400/570

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 245 44.0 260 1144 245 44.5 260 1152 245 45.2 260 1161 245 45.9 260 1171
46.0 20 245 45.2 267 1121 245 45.8 267 1130 245 46.4 267 1138 245 47.2 267 1150
42.1 40 245 46.5 275 1104 245 47.1 275 1112 245 47.8 275 1122 245 48.6 275 1134
38.1 60 245 47.9 283 1090 245 48.5 283 1100 245 49.2 283 1110 245 50.1 283 1123
34.2 80 245 49.3 292 1082 245 50.0 292 1091 245 50.7 292 1102 245 51.6 292 1114
30.2 100 252 54.9 310 1124 251 54.9 308 1124 250 54.8 307 1123 248 54.8 304 1123
26.2 120 246 53.3 312 1072 245 53.2 311 1072 244 53.2 309 1071 242 53.1 306 1070
22.3 140 240 51.0 313 1012 238 50.9 311 1011 236 50.9 309 1010 234 50.8 306 1009
18.3 160 233 48.7 314 953 231 48.7 312 952 229 48.6 309 951 226 48.5 305 950
14.3 180 226 46.6 315 898 224 46.5 312 897 221 46.5 308 896 218 46.3 304 894
10.4 200 219 44.6 315 848 216 44.6 312 846 213 44.4 308 845 209 44.3 302 844
6.4 220 212 42.7 316 803 209 42.6 312 802 205 42.4 306 800 200 42.2 299 798
2.5 240 203 40.0 313 749 199 39.8 308 747 195 39.6 301 745 188 39.3 291 742
0.5 250 199 38.8 312 726 195 38.6 306 723 190 38.4 298 721 182 38.1 286 718
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates HSC limited by VMO

HIGH SPEED CRUISE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 245 46.8 260 1184 245 47.8 260 1197 245 48.4 260 1206 245 48.7 260 1210
46.0 20 245 48.2 267 1163 245 49.2 267 1178 245 49.8 267 1186 245 50.1 267 1191
42.1 40 245 49.6 275 1147 245 50.7 275 1163 245 51.2 275 1172 245 51.6 275 1177
38.1 60 245 51.1 283 1137 245 52.2 283 1153 245 52.8 283 1163 245 53.2 283 1167
34.2 80 245 52.7 292 1128 245 53.8 292 1143 245 54.5 292 1152 245 54.9 292 1157
30.2 100 246 54.7 302 1121 243 54.6 299 1121 242 54.6 297 1119 241 54.6 296 1119
26.2 120 239 53.0 303 1068 236 52.9 299 1067 234 52.9 297 1066 233 52.9 296 1066
22.3 140 231 50.6 302 1007 227 50.5 297 1004 225 50.4 295 1003 224 50.4 293 1002
18.3 160 222 48.3 300 948 218 48.2 295 945 215 48.1 291 943 214 48.0 289 942
14.3 180 214 46.2 298 892 208 45.9 291 889 204 45.8 286 887 202 45.7 283 886
10.4 200 204 44.1 295 841 197 43.8 285 839 192 43.6 278 838 189 43.5 273 836
6.4 220 194 42.0 290 796 181 41.1 271 785 170 40.6 254 779
2.5 240 177 38.9 275 738
0.5 250 167 37.6 264 713
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.5-23
FLIGHT PLANNING
CRUISE [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4a DS8400/570

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 40.7 236 1047 245 41.2 236 1053 245 41.8 236 1060 245 42.5 236 1069
-9.0 20 245 41.7 243 1020 245 42.2 243 1026 245 42.8 243 1034 245 43.5 243 1042
-12.9 40 245 42.8 250 998 245 43.3 250 1005 245 43.9 250 1013 245 44.7 250 1024
-16.9 60 245 43.9 257 982 245 44.5 257 989 245 45.1 257 997 245 45.8 257 1008
-20.8 80 245 45.1 265 967 245 45.6 265 974 245 46.3 265 983 245 47.1 265 992
-24.8 100 282 67.7 313 1207 282 68.1 313 1212 282 68.5 313 1217 282 69.1 313 1225
-28.8 120 283 70.3 323 1219 283 70.7 323 1224 283 71.2 323 1230 283 71.8 323 1238
-32.7 140 284 73.2 333 1234 284 73.6 333 1239 284 74.1 333 1246 284 74.7 333 1255
-36.7 160 285 76.4 344 1263 285 76.8 344 1269 285 77.4 344 1277 285 78.0 344 1286
-40.7 180 286 80.1 356 1310 286 80.5 356 1318 286 81.0 356 1326 286 81.7 356 1336
-44.6 200 275 73.9 353 1208 275 74.4 353 1216 275 75.0 353 1226 275 75.8 353 1239
-48.6 220 264 68.2 350 1113 264 68.8 350 1123 264 69.5 350 1135 264 70.4 350 1150
-52.5 240 253 62.7 347 1023 253 63.4 347 1034 253 64.3 347 1049 253 65.3 347 1065
-54.5 250 248 60.1 345 980 248 60.9 345 992 248 61.8 345 1007 248 62.9 345 1025
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h;
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 43.3 236 1078 245 44.1 236 1089 245 44.6 236 1096 245 44.9 236 1099
-9.0 20 245 44.3 243 1052 245 45.3 243 1065 245 45.8 243 1072 245 46.1 243 1076
-12.9 40 245 45.5 250 1035 245 46.4 250 1047 245 47.0 250 1054 245 47.3 250 1058
-16.9 60 245 46.7 257 1019 245 47.7 257 1032 245 48.2 257 1039 245 48.5 257 1043
-20.8 80 245 48.0 265 1003 245 49.0 265 1015 245 49.6 265 1022 245 49.9 265 1026
-24.8 100 282 69.8 313 1234 282 70.5 313 1245 282 71.0 313 1251 282 71.3 313 1254
-28.8 120 283 72.5 323 1248 283 73.3 323 1259 283 73.7 323 1264 283 74.0 323 1267
-32.7 140 284 75.5 333 1265 284 76.3 333 1277 284 76.8 333 1283 284 77.1 333 1288
-36.7 160 285 78.7 344 1298 285 79.6 344 1311 285 80.1 344 1319 285 80.4 344 1323
-40.7 180 286 82.4 356 1350 286 83.3 356 1365 286 83.8 356 1373 286 84.1 356 1377
-44.6 200 275 76.7 353 1254 275 77.7 353 1271 275 78.3 353 1280 275 78.6 353 1285
-48.6 220 264 71.4 350 1167 264 72.6 350 1187 264 73.3 350 1197 264 73.6 350 1204
-52.5 240 253 66.5 347 1085 253 67.8 347 1107 253 68.5 347 1119 253 69.0 347 1127
-54.5 250 248 64.2 345 1046 248 65.6 345 1070 248 66.3 345 1083 248 66.8 345 1090
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h;
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

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Table 4b DS8400/570

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 41.3 241 1063 245 41.8 241 1069 245 42.4 241 1078 245 43.1 241 1086
1.0 20 245 42.4 248 1038 245 42.9 248 1043 245 43.5 248 1051 245 44.2 248 1061
-2.9 40 245 43.5 255 1016 245 44.0 255 1024 245 44.6 255 1032 245 45.4 255 1043
-6.9 60 245 44.6 262 1001 245 45.2 262 1009 245 45.8 262 1017 245 46.6 262 1027
-10.8 80 245 45.8 270 986 245 46.4 270 994 245 47.1 270 1003 245 47.9 270 1014
-14.8 100 282 69.0 319 1238 282 69.4 319 1243 282 69.9 319 1249 282 70.5 319 1257
-18.8 120 283 71.8 329 1252 283 72.2 329 1258 283 72.7 329 1265 283 73.3 329 1273
-22.7 140 284 74.8 340 1269 284 75.2 340 1275 284 75.7 340 1282 284 76.4 340 1291
-26.7 160 285 78.1 352 1303 285 78.6 352 1309 285 79.1 352 1318 285 79.7 352 1329
-30.7 180 286 81.8 364 1354 286 82.2 364 1362 286 82.7 364 1371 286 83.4 364 1382
-34.6 200 275 75.5 361 1248 275 76.0 361 1257 275 76.7 361 1268 275 77.5 361 1282
-38.6 220 264 69.6 358 1149 264 70.3 358 1160 264 71.0 358 1173 264 71.9 358 1189
-42.5 240 253 64.1 355 1056 253 64.8 355 1069 253 65.7 355 1084 253 66.8 355 1102
-44.5 250 248 61.4 353 1011 248 62.2 353 1025 248 63.2 353 1041 248 64.3 353 1060
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h;
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 43.9 241 1097 245 44.8 241 1108 245 45.3 241 1114 245 45.6 241 1117
1.0 20 245 45.0 248 1071 245 46.0 248 1084 245 46.5 248 1091 245 46.8 248 1095
-2.9 40 245 46.2 255 1055 245 47.2 255 1068 245 47.7 255 1075 245 48.0 255 1079
-6.9 60 245 47.5 262 1039 245 48.5 262 1053 245 49.0 262 1060 245 49.4 262 1064
-10.8 80 245 48.8 270 1025 245 49.9 270 1038 245 50.4 270 1045 245 50.8 270 1049
-14.8 100 282 71.2 319 1267 282 72.0 319 1279 282 72.4 319 1285 282 72.7 319 1288
-18.8 120 283 74.0 329 1282 283 74.8 329 1293 283 75.3 329 1300 283 75.6 329 1303
-22.7 140 284 77.1 340 1303 284 78.0 340 1315 284 78.5 340 1323 284 78.8 340 1326
-26.7 160 285 80.5 352 1340 285 81.4 352 1355 285 81.9 352 1363 285 82.2 352 1367
-30.7 180 286 84.2 364 1396 286 85.2 364 1412 286 85.7 364 1420 286 86.0 364 1426
-34.6 200 275 78.4 361 1298 275 79.4 361 1316 275 80.0 361 1326 275 80.4 361 1332
-38.6 220 264 73.0 358 1207 264 74.2 358 1228 264 74.9 358 1240 264 75.3 358 1247
-42.5 240 253 68.0 355 1123 253 69.3 355 1147 253 70.1 355 1160 253 70.5 355 1168
-44.5 250 248 65.6 353 1083 248 67.0 353 1109 248 67.8 353 1122 248 68.3 353 1130
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h;
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

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Table 4c DS8400/570

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] FL KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]

15.0 0 245 41.9 245 1081 245 42.4 245 1087 245 43.0 245 1095 245 43.7 245 1105
11.0 20 245 43.0 252 1055 245 43.5 252 1062 245 44.1 252 1070 245 44.9 252 1079
7.1 40 245 44.1 259 1034 245 44.7 259 1042 245 45.3 259 1051 245 46.1 259 1062
3.1 60 245 45.3 267 1020 245 45.9 267 1027 245 46.6 267 1036 245 47.4 267 1047
-0.8 80 245 46.6 275 1005 245 47.2 275 1013 245 47.9 275 1023 245 48.7 275 1034
-4.8 100 282 70.4 325 1270 282 70.7 325 1275 282 71.2 325 1282 282 71.9 325 1291
-8.8 120 283 73.3 336 1287 283 73.7 336 1293 283 74.2 336 1300 283 74.8 336 1308
-12.7 140 284 76.4 347 1307 284 76.8 347 1313 284 77.3 347 1321 284 78.0 347 1330
-16.7 160 285 79.9 359 1347 285 80.3 359 1353 285 80.8 359 1361 285 81.5 359 1373
-20.7 180 286 83.4 371 1398 286 83.9 371 1407 286 84.6 371 1419 285 84.5 370 1418
-24.6 200 275 77.1 368 1292 275 77.3 368 1295 275 78.1 368 1308 275 79.0 368 1325
-28.6 220 264 71.1 366 1189 264 71.8 366 1200 264 72.2 366 1208 264 73.3 366 1227
-32.5 240 253 65.5 362 1094 253 66.2 362 1106 253 67.2 362 1123 253 67.9 362 1136
-34.5 250 248 62.7 361 1046 248 63.6 361 1061 248 64.6 361 1079 248 65.4 361 1094
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.60%, Fuel Flow by 1.25% and Speed by 2 KIAS and 3 KTAS

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] FL KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]

15.0 0 245 44.5 245 1116 245 45.5 245 1127 245 46.0 245 1134 245 46.3 245 1137
11.0 20 245 45.7 252 1091 245 46.7 252 1103 245 47.2 252 1111 245 47.5 252 1116
7.1 40 245 47.0 259 1074 245 47.9 259 1088 245 48.5 259 1095 245 48.8 259 1099
3.1 60 245 48.3 267 1059 245 49.3 267 1072 245 49.9 267 1080 245 50.2 267 1084
-0.8 80 245 49.7 275 1047 245 50.7 275 1060 245 51.3 275 1067 245 51.7 275 1072
-4.8 100 282 72.6 325 1301 282 73.4 325 1313 282 73.8 325 1319 282 74.1 325 1323
-8.8 120 283 75.5 336 1318 283 76.4 336 1331 283 76.9 336 1337 283 77.1 336 1340
-12.7 140 284 78.8 347 1343 284 79.7 347 1356 284 80.2 347 1364 284 80.5 347 1368
-16.7 160 285 82.3 359 1386 285 83.2 359 1401 285 83.8 359 1410 285 83.5 359 1406
-20.7 180 284 84.4 368 1416 283 84.3 367 1414 282 84.2 366 1414 281 84.2 365 1413
-24.6 200 275 80.1 368 1343 273 79.9 366 1341 272 79.8 365 1339 272 79.8 364 1339
-28.6 220 264 74.5 366 1248 264 75.3 365 1263 262 75.2 363 1262 262 75.2 362 1261
-32.5 240 253 69.3 362 1161 253 70.6 362 1184 252 70.5 360 1182 251 70.4 359 1181
-34.5 250 248 67.0 361 1121 246 67.6 358 1132 245 67.4 356 1130 244 67.3 355 1129
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.70%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.60%, Fuel Flow by 1.25% and Speed by 2 KIAS and 3 KTAS

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Table 4d DS8400/570

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 245 42.5 249 1097 245 43.0 249 1104 245 43.6 249 1113 245 44.3 249 1122
21.0 20 245 43.6 256 1073 245 44.1 256 1080 245 44.8 256 1089 245 45.5 256 1099
17.1 40 245 44.8 264 1053 245 45.3 264 1061 245 46.0 264 1070 245 46.8 264 1082
13.1 60 245 46.0 272 1039 245 46.6 272 1047 245 47.3 272 1057 245 48.1 272 1068
9.2 80 245 47.4 280 1026 245 48.0 280 1034 245 48.7 280 1045 245 49.5 280 1056
5.2 100 282 71.7 331 1304 282 72.1 331 1310 282 72.6 331 1317 282 73.2 331 1326
1.2 120 283 74.7 342 1324 283 75.1 342 1329 283 75.7 342 1337 283 76.3 342 1345
-2.7 140 284 78.0 354 1346 284 78.4 354 1353 284 79.0 354 1361 284 79.7 354 1372
-6.7 160 283 79.9 363 1363 282 79.8 362 1361 281 79.7 361 1361 280 79.6 360 1359
-10.7 180 274 75.7 364 1287 274 75.6 363 1287 273 75.6 361 1285 271 75.5 360 1285
-14.6 200 267 72.0 365 1220 266 71.9 363 1220 265 71.8 362 1219 263 71.7 360 1217
-18.6 220 259 68.6 366 1161 258 68.5 364 1160 256 68.4 362 1159 255 68.3 360 1158
-22.5 240 251 65.1 367 1101 250 65.0 365 1100 248 64.9 363 1099 246 64.8 360 1097
-24.5 250 246 62.6 365 1058 244 62.4 363 1055 242 62.3 360 1053 240 62.0 357 1050
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.50%, Fuel Flow by 1.35% and Speed by 2 KIAS and 3 KTAS

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] FL KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]

25.0 0 245 45.2 249 1134 245 46.1 249 1145 245 46.6 249 1152 245 47.0 249 1157
21.0 20 245 46.4 256 1111 245 47.4 256 1125 245 47.9 256 1131 245 48.2 256 1137
17.1 40 245 47.7 264 1094 245 48.7 264 1108 245 49.3 264 1116 245 49.6 264 1120
13.1 60 245 49.1 272 1080 245 50.1 272 1094 245 50.7 272 1102 245 51.1 272 1107
9.2 80 245 50.5 280 1069 245 51.6 280 1083 245 52.2 280 1090 245 52.6 280 1095
5.2 100 282 74.0 331 1337 282 74.8 331 1349 282 75.3 331 1355 282 75.6 331 1359
1.2 120 283 77.1 342 1356 283 78.0 342 1369 283 78.4 342 1376 283 78.7 342 1380
-2.7 140 284 80.1 354 1378 284 81.1 354 1394 284 81.7 354 1403 284 82.0 354 1409
-6.7 160 279 79.5 358 1358 278 79.4 357 1357 277 79.3 356 1356 276 79.3 355 1355
-10.7 180 270 75.4 358 1284 268 75.2 356 1282 267 75.1 355 1280 267 75.1 354 1279
-14.6 200 261 71.6 358 1216 259 71.5 355 1215 258 71.4 354 1214 258 71.4 353 1213
-18.6 220 253 68.2 358 1157 250 68.0 354 1155 249 67.9 352 1154 248 67.9 351 1154
-22.5 240 244 64.6 356 1095 241 64.4 352 1093 239 64.3 350 1090 238 64.2 348 1090
-24.5 250 237 61.8 353 1047 234 61.5 348 1043 232 61.3 345 1040 230 61.2 343 1038
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.70%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.60%, Fuel Flow by 1.40% and Speed by 2 KIAS and 3 KTAS

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Table 4e DS8400/631

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 43.1 253 1115 245 43.6 253 1122 245 44.2 253 1131 245 45.0 253 1141
31.0 20 245 44.2 261 1092 245 44.8 261 1099 245 45.4 261 1108 245 46.2 261 1119
27.1 40 245 45.5 268 1073 245 46.0 268 1081 245 46.7 268 1090 245 47.5 268 1102
23.1 60 245 46.8 276 1059 245 47.4 276 1068 245 48.1 276 1077 245 48.9 276 1089
19.2 80 245 48.1 285 1047 245 48.8 285 1056 245 49.5 285 1066 245 50.4 285 1078
15.2 100 282 73.1 337 1339 282 73.5 337 1345 282 74.0 337 1352 282 74.2 337 1356
11.2 120 283 76.3 348 1362 282 76.3 348 1362 282 76.2 347 1362 281 76.2 346 1361
7.3 140 276 73.5 351 1302 276 73.5 350 1302 275 73.5 349 1301 274 73.4 347 1301
3.3 160 268 69.7 351 1227 267 69.6 350 1226 266 69.6 349 1225 265 69.5 347 1224
-0.7 180 260 66.3 352 1159 259 66.3 350 1157 258 66.2 349 1156 256 66.1 347 1155
-4.6 200 253 63.1 353 1095 251 63.1 351 1094 250 63.0 349 1093 248 62.9 347 1091
-8.6 220 245 60.2 354 1038 244 60.1 352 1038 242 60.0 349 1036 240 59.9 346 1035
-12.5 240 238 57.3 355 984 236 57.2 352 983 234 57.1 349 982 230 56.4 344 970
-14.5 250 233 55.1 353 945 231 55.0 350 944 228 54.8 347 942 225 54.7 343 940
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.60%, Fuel Flow by 1.40% and Speed by 2 KIAS and 3 KTAS

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 45.8 253 1153 245 46.8 253 1166 245 47.3 253 1173 245 47.7 253 1178
31.0 20 245 47.1 261 1132 245 48.1 261 1145 245 48.7 261 1153 245 49.0 261 1157
27.1 40 245 48.4 268 1114 245 49.5 268 1129 245 50.1 268 1137 245 50.4 268 1142
23.1 60 245 49.9 276 1102 245 51.0 276 1117 245 51.6 276 1126 245 51.9 276 1130
19.2 80 245 51.4 285 1092 245 52.5 285 1107 245 53.1 285 1114 245 53.5 285 1119
15.2 100 282 75.0 337 1368 282 76.0 337 1382 282 76.5 337 1389 282 76.8 337 1394
11.2 120 280 76.1 344 1360 278 76.0 343 1359 277 76.0 342 1359 277 76.0 341 1359
7.3 140 272 73.3 346 1300 271 73.2 344 1299 270 73.2 343 1298 269 73.1 342 1297
3.3 160 263 69.4 345 1222 261 69.3 342 1220 260 69.2 341 1220 259 69.1 340 1219
-0.7 180 254 66.0 344 1154 252 65.8 341 1152 251 65.7 339 1151 250 65.7 338 1150
-4.6 200 246 62.7 344 1090 243 62.6 340 1088 241 62.5 338 1086 240 62.4 336 1086
-8.6 220 237 59.8 343 1034 234 59.6 338 1031 232 59.5 336 1030 231 59.5 334 1029
-12.5 240 227 56.2 339 968 223 55.9 333 965 220 55.8 330 963 218 55.7 327 962
-14.5 250 222 54.4 337 937 217 54.2 330 933 214 54.0 326 931 212 53.9 323 930
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.90%, Fuel Flow by 1.50% and Speed by 3 KIAS and 4 KTAS

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Table 4f DS8400/631

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 43.7 257 1134 245 44.2 257 1141 245 44.8 257 1150 245 45.6 257 1161
41.0 20 245 44.9 265 1112 245 45.4 265 1119 245 46.1 265 1128 245 46.9 265 1139
37.1 40 245 46.2 273 1094 245 46.7 273 1102 245 47.4 273 1112 245 48.3 273 1123
33.1 60 245 47.5 281 1080 245 48.1 281 1088 245 48.8 281 1099 245 49.7 281 1111
29.2 80 245 48.9 290 1069 245 49.6 290 1079 245 50.3 290 1089 245 51.2 290 1102
25.2 100 272 67.1 331 1274 271 67.1 330 1274 270 67.0 329 1273 269 67.0 327 1271
21.2 120 266 65.0 333 1216 265 64.9 332 1215 264 64.9 331 1214 263 64.8 330 1214
17.3 140 260 62.8 336 1163 259 62.8 335 1162 257 62.7 333 1162 256 62.6 331 1162
13.3 160 251 59.4 336 1094 250 59.4 334 1094 249 59.3 332 1092 247 59.2 330 1091
9.3 180 244 56.8 337 1036 243 56.7 335 1036 241 56.6 333 1034 239 56.5 330 1033
5.4 200 237 54.2 338 982 235 54.2 335 981 233 54.1 333 980 231 53.9 329 978
1.4 220 230 51.8 339 931 228 51.7 336 930 225 51.6 332 929 222 51.5 328 927
-2.5 240 221 48.8 338 872 219 48.7 334 870 216 48.5 330 868 212 48.3 324 866
-4.5 250 217 47.4 337 844 215 47.3 333 843 211 47.1 328 840 207 46.9 322 838
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.80%, Fuel Flow by 1.65% and Speed by 3 KIAS and 4 KTAS

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F KIAS TRQ KTAS F/F
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 46.5 257 1173 245 47.5 257 1187 245 48.0 257 1194 245 48.4 257 1199
41.0 20 245 47.8 265 1152 245 48.8 265 1167 245 49.4 265 1175 245 49.7 265 1179
37.1 40 245 49.2 273 1136 245 50.3 273 1152 245 50.9 273 1161 245 51.2 273 1165
33.1 60 245 50.7 281 1126 245 51.8 281 1141 245 52.4 281 1150 245 52.8 281 1154
29.2 80 245 52.2 290 1116 245 53.4 290 1131 245 54.0 290 1139 245 54.4 290 1144
25.2 100 268 66.9 326 1271 266 66.8 324 1270 265 66.8 323 1270 264 66.7 322 1269
21.2 120 261 64.8 328 1213 259 64.7 325 1212 258 64.6 324 1211 257 64.6 323 1211
17.3 140 254 62.6 329 1161 252 62.5 326 1159 251 62.4 324 1158 250 62.4 323 1158
13.3 160 245 59.1 327 1089 242 58.9 323 1088 240 58.9 321 1087 239 58.8 320 1086
9.3 180 236 56.4 326 1032 233 56.2 322 1030 231 56.1 319 1028 230 56.1 317 1028
5.4 200 227 53.8 325 977 224 53.6 319 975 221 53.5 316 974 220 53.5 314 973
1.4 220 218 51.3 322 926 214 51.1 316 923 211 51.0 311 921 209 50.9 308 919
-2.5 240 207 48.0 316 862 200 47.7 306 858 196 47.4 300 855 192 47.3 295 854
-4.5 250 201 46.6 313 834 193 46.1 301 830 187 45.9 292 827 182 45.7 284 824
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 2.00%, Fuel Flow by 1.70% and Speed by 4 KIAS and 5 KTAS

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Table 4g DS8400/570

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] FL KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]

50.0 0 245 44.0 260 1144 245 44.5 260 1152 245 45.2 260 1161 245 45.9 260 1171
46.0 20 245 45.2 267 1121 245 45.8 267 1130 245 46.4 267 1138 245 47.2 267 1150
42.1 40 245 46.5 275 1104 245 47.1 275 1112 245 47.8 275 1122 245 48.6 275 1134
38.1 60 245 47.9 283 1090 245 48.5 283 1100 245 49.2 283 1110 245 50.1 283 1123
34.2 80 245 49.3 292 1082 245 50.0 292 1091 245 50.7 292 1102 245 51.6 292 1114
30.2 100 263 61.4 322 1209 262 61.3 321 1208 261 61.3 320 1207 259 61.2 318 1206
26.2 120 257 59.5 325 1151 256 59.5 324 1150 254 59.4 322 1149 253 59.3 320 1148
22.3 140 251 57.6 328 1097 250 57.6 326 1096 247 56.9 323 1087 245 56.8 321 1086
18.3 160 243 54.5 327 1028 241 54.4 325 1028 240 54.4 323 1027 237 54.3 320 1025
14.3 180 236 52.1 328 975 234 52.1 326 974 232 52.0 323 973 229 51.9 320 972
10.4 200 229 49.9 329 925 227 49.8 327 924 224 49.7 323 923 221 49.6 319 921
6.4 220 222 47.8 330 877 219 47.7 327 876 216 47.6 323 875 213 47.4 317 873
2.5 240 213 44.9 329 821 210 44.7 324 819 207 44.5 319 817 202 44.3 311 814
0.5 250 209 43.6 328 795 206 43.4 323 793 202 43.2 317 791 196 42.9 309 788
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 1.90%, Fuel Flow by 1.75% and Speed by 4 KIAS and 5 KTAS

NOTE: Data shown in bold indicates MCR limited by VMO

MAXIMUM CRUISE RATING ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] FL KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]

50.0 0 245 46.8 260 1184 245 47.8 260 1197 245 48.4 260 1206 245 48.7 260 1210
46.0 20 245 48.2 267 1163 245 49.2 267 1178 245 49.8 267 1186 245 50.1 267 1191
42.1 40 245 49.6 275 1147 245 50.7 275 1163 245 51.2 275 1172 245 51.6 275 1177
38.1 60 245 51.1 283 1137 245 52.2 283 1153 245 52.8 283 1163 245 53.2 283 1167
34.2 80 245 52.7 292 1128 245 53.8 292 1143 245 54.5 292 1152 245 54.9 292 1157
30.2 100 257 61.1 316 1206 255 61.1 314 1204 254 61.0 312 1204 253 61.0 311 1203
26.2 120 251 59.3 318 1147 249 59.2 315 1146 247 59.1 313 1145 246 59.1 312 1144
22.3 140 243 56.7 318 1084 240 56.6 314 1083 239 56.5 312 1081 238 56.5 311 1081
18.3 160 235 54.1 317 1024 231 54.0 312 1022 229 53.9 310 1021 228 53.9 308 1020
14.3 180 226 51.7 315 970 222 51.6 310 968 220 51.5 306 967 218 51.4 304 966
10.4 200 217 49.5 313 919 212 49.2 306 917 209 49.1 302 915 207 49.0 299 915
6.4 220 208 47.2 310 871 201 46.9 301 868 197 46.7 295 866 194 46.6 290 865
2.5 240 195 44.0 301 810 184 43.5 286 805 176 43.1 272 801 164 42.6 254 796
0.5 250 188 42.6 296 784 174 42.0 274 777
ICE PROTECTION Systems “On” - for VMO limited data, Increase Torque by 0.3% and Fuel Flow by 7 kg/h.
Otherwise, Reduce Speed by 1 KIAS and 2 KTAS.
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - for VMO limited data, Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%.
Otherwise, Increase Torque by 2.00%, Fuel Flow by 1.80% and Speed by 4 KIAS and 6 KTAS

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5.5.3 Acceleration Segment

To account for the acceleration from Top Of Climb (TOC) speed to Start Of Cruise (SOC) speed, insert an
acceleration segment between TOC and SOC, as defined by the Time, Distance and Fuel presented in the fol-
lowing table:

ACCELERATION SEGMENT DS8400/570


(Time, Distance and Fuel)
TOC
between FROM Type I Climb Type II Climb Type III Climb
TO MCR HSC ISC LRC MCR HSC ISC LRC MCR HSC ISC LRC
Time [min] 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 0.9 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.2
SL
and Distance (NM) 4 4 4 2 5 5 5 4 6 6 5 4
10000 ft
Fuel [kg] 18 18 14 11 23 23 21 18 27 27 27 23
Time [min] 1.6 1.4 1.0 0.8 2.3 1.7 1.5 1.0 2.8 2.2 2.0 2.0
10000 ft
and Distance (NM) 8 7 6 5 10 8 7 7 12 10 9 9
20000 ft
Fuel [kg] 36 30 23 16 41 36 27 25 45 41 36 34
Time [min] 2.8 2.2 2.0 1.6 3.0 2.3 2.0 1.8 3.2 2.5 2.2 2.2
20000 ft
and Distance (NM) 12 11 9 7 14 11 9 9 16 13 10 10
25000 ft
Fuel [kg] 50 41 34 30 52 41 36 32 54 50 41 39
Applicable to both Climb at 850 RPM and 900 RPM

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5.7 DESCENT
(Time, Distance, Fuel)

5.7.1 General

This Sub-Chapter presents data to calculate the Descent:


- time [min]
- distance [NM]
- fuel [kg]

All data refer to a Descent from cruising altitude to a Sea Level airport at zero Wind conditions.

In case of a descent to a high elevation airport (for instance landing at PA 5000 ft) a separate calculation must
be made:

1st step: descent from cruising PA to Sea Level

minus 2nd step: descent from landing PA to Sea Level


= difference: descent time, fuel and distance from cruising to landing PA

NOTE: Propeller rotation speed is 850 RPM (all engines).

5 different Types of Descent are presented:

Table 1 - Type I Descent (Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min)

It is a High Speed Descent, at a speed that is on average 5 kt below VMO.

The Aircraft Rate Of Descent (ROD) is 2000 ft/min or limited by the maximum differential pressure
(5.46 psi) and by the maximum Cabin Rate Of Descent shown below:

DS8400/668

Descent Type I
Maximum Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min
Altitude Aircraft ROD
[ft] [ft/min]
0 - 15000 2000
16000 474
17000 496
18000 518
19000 540
20000 560
21000 580
22000 599
23000 618
24000 636
25000 653

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Table 2 - Type II Descent (Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min)

It is an Intermediate Speed Descent, at a speed that is approximately halfway between Type I and Type III
speed.
Time, Distance and Fuel are approximately averages of Type I and Type III Times, Distances and Fuel.
The Aircraft Rate Of Descent (ROD) is 1500 ft/min or limited by the maximum differential pressure
(5.46 psi) and by the maximum Cabin Rate Of Descent shown below:

DS8400/668

Descent Type II
Maximum Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min
Altitude Aircraft ROD
[ft] [ft/min]
0 - 17000 1500
18000 518
19000 540
20000 560
21000 580
22000 599
23000 618
24000 636
25000 653

Table 3 - Type III Descent (Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min)

It is a Low Speed Descent, at a speed that has a small margin to 1.23 VSR.

The Aircraft Rate Of Descent (ROD) is 1000 ft/min or limited by the maximum differential pressure
(5.46 psi) and by the maximum Cabin Rate Of Descent shown below:

DS8400/668

Descent Type III


Maximum Cabin ROD = 300 ft/min
Altitude Aircraft ROD
[ft] [ft/min]
0 - 25000 1000

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Table 4 - Type IV Descent (Cabin ROD = 500 ft/min)

It is a High Speed Descent, at a speed that is on average 5 kt below VMO.


The Aircraft Rate Of Descent (ROD) is 2000 ft/min or limited by the maximum differential pressure
(5.46 psi) and by the maximum Cabin Rate Of Descent shown below:

DS8400/668

Descent Type IV
Maximum Cabin ROD = 500 ft/min
Altitude Aircraft ROD
[ft] [ft/min]
0 - 20000 2000
21000 965
22000 998
23000 1029
24000 1059
25000 1088

Table 5 - Type V Descent (Cabin ROD = 400 ft/min)

It is an Intermediate Speed Descent, at a speed that is approximately halfway between Type I and Type III
speed.
The Aircraft Rate Of Descent (ROD) is 1500 ft/min or limited by the maximum differential pressure
(5.46 psi) and by the maximum Cabin Rate Of Descent shown below:

DS8400/668

Descent Type V
Maximum Cabin ROD = 400 ft/min
Altitude Aircraft ROD
[ft] [ft/min]
0 - 22000 1500
22327 807
23000 823
24000 847
25000 870

- The following Tables do not include the Approach and Landing Allowances.

Landing Allowances:
• Circuit and Landing: 2 min and 22 kg
• Taxi In: 5 kg/min
• APU Average Fuel Consumption: 1.5 kg/min

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5.7.2 Type I Descent

Table 1 - Type I Descent

DESCENT TYPE I ISA - 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
-5.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.3 0.0 0 0 7.7 0.0 0 0 3.4 0.0 0 0 0.3
-9.0 20 240 1.0 4 11 13.1 1.0 4 10 8.6 1.0 4 9 4.3 1.0 4 7 0.8
-12.9 40 240 2.0 8 23 14.0 2.0 8 20 9.4 2.0 8 17 5.3 2.0 8 15 1.8
-16.9 60 240 3.0 12 34 14.9 3.0 12 29 10.4 3.0 12 25 6.2 3.0 12 21 2.8
-20.8 80 240 4.0 16 44 15.9 4.0 16 39 11.3 4.0 16 33 7.2 4.0 16 28 3.8
-24.8 100 277 5.0 21 57 37.1 5.0 21 50 32.3 5.0 21 44 28.1 5.0 21 38 24.7
-28.8 120 278 6.0 26 70 36.7 6.0 26 63 31.5 6.0 26 56 27.0 6.0 26 50 23.0
-32.7 140 278 7.0 32 83 39.0 7.0 32 75 33.7 7.0 32 68 28.8 7.0 32 61 25.1
-36.7 160 280 8.8 42 111 60.4 8.8 42 102 58.8 8.8 42 93 57.6 8.8 42 86 56.9
-40.7 180 281 12.9 65 186 66.4 12.9 65 176 65.4 12.9 65 167 64.9 12.9 65 160 64.7
-44.6 200 270 16.7 87 253 61.9 16.7 87 242 61.4 16.7 87 233 61.3 16.7 87 225 61.5
-48.6 220 259 20.1 107 308 56.0 20.1 107 297 55.6 20.1 107 288 55.6 20.1 107 281 56.0
-52.5 240 249 23.4 125 356 50.5 23.4 125 344 50.2 23.4 125 335 50.3 23.4 125 329 50.8
-54.5 250 243 24.9 134 377 47.9 24.9 134 366 47.6 24.9 134 357 47.9 24.9 134 350 48.5

DESCENT TYPE I ISA - 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
5.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.6 0.0 0 0 8.0 0.0 0 0 3.7 0.0 0 0 0.4
1.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 13.5 1.0 4 10 8.9 1.0 4 9 4.6 1.0 4 7 1.1
-2.9 40 240 2.0 8 23 14.4 2.0 8 20 9.8 2.0 8 17 5.6 2.0 8 15 2.1
-6.9 60 240 3.0 12 34 15.4 3.0 12 29 10.8 3.0 12 25 6.6 3.0 12 22 3.2
-10.8 80 240 4.0 17 45 16.3 4.0 17 39 11.7 4.0 17 34 7.6 4.0 17 29 4.2
-14.8 100 277 5.0 21 58 38.1 5.0 21 51 33.2 5.0 21 44 29.2 5.0 21 39 25.6
-18.8 120 278 6.0 27 72 37.7 6.0 27 64 32.4 6.0 27 58 27.9 6.0 27 51 23.9
-22.7 140 278 7.0 32 85 40.1 7.0 32 77 34.7 7.0 32 70 29.8 7.0 32 63 26.1
-26.7 160 280 8.8 42 114 61.8 8.8 42 104 60.2 8.8 42 97 59.0 8.8 42 88 58.3
-30.7 180 281 12.9 67 191 67.9 12.9 67 181 66.9 12.9 67 172 66.4 12.9 67 164 66.3
-34.6 200 270 16.7 89 259 63.3 16.7 89 249 62.8 16.7 89 240 62.7 16.7 89 232 63.0
-38.6 220 259 20.1 109 317 57.3 20.1 109 306 56.9 20.1 109 297 56.9 20.1 109 289 57.3
-42.5 240 249 23.4 128 366 51.7 23.4 128 354 51.3 23.4 128 346 51.5 23.4 128 338 52.1
-44.5 250 243 24.9 137 388 49.0 24.9 137 376 48.8 24.9 137 367 49.0 24.9 137 361 49.7

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Table 1 - Type I Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE I ISA 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
15.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.9 0.0 0 0 8.3 0.0 0 0 4.0 0.0 0 0 0.5
11.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 13.9 1.0 4 10 9.2 1.0 4 9 5.0 1.0 4 7 1.5
7.1 40 240 2.0 8 24 14.8 2.0 8 20 10.2 2.0 8 17 6.0 2.0 8 15 2.5
3.1 60 240 3.0 13 35 15.8 3.0 13 30 11.2 3.0 13 25 7.0 3.0 13 22 3.6
-0.8 80 240 4.0 17 46 16.8 4.0 17 40 12.2 4.0 17 34 8.1 4.0 17 29 4.7
-4.8 100 277 5.0 22 59 39.0 5.0 22 52 34.2 5.0 22 45 30.1 5.0 22 39 26.5
-8.8 120 278 6.0 27 73 38.7 6.0 27 65 33.4 6.0 27 59 28.9 6.0 27 52 24.8
-12.7 140 278 7.0 33 87 41.2 7.0 33 78 35.7 7.0 33 72 30.8 7.0 33 64 27.2
-16.7 160 280 8.8 43 117 63.2 8.8 43 107 61.6 8.8 43 99 60.5 8.8 43 91 59.8
-20.7 180 281 12.9 68 196 69.5 12.9 68 186 68.5 12.9 68 177 68.0 12.9 68 169 67.9
-24.6 200 270 16.7 90 267 64.7 16.7 90 255 64.2 16.7 90 247 64.2 16.7 90 239 64.5
-28.6 220 259 20.1 111 326 58.6 20.1 111 315 58.2 20.1 111 306 58.3 20.1 111 298 58.7
-32.5 240 249 23.4 130 377 52.9 23.4 130 365 52.5 23.4 130 357 52.8 23.4 130 349 53.4
-34.5 250 243 24.9 140 399 50.1 24.9 140 387 49.9 24.9 140 379 50.2 24.9 140 372 51.0

DESCENT TYPE I ISA + 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
25.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 13.3 0.0 0 0 8.6 0.0 0 0 4.3 0.0 0 0 0.8
21.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 14.2 1.0 4 10 9.6 1.0 4 9 5.3 1.0 4 8 1.8
17.1 40 240 2.0 8 24 15.2 2.0 8 20 10.6 2.0 8 18 6.4 2.0 8 15 2.9
13.1 60 240 3.0 13 35 16.3 3.0 13 30 11.6 3.0 13 26 7.4 3.0 13 22 4.0
9.2 80 240 4.0 17 47 17.3 4.0 17 40 12.7 4.0 17 34 8.5 4.0 17 30 5.1
5.2 100 277 5.0 22 60 40.0 5.0 22 53 35.1 5.0 22 46 31.0 5.0 22 40 27.4
1.2 120 278 6.0 28 74 39.7 6.0 28 67 34.3 6.0 28 60 29.8 6.0 28 53 25.7
-2.7 140 278 7.0 33 89 42.3 7.0 33 80 36.8 7.0 33 73 32.0 7.0 33 66 28.2
-6.7 160 280 8.8 44 119 64.7 8.8 44 109 63.1 8.8 44 102 61.9 8.8 44 93 61.2
-10.7 180 281 12.9 69 201 71.1 12.9 69 191 70.1 12.9 69 182 69.6 12.9 69 174 69.5
-14.6 200 270 16.7 92 274 66.2 16.7 92 263 65.7 16.7 92 254 65.7 16.7 92 246 66.1
-18.6 220 259 20.1 113 336 60.0 20.1 113 324 59.6 20.1 113 316 59.7 20.1 113 308 60.2
-22.5 240 249 23.4 133 388 54.1 23.4 133 376 53.8 23.4 133 368 54.1 23.4 133 360 54.7
-24.5 250 243 24.9 142 411 51.3 24.9 142 399 51.1 24.9 142 391 51.5 24.9 142 384 52.3

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Table 1 - Type I Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE I ISA + 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
35.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 13.6 0.0 0 0 8.9 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 1.1
31.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 14.6 1.0 4 10 9.9 1.0 4 9 5.7 1.0 4 8 2.2
27.1 40 240 2.0 9 24 15.6 2.0 9 21 11.0 2.0 9 18 6.8 2.0 9 15 3.3
23.1 60 240 3.0 13 36 16.7 3.0 13 31 12.1 3.0 13 27 7.9 3.0 13 23 4.5
19.2 80 240 4.0 18 48 17.8 4.0 18 41 13.1 4.0 18 35 9.0 4.0 18 30 5.6
15.2 100 277 5.0 23 61 41.0 5.0 23 54 36.0 5.0 23 47 31.9 5.0 23 41 28.3
11.2 120 278 6.0 28 76 40.8 6.0 28 68 35.3 6.0 28 61 30.8 6.0 28 54 26.7
7.3 140 278 7.0 34 91 43.4 7.0 34 82 37.9 7.0 34 75 33.3 7.0 34 67 29.2
3.3 160 280 8.8 45 122 66.1 8.8 45 112 64.5 8.8 45 104 63.4 8.8 45 96 62.7
-0.7 180 281 12.9 70 207 72.7 12.9 70 196 71.7 12.9 70 188 71.2 12.9 70 179 71.2
-4.6 200 270 16.7 94 282 67.7 16.7 94 271 67.2 16.7 94 262 67.2 16.7 94 254 67.7
-8.6 220 259 20.1 115 346 61.4 20.1 115 334 61.0 20.1 115 326 61.1 20.1 115 318 61.7
-12.5 240 249 23.4 135 400 55.4 23.4 135 388 55.1 23.4 135 380 55.4 23.4 135 372 56.1
-14.5 250 243 24.9 145 424 52.5 24.9 145 412 52.4 24.9 145 404 52.8 24.9 145 396 53.6

DESCENT TYPE I ISA + 30°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
45.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 14.0 0.0 0 0 9.3 0.0 0 0 5.0 0.0 0 0 1.4
41.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 15.0 1.0 4 11 10.3 1.0 4 9 6.0 1.0 4 8 2.5
37.1 40 240 2.0 9 24 16.1 2.0 9 21 11.4 2.0 9 18 7.2 2.0 9 15 3.7
33.1 60 240 3.0 13 37 17.2 3.0 13 32 12.5 3.0 13 27 8.3 3.0 13 23 4.9
29.2 80 240 4.0 18 49 18.3 4.0 18 42 13.6 4.0 18 36 9.4 4.0 18 31 6.1
25.2 100 277 5.0 23 62 41.9 5.0 23 55 37.0 5.0 23 49 32.9 5.0 23 42 29.2
21.2 120 278 6.0 29 78 41.8 6.0 29 70 36.3 6.0 29 63 31.7 6.0 29 56 27.6
17.3 140 278 7.0 35 93 44.5 7.0 35 84 38.9 7.0 35 77 34.5 7.0 35 69 30.2
13.3 160 280 8.8 46 125 67.6 8.8 46 115 65.9 8.8 46 107 64.8 8.8 46 98 64.2
9.3 180 281 12.9 72 213 74.3 12.9 72 202 73.3 12.9 72 193 72.9 12.9 72 184 72.8
5.4 200 270 16.7 95 290 69.2 16.7 95 279 68.7 16.7 95 270 68.8 16.7 95 262 69.2
1.4 220 259 20.1 117 356 62.8 20.1 117 344 62.4 20.1 117 336 62.5 20.1 117 327 63.2
-2.5 240 249 23.4 138 412 56.6 23.4 138 400 56.4 23.4 138 391 56.7 23.4 138 384 57.5
-4.5 250 243 24.9 148 436 53.8 24.9 148 425 53.6 24.9 148 416 54.0 24.9 148 409 55.0

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Table 1 - Type I Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE I ISA + 35°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
50.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 14.2 0.0 0 0 9.4 0.0 0 0 5.1 0.0 0 0 1.6
46.0 20 240 1.0 4 13 15.2 1.0 4 11 10.5 1.0 4 9 6.2 1.0 4 8 2.7
42.1 40 240 2.0 9 25 16.3 2.0 9 22 11.6 2.0 9 18 7.4 2.0 9 16 3.9
38.1 60 240 3.0 13 37 17.4 3.0 13 32 12.7 3.0 13 28 8.5 3.0 13 24 5.1
34.2 80 240 4.0 18 49 18.5 4.0 18 43 13.8 4.0 18 37 9.7 4.0 18 31 6.3
30.2 100 277 5.0 23 63 42.4 5.0 23 56 37.4 5.0 23 49 33.3 5.0 23 43 29.6
26.2 120 278 6.0 29 78 42.3 6.0 29 71 36.8 6.0 29 64 32.2 6.0 29 56 28.1
22.3 140 278 7.0 35 94 45.0 7.0 35 86 39.4 7.0 35 78 34.8 7.0 35 70 30.7
18.3 160 280 8.8 46 127 68.3 8.8 46 117 66.7 8.8 46 109 65.5 8.8 46 100 64.9
14.3 180 281 12.9 72 215 75.1 12.9 72 205 74.1 12.9 72 196 73.7 12.9 72 187 73.7
10.4 200 270 16.7 96 294 70.0 16.7 96 283 69.5 16.7 96 275 69.5 16.7 96 266 70.0
6.4 220 259 20.1 118 361 63.4 20.1 118 350 63.1 20.1 118 341 63.3 20.1 118 333 63.9
2.5 240 249 23.4 139 418 57.3 23.4 139 406 57.0 23.4 139 398 57.4 23.4 139 390 58.2
0.5 250 243 24.9 149 443 54.4 24.9 149 431 54.2 24.9 149 423 54.7 24.9 149 415 55.6

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-8 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

5.7.3 Type II Descent

Table 2 - Type II Descent

DESCENT TYPE II ISA - 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
-5.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.1 0.0 0 0 3.3 0.0 0 0 0.9 0.0 0 0 0.3
-9.0 20 200 1.3 4 12 6.5 1.3 4 11 3.8 1.3 4 10 1.4 1.3 4 10 0.3
-12.9 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.0 2.7 9 22 4.3 2.7 9 20 2.0 2.7 9 18 0.3
-16.9 60 201 4.0 13 36 7.5 4.0 13 32 4.9 4.0 13 29 2.6 4.0 13 27 0.9
-20.8 80 201 5.3 18 47 8.1 5.3 18 42 5.5 5.3 18 38 3.3 5.3 18 35 1.6
-24.8 100 201 6.7 23 58 8.7 6.7 23 52 6.1 6.7 23 47 3.9 6.7 23 43 2.3
-28.8 120 201 8.0 28 68 9.4 8.0 28 61 6.8 8.0 28 55 4.7 8.0 28 51 3.1
-32.7 140 202 9.3 33 79 10.1 9.3 33 71 7.6 9.3 33 64 5.5 9.3 33 59 4.0
-36.7 160 202 10.7 39 89 10.9 10.7 39 80 8.3 10.7 39 72 6.3 10.7 39 67 4.9
-40.7 180 202 12.8 48 108 23.0 12.8 48 98 22.8 12.8 48 90 23.2 12.8 48 84 24.0
-44.6 200 203 16.5 64 144 25.1 16.5 64 134 25.3 16.5 64 127 26.0 16.5 64 122 27.2
-48.6 220 203 20.0 79 177 25.6 20.0 79 167 25.7 20.0 79 160 26.4 20.0 79 156 27.4
-52.5 240 204 23.2 94 206 26.1 23.2 94 197 26.2 23.2 94 190 26.8 23.2 94 186 27.8
-54.5 250 204 24.8 101 220 26.5 24.8 101 211 26.6 24.8 101 204 27.2 24.8 101 201 28.2

DESCENT TYPE II ISA - 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
5.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.2 0.0 0 0 3.4 0.0 0 0 1.0 0.0 0 0 0.4
1.0 20 200 1.3 4 12 6.6 1.3 4 11 3.9 1.3 4 10 1.5 1.3 4 10 0.4
-2.9 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.2 2.7 9 22 4.4 2.7 9 20 2.1 2.7 9 18 0.4
-6.9 60 201 4.0 14 36 7.7 4.0 14 32 5.0 4.0 14 29 2.8 4.0 14 27 1.1
-10.8 80 201 5.3 19 47 8.3 5.3 19 42 5.7 5.3 19 38 3.4 5.3 19 35 1.8
-14.8 100 201 6.7 24 59 8.9 6.7 24 52 6.3 6.7 24 47 4.2 6.7 24 44 2.6
-18.8 120 201 8.0 29 69 9.7 8.0 29 62 7.1 8.0 29 56 5.0 8.0 29 52 3.4
-22.7 140 202 9.3 34 80 10.4 9.3 34 72 7.9 9.3 34 64 5.8 9.3 34 59 4.4
-26.7 160 202 10.7 39 90 11.2 10.7 39 81 8.7 10.7 39 73 6.7 10.7 39 67 5.3
-30.7 180 202 12.8 49 110 25.4 12.8 49 100 23.7 12.8 49 91 23.8 12.8 49 85 24.7
-34.6 200 203 16.5 65 147 25.7 16.5 65 137 25.9 16.5 65 129 26.7 16.5 65 124 27.9
-38.6 220 203 20.0 81 180 26.2 20.0 81 171 26.3 20.0 81 163 27.1 20.0 81 159 28.2
-42.5 240 204 23.2 96 210 26.8 23.2 96 201 26.9 23.2 96 194 27.5 23.2 96 191 28.7
-44.5 250 204 24.8 103 225 27.2 24.8 103 216 27.3 24.8 103 209 28.0 24.8 103 205 29.1

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-9
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2 - Type II Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE II ISA 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
15.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.3 0.0 0 0 3.5 0.0 0 0 1.1 0.0 0 0 0.4
11.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 6.8 1.3 5 11 4.0 1.3 5 10 1.7 1.3 5 10 0.4
7.1 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.3 2.7 9 22 4.6 2.7 9 20 2.3 2.7 9 18 0.6
3.1 60 201 4.0 14 36 7.9 4.0 14 33 5.2 4.0 14 29 3.0 4.0 14 27 1.3
-0.8 80 201 5.3 19 48 8.5 5.3 19 43 5.9 5.3 19 39 3.7 5.3 19 35 2.1
-4.8 100 201 6.7 24 59 9.2 6.7 24 53 6.6 6.7 24 48 4.4 6.7 24 44 2.9
-8.8 120 201 8.0 29 70 9.9 8.0 29 63 7.4 8.0 29 56 5.3 8.0 29 52 3.8
-12.7 140 202 9.3 35 81 10.8 9.3 35 73 8.2 9.3 35 65 6.1 9.3 35 60 4.7
-16.7 160 202 10.7 40 92 11.6 10.7 40 82 9.1 10.7 40 74 7.1 10.7 40 68 5.7
-20.7 180 202 12.8 50 112 24.3 12.8 50 102 24.2 12.8 50 93 24.7 12.8 50 87 25.3
-24.6 200 203 16.5 66 150 26.2 16.5 66 140 26.5 16.5 66 132 27.3 16.5 66 126 28.6
-28.6 220 203 20.0 82 184 26.8 20.0 82 174 27.0 20.0 82 167 27.8 20.0 82 162 29.0
-32.5 240 204 23.2 98 215 27.4 23.2 98 205 27.6 23.2 98 199 28.3 23.2 98 195 29.5
-34.5 250 204 24.8 105 230 27.9 24.8 105 220 28.0 24.8 105 214 28.7 24.8 105 210 29.9

DESCENT TYPE II ISA + 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
25.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.4 0.0 0 0 3.6 0.0 0 0 1.3 0.0 0 0 0.3
21.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 6.9 1.3 5 11 4.2 1.3 5 10 1.8 1.3 5 10 0.4
17.1 40 200 2.7 9 25 7.5 2.7 9 22 4.8 2.7 9 20 2.5 2.7 9 18 0.8
13.1 60 201 4.0 14 37 8.1 4.0 14 33 5.4 4.0 14 29 3.2 4.0 14 27 1.6
9.2 80 201 5.3 19 49 8.8 5.3 19 43 6.1 5.3 19 39 3.9 5.3 19 36 2.4
5.2 100 201 6.7 24 60 9.5 6.7 24 54 6.8 6.7 24 48 4.7 6.7 24 44 3.2
1.2 120 201 8.0 30 71 10.2 8.0 30 64 7.7 8.0 30 57 5.6 8.0 30 53 4.1
-2.7 140 202 9.3 35 82 11.1 9.3 35 73 8.5 9.3 35 66 6.5 9.3 35 61 5.1
-6.7 160 202 10.7 41 93 12.0 10.7 41 83 9.4 10.7 41 75 7.4 10.7 41 69 6.1
-10.7 180 202 12.8 50 113 24.8 12.8 50 103 24.8 12.8 50 95 25.3 12.8 50 88 26.0
-14.6 200 203 16.5 67 152 26.8 16.5 67 142 27.1 16.5 67 135 28.0 16.5 67 128 29.4
-18.6 220 203 20.0 84 187 27.4 20.0 84 177 27.6 20.0 84 171 28.5 20.0 84 166 29.8
-22.5 240 204 23.2 100 220 28.1 23.2 100 210 28.3 23.2 100 203 29.1 23.2 100 199 30.3
-24.5 250 204 24.8 108 235 28.6 24.8 108 225 28.7 24.8 108 219 29.5 24.8 108 215 30.8

(cont’d on next page)

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-10 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

Table 2 - Type II Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE II ISA + 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
35.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 1.4 0.0 0 0 0.3
31.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.1 1.3 5 11 4.4 1.3 5 10 2.0 1.3 5 10 0.4
27.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 7.7 2.7 10 23 5.0 2.7 10 20 2.7 2.7 10 19 1.0
23.1 60 201 4.0 14 37 8.3 4.0 14 33 5.6 4.0 14 30 3.4 4.0 14 27 1.8
19.2 80 201 5.3 20 49 9.0 5.3 20 44 6.4 5.3 20 39 4.2 5.3 20 36 2.7
15.2 100 201 6.7 25 61 9.7 6.7 25 54 7.1 6.7 25 49 5.1 6.7 25 44 3.5
11.2 120 201 8.0 30 72 10.5 8.0 30 64 8.0 8.0 30 58 5.9 8.0 30 53 4.5
7.3 140 202 9.3 36 83 11.4 9.3 36 74 8.9 9.3 36 67 6.9 9.3 36 62 5.5
3.3 160 202 10.7 42 94 12.4 10.7 42 84 9.8 10.7 42 76 7.8 10.7 42 70 6.5
-0.7 180 202 12.8 51 116 25.3 12.8 51 105 25.3 12.8 51 97 25.9 12.8 51 90 27.0
-4.6 200 203 16.5 69 155 27.4 16.5 69 145 27.7 16.5 69 137 28.7 16.5 69 132 30.1
-8.6 220 203 20.0 85 191 28.0 20.0 85 181 28.3 20.0 85 174 29.2 20.0 85 171 30.6
-12.5 240 204 23.2 102 225 28.8 23.2 102 215 29.0 23.2 102 208 29.8 23.2 102 205 31.2
-14.5 250 204 24.8 110 240 29.2 24.8 110 230 29.5 24.8 110 224 30.3 24.8 110 221 31.7

DESCENT TYPE II ISA + 30°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
45.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.7 0.0 0 0 3.9 0.0 0 0 1.6 0.0 0 0 0.3
41.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.3 1.3 5 11 4.5 1.3 5 10 2.5 1.3 5 10 0.6
37.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 7.9 2.7 10 23 5.2 2.7 10 20 2.9 2.7 10 19 1.3
33.1 60 201 4.0 15 38 8.5 4.0 15 34 5.9 4.0 15 30 3.7 4.0 15 28 2.1
29.2 80 201 5.3 20 50 9.2 5.3 20 44 6.6 5.3 20 40 4.5 5.3 20 36 3.0
25.2 100 201 6.7 25 62 10.0 6.7 25 55 7.4 6.7 25 49 5.3 6.7 25 45 3.9
21.2 120 201 8.0 31 73 10.9 8.0 31 65 8.3 8.0 31 59 6.2 8.0 31 54 4.9
17.3 140 202 9.3 36 84 11.8 9.3 36 76 9.2 9.3 36 68 7.2 9.3 36 63 5.9
13.3 160 202 10.7 42 96 12.7 10.7 42 86 10.2 10.7 42 78 8.3 10.7 42 72 7.0
9.3 180 202 12.8 52 117 25.8 12.8 52 107 25.9 12.8 52 98 26.5 12.8 52 92 27.6
5.4 200 203 16.5 70 158 28.0 16.5 70 148 28.3 16.5 70 140 29.4 16.5 70 135 30.8
1.4 220 203 20.0 87 195 28.6 20.0 87 185 28.9 20.0 87 178 29.9 20.0 87 174 31.4
-2.5 240 204 23.2 103 229 29.4 23.2 103 220 29.7 23.2 103 213 30.6 23.2 103 210 32.0
-4.5 250 204 24.8 112 245 29.9 24.8 112 235 30.2 24.8 112 230 31.1 24.8 112 227 32.5

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-11
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2 - Type II Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE II ISA + 35°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
50.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.8 0.0 0 0 4.0 0.0 0 0 1.7 0.0 0 0 0.4
46.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.4 1.3 5 12 4.6 1.3 5 10 2.3 1.3 5 10 0.7
42.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 8.0 2.7 10 23 5.3 2.7 10 21 3.0 2.7 10 19 1.4
38.1 60 201 4.0 15 38 8.6 4.0 15 34 6.0 4.0 15 30 3.8 4.0 15 28 2.2
34.2 80 201 5.3 20 50 9.4 5.3 20 44 6.8 5.3 20 40 4.6 5.3 20 37 3.1
30.2 100 201 6.7 25 62 10.2 6.7 25 55 7.6 6.7 25 50 5.5 6.7 25 46 4.0
26.2 120 201 8.0 31 73 11.0 8.0 31 66 8.5 8.0 31 59 6.4 8.0 31 54 5.0
22.3 140 202 9.3 37 85 12.0 9.3 37 76 9.4 9.3 37 69 7.4 9.3 37 64 6.1
18.3 160 202 10.7 43 97 12.9 10.7 43 87 10.4 10.7 43 78 8.5 10.7 43 73 7.2
14.3 180 202 12.8 53 118 26.1 12.8 53 108 26.1 12.8 53 99 26.8 12.8 53 93 28.0
10.4 200 203 16.5 71 161 28.2 16.5 71 149 28.6 16.5 71 142 29.7 16.5 71 137 31.2
6.4 220 203 20.0 88 198 28.9 20.0 88 187 29.3 20.0 88 181 30.3 20.0 88 176 31.7
2.5 240 204 23.2 104 233 29.8 23.2 104 222 30.0 23.2 104 215 31.0 23.2 104 213 32.4
0.5 250 204 24.8 112 249 30.3 24.8 112 238 30.5 24.8 112 232 31.5 24.8 112 230 32.9

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-12 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

5.7.4 Type III Descent

Table 3 - Type III Descent

DESCENT TYPE III ISA - 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
-5.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 3.4 0.0 0 0 3.5
-9.0 20 160 2.0 5 17 4.8 2.0 5 17 4.0 2.0 5 17 3.7 2.0 5 17 3.9
-12.9 40 160 4.0 11 34 5.0 4.0 11 33 4.3 4.0 11 33 4.1 4.0 11 33 4.2
-16.9 60 160 6.0 16 50 5.2 6.0 16 49 4.6 6.0 16 48 4.4 6.0 16 48 4.7
-20.8 80 160 8.0 22 65 5.5 8.0 22 63 4.9 8.0 22 63 4.8 8.0 22 63 5.1
-24.8 100 161 10.0 28 79 5.8 10.0 28 77 5.3 10.0 28 77 5.2 10.0 28 78 5.7
-28.8 120 161 12.0 34 93 6.1 12.0 34 91 5.6 12.0 34 90 5.7 12.0 34 92 6.2
-32.7 140 161 14.0 40 107 6.5 14.0 40 104 6.1 14.0 40 104 6.2 14.0 40 105 6.8
-36.7 160 161 16.0 46 120 6.9 16.0 46 117 6.5 16.0 46 117 6.7 16.0 46 118 7.5
-40.7 180 161 18.0 53 133 7.3 18.0 53 130 7.0 18.0 53 129 7.3 18.0 53 132 8.1
-44.6 200 161 20.0 60 145 7.8 20.0 60 142 7.6 20.0 60 142 8.0 20.0 60 145 8.9
-48.6 220 162 22.0 67 157 8.4 22.0 67 154 8.2 22.0 67 154 8.7 22.0 67 157 9.7
-52.5 240 162 24.0 74 169 8.9 24.0 74 165 8.8 24.0 74 166 9.4 24.0 74 170 10.6
-54.5 250 162 25.0 78 175 9.3 25.0 78 171 9.2 25.0 78 171 9.8 25.0 78 176 11.0

DESCENT TYPE III ISA - 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
5.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 3.5 0.0 0 0 3.6
1.0 20 160 2.0 5 17 4.8 2.0 5 17 4.0 2.0 5 17 3.8 2.0 5 17 4.0
-2.9 40 160 4.0 11 34 5.0 4.0 11 33 4.3 4.0 11 33 4.1 4.0 11 33 4.4
-6.9 60 160 6.0 16 50 5.3 6.0 16 49 4.7 6.0 16 48 4.5 6.0 16 49 4.9
-10.8 80 160 8.0 22 65 5.6 8.0 22 64 5.0 8.0 22 63 5.0 8.0 22 64 5.4
-14.8 100 161 10.0 28 80 5.9 10.0 28 78 5.4 10.0 28 77 5.4 10.0 28 78 5.9
-18.8 120 161 12.0 34 94 6.3 12.0 34 91 5.3 12.0 34 91 5.9 12.0 34 92 6.5
-22.7 140 161 14.0 41 108 6.7 14.0 41 105 6.3 14.0 41 104 6.4 14.0 41 106 7.1
-26.7 160 161 16.0 47 121 7.1 16.0 47 117 6.7 16.0 47 117 7.0 16.0 47 120 7.8
-30.7 180 161 18.0 54 134 7.5 18.0 54 130 7.3 18.0 54 131 7.6 18.0 54 133 8.5
-34.6 200 161 20.0 61 147 8.0 20.0 61 143 7.8 20.0 61 143 8.3 20.0 61 147 9.3
-38.6 220 162 22.0 68 158 8.6 22.0 68 155 8.5 22.0 68 156 9.1 22.0 68 159 10.2
-42.5 240 162 24.0 76 170 9.2 24.0 76 166 9.2 24.0 76 167 9.9 24.0 76 172 11.1
-44.5 250 162 25.0 80 176 9.6 25.0 80 172 9.6 25.0 80 174 10.3 25.0 80 178 11.6

(cont’d on next page)

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-13
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3 - Type III Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE III ISA 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
15.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 3.5 0.0 0 0 3.7
11.0 20 160 2.0 5 18 4.8 2.0 5 17 4.1 2.0 5 17 3.9 2.0 5 17 4.1
7.1 40 160 4.0 11 34 5.1 4.0 11 33 4.4 4.0 11 33 4.3 4.0 11 33 4.6
3.1 60 160 6.0 17 50 5.3 6.0 17 49 4.7 6.0 17 49 4.7 6.0 17 49 5.1
-0.8 80 160 8.0 23 65 5.7 8.0 23 64 5.1 8.0 23 63 5.1 8.0 23 64 5.6
-4.8 100 161 10.0 29 80 6.0 10.0 29 78 5.5 10.0 29 78 5.6 10.0 29 79 6.2
-8.8 120 161 12.0 35 94 6.4 12.0 35 92 6.0 12.0 35 92 6.1 12.0 35 93 6.8
-12.7 140 161 14.0 42 108 6.8 14.0 42 106 6.4 14.0 42 105 6.7 14.0 42 108 7.4
-16.7 160 161 16.0 48 122 7.2 16.0 48 119 7.0 16.0 48 119 7.3 16.0 48 122 8.1
-20.7 180 161 18.0 55 135 7.7 18.0 55 132 7.5 18.0 55 132 8.0 18.0 55 135 8.9
-24.6 200 161 20.0 62 147 8.3 20.0 62 144 8.1 20.0 62 145 8.7 20.0 62 149 9.7
-28.6 220 162 22.0 70 160 8.9 22.0 70 156 8.8 22.0 70 157 9.4 22.0 70 162 10.6
-32.5 240 162 24.0 78 172 9.5 24.0 78 169 9.5 24.0 78 170 10.3 24.0 78 175 11.6
-34.5 250 162 25.0 81 178 9.9 25.0 81 175 9.9 25.0 81 176 10.8 25.0 81 181 12.2

DESCENT TYPE III ISA + 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
25.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 3.6 0.0 0 0 3.8
21.0 20 160 2.0 6 18 4.8 2.0 6 17 4.1 2.0 6 17 4.0 2.0 6 17 4.2
17.1 40 160 4.0 11 34 5.1 4.0 11 34 4.5 4.0 11 33 4.4 4.0 11 34 4.7
13.1 60 160 6.0 17 50 5.4 6.0 17 49 4.8 6.0 17 49 4.8 6.0 17 49 5.3
9.2 80 160 8.0 23 66 5.8 8.0 23 64 5.2 8.0 23 64 5.3 8.0 23 65 5.8
5.2 100 161 10.0 29 81 6.1 10.0 29 78 5.7 10.0 29 78 5.8 10.0 29 80 6.4
1.2 120 161 12.0 36 95 6.5 12.0 36 93 6.1 12.0 36 93 6.4 12.0 36 95 7.1
-2.7 140 161 14.0 42 109 7.0 14.0 42 107 6.6 14.0 42 107 6.9 14.0 42 109 7.8
-6.7 160 161 16.0 49 123 7.4 16.0 49 120 7.2 16.0 49 120 7.6 16.0 49 123 8.5
-10.7 180 161 18.0 56 136 7.9 18.0 56 133 7.8 18.0 56 134 8.3 18.0 56 137 9.3
-14.6 200 161 20.0 64 149 8.5 20.0 64 146 8.4 20.0 64 147 9.0 20.0 64 151 10.2
-18.6 220 162 22.0 71 161 9.1 22.0 71 159 9.1 22.0 71 160 9.8 22.0 71 165 11.1
-22.5 240 162 24.0 79 174 9.8 24.0 79 171 9.9 24.0 79 173 10.7 24.0 79 178 12.2
-24.5 250 162 25.0 83 180 10.2 25.0 83 177 10.3 25.0 83 179 11.2 25.0 83 185 12.7

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AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-14 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

Table 3 - Type III Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE III ISA + 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
35.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.9 0.0 0 0 3.7 0.0 0 0 3.9
31.0 20 160 2.0 6 18 4.9 2.0 6 17 4.2 2.0 6 17 4.1 2.0 6 17 4.4
27.1 40 160 4.0 11 34 5.2 4.0 11 34 4.6 4.0 11 34 4.5 4.0 11 34 4.9
23.1 60 160 6.0 17 51 5.5 6.0 17 49 5.0 6.0 17 49 5.0 6.0 17 50 5.5
19.2 80 160 8.0 23 66 5.9 8.0 23 64 5.4 8.0 23 64 5.5 8.0 23 65 6.1
15.2 100 161 10.0 30 81 6.3 10.0 30 79 5.8 10.0 30 79 6.0 10.0 30 81 6.7
11.2 120 161 12.0 36 96 6.7 12.0 36 94 6.3 12.0 36 94 6.6 12.0 36 96 7.4
7.3 140 161 14.0 43 110 7.1 14.0 43 108 6.8 14.0 43 108 7.2 14.0 43 111 8.1
3.3 160 161 16.0 50 124 7.6 16.0 50 122 7.4 16.0 50 122 7.9 16.0 50 125 8.9
-0.7 180 161 18.0 57 137 8.2 18.0 57 135 8.0 18.0 57 136 8.6 18.0 57 140 9.7
-4.6 200 161 20.0 65 151 8.7 20.0 65 148 8.7 20.0 65 149 9.4 20.0 65 154 10.6
-8.6 220 162 22.0 72 164 9.4 22.0 72 161 9.5 22.0 72 162 10.3 22.0 72 168 11.6
-12.5 240 162 24.0 80 176 10.1 24.0 80 173 10.3 24.0 80 176 11.2 24.0 80 182 12.7
-14.5 250 162 25.0 85 182 10.5 25.0 85 180 10.7 25.0 85 182 11.7 25.0 85 189 13.3

DESCENT TYPE III ISA + 30°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
45.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 3.9 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 4.1
41.0 20 160 2.0 6 18 4.9 2.0 6 17 4.3 2.0 6 17 4.2 2.0 6 17 4.6
37.1 40 160 4.0 12 35 5.2 4.0 12 34 4.7 4.0 12 34 4.7 4.0 12 34 5.1
33.1 60 160 6.0 18 51 5.6 6.0 18 50 5.1 6.0 18 49 5.2 6.0 18 50 5.7
29.2 80 160 8.0 24 67 6.0 8.0 24 65 5.5 8.0 24 65 5.7 8.0 24 67 6.3
25.2 100 161 10.0 30 82 6.4 10.0 30 80 6.0 10.0 30 80 6.3 10.0 30 82 7.0
21.2 120 161 12.0 37 97 6.8 12.0 37 95 6.5 12.0 37 95 6.9 12.0 37 98 7.7
17.3 140 161 14.0 44 112 7.3 14.0 44 109 7.1 14.0 44 109 7.5 14.0 44 112 8.4
13.3 160 161 16.0 51 126 7.8 16.0 51 123 7.7 16.0 51 124 8.2 16.0 51 127 9.3
9.3 180 161 18.0 58 139 8.4 18.0 58 137 8.3 18.0 58 138 9.0 18.0 58 142 10.2
5.4 200 161 20.0 66 152 9.0 20.0 66 150 9.0 20.0 66 151 9.8 20.0 66 156 11.1
1.4 220 162 22.0 74 166 9.7 22.0 74 163 9.8 22.0 74 165 10.7 22.0 74 171 12.2
-2.5 240 162 24.0 82 179 10.5 24.0 82 176 10.7 24.0 82 179 11.7 24.0 82 186 13.3
-4.5 250 162 25.0 86 185 10.9 25.0 86 182 11.1 25.0 86 186 12.2 25.0 86 193 13.9

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METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-15
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 3 - Type III Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE III ISA + 35°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
50.0 0 160 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 4.0 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 4.1
46.0 20 160 2.0 6 18 5.0 2.0 6 17 4.3 2.0 6 17 4.3 2.0 6 18 4.7
42.1 40 160 4.0 12 35 5.3 4.0 12 34 4.7 4.0 12 34 4.7 4.0 12 34 5.2
38.1 60 160 6.0 18 51 5.7 6.0 18 50 5.2 6.0 18 50 5.2 6.0 18 51 5.8
34.2 80 160 8.0 24 67 6.0 8.0 24 65 5.6 8.0 24 65 5.8 8.0 24 67 6.5
30.2 100 161 10.0 31 83 6.5 10.0 31 80 6.1 10.0 31 81 6.4 10.0 31 83 7.1
26.2 120 161 12.0 37 98 6.9 12.0 37 95 6.6 12.0 37 96 7.0 12.0 37 98 7.8
22.3 140 161 14.0 44 112 7.4 14.0 44 110 7.2 14.0 44 110 7.6 14.0 44 113 8.6
18.3 160 161 16.0 51 126 7.9 16.0 51 124 7.8 16.0 51 125 8.4 16.0 51 128 9.5
14.3 180 161 18.0 59 140 8.5 18.0 59 137 8.5 18.0 59 139 9.1 18.0 59 143 10.4
10.4 200 161 20.0 66 153 9.1 20.0 66 151 9.2 20.0 66 153 10.0 20.0 66 158 11.4
6.4 220 162 22.0 74 167 9.9 22.0 74 164 10.0 22.0 74 166 10.9 22.0 74 173 12.4
2.5 240 162 24.0 83 180 10.6 24.0 83 177 10.9 24.0 83 181 11.9 24.0 83 187 13.6
0.5 250 162 25.0 87 186 11.1 25.0 87 184 11.3 25.0 87 187 12.5 25.0 87 195 14.2

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-16 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

5.7.5 Type IV Descent

Table 4 - Type IV Descent

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA - 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
-5.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.3 0.0 0 0 7.7 0.0 0 0 3.4 0.0 0 0 0.3
-9.0 20 240 1.0 4 11 13.1 1.0 4 10 8.6 1.0 4 9 4.3 1.0 4 7 0.8
-12.9 40 240 2.0 8 23 14.0 2.0 8 20 9.4 2.0 8 17 5.3 2.0 8 15 1.8
-16.9 60 240 3.0 12 34 14.9 3.0 12 29 10.4 3.0 12 25 6.2 3.0 12 21 2.8
-20.8 80 240 4.0 16 44 15.9 4.0 16 39 11.3 4.0 16 33 7.2 4.0 16 28 3.8
-24.8 100 277 5.0 21 57 37.1 5.0 21 50 32.3 5.0 21 44 28.1 5.0 21 38 24.7
-28.8 120 278 6.0 26 70 36.7 6.0 26 63 31.5 6.0 26 56 27.0 6.0 26 50 23.0
-32.7 140 278 7.0 32 83 39.0 7.0 32 75 33.7 7.0 32 68 28.8 7.0 32 61 25.1
-36.7 160 280 8.0 37 97 41.5 8.0 37 88 36.1 8.0 37 79 31.2 8.0 37 73 27.4
-40.7 180 281 9.0 43 110 44.1 9.0 43 101 38.8 9.0 43 91 33.8 9.0 43 83 29.8
-44.6 200 270 10.0 49 124 44.5 10.0 49 113 40.4 10.0 49 103 36.9 10.0 49 96 34.0
-48.6 220 259 11.7 59 149 51.2 11.7 59 137 49.7 11.7 59 127 48.6 11.7 59 118 48.1
-52.5 240 249 13.7 70 175 45.4 13.7 70 163 44.0 13.7 70 152 43.0 13.7 70 143 42.5
-54.5 250 243 14.6 75 187 42.7 14.6 75 175 41.3 14.6 75 163 40.4 14.6 75 155 40.1

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA - 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
5.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.6 0.0 0 0 8.0 0.0 0 0 3.7 0.0 0 0 0.4
1.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 13.5 1.0 4 10 8.9 1.0 4 9 4.6 1.0 4 7 1.1
-2.9 40 240 2.0 8 23 14.4 2.0 8 20 9.8 2.0 8 17 5.6 2.0 8 15 2.1
-6.9 60 240 3.0 12 34 15.4 3.0 12 29 10.8 3.0 12 25 6.6 3.0 12 22 3.2
-10.8 80 240 4.0 17 45 16.3 4.0 17 39 11.7 4.0 17 34 7.6 4.0 17 29 4.2
-14.8 100 277 5.0 21 58 38.1 5.0 21 51 33.2 5.0 21 44 29.2 5.0 21 39 25.6
-18.8 120 278 6.0 27 72 37.7 6.0 27 64 32.4 6.0 27 58 27.9 6.0 27 51 23.9
-22.7 140 278 7.0 32 85 40.1 7.0 32 77 34.7 7.0 32 70 29.8 7.0 32 63 26.1
-26.7 160 280 8.0 38 99 42.6 8.0 38 90 37.2 8.0 38 82 32.3 8.0 38 74 28.7
-30.7 180 281 9.0 44 113 45.3 9.0 44 103 39.9 9.0 44 94 34.9 9.0 44 86 30.9
-34.6 200 270 10.0 50 127 45.6 10.0 50 116 41.5 10.0 50 107 37.9 10.0 50 98 35.0
-38.6 220 259 11.7 60 152 52.4 11.7 60 141 50.9 11.7 60 131 49.8 11.7 60 122 49.3
-42.5 240 249 13.7 71 180 46.5 13.7 71 167 45.0 13.7 71 156 44.1 13.7 71 147 43.6
-44.5 250 243 14.6 77 191 43.7 14.6 77 179 42.3 14.6 77 168 41.4 14.6 77 159 41.1

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METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-17
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Type IV Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
15.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 12.9 0.0 0 0 8.3 0.0 0 0 4.0 0.0 0 0 0.5
11.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 13.9 1.0 4 10 9.2 1.0 4 9 5.0 1.0 4 7 1.5
7.1 40 240 2.0 8 24 14.8 2.0 8 20 10.2 2.0 8 17 6.0 2.0 8 15 2.5
3.1 60 240 3.0 13 35 15.8 3.0 13 30 11.2 3.0 13 25 7.0 3.0 13 22 3.6
-0.8 80 240 4.0 17 46 16.8 4.0 17 40 12.2 4.0 17 34 8.1 4.0 17 29 4.7
-4.8 100 277 5.0 22 59 39.0 5.0 22 52 34.2 5.0 22 45 30.1 5.0 22 39 26.5
-8.8 120 278 6.0 27 73 38.7 6.0 27 65 33.4 6.0 27 59 28.9 6.0 27 52 24.8
-12.7 140 278 7.0 33 87 41.2 7.0 33 78 35.7 7.0 33 72 30.8 7.0 33 64 27.2
-16.7 160 280 8.0 39 101 43.8 8.0 39 92 38.4 8.0 39 84 33.4 8.0 39 77 29.7
-20.7 180 281 9.0 45 115 46.5 9.0 45 105 41.1 9.0 45 96 36.1 9.0 45 88 32.0
-24.6 200 270 10.0 51 130 46.8 10.0 51 119 42.6 10.0 51 109 39.0 10.0 51 101 36.1
-28.6 220 259 11.7 61 156 53.6 11.7 61 144 52.1 11.7 61 134 51.1 11.7 61 125 50.6
-32.5 240 249 13.7 73 184 47.6 13.7 73 172 46.1 13.7 73 161 45.2 13.7 73 152 44.8
-34.5 250 243 14.6 78 196 44.8 14.6 78 184 43.4 14.6 78 173 42.5 14.6 78 164 42.2

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA + 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
25.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 13.3 0.0 0 0 8.6 0.0 0 0 4.3 0.0 0 0 0.8
21.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 14.2 1.0 4 10 9.6 1.0 4 9 5.3 1.0 4 8 1.8
17.1 40 240 2.0 8 24 15.2 2.0 8 20 10.6 2.0 8 18 6.4 2.0 8 15 2.9
13.1 60 240 3.0 13 35 16.3 3.0 13 30 11.6 3.0 13 26 7.4 3.0 13 22 4.0
9.2 80 240 4.0 17 47 17.3 4.0 17 40 12.7 4.0 17 34 8.5 4.0 17 30 5.1
5.2 100 277 5.0 22 60 40.0 5.0 22 53 35.1 5.0 22 46 31.0 5.0 22 40 27.4
1.2 120 278 6.0 28 74 39.7 6.0 28 67 34.3 6.0 28 60 29.8 6.0 28 53 25.7
-2.7 140 278 7.0 33 89 42.3 7.0 33 80 36.8 7.0 33 73 32.0 7.0 33 66 28.2
-6.7 160 280 8.0 39 103 45.0 8.0 39 94 39.5 8.0 39 86 34.5 8.0 39 78 30.8
-10.7 180 281 9.0 45 118 47.8 9.0 45 108 42.3 9.0 45 99 37.3 9.0 45 91 33.1
-14.6 200 270 10.0 52 133 48.0 10.0 52 122 43.8 10.0 52 112 40.1 10.0 52 103 37.3
-18.6 220 259 11.7 62 160 54.9 11.7 62 148 53.4 11.7 62 138 52.4 11.7 62 129 51.9
-22.5 240 249 13.7 74 189 48.8 13.7 74 176 47.3 13.7 74 166 46.4 13.7 74 156 46.0
-24.5 250 243 14.6 80 202 45.9 14.6 80 189 44.5 14.6 80 178 43.7 14.6 80 168 43.4

(cont’d on next page)

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-18 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

Table 4 - Type IV Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA + 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
35.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 13.6 0.0 0 0 8.9 0.0 0 0 4.6 0.0 0 0 1.1
31.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 14.6 1.0 4 10 9.9 1.0 4 9 5.7 1.0 4 8 2.2
27.1 40 240 2.0 9 24 15.6 2.0 9 21 11.0 2.0 9 18 6.8 2.0 9 15 3.3
23.1 60 240 3.0 13 36 16.7 3.0 13 31 12.1 3.0 13 27 7.9 3.0 13 23 4.5
19.2 80 240 4.0 18 48 17.8 4.0 18 41 13.1 4.0 18 35 9.0 4.0 18 30 5.6
15.2 100 277 5.0 23 61 41.0 5.0 23 54 36.0 5.0 23 47 31.9 5.0 23 41 28.3
11.2 120 278 6.0 28 76 40.8 6.0 28 68 35.3 6.0 28 61 30.8 6.0 28 54 26.7
7.3 140 278 7.0 34 91 43.4 7.0 34 82 37.9 7.0 34 75 33.3 7.0 34 67 29.2
3.3 160 280 8.0 40 106 46.2 8.0 40 97 40.7 8.0 40 88 35.6 8.0 40 81 31.9
-0.7 180 281 9.0 46 121 49.1 9.0 46 111 43.5 9.0 46 102 38.5 9.0 46 93 34.3
-4.6 200 270 10.0 52 137 49.2 10.0 52 125 45.0 10.0 52 116 41.4 10.0 52 107 38.4
-8.6 220 259 11.7 63 164 56.2 11.7 63 152 54.7 11.7 63 142 53.7 11.7 63 132 53.3
-12.5 240 249 13.7 75 194 50.0 13.7 75 181 48.5 13.7 75 171 47.6 13.7 75 161 47.3
-14.5 250 243 14.6 81 207 47.0 14.6 81 194 45.7 14.6 81 183 44.9 14.6 81 174 44.6

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA + 30°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
45.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 14.0 0.0 0 0 9.3 0.0 0 0 5.0 0.0 0 0 1.4
41.0 20 240 1.0 4 12 15.0 1.0 4 11 10.3 1.0 4 9 6.0 1.0 4 8 2.5
37.1 40 240 2.0 9 24 16.1 2.0 9 21 11.4 2.0 9 18 7.2 2.0 9 15 3.7
33.1 60 240 3.0 13 37 17.2 3.0 13 32 12.5 3.0 13 27 8.3 3.0 13 23 4.9
29.2 80 240 4.0 18 49 18.3 4.0 18 42 13.6 4.0 18 36 9.4 4.0 18 31 6.1
25.2 100 277 5.0 23 62 41.9 5.0 23 55 37.0 5.0 23 49 32.9 5.0 23 42 29.2
21.2 120 278 6.0 29 78 41.8 6.0 29 70 36.3 6.0 29 63 31.7 6.0 29 56 27.6
17.3 140 278 7.0 35 93 44.5 7.0 35 84 38.9 7.0 35 77 34.5 7.0 35 69 30.2
13.3 160 280 8.0 41 108 47.4 8.0 41 99 41.9 8.0 41 91 36.7 8.0 41 83 33.0
9.3 180 281 9.0 47 124 50.4 9.0 47 114 44.8 9.0 47 104 39.7 9.0 47 96 35.5
5.4 200 270 10.0 53 140 50.5 10.0 53 129 46.2 10.0 53 119 42.6 10.0 53 110 39.6
1.4 220 259 11.7 64 169 57.6 11.7 64 156 56.1 11.7 64 146 55.1 11.7 64 137 54.7
-2.5 240 249 13.7 77 200 51.2 13.7 77 187 49.7 13.7 77 176 48.9 13.7 77 166 48.6
-4.5 250 243 14.6 82 213 48.2 14.6 82 200 46.8 14.6 82 189 46.0 14.6 82 179 45.8

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METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.7-19
FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 4 - Type IV Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE IV ISA + 35°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
50.0 0 240 0.0 0 0 14.2 0.0 0 0 9.4 0.0 0 0 5.1 0.0 0 0 1.6
46.0 20 240 1.0 4 13 15.2 1.0 4 11 10.5 1.0 4 9 6.2 1.0 4 8 2.7
42.1 40 240 2.0 9 25 16.3 2.0 9 22 11.6 2.0 9 18 7.4 2.0 9 16 3.9
38.1 60 240 3.0 13 37 17.4 3.0 13 32 12.7 3.0 13 28 8.5 3.0 13 24 5.1
34.2 80 240 4.0 18 49 18.5 4.0 18 43 13.8 4.0 18 37 9.7 4.0 18 31 6.3
30.2 100 277 5.0 23 63 42.4 5.0 23 56 37.4 5.0 23 49 33.3 5.0 23 43 29.6
26.2 120 278 6.0 29 78 42.3 6.0 29 71 36.8 6.0 29 64 32.2 6.0 29 56 28.1
22.3 140 278 7.0 35 94 45.0 7.0 35 86 39.4 7.0 35 78 34.8 7.0 35 70 30.7
18.3 160 280 8.0 41 109 48.0 8.0 41 100 42.4 8.0 41 92 37.3 8.0 41 84 33.6
14.3 180 281 9.0 47 125 51.1 9.0 47 115 45.4 9.0 47 106 40.3 9.0 47 97 36.1
10.4 200 270 10.0 54 142 51.1 10.0 54 131 46.9 10.0 54 121 43.2 10.0 54 111 40.2
6.4 220 259 11.7 65 171 58.2 11.7 65 159 56.7 11.7 65 148 55.8 11.7 65 138 55.3
2.5 240 249 13.7 77 202 51.8 13.7 77 190 50.4 13.7 77 179 49.5 13.7 77 169 49.2
0.5 250 243 14.6 83 216 48.8 14.6 83 203 47.4 14.6 83 192 46.6 14.6 83 182 46.5

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Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.7-20 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 DESCENT

5.7.6 Type V Descent

Table 5 - Type V Descent

DESCENT TYPE V ISA - 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
-5.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.1 0.0 0 0 3.3 0.0 0 0 0.9 0.0 0 0 0.3
-9.0 20 200 1.3 4 12 6.5 1.3 4 11 3.8 1.3 4 10 1.4 1.3 4 10 0.3
-12.9 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.0 2.7 9 22 4.3 2.7 9 20 2.0 2.7 9 18 0.3
-16.9 60 201 4.0 13 36 7.5 4.0 13 32 4.9 4.0 13 29 2.6 4.0 13 27 0.9
-20.8 80 201 5.3 18 47 8.1 5.3 18 42 5.5 5.3 18 38 3.3 5.3 18 35 1.6
-24.8 100 201 6.7 23 58 8.7 6.7 23 52 6.1 6.7 23 47 3.9 6.7 23 43 2.3
-28.8 120 201 8.0 28 68 9.4 8.0 28 61 6.8 8.0 28 55 4.7 8.0 28 51 3.1
-32.7 140 202 9.3 33 79 10.1 9.3 33 71 7.6 9.3 33 64 5.5 9.3 33 59 4.0
-36.7 160 202 10.7 39 89 10.9 10.7 39 80 8.3 10.7 39 72 6.3 10.7 39 67 4.9
-40.7 180 202 12.0 44 99 11.7 12.0 44 89 9.1 12.0 44 80 7.1 12.0 44 74 5.8
-44.6 200 203 13.3 50 109 12.5 13.3 50 98 10.0 13.3 50 89 8.0 13.3 50 82 6.7
-48.6 220 203 14.7 56 118 13.4 14.7 56 107 11.0 14.7 56 97 9.0 14.7 56 90 7.7
-52.5 240 204 16.9 66 137 23.2 16.9 66 125 22.6 16.9 66 115 22.5 16.9 66 108 22.9
-54.5 250 204 18.1 72 147 23.5 18.1 72 135 22.9 18.1 72 124 22.8 18.1 72 117 23.2

DESCENT TYPE V ISA - 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
5.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.2 0.0 0 0 3.4 0.0 0 0 1.0 0.0 0 0 0.4
1.0 20 200 1.3 4 12 6.6 1.3 4 11 3.9 1.3 4 10 1.5 1.3 4 10 0.4
-2.9 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.2 2.7 9 22 4.4 2.7 9 20 2.1 2.7 9 18 0.4
-6.9 60 201 4.0 14 36 7.7 4.0 14 32 5.0 4.0 14 29 2.8 4.0 14 27 1.1
-10.8 80 201 5.3 19 47 8.3 5.3 19 42 5.7 5.3 19 38 3.4 5.3 19 35 1.8
-14.8 100 201 6.7 24 59 8.9 6.7 24 52 6.3 6.7 24 47 4.2 6.7 24 44 2.6
-18.8 120 201 8.0 29 69 9.7 8.0 29 62 7.1 8.0 29 56 5.0 8.0 29 52 3.4
-22.7 140 202 9.3 34 80 10.4 9.3 34 72 7.9 9.3 34 64 5.8 9.3 34 59 4.4
-26.7 160 202 10.7 39 90 11.2 10.7 39 81 8.7 10.7 39 73 6.7 10.7 39 67 5.3
-30.7 180 202 12.0 45 100 12.1 12.0 45 90 9.5 12.0 45 82 7.6 12.0 45 75 6.2
-34.6 200 203 13.3 51 110 12.9 13.3 51 99 10.4 13.3 51 90 8.5 13.3 51 83 7.2
-38.6 220 203 14.7 57 120 13.9 14.7 57 108 11.4 14.7 57 98 9.5 14.7 57 91 8.3
-42.5 240 204 16.9 68 139 23.8 16.9 68 127 23.2 16.9 68 117 23.2 16.9 68 109 23.7
-44.5 250 204 18.1 73 150 24.2 18.1 73 137 23.6 18.1 73 127 23.5 18.1 73 120 24.0

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FLIGHT PLANNING
DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 5 - Type V Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE V ISA 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
15.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.3 0.0 0 0 3.5 0.0 0 0 1.1 0.0 0 0 0.4
11.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 6.8 1.3 5 11 4.0 1.3 5 10 1.7 1.3 5 10 0.4
7.1 40 200 2.7 9 24 7.3 2.7 9 22 4.6 2.7 9 20 2.3 2.7 9 18 0.6
3.1 60 201 4.0 14 36 7.9 4.0 14 33 5.2 4.0 14 29 3.0 4.0 14 27 1.3
-0.8 80 201 5.3 19 48 8.5 5.3 19 43 5.9 5.3 19 39 3.7 5.3 19 35 2.1
-4.8 100 201 6.7 24 59 9.2 6.7 24 53 6.6 6.7 24 48 4.4 6.7 24 44 2.9
-8.8 120 201 8.0 29 70 9.9 8.0 29 63 7.4 8.0 29 56 5.3 8.0 29 52 3.8
-12.7 140 202 9.3 35 81 10.8 9.3 35 73 8.2 9.3 35 65 6.1 9.3 35 60 4.7
-16.7 160 202 10.7 40 92 11.6 10.7 40 82 9.1 10.7 40 74 7.1 10.7 40 68 5.7
-20.7 180 202 12.0 46 102 12.5 12.0 46 92 10.0 12.0 46 83 8.0 12.0 46 76 6.7
-24.6 200 203 13.3 52 112 13.4 13.3 52 101 10.9 13.3 52 91 8.9 13.3 52 84 7.7
-28.6 220 203 14.7 58 122 14.4 14.7 58 110 11.9 14.7 58 100 10.0 14.7 58 93 8.8
-32.5 240 204 16.9 69 142 24.4 16.9 69 129 23.9 16.9 69 119 23.9 16.9 69 112 24.5
-34.5 250 204 18.1 75 152 24.8 18.1 75 139 24.2 18.1 75 129 24.3 18.1 75 122 24.8

DESCENT TYPE V ISA + 10°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
25.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.4 0.0 0 0 3.6 0.0 0 0 1.3 0.0 0 0 0.3
21.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 6.9 1.3 5 11 4.2 1.3 5 10 1.8 1.3 5 10 0.4
17.1 40 200 2.7 9 25 7.5 2.7 9 22 4.8 2.7 9 20 2.5 2.7 9 18 0.8
13.1 60 201 4.0 14 37 8.1 4.0 14 33 5.4 4.0 14 29 3.2 4.0 14 27 1.6
9.2 80 201 5.3 19 49 8.8 5.3 19 43 6.1 5.3 19 39 3.9 5.3 19 36 2.4
5.2 100 201 6.7 24 60 9.5 6.7 24 54 6.8 6.7 24 48 4.7 6.7 24 44 3.2
1.2 120 201 8.0 30 71 10.2 8.0 30 64 7.7 8.0 30 57 5.6 8.0 30 53 4.1
-2.7 140 202 9.3 35 82 11.1 9.3 35 73 8.5 9.3 35 66 6.5 9.3 35 61 5.1
-6.7 160 202 10.7 41 93 12.0 10.7 41 83 9.4 10.7 41 75 7.4 10.7 41 69 6.1
-10.7 180 202 12.0 47 103 12.9 12.0 47 93 10.4 12.0 47 84 7.3 12.0 47 78 7.1
-14.6 200 203 13.3 53 114 13.8 13.3 53 103 11.3 13.3 53 93 9.4 13.3 53 86 8.2
-18.6 220 203 14.7 59 124 14.9 14.7 59 112 12.4 14.7 59 102 10.6 14.7 59 94 9.4
-22.5 240 204 16.9 70 145 25.0 16.9 70 132 24.5 16.9 70 121 24.6 16.9 70 114 25.3
-24.5 250 204 18.1 76 155 25.5 18.1 76 142 24.9 18.1 76 132 25.0 18.1 76 125 25.6

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Table 5 - Type V Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE V ISA + 20°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
35.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.6 0.0 0 0 3.8 0.0 0 0 1.4 0.0 0 0 0.3
31.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.1 1.3 5 11 4.4 1.3 5 10 2.0 1.3 5 10 0.4
27.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 7.7 2.7 10 23 5.0 2.7 10 20 2.7 2.7 10 19 1.0
23.1 60 201 4.0 14 37 8.3 4.0 14 33 5.6 4.0 14 30 3.4 4.0 14 27 1.8
19.2 80 201 5.3 20 49 9.0 5.3 20 44 6.4 5.3 20 39 4.2 5.3 20 36 2.7
15.2 100 201 6.7 25 61 9.7 6.7 25 54 7.1 6.7 25 49 5.1 6.7 25 44 3.5
11.2 120 201 8.0 30 72 10.5 8.0 30 64 8.0 8.0 30 58 5.9 8.0 30 53 4.5
7.3 140 202 9.3 36 83 11.4 9.3 36 74 8.9 9.3 36 67 6.9 9.3 36 62 5.5
3.3 160 202 10.7 42 94 12.4 10.7 42 84 9.8 10.7 42 76 7.8 10.7 42 70 6.5
-0.7 180 202 12.0 48 105 13.3 12.0 48 94 10.8 12.0 48 86 8.8 12.0 48 79 7.6
-4.6 200 203 13.3 54 116 14.3 13.3 54 104 11.8 13.3 54 95 9.9 13.3 54 88 8.7
-8.6 220 203 14.7 60 127 15.4 14.7 60 114 12.9 14.7 60 104 11.1 14.7 60 96 9.9
-12.5 240 204 16.9 72 147 25.7 16.9 72 134 25.2 16.9 72 124 25.3 16.9 72 117 26.0
-14.5 250 204 18.1 78 158 26.1 18.1 78 145 25.6 18.1 78 135 25.7 18.1 78 127 26.4

DESCENT TYPE V ISA + 30°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
45.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.7 0.0 0 0 3.9 0.0 0 0 1.6 0.0 0 0 0.3
41.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.3 1.3 5 11 4.5 1.3 5 10 2.5 1.3 5 10 0.6
37.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 7.9 2.7 10 23 5.2 2.7 10 20 2.9 2.7 10 19 1.3
33.1 60 201 4.0 15 38 8.5 4.0 15 34 5.9 4.0 15 30 3.7 4.0 15 28 2.1
29.2 80 201 5.3 20 50 9.2 5.3 20 44 6.6 5.3 20 40 4.5 5.3 20 36 3.0
25.2 100 201 6.7 25 62 10.0 6.7 25 55 7.4 6.7 25 49 5.3 6.7 25 45 3.9
21.2 120 201 8.0 31 73 10.9 8.0 31 65 8.3 8.0 31 59 6.2 8.0 31 54 4.9
17.3 140 202 9.3 36 84 11.8 9.3 36 76 9.2 9.3 36 68 7.2 9.3 36 63 5.9
13.3 160 202 10.7 42 96 12.7 10.7 42 86 10.2 10.7 42 78 8.3 10.7 42 72 7.0
9.3 180 202 12.0 49 107 13.7 12.0 49 96 11.2 12.0 49 87 9.3 12.0 49 80 8.1
5.4 200 203 13.3 55 118 14.7 13.3 55 106 12.3 13.3 55 97 10.4 13.3 55 89 9.2
1.4 220 203 14.7 61 129 15.9 14.7 61 116 13.4 14.7 61 106 11.6 14.7 61 98 10.5
-2.5 240 204 16.9 73 150 26.3 16.9 73 138 25.8 16.9 73 127 26.1 16.9 73 119 26.8
-4.5 250 204 18.1 79 161 26.8 18.1 79 149 26.3 18.1 79 138 26.5 18.1 79 131 27.3

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CHAPTER 5 5.7-23
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DESCENT [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 5 - Type V Descent (cont’d)

DESCENT TYPE V ISA + 35°C 850 RPM ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF” DS8400/668

MASS 18000 kg 22000 kg 26000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ Time Dist Fuel TRQ
FL KIAS
[°C] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%] [min] [NM] [kg] [%]
50.0 0 200 0.0 0 0 6.8 0.0 0 0 4.0 0.0 0 0 1.7 0.0 0 0 0.4
46.0 20 200 1.3 5 13 7.4 1.3 5 12 4.6 1.3 5 10 2.3 1.3 5 10 0.7
42.1 40 200 2.7 10 25 8.0 2.7 10 23 5.3 2.7 10 21 3.0 2.7 10 19 1.4
38.1 60 201 4.0 15 38 8.6 4.0 15 34 6.0 4.0 15 30 3.8 4.0 15 28 2.2
34.2 80 201 5.3 20 50 9.4 5.3 20 44 6.8 5.3 20 40 4.6 5.3 20 37 3.1
30.2 100 201 6.7 25 62 10.2 6.7 25 55 7.6 6.7 25 50 5.5 6.7 25 46 4.0
26.2 120 201 8.0 31 73 11.0 8.0 31 66 8.5 8.0 31 59 6.4 8.0 31 54 5.0
22.3 140 202 9.3 37 85 12.0 9.3 37 76 9.4 9.3 37 69 7.4 9.3 37 64 6.1
18.3 160 202 10.7 43 97 12.9 10.7 43 87 10.4 10.7 43 78 8.5 10.7 43 73 7.2
14.3 180 202 12.0 49 108 13.9 12.0 49 97 11.4 12.0 49 88 9.5 12.0 49 81 8.3
10.4 200 203 13.3 55 119 14.9 13.3 55 107 12.5 13.3 55 98 10.6 13.3 55 90 9.5
6.4 220 203 14.7 62 130 16.1 14.7 62 117 13.7 14.7 62 107 11.9 14.7 62 99 10.8
2.5 240 204 16.9 73 151 26.6 16.9 73 139 26.2 16.9 73 128 26.4 16.9 73 121 27.2
0.5 250 204 18.1 80 163 27.1 18.1 80 150 26.6 18.1 80 139 26.9 18.1 80 132 27.6

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5.8 SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION

5.8.1 General

This Sub-Chapter presents data for single engine operation - single engine Climb and single engine Cruise.

Single engine climb data are presented for the purpose of calculating the flight to a take-off alternate - in case
WX minima at departure airport are below landing minima.

Regulations do require that the take-off alternate is located within 1 h flight time at a one-engine-inoperative
cruising speed in still air / standard conditions.

From that it follows that - in case of an engine failure at V1 - the climb and cruise with one engine out needs to
be considered regardless of whether the take-off alternate is located at 40 min or the maximum of 60 min.

The standard version of the DHC-8 Series 400 is not approved for ETOPS.

This also means that - regardless of the requirement for a take-off alternate - a normal flight shall not be
planned over a route which contains a point further from an adequate aerodrome than the distance flown in 60
min at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed at FL 80 under ISA conditions.

Considering the defined cruising mass as per JAR-OPS 1.245, the resulting distance for the “ETOPS - thresh-
old” is 270 NM.

NOTE: Propeller rotation speed is 1020 RPM

5.8.2 Single Engine Climb Data

Under this Sub-Chapter single engine Climb data are provided


(speed = 1.23 VSR / for maximum continuous rating).

Table 1 -> ISA - 20°C

Table 2 -> ISA - 10°C

Table 3 -> ISA

Table 4 -> ISA + 10°C

Table 5 -> ISA + 20°C

Table 6 -> ISA + 30°C

Table 7 -> ISA + 35°C

- The Tables do not include the Take-off Allowances.

Take-off Allowances:
• APU Average Fuel Consumption: 1.5 kg/min
• Engine Start and Taxi Out: 5 kg/min
• Take-off: 1 min and 28 kg

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Table 1

Single Engine Climb Data ISA - 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-9.0 20 1 2 19 1 3 22 1 3 25 2 4 29
-12.9 40 2 4 38 2 5 44 3 6 50 3 8 58
-16.9 60 3 7 57 4 8 66 4 10 76 5 12 87
-20.8 80 4 9 76 5 11 88 6 14 101 7 16 117
-24.8 100 5 12 95 6 14 110 7 17 127 8 21 147
-28.8 120 7 14 114 8 18 133 9 21 154 10 26 178
-32.7 140 8 17 134 9 21 157 11 26 182 12 31 211
-36.7 160 9 20 155 11 26 182 12 31 211 15 38 246
-40.7 180 11 24 176 13 31 208 15 37 243 17 46 285
-44.6 200 12 29 198 15 36 236 17 45 277 20 56 329
-48.6 220 14 34 222 17 43 267 20 55 317 25 69 381
-52.5 240 16 40 247 20 52 301 24 67 363 30 88 448
-54.5 250 17 43 260 22 58 320 27 75 390 34 101 491

Single Engine Climb Data ISA - 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
-5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-9.0 20 3 5 61 3 5 66 3 6 69 3 6 71
-12.9 40 5 9 95 5 11 105 6 12 111 6 13 115
-16.9 60 7 14 128 8 17 144 8 19 154 9 20 160
-20.8 80 9 20 163 10 24 185 11 26 198 11 28 206
-24.8 100 11 25 198 12 31 227 13 34 243 14 36 254
-28.8 120 13 31 235 15 38 270 16 42 291 17 45 304
-32.7 140 15 38 274 18 47 317 19 52 342 20 55 359
-36.7 160 18 47 317 21 58 370 23 64 403 24 68 424
-40.7 180 21 57 366 26 72 433 28 81 475 30 87 503
-44.6 200 26 71 423 31 91 513 35 105 572 38 115 613
-48.6 220 31 90 497 40 124 630 47 153 732 - - -
-52.5 240 40 123 606 - - - - - - - - -
-54.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 2

Single Engine Climb Data ISA - 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1.0 20 1 2 19 1 3 22 1 3 26 2 4 29
-2.9 40 2 4 39 3 6 45 3 7 51 3 8 59
-6.9 60 3 7 58 4 8 67 4 10 77 5 12 89
-10.8 80 4 9 77 5 12 90 6 14 103 7 17 120
-14.8 100 6 12 97 6 15 113 7 18 130 9 22 151
-18.8 120 7 15 116 8 18 136 9 22 158 11 27 183
-22.7 140 8 18 137 9 23 161 11 28 187 13 34 219
-26.7 160 10 22 158 11 27 187 13 34 219 16 42 257
-30.7 180 11 26 181 13 33 215 16 41 254 19 51 301
-34.6 200 13 31 204 16 40 245 19 50 292 23 64 352
-38.6 220 15 37 228 18 48 279 22 62 337 28 81 415
-42.5 240 17 44 255 22 59 318 27 78 393 36 109 505
-44.5 250 19 48 270 24 66 340 31 89 427 42 132 573

Single Engine Climb Data ISA - 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1.0 20 3 5 62 3 6 68 3 6 71 3 7 72
-2.9 40 5 10 96 5 12 108 6 13 114 6 14 118
-6.9 60 7 15 131 8 18 148 8 20 158 9 21 165
-10.8 80 9 20 167 10 25 190 11 27 204 11 29 213
-14.8 100 11 26 203 13 32 233 14 35 251 14 38 263
-18.8 120 13 33 242 16 41 280 17 45 303 18 48 317
-22.7 140 16 41 285 19 51 333 21 57 362 22 61 381
-26.7 160 19 52 334 23 65 396 26 73 434 27 79 460
-30.7 180 24 65 390 29 84 474 32 96 528 35 105 566
-34.6 200 29 83 461 37 113 582 43 137 672 - - -
-38.6 220 37 112 561 - - - - - - - - -
-42.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-44.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 3

Single Engine Climb Data ISA 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11.0 20 1 2 20 1 3 23 1 3 26 2 4 30
7.1 40 2 5 39 3 6 46 3 7 53 3 8 60
3.1 60 3 7 59 4 9 68 4 11 79 5 13 91
-0.8 80 4 10 78 5 12 92 6 14 106 7 18 123
-4.8 100 6 12 99 7 16 116 8 19 134 9 23 155
-8.8 120 7 16 119 8 20 140 10 24 163 11 29 191
-12.7 140 8 19 141 10 24 167 12 30 195 14 37 230
-16.7 160 10 24 163 12 30 194 14 37 229 17 47 273
-20.7 180 12 28 186 14 37 224 17 46 268 21 59 324
-24.6 200 14 34 211 17 45 258 21 58 312 26 75 386
-28.6 220 16 41 237 20 55 296 26 73 366 33 101 470
-32.5 240 19 49 267 25 69 342 32 96 439 - - -
-34.5 250 21 53 281 28 78 369 37 114 489 - - -

Single Engine Climb Data ISA 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
15.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11.0 20 3 5 63 3 6 68 3 6 72 4 7 74
7.1 40 5 10 98 6 12 110 6 13 117 6 14 121
3.1 60 7 15 134 8 19 152 9 21 163 9 22 170
-0.8 80 9 21 171 10 26 196 11 29 210 12 30 219
-4.8 100 11 28 210 13 34 242 14 38 262 15 40 274
-8.8 120 14 36 253 17 44 295 18 50 321 19 53 337
-12.7 140 17 46 301 21 58 357 23 65 392 24 70 415
-16.7 160 21 59 357 26 76 434 30 88 485 32 96 520
-20.7 180 27 77 427 35 105 541 40 127 626 45 146 693
-24.6 200 35 104 523 - - - - - - - - -
-28.6 220 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-32.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-34.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 4

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21.0 20 1 2 20 1 3 23 1 3 27 2 4 31
17.1 40 2 5 40 3 6 47 3 7 54 3 9 62
13.1 60 3 7 60 4 9 70 5 11 81 5 13 94
9.2 80 5 10 80 5 13 94 6 15 110 7 19 128
5.2 100 6 13 101 7 17 119 8 21 139 10 25 163
1.2 120 7 17 123 9 21 146 10 26 171 12 33 202
-2.7 140 9 21 145 11 27 174 13 34 206 15 42 246
-6.7 160 11 26 169 13 34 204 16 42 245 19 54 296
-10.7 180 13 31 194 16 41 238 19 53 289 24 70 358
-14.6 200 15 38 220 19 52 275 24 68 342 31 94 440
-18.6 220 18 46 249 23 65 321 31 91 413 - - -
-22.5 240 21 55 279 29 85 380 - - - - - -
-24.5 250 23 59 294 33 98 419 - - - - - -

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
25.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21.0 20 3 5 64 3 6 70 3 7 73 4 7 76
17.1 40 5 10 100 6 13 113 6 14 120 6 15 124
13.1 60 7 16 138 8 20 157 9 22 168 9 23 175
9.2 80 10 23 178 11 28 205 12 31 221 13 33 232
5.2 100 12 31 221 14 38 258 16 43 281 17 46 296
1.2 120 16 41 269 19 51 320 21 58 353 22 63 374
-2.7 140 20 53 326 24 69 398 27 80 445 29 88 478
-6.7 160 25 71 395 32 97 503 38 117 582 42 134 644
-10.7 180 33 97 490 - - - - - - - - -
-14.6 200 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-18.6 220 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-22.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-24.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 5

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31.0 20 1 2 20 1 3 24 2 4 28 2 4 32
27.1 40 2 5 41 3 6 48 3 8 56 4 10 66
23.1 60 4 8 62 4 10 73 5 12 86 6 15 101
19.2 80 5 11 84 6 14 100 7 18 117 8 22 138
15.2 100 7 15 106 8 19 127 9 24 150 11 30 179
11.2 120 8 19 129 10 25 155 12 31 186 14 39 224
7.3 140 10 24 153 12 31 186 15 40 225 18 51 276
3.3 160 12 30 178 15 39 221 19 51 270 23 68 339
-0.7 180 14 36 205 18 49 259 23 66 324 31 92 422
-4.6 200 17 44 234 23 62 304 30 87 394 - - -
-8.6 220 20 52 264 28 81 362 - - - - - -
-12.5 240 23 59 290 38 116 453 - - - - - -
-14.5 250 29 80 347 - - - - - - - - -

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
35.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31.0 20 3 5 66 3 7 72 4 7 76 4 8 78
27.1 40 5 12 105 6 14 119 7 16 128 7 17 133
23.1 60 8 19 147 9 23 171 10 26 185 11 28 194
19.2 80 11 27 193 13 34 228 14 39 250 15 42 264
15.2 100 14 38 244 17 48 294 19 55 326 21 60 348
11.2 120 19 50 303 23 67 374 26 78 423 29 86 458
7.3 140 24 68 375 32 95 485 38 117 569 42 136 637
3.3 160 32 95 472 - - - - - - - - -
-0.7 180 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-4.6 200 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-8.6 220 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-12.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-14.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 6

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 30°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41.0 20 1 3 22 2 4 26 2 5 31 2 6 37
37.1 40 3 6 44 3 8 53 4 10 63 5 12 75
33.1 60 4 10 67 5 12 81 6 16 96 7 20 116
29.2 80 6 14 90 7 18 110 9 22 132 11 29 161
25.2 100 8 18 114 10 24 140 12 30 171 14 39 211
21.2 120 10 23 139 12 31 173 15 40 213 19 53 268
17.3 140 12 29 166 15 39 210 19 52 262 25 71 339
13.3 160 14 36 193 19 50 250 24 68 321 33 99 434
9.3 180 17 43 223 23 63 298 31 91 396 - - -
5.4 200 20 52 254 29 82 357 - - - - - -
1.4 220 23 58 280 - - - - - - - - -
-2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-4.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 30°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
45.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41.0 20 4 7 72 4 9 81 5 10 87 5 11 91
37.1 40 7 15 119 8 20 140 9 22 154 9 24 163
33.1 60 10 25 171 12 33 207 14 38 230 15 41 247
29.2 80 14 37 228 18 49 284 20 58 323 22 64 350
25.2 100 19 52 295 25 72 381 29 87 445 33 99 493
21.2 120 26 73 378 36 109 520 - - - - - -
17.3 140 35 105 496 - - - - - - - - -
13.3 160 - - - - - - - - - - - -
9.3 180 - - - - - - - - - - - -
5.4 200 - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.4 220 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-4.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Table 7

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 35°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46.0 20 1 3 23 2 4 28 2 5 33 3 7 40
42.1 40 3 7 46 4 9 56 4 11 68 5 14 83
38.1 60 5 11 70 6 14 86 7 18 105 9 23 129
34.2 80 7 15 95 8 20 118 10 26 144 12 34 180
30.2 100 9 20 120 11 27 151 13 35 187 17 47 237
26.2 120 11 26 147 14 35 187 17 47 236 23 65 308
22.3 140 13 32 175 17 45 228 22 62 294 31 91 401
18.3 160 16 40 204 22 58 275 29 84 368 - - -
14.3 180 19 48 236 27 76 332 40 118 473 - - -
10.4 200 22 57 266 35 101 407 - - - - - -
6.4 220 32 88 350 - - - - - - - - -
2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Single Engine Climb Data ISA + 35°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel Time Dist Fuel
FL
[oC] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg] [min] [NM] [kg]
50.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46.0 20 4 8 77 5 11 89 5 13 98 6 14 103
42.1 40 8 18 130 10 24 159 11 28 178 12 31 191
38.1 60 12 30 190 15 41 240 18 49 275 19 55 300
34.2 80 17 45 259 23 64 340 27 79 402 30 91 450
30.2 100 24 65 343 33 99 478 - - - - - -
26.2 120 33 96 456 - - - - - - - - -
22.3 140 - - - - - - - - - - - -
18.3 160 - - - - - - - - - - - -
14.3 180 - - - - - - - - - - - -
10.4 200 - - - - - - - - - - - -
6.4 220 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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5.8.3 Single Engine Cruise Data

This Sub-Chapter provides single engine Cruise data.

Table 1 -> ISA - 20°C

Table 2 -> ISA - 10°C

Table 3 -> ISA

Table 4 -> ISA + 10°C

Table 5 -> ISA + 20°C

Table 6 -> ISA + 30°C

Table 7 -> ISA + 35°C

The above data are based on either maximum continuous rating or VMO – whichever is restricting –.

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Table 1

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA - 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 74.5 236 864 245 76.3 236 878 245 77.8 236 889 245 79.2 236 900
-9.0 20 245 77.5 243 867 245 78.7 243 875 245 79.9 243 885 245 81.3 243 896
-12.9 40 246 79.6 250 861 246 80.8 250 871 246 81.6 250 877 246 83.3 250 892
-16.9 60 246 82.2 258 867 246 82.5 258 869 246 83.9 258 869 246 85.8 258 888
-20.8 80 246 84.5 266 873 246 84.7 266 875 246 85.6 266 861 246 87.8 266 884
-24.8 100 261 99.8 290 1004 260 99.8 289 1005 259 99.8 287 1005 257 99.8 286 1005
-28.8 120 259 99.8 296 1003 258 99.8 295 1003 257 99.8 293 1004 255 99.8 292 1005
-32.7 140 257 99.8 303 1005 256 99.8 301 1005 255 99.8 300 1006 253 99.8 298 1006
-36.7 160 252 96.6 306 976 250 96.4 304 975 249 96.2 302 973 246 95.9 299 971
-40.7 180 244 90.5 305 917 242 90.3 303 915 240 90.1 300 913 237 89.8 297 911
-44.6 200 235 84.7 304 859 233 84.4 301 857 230 84.1 298 855 227 83.8 294 852
-48.6 220 227 79.1 302 805 224 78.8 299 803 221 78.4 295 800 217 78.0 289 796
-52.5 240 217 73.1 299 746 214 72.7 295 743 209 72.3 289 739 204 71.7 282 735
-54.5 250 212 70.4 298 720 209 70.0 292 717 204 69.5 286 713 197 68.8 277 708
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA - 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
-5.0 0 245 80.8 236 913 245 82.6 236 927 245 83.6 236 935 245 84.2 236 939
-9.0 20 245 83.0 243 908 245 84.9 243 922 245 85.9 243 930 245 86.5 243 935
-12.9 40 246 85.2 250 908 246 87.1 250 926 246 88.2 250 934 246 88.8 250 938
-16.9 60 246 87.5 258 912 246 89.5 258 929 246 90.6 258 939 246 91.2 258 944
-20.8 80 246 89.9 266 921 246 91.4 266 935 246 93.0 266 943 246 93.2 266 951
-24.8 100 255 99.8 284 1006 253 99.8 281 1006 252 99.8 280 1007 251 99.8 279 1007
-28.8 120 253 99.8 290 1005 251 99.8 287 1006 250 99.8 285 1006 249 99.8 285 1006
-32.7 140 251 99.8 296 1007 248 99.8 293 1008 247 99.8 291 1009 246 99.8 290 1009
-36.7 160 244 95.6 296 969 240 95.3 292 966 238 95.1 290 964 237 94.9 288 963
-40.7 180 234 89.4 293 908 229 88.9 288 904 227 88.7 285 902 225 88.5 283 901
-44.6 200 223 83.3 288 849 217 82.8 281 844 214 82.4 277 841 212 82.2 274 840
-48.6 220 211 77.4 282 792 203 76.6 272 785 198 76.1 265 781 194 75.7 260 778
-52.5 240 196 70.9 271 728 182 69.5 252 718 160 68.1 222 709 161 70.0 223 731
-54.5 250 187 67.8 264 700 159 66.2 224 691 159 69.1 225 728 161 71.1 227 755
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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Table 2

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA - 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 77.0 241 889 245 78.1 241 898 245 79.3 241 907 245 80.8 241 919
1.0 20 245 79.1 248 885 245 80.2 248 894 245 81.5 248 903 245 83.0 248 915
-2.9 40 246 81.7 255 887 246 82.0 255 897 246 83.4 255 905 246 85.2 255 915
-6.9 60 246 82.1 263 889 246 84.2 263 900 246 86.0 263 907 246 87.0 263 922
-10.8 80 246 85.7 271 891 246 87.0 271 903 246 88.3 271 915 246 89.9 271 930
-14.8 100 259 99.8 293 1013 258 99.8 292 1013 257 99.8 291 1013 255 99.8 289 1014
-18.8 120 257 99.8 300 1012 256 99.8 298 1012 254 99.8 297 1013 253 99.8 295 1013
-22.7 140 252 96.8 303 982 250 96.6 301 981 248 96.0 298 974 246 95.4 296 970
-26.7 160 243 89.8 301 912 241 89.6 299 911 239 89.4 296 909 236 89.2 293 907
-30.7 180 235 84.3 300 857 233 84.1 298 856 230 83.8 294 854 227 83.5 290 851
-34.6 200 227 79.0 299 805 224 78.7 296 803 221 78.4 292 800 217 78.0 286 797
-38.6 220 218 73.8 298 754 215 73.5 293 751 211 73.1 288 749 206 72.6 281 745
-42.5 240 209 68.2 294 698 204 67.7 288 695 199 67.2 281 691 192 66.5 271 686
-44.5 250 204 65.7 293 674 199 65.2 286 670 193 64.6 278 666 184 63.8 265 659
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA - 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
5.0 0 245 82.4 241 932 245 84.3 241 946 245 85.3 241 954 245 85.9 241 959
1.0 20 245 84.7 248 928 245 86.6 248 943 245 87.6 248 952 245 88.3 248 957
-2.9 40 246 87.0 255 934 246 88.9 255 948 246 90.0 255 956 246 90.1 255 963
-6.9 60 246 89.2 263 940 246 91.4 263 954 246 92.5 263 964 246 93.1 263 970
-10.8 80 246 91.8 271 946 246 93.4 271 959 246 95.0 271 971 246 95.3 271 976
-14.8 100 253 99.8 287 1014 251 99.8 284 1015 250 99.8 283 1015 249 99.8 282 1016
-18.8 120 251 99.8 293 1014 248 99.8 290 1015 247 99.8 288 1015 246 99.8 287 1015
-22.7 140 243 95.1 292 967 240 94.8 288 964 238 94.5 286 962 237 94.4 285 961
-26.7 160 233 88.9 289 905 229 88.5 284 902 226 88.2 281 900 225 88.1 279 899
-30.7 180 223 83.1 285 848 217 82.7 279 844 214 82.4 274 842 212 82.1 272 841
-34.6 200 211 77.5 280 793 204 76.8 270 788 199 76.4 264 785 196 76.1 260 783
-38.6 220 198 71.9 271 740 187 70.9 256 732 172 68.2 236 718 160 69.5 221 724
-42.5 240 179 65.4 254 677 158 66.8 224 700 159 69.8 226 736 161 71.8 228 762
-44.5 250 156 61.8 226 644 156 67.3 226 714 - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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Table 3

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 78.4 245 907 245 79.6 245 916 245 80.8 245 926 245 82.3 245 938
11.0 20 245 80.6 252 903 245 81.8 252 913 245 83.1 252 923 245 84.6 252 935
7.1 40 246 82.8 260 902 246 84.0 260 913 246 85.4 260 924 246 86.4 260 939
3.1 60 246 85.1 268 907 246 86.3 268 918 246 87.7 268 929 246 89.3 268 943
-0.8 80 246 87.5 276 914 246 88.7 276 926 246 90.2 276 939 246 91.4 276 950
-4.8 100 257 99.8 297 1023 256 99.8 295 1024 254 99.8 294 1024 253 99.8 292 1024
-8.8 120 251 96.1 299 984 250 96.0 297 983 248 95.8 295 981 246 95.6 293 980
-12.7 140 243 89.8 298 919 241 89.6 296 917 239 89.4 293 916 236 89.1 290 914
-16.7 160 234 84.0 297 860 232 83.8 294 858 230 83.5 291 856 226 83.2 287 854
-20.7 180 226 78.5 295 804 223 78.2 292 802 220 77.9 288 800 216 77.5 283 797
-24.6 200 217 73.2 293 750 214 72.8 289 748 210 72.4 284 745 205 72.0 277 741
-28.6 220 209 68.4 292 703 205 68.1 286 701 200 67.7 279 698 193 67.1 270 694
-32.5 240 200 63.3 288 652 194 62.8 280 648 187 62.2 271 644 176 61.3 255 638
-34.5 250 195 61.0 287 629 189 60.5 277 625 181 59.8 266 620 163 58.5 241 611
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
15.0 0 245 84.0 245 951 245 85.9 245 967 245 86.9 245 975 245 87.5 245 980
11.0 20 245 85.8 252 954 245 88.2 252 968 245 89.3 252 974 245 90.0 252 980
7.1 40 246 88.6 260 957 246 90.7 260 970 246 91.8 260 980 246 92.5 260 985
3.1 60 246 91.2 268 959 246 93.2 268 978 246 94.0 268 985 246 94.7 268 991
-0.8 80 246 93.6 276 962 246 95.8 276 986 246 96.7 276 990 246 97.5 276 996
-4.8 100 251 99.8 290 1024 248 99.8 287 1025 247 99.8 285 1025 246 99.8 285 1025
-8.8 120 243 95.4 290 978 240 95.1 286 976 238 94.9 284 974 237 94.8 283 974
-12.7 140 233 88.8 286 911 229 88.4 281 908 227 88.2 278 907 225 88.0 277 905
-16.7 160 222 82.8 282 851 217 82.4 275 847 214 82.1 271 845 212 81.9 269 843
-20.7 180 211 77.0 276 793 204 76.4 267 788 199 75.9 261 784 195 75.6 256 782
-24.6 200 198 71.4 268 737 187 70.5 253 731 177 69.8 240 726 160 68.9 218 720
-28.6 220 181 65.8 253 682 158 66.1 222 692 159 69.2 223 729 160 71.3 225 752
-32.5 240 155 61.8 225 649 156 68.8 227 733 - - - - - - - -
-34.5 250 153 62.2 225 657 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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Table 4

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 245 79.8 249 926 245 81.0 249 935 245 82.3 249 946 245 83.8 249 958
21.0 20 245 82.1 257 922 245 83.3 257 932 245 84.6 257 943 245 86.2 257 961
17.1 40 246 84.8 265 928 246 85.2 265 938 246 86.7 265 948 246 88.6 265 964
13.1 60 246 85.6 273 933 246 87.7 273 944 246 89.4 273 953 246 91.1 273 967
9.2 80 246 89.2 281 938 246 90.5 281 950 246 92.0 281 964 246 93.4 281 970
5.2 100 249 93.8 293 975 248 93.7 291 974 246 93.6 289 973 244 93.4 287 972
1.2 120 242 88.9 293 922 240 88.7 291 921 238 88.6 289 920 235 88.4 286 918
-2.7 140 233 83.1 292 862 231 82.9 289 860 229 82.7 286 858 226 82.4 282 856
-6.7 160 225 77.9 291 807 223 77.7 288 805 220 77.4 284 803 216 77.1 279 800
-10.7 180 217 72.9 290 755 214 72.6 285 752 210 72.3 280 750 205 71.8 274 747
-14.6 200 209 68.0 288 705 205 67.7 282 703 200 67.3 275 700 193 66.7 266 695
-18.6 220 200 63.4 285 659 195 63.0 278 655 188 62.5 269 652 177 61.2 252 641
-22.5 240 190 58.2 280 606 182 57.6 269 602 172 56.9 255 596 152 57.0 225 601
-24.5 250 185 56.0 278 584 176 55.4 265 579 163 54.5 245 573 149 57.0 225 604
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 10°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
25.0 0 245 85.5 249 971 245 87.5 249 987 245 88.5 249 995 245 89.2 249 1000
21.0 20 245 88.0 257 974 245 89.9 257 987 245 91.0 257 997 245 91.2 257 1007
17.1 40 246 90.4 265 976 246 92.5 265 994 246 93.6 265 1003 246 93.9 265 1014
13.1 60 246 92.9 273 984 246 95.1 273 1007 246 96.2 273 1012 246 96.9 273 1020
9.2 80 246 95.5 281 991 246 97.8 281 1020 245 97.8 280 1020 244 97.7 279 1020
5.2 100 241 93.2 284 970 238 93.0 280 968 236 92.8 278 967 235 92.7 277 966
1.2 120 232 88.1 282 916 228 87.8 277 914 226 87.6 275 912 225 87.5 273 911
-2.7 140 222 82.1 277 853 217 81.6 271 850 213 81.4 267 848 211 81.2 265 846
-6.7 160 211 76.6 272 797 204 76.0 263 792 199 75.7 258 790 196 75.4 254 787
-10.7 180 198 71.3 265 743 187 70.4 251 736 178 69.7 239 731 166 68.8 222 724
-14.6 200 182 65.9 252 689 158 65.5 219 691 159 68.6 220 724 160 71.2 222 753
-18.6 220 155 61.3 222 646 156 68.1 224 724 159 70.9 228 757 - - - -
-22.5 240 150 62.4 223 664 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-24.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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Table 5

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 81.2 253 945 245 82.4 253 954 245 83.7 253 965 245 85.3 253 977
31.0 20 245 83.6 261 942 245 84.8 261 953 245 86.2 261 964 245 87.8 261 978
27.1 40 246 86.0 269 945 246 87.2 269 956 246 88.6 269 969 246 90.2 269 983
23.1 60 246 88.4 278 953 246 89.7 278 964 246 91.1 278 977 245 92.3 277 987
19.2 80 244 88.8 284 943 243 88.7 282 942 241 88.6 280 941 238 88.4 277 940
15.2 100 237 84.6 285 895 236 84.5 282 894 234 84.3 280 893 231 84.2 277 892
11.2 120 231 80.5 285 849 229 80.4 282 848 226 80.2 279 847 223 80.0 276 846
7.3 140 223 75.7 284 798 220 75.6 281 797 217 75.4 277 795 213 75.1 272 793
3.3 160 215 71.4 284 751 212 71.1 279 749 208 70.8 274 747 203 70.4 268 744
-0.7 180 207 66.9 282 704 203 66.6 277 702 198 66.2 270 699 192 65.7 261 695
-4.6 200 199 62.6 280 659 194 62.2 273 656 187 61.7 264 652 177 61.0 250 647
-8.6 220 191 58.8 278 619 183 57.6 266 608 173 56.6 252 600 152 56.4 222 602
-12.5 240 180 53.5 271 565 169 52.7 255 559 149 52.2 226 557 144 56.7 219 607
-14.5 250 176 51.5 270 544 161 50.5 247 536 146 51.9 224 555 144 57.7 223 621
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 20°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
35.0 0 245 87.1 253 991 245 89.1 253 1008 245 90.2 253 1017 245 90.8 253 1023
31.0 20 245 89.6 261 994 245 91.6 261 1010 245 92.7 261 1021 245 93.4 261 1026
27.1 40 246 92.1 269 999 246 94.1 269 999 246 95.3 269 1004 246 96.0 269 1006
23.1 60 243 92.5 275 989 241 92.3 271 988 239 92.2 270 987 238 92.1 268 986
19.2 80 236 88.2 274 939 232 88.0 270 937 230 87.9 268 937 229 87.8 266 936
15.2 100 228 84.0 273 890 223 83.7 268 889 221 83.6 265 888 219 83.5 263 887
11.2 120 219 79.8 271 844 214 79.5 264 842 211 79.3 261 841 209 79.2 258 840
7.3 140 208 74.8 266 791 201 74.3 257 788 197 74.0 251 786 193 73.7 247 784
3.3 160 196 69.9 259 740 185 69.1 245 735 176 68.5 232 730 160 67.6 211 723
-0.7 180 181 65.0 247 690 158 64.8 215 692 158 67.8 216 722 160 69.8 219 743
-4.6 200 155 60.8 219 649 156 66.6 220 710 159 70.2 224 750 160 72.3 226 774
-8.6 220 150 61.7 220 659 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-12.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-14.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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CHAPTER 5 5.8-15
FLIGHT PLANNING
SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 6

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 30°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 82.7 257 964 245 83.9 257 974 245 85.2 257 985 245 86.8 257 998
41.0 20 245 85.1 265 963 245 86.3 265 974 245 87.7 265 986 244 88.2 264 990
37.1 40 243 84.9 271 946 241 84.9 269 945 240 84.8 267 945 237 84.7 264 944
33.1 60 237 81.3 272 898 235 81.2 270 897 233 81.1 267 897 230 81.0 264 896
29.2 80 231 77.8 273 854 228 77.7 270 853 226 77.6 267 853 223 77.5 264 852
25.2 100 224 74.5 274 813 222 74.4 271 812 219 74.3 267 811 216 74.1 263 810
21.2 120 218 71.3 274 773 215 71.1 271 771 212 71.0 267 770 208 70.7 261 769
17.3 140 210 66.9 273 723 207 66.7 268 722 202 66.4 263 720 197 66.1 256 718
13.3 160 203 63.3 272 682 199 63.0 267 680 193 62.8 260 679 186 62.4 250 677
9.3 180 196 60.0 272 645 190 59.8 264 643 184 59.4 255 641 174 59.0 241 639
5.4 200 188 56.8 270 609 181 56.3 260 606 172 55.8 247 602 152 55.7 218 604
1.4 220 179 52.4 266 563 168 51.7 249 558 149 51.5 221 558 144 56.1 215 606
-2.5 240 174 48.1 267 518 146 47.5 226 516 138 51.5 213 558 144 58.2 223 631
-4.5 250 160 44.5 251 482 142 47.0 223 509 138 52.0 217 563 - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 30°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
45.0 0 245 88.6 257 1013 245 90.6 257 1030 245 91.4 257 1037 244 91.4 256 1037
41.0 20 242 88.1 261 990 239 88.0 258 989 237 87.9 257 988 236 87.9 256 988
37.1 40 235 84.5 261 943 231 84.3 258 942 229 84.3 256 941 228 84.2 254 940
33.1 60 227 80.8 261 895 223 80.6 256 893 221 80.5 253 893 219 80.5 252 892
29.2 80 219 77.3 259 851 215 77.1 254 849 212 76.9 250 848 210 76.8 248 848
25.2 100 211 73.9 258 809 205 73.6 250 807 201 73.4 246 806 199 73.3 243 805
21.2 120 202 70.5 254 767 194 70.0 244 764 188 69.8 238 763 184 69.5 232 761
17.3 140 189 65.7 246 715 175 65.0 228 710 159 64.9 207 713 160 66.7 208 729
13.3 160 174 61.9 234 673 157 63.9 211 695 158 67.0 213 725 160 69.0 215 745
9.3 180 154 59.8 215 649 156 65.8 217 710 158 69.3 220 746 160 71.4 223 768
5.4 200 150 61.0 216 658 156 68.1 224 735 159 73.6 228 797 - - - -
1.4 220 150 63.1 224 683 - - - - - - - - - - - -
-2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-4.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

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5.8-16 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION

Table 7

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 35°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 245 83.4 260 975 245 84.5 259 983 244 84.9 258 986 242 84.8 256 985
46.0 20 241 81.8 263 940 239 81.7 261 939 238 81.6 259 939 235 81.5 257 938
42.1 40 235 78.7 264 895 233 78.6 262 894 231 78.5 260 894 229 78.4 257 893
38.1 60 229 75.5 265 851 227 75.4 263 851 225 75.3 260 850 222 75.1 256 849
34.2 80 223 72.3 266 810 221 72.2 263 809 218 72.1 260 808 214 71.9 256 807
30.2 100 217 69.3 267 770 214 69.2 264 769 211 69.0 260 768 207 68.8 254 767
26.2 120 211 66.3 268 732 207 66.1 263 731 204 65.9 258 730 198 65.7 252 728
22.3 140 203 62.2 266 686 199 62.0 261 684 194 61.8 254 683 187 61.4 245 680
18.3 160 196 58.9 265 647 191 58.7 258 645 184 58.4 250 643 174 58.0 236 640
14.3 180 189 55.9 264 611 182 55.6 255 609 174 55.3 243 607 152 54.7 214 604
10.4 200 181 53.1 263 578 173 52.8 250 576 159 52.3 231 573 148 55.2 215 603
6.4 220 174 49.6 261 540 157 48.7 236 533 144 50.7 216 554 144 56.7 217 616
2.5 240 157 43.2 244 475 141 46.6 220 510 138 52.4 215 571 144 59.0 225 643
0.5 250 130 39.3 207 437 133 45.8 211 502 138 52.5 219 573 - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt

Single Engine Cruise Data ISA + 35°C 1020 RPM DS8400/752

MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg


OAT TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS KIAS KTAS
[°C] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h] [%] [kg/h]
50.0 0 239 84.7 254 984 236 84.5 250 983 235 84.4 249 983 234 84.4 248 982
46.0 20 233 81.4 254 937 229 81.3 250 936 227 81.2 248 936 226 81.2 246 935
42.1 40 225 78.2 253 892 222 78.1 249 891 219 78.0 246 890 218 77.9 245 890
38.1 60 218 75.0 252 848 213 74.8 247 846 210 74.6 243 845 208 74.5 241 845
34.2 80 210 71.7 250 806 204 71.4 243 803 200 71.2 238 802 197 71.1 235 801
30.2 100 201 68.6 248 766 193 68.2 238 763 188 68.0 231 762 184 67.9 226 761
26.2 120 191 65.4 243 726 177 64.1 225 717 159 63.4 202 712 160 65.2 203 728
22.3 140 175 60.9 230 677 157 62.4 206 692 158 65.4 208 721 160 67.4 210 739
18.3 160 154 58.4 209 646 155 64.3 211 702 158 67.7 215 736 160 70.8 217 767
14.3 180 150 59.6 211 651 156 66.5 219 721 158 70.0 222 758 160 72.1 225 781
10.4 200 150 61.6 218 669 156 68.8 226 747 - - - - - - - -
6.4 220 150 63.8 226 694 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2.5 240 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.5 250 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Corrections for ICE PROTECTION Systems "On":
IAS = minus 2 kt
TAS = minus 4 kt
.

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CHAPTER 5 5.9-1
FLIGHT PLANNING
ALTERNATE PLANNING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.9 ALTERNATE PLANNING

5.9.1 General

Conditions:

• MINIMUM FUEL for ALTERNATE: 400 kg (90 NM) (Recommendation)


• Data include 2 min and 22 kg approach and landing allowance
• Data also include 2 min and 44 kg for missed approach allowance

5.9.2 Alternate Planning Table

Climb Type II, Long Range Cruise, Descent Type II


50 kt Tailwind 0 kt Wind 50 kt Headwind
SAD TIME FUEL TIME FUEL TIME FUEL
FL
[NM] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg] [h:min] [kg]
50 40 0:15 249 0:18 288 0:21 346
75 80 0:21 333 0:25 386 0:30 466
100 160 0:27 411 0:31 469 0:37 553
ISA - 20oC

125 180 0:32 477 0:37 544 0:44 642


150 200 0:36 542 0:42 618 0:51 729
175 220 0:41 605 0:48 689 0:58 811
200 240 0:46 666 0:53 758 1:03 889
225 240 0:50 723 0:58 825 1:10 971
250 240 0:55 780 1:04 892 1:16 1053
50 40 0:15 250 0:17 287 0:21 343
75 80 0:21 333 0:24 385 0:29 463
100 150 0:26 412 0:30 471 0:36 554
125 160 0:31 480 0:35 549 0:42 648
ISA

150 180 0:35 544 0:41 622 0:49 734


175 200 0:40 607 0:46 693 0:55 816
200 220 0:45 670 0:52 764 1:02 897
225 220 0:49 729 0:57 833 1:08 982
250 220 0:54 789 1:02 903 1:15 1067
50 40 0:15 249 0:17 286 0:20 341
75 80 0:21 333 0:24 384 0:28 459
100 140 0:26 411 0:30 471 0:35 556
ISA + 20oC

125 150 0:30 482 0:35 552 0:42 653


150 170 0:35 548 0:40 627 0:48 740
175 180 0:40 612 0:46 701 0:54 828
200 200 0:44 675 0:51 772 1:01 910
225 200 0:49 738 0:56 846 1:07 999
250 210 0:53 799 1:01 916 1:13 1082

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CHAPTER 5 5.10-1
FLIGHT PLANNING
HOLDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

5.10 HOLDING
(NORMAL CONDITIONS / FLAPS 0°)

5.10.1 General

Conditions:

• MINIMUM FUEL for 30 min HOLDING = 400 kg


(Recommendation)

NOTE: Propeller rotation speed is 850 RPM (all engines).

5.10.2 Holding Tables

• Fuel Flow is for both engines

Tables 1a to 1g – show Holding data at Maximum Endurance for ISA - 20°C to ISA + 35°C conditions and
with ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”

Tables 2a to 2g – show Holding data in icing at Maximum Endurance with the IAS increased to 190 KIAS
(minimum speed in icing) and with ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”

NOTE: Some areas of the Holding Tables show fuel flow discontinuities versus speed and / or aircraft
mass.
This is an engine characteristic and is caused by the HBOV (Handling Bleed-Off Valves) being
activated at low speeds and / or low torque requirement, in order to provide adequate com-
pressor surge margin.
Since Holding (Maximum Endurance Speed) is at low speed by definition, some combinations
of low speed, low altitude and low mass will trigger the HBOV, causing a sudden fuel flow
increase (or Specific Air Range decrease).

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5.10-2 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 HOLDING

Table 1a. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
-5.0 0 125 14.3 121 740 131 16.1 126 774 137 18.1 132 809 143 20.1 138 845
-9.0 20 125 14.5 124 710 131 16.3 130 744 137 18.4 136 780 143 20.5 142 814
-12.9 40 125 14.7 128 683 131 16.6 134 717 137 18.7 140 751 143 20.8 146 704
-16.9 60 125 14.9 132 657 131 16.9 138 690 137 19.1 144 724 144 21.3 151 684
-20.8 80 125 15.2 136 631 131 17.3 142 664 137 19.6 149 702 143 21.8 155 663
-24.8 100 125 15.5 140 606 131 17.7 146 643 137 20.0 153 682 143 22.5 160 647
-28.8 120 125 15.8 144 585 131 18.1 151 623 137 20.5 158 663 143 22.9 165 627
-32.7 140 125 16.2 149 567 131 18.5 156 606 137 21.1 163 646 144 23.5 171 611
-36.7 160 126 16.6 154 550 131 19.0 161 589 138 21.7 169 578 144 24.2 176 596
-40.7 180 126 17.0 159 535 131 19.6 166 528 138 22.1 174 562 144 25.0 182 583
-44.6 200 125 17.5 164 521 132 20.2 172 515 138 22.8 180 535 144 25.8 188 570
-48.6 220 126 18.1 170 468 132 20.6 178 501 138 23.5 186 521 144 26.6 194 558
-52.5 240 126 18.7 176 457 132 21.3 184 489 138 24.3 193 510 144 27.5 201 546
-54.5 250 126 18.8 179 450 132 21.7 187 482 138 24.8 196 505 145 28.0 205 543
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
-5.0 0 149 22.3 144 860 154 24.3 149 819 158 25.5 152 836 159 26.2 153 847
-9.0 20 149 22.6 148 760 155 24.9 154 795 157 26.1 156 812 159 26.8 158 822
-12.9 40 149 23.1 152 738 155 25.5 158 772 158 26.7 161 790 159 27.5 162 800
-16.9 60 149 23.6 157 717 155 26.1 163 752 158 27.4 166 769 159 28.2 167 779
-20.8 80 150 24.2 162 697 155 26.8 168 732 158 28.2 171 749 159 28.9 172 760
-24.8 100 150 24.9 167 679 155 27.6 173 714 158 29.0 176 732 160 29.8 178 743
-28.8 120 149 25.6 172 662 155 28.4 178 698 158 29.8 182 716 160 30.7 184 727
-32.7 140 150 26.3 178 646 155 29.2 184 683 159 30.7 188 703 159 31.6 189 714
-36.7 160 149 27.1 183 633 155 30.1 190 670 159 31.7 194 689 160 32.6 196 699
-40.7 180 150 28.0 189 620 155 31.1 196 656 158 32.7 200 674 160 33.6 202 685
-44.6 200 150 28.9 196 607 156 32.1 203 642 159 33.7 207 661 160 34.7 209 674
-48.6 220 150 29.8 202 593 156 33.2 210 635 159 34.9 214 658 161 36.0 216 671
-52.5 240 150 30.8 209 588 156 34.4 217 634 159 36.2 221 657 160 37.3 223 671
-54.5 250 151 31.4 213 587 156 35.0 221 634 159 36.9 225 659 161 38.0 227 673
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

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CHAPTER 5 5.10-3
FLIGHT PLANNING
HOLDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1b. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
5.0 0 125 14.4 123 745 130 16.2 128 780 137 18.2 135 817 144 20.3 141 855
1.0 20 125 14.6 126 716 131 16.5 132 752 137 18.5 139 789 143 20.7 145 825
-2.9 40 125 14.8 130 689 131 16.8 136 725 137 18.9 143 761 143 21.2 149 797
-6.9 60 125 15.0 134 664 131 17.1 140 698 137 19.4 147 734 144 21.7 154 775
-10.8 80 125 15.3 138 638 131 17.5 145 673 138 19.8 152 713 143 22.3 158 753
-14.8 100 125 15.6 143 614 131 17.9 149 652 137 20.3 156 693 143 22.9 163 734
-18.8 120 125 16.0 147 594 131 18.3 154 633 137 20.8 161 674 144 23.5 169 639
-22.7 140 125 16.4 152 576 131 18.8 159 616 138 21.4 167 658 144 24.0 174 621
-26.7 160 125 16.8 157 559 131 19.3 164 601 138 22.1 172 589 144 24.7 180 607
-30.7 180 125 17.3 162 545 132 19.9 170 586 138 22.6 178 572 144 25.5 186 596
-34.6 200 126 17.8 168 532 131 20.6 175 525 138 23.3 184 547 144 26.3 192 583
-38.6 220 126 18.4 174 519 131 21.1 181 512 138 24.1 190 533 144 27.2 199 571
-42.5 240 126 19.1 180 466 132 21.8 188 501 138 24.9 197 523 145 28.2 206 560
-44.5 250 126 19.2 183 459 132 22.2 191 494 138 25.4 200 518 144 28.7 209 557
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
5.0 0 149 22.6 146 870 155 24.9 152 832 158 25.8 155 847 159 26.5 156 858
1.0 20 149 22.9 151 770 154 25.2 156 805 157 26.5 159 823 159 27.2 161 834
-2.9 40 149 23.4 155 748 155 25.9 161 783 158 27.1 164 801 159 27.9 166 812
-6.9 60 149 24.0 160 727 155 26.5 166 763 158 27.9 169 781 160 28.6 171 792
-10.8 80 149 24.6 165 707 155 27.3 171 744 158 28.6 174 762 159 29.4 176 772
-14.8 100 149 25.3 170 689 155 28.1 176 726 158 29.5 180 745 159 30.3 181 756
-18.8 120 150 26.0 176 673 155 28.9 182 710 158 30.4 185 730 159 31.3 187 741
-22.7 140 149 26.8 181 658 155 29.8 188 698 158 31.3 191 718 159 32.2 193 729
-26.7 160 150 27.7 187 646 155 30.8 194 685 159 32.3 198 704 160 33.3 200 716
-30.7 180 150 28.6 193 633 156 31.8 201 672 158 33.4 204 691 160 34.4 206 702
-34.6 200 150 29.5 200 621 156 32.8 208 659 158 34.6 211 679 160 35.6 213 691
-38.6 220 150 30.5 207 609 156 34.0 215 652 158 35.8 218 676 161 36.9 221 690
-42.5 240 150 31.6 214 604 156 35.3 222 652 159 37.1 226 678 160 38.2 228 692
-44.5 250 151 32.2 218 604 156 35.9 226 654 159 37.8 230 679 161 38.9 232 694
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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5.10-4 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 HOLDING

Table 1c. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
15.0 0 125 14.4 125 752 131 16.3 131 788 137 18.4 137 826 143 20.5 143 863
11.0 20 125 14.6 129 723 131 16.6 135 760 137 18.7 141 797 143 21.0 147 834
7.1 40 125 14.9 133 696 131 16.9 139 733 137 19.1 145 769 143 21.5 152 807
3.1 60 125 15.2 137 671 131 17.3 143 707 137 19.6 150 744 143 22.0 156 785
-0.8 80 125 15.5 141 646 131 17.7 147 682 138 20.1 155 723 143 22.6 161 765
-4.8 100 126 15.8 146 623 131 18.1 152 661 138 20.6 160 703 143 23.2 166 747
-8.8 120 125 16.2 150 603 131 18.6 157 643 138 21.2 165 686 144 23.9 172 730
-12.7 140 125 16.6 155 585 131 19.1 162 626 138 21.8 170 670 144 24.7 178 635
-16.7 160 125 17.1 160 569 131 19.7 167 611 138 22.5 176 655 143 25.2 183 619
-20.7 180 126 17.6 166 555 131 20.3 173 597 138 23.3 182 587 144 26.0 190 609
-24.6 200 125 18.2 171 542 131 21.0 179 536 138 23.8 188 559 144 26.9 196 596
-28.6 220 126 18.8 177 530 131 21.7 185 527 138 24.6 194 546 144 27.8 203 586
-32.5 240 126 19.5 184 477 132 22.3 192 513 138 25.5 201 537 144 28.8 210 575
-34.5 250 126 19.8 187 473 132 22.7 195 507 138 25.9 205 531 145 29.4 214 573
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
15.0 0 149 22.8 149 901 155 25.2 155 919 157 26.4 157 940 159 27.1 159 873
11.0 20 149 23.4 153 873 154 25.6 159 816 157 26.8 162 835 159 27.6 164 845
7.1 40 149 23.9 158 850 155 26.2 164 795 158 27.5 167 813 159 28.3 169 825
3.1 60 149 24.6 163 741 155 27.0 169 775 158 28.3 172 794 159 29.1 174 805
-0.8 80 149 25.0 168 718 155 27.7 174 757 158 29.1 178 776 159 29.9 179 787
-4.8 100 149 25.7 173 701 155 28.5 180 739 158 30.0 183 759 159 30.9 185 770
-8.8 120 150 26.5 179 685 155 29.5 186 724 158 31.0 189 745 160 31.9 191 757
-12.7 140 150 27.3 185 671 156 30.4 192 713 158 32.0 195 734 160 32.9 197 746
-16.7 160 150 28.2 191 660 155 31.4 198 701 159 33.0 202 721 160 34.0 204 733
-20.7 180 150 29.2 197 648 156 32.4 205 689 158 34.1 208 709 160 35.1 210 720
-24.6 200 150 30.2 204 637 156 33.6 212 676 159 35.4 216 697 160 36.4 218 709
-28.6 220 150 31.2 211 625 156 34.8 219 670 159 36.7 223 694 160 37.7 225 709
-32.5 240 151 32.4 219 621 156 36.1 227 670 159 38.1 231 698 161 39.2 233 714
-34.5 250 150 33.0 222 621 156 36.9 231 674 159 38.8 235 700 161 39.9 237 715
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.10-5
FLIGHT PLANNING
HOLDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1d. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
25.0 0 125 14.5 127 757 131 16.4 133 795 137 18.5 139 834 144 20.7 146 873
21.0 20 125 14.7 131 729 131 16.7 137 767 137 18.9 144 806 143 21.2 150 845
17.1 40 125 15.0 135 703 131 17.1 141 741 137 19.4 148 779 144 21.8 155 819
13.1 60 125 15.3 139 678 131 17.5 146 715 138 19.8 153 754 143 22.3 159 797
9.2 80 126 15.6 144 654 131 17.9 150 691 137 20.4 157 733 143 22.9 164 777
5.2 100 125 16.0 148 631 131 18.4 155 671 137 20.9 162 714 144 23.6 170 760
1.2 120 125 16.4 153 611 131 18.9 160 653 138 21.5 168 698 143 24.3 175 744
-2.7 140 125 16.9 158 594 131 19.4 165 637 137 22.2 173 683 144 25.1 181 667
-6.7 160 125 17.4 163 579 131 20.1 171 623 138 22.9 179 669 144 25.7 187 632
-10.7 180 126 17.9 169 565 131 20.7 176 610 138 23.7 185 600 144 26.5 193 623
-14.6 200 126 18.5 175 552 132 21.4 183 599 138 24.3 192 572 144 27.5 200 611
-18.6 220 126 19.2 181 542 132 22.2 189 539 138 25.1 198 560 144 28.5 207 601
-22.5 240 126 19.9 187 535 132 22.8 196 527 138 26.1 205 550 144 29.5 214 591
-24.5 250 126 20.2 191 484 132 23.2 199 520 138 26.6 209 545 144 30.1 218 588
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
25.0 0 149 23.1 152 913 154 25.5 157 930 157 26.8 160 953 159 27.5 162 966
21.0 20 149 23.7 156 885 155 26.2 162 831 158 27.2 165 847 158 28.0 166 859
17.1 40 149 24.3 161 863 155 26.9 167 811 158 28.0 170 826 159 28.7 172 838
13.1 60 149 24.9 166 752 155 27.4 172 788 157 28.8 175 808 159 29.6 177 819
9.2 80 149 25.4 171 731 155 28.2 178 770 158 29.6 181 790 159 30.5 182 801
5.2 100 149 26.1 176 714 155 29.1 183 753 157 30.6 186 773 159 31.4 188 785
1.2 120 149 27.0 182 698 155 30.0 189 738 158 31.6 192 760 159 32.5 194 773
-2.7 140 149 27.9 188 685 155 31.0 195 728 158 32.6 199 749 160 33.5 201 762
-6.7 160 150 28.8 195 675 156 32.0 202 717 159 33.7 206 737 160 34.7 208 750
-10.7 180 150 29.8 201 663 156 33.2 209 705 158 34.9 212 726 160 35.9 215 738
-14.6 200 150 30.8 208 652 156 34.4 216 694 159 36.2 220 715 160 37.2 222 728
-18.6 220 151 32.0 216 642 156 35.6 224 688 159 37.5 228 714 161 38.6 230 729
-22.5 240 150 33.2 223 638 157 37.0 232 691 159 39.0 236 719 161 40.1 238 735
-24.5 250 150 33.8 227 639 157 37.7 236 694 159 39.7 240 722 161 40.9 242 738
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.10-6 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 HOLDING

Table 1e. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
35.0 0 125 14.6 129 764 131 16.6 135 803 137 18.7 142 844 143 21.0 148 885
31.0 20 125 14.8 133 736 130 16.9 139 776 137 19.1 146 816 143 21.5 152 857
27.1 40 125 15.1 137 710 131 17.3 144 750 137 19.6 150 790 143 22.1 157 831
23.1 60 125 15.5 142 686 131 17.7 148 724 137 20.1 155 765 143 22.6 162 811
19.2 80 125 15.8 146 662 131 18.1 153 701 137 20.7 160 745 143 23.3 167 791
15.2 100 125 16.2 151 640 131 18.6 158 682 137 21.3 165 727 144 24.0 173 774
11.2 120 126 16.7 156 621 131 19.2 163 664 138 21.9 171 711 143 24.7 178 759
7.3 140 125 17.2 161 604 131 19.8 168 649 137 22.6 176 696 144 25.6 184 746
3.3 160 125 17.7 166 589 131 20.4 174 635 137 23.3 182 684 143 26.4 190 649
-0.7 180 126 18.3 172 576 131 21.1 180 623 138 24.1 189 613 144 27.1 197 636
-4.6 200 126 18.9 178 564 131 21.8 186 613 138 24.8 195 601 144 28.0 204 626
-8.6 220 126 19.6 184 555 132 22.6 193 551 138 25.7 202 573 144 29.1 211 616
-12.5 240 126 20.3 191 548 132 23.3 200 540 138 26.7 209 564 145 30.2 219 607
-14.5 250 126 20.7 194 496 132 23.7 203 534 138 27.2 213 559 145 30.8 223 605
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
35.0 0 149 23.4 154 926 155 25.8 160 943 158 27.1 163 967 159 27.9 164 980
31.0 20 149 24.0 159 899 155 26.6 165 922 158 27.8 168 944 159 28.6 169 875
27.1 40 149 24.6 164 877 155 27.3 170 901 158 28.6 173 843 159 29.2 174 851
23.1 60 149 25.3 169 856 155 27.8 175 801 157 29.2 178 821 159 30.1 180 833
19.2 80 149 26.1 174 746 155 28.7 181 783 158 30.1 184 804 160 31.0 186 815
15.2 100 150 26.6 180 726 155 29.6 186 767 158 31.1 190 787 160 32.0 192 800
11.2 120 150 27.5 186 711 156 30.6 193 753 158 32.1 196 776 160 33.1 198 789
7.3 140 150 28.4 192 699 155 31.6 199 744 158 33.2 202 766 159 34.2 204 779
3.3 160 150 29.4 198 690 156 32.7 206 734 158 34.4 209 755 160 35.4 211 768
-0.7 180 150 30.4 205 679 156 33.9 213 723 158 35.6 216 744 160 36.7 219 757
-4.6 200 150 31.5 212 669 156 35.1 220 712 159 37.0 224 735 160 38.0 226 748
-8.6 220 150 32.7 220 660 156 36.4 228 707 159 38.4 232 734 160 39.5 234 750
-12.5 240 151 33.9 228 656 156 37.9 236 711 159 39.9 240 741 161 41.0 243 758
-14.5 250 151 34.6 232 657 156 38.6 240 715 159 40.6 245 744 161 41.8 247 761
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.10-7
FLIGHT PLANNING
HOLDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 1f. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
45.0 0 125 14.7 131 772 130 16.7 137 812 137 18.9 144 854 143 21.2 150 897
41.0 20 125 15.0 135 745 131 17.1 142 785 137 19.3 148 827 143 21.8 155 870
37.1 40 125 15.3 140 719 131 17.5 146 760 137 19.8 153 801 143 22.3 160 845
33.1 60 125 15.6 144 695 130 17.9 150 735 137 20.4 158 777 143 23.0 165 824
29.2 80 126 16.0 149 671 131 18.4 155 712 137 21.0 163 758 143 23.6 170 805
25.2 100 125 16.4 153 649 131 18.9 160 694 137 21.6 168 740 144 24.4 176 789
21.2 120 125 16.9 158 631 131 19.5 166 676 138 22.2 174 725 143 25.2 181 775
17.3 140 126 17.4 164 615 131 20.1 171 661 138 23.0 180 711 144 26.0 188 762
13.3 160 125 18.0 169 601 131 20.8 177 648 138 23.8 186 699 144 26.9 194 662
9.3 180 125 18.6 175 588 131 21.5 183 637 138 24.6 192 690 144 27.6 200 650
5.4 200 125 19.2 181 577 132 22.3 190 628 138 25.3 199 616 144 28.6 208 641
1.4 220 126 19.9 188 568 131 23.1 196 564 138 26.2 206 587 144 29.7 215 631
-2.5 240 126 20.7 195 563 131 23.8 203 554 138 27.2 213 578 145 30.9 223 624
-4.5 250 126 21.1 198 508 132 24.2 207 548 138 27.8 217 575 145 31.4 227 622
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
45.0 0 148 23.7 156 939 154 26.2 162 958 157 27.5 165 982 159 28.3 167 996
41.0 20 149 24.3 161 914 154 26.9 167 937 157 28.2 170 960 159 29.0 172 974
37.1 40 149 25.0 166 892 155 27.7 173 917 158 29.1 176 856 159 29.9 177 869
33.1 60 150 25.7 172 872 155 28.5 178 818 157 29.7 181 835 159 30.6 183 847
29.2 80 149 26.5 177 855 155 29.1 184 797 158 30.6 187 818 159 31.5 189 830
25.2 100 150 27.3 183 743 155 30.1 190 781 158 31.7 193 803 159 32.6 195 816
21.2 120 150 28.0 189 724 155 31.1 196 769 158 32.7 199 792 159 33.7 201 806
17.3 140 150 28.9 195 713 155 32.2 202 760 158 33.9 206 783 160 34.9 208 797
13.3 160 150 29.9 202 705 155 33.3 209 752 158 35.1 213 773 160 36.1 215 787
9.3 180 150 31.0 209 696 156 34.6 217 740 158 36.4 220 763 160 37.5 223 777
5.4 200 150 32.1 216 685 156 35.9 224 731 158 37.7 228 754 160 38.9 230 768
1.4 220 150 33.4 224 677 156 37.2 232 728 159 39.2 236 755 161 40.3 239 772
-2.5 240 151 34.7 232 674 156 38.7 241 733 159 40.7 245 763 160 41.5 247 775
-4.5 250 150 35.4 236 676 156 39.4 245 737 159 41.2 249 762 161 42.5 252 782
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.10-8 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 HOLDING

Table 1g. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
50.0 0 125 14.7 132 777 130 16.8 138 817 137 19.0 145 860 144 21.3 152 903
46.0 20 125 15.0 136 749 131 17.2 143 790 137 19.5 150 833 143 21.9 156 876
42.1 40 125 15.3 141 723 131 17.6 147 765 137 20.0 154 807 143 22.5 161 851
38.1 60 125 15.7 145 699 131 18.0 152 740 137 20.5 159 784 143 23.1 166 831
34.2 80 125 16.1 150 676 131 18.5 157 718 137 21.1 164 765 144 23.8 172 813
30.2 100 126 16.6 155 655 131 19.0 162 699 138 21.7 170 747 143 24.6 177 797
26.2 120 125 17.0 160 636 131 19.6 167 683 137 22.4 175 732 144 25.4 183 783
22.3 140 125 17.6 165 621 131 20.2 173 668 138 23.2 181 718 144 26.2 189 771
18.3 160 126 18.1 171 607 131 20.9 178 655 137 24.0 187 707 144 27.2 196 690
14.3 180 126 18.7 177 594 132 21.7 185 645 138 24.8 194 698 144 27.9 202 657
10.4 200 126 19.4 183 584 131 22.5 191 635 138 25.7 200 626 144 28.9 209 649
6.4 220 126 20.1 190 575 131 23.3 198 571 138 26.5 208 595 144 30.0 217 639
2.5 240 126 20.9 196 570 131 24.0 205 562 138 27.5 215 585 145 31.2 225 632
0.5 250 126 21.3 200 567 132 24.5 209 556 138 28.1 219 582 145 31.8 229 630
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “OFF”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
50.0 0 149 23.8 158 947 155 26.4 164 966 158 27.7 167 989 159 28.4 168 1004
46.0 20 149 24.5 163 921 155 27.1 169 944 158 28.4 172 968 159 29.3 173 982
42.1 40 149 25.1 168 900 155 27.9 174 925 157 29.3 177 950 159 30.1 179 876
38.1 60 149 25.9 173 880 155 28.8 180 825 158 29.9 183 842 159 30.8 184 855
34.2 80 149 26.7 178 864 155 29.4 185 804 157 30.9 188 826 159 31.8 190 838
30.2 100 149 27.5 184 749 155 30.3 191 788 158 31.9 195 811 160 32.9 197 824
26.2 120 149 28.2 190 731 156 31.4 198 777 158 33.0 201 801 159 34.0 203 815
22.3 140 150 29.2 197 720 155 32.5 204 768 158 34.2 208 792 160 35.2 210 806
18.3 160 150 30.2 204 713 155 33.7 211 760 158 35.4 215 782 160 36.5 217 796
14.3 180 150 31.3 211 704 155 34.9 218 749 158 36.8 222 772 160 37.8 225 787
10.4 200 150 32.5 218 694 156 36.2 226 741 158 38.1 230 765 160 39.2 232 778
6.4 220 150 33.7 226 686 156 37.6 234 737 159 39.6 238 766 161 40.4 241 777
2.5 240 150 35.0 234 684 156 38.8 243 738 159 41.0 247 772 161 42.5 250 795
0.5 250 150 35.7 238 686 156 39.7 247 746
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

METRIC DHC-8 Series 400 AOM

Print Date: 2021-05-03


CHAPTER 5 5.10-9
FLIGHT PLANNING
HOLDING [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Table 2a. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
-5.0 0 190 23.3 183 874 190 24.2 183 887 190 25.0 183 827 190 26.0 183 843
-9.0 20 190 23.6 189 775 190 24.4 189 787 190 25.4 189 802 190 26.6 189 818
-12.9 40 190 24.1 194 752 190 25.0 194 764 190 26.0 194 779 190 27.2 194 795
-16.9 60 190 24.6 200 729 190 25.6 200 743 190 26.6 200 757 190 27.8 200 774
-20.8 80 190 25.2 206 709 190 26.2 206 722 190 27.3 206 737 190 28.5 206 753
-24.8 100 191 25.8 213 690 191 26.8 213 703 191 28.0 213 718 191 29.3 213 735
-28.8 120 191 26.4 219 670 191 27.4 219 684 191 28.6 219 699 191 30.0 219 716
-32.7 140 191 27.1 226 655 191 28.2 226 669 191 29.4 226 685 191 30.9 226 703
-36.7 160 190 27.7 232 639 190 28.8 232 654 190 30.1 232 670 190 31.6 232 688
-40.7 180 191 28.6 240 628 191 29.8 240 641 191 31.1 240 657 191 32.6 240 675
-44.6 200 191 29.5 248 614 191 30.7 248 628 191 32.1 248 644 191 33.6 248 661
-48.6 220 190 30.1 255 598 190 31.4 255 612 190 32.8 255 629 190 34.5 255 649
-52.5 240 191 31.1 264 588 191 32.4 264 604 191 33.9 264 624 191 35.6 264 646
-54.5 250 191 31.6 269 586 191 33.0 269 603 191 34.5 269 623 191 36.3 269 648
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
-5.0 0 190 27.2 183 861 190 28.6 183 881 190 29.4 183 892 190 29.8 183 898
-9.0 20 190 27.9 189 836 190 29.3 189 856 190 30.1 189 867 190 30.5 189 874
-12.9 40 190 28.5 194 813 190 30.0 194 834 190 30.8 194 845 190 31.3 194 851
-16.9 60 190 29.2 200 792 190 30.8 200 812 190 31.6 200 823 190 32.1 200 830
-20.8 80 190 30.0 206 772 190 31.6 206 792 190 32.4 206 803 190 32.9 206 810
-24.8 100 191 30.8 213 754 191 32.4 213 774 191 33.3 213 786 191 33.9 213 793
-28.8 120 191 31.5 219 737 191 33.3 219 759 191 34.2 219 772 191 34.7 219 779
-32.7 140 191 32.5 226 724 191 34.3 226 746 191 35.2 226 757 191 35.8 226 765
-36.7 160 190 33.3 232 709 190 35.2 232 730 190 36.2 232 742 190 36.8 232 749
-40.7 180 191 34.4 240 695 191 36.3 240 716 191 37.3 240 727 191 38.0 240 734
-44.6 200 191 35.4 248 681 191 37.4 248 706 191 38.5 248 720 191 39.2 248 728
-48.6 220 190 36.3 255 673 190 38.5 255 700 190 39.6 255 715 190 40.3 255 725
-52.5 240 191 37.6 264 673 191 39.8 264 703 191 41.0 264 719 191 41.7 264 728
-54.5 250 191 38.3 269 675 191 40.6 269 705 191 41.8 269 720 191 42.5 269 730
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

AOM DHC-8 Series 400 METRIC

Print Date: 2021-05-03


5.10-10 CHAPTER 5
FLIGHT PLANNING
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 HOLDING

Table 2b. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
5.0 0 190 23.5 187 883 190 24.4 187 898 190 25.4 187 914 190 26.5 187 934
1.0 20 190 24.0 192 856 190 24.8 192 797 190 25.7 192 811 190 26.9 192 828
-2.9 40 190 24.4 198 761 190 25.3 198 774 190 26.3 198 788 190 27.5 198 806
-6.9 60 190 25.0 204 740 190 25.9 204 752 190 27.0 204 767 190 28.2 204 785
-10.8 80 190 25.5 210 718 190 26.5 210 732 190 27.7 210 748 190 29.0 210 765
-14.8 100 191 26.2 217 700 191 27.2 217 714 191 28.4 217 729 191 29.7 217 747
-18.8 120 190 26.8 223 680 190 27.8 223 694 190 29.1 223 710 190 30.5 223 729
-22.7 140 190 27.6 230 665 190 28.7 230 680 190 30.0 230 698 190 31.4 230 717
-26.7 160 190 28.2 237 652 190 29.4 237 667 190 30.7 237 684 190 32.3 237 704
-30.7 180 191 29.2 245 641 191 30.4 245 655 191 31.7 245 671 191 33.3 245 691
-34.6 200 191 30.1 253 628 191 31.3 253 643 191 32.7 253 659 191 34.4 253 678
-38.6 220 191 30.8 261 613 191 32.0 261 628 191 33.5 261 645 191 35.2 261 666
-42.5 240 191 31.8 270 603 191 33.1 270 620 191 34.7 270 640 191 36.5 270 664
-44.5 250 191 32.3 275 601 191 33.7 275 620 191 35.3 275 641 191 37.2 275 667
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA - 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
5.0 0 190 27.6 187 872 190 29.0 187 893 190 29.7 187 904 190 30.2 187 910
1.0 20 190 28.2 192 847 190 29.7 192 868 190 30.5 192 879 190 30.9 192 886
-2.9 40 190 28.9 198 825 190 30.4 198 846 190 31.2 198 857 190 31.7 198 864
-6.9 60 190 29.6 204 804 190 31.2 204 825 190 32.1 204 836 190 32.6 204 843
-10.8 80 190 30.4 210 784 190 32.1 210 806 190 32.9 210 817 190 33.5 210 824
-14.8 100 191 31.3 217 766 191 33.0 217 788 191 33.9 217 801 191 34.4 217 808
-18.8 120 190 32.1 223 751 190 33.9 223 774 190 34.8 223 787 190 35.4 223 794
-22.7 140 190 33.1 230 739 190 34.9 230 762 190 35.9 230 774 190 36.5 230 782
-26.7 160 190 34.0 237 724 190 35.9 237 747 190 36.9 237 760 190 37.5 237 767
-30.7 180 191 35.1 245 712 191 37.1 245 733 191 38.2 245 746 191 38.8 245 753
-34.6 200 191 36.2 253 699 191 38.3 253 724 191 39.4 253 739 191 40.1 253 748
-38.6 220 191 37.2 261 692 191 39.4 261 720 191 40.6 261 737 191 41.3 261 746
-42.5 240 191 38.5 270 693 191 40.8 270 724 191 42.0 270 741 191 42.8 270 751
-44.5 250 191 39.3 275 696 191 41.6 275 726 191 42.8 275 743 191 43.6 275 753
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 2c. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
15.0 0
OAT above icing temperature range
11.0 20
7.1 40 191 24.9 202 843 191 25.8 202 859 191 26.7 202 800 191 27.9 202 817
3.1 60 191 25.4 208 751 191 26.3 208 764 191 27.3 208 778 191 28.6 208 797
-0.8 80 190 25.8 214 729 190 26.9 214 743 190 28.0 214 759 190 29.4 214 777
-4.8 100 191 26.5 221 711 191 27.6 221 725 191 28.8 221 741 191 30.2 221 759
-8.8 120 191 27.2 228 692 191 28.3 228 706 191 29.5 228 723 191 31.0 228 743
-12.7 140 191 28.0 235 677 191 29.2 235 694 191 30.5 235 712 191 32.0 235 733
-16.7 160 190 28.7 242 665 190 29.9 242 681 190 31.3 242 699 190 32.9 242 719
-20.7 180 191 29.7 250 655 191 30.9 250 670 191 32.4 250 687 191 34.0 250 708
-24.6 200 191 30.7 259 643 191 31.9 259 658 191 33.4 259 675 191 35.1 259 695
-28.6 220 190 31.4 266 628 190 32.7 266 644 190 34.3 266 662 190 36.0 266 683
-32.5 240 191 32.5 276 619 191 33.8 276 636 191 35.4 276 658 191 37.3 276 683
-34.5 250 191 33.1 281 618 191 34.5 281 636 191 36.1 281 659 191 38.0 281 686
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
15.0 0
OAT above icing temperature range
11.0 20
7.1 40 191 29.3 202 837 191 30.8 202 859 191 31.7 202 870 191 32.2 202 878
3.1 60 191 30.0 208 816 191 31.7 208 839 191 32.5 208 850 191 33.1 208 857
-0.8 80 190 30.9 214 797 190 32.6 214 819 190 33.5 214 831 190 34.0 214 839
-4.8 100 191 31.8 221 780 191 33.5 221 803 191 34.5 221 816 191 35.0 221 825
-8.8 120 191 32.6 228 766 191 34.5 228 790 191 35.4 228 804 191 36.0 228 811
-12.7 140 191 33.7 235 755 191 35.6 235 779 191 36.6 235 792 191 37.2 235 799
-16.7 160 190 34.7 242 741 190 36.6 242 765 190 37.7 242 778 190 38.3 242 786
-20.7 180 191 35.8 250 729 191 37.9 250 752 191 39.0 250 765 191 39.7 250 773
-24.6 200 191 37.0 259 717 191 39.1 259 743 191 40.3 259 759 191 41.0 259 768
-28.6 220 190 38.0 266 710 190 40.3 266 740 190 41.5 266 757 190 42.3 266 768
-32.5 240 191 39.4 276 713 191 41.8 276 746 191 43.0 276 763 191 43.8 276 773
-34.5 250 191 40.2 281 717 191 42.6 281 749 191 43.9 281 766 191 44.6 281 776
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 2d. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
25.0 0
21.0 20
OAT above icing temperature range
17.1 40
13.1 60
9.2 80 190 26.3 218 741 190 27.2 218 755 190 28.4 218 772 190 29.8 218 791
5.2 100 191 26.9 225 723 191 28.0 225 737 191 29.3 225 754 191 30.7 225 773
1.2 120 191 27.6 232 704 191 28.7 232 719 191 30.0 232 737 191 31.5 232 758
-2.7 140 191 28.5 240 691 191 29.7 240 708 191 31.0 240 727 191 32.6 240 748
-6.7 160 191 29.2 247 679 191 30.5 247 695 191 31.9 247 714 191 33.5 247 735
-10.7 180 191 30.3 255 669 191 31.5 255 686 191 33.0 255 703 191 34.7 255 723
-14.6 200 191 31.3 264 657 191 32.6 264 673 191 34.1 264 691 191 35.8 264 713
-18.6 220 191 32.0 272 644 191 33.4 272 660 191 35.0 272 679 191 36.8 272 701
-22.5 240 191 33.1 282 635 191 34.6 282 653 191 36.2 282 675 191 38.1 282 702
-24.5 250 191 33.8 287 634 191 35.2 287 654 191 36.9 287 678 191 38.9 287 706
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.85%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 10°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
25.0 0
21.0 20
OAT above icing temperature range
17.1 40
13.1 60
9.2 80 190 31.3 218 811 190 33.1 218 834 190 34.0 218 846 190 34.6 218 854
5.2 100 191 32.3 225 794 191 34.1 225 819 191 35.1 225 833 191 35.7 225 841
1.2 120 191 33.2 232 781 191 35.1 232 806 191 36.1 232 820 191 36.7 232 828
-2.7 140 191 34.3 240 771 191 36.3 240 797 191 37.3 240 810 191 38.0 240 817
-6.7 160 191 35.3 247 757 191 37.4 247 783 191 38.5 247 797 191 39.1 247 804
-10.7 180 191 36.6 255 747 191 38.7 255 772 191 39.8 255 785 191 40.5 255 793
-14.6 200 191 37.8 264 736 191 40.0 264 763 191 41.2 264 779 191 41.9 264 789
-18.6 220 191 38.9 272 729 191 41.2 272 761 191 42.5 272 780 191 43.2 272 791
-22.5 240 191 40.3 282 734 191 42.7 282 769 191 44.0 282 787 191 44.8 282 797
-24.5 250 191 41.1 287 738 191 43.6 287 772 191 44.9 287 790 191 45.7 287 801
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 2e. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
35.0 0
31.0 20
27.1 40
23.1 60 OAT above icing temperature range
19.2 80
15.2 100
11.2 120
7.3 140 191 29.0 244 704 191 30.2 244 722 191 31.6 244 742 191 33.2 244 763
3.3 160 190 29.8 251 693 190 31.0 251 710 190 32.5 251 729 190 34.1 251 752
-0.7 180 191 30.8 260 684 191 32.1 260 702 191 33.6 260 719 191 35.4 260 741
-4.6 200 191 31.9 269 672 191 33.2 269 689 191 34.8 269 709 191 36.6 269 731
-8.6 220 190 32.7 277 660 190 34.1 277 677 190 35.7 277 697 190 37.6 277 720
-12.5 240 191 33.8 287 652 191 35.3 287 671 191 37.0 287 694 191 39.0 287 723
-14.5 250 191 34.5 292 651 191 36.0 292 672 191 37.7 292 698 191 39.7 292 727
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.75%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 20°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
35.0 0
31.0 20
27.1 40
23.1 60 OAT above icing temperature range
19.2 80
15.2 100
11.2 120
7.3 140 191 35.0 244 787 191 37.0 244 815 191 38.1 244 829 191 38.7 244 836
3.3 160 190 36.0 251 775 190 38.1 251 801 190 39.2 251 816 190 39.9 251 824
-0.7 180 191 37.3 260 764 191 39.5 260 792 191 40.7 260 806 191 41.4 260 814
-4.6 200 191 38.6 269 755 191 40.8 269 783 191 42.1 269 801 191 42.8 269 811
-8.6 220 190 39.7 277 749 190 42.1 277 784 190 43.4 277 803 190 44.2 277 814
-12.5 240 191 41.2 287 756 191 43.7 287 792 191 45.0 287 811 191 45.8 287 822
-14.5 250 191 42.0 292 761 191 44.6 292 796 191 45.9 292 815 191 46.7 292 826
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
45.0 0
41.0 20
37.1 40
33.1 60
29.2 80 OAT above icing temperature range
25.2 100
21.2 120
17.3 140
13.3 160
9.3 180 190 31.4 264 700 190 32.7 264 718 190 34.3 264 737 190 36.1 264 758
5.4 200 191 32.5 274 689 191 33.9 274 706 191 35.5 274 727 191 37.3 274 750
1.4 220 190 33.3 282 677 190 34.7 282 695 190 36.4 282 716 190 38.3 282 739
-2.5 240 191 34.5 293 670 191 36.0 293 689 191 37.8 293 714 191 39.8 293 744
-4.5 250 191 35.2 298 669 191 36.7 298 691 191 38.5 298 718 191 40.6 298 749
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.90%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 30°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
45.0 0
41.0 20
37.1 40
33.1 60
29.2 80 OAT above icing temperature range
25.2 100
21.2 120
17.3 140
13.3 160
9.3 180 190 38.0 264 784 190 40.3 264 812 190 41.5 264 827 190 42.2 264 836
5.4 200 191 39.4 274 776 191 41.7 274 805 191 42.9 274 822 191 43.7 274 833
1.4 220 190 40.5 282 770 190 43.0 282 806 190 44.3 282 826 190 45.1 282 838
-2.5 240 191 42.1 293 778 191 44.3 293 811 191 45.8 293 834 191 47.2 293 853
-4.5 250 191 43.0 298 784 191 46.1 298 829
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.80%

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Table 2g. DS8400/670

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 18000 kg 20000 kg 22000 kg 24000 kg
OAT KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
FL
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
50.0 0
46.0 20
42.1 40
38.1 60
34.2 80
30.2 100 OAT above icing temperature range
26.2 120
22.3 140
18.3 160
14.3 180
10.4 200
6.4 220 191 33.6 285 685 191 35.1 285 704 191 36.8 285 725 191 38.7 285 749
2.5 240 191 34.8 295 679 191 36.4 295 699 191 38.2 295 724 191 40.2 295 755
0.5 250 191 35.5 301 679 191 37.1 301 701 191 38.9 301 728 191 40.8 301 757
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
BLEED “On”, “MIN” - Reduce Fuel Flow by 0.95%

MAXIMUM ENDURANCE ISA + 35°C BLEED “On”, “NORM” ICE PROTECTION Systems “On”
850 RPM
MASS 26000 kg 28000 kg 29000 kg 29574 kg
OAT FL KIAS TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F TRQ F/F
[°C] [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h] KIAS [%] KTAS [kg/h]
50.0 0
46.0 20
42.1 40
38.1 60
34.2 80
30.2 100 OAT above icing temperature range
26.2 120
22.3 140
18.3 160
14.3 180
10.4 200
6.4 220 191 40.9 285 781 191 43.1 285 813 191 45 285 836 191 46 285 849
2.5 240 191 42.4 295 787
0.5 250
SPEED INCREASED to MINIMUM SPEED in ICING: 190 KIAS
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6.1 AIRPLANE GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 6.1-1

6.2 (ATA 21) AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION ....................................................... 6.2-1

6.3 (ATA 22) AUTOFLIGHT ...................................................................................................... 6.3-1

6.4 (ATA 23) COMMUNICATIONS ........................................................................................... 6.4-1

6.5 (ATA 24) ELECTRICAL POWER ....................................................................................... 6.5-1

6.6 (ATA 25) EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS .......................................................................... 6.6-1

6.7 (ATA 26) FIRE PROTECTION ........................................................................................... 6.7-1

6.8 (ATA 27) FLIGHT CONTROLS .......................................................................................... 6.8-1

6.9 (ATA 28) FUEL ................................................................................................................... 6.9-1

6.10 (ATA 29) HYDRAULIC POWER ....................................................................................... 6.10-1

6.11 (ATA 30) ICE & RAIN PROTECTION ................................................................................ 6.11-1

6.12 (ATA 31) INDICATING & RECORDING SYSTEMS ......................................................... 6.12-1

6.13 (ATA 32) LANDING GEAR ............................................................................................... 6.13-1

6.14 (ATA 33) LIGHTS ............................................................................................................. 6.14-1

6.15 (ATA 34) NAVIGATION ..................................................................................................... 6.15-1

6.16 (ATA 35) OXYGEN ........................................................................................................... 6.16-1

6.17 (ATA 36) PNEUMATICS ................................................................................................... 6.17-1

6.18 (ATA 45) CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEM (CMS) ................................................... 6.18-1

6.19 (ATA 49) AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) ..................................................................... 6.19-1

6.20 (ATA 52) DOORS ............................................................................................................. 6.20-1

6.21 (ATA 56) WINDOWS ........................................................................................................ 6.21-1

6.22 (ATA 61) PROPELLER ..................................................................................................... 6.22-1

6.23 (ATA 71) POWERPLANT ................................................................................................. 6.23-1

6.24 (ATA 73) ENGINE FUEL & CONTROL ............................................................................ 6.24-1

6.25 (ATA 74) IGNITION .......................................................................................................... 6.25-1

6.26 (ATA 76) ENGINE CONTROLS ....................................................................................... 6.26-1

6.27 (ATA 77) ENGINE INDICATION ....................................................................................... 6.27-1

6.28 (ATA 79) OIL .................................................................................................................... 6.28-1

6.29 (ATA 80) STARTING ........................................................................................................ 6.29-1

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6.1 AIRPLANE GENERAL

6.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6.1-1

6.1.2 General ................................................................................................................................... 6.1-1

6.1.3 Controls and Indications - General ......................................................................................... 6.1-2

6.1.4 Description ............................................................................................................................ 6.1-23

6.1.4.1 Airplane Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 6.1-23

6.1.4.2 Structural Design .................................................................................................................. 6.1-23

6.1.5 Forward Section ................................................................................................................... 6.1-23

6.1.5.1 Nose ..................................................................................................................................... 6.1-23

6.1.5.2 Flight Compartment .............................................................................................................. 6.1-23

6.1.6 Wings .................................................................................................................................... 6.1-25

6.1.7 Center Section ...................................................................................................................... 6.1-26

6.1.8 Aft Section ............................................................................................................................ 6.1-28

6.1.9 Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 6.1-28

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6.1 AIRPLANE GENERAL

6.1.1 Introduction
The DHC-8 Series 400 is a high wing airplane manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace with shared interests
from several partners (Figure 6.1-1).
It is powered by two 5071 shaft horsepower PW 150A turboprop engines (Pratt & Whitney).
Each engine drives a 6 bladed propeller.
The DHC-8 Series 400 is a 2 pilot transport category airplane approved for instrument flight and operation to a
maximum altitude of 25000 ft.
The airplane seats up to 90 passengers and 1, 2 or 3 cabin crew members in addition to the pilot, co-pilot and
flight observer, depending on interior configuration.
It has a maximum take-off weight of:
• 61700 lb (27987 kg) - Basic Gross Weight
• 63930 lb (28998 kg) - Intermediate Gross Weight
• 64500 lb (29257 kg) - High Gross Weight
• 65200 lb (29574 kg) - Enhanced High Gross Weight
The airplane has an Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system.

6.1.2 General
The fuselage (Figure 6.1-1) is constructed in 3 main parts:
• Forward
• Center
• Aft
The forward section includes the flight compartment, which has the majority of controls, instruments and indi-
cations. Circuit breaker panels are located on the flight compartment aft bulkhead and behind the Pilot's and
Co-Pilot's seats.
There is a forward baggage compartment on the right 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 inside or outside.

FORWARD
SECTION
CENTRE AFT
SECTION SECTION

FLIGHT
COMP.
AFT
NOSE CABIN BAGG.
COMP.

FORWARD FORWARD AFT AFT AFT


PRESSURE PASSENGER PASSENGER BAGGAGE PRESSURE
BULKHEAD DOOR DOOR DOOR DOME

Figure 6.1-1 Fuselage Sections

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

6.1.3 Controls and Indications - General

Figure 6.1-2 Controls and Indications

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-3
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

12 13 14
10 11 9
9 8 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 6.1-3 Flight Compartment and Equipment Layout - Forward

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5 6
4
4
3
3
2
ISCM

2
7
1

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

LEGEND
1.1.Right UpperFrequency
Variable Circuit Breaker Panel Breaker Panel.
AC Circuit
2.2.Headset
Headset Jacks
Jacks.
3.3.CB
Circuit
PanelPanel
Light Light.
4.4.Oxygen
Oxygen Mask.
Mask
5.5.Mirror
Mirror.
6.6.Viewer
Viewer.
7. Avionics
7. Left Upper Circuit BreakerPanel
Circuit Breaker Panel.
8.8.Left
LeftLower
DC Circuit
CircuitBreaker Panel.
Breaker Panel
9.9.Fire
FireAxe
Axe.
10.Fire
10. FireExtinguisher
Extinguisher.
11. Flashlights.
11. Flashlights
12.Observer's
12. Observer'sSeatSeat.
13. Weight and Balance
13. Weight and Balance Manual.
Manual
14. Landing Gear Emergency
14. Landing Gear Emergency ExtensionExtension Handpump
Hand Pump Handle Handle.
15. Protective Breathing Equipment
15. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) (PBE).
16. Right DC Circuit Breaker Panel.
16. Right Lower Circuit Breaker Panel

Figure 6.1-4 Flight Compartment and Equipment Layout - Aft

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

LEGEND
1. DC control panel.
2. Ice protection panel.
3. Remote access control panel.
4. Fire protection panel (FPP).
5. Panel lighting panel.
6. AC control panel.
7. Air conditioning panel.
8. Emer light (Caution/Advisory)
panel.
9. APU panel.
10. Exterior lights panel (right).
11. Cabin altitude panel.
12. Engine start panel.
13. Flight data recorder panel.
14. Altitude/differential placard.
15. Exterior lights panel (left).
16. Cabin altitude indicator.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

INTERNAL DOORS LOCK


AUTO ISOLATE
OPEN UNLK DENY

BAGG DOOR FAIL

CKPT DOOR AUTO UNLK

COCKPIT DOOR

- +

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Figure 6.1-5 Flight Compartment Overhead Console

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

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 6.1-6 Control Column

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

4 5 6 7
3
2

C-FJOE 9

12 11 10

Figure 6.1-7 Glareshield Panel - Left

LEFT GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS:

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

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

Dual MASTER WARNING and MASTER CAUTION Lights and RESET Switches
(Option - CR 833 CH 00034)

4 5 6 7
3
2

OY-KCA
9

13 12 11 10

Figure 6.1-8 Glareshield Panel - Left [Option - CR 833 CH 00034]

LEFT GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS:


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

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-9
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

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

Figure 6.1-9 Glareshield Panel - Center

CENTER GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS:

1) HDG SELECTION KNOB


2) COURSE SELECTION KNOB
3) NAV SOURCE SELECTION KNOB
4) RUD 1 PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
5) SPLR 1 PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
6) SPLR 2 PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
7) RUD 2 PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
8) ALT SELECTION KNOB

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

2 3 4 5 6
7

1 C-FJOE

9
10

Figure 6.1-10 Glareshield Panel - Right

RIGHT GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS:

1) TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH-LIGHT


2) A/P DISENGAGE LIGHT
3) PULL UP GPWS TEST SWITCH-LIGHT & BELOW G/S SWITCH-LIGHT
4) CLOCK
5) ELEVATOR TRIM PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
6) STICK PUSHER OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
7) ENGINE FIRE PRESS TO RESET SWITCH-LIGHT
8) AIRPLANE IDENTIFIER
9) ANTI SKID SWITCH
10) CAUTION PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-11
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

Dual MASTER WARNING and MASTER CAUTION Lights and RESET Switches
(Option - CR 833 CH 00034)

2 3 4 5 6
7

1 OY-KCA

9
11 10

Figure 6.1-11 Glareshield Panel - Right (Option - CR 833 CH 00034)

RIGHT GLARESHIELD CALLOUTS:


1) TERRAIN INHIBIT SWITCH-LIGHT
2) A/P DISENGAGE LIGHT
3) PULL UP GPWS TEST SWITCH-LIGHT & BELOW G/S SWITCH-LIGHT
4) CLOCK
5) ELEVATOR TRIM PUSH OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
6) STICK PUSHER OFF SWITCH-LIGHT
7) ENGINE FIRE PRESS TO RESET SWITCH-LIGHT
8) AIRPLANE IDENTIFIER
9) ANTI SKID SWITCH
10) WARNING PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT
11) CAUTION PRESS TO RESET SWITCHLIGHT

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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

LEGEND
1. Index control panel.
2. PFD1.
3. MFD1.
4. Integrated standby instrument.
5. ED.
6. Landing gear panel.
7. MFD2.
8. PFD2.
9. Hydraulic control panel.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1

Figure 6.1-12 Instrument Panel

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-13
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 2

FUEL CONTROL
TRANSFER
+

1
UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL
ENGINE CONTROL

PROPELLER CONTROL

DATA NAV VNAV DTO LIST PREV 1 2 3 DATA NAV VNAV DTO LIST PREV 1 2 3
FUEL FPL PERF TUNE MENU NEXT 4 5 6 FUEL FPL PERF TUNE MENU NEXT 4 5 6

A B C D E F G 7 8 9 A B C D E F G 7 8 9

H I J K L M N BACK 0 MSG
H I J K L M N BACK 0 MSG

ON/OFF ON/OFF
O P Q R S T DIM O P Q R S T DIM

U V W X Y Z ENTER U V W X Y Z ENTER

7 8 9 10 7
LEGEND
1. Flight management system (FMS).
2. Attitude and heading reference control panel (AHCP).
3. Pitch disconnect handle.
4. Fuel control panel.
5. Engine control panel.
6. Roll disconnect handle.
7. Electronic flight instrumentation system control panel (EFCP).
8. Propeller control panel.
9. Standby control head (VHF 1).
10. Cockpit voice recorder panel.

Figure 6.1-13 Center Console - Forward

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

1 2 3

OFF OFF

C C
O O
MAX
N N
1020
T T
R R
O O P 0
E
E M L L 9R9 0
L R R 0 0
E
L A P A L
O
0 0
E R
O T O T O P 0 F
G 5
V C I
W
I C
A
B K N N K MIN L
ND R G E G 850
0
T A ON R ON 10 A
K
O E
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 6.1-14 Center Console - Center

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-15
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

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 6.1-15 Center Console - Aft

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

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 6.1-16 Center Console - Aft


Engine and System Integrated Displays Control Panel (ESCP) - Doors

ESCP CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO DOORS

1. DOORS SYS PUSH-BUTTON (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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CHAPTER 6 6.1-17
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

3
1 2

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 6.1-17 Nose Wheel Steering Panel (Controls)

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

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 6.1-18 Pilot’s Side Panel

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-19
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

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 6.1-19 Co-Pilot’s Side Panel

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

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 6.1-20 Cabin (FA) Attendant’s Panel

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CABIN TEMP LIGHTING NVS SYSTEM


°C

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

COOL
BOARDING LAVATORY AIRSTAIR ACCENT
DOOR

17 15 16 14 13 12 11 18 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. 18. Accent lighting switch.

Figure 6.1-21 Cabin (FA) Attendant’s Panel - NextGen

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

93ft 3in.
(28.42m)
30ft 5in.
(9.27m)
13ft 6in.
(4.11m)

25ft 8in.*
(7.81m)
12ft 10in.*
(3.92m) 38.67in.* DIHEDRAL 2.5
o
(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.*
(3.28m) 27ft 4in.*
(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 6.1-22 Airplane Dimensions

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

6.1.4 Description

6.1.4.1 Airplane Dimensions

The DHC-8 Series 400 has a wing span of 93 ft 3 in (28.42 m) and a length of 107 ft 9 in (32.83 m)
(Figure 6.1-22).
The six bladed propellers are 13 ft 6 in (4.12 m) in diameter and clears the fuselage by 3 ft 7 in (1.1 m).
The wheel track is 28 ft 10 in (8.80 m) and the nose wheel to main wheel distance is 45 ft 9 in (13.94 m).
Using a nose steering of 70° requires a minimum 84 ft 5 in (25.7 m) of pavement for a 180° turn
(Figure 6.1-23).
The height to the bullet fairing, on top of the vertical stabilizer is about 27 ft (8.26 m) depending on the airplane
loading.
The height to the wing tips is about 12 ft 10 in (3.9 m).

6.1.4.2 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 compartment, 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

6.1.5 Forward Section

6.1.5.1 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.

6.1.5.2 Flight Compartment

The flight compartment 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 combination of laminated glass
and plastic.

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

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 6.1-23 Airplane Turning Radius

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-25
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

6.1.6 Wings

A single, high aspect ratio, cantilevered wing is joined to the upper midsection of the fuselage and includes
(Figure 6.1-24):

• 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 de-ice boots are installed on the leading edges of the center wing sections and outboard 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.

1
2
3
4

5
6

5 LEGEND
4 1. Aileron.
2 2. Geared Tab.
3. GND Adjustable Tab.
1
4. Roll Spoilers.
5. Outboard Flap.
6. Inboard Flaps.

Figure 6.1-24 Wing Detail

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6.1-26 CHAPTER 6
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

6.1.7 Centre Section

The passenger cabin has a constant cross-section and bulkheads with a slightly flattened bottom.

Figure 6.1-25 Fuselage Cross-Section

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CHAPTER 6 6.1-27
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE GENERAL [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

OVERHEAD STOWAGE BINS


(CAPACITY IS 1.75 ft 3 (0.049 m 3 )/PAX.)

106.0 in.
(2.69 m)

24.1 in.
(0.61 m)

20.4 in.
76.1 in. (0.52 m)
(1.93 m)
97.9 in.
56.3 in. (2.49 m)
(1.43 m)
16.0 in.
(0.41 m)
24.5 in.
(0.62 m) 71.8 in.
(1.82 m)

11.1 in.
(0.28 m)

81.9 in.
(2.08 m)
GROUND REFERENCE LINE

101.1 in. (2.56 m)

108.8 in. (2.76 m)

1 11.37 in. (28.9 cm)


AT DOOR CENTER LINE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
(NEXT GEN)

NOTE
1 This dimension is approximate and will vary with
aircraft configuration and loading conditions.

Figure 6.1-26 Fuselage Cross-Section - NEXT GEN Interior (NGI)


[Option - CR 825 CH 02598]

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AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 AIRPLANE GENERAL

6.1.8 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 conditioning packs and if installed,
the APU. There is access to the interior of the aft fuselage section for inspection and maintenance.

Empennage
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.

Horizontal Stabilizer
The fixed incidence horizontal stabilizer is attached to the top of the vertical stabilizer.
The leading 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 actuators 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 de-icer boot, with 2 chambers, 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. 2 hydraulically powered actuators operate the rudder.
1

5
Figure 6.1-27 Empennage
2

4 3

LEGEND
1. Elevators.
2. Fore Rudder.
3. Trailing Rudder.
6.1.9 Limitations 4. Vertical Stabilizer.
5. Bullet Fairing.
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6.2 (ATA 21) AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION

6.2.1 AIR CONDITIONING ............................................................................................................... 6.2-1

6.2.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6.2-1

6.2.1.2 General .................................................................................................................................... 6.2-1

6.2.1.3 Controls and Indications - Air Conditioning ............................................................................. 6.2-1

6.2.1.4 Air Conditioning System .......................................................................................................... 6.2-7


6.2.1.4.1 Pack Control ............................................................................................................................ 6.2-7
6.2.1.4.2 Flow Control ............................................................................................................................ 6.2-7
6.2.1.4.3 Normal Flow Control Operation ............................................................................................... 6.2-9
6.2.1.4.4 Temperature Control .............................................................................................................. 6.2-10

6.2.1.5 Temperature Control Operation ............................................................................................. 6.2-10

6.2.1.6 Air Distribution ....................................................................................................................... 6.2-13

6.2.1.7 Non-Normal Operation .......................................................................................................... 6.2-14

6.2.1.8 Emergency Ram Ventilation .................................................................................................. 6.2-15

6.2.1.9 Avionics Cooling .................................................................................................................... 6.2-16

6.2.1.10 Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 6.2-16

6.2.2 PRESSURIZATION ............................................................................................................... 6.2-17

6.2.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 6.2-17

6.2.2.2 General .................................................................................................................................. 6.2-17

6.2.2.3 Controls and Indications - Pressurization .............................................................................. 6.2-18

6.2.2.4 Pressurization Description ..................................................................................................... 6.2-25


6.2.2.4.1 Automatic .............................................................................................................................. 6.2-25
6.2.2.4.1.1 On Ground ............................................................................................................................. 6.2-25
6.2.2.4.1.2 Take-Off ................................................................................................................................. 6.2-25
6.2.2.4.1.3 Flight ...................................................................................................................................... 6.2-26
6.2.2.4.1.4 Descent ................................................................................................................................. 6.2-26
6.2.2.4.1.5 Landing .................................................................................................................................. 6.2-26
6.2.2.4.2 Manual ................................................................................................................................... 6.2-26

6.2.2.5 Emergency / Smoke Removal ............................................................................................... 6.2-26

6.2.2.6 Pressure Dump ..................................................................................................................... 6.2-26

6.2.2.7 Emergency Ram Air Ventilation ............................................................................................. 6.2-27

6.2.2.8 Cabin Pressure Controller ..................................................................................................... 6.2-27

6.2.2.9 Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 6.2-28

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6.2.1 AIR CONDITIONING

6.2.1.1 Introduction

The Air Conditioning (AC) pack conditions the bleed air to the proper temperature and humidity and delivers it
to the air distribution system for environmental control of the cabin and flight compartment.

6.2.1.2 General

The air conditioning pack is part of the Environmental Control System (ECS).
It uses bleed air from the engines or Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to supply conditioned air to the cabin and flight
compartment.
2 Air Cycle Machines (ACM) are integrated with a dual heat exchanger (primary and secondary).
They are located in the aft fuselage (aft equipment bay) and cool the hot bleed air coming from the 2 engines
or APU.
This configuration provides the redundancy of 2 packs while allowing access to a much larger dual heat
exchanger during operation with a single ACM.

6.2.1.3 Controls and Indications - Air Conditioning

Figure 6.2-1 Controls and Indications AC

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Figure 6.2-2 Air Conditioning (AC) Control Panel (1 of 2)

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AIR CONDITIONING PANEL CALLOUTS

1) RECIRC SWITCH (2 positions)


- aft selection turns recirculation fan off
RECIRC - turns fan on high speed.
- ECU automatically selects slow speed when required
- fan operates at slow speed only during single pack operation

2) DUCTS TEMP GAUGE


- displays temperatures when selected by GAUGE selector in the:
- CABIN DUCT (supply) temperature
- CABIN temperature
- FLIGHT COMPARTMENT - FC DUCT (supply) temperature

3) GAUGE SELECTOR (rotary action)


- selects temperatures for display on the DUCT TEMP gauge:
- CABIN DUCT (supply) temperature
- CABIN temperature
- FLIGHT COMPARTMENT - FC DUCT (supply) temperature

4) CABIN PACK CONTROL SWITCH (3 positions)


OFF - shuts related ACM off
MAN, AUTO
For both MAN and AUTO positions:
- Cabin pack starts operating and supplying conditioned air to the cabin
- modulates the Pack Bypass Valve for temperature selected on AC Control Panel

5) FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PACK CONTROL SWITCH (3 positions)


OFF - shuts related ACM off
MAN, AUTO
For both MAN and AUTO positions:
- Flight Compartment pack starts operating and supplying conditioned air to the flight compartment and
cabin
- modulates the Pack Bypass Valve for temperature selected on AC Control Panel

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Figure 6.2-3 Air Conditioning (AC) Control Panel (2 of 2)

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AIR CONDITIONING PANEL CALLOUTS (cont’d)

6) BLEED SWITCHES (2 positions)


1 and / or 2 - starts bleed air flow from the # 1 and / or # 2 engines to the air conditioning packs.
OFF - stops bleed air flow from selected engine

7) BLEED CONTROL SELECTOR (rotary action)


- signals ECU to modulate the nacelle shut-off valves
- provides air flow for 1 of 3 selected settings (for engine bleed operation)
MIN - for minimum bleed air flow
NORM - for moderate bleed air flow
MAX - for maximum bleed air flow

8) CABIN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR (rotary action)


ROTATE - adjusts cabin temperature when PACKS control switch is selected to AUTO or MAN
FA - rotating fully counter-clockwise to the cabin attendant position, allows the cabin crew member to con-
trol cabin temperature from the FLIGHT ATTENDANT's panel
- indicated by a light on the flight attendant’s panel

9) FLT COMP TEMPERATURE SELECTOR (rotary action)


ROTATE - adjusts flight compartment temperature when the associated PACK control switch is selected to
AUTO or MAN

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ENGINE DISPLAY CALLOUTS

1) FANS FAIL MESSAGE (white)


- displayed, if 2 avionic fans fail
- standby fan is supplying avionics cooling for LCD instruments
- fans must be rectified before the next flight
- single fan failed indicated on CDS in maintenance mode

Figure 6.2-4 Engine Display (ED)

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6.2.1.4 Air Conditioning System

The Air Conditioning System (Figure 6.2-5) receives bleed air when the BLEED switches on the AIR CONDI-
TIONING control panel (Figure 6.2-3) or the BL AIR switch-light on the APU CONTROL panel are selected on.
The Air Conditioning System is controlled by selecting the CABIN and FLT COMP PACKS switches (Figure
6.2-2) to the MAN or AUTO positions and then adjusting the temperature using the TEMP CONTROL knobs.
These switch settings determine the bleed air source, manual or automatic Environmental Control System
(ECS) operation and the air flow temperatures for the flight and passenger compartments.
The ECS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (Figure 6.2-6) controls the 2 Nacelle Shut-Off Valves (NSOV) to regu-
late the air flow to the air conditioning packs.
The ECU receives bleed air pressure and temperature data from the pack inlet absolute pressure and inlet
temperature sensors.
The ECU uses these data to control bleed air flow through the pack Flow Control Shut-Off Valve (FCSOV) by
correcting for temperature & pressure.
The ECU also uses this data to control bleed air flow rate when APU bleed air is selected on.

6.2.1.4.1 Pack Control

OFF / MAN / AUTO

The OFF selection for both packs closes the respective TURBINE SOVs.

When selecting one pack to MAN or AUTO, the ECS controller will:
• open pack inlet FCSOV (if not already open)
• open one Turbine SOV
• open Pack Bypass SOV
Only 1 pack will be operational.
The recirculation fan will run at low speed. The system will run at reduced flow (70% of flow selection).

Selecting both packs to MAN or AUTO:


The system will operate at full performance depending on flow selections and environmental conditions.
The recirculation fan will run at high speed.
Selecting MAN will cause respective bypass SOVs to revert to the associated analog control.

6.2.1.4.2 Flow Control

For engine operation, the digital channel in control modulates the Nacelle SOVs to set flows, to the packs and
therefore to the cabin and flight compartment.

Nominal flow rates set by the ECU are based upon:


• BLEED selection - MIN / NORM / MAX
• Environmental conditions (altitude)
• Mass bleed flow measured at wing duct and corrected by pack inlet pressure and temperature information
• Air source (single bleed, dual bleed or APU)

If a malfunction occurs to the pack FCSOV, it defaults pneumatically to the open position to permit continued
ECS operation.
If both digital channels of the ECU lose electrical power or fail, the pack FCSOV defaults to the closed position.
ECS operation stops and the Air Cycle Machines shut off.
If this occurs, air must be supplied to the cabin and flight compartment using emergency ram air ventilation.

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Figure 6.2-5
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ENG 2
FROM
AIR CONDITIONING TURBINE
APU
SOV

OFF OFF
CABIN
PACK
RECIRC 1 BLEED 2

NORM NACELLE SECONDARY


MIN MAX FCSOV PACK HEAT BYPASS
20 40

Air Conditioning (AC) Schematic


60
FCSOV EXCHANGER VALVE
0
DUCT 80
TEMP CABIN
100
BLEED
CAB FC
DUCT DUCT

GAUGE SECONDARY BYPASS


OFF HEAT VALVE
MAN
NACELLE
AUTO FCSOV EXCHANGER
CHAPTER 6

COOL WARM PACKS COOL WARM

FLT COMP

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DATA BUS

DISTRIBUTION
DAMPER VALVE

FLT COMPT
DUCT HOT

CABIN
LEFT DUCT HOT RIGHT
DIGITAL DIGITAL
CHANNEL CHANNEL
PROTECTIVE CABIN PROTECTIVE
SENSORS PACK HOT SENSORS

FLT COMPT
PACK HOT

PACK CONTROL
& SHUTOFF VALVE

TURBINE ACM ACM TURBINE


SHUTOFF BYPASS BYPASS SHUTOFF
VALVE VALVE VALVE VALVE

LEFT RIGHT
ANALOG ANALOG
CHANNEL CHANNEL

28 VDC RIGHT MAIN BUS


28 VDC LEFT MAIN BUS

NOTE: ALL CHANNELS ARE LOCATED IN ECU CONTROLLER

Figure 6.2-6 ECS Electronic Control Unit Diagram

6.2.1.4.3 Normal Flow Control Operation


When both engines and at least one pack are operating, the ECU modulates the nacelle shut-off valves in the
bleed air system to balance the flow of bleed air from both engines.
If one digital channel fails (analog operation) or in case of calculated flow miscomparison, the operating digital
channel regulates bleed airflow with the pack FCSOV.
The ECU also regulates bleed airflow with the pack FCSOV if the APU is supplying the bleed air.
APU bleed air flow is not controlled by the bleed flow selection knob, but by a flow schedule internal to the ECU
Both digital channels of the ECU share control of the pack FCSOV. During flight, one digital channel gets full
control of the pack FCSOV (the other channel gets full control during the next flight).
If the digital channel in control loses electrical power or fails, the other digital channel takes control of the pack
FCSOV.
The analog backup channels do not have any control for the pack FCSOV.
It will be pneumatically closed if both digital channels of ECS ECU lost their power or failed.
In a dual pack configuration, the left digital channel uses approximately half of the air from the Fight Compart-
ment pack to control the flight compartment temperature.
The right digital channel uses the other half of the air from the Fight Compartment pack and all of the air from
the Cabin pack to control the cabin compartment temperature.
Therefore the cabin receives a total of approximately 75% of the air flow from both packs combined.

Recirculating Fan
The recirculation fan, draws cabin air through the recirculation filter mounted behind the AFT class “C” bag-
gage compartment. The air is routed aft, where it is mixed with pack conditioned air.
The recirculation fan switch on the AIR CONDITIONING control panel controls the on / off operation of the
recirculation fan.
When the switch is selected to the RECIRC position, the fan starts at low speed (to reduce initial current draw),
then switches to high speed.
Operating conditions determine the automatic control of the recirculation fan speed.
The fan operates at low speed if one pack is turned off.

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6.2.1.4.4 Temperature Control

Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

The temperature control and indication system is controlled from the AIR CONDITIONING control panel on the
flight compartment.
The ECU is the interface between the AIR CONDITIONING control panel and the mechanical and electrical
components of the air conditioning system.
2 zone supply temperature sensors measure the temperature of the air in the cabin and in the flight compart-
ment supply ducts.
The ECU uses one of these signals to control the temperature of the air leaving the air conditioning pack.
The ECU keeps the temperature in the supply ducts between 2.8° - 71°C.
The actual temperature in the supply ducts depends on the settings of the CABIN and FLT COMP temperature
selectors on the AIR CONDITIONING control panel and whether in AUTO or MAN modes.
The minimum temperature of 2.8°C makes sure that there is no ice formation on the condenser.
The other sensors indicate temperatures to gauge in flight compartment.
2 zone temperature sensors measure the cabin and flight compartment temperatures and forward the data to
the ECU.
The ECU keeps the cabin and flight compartment temperatures between 15° - 27°C in AUTO mode.
A 3rd sensor supplies cabin temperature to the gauge on the AIR CONDITIONING panel.

6.2.1.5 Temperature Control Operation

When the PACKS switches are set to AUTO, the digital channel in control opens the pack bypass SOVs and
the turbine shut-off valves.
This starts the packs which supply cold air.
The ECU modulates the pack bypass valves to add warm air to the cool air coming out of the turbines.
The ECU controls the pack outlet temperature based on the settings of the CABIN and FLT COMP tempera-
ture selectors on the AIR CONDITIONING control panel.
In AUTO mode, the temperature control is based on feedback indication from the zone temperature sensors.
A full cool selection targets a compartment temperature of 15°C and a full warm selection targets 27°C.
When the PACKS switch is set to MAN, the control is based on the duct supply temperatures.
Full cool targets 2.8°C and full warm targets 71°C.
When the PACKS switches are set to OFF, this closes the pack FCSOV and the turbine shut-off valves.

Flight Compartment

The flight compartment temperature is controlled by the FLT COMP temperature selector on the AIR CONDI-
TIONING control panel.
A flow control lever is located under the left and right side windows on the side wall.
The levers regulate the quantity of air flowing to the flight compartment.

Cabin

The CABIN temperature selector on the AIR CONDITIONING control panel has a switch at the full counter-
clockwise - FA position.
Turning the selector knob to the FA position, signals the right digital channel to enable the flight attendant’s
control panel.
This switch also turns on the FA CONTROL ENABLED light on the flight attendant’s control panel.
This indicates the flight attendant has control of the cabin temperature selections.

The cabin compartment temperatures can also be regulated from the flight compartment by rotating the CABIN
selector knob out of the FA position.

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6.2.1.6 Air Distribution

Conditioned air from the Pack is supplied to the Flight Compartment and Cabin (Figure 6.2-7).

Flight Compartment

Conditioned air is supplied to the flight compartment to maintain a comfortable environment for the flight com-
partment crew, side window demisting and airplane pressurization.
Air supply to the flight compartment (Figure 6.2-8) is ducted from the air conditioning pack, through the rear
pressure bulkhead, then divided so that the left side supplies flight compartment air while the right side sup-
plies cabin air, along the right side of the airplane below the cabin floor.
Before reaching the flight compartment, the distribution system also supplies conditioned air to the aft baggage
compartment inlet, forward lavatory gasper and the forward cabin attendant’s gasper.
At the flight compartment bulkhead, the flight compartment duct splits, supplying the airflow into 2 individual but
identical distribution systems, one for the left side and the other for the right side.
On the flight compartment, the distribution system has lower level and upper level outlets.
The upper level outlets are demist nozzles for the Pilot’s and Co-Pilot’s side windows.
The lower level outlets include a foot warming Piccolo tube (near the rudder pedals), a fixed grille near knee
height and a large torso gasper.
The ECU monitors a supply duct temperature sensor, an over-temperature switch and a flight compartment
temperature sensor.
A manual flow control valve is at floor level.
A flow control lever located at shoulder height regulates the quantity of air flowing through the valve.
The airflow from the control valve is then directed to the side windows through 3 demist nozzles installed at the
window sill level. A small manually controlled gasper at window height is also provided.

Cabin

Conditioned air is supplied to the cabin (Figure 6.2-9) to maintain a comfortable environment for the passen-
gers and crew. Conditioned air is also used for airplane pressurization.
Air supply to the cabin is ducted from the air conditioning pack into the fuselage at the centre of the rear pres-
sure bulkhead.
The air is then ducted under the baggage compartment floor, where it splits into an upper and lower supply
duct for each side of the cabin.
The upper cabin distribution duct supplies the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) gaspers and the sidewall down-
wash and ceiling up-wash vents. The lower cabin distribution duct supplies the dado panels.
A distribution damper is set automatically depending on the cabin supply duct temperature (Figure 6.2-9).
The right digital channel of the ECU controls the electric motor of the distribution damper.
If the right digital channel or the electric motor fails, the damper valve will remain in its last position.
3 position switches in the damper valve send discrete signals to the ECU indicating whether the valve is in the
full warm or the full cool position.
The distribution damper valve position will be automatically controlled to 1 of 3 positions (up, middle or down)
depending on the cabin supply temperature.
When the valve is at full up mechanical position, 70% of the flow will be delivered through upper distribution
ducts and 30% flow will be distributed through lower distribution vents.
The ECU uses the signal from the cabin zone supply temperature sensor to determine which mode to apply to
the distribution damper.
During heating operations, the distribution damper directs 70% of the warm air to the lower cabin dado panels
and 30% of the air to the PSU (gaspers, side down-wash and ceiling up-wash vents).
During cooling operations 70% of the cool air is directed to the PSU (gaspers, side down-wash and ceiling up-
wash vents) and 30% to the lower dado panels.
During standard temperatures, half of the air is directed to the overhead vents and half to the lower vents.
The aft baggage compartment has an inlet and outlet ventilation valve. They are normally open but close when
smoke is detected in the baggage compartment and / or when electrical power is lost.
2 white advisory lights on the Fire Protection Panel turn on when the inlet valves are closed.

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LEGEND
1. Upper Risers.
2. Cabin Supply Duct.
3. Air Conditioning Pack.
4. Aft Pressure Bulkhead.
5. Filter.
6. Flight Compartment Supply Duct.

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5
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6
Figure 6.2-9 Air Distribution - Cabin

6.2.1.7 Non-Normal Operation


The left digital channel has on / off control of the Fight Compartment pack and the right digital channel has on /
off control of the Cabin pack by closing the applicable turbine shut-off valve.
The digital channel in control will shut off the pack flow control and shut-off valve (and stop pack operation) if:
• Both PACKS switches on the AIR CONDITIONING control panel selected to OFF.
• The Built In Test (BIT) function of the ECU detects an unacceptable condition.
If the CABIN PACK HOT or FLT COMPT PACK HOT caution light turns on, this causes the associated pack to
shut down, i.e. the associated turbine SOV.
If FLT COMPT DUCT HOT or CABIN DUCT HOT caution light turns on, this causes the associated pack to
shut down, i.e. the associated turbine SOV.
If an overheat condition occurs, the digital channel in control will turn on a caution light:
• FLT COMPT DUCT HOT - the flight compartment supply duct temperature is too hot
• CABIN DUCT HOT - the cabin supply duct temperature is too hot
• CABIN PACK HOT - respective pack is too hot
• FLT COMPT PACK HOT - respective pack is too hot.
The caution light will remain on until the over-temperature condition or BIT fault goes away and the associated
pack switch has been turned off.

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8
9

11 10

LEGEND
1. Fan 1 (Pilot Side). 8. Zone Temperature Sensor
2. Upper Piccolo Tubes. and Housing.
3. Upper Plenum. 9. Fan 3 (Standby).
4. Lower Plenum. 10. Lower Piccolo Tubes.
5. Left Underfloor Duct. 11. Fan 2 (Copilot Side).
6. Flight Instruments (LCD).
7. Right Forward
Underfloor Duct.

Figure 6.2-10 Avionics Cooling Distribution

6.2.1.8 Emergency Ram Ventilation

If both packs are shut down cabin airflow and pressurization will be lost.
During unpressurized flight, the cabin and flight compartment can be ventilated with outside ram air
(see Sub-Chapter 6.2.2, Pressurization).

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6.2.1.9 Avionics Cooling

The avionics cooling system has 3 fans.


The system removes hot air from the avionics equipment, 5 liquid crystal displays in the instrument panel and
the wardrobe rack (Figure 6.2-10).
The airplane has an extraction type cooling system for the avionics and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD).
Control of the system is automatic and requires no pilot action for both normal and abnormal operation.
The cooling system has 3 identical fans, each of which can supply half the required cooling flow when operat-
ing at high speed.
Only 2 of the 3 fans are required to be operational for dispatch.
The electrical and ducting systems have been designed so that single failures do not result in the loss of all the
displays.
Each duct assembly has a cooling fan connected to the:
• 5 LCDs
• Avionics Rack
• Wardrobe Rack
The hot air is ducted under the floor behind the flight compartment to the forward of the canted bulkhead.
Each duct assembly alone can supply enough cooling for continuous operation of the LCDs.
Fan 1 and Fan 2 start running whenever the electrical power is applied to the airplane DC main bus.
If either of these fans fail, the standby fan (Fan 3) automatically starts operating.
When only the battery power is available, Fan 1 operates at low speed and Fan 2 turns off.
If Fan 1 is not available, Fan 2 operates at low speed. Fan 3 is not available when operating on battery power.
This operational mode is capable of supplying the minimum air flow required for the LCDs to operate at
reduced brightness.
With minimum air flow and reduced brightness, the LCDs will operate with higher internal temperatures, but
below the automatic shut-off threshold.
A fan operating at Low Speed Mode (LSM) can supply enough airflow to meet the avionics and LCD cooling
requirements while still meeting the battery loading requirements.
Failure of any fan is recorded in the Central Diagnostic System (CDS).
There is no indication of a single fan failure to the flight crew.
If 2 fans fail, a FANS FAIL message is shown in white on the Engine Display (ED) (Figure 6.2-4).
The fans must be rectified before the next flight.
Failure of 2 fans on ground will illuminate “Avionics” caution light.
There is no caution light for 2 fan failures during flight.
During flight with electrical power supplied, the fan speed control unit operates as follows:
• 3 fans available, 2 fans operating at High Speed Mode (HSM)
• 2 fans available, 2 fans operating at HSM
• 1 fan available, 1 fan operating at HSM
The ducting for each avionics cooling fan has a connection to 1 of 2 zone temperature switches located under
the LCDs.
These switches inhibit the fan operation on the ground, when the flight compartment temperature is below 5°C.
This allows the LCD internal heater to operate during cold day starts without interference from the fans.
Temperature sensors are also used to run the fans at LSM when temperature is between 5 - 30°C.
The temperature switches are disabled when the airplane is airborne.

6.2.1.10 Limitations

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LEGEND
1. Forward Pressure Bulkhead.
2. Forward Safety Valve.
3. Pressurization Control Panel.
4. Aft Pressure Dome.
5. Aft Outflow Valve.
6. Aft Safety Valve.

2
3

CARGO
FLIGHT CABIN COMPT
COMPT

UNDERFLOOR AREA
4 5 6
1

PRESSURIZED UNPRESSURIZED

Figure 6.2-11 Airplane Pressurized Areas

6.2.2 PRESSURIZATION

6.2.2.1 Introduction
The airplane is pressurized by engine bleed air supplied to and distributed by the air-conditioning system.
Pressure is maintained and controlled by the cabin pressure control system which governs the rate of outflow
from the pressurized areas (Figure 6.2-11) of the airplane.
An aft outflow valve primarily controls the outflow of air and is assisted by 2 safety valves.

6.2.2.2 General
The aft outflow valve is controlled from the Cabin Pressure Control panel on the flight compartment overhead
panel.
There are independent controls and indicators to operate and monitor the system.
The aft outflow valve and an aft safety valve are located on the aft pressure dome.
A forward safety outflow valve is located on the forward pressure bulkhead.
If cabin altitude is too high, a flight compartment warning light comes on.

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6.2.2.3 Controls and Indications - Pressurization

Figure 6.2-12 Controls and Indications Pressurization

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AIR CONDITIONING

OFF OFF

RECIRC 1 BLEED 2

NORM 2
MIN MAX
20 40
60
0
DUCT 80
TEMP CABIN
100
BLEED
CAB FC
DUCT DUCT
GAUGE
OFF
MAN
AUTO
PACKS
COOL WARM COOL WARM

F/A
CABIN
TEMP FLT COMP
CONTROL

Figure 6.2-13 Air Conditioning Control Panel - Pressurization

AC PANEL CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO PRESSURIZATION

1) BLEED 1 and 2 SWITCHES (2 positions)


1 or 2 - starts bleed airflow from the # 1 and / or # 2 engine to the air conditioning packs
OFF - stops bleed airflow from the selected engine by closing the following

2) BLEED SELECTOR (3 positions, rotary action)


MIN - allows ECS controller to modulate the amount of bleed air from both engines at a minimum level
- the only selection permitted for take-off
- with the BLEED switches on, and NTOP or MTOP set, shows BLEED (white) on the ED
NORM, MAX - allows ECS controller to modulate the amount of bleed air from both engines at increased
levels
- with the BLEED switches on, and NTOP set, indicates BLEED (amber) on the ED
- with the BLEED switches on, and MTOP set, rating display changes to, and indicates MCP.
BLEED is not displayed

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5 6 1 2

LDG ALT CABIN ALTITUDE

0 DUMP CLSD
FT X
-2 2 F
1000 A INCR
14 4 U
12 L MAN
10 6 T
8 AUTO OPN

INCR DECR FWD


- + LDG ALT MAN DIFF
OUTFLOW

4 3

Figure 6.2-14 Pressurization Control Panel

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PRESSURIZATION CONTROL PANEL

1) REAR OUTFLOW VALVE CONTROL SWITCH (3 positions)

DUMP - releases pressure by fully opening the aft outflow valve

MAN - turns off the cabin pressure controller


- enables manual control of the aft outflow valve and the cabin differential pressure using the MAN DIFF
switch

AUTO - cabin altitude is controlled using the aft outflow valve which modulates to maintain a pre-pro-
grammed cabin altitude schedule

2) FWD OUTFLOW VALVE ROTARY KNOB (rotary action)

CLSD - decreases the cabin altitude by closing the forward safety valve

OPN - increases the cabin altitude by opening the forward safety valve
- usually set fully counter-clockwise (CLSD) when in AUTO mode
- independent of rear outflow valve operation

3) MAN DIFF SWITCH (3 positions, spring loaded to center)

INCR - increases cabin pressure when AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch is in the MAN position

DECR - decreases cabin pressure when AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch is in the MAN position

4) LDG ALT ROTARY SWITCH (rotary action)


- selects the field elevation for take-off and landing as shown on the LDG ALT indicator

5) LDG ALT INDICATOR


- displays the landing altitude selected with the LDG ALT rotary switch

6) FAULT ANNUNCIATION LIGHT (amber)


- on continuously when the cabin pressure control system detects a fault
- on momentarily during the power up test mode

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CABIN ALT X 1000


AT MAX PRESS (5.46
(5.5 PSI)
PSI)
0 2 4 6 8

15 20 25
ALTITUDE X 1000
CABIN ALTITUDE TO BE WITHIN 1000 FT
OF AIRFIELD ALTITUDE BEFORE LANDING

CABIN
OFF
OFF
-2 2 2
1 1 3
4
27 UP
6 2 6
20 DOWN
8 1 3
5 3 2
14 10
4 12

FT x FPM x
DIFF PSI ALT 1000 RATE 1000

2 3 4

Figure 6.2-15 Pressurization Indicator Panel

PRESSURIZATION INDICATOR PANEL

1) MANUAL CABIN ALT / DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SCHEDULE


- used as a guide to set cabin differential pressure using the MAN DIFF switch in MAN mode

2) DIFF PRESSURE INDICATOR


- shows the differential pressure between cabin and airplane flight altitude pressure in pounds per square
inch [psi]

3) CABIN ALTITUDE INDICATOR


- shows the cabin altitude in thousands of feet [ft]

4) CABIN ALTITUDE RATE OF CHANGE INDICATOR


- shows cabin altitude rate of climb or descent in thousands of feet per minute [ft/min]

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NORMAL

OPEN

Figure 6.2-16 Forward Outflow Valve Lever

FORWARD OUTFLOW VALVE LEVER

1) SAFETY GUARD
- lift to access forward outflow valve lever

2) FORWARD OUTFLOW VALVE LEVER (2 positions)

NORMAL - forward safety valve fully closed

OPEN - opens the forward safety valve fully for emergency operations

NOTE: The forward safety valve cannot be modulated using this lever

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FORWARD
FORWARDOUTFLOW
SAFETY
SUCTION
VALVE
VALVE LEVER
SELECTOR
PORT

NORMAL

FORWARD
SAFETY
VALVE
OPEN

PRESSURIZATION CONTROL PANEL

LDG ALT CABIN ALTITUDE

0 DUMP CLSD
FT X
-2 2 F
1000 A INCR
14 4 U
12 L MAN
10 6 T
8 AUTO OPN

INCR DECR FWD


- + LDG ALT MAN DIFF
OUTFLOW
BLEED
AIR

PSEU
ADS INPUT POWER
LEVERS

CABIN
PRESSURE
CONTROLLER

OUTFLOW AFT SAFETY


VALVE VALVE

Figure 6.2-17 Pressurization Schematic

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6.2.2.4 Pressurization Description

Except for the pressure relief function, pressurization is controlled primarily by the electrically operated aft out-
flow valve.
It is used for automatic and manual control and can also be used to dump the pressurization.
The forward safety valve is for emergency operation and for smoke removal from the flight compartment.
The aft safety valve and the forward safety valve have positive and negative pressure relief valves.
The pressurization system can be controlled in either of 4 modes:
• Automatic
• Manual
• Emergency / Smoke Removal
• Pressure Dump

6.2.2.4.1 Automatic
When electrical power is first supplied to the system, a full power up self test is done.
The FAULT alert light, on the Cabin Pressure Control (CPC) panel comes on momentarily during the power up
test mode.
If there is a failure in the system, the light will stay on.
The system operation is fully automatic with the data programmed into the controller (Figure 6.2-17).
With the system in AUTO mode, a pre-programmed cabin pressure controller does all pressure scheduling
from take-off to landing with minimal crew input.
The computer receives inputs from the crew and various airplane systems and modulates the aft outflow valve.
This keeps a fixed schedule of cabin altitude versus airplane altitude for complete regulation of cabin pressure.

6.2.2.4.1.1 On Ground
When the airplane is on the ground and the engine power lever angles are set at less than 60°, the aft outflow
valve is positioned at the fully open position to prevent airplane pressurization.
The aft safety valve located on the aft pressure bulkhead, also opens on the ground when at least 1 engine is
running at idle or the APU is operating.

6.2.2.4.1.2 Take-Off
When the engine power levers angles are set to greater than 60° the controller sends a signal to the aft outflow
valve to modulate, as necessary, to provide 2 take-off sequences:
• Pre-pressurization
• Take-off abort
The aft outflow valve moves from the fully open position and starts to modulate to control the pressure changes
that occur during take-off.
After take-off (as sensed by the PSEU), the aft outflow valve modulates to keep the set airplane pressure.

a) Pre-Pressurization
The purpose of automatic pre-pressurization is to avoid a cabin pressure "bump" at take-off.
During this sequence the cabin is pressurized to 400 ft below the take-off altitude at a rate of 300 ft/min.
In the case of a take-off without bleed air selected, this sequence leads to both the aft outflow valve and the aft
safety valve closing.

b) Take-Off Abort
The Cabin Pressure Controller (CPC) is in take-off mode for at most 10 min after lift-off.
This avoids the requirement to reselect the landing altitude in case of an aborted flight and emergency return to
the departure airport.
During 10 min after the take-off the pre-pressurization remains in effect as long as:
• The scheduled cabin altitude is higher than the theoretical cabin altitude, or
• The airplane altitude is less than the take-off altitude + 5000 ft (valid only for take-off altitude over 8000 ft)

Once one of the above conditions is met, the CPC begins flight scheduling.

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6.2.2.4.1.3 Flight

The flight sequence is initiated when the take-off sequence is over and AUTO mode is selected.
During this sequence, the cabin pressurization is controlled by the CPC in accordance with the prepro-
grammed pressurization schedule.

6.2.2.4.1.4 Descent

During descent, the cabin rate of change is achieved automatically.


In the case of a high speed descent, the rate of descent increase sequence is initiated.

6.2.2.4.1.5 Landing

Airplane depressurization is controlled automatically during landing.


If the set field altitude is higher than actual field altitude, the airplane will land unpressurized. If the field altitude
is set less than actual field altitude, the airplane will land pressurized. In this case, on landing, the cabin altitude
will go back to field altitude at the rate programmed for 1 min, before cabin pressure is bled to ambient.
This is achieved when the outflow valve and the aft safety valve are fully open.

NOTE: At very low ambient barometric conditions the cabin altitude may not be within 1000 ft of
airfield altitude before landing.

6.2.2.4.2 Manual

The manual mode is used if the automatic pressurization mode does not operate. Pressurization can be man-
ually controlled through the aft outflow valve, when the AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch is set to MAN.
When the toggle switch is moved and held to the DECR position, the aft outflow valve opens and decreases
the cabin pressure, increasing the cabin altitude. When the toggle switch is moved and held to INCR, the aft
outflow valve closes and the cabin pressure increases to decrease the cabin altitude.

NOTE: When operating in manual mode, the cabin altitude, cabin differential pressure and cabin rate
of change indicators should be monitored carefully.

6.2.2.5 Emergency / Smoke Removal

Pressurization can be controlled through the forward safety valve when the aft outflow valve becomes unser-
viceable. Cabin pressure can be regulated by turning the FWD OUTFLOW knob, as necessary, to adjust the
amount of pressure bleed to get the required pressurization selection.
When the control knob is turned clockwise the forward safety valve opens and the cabin pressure decreases.
Pressurization can also be reduced rapidly by turning the forward safety valve selector on the co-pilot's side
console. This opens the forward safety valve fully.

NOTE: When operating in emergency mode, the cabin altitude, cabin differential pressure and cabin
rate of change indicators should be monitored carefully.

Electrical power is not required to operate either the FWD OUTFLOW knob or the forward safety valve selector

The forward safety valve may be used with the automatic system operating during flight to evacuate smoke
from the flight compartment, without depressurizing the airplane. Turning the FWD OUTFLOW knob clockwise
meters suction caused by the slipstream to open the forward safety valve.
With the AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch set to AUTO, the automatic system, trying to maintain cabin pressure, will
begin to close the aft outflow valve. This exhausts air and smoke through the forward outflow valve.

6.2.2.6 Pressure Dump

The fast depressurization function may be done in the automatic and the manual modes.
The AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch set to DUMP fully opens the aft outflow valve.
In the manual mode, the aft outflow valve opens when the toggle switch is moved and held in the DECR posi-
tion.
In DUMP mode the aft outflow valves stay fully open, preventing the airplane from pressurizing.
DUMP mode may also be used for maximum smoke evacuation.

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LEGEND
1. Forward Pressure Bulkhead. 8. Aft Pressure Dome.
2. Forward Safety Valve. 9. Cargo Compartment.
3. Pressurization Control Panel. 10. Underfloor Area.
4. Cabin Area. 11. Flight Compartment.
5. NACA Vent.
6. Aft Safety Valve. 5
2 7. Aft Outflow Valve.
3 4

6
7
9 8
1 11 10

Figure 6.2-18 Ram Air Ventilation

6.2.2.7 Emergency Ram Air Ventilation

During unpressurized flight, the cabin and flight compartment can be ventilated with outside ram air (see above
Figure 6.2-18).
Without bleed air, the ram air enters through the dorsal fin NACA vent, through a check valve and into the air
conditioning ducting downstream of the packs.
The ram air ventilates the cabin and the flight compartment and then exhausts through the forward safety out-
flow valve, as the aft outflow valve is closed when the AUTO-MAN-DUMP switch is set to the MAN position.

6.2.2.8 Cabin Pressure Controller

The maximum differential pressure permitted by the cabin pressure controller is 5.46 psi, which gives a cabin
altitude of 8000 ft at 25000 ft ambient altitude.
If differential pressure is more than 6.25  0.15 psi (forward safety valve) and 5.8  0.15 psi (aft safety valve), a
pressure limiter opens to release the pressure.
Both safety valves also have a negative pressure relief valve which will operate at 0.5 psi differential to prevent
external atmospheric pressure from being more than internal cabin pressure.
When on the ground with the power levers at flight idle or low power settings, the cabin pressure controller
holds the aft outflow valve and the aft safety valve fully open.
A CABIN PRESS warning light will come on, if cabin altitude is more than 9800 ft.

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6.2.2.9 Limitations

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- TABLE of CONTENTS -

6.3 (ATA 22) AUTOFLIGHT

6.3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6.3-1

6.3.2 General .................................................................................................................................... 6.3-1

6.3.3 Controls and Indications - Autoflight ........................................................................................ 6.3-1

6.3.4 Description ............................................................................................................................ 6.3-24

6.3.5 System Operation .................................................................................................................. 6.3-24

6.3.6 Flight Director ........................................................................................................................ 6.3-24


6.3.6.1 FD General Operation ........................................................................................................... 6.3-24
6.3.6.2 FD Mode Selections .............................................................................................................. 6.3-24
6.3.6.3 FD Display ............................................................................................................................. 6.3-25
6.3.6.4 FD Source Selection ............................................................................................................. 6.3-25
6.3.6.5 FD Modes .............................................................................................................................. 6.3-25

6.3.7 Autopilot ................................................................................................................................ 6.3-39


6.3.7.1 AP Engagement / Disengagement ........................................................................................ 6.3-39
6.3.7.2 AP Engagement Indication .................................................................................................... 6.3-40
6.3.7.3 AP INHIBIT Message ............................................................................................................ 6.3-40
6.3.7.4 AP FAIL Message .................................................................................................................. 6.3-40
6.3.7.5 AP Disengagement Visual Warning ...................................................................................... 6.3-40
6.3.7.6 AP Disengagement Aural Warning ........................................................................................ 6.3-40
6.3.7.7 AP Disengagement Switches ................................................................................................ 6.3-41

6.3.8 Automatic Pitch Trim ............................................................................................................. 6.3-41


6.3.8.1 AP Pitch Trim ......................................................................................................................... 6.3-41
6.3.8.2 AP Pitch Mistrim Message .................................................................................................... 6.3-41
6.3.8.3 Flap Auto Pitch Trim .............................................................................................................. 6.3-41
6.3.8.4 Roll Mistrim ............................................................................................................................ 6.3-42

6.3.9 Yaw Damper .......................................................................................................................... 6.3-42


6.3.9.1 YD Engagement / Disengagement ........................................................................................ 6.3-43
6.3.9.2 YD Engagement Indication .................................................................................................... 6.3-43
6.3.9.3 YD INHIBIT Message ............................................................................................................ 6.3-43
6.3.9.4 YD FAIL Message ................................................................................................................. 6.3-44
6.3.9.5 YD Disengagement Indication ............................................................................................... 6.3-44
6.3.9.6 YD Re-Centering Function .................................................................................................... 6.3-44

6.3.10 Flight Guidance Control ......................................................................................................... 6.3-44

6.3.11 Flight Mode Annunciation ...................................................................................................... 6.3-44

6.3.12 AFCS Messages ................................................................................................................... 6.3-45

6.3.13 Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 6.3-50

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6.3 (ATA 22) AUTOFLIGHT

6.3.1 Introduction
The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) provides fail-safe operation of flight director guidance, autopilot,
yaw damper and automatic pitch trim functions.

6.3.2 General
The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) provides several major functions:
The Flight Director (FD) function provides lateral and vertical guidance to fly the aircraft, either manually or
automatically.
The Autopilot (AP) function couples the Flight Director guidance to the aircraft control surfaces for automatic
control of the aircraft.
The Automatic Pitch Trim function reduces the mistrim force on the Pilot's and Co-Pilot's control columns when
the AP is engaged.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function reduces the mistrim force on the Pilot's and Co-Pilot's control columns when
the AP is not engaged and the flaps are in transit.
The Yaw Damper (YD) function provides yaw stabilization and turn coordination.
The AFCS provides dual Flight Director capability, a single Autopilot and a single Yaw Damper.
The AFCS is designed to provide all weather approach capability to Category I and II limits for ILS.
The AFCS is also capable of non-precision VOR approaches, front and back course Localizer approaches and
FMS approaches.

AFCS Heading Set Knobs Coupled LH and RH


[Option - CR 822 SO 90387]
The left and right heading selection knobs synchronize all heading bugs on the Pilot and Co-Pilot PFDs and
MFDs.

6.3.3 Controls and Indications - Autoflight

Figure 6.3-1 Controls and Indications Autoflight

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POWERED
POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL
CONTROL SURFACES
SHUTOFFS
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 1 2

Figure 6.3-2 Flight Guidance Control Panel (1 of 4)

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROL PANEL CALLOUTS

1) FLIGHT GUIDANCE MODE SELECTORS (momentary action)

PUSH - selects flight director modes of operation

- flight director command bars display lateral and vertical guidance commands depending on selected
mode

- pilot can manually fly the displayed commands or engage the AP to automatically fly the commands

- the selected flight director mode appears in the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) area of each PFD

2) HSI SEL (momentary action)

Pointer segments (white)

PUSH - the HSI SEL push-button selects which PFD (1 or 2) the FD is coupled to.
The PFD set of parameters used include:
NAV source, course targets, HDG targets and ADU / AHRS

- pressing the HSI SEL push-button switches from the left NAV SOURCE, HDG, COURSE and ADU /
AHRS selections displayed on the Pilot's PFD, to the right NAV SOURCE HDG, COURSE and ADU /
AHRS selections displayed on Co-Pilot's PFD and vice-versa

- the selected side is indicated by lighting the corresponding arrow next to the HSI SEL push-button on
the FGCP.
The selected side is also indicated on the non-selected PFD by an HSI plus an arrow

- if the Dual FD mode is active, both the left and right arrows on either side of the HSI SEL push-button
are lit and pressing the HSI SEL push-button has no effect

- pressing the HSI SEL push-button has the following effects on the AFCS:
• No effect on AP / YD engagement
• Clears all active and armed lateral and vertical FD modes and removes the FD bars if the AP is not
engaged
• Clears all active and armed lateral and vertical FD modes, if the AP is selected (reverts to basic
mode) (FD bars remain)

Upon power-up, the HSI SELection defaults to the left side

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POWERED
POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS
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

8 56 7 8

Figure 6.3-3 Flight Guidance Control Panel (2 of 4)

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROL PANEL CALLOUTS (cont’d)

3) HDG MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates the lateral guidance commands based on selected heading (indicated by heading bug)
as displayed on active PFD

4) NAV MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - arms the lateral guidance commands for capture of the selected navigation source that is dis-
played on the active PFD

- HDG mode is active until navigation mode transitions from arm to capture mode as displayed on the
FMA

5) APPR MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - arms lateral commands (and vertical commands, if glideslope present) to capture and track the
approach navigation aid displayed on the active PFD

- if APPR is selected when:


EFIS ADC source -> NORM,
EFIS ATT / HDG source -> NORM,
VOR / LOC 1 -> L,
VOR / LOC 2 -> R,
L & R course,
L & R DH on ICP,
both pointers (white) beside HSI SEL switch will come on indicating a DUAL approach mode when both
localizer and glideslope signals are valid and radio altitude is below 1200 ft

6) BC MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates lateral commands to track back-course localizer displayed on active PFD

7) STBY MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - pressing the STBY push-button has the following effects on the AFCS:
• No effect on AP / YD engagement
• Clears all active and armed lateral and vertical FD modes and removes FD bars, if the AP is not
engaged
• Clears all active and armed lateral and vertical FD modes, if the AP is engaged (reverts to basic mode)
• Clears FD abnormal messages

8) NAV SOURCE SELECTION KNOB (rotary action)

TURN - selects the source to be used for navigation

- indicated by the navigation source annunciator on the PFD and MFD (NAV page in both ARC and
FULL)

- see Chapter 6.15, (ATA 34) NAVIGATION for further information

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POWERED
POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS
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

11 12 13 14

Figure 6.3-4 Flight Guidance Control Panel (3 of 4)

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROL PANEL CALLOUTS (cont’d)

9) VS MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates vertical commands to hold vertical speed

- vertical speed being held is annunciated on the PFD

- rotate NOSE DN / NOSE UP trim wheel to change vertical speed

- Tactile Control Steering (TCS) switch may also be used to establish or change to a new vertical speed

10) IAS MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates vertical commands to hold indicated airspeed

- airspeed being held is annunciated on the PFD

- rotate NOSE DN / NOSE UP trim wheel to change airspeed

- TCS switch may also be used to establish or change to a new airspeed

11) ALT KNOB (rotary action)

ROTATE - to select desired altitude

- pilot selects ALT SEL on flight guidance controller and initiates a maneuver to fly toward the pre-
selected altitude

12) ALT MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates vertical commands to hold aircraft altitude at the time of mode engagement

- TCS switch may be used to establish a new altitude

13) ALT SEL MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - arms vertical guidance to capture the pre-selected altitude displayed on the PFD

- IAS, VS, VNAV or PITCH HOLD mode can be used to capture the selected altitude (aircraft must be ini-
tially maneuvered to fly toward the pre-selected altitude)

14) VNAV MODE (momentary action)

PUSH - activates vertical commands to acquire and hold a vertical flight path computed by the FMS (FMS
selected as NAV source on selected PFD)

- the VNAV mode is available only if the FMS is installed on the airplane

- the VNAV mode is only active when the LNAV mode is also active (NAV PB)

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POWERED
POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS
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

15 17

Figure 6.3-5 Flight Guidance Control Panel (4 of 4)

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE CONTROL PANEL CALLOUTS (cont’d)

15) PITCH THUMB-WHEEL (rotary action)

ROTATE - with autopilot engaged and no flight guidance mode selected pitch attitude changes propor-
tional to the amount of pitch wheel displacement

- with a vertical flight guidance mode selected (VS, PITCH HOLD, IAS) vertical reference is changed
(displayed on the PFD)

16) AP PUSH-BUTTON (momentary action)

Pointer segments (white)

PUSH - engages autopilot and yaw damper function (if not already engaged) simultaneously

- autopilot engagement is indicated by lighting 2 arrows on either side of the AP push-button on the
FGCP and by displaying AP on the PFD

- press again to disengage the autopilot (yaw damper will remain engaged)

17) YD PUSH-BUTTON (momentary action)

Pointer segments (white)

PUSH - engages yaw damper

- YD engagement is allowed with the aircraft both on ground and airborne

- Yaw Damper engagement is indicated by lighting 2 arrows on either side of the YD push-button on the
FGCP

- press again to disengage the yaw damper (the autopilot will disengage if engaged)

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2 2

1 1
ROLL HOLD ALT ROLL HOLD ALT
VOR AP PITCH TRIM FAIL ALTSEL VNAV VOR AP PITCH TRIM FAIL ALTSEL VNAV
AP/YD DISENGAGED FD ADC DATA INVLD AP/YD DISENGAGED FD ADC DATA INVLD
AP INHIBIT CAT 2 FAIL 21900 AP INHIBIT CAT 2 FAIL 21900
300 110 2.5 2.5
300 110
4 4
20 20 GS 20 20 GS
2 2
280 1 280 1
10 10 10 10
20 20
260 10 500 260 10 500
80 80
10 10 10 10
240 1 240 1
2 2
20 20 20 20
I 4 I 4
220 300 DH 300 100 220 300 100
300 DH
270 29.92 IN 270 1013 MB
240 240
W 30 W
HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270° 30
HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
108.15 108.15
33
21

18.5 NM
33
21

18.5 NM
N

N
S

S
3
15

3
15

12 6 6
ADF1 E ADF2 ADF1
12 E ADF2
DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM
brag14a01.dg, pt, 20/11/01

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Figure 6.3-6 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Flight Management Annunciations (1 of 5)

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PFD CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO FLIGHT GUIDANCE

1) LATERAL MODE ARMED ANNUNCIATION (white)


- this information indicates which lateral mode is armed
- messages are:
• VOR
• LOC
• VOR APP
• BC
• AZ (Azimuth - MLS)
- for all lateral or vertical, armed or engaged modes, messages are exclusive for each zone
(Management made by the FGM)
- information is taken from FGM 1 if valid, from FGM 2 if FGM 1 is not valid
- when engaged in DUAL FD mode, FGM 1 and FGM 2 supply information to their own side

2) LATERAL MODE ENGAGED ANNUNCIATION (green)


(green, reverse video for 5 s then in normal video)
- this information indicates which lateral mode is engaged
- messages are:
- (*) denotes capture mode
• ROLL HOLD
• HDG HOLD
• WING LVL
• HDG SEL
• VOR*
• VOR
• VOR OS
• LOC*
• LOC
• VOR APP*
• VOR APP
• VOR APP OS
• BC*
• BC
• AZ*
• AZ
• LNAV
• LNAV HDG SEL
• LNAV HDG INT
- LNAV sub-modes are displayed when the LNAV mode is engaged upon selected FGM
- LNAV HDG mode is displayed when the FMS is in the heading select mode (HDG SEL) or the heading
intercept mode (HDG INT)
- if the FMS sub-mode data is not available to the displays, "LNAV ---" is displayed

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4 5 4 5

HDG SEL IAS 165 3 HDG SEL IAS 165 3


LOC YD NOT CENTERED GS LOC YD NOT CENTERED GS
AP/YD DISENGAGED FD MODE INHIBIT AP/YD DISENGAGED FD MODE INHIBIT
AP CAT 2 FAIL 21900 AP CAT 2 FAIL 21900
300 110 2.5 300 110 2.5
4 4
20 20 GS 20 20 GS
2 2
280 1 280 1
10 10 10 10
20 20
260 10 500 260 10 500
80 80
10 10 10 10
240 1 240 1
2 2
20 20 20 20
I 4 I 4
220 300 DH 300 100 220 300 DH 300 100
270 29.92 IN 270 1013 MB
240 240

W 30 W 30
HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270° HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
108.15 108.15
33

33
21

21

18.5 NM 18.5 NM
N

N
S

S
3

3
15

15

12 6 12 6
ADF1 E ADF2 ADF1 E ADF2
DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM
brag15a01.dg, pt, 20/11/01

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Figure 6.3-7 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Flight Management Annunciations (2 of 5)

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PFD CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO FLIGHT GUIDANCE (cont’d)

3) VERTICAL MODE ARMED ANNUNCIATION (white)


- this information indicates which vertical mode is armed
- messages are:
• ALT SEL on the left side of the column and
• GS, VNAV (FMS mode), EL on the right side since ALT SEL may be armed at the same time as the
others

4) VERTICAL MODE ENGAGED ANNUNCIATION


(green, reverse video for 5 s then in normal video)
- this information indicates which vertical mode is engaged
- messages are:
• PITCH HOLD
• IAS
• VS
• ALT*
• ALT
• GA
• GS*
• GS
• EL*
• EL
• VNAV PATH
• VNAV FLC
• VNAV ALT
• VNAV ALT*
- VNAV sub-modes are displayed when the VNAV mode is engaged upon selected FGM
- if the FMS sub-mode data is not available to the displays, "VNAV" is displayed

5) SELECTED IAS NUMERIC VALUE ANNUNCIATION (green)


- displayed in knots, from 0 to 999 kt
- digits are replaced by 3 white dashes, if TCS is active

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7 6 7 6

VOR APP* VS +1500 VOR APP* VS +1500


VOR APP AFCS CONTROLER INOP ALTSEL VOR APP AFCS CONTROLER INOP ALTSEL
MISTRIM [TRIM R WING DN] CHECK NAV SOURCE MISTRIM [TRIM R WING DN] CHECK NAV SOURCE
8 8 TCS DUAL FD 21900
TCS DUAL FD 21900
2.5 300 110 2.5
300 110 4
4 20 20 GS
20 20 GS 2
2
280 1 280 1
10 10 10 10

20 20
260 10 500 260 10 500
80 80
10 10 10 10
1 240 1
240
2 2
20 20 20 20
I 4 I 4
220 300 100 220 300 DH 300 100
300 DH
270 270 1013 MB
29.92 IN 240
240

W W 30
HDG 270 ° 24
30
ILS1 270° HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
108.15 33 108.15
21

18.5 NM
33
21

18.5 NM
N
S
N
S

3
15
3
15

6 12 6
ADF1
12 E ADF2 ADF1 E ADF2

+ - DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM


DME1 40.5 NM DME2 H20.5 NM
brag16a01.dg, pt, 20/11/01

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Figure 6.3-8 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Flight Management Annunciations (3 of 5)

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PFD CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO FLIGHT GUIDANCE (cont’d)

6) SELECTED VS NUMERIC VALUE ANNUNCIATION (green)


- the value is displayed in 100 ft/min, from - 9900 to + 9900 ft/min
- digits are replaced by 4 white dashes, if TCS is active

7) AFCS GENERAL FAILURE MESSAGES


(flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow)
- these messages are non-resettable, except if, the origin of the failure disappears
- they have the following display priority:
• AFCS FAIL
• AP PITCH TRIM FAIL
• AUTO TRIM FAIL
• YD NOT CENTERED
• L or R FD FAIL
• AFCS CONTROLLER INOP

8) AP / YD STATUS MESSAGES (yellow)


- they are displayed with the following display priority:
• AP / YD DISENGAGED
• AP DISENGAGED
• YD DISENGAGED
• AP / YD FAIL
• AP FAIL
• MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE UP] or MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE DN]
• MISTRIM [TRIM L WING DN] or MISTRIM [TRIM R WING DN]
- the first 3 messages will flash upon FGM request following an automatic disconnect.
Flashing is stopped after pilot action on the AP DIS switch on either control wheel, then message is
steady for 5 s before being automatically removed
- if it is a manual disconnect, then the message is displayed steady for 5 s then removed
- these messages are picked from whichever FGM sends the information
- the last 4 messages are displayed flashing for 5 s then steady as long as one FGM has detected the
failure

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WING LVL GA WING LVL GA


BC LFD FAIL
10 BC LFD FAIL
10
AP FAIL FD ADC DATA INVLD AP FAIL FD ADC DATA INVLD
AP INHIBIT HSD 21900 AP INHIBIT HSD 21900
9 2.5 9 2.5
300 110 300 110
4 4
20 20 GS 20 20 GS
2 2
280 1 280 1
10 10 10 10
20 20
260 10 500 260 10 500
80 80
10 10 10 10
240 1 240 1
2 2
20 20 20 20
I 4 I 4
220 300 DH 300 100 220 300 DH 300 100
270 29.92 IN 270 1013 MB
240 240

W 30 W 30
HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270° HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
108.15 108.15
33

33
21

21

18.5 NM 18.5 NM
N

N
S

S
3

3
15

15

12 6 12 6
ADF1 E ADF2 ADF1 E ADF2
DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM
brag17a01.dg, pt, 20/11/01

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Figure 6.3-9 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Flight Management Annunciations (4 of 5)

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PFD CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO FLIGHT GUIDANCE (cont’d)

9) AP / YD ENGAGEMENT MESSAGES
- displayed with the following display priority:
• TCS (steady white)
• AP (steady green)
• AP INHIBIT (steady white for 5 s)
• YD INHIBIT (steady white for 5 s)
- nothing is displayed otherwise
- messages 1, 3 and 4 are displayed from whichever FGM sends the information
- message 2 is displayed from both FGMs

10) FLIGHT DIRECTOR ABNORMAL MESSAGES


- displayed with the following display priority:
• FD ATT DATA INVLD
• FD ADC DATA INVLD
• FD HDG DATA INVLD
• FD NAV DATA INVLD
• FD MODE INHIBIT
• CHECK NAV SOURCE
• ALT OFF
- these messages displayed in yellow or in white upon FGM request:
• when there is a system malfunction, flashing yellow for 5 s, then steady.
Removed after corrective pilot action.
The pilot actions may include such actions as changing the HSI selection, attempting to engage
another FD mode or by pressing the Standby (STBY) push-button.
• steady white for 5 s when data invalid
- all these messages are mutually exclusive
- information is taken from own-side FGM indication if valid, from opposite FGM otherwise.

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11 11

L NAV ALT FLC L NAV ALT FLC


AZ AUTO TRIM FAIL ALT SEL VNAV AZ AUTO TRIM FAIL ALT SEL VNAV
YD DISENGAGED ALT OFF YD DISENGAGED ALT OFF
YD INHIBIT CAT 2 FAIL 21900 YD INHIBIT CAT 2 FAIL 21900
2.5 300 110 2.5
300 110
4 4
20 20 GS 20 20 GS
2 2
280 1 280 1
10 10 10 10
20 12 20 12
260 10 500 260 10 500
80 80
10 10 10 10
240 1 240 1
2 2
20 20 20 20
I 4 I 4
220 300 100 220 300 DH 300 100
300 DH
270 270 1013 MB
29.92 IN
240 240

W W 30
30 HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
HDG 270 ° 24 ILS1 270°
108.15 108.15
33
33

21

18.5 NM
21

18.5 NM
N
N

S
S

3
15
3
15

6 12 6
12 ADF1 ADF2
ADF1 E ADF2 E

DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM DME1 40.5 NM + - DME2 H20.5 NM


brag18a01.dg, pt, 20/11/01

Single Cue
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Figure 6.3-10 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Flight Management Annunciations (5 of 5)

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PFD CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO FLIGHT GUIDANCE (cont’d)

11) HSI / DUAL MODE MESSAGES


(see Detailed Description for colors)
- these messages give a status of the FD or HSI select engagement
- they are displayed with the following display priority:
• CAT 2 FAIL
• DUAL OFF
• DUAL FD
• HSI > (left MFD)
• < HSI (right MFD)

12) SELECTED ALTITUDE READOUT and BUG


- provides digital and analog readout of the preselected altitude
- the analog bug moves vertically along the altitude scale;
half of the symbol is displayed at the top or bottom of the scale, when selected value is out of scale

ALTITUDE ALERT
- aircraft is within  1000 ft to  250 ft of selected altitude
- based on the difference between the FGCP selected altitude and the baro-altitude
- the digital readout and the analog bug is turned yellow when in alert condition; otherwise in cyan
- when altitude alert data is not valid, the digits are replaced by 5 white dashes

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Figure 6.3-11 Control Column - TCS and AP

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CONTROL COLUMN CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO AUTOFLIGHT

1) TACTILE CONTROL STEERING (TCS) PUSH-BUTTON (momentary action)

PUSH and HOLD - allows the pilot to override the AP momentarily without disengaging the AP
- when the TCS mode is active, the FD command bars are removed from the PFD and the numerical dis-
plays of the active vertical mode targets on the PFD are dashed
- the TCS active status is displayed on the PFD in white letters.
If the AP is engaged, the TCS indication replaces the AP engagement indication on the PFD.
The AP engaged arrows on the FGCP remain on
- when the TCS mode is active, manual selection of a new vertical or lateral FD mode is inhibited.
Automatic transitions from armed modes to capture modes and from capture modes to track modes are
not inhibited when the TCS mode is active.
Also, the AP is inhibited from engaging.
- when the pilot releases the TCS switch, the FD modes update their targets to the values that existed at
TCS switch release, for the following modes:
• Roll Hold sub-mode of the Lateral Basic mode
• Pitch Hold mode
• Altitude Hold mode
• Indicated Airspeed mode
• Vertical Speed mode
- when the Wings Level sub-mode is active and the pilot releases the TCS switch, the lateral mode auto-
matically transitions to the lateral basic mode
- in any other FD modes, the FD commands return to their previously selected values

2) AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE (A/P DIS) SWITCH (momentary action)

PUSH - disengages the autopilot


- resets autopilot disengage warnings
- resets the yaw damper disengage PFD annunciation

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Figure 6.3-12 Center Console -> Go-Around Push-Buttons

CENTER CONSOLE - POWER QUADRANT CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO AUTOFLIGHT

1) GO-AROUND (GA) PUSH-BUTTONS (momentary action)


PUSH (either button) - the AP disengages and the FD vertical mode transitions to Go-Around mode,
which commands a fixed pitch angle of 10°
- the FD lateral mode transitions to the Wings Level sub-mode, which commands zero roll attitude
- all FD armed modes are disarmed
- WING LVL and GA are displayed on the PFD

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NOTE
Right Side Shown.
Left Side Similar.

C-FJOE

Figure 6.3-13 Glareshield Panel - AP Disconnect Switch-Light

GLARESHIELD PANEL CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO AUTOFLIGHT

1) AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT LIGHTS (momentary action, flashing red)


A/P DISENG segment (flashing red) - indicates automatic autopilot disengagement
- the A/P DISENG lights flash until acknowledged by the flight crew
- the A/P DISENG lights are not lit for a manual A/P disengagement
- both A/P DISENG lights are lit,
if the A/P disengagement was caused by a failure of 1 of the 2 FGM power sources
- automatic autopilot disengagement is also annunciated by flashing an amber AP DISENGAGED
(or AP / YD DISENGAGED) message on the PFD
- the PFD message also flashes until A/P DIS on either Control Column is pushed then remains steady
for 5 s

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6.3.4 Description

The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) consists of the following:


• 1 Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP)
• 2 Flight Guidance Modules (FGM)
• 1 Yaw Damper Actuator Unit (YDAU)
• 2 Autopilot Actuator Units (APAU)
In addition, the following other flight compartment switches and annunciators are dedicated for the AFCS:
• 2 Autopilot Control Wheel Quick Disconnect Switches
• 2 Tactile Control Steering (TCS) Switches
• 2 Go-Around (GA) Switches
• 2 A/P DISENG Warning Lights
The core of the AFCS are the 2 independent, but identical Flight Guidance computation channels, each con-
sisting of a Flight Guidance Module.
The Flight Guidance Control Panel provides for selection of the FD modes and targets, the navigation source
for the FD and engagement of the AP and YD.
The Flight Guidance Modules perform all the necessary data processing for the FD commands, the commands
to the AP and YD actuators, and the commands to the pitch trim system.
Each FGM can independently process FD commands. Both FGMs are required to perform the AP and YD
functions. FGM 1 provides the actual commands to the AP and YD actuators, while FGM 2 monitors the com-
mands and the performance of the AP and YD actuators.

6.3.5 System Operation

The operation of the Automatic Flight Control System includes the FD, AP, Automatic Pitch Trim, Roll Mistrim
Annunciation, YD, Flight Guidance Control and Flight Mode Annunciation functions.
Engagement of the YD is inhibited when the aircraft roll attitude exceeds  45°.
Engagement of the AP is inhibited when the aircraft roll attitude exceeds  45° or the aircraft pitch attitude
exceeds  20°. Engaging the AP also engages the YD, but the YD may be engaged without the AP.

6.3.6 Flight Director

The Flight Director (FD) provides aircraft lateral and vertical guidance which is:
• Displayed on the PFDs for the pilot to manually control the aircraft.
• Coupled to the Autopilot for automatic control of the aircraft.

6.3.6.1 FD General Operation

Normally, FGM 1 is master and FGM 2 is slave. If FGM 1 fails, FGM 2 automatically becomes master.
Whenever at least one FGM is able to perform the FD function, the pilots are able to select lateral and vertical
guidance modes.
Only the FD commands from FGM 1 are coupled to the Autopilot.
However, if either FGM fails, the Autopilot disengages and is inhibited from being engaged again.
The PFDs display the message L (or R) FD FAIL to indicate an FGM failure that has disabled the FD.
If both FDs are disabled due to failure of both FGMs, the PFDs display the message AFCS FAIL.
Since either FGM can independently provide the FD function, both FGMs process:
• FD mode selections
• FD command computations for display
• Sensor selection and monitoring

6.3.6.2 FD Mode Selections

FD mode selections are performed using inputs from the Flight Guidance Control Panel and the Go-Around
mode switches. Both FGMs receive inputs from the FGCP and the GA switches.

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The FD modes include both active and armed modes. An active FD mode provides guidance for display on the
PFD and for coupling to the Autopilot. An armed FD mode is waiting for necessary conditions to be satisfied, at
which point it will automatically transition to an active mode, replacing the previous active mode for that axis.

6.3.6.3 FD Display

Both FGMs send to the displays the following:


• Pitch and roll commands for display as the Flight Director bars on the PFD
• Pitch and roll active and armed modes for display in the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) area on the PFD
• AFCS messages for display in the FMA area on the PFD
When not in Dual FD mode (for ILS approaches), both PFDs display the Flight Director command bars and
mode annunciations from the master FGM. Therefore, if both FGMs are healthy, FD data from FGM 1 is dis-
played on both PFDs. FD data from FGM 2 is displayed on both PFDs only if FGM 1 is failed.
In Dual FD mode, PFD 1 displays Flight Director command bars and mode annunciations from FGM 1 and
PFD 2 displays Flight Director command bars and mode annunciations from FGM 2.
The FD commands are displayed in either a single cue format or a cross bar pointer format on the PFD.
Selection between the 2 FD display options is determined by the Aircraft Configuration Module.

6.3.6.4 FD Source Selection

The FGMs use the data displayed on either PFD for processing FD guidance commands.
FGM 1 and FGM 2 process FD commands using the same sensors, except in Dual FD mode.
In Dual FD mode, FGM 1 uses the # 1 side sensors and FGM 2 uses the # 2 side sensors.
When not in Dual FD mode, both FGMs select the same side data as the PFD selection of sensors for the FD.
The PFD selection is selected by the HSI SEL push-button and NAV SOURCE selection switches located on
the FGCP and EFIS ATT / HDG SOURCE and EFIS ADC SOURCE reversion switches located on the ESCP.
The PFD selection applies to the selection of the following:
• ADC sensors
• AHRS sensors
• NAV sources
• CRS targets
• HDG targets
A detected failure of a sensor input required in the processing of an armed or active FD mode automatically
clears the FD mode, with an appropriate message displayed on the PFD.
If the flight crew attempt to select a mode that requires sensor data that is not valid, a mode transition will not
occur and a message will be displayed on the PFD.
Except in Dual FD mode, a mismatch between sensors detected by the FGM does not clear the FD mode,
since both FGMs still use the selected side information. In Dual FD mode, a mismatch between ILS sensors
detected by the FGM automatically clears Dual FD mode. Both FG Modules process FD commands with only
one AHRS valid or only one ADC valid, but Dual FD mode requires 2 valid AHRS and 2 valid ADCs.

6.3.6.5 FD Modes

1. Lateral Basic Mode


The Lateral Basic mode consists of 3 sub-modes:
• Roll Hold sub-mode (ROLL HOLD)
• Wings Level sub-mode (WING LVL)
• Heading Hold sub-mode (HDGHOLD)
In the Roll Hold sub-mode, the FD commands to hold the target roll attitude, which is equivalent to the bank
angle that existed at mode engagement, or when the TCS switch was released with the bank angle > 6°.
The roll attitude target domain is limited to  45°.
In the Wings Level sub-mode, the FD commands to hold a 0° bank angle.

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In the Heading Hold sub-mode, the FD commands to hold the target heading, which is equivalent to the head-
ing that existed at engagement of the Heading Hold sub-mode.
The FD commands are limited to  13° of roll attitude in the Heading Hold sub-mode.
The Lateral Basic mode is activated if the AP or a vertical FD mode is engaged when no lateral mode is active.
The Lateral Basic mode is also activated in the Wings Level sub-mode when Go-Around is selected.
Except for when Go-Around is selected, at Lateral Basic mode activation a lateral basic sub-mode is selected
as follows:
• The Roll Hold sub-mode is selected if the roll angle is greater than 6°.
• The Wings Level sub-mode is selected if the roll angle is less than 6°.
If the flight crew operate the TCS switch when the Lateral Basic mode is active, the above logic also applies
when the TCS switch is released.
The Lateral Basic mode sub-mode automatically transitions from the Roll Hold sub-mode to the Wings Level
sub-mode when the bank angle is less than 6°.
Except when Go-Around is active, the Lateral Basic mode sub-mode automatically transitions from the Wings
Level sub-mode to the HDG Hold sub-mode when the bank angle is less than 3° for 10 s.
When Go-Around mode is active, the Lateral Basic mode sub-mode does not automatically transition to the
Heading Hold sub-mode, but instead remains Wings Level until another lateral mode is selected or until TCS is
operated and released with the roll angle greater than 6°.
The Lateral Basic mode is deactivated by:
• Activating any other lateral mode (manual selection or automatic capture of a lateral mode).
• Disengaging the AP when the Pitch Hold mode is active.
• A STBY or HSI SEL selection if the AP is not engaged.
• If the selected ADC or AHRS source is changed and the AP is not engaged.
The Lateral Basic mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC. (This disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS. (This disengages the FD).
The Heading Hold sub-mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by a failure of heading data from the
selected AHRS.

2. Heading Select Mode


The Heading Select mode acquires and holds a heading target which is selected on the FGCP.
There are 2 Heading (HDG) knobs on the FGCP which the flight crew use to set the Selected Heading target.
The FD uses either the left or right heading target, as determined by the HSI SEL push-button selection.
In the Heading Select mode, the FD commands are limited to  24° of roll attitude, and rate limited to  4°/s of
roll rate.
The Heading Select mode is activated:
• When HDG is selected on the FGCP.
• When NAV or APPR or BC is selected on the FGCP to arm a VOR, Localizer, Back Course Localizer or
Azimuth mode.
The Heading Select mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting HDG on the FGCP.
• Activating any other lateral mode (manual selection or automatic capture of a lateral mode).
• A STBY or HSI SEL selection.
• If the selected ADC or AHRS source is changed.
The Heading Select mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of heading data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of the Selected Heading target from the FGCP.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC. (This disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS. (This disengages the FD).

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3. VOR Mode
The VOR mode acquires and holds a VOR radial. The VOR mode consists of the following sub-modes:
• VOR Arm
• VOR Capture
• VOR Track
• VOR Overstation
Transitioning between these sub-modes is performed automatically by the FD.
The flight crew use the VOR mode operationally as follows:
• Select a VOR / LOC Receiver as the navigation source.
• Tune a VOR frequency.
• Select a course on the FGCP corresponding to the desired VOR radial.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the NAV push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
This automatically arms the VOR mode and engages the Heading Select mode. The FD then automatically
transitions to VOR Capture mode from VOR Arm when the aircraft intercepts the desired VOR radial.
The FD automatically transitions to VOR Track mode from VOR Capture when the aircraft has turned on to the
desired VOR radial.
When the aircraft approaches a VOR station it will enter into a "zone of confusion" where the VOR deviation
signal is very noisy. When this occurs, the FD automatically transitions to the VOR Overstation mode.
In the VOR Overstation mode, the FD does not use the VOR deviation signal, but instead commands the air-
craft to a heading equivalent to the Selected Course.
When the aircraft departs the zone of confusion, the VOR deviation signal will again become clear of noise,
and the FD automatically transitions to the VOR Capture mode to capture the desired VOR radial.
When the VOR Overstation mode is active, the flight crew can change the Selected Course without exiting
VOR Overstation mode. Course changes in VOR Overstation mode should be limited to a maximum of 30° to
ensure adequate performance.
The maximum intercept for a VOR capture should be  90°, but the performance may be degraded for course
cuts greater than  45° at capture. In VOR Capture and VOR Track, the FD commands are limited to  24° roll
attitude, and rate limited to  4°/s of roll rate. In the VOR Overstation mode, the FD commands are limited to 
30° of roll attitude. The performance following a Selected Course change of greater than  30° in the VOR
Overstation mode may be degraded.
The VOR mode is armed by Selecting NAV on the FGCP.
The VOR mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Selecting APPR on the FGCP (arms VOR Approach mode).
• Transition to VOR Capture mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Selection of Go-Around mode.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency to a LOC frequency.
The VOR mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Selecting APPR on the FGCP (activates VOR Approach mode).
• Activating any other lateral mode.
• Selecting Go-Around.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency to a LOC frequency.

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• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.


• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The VOR mode is disarmed, deactivated and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of VOR data from the selected VOR / LOC Receiver for 30 s.
• A failure of the Selected Course from the FGCP.
• A failure of heading data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

4. VOR Approach Mode


The VOR Approach mode is similar to the VOR mode, but is intended to be used in the approach flight phase.
The VOR Approach mode acquires and holds a VOR radial. The VOR Approach mode consists of the following
• VOR Approach Arm
• VOR Approach Capture
• VOR Approach Track
• VOR Approach Overstation
Transitioning between these sub-modes is performed automatically by the FD.
The flight crew use the VOR Approach mode operationally as follows:
• Select a VOR / LOC Receiver as the navigation source.
• Tune a VOR frequency.
• Select a course on the FGCP corresponding to the desired VOR radial.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the APPR push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
This automatically arms the VOR Approach mode and engages the Heading Select mode.
The FD then automatically transitions to VOR Approach Capture mode from VOR Approach Arm when the air-
craft intercepts the desired VOR radial. The FD automatically transitions to VOR Approach Track mode from
VOR Approach Capture when the aircraft has turned on to the desired VOR radial.
When the aircraft approaches a VOR station it will enter into a "zone of confusion" where the VOR deviation
signal is very noisy. When this occurs, the FD automatically transitions to the VOR Approach Overstation
mode. In the VOR Approach Overstation mode, the FD does not use the VOR deviation signal, but instead
commands the aircraft to a heading equivalent to the Selected Course.
When the aircraft departs the zone of confusion, the VOR deviation signal will again become clear of noise and
the FD automatically transitions to the VOR Approach Capture mode to capture the desired VOR radial.
When the VOR Approach Overstation mode is active, the flight crew can change the Selected Course without
exiting VOR Approach Overstation mode. Course changes in VOR Approach Overstation mode should be lim-
ited to a maximum of 30° to ensure adequate performance.
The maximum intercept for a VOR capture should be  90°, but the performance may be degraded for course
cuts greater than  45° at capture. In VOR Approach Capture, the FD commands are limited to  30° roll atti-
tude, and rate limited to  7°/s of roll rate. In VOR Approach Track, the FD commands are further limited to 27°
roll attitude and rate limited to  5.5°/s of roll rate. In the VOR Approach Overstation mode, the FD commands
are limited to  30° of roll attitude. The performance following a Selected Course change of greater than  30°
in the VOR Approach Overstation mode may be degraded.
The VOR Approach mode is armed by selecting APPR on the FGCP.
The VOR Approach mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting APPR on the FGCP.
• Selecting NAV on the FGCP (arms VOR mode).
• Transition to VOR Approach Capture mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Selection of Go-Around mode.

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• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.


• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency to a LOC frequency.
The VOR Approach mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting APPR on the FGCP.
• Selecting NAV on the FGCP (activates VOR mode).
• Activating any other lateral mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side)
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The VOR Approach mode is disarmed, deactivated, and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of VOR data from the selected VOR / LOC Receiver for 5 s.
• A failure of the Selected Course from the FGCP.
• A failure of heading data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

5. Localizer Mode
The Localizer mode acquires and tracks an ILS localizer beam. The Localizer mode consists of the following:
• Localizer Arm
• Localizer Capture
• Localizer Track
Transitioning between these sub-modes is performed automatically by the FD.
The flight crew uses the Localizer mode operationally as follows:
• Select a VOR / LOC Receiver as the navigation source.
• Tune a Localizer frequency.
• Select a course on the FGCP corresponding to the desired runway.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the NAV push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
This automatically arms the Localizer mode and engages the Heading Select mode. The Localizer mode also
arms if the flight crew select APPR on the FGCP.
The FD automatically transitions to Localizer Capture mode from Localizer Arm when the aircraft intercepts the
desired ILS localizer beam. The FD automatically transitions to Localizer Track mode from Localizer Capture
when the aircraft has turned on to the localizer beam.
The maximum intercept selected by the flight crew for a localizer capture should be  90°. The FD commands
are limited to  30° roll attitude in Localizer Capture and  24° roll attitude in Localizer Track. The FD com-
mands are rate limited to  7°/s of roll rate in Localizer Capture and  5.5°/s of roll rate in Localizer Track.
The Localizer mode is armed by:
• Selecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Selecting APPR on the FGCP.
The Localizer mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Deselecting APPR on the FGCP after Glideslope mode is armed.
• Selecting BC on the FGCP.
• Transition to Localizer Capture mode.

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• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).


• Selection of Go-Around mode.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency to a VOR frequency.
The Localizer mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Deselecting APPR on the FGCP after Glideslope mode is armed or captured.
• Selecting any other lateral mode.
• Changing the Selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency
• Selecting STBY.
• Selecting HSI SEL when the Dual FD sub-mode is not active.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The Localizer mode is disarmed, deactivated, and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of Localizer data from the selected VOR / LOC Receiver for 5 s.
• A failure of the Selected Course from the FGCP, except for Localizer Track mode.
• A failure of heading data from the selected AHRS, except for Localizer Track mode.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC. (This disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS. (This disengages the FD).

6. Back Course Localizer Mode


The Back Course Localizer mode acquires and tracks an ILS back course localizer beam.
The Back Course Localizer mode consists of the following sub-modes:
• Back Course Localizer Arm
• Back Course Localizer Capture
• Back Course Localizer Track
Transitioning between these sub-modes is performed automatically by the FD.
The flight crew use the Back Course Localizer mode operationally as follows:
• Select a VOR / LOC Receiver as the navigation source.
• Tune a Localizer frequency.
• Select a front course on the FGCP corresponding to the desired runway.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the BC push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
This automatically arms the Back Course Localizer mode and engages the Heading Select mode. The FD
automatically transitions to Back Course Localizer Capture mode from Back Course Localizer Arm when the
aircraft intercepts the desired ILS localizer beam. The FD automatically transitions to Back Course Localizer
Track mode from Back Course Localizer Capture when the aircraft has turned on to the localizer beam.
The maximum intercept angle selected by the crew for a localizer capture should be  90°.
The FD commands are limited to  30° roll attitude in Back Course Localizer Capture and  24° roll attitude in
Back Course Localizer Track. The FD commands are rate limited to  7°/s of roll rate in Back Course Localizer
Capture and  5.5°/s of roll rate in Back Course Localizer Track.
The Back Course Localizer mode is armed by:
• Selecting BC on the FGCP.
The Back Course Localizer mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting BC on the FGCP.

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• Selecting NAV or APPR on the FGCP.


• Transition to Back Course Localizer Capture mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Selection of Go-Around mode.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency to a VOR frequency.
The Back Course Localizer mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting BC on the FGCP.
• Selecting any other lateral mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Changing the VOR / LOC Receiver frequency
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The Back Course Localizer mode is disarmed, deactivated and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of Localizer data from the selected VOR / LOC Receiver for 5 s.
• A failure of the Selected Course from the FGCP (except for Back Course Localizer Track mode).
• A failure of heading data from the selected AHRS (except for Back Course Localizer Track mode).
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

7. FMS LNAV Mode (Optional)


The LNAV mode is available only if an optional FMS is installed on the aircraft.
The LNAV mode acquires and holds a lateral flight path computed by the FMS.
The flight crew use the LNAV mode operationally as follows:
• Select FMS as the navigation source.
• Activate a lateral flight plan.
• Press the NAV push-button on the FGCP to activate the LNAV mode.
The FMS continuously transmits a roll steering command to the AFCS.
If the FMS roll steering command is valid, then the LNAV mode can be engaged, otherwise engagement is
inhibited.
There is no arm logic or capture phase for the LNAV mode.
The FMS commands the aircraft to intercept the desired flight path when LNAV is initially engaged.
In the LNAV mode, the FD commands track the roll steering command from the FMS, which is equivalent to a
roll attitude command. The FD commands are limited to  30° of roll attitude and rate limited to  4°/s roll rate.
The LNAV mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting NAV on the FGCP.
• Activating any other lateral mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The LNAV mode shall be deactivated and inhibited from activating by:
• An invalid roll steering command from the selected FMS.
• A failure of the FGCP.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

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8. Vertical Basic (Pitch Hold) Mode


In the Pitch Hold mode, the FD commands to hold a pitch attitude target. The pitch attitude target is initially set
to the aircraft pitch attitude that exists when the Pitch Hold mode is activated.
The pitch attitude target can then be modified by manual rotation of the Pitch thumb-wheel located on the
FGCP. The pitch attitude target can also be modified using the Tactile Control Steering function.
The pitch attitude target is set to the aircraft pitch attitude that exists when the TCS switch is released.
In the Pitch Hold mode, the FD target pitch attitude is limited to  20°. The FD commands are further limited to
a maximum aircraft normal acceleration of  0.2 g (gravity acceleration).
The Pitch Hold mode is activated:
• If the AP is engaged when no vertical mode is active.
• When an active vertical mode is deselected by the crew.
• When the Pitch thumb-wheel is operated and the active vertical mode is not Vertical Speed or Indicated
Airspeed or Go-Around.
• When another active vertical mode fails.
• When a lateral mode is activated and no vertical mode is active.
• At STBY or HSI SEL selection, if the AP is engaged.
• If the selected ADC or AHRS source is changed and the AP is engaged.
The Pitch Hold mode is deactivated by:
• Activating any other vertical mode (manual selection or automatic capture of a vertical mode)
• Disengaging the AP when the lateral mode is the Lateral Basic mode (this disengages the FD).
• At STBY or HSI SEL selection, if the AP is not engaged.
• If the selected ADC or AHRS source is changed and the AP is not engaged.
The Pitch Hold mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

9. Altitude Select Mode


In the Altitude Select mode, the FD commands to acquire and hold a Selected Altitude target. The Altitude
Select mode consists of the following sub-modes:
• Altitude Select Arm
• Altitude Capture
The flight crew uses the Altitude Select mode operationally as follows:
• Pre-select an altitude target using the FGCP ALT knob.
• Press the ALT SEL push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode
• Manoeuvre the aircraft towards the preselected altitude target. This may be performed using a different
FD vertical mode.
This automatically arms the Altitude Select mode. When the aircraft baro corrected altitude approaches the
Selected Altitude target, the FD automatically transitions to the Altitude Capture mode and begins to return the
aircraft to level flight. When the Selected Altitude target has been captured, the FD automatically transitions to
the Altitude Hold mode and maintains the Selected Altitude.
The Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) activates a visual and aural altitude alert whenever the aircraft
closes to within  1000 ft of the selected altitude. When the aircraft is at “1000 ft to go” to the selected altitude,
the altitude analog bug changes color from normal cyan to yellow.
The aural alert sounds for 1 s while the visual alert remains present until the aircraft is within  230 ft of the
selected altitude whereupon it will go out. Should the aircraft subsequently deviate greater than  250 ft from
the selected altitude, the visual alert will turn on and the audio alert sound for 1 s.
The visual alert will remain on until the aircraft returns to within  230 ft of the selected altitude or the warning is
cancelled by selecting a new altitude on the FGCP ALT knob (after the new value remains stable for 1 s).
The domain of the Selected Altitude is 0 to 27000 ft. In the Altitude Capture mode, the FD commands are lim-
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The Altitude Select mode is armed by:


• Selecting ALT SEL on the FGCP.
• Changing the Selected Altitude when the vertical mode is Altitude Capture.
The Altitude Select mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting ALT SEL on the FGCP.
• Transitioning to Altitude Capture mode.
• Transitioning to Altitude Hold mode.
• Transitioning to Glideslope Capture or Elevation Capture mode.
• Selection of Go-Around mode.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The Altitude Capture mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting ALT SEL on the FGCP.
• Transitioning to Altitude Hold mode.
• Activating any other vertical mode.
• Changing the Selected Altitude (re-arms Altitude Select).
• Operating the Pitch thumb-wheel.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The Altitude Select mode is disarmed, deactivated and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of altitude data from the selected ADC.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of the Vertical Speed data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of the attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of the Selected Altitude from the FGCP.

10. Altitude Hold Mode


In the Altitude Hold mode, the FD commands to hold an altitude target.
The flight crew use the Altitude Hold mode operationally in the following ways:
• Set up an automatic altitude capture using the Altitude Select mode.
• Press the ALT push-button on the FGCP to activate the mode directly.
If the Altitude Hold mode is activated using the Altitude Select mode, then the altitude target is set to the air-
craft baro corrected altitude equivalent to the Selected Altitude.
If the flight crew changes the baro correction during Altitude Capture mode, the altitude captured and held will
be the baro corrected altitude equivalent to the Selected Altitude, adjusted for the baro correction change.
If the Altitude Hold mode is activated using the ALT push button on the FGCP, the altitude target is set to the
aircraft baro corrected altitude that exists at the time of the activation, rounded to the nearest 100 ft.
If the flight crew changes the baro correction during Altitude Hold mode, the FD commands to maintain the
baro corrected altitude, adjusted for the baro correction change. The altitude held can be modified by activating
the Tactile Control Steering function. The Altitude hold target is set to the aircraft baro corrected altitude that
exists at the time the TCS switch is released, rounded to the nearest 100 ft.
The domain of the Altitude Hold mode ranges from 0 to 27000 ft. Outside of this domain, Altitude Hold mode is
inhibited. The FD commands are limited to  20° of pitch attitude and the altitude capture manoeuvre is limited
to  0.1 g (gravity acceleration).
The Altitude Hold mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting ALT on the FGCP.
• Transitioning to VNAV, Glideslope Capture or Elevation Capture mode.

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• Activating any other vertical mode.


• Operating the Pitch thumb-wheel.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The Altitude Hold mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of altitude data from the selected ADC.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of the Vertical Speed data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

11. Indicated Airspeed Mode


In the Indicated Air Speed mode, the FD commands to hold an IAS target.
The IAS target is initially set to the aircraft indicated airspeed that exists when the IAS mode is activated.
The IAS target can then be modified by manual rotation of the Pitch thumb-wheel located on the FGCP.
The IAS target can also be modified using the Tactile Control Steering function. The IAS target is set to the air-
craft indicated airspeed that exists when the TCS switch is released, rounded to the nearest kt.
The IAS target is limited to integer values ranging from 95 to 290 kt. Outside of this domain, the Indicated Air-
speed mode is inhibited. The speed target is always < VMO. Thus when VMO is decreasing, the maximum
speed target is decreased automatically by the FD to avoid an overspeed condition.
The FD commands are limited to  20° of pitch attitude and  0.1 g (gravity acceleration).
The IAS mode is activated by:
• Selecting IAS on the FGCP.
The IAS mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting IAS on the FGCP.
• Activating any other vertical mode (manual selection or automatic capture of a vertical mode).
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The IAS mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of VMO data from the selected ADC.
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).
• An FGCP failure.

12. Vertical Speed Mode


In the Vertical Speed mode, the FD commands to hold a vertical speed target. The vertical speed target is ini-
tially set to the aircraft vertical speed that exists when the Vertical Speed mode is activated, rounded to the
nearest 100 ft/min.
The vertical speed target can then be modified by manual rotation of the Pitch thumb-wheel located on the
FGCP. The vertical speed target can also be modified using the Tactile Control Steering function.
The vertical speed target is set to the aircraft vertical speed that exists when the TCS switch is released.
The domain of the Vertical Speed mode ranges from - 6000 ft/min to + 6000 ft/min. Outside of this domain, the
Vertical Speed mode is inhibited. The FD commands are limited to  20° of pitch attitude and  0.1 g.
The Vertical Speed mode is activated by:
• Selecting VS on the FGCP.
The Vertical Speed mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting VS on the FGCP.
• Activating any other vertical mode (manual selection or automatic capture of a vertical mode).
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.

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The Vertical Speed mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of inertial vertical speed data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).
• An FGCP failure.

13. FMS VNAV Mode (Optional)


The VNAV mode is available only if an optional FMS is installed on the aircraft.
The VNAV mode is only active when the LNAV mode is also active. The VNAV mode acquires and holds a ver-
tical flight path computed by the FMS. The VNAV mode has 2 sub-modes:
• VNAV Armed
• VNAV Active
The flight crew use the VNAV mode operationally as follows:
• Select FMS as the navigation source.
• Activate a lateral and vertical flight plan.
• Press the NAV push-button on the FGCP to activate the LNAV mode.
• Press the VNAV push-button on the FGCP to arm the VNAV mode.
This engages the LNAV mode and arms the VNAV mode.
The active vertical mode at the time VNAV is pressed remains active.
The FMS continuously transmits a pitch steering command to the AFCS.
The pitch steering command contains a bit which indicates if the VNAV mode may be armed.
The FD does not arm VNAV mode unless this bit is set. The FD automatically activates VNAV mode from
VNAV Arm when the pitch steering command label is valid, indicating that the VNAV mode may be activated.
In the VNAV mode, the FD commands to track a pitch steering command from the FMS, which is equivalent to
a pitch attitude command. The FD commands are limited to  20° of pitch attitude and a maximum aircraft nor-
mal acceleration of  0.2 g (gravity acceleration).
The VNAV mode is disarmed by:
• Deselecting NAV or VNAV on the FGCP.
• Activating a lateral mode other than LNAV.
• Selecting Go-Around.
• VNAV activating.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• FMS indicating the VNAV mode may not be armed.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The VNAV mode is deactivated by:
• Deselecting NAV or VNAV on the FGCP.
• Operating the Pitch thumb-wheel.
• Activating any other vertical mode, either manually or automatically.
• Selecting Heading mode.
• Changing the selected NAV source (on the selected side).
• FMS invalidating the VNAV pitch steering command label.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
The VNAV mode is dearmed, deactivated and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of the selected FMS.
• A failure of the FGCP.

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• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

14. Go-Around Mode


The Go-Around mode is normally used to transition from an approach to a climb-out for a missed approach,
but can be selected at any time.
The flight crew select Go-Around mode by pressing either of the 2 Go-Around switches located on the power
levers. When Go-Around is selected, the following occurs:
• The AP disengages.
• The FD vertical mode transitions to Go-Around mode, which commands a fixed pitch angle of 10°.
• The FD lateral mode transitions to the Wings Level sub-mode, which commands zero roll attitude.
• All FD armed modes are disarmed.
The Go-Around mode is deactivated by:
• Activating any other vertical mode, either manually or automatically.
• Engaging the AP.
• Selecting STBY or HSI SEL.
• Changing the selected ADC or AHRS source.
Selecting a lateral FD mode other than Wings Level does not deactivate Go-Around.
Selecting TCS in Go-Around mode does not modify the Go-Around pitch target and does not deactivate Go-
Around mode.
Upon TCS release, the FD lateral mode may transition from the Wings Level sub-mode to the Roll Hold sub-
mode of the Lateral Basic mode, depending upon the aircraft bank angle.
The Go-Around mode is deactivated and inhibited from activation by:
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).

15. ILS Approach Mode


The ILS Approach mode is a combined lateral and vertical mode used to perform precision Cat I and Cat II ILS
Approaches. The ILS Approach mode captures and tracks ILS localizer and glideslope beams.
The ILS Approach mode consists of the following sub-modes:
• Localizer Arm
• Localizer Capture
• Localizer Track
• Glideslope Arm
• Glideslope Capture
• Glideslope Track
Transitioning between these sub-modes is performed automatically by FD. Transitioning from Glideslope Arm
to Glideslope Capture is inhibited until the lateral mode has transitioned to Localizer Capture or Localizer Track
The flight crew use the ILS Approach mode operationally as follows:
• Select a VOR / LOC Receiver as the navigation source.
• Tune a Localizer frequency
(the VOR / LOC Receiver automatically tunes the corresponding Glideslope frequency)
• Select a course on the FGCP corresponding to the desired runway.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the APPR push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
This automatically arms the Localizer mode, engages the Heading Select mode and arms the Glideslope
mode. The active vertical mode at the time APPR is pressed remains active.
If no vertical mode was active, then Pitch Hold is activated.

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The Localizer mode can also be armed using the NAV switch on the FGCP. If the flight crew first select NAV to
arm the Localizer mode, then a subsequent selection of APPR automatically arms the Glideslope mode.
The FD Localizer Arm, Localizer Capture and Localizer Track modes are described earlier in this chapter.
The FD automatically transitions to Glideslope Capture mode from Glideslope Arm when the aircraft intercepts
the desired ILS glideslope beam and the lateral mode has transitioned to Localizer Capture or Localizer Track.
The FD automatically transitions to Glideslope Track mode from Glideslope Capture when the aircraft has
pitched onto the glideslope beam.
The FD commands are limited to + 10° / - 15° pitch attitude in Glideslope Capture and Glideslope Track.
The FD commands are load factor limited to  0.2 g (gravity acceleration) in Glideslope Capture and  0.1 g in
Glideslope Track.
The Glideslope mode is armed by:
• Selecting APPR on the FGCP.
The Glideslope mode is disarmed by:
• Localizer mode is disarmed and Localizer Capture is not activated.
• Localizer Capture mode is deactivated, except when transitioning to Localizer Track.
• Localizer Track mode is deactivated.
• Transition to Glideslope Capture mode.
The Glideslope mode is deactivated by:
• Localizer Capture mode is deactivated, except when transitioning to Localizer Track.
• Localizer Track mode is deactivated.
• Operating the Pitch thumb-wheel.
• Activating any other vertical mode.
The Glideslope modes are disarmed, deactivated and inhibited from arming by:
• A failure of CAS or TAS data from the selected ADC (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of attitude data from the selected AHRS (this disengages the FD).
• A failure of the Vertical Speed data from the selected AHRS.
• A failure of Glideslope data from the selected VOR / LOC Receiver for 5 s.

16. Dual FD Mode


The Dual FD mode is a sub-mode of the ILS Approach mode which indicates to the flight crew that the AFCS is
in a configuration valid for Category II ILS approaches.
In the Dual FD sub-mode, both FGMs independently display FD commands on the PFDs, with FGM 1 provid-
ing the FD commands for the left PFD and FGM 2 providing FD commands for the right PFD.
In the Dual FD mode, FGM 1 uses Localizer and Glideslope deviations from the left VOR / LOC Receiver, air
data from ADC 1, attitude and Vertical Speed data from AHRS 1 and left course data from the FGCP.
FGM 2 uses Localizer and Glideslope deviations from the right VOR / LOC Receiver, air data from ADC 2, atti-
tude and Vertical Speed data from AHRS 2 and right course data from the FGCP.
The flight crew use the Dual FD sub-mode in conjunction with the ILS Approach mode operationally as follows:
• Set the EFIS ADC Source Selection switch to the NORM position.
• Set the EFIS ATT / HDG Source Selection switch to the NORM position.
• Select the VOR / LOC Receiver # 1 as the left navigation source.
• Select the VOR / LOC Receiver # 2 as the right navigation source.
• Tune both # 1 and # 2 VOR / LOC Receivers to the same Localizer frequency.
• Select both left and right courses on the FGCP to the desired runway.
• Select the intercept heading target on the FGCP.
• Press the APPR push-button on the FGCP to arm the mode.
• Set the left and right Decision Height on the ICP.
This automatically arms the ILS Approach mode, as described earlier.

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The Dual FD sub-mode is activated if:


• Both FGMs are available.
• Both AHRS are valid for both FGMs.
• The EFIS ATT / HDG Source Selection switch is set to the NORM position.
• Both ADCs are valid for both FGMs.
• The EFIS ADC Source Selection switch is set to the NORM position.
• ILS data from both VOR / LOC Receivers is valid and agree for both FGMs.
• The VOR / LOC Receiver # 1 is the selected left NAV Source Selection.
• The VOR / LOC Receiver # 2 is the selected right NAV Source Selection.
• Both # 1 and # 2 VOR / LOC Receivers are tuned to the same Localizer frequency.
• Both left and right courses on the FGCP are the same.
• The lateral and vertical active modes are Localizer Track and Glideslope Track.
• The Radio Altitude is valid and below 1200 ft.
• The FGM 1 and FGM 2 Flight Director commands agree.
• TCS is not active.

The Dual FD sub-mode is canceled by:


• A failure of one or both FGMs.
• A failure of a parameter from either AHRS that is used by the Localizer Track or Glideslope Track modes.
• Changing the EFIS ATT / HDG Source Selection to the '1' or '2' position.
• A failure of a parameter from either ADC that is used by the Localizer Track or Glideslope Track modes.
• Changing the EFIS ADC Source Selection to the '1' or '2' position.
• An ILS data failure for 5 s or a mismatch between the ILS data.
• Changing either left or right NAV Source Selection.
• Changing the frequency of either left or right VOR / LOC Receiver.
• Automatic or manual cancellation of Localizer Track or Glideslope Track mode.
• Invalid Radio Altitude data.
• A mismatch between the FD commands.
• Activating TCS.

When the Dual FD sub-mode is active, a DUAL FD message is displayed in green on each PFD and the arrows
located on either side of the HSI SEL push-button on the FGCP are both lit.
When the Dual FD sub-mode is canceled, the DUAL FD message is removed from the PFD.
When the Dual FD sub-mode is canceled, a CAT II FAIL message is displayed, if the lowest of the 2 selected
Decision Heights is < 200 ft, indicating a CAT II approach or if the 2 Decision Heights are invalid.
Otherwise, a DUAL OFF message is displayed.

If one ILS, ADC or AHRS source fails in the Dual FD sub-mode, the following occurs:
• Both FGMs cancel the Dual FD sub-mode.
• The master FGM selects the remaining valid source and keeps the APPR mode engaged.
• On the FGCP, the arrow corresponding to the source still valid remains lit.

If a discrepancy between the 2 ILS sources occurs in the Dual FD sub-mode, the following occurs:
• Both FGMs cancel the Dual FD sub-mode.
• The master FGM selects the ILS source that was selected before activating the Dual FD sub-mode and
keeps the APPR mode engaged.
• On the FGCP, the arrow corresponding to the selected navigation source remains lit.

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17. Tactile Control Steering (TCS)


The flight crew operate the TCS mode by pressing a Tactile Control Steering switch, located on both the Pilot's
and Co-Pilot's control columns.
If the Autopilot is engaged, the pitch and roll AP actuators automatically declutch and the actuator monitoring is
inhibited, allowing the pilot manual control of the pitch and roll flight controls with normal control forces and
without disengaging the Autopilot.

6.3.7 Autopilot

The Autopilot (AP) couples the FD commands to the flight control surfaces using pitch and roll servos for auto-
matic control of the aircraft flight path.

6.3.7.1 AP Engagement / Disengagement

The Autopilot is engaged by pressing the AP push-button on the FGCP.


Engaging the AP also automatically engages the Yaw Damper (YD), if not already engaged.
If a failure inhibits the YD from engaging, the AP also is inhibited.
If a failure causes the YD to disengage, then the AP also disengages.
The AP engages when the pilot presses the AP Switch on the FGCP and all of the following conditions are
met:
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 are valid.
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 do not disagree.
• ADC 1 and ADC 2 are valid.
• ADC 1 and ADC 2 do not disagree.
• The airplane is airborne.
• The airplane attitude is within the AP engagement limits.
• The Manual Pitch Trim AP Disconnect discrete is not set.
• The A/P DIS switches are not selected.
• TCS function is not failed.
• TCS function is not active.
• The Stall Warning AP Disconnect discretes from SPM 1 and SPM 2 are not set.
• The GA switches are not selected.
• A/P DISENG warnings are not active.
• The Yaw Damper function is available.
• Internal AFCS monitoring is valid.
The flight crew disengage the AP manually using the AP or YD push-button on the FGCP.
The flight crew also manually disengage the AP by pressing an A/P DIS switch, by selecting Go-Around or by
operating manual pitch trim.
The Autopilot disengages when one of the following conditions is met:
• AHRS 1 or AHRS 2 is failed.
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 disagree.
• ADC 1 or ADC 2 is failed.
• ADC 1 and ADC 2 disagree.
• The airplane is not airborne.
• The crew press the AP or YD push-button on the FGCP (manual disengagement).
• The crew operates manual pitch trim, setting the Manual Pitch Trim AP Disconnect discrete,
except if, TCS is active (automatic disengagement).
• The crew manually override the AP using the control column.
• The crew press an A/P DIS switch (manual disengagement).
• The TCS function fails.

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• A Stall Warning AP Disconnect discrete from SPM 1 or SPM 2 is set.


• A GA switch is selected (manual disengagement).
• An AP actuator failure is detected.
• The YD disengages automatically.
• Internal AFCS monitoring is failed.
• A Power interrupt greater than the transparency time occurs.
• The airplane attitude is outside the domain limits.

6.3.7.2 AP Engagement Indication

AP engagement is indicated by lighting 2 arrows either side of the AP push-button on the FGCP and by dis-
playing AP in green letters on the PFD.

6.3.7.3 AP INHIBIT Message

If the flight crew attempt to engage the Autopilot, but AP engagement is inhibited by a source external to the
AFCS, then the message AP INHIBIT is displayed on the PFD.
AP INHIBIT is displayed when the AP engagement inhibit condition comes from one of the following sources:
• AHRS monitoring.
• ADU monitoring.
• The aircraft is not airborne.
• The aircraft attitude exceeds the AP engagement limits.
• An A/P DIS switch is currently pressed.
• A GA switch is selected.
• TCS is active.
• The Manual Pitch Trim AP Disconnect discrete is set.
• A Stall Warning AP Disconnect discrete from SPM 1 or SPM 2 is set.
• The AP disengagement warnings are active.

6.3.7.4 AP FAIL Message

If the flight crew attempt to engage the Autopilot, but AP engagement is inhibited by an internal failure to the
AFCS, then the message AP FAIL is displayed on the PFD.
If the failure also inhibits engagement of the YD, then the message displayed on the PFD is AP / YD FAIL.

6.3.7.5 AP Disengagement Visual Warning

Automatic AP disengagement is annunciated by the 2 dedicated red A/P DISENG warning lights located on the
glareshield.
The flight crew acknowledge automatic AP disengagement visual warnings using the A/P DIS switches located
on the 2 control columns.
Manual AP disengagement is annunciated by displaying an amber AP DISENGAGED (or AP / YD DISEN-
GAGED) message on the PFD for 5 s. This message does not flash for manual AP disengagement.
This message is not canceled by pressing an A/P DIS switch.
AP engagement is inhibited while the AP disengagement visual warnings are active. For an automatic AP dis-
engagement, the flight crew need to reset the A/P DISENG warnings prior to attempting re-engagement

6.3.7.6 AP Disengagement Aural Warning

Automatic AP disengagement is annunciated by an aural tone which sounds continuously until acknowledged
by the flight crew. The AP disengagement aural warning also sounds, if the AP disengagement was caused by
a failure of 1 of the 2 FGM power sources.
The flight crew acknowledge automatic AP disengagement aural warnings using the A/P DIS switches located
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Manual AP disengagement is annunciated by an aural tone which sounds for 1.5 s.


This aural tone is not canceled by pressing an A/P DIS switch.
When the AP disengagement aural warning is active, AP engagement is inhibited.

6.3.7.7 A/P Disengage Switches


An A/P DIS switch is located on each of the Pilot's and Co-Pilot's control columns.
The flight crew use the A/P DIS switches for the following functions:
• Disengaging the Autopilot.
• Resetting Autopilot disengage warnings.
• Resetting the Yaw Damper disengage PFD annunciation.

6.3.8 Automatic Pitch Trim


The AFCS Automatic Pitch Trim function performs the following functions:
• Autopilot Pitch Trim when the AP is engaged.
• Flap Auto Pitch Trim when the AP is not engaged and the flaps are transitioned.
The AFCS performs both of these functions using commands to the Flight Control Electronic Control Unit
(FCECU).

6.3.8.1 AP Pitch Trim


When the AP is engaged, the AFCS commands pitch trim to reduce the mistrim control column force held by
the AP pitch servo, ensuring that the pitch transient at AP disengagement is minimal.
The AFCS measures the torque applied to the controls by the AP pitch servo to determine when to trim.
This AP Pitch Trim function is disabled when TCS is active.
The AP Pitch Trim function operates at 2 speeds:
• Trim high speed for Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) below 180 kt.
• Trim low speed for CAS above 180 kt.
The high speed trim provides the AP with adequate controllability during flaps extension / retraction, landing
gear extension / retraction, accelerations and decelerations or combinations of the above.
The low speed trim provides the AP with sufficient precision for when small trim motion has a large effect.
The FCECU gives priority to manual pitch trim commands from the flight crew over automatic pitch trim com-
mands from the AFCS. When the flight crew operate manual pitch trim with the AP engaged, they are effec-
tively overriding the AP, so the AP disengages.
If the AP Pitch Trim function is failed, either due to an input monitor, an output monitor or an AFCS failure, an
amber AP PITCH TRIM FAIL message is displayed on the PFD.
An AP Pitch Trim failure does not automatically disengage the AP.

6.3.8.2 AP Pitch Mistrim Message


When the AP is engaged, each FGM monitors the AP pitch servo torque.
When the AP pitch servo torque exceeds a threshold, the FGMs command display of an amber MISTRIM
[TRIM NOSE UP] or MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE DN] on the PFD. The Pitch Mistrim message is removed from the
PFD when the AP pitch servo torque is reduced below a threshold.
The Pitch Mistrim message is not set by the AFCS when the AP is disengaged, or when TCS is active.
The AP does not disengage automatically when a pitch mistrim occurs.
The Pitch Mistrim message indicates to alert the flight crew that the control column is mistrimmed and that
there may be a significant control column force and pitch transient upon AP disengagement.

6.3.8.3 Flap Auto Pitch Trim


The purpose of the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function is to reduce the mistrim control column force during flap tran-
sitions when the pilot is manually flying the aircraft.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function automatically trims the elevator control system to reduce the control column
force the pilot must input to maintain attitude during flap extension and retraction.

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To perform the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function, the AFCS transmits commands to the FCECU, which in turn con-
trols a pitch trim actuator that repositions the neutral position of the elevator control system, in a similar manner
as for the Autopilot Pitch Trim function.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim control law computes the Flap Position Rate from the Flap Position received from the
FPIU. The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function initiates Nose Up or Nose Down trim commands when the magnitude
of the Flap Position Rate is greater than a threshold and stops the Nose Up or Nose Down trim command when
the magnitude of the Flap Position Rate decreases below the threshold. The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function
commands Nose Down trim for flap extension and Nose Up trim for flap retraction.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim control law commands pitch trim at a rate to produce 2° of Elevator trim for flap tran-
sitions from Flaps 15° to 35° and Flaps 35° to 15°.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function uses modulation of the Trim Speed Selection to obtain this pitch trim rate.

The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function automatically engages when all of the following conditions exist:
• Weight On Wheels (WOW) input indicates the aircraft is airborne for 2 s.
• CAS is less than 180 kt.
• The AP is not engaged.
• The flight crew are not operating Manual Pitch Trim.
• The AFCS detects that the flaps are moving between Flaps 15° and Flaps 35°.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function automatically disengages when any of the following conditions occur:
• Weight On Wheels (WOW) input indicates the aircraft is on ground.
• CAS is greater than or equal to 180 kt.
• The AP is engaged.
• The flight crew operate Manual Pitch Trim.
• The AFCS detects that the flaps stop moving.
The Flap Auto Pitch Trim function also automatically disengages and inhibits engagement for AFCS failures,
FCECU failures and failures of essential inputs.
There is no annunciation for Flap Auto Pitch Trim engaged or disengaged.
If the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function is failed, either due to an input monitor, an output monitor, or an AFCS fail-
ure, an amber AUTO TRIM FAIL message is displayed on the PFD.
If the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function is disengaged or inhibited from engaging due to a pitch trim system failure
detected by the FCECU, there is no specific annunciation displayed for the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function, since
the pitch trim system failure is annunciated by a Pitch Trim Fail light.
Similarly, if the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function is disengaged or inhibited from engaging due to the pilot selecting
Elevator Trim off, there is no specific annunciation displayed for the Flap Auto Pitch Trim function.

6.3.8.4 Roll Mistrim

When the AP is engaged, each FGM monitors the AP roll servo torque.
When the AP roll servo torque exceeds a threshold, the FGMs command display of an amber
MISTRIM [TRIM L WING DN] or MISTRIM [TRIM R WING DN] on the PFD.
The Roll Mistrim message is removed from the PFD when the AP roll servo torque is reduced below a thresh-
old. The Roll Mistrim message is not set by the AFCS when the AP is disengaged or when TCS is active.
There is no automatic roll trim function.
The AP does not disengage automatically when a roll mistrim occurs.
The Roll Mistrim message indicates to the flight crew that the control wheel is mistrimmed and that there may
be a significant control wheel force and roll transient at AP disengagement. The flight crew must disengage AP,
trim the lateral control system to remove the Roll Mistrim condition and re-engage AP as desired.

6.3.9 Yaw Damper

The Yaw Damper (YD), through control of the rudder, provides:


• Damping of the aircraft Dutch Roll mode.
• Turn coordination.

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The YD authority is limited to a maximum of  4.5° of rudder travel by mechanical stops.


YD commands are limited in software as a function of airspeed.

6.3.9.1 YD Engagement / Disengagement

YD engagement is allowed with the aircraft both on ground and airborne.


However, engagement of the YD is inhibited when the Roll Attitude exceeds  45°.
The YD is engaged by either:
• Pressing the YD push-button on the FGCP.
• Pressing the AP push-button on the FGCP.
AP engagement automatically engages the Yaw Damper.
AP disengagement does not disengage the YD, unless the AP disengagement was caused by a failure that
also causes the YD to disengage.
YD disengagement automatically disengages the AP.
The flight crew disengages the YD using the YD push-button on the FGCP.
The YD push-button on the FGCP is monitored to detect a stuck condition.
If a stuck YD push-button is detected, the YD automatically disengages.
The YD engages when the pilot presses either the YD or the AP push-button switch on the FGCP and all of the
following conditions are met:
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 are valid.
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 do not disagree.
• ADC1 and ADC 2 are valid.
• ADC 1 and ADC 2 do not disagree.
• The aircraft attitude is within the YD domain limits.
• Internal AFCS monitoring is Valid.
• The YD DISENGAGE message is not active.
The YD disengages when one of the following conditions is met:
• AHRS 1 or AHRS 2 is failed.
• AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 disagree.
• ADC 1 or ADC 2 is failed.
• ADC 1 and ADC 2 disagree.
• A YD actuator failure is detected.
• The flight crew press the YD push-button on the FGCP (manual disengagement).
• YD push-button on Guidance controller is stuck
• Internal AFCS monitoring is failed.
• A power interrupt greater than the transparency time occurs.

6.3.9.2 YD Engagement Indication

YD engagement is indicated by lighting 2 arrows on either side of the YD push-button on the FGCP.
These 2 arrows are not lit when the YD is disengaged.

6.3.9.3 YD INHIBIT Message

If the flight crew attempt to engage the YD, but YD engagement is inhibited by a source external to the AFCS,
then the message YD INHIBIT is displayed on the PFD.
YD INHIBIT is displayed when the YD engagement inhibit condition comes from one of the following sources:
• AHRS monitoring
• ADU monitoring
• The aircraft attitude exceeds the engagement limits

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6.3.9.4 YD FAIL Message

If the flight crew attempt to engage the YD, but YD engagement is inhibited by an internal failure to the AFCS,
then the message AP / YD FAIL is displayed on the PFD.

6.3.9.5 YD Disengagement Indication

Automatic YD disengagement is annunciated by flashing an amber YD DISENGAGE (or AP / YD DISEN-


GAGE) message on the PFD.
The PFD message flashes until acknowledged by the flight crew, then remains steady for 5 s.
The flight crew acknowledge the YD disengagement PFD message using the A/P DIS Switches located on the
2 control wheels.
Manual Yaw Damper disengagement is annunciated by displaying an amber YD DISENGAGE (or AP / YD
DISENGAGE) message on the PFD for 5 s. This message does not flash for manual YD disengagement.
This message is not canceled by pressing an A/P DIS switch.
YD engagement is inhibited while the YD DISENGAGE message is active.

6.3.9.6 YD Re-Centering Function

The Yaw Damper actuator is automatically re-centered following a manual YD disengagement or an automatic
disengagement caused by an external AFCS failure.
Because of safety considerations, the YD actuator is not automatically re-centered following an automatic YD
disengagement caused by an internal AFCS failure.
If the YD is not engaged and the YD actuator is not centered, an amber YD NOT CENTERED message is dis-
played on the PFD.
This message is displayed continuously while the YD is not engaged and the YD actuator position is not null.

6.3.10 Flight Guidance Control

The Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP) is located in the center of the flight compartment glareshield, pro-
viding both pilots the means for selection of FD, AP and YD functions.
The ESID Control Panel (ESCP) located on the center aisle stand provides the means to select the ADC and
AHRS sources.

6.3.11 Flight Mode Annunciation

The mode of operation and the status of the AFCS is continuously displayed in the Flight Mode Annunciator
area of the Primary Flight Display (PFD).

The FMA displays the following information:


• AP or TCS engage status
• AP / YD status messages
• Mismatch messages
• Mistrim messages
• FD selected targets
• Lateral active mode
• Lateral armed mode
• Vertical active mode
• Vertical armed mode
• FD abnormal conditions messages
• Selected HSI, Dual FD or Cat II Fail indications
• AFCS general failure messages
The FMA area is located in the upper part of each PFD.

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6.3.12 AFCS Messages

The AFCS sends operational messages (Table 6.3-1) to the PFD to warn or to advise the flight crew of the sta-
tus of the AFCS.
A message is displayed whenever the flight crew attempt to engage a function but the function is inhibited.
Some messages are reset by pilot action.
The FGMs send these messages until the flight crew perform the appropriate action to clear the message.

4 types of AFCS messages are defined:


• FD modes and targets.
• Non-resettable messages that indicate a failure.
• Messages requiring a pilot action to be cleared.
• Advisory messages indicating non-execution of a pilot request.
These messages are related to attempts to engage the AP and YD or attempts to engage FD modes.

When more than one message for the same location on the FMA is commanded by the AFCS, the PFD dis-
plays only one message, according to a priority ranking.
Each FGM generates these messages and sends them to both PFDs

The PFDs perform a source selection of the FGM inputs before displaying the messages, using one of the fol-
lowing criteria:
1. FGM 1 if valid, FGM 2 otherwise, except in Dual FD mode where own side FGM shall be selected.
2. FGM 1 or FGM 2, whichever FGM sends the information.
3. FGM 1 and FGM 2, when both FGMs send the information.

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Table 6.3-1 AFCS Messages (1 of 5)


MESSAGE COMMENTS
FD LATERAL ARMED MODES (white)
VOR When mode is armed
VOR APP When mode is armed
LOC When mode is armed
BC When mode is armed
AZ When mode is armed
FD LATERAL ACTIVE MODES (green)
ROLL HOLD When mode is active
HDG HOLD When mode is active
WING LVL When mode is active
HDG SEL When mode is active
VOR * When mode is active in capture phase
VOR When mode is active in track phase
VOR OS When mode is active in track phase and over station
VOR APP * When mode is active in capture phase
VOR APP When mode is active
VOR APP OS When mode is active in track phase and over station
LOC * When mode is active in capture phase
LOC When mode is active in track phase
BC * When mode is active in capture phase
BC When mode is active in track phase
AZ * When mode is active in capture phase
AZ When mode is active in track phase
LNAV When mode is active
LNAV HDGSEL When LNAV mode is active in a heading select sub-
mode, with the sub-mode determined by the EIS
directly from the FMS
LNAV HDGINT When LNAV mode is active in a heading intercept
sub-mode, with the sub-mode determined by the EIS
directly from the FMS
FD VERTICAL ARMED MODES (white)
ALT SEL When mode is armed
GS When mode is armed
EL When mode is armed
VNAV When mode is armed
FD VERTICAL ACTIVE MODES (green)
PITCH HOLD When mode is active

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Table 6.3-1 AFCS Messages (2 of 5)


MESSAGE COMMENTS
IAS When mode is active
VS When mode is active
VNAV PATH When VNAV is active in the Path sub-mode, with the
sub-mode determined by the EIS directly from the
FMS
VNAV FLC When VNAV is active in the Flight Level Change
sub-mode, with the sub-mode determined by the EIS
directly from the FMS
VNAV ALT* When VNAV is active in the Altitude Capture sub-
mode, with the sub-mode determined by the EIS
directly from the FMS
VNAV ALT When VNAV is active in the Altitude Hold sub-mode,
with the sub-mode determined by the EIS directly
from the FMS
ALT * When mode is active in capture phase
ALT When mode is active
GS * When mode is active in capture phase
GS When mode is active in track phase
EL * When mode is active in capture phase
EL When mode is active in track phase
GA When mode is active
SELECTED TARGETS (green)
XXX When IAS mode is active
• Numerical value when IAS mode is active
• Dashed numerical value when TCS is active
XXXXX When VS mode is active
• Numerical value when VS mode is active
• First character indicates the sign of the target
• Dashed numerical value when TCS is active
AFCS GENERAL FAILURE MESSAGES
non resettable
AFCS FAIL
Flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow When a display unit does not receive data from both
FGMs (determination performed by the EIS)
AP PITCH TRIM FAIL
Flashing yellow messages for 5 s, then steady yel- Displayed when the AFCS is not able to command
low, not resettable except if AFCS is failed or the fail- the pitch trim (torque failure or pitch trim failure) and
ure is no longer present the AP is engaged
YD NOT CENTERED
Flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow When YD actuator is not centered and YD is not
engaged
L FD FAIL or R FD FAIL
Flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow When a display unit does not receive data from one
FG module (determination performed by the EIS)

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Table 6.3-1 AFCS Messages (3 of 5)


MESSAGE COMMENTS
AFCS CONTROLLER INOP
Flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow Detection of a FGCP stuck push-button or an invalid
FGCP bus
AUTO TRIM FAIL
Flashing yellow message for 5 s, then steady yellow When either FG module is unable to perform the
Flap Auto Trim function and the AP is not engaged.
AP / YD STATUS MESSAGES
AP / YD DISENGAGED
Yellow message
• Flashing until reset when automatic disengage- Following a Yaw Damper and Autopilot disengage-
ment, then steady for 5 s. ment, manual or automatic
Reset by quick instinctive disconnect switches
located on both control columns
• Steady for 5 s when manual disengagement
AP DISENGAGED
Yellow message
• Flashing until reset when automatic disengage- Following Autopilot disengagement, manual or auto-
ment, then steady for 5 s. matic
Reset by quick instinctive disconnect switches
located on both control columns
• Steady for 5 s when manual disengagement
YD DISENGAGED
Yellow message
• Flashing until reset when automatic disengage- Following a Yaw Damper disengagement, manual or
ment, then steady for 5 s. automatic
Reset by quick instinctive disconnect switches
located on both control columns
• Steady for 5 s when manual disengagement
AP / YD FAIL
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady while the When an AFCS internal failure inhibits Yaw Damper
failure is detected engagement
AP FAIL
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady while the When an AFCS internal failure inhibits Yaw Damper
failure is detected engagement
MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE UP]
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady until the Control column will move forward on AP disengage-
torque is reduced or the AP is disengaged ment
MISTRIM [TRIM NOSE DOWN]
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady until the Control column will move backward on AP disen-
torque is reduced or the AP is disengaged gagement
MISTRIM [TRIM L WING DOWN]
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady until the Control column will move clockwise on AP disen-
torque is manually reduced (crew shall trim in the gagement
sense indicated by the message) or the AP is disen-
gaged
MISTRIM [TRIM R WING DOWN]
Yellow message, flashing 5 s, then steady until the Control wheel will move counter-clockwise on AP
torque is manually reduced (crew shall trim in the disengagement
sense indicated by the message) or the AP is disen-
gaged

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Table 6.3-1 AFCS Messages (4 of 5)


MESSAGE COMMENTS
FD ABNORMAL MESSAGES
FD ATT DATA INVLD
• Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until • FD mode dropped off following an AHRS attitude
failure is cleared by changing selection or by or vertical speed data failure
selecting another mode.
(If the attempted FD mode selection is itself inhib-
ited, then the appropriate FD XXX DATA INVLD
message will be displayed in white)
• White message, steady for 5 s • Engagement of FD mode attempted, but AHRS
attitude or vertical speed data failure (HDG data
not included) inhibits engagement (HDG data not
included)
FD ADC DATA INVLD
• Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until • FD mode dropped off following an ADC failure
failure is cleared by changing the ADC source
selection or by selecting another mode.
(If the attempted FD mode selection is itself inhib-
ited, then the appropriate FD XXX DATA INVLD
message will be displayed in white)
• White message, steady for 5 s • Engagement of FD mode attempted, but ADC fail-
ure inhibits engagement
FD HDG DATA INVLD
• Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until • HDG SEL or HDG HOLD mode dropped off fol-
failure is cleared by changing the AHRS source lowing a heading data failure
selection, or by selecting another mode. (If the
attempted FD mode selection is itself inhibited,
then the appropriate FD XXX DATA INVLD mes-
sage will be displayed in white)
• White message, steady for 5 s • Engagement of HDG SEL mode attempted, but a
heading data failure inhibits engagement
FD NAV DATA INVLD
• Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until • FD NAV armed or active mode dropped off, fol-
failure is cleared by changing the NAV source or lowing a NAV source failure
by selecting lateral mode
• White message, steady for 5 s • Arming or engagement of a FD NAV mode
attempted but inhibited by a NAV failure
FD MODE INHIBIT Invalid pilot request:
• White message, steady for 5 s • ALT SEL engagement while GS or EL capture or
track mode is active or while Altitude Hold mode is
active
• Back course engagement attempted when MLS is
the selected NAV source
CHECK NAV SOURCE
• Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until • FD if armed or active NAV mode dropped off fol-
failure is cleared by changing the NAV source lowing a NAV source change, or a VOR / LOC
selection or by selecting another mode. NAV frequency change or a MLS channel change
(If the attempted FD mode selection is itself inhib-
ited, then the appropriate FD XXX DATA INVLD or
CHECK NAV SOURCE message will be displayed
in white) • Engagement of FD NAV mode or VNAV mode
• White message, steady for 5 s attempted and wrong NAV source selected
ALT OFF
Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until When the Pitch thumb-wheel is used in Altitude Cap-
selection of a new vertical mode or a new altitude ture or Altitude Hold mode
target

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Table 6.3-1 AFCS Messages (5 of 5)


MESSAGE COMMENTS
AP / YD ENGAGEMENT MESSAGES
TCS When TCS is active and the AP is engaged
White message, steady, displayed while TCS is
active
AP When AP is engaged
Green message, steady, displayed while the AP is
engaged
AP INHIBIT When AP engagement is attempted and an AFCS
White message, steady for 5 s external failure or condition inhibits Autopilot
engagement
YD INHIBIT When YD engagement is attempted and an AFCS
White message, steady for 5 s external failure or condition inhibits Autopilot
engagement
DUAL MODE MESSAGE
CAT 2 FAIL When Dual FD Approach mode is canceled and the
Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until Decision Height is less than 200 ft and greater than
selection of a new lateral or vertical mode 50 ft.
This message is computed by the EIS using data
from the AFCS
DUAL OFF When Dual FD Approach mode is canceled and the
Yellow message, flashing for 5 s, then steady until Decision Height is not selected for a CAT II
selection of a new lateral or vertical mode approach.
This message is computed by the EIS using data
from the AFCS
DUAL FD When Dual FD Approach mode is activated
Green message, steady, displayed while Dual FD
Approach is active
HSI> When Dual FD Approach mode is not active.
<HSI Displayed only on the side not selected as the HSI
Steady yellow message source.
(The determination of the selected HSI source is
performed by the FDPS using information from the
AFCS)

6.3.13 Limitations

See AOM, Volume 1, Chapter 1.

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CHAPTER 6 ToC 6.4-1
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

- TABLE of CONTENTS -

6.4 (ATA 23) COMMUNICATIONS

6.4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6.4-1

6.4.2 General .................................................................................................................................... 6.4-2

6.4.3 Controls and Indications - Communication .............................................................................. 6.4-3

6.4.4 Audio Radio Management System ........................................................................................ 6.4-44

6.4.5 VHF Communication System ................................................................................................ 6.4-47

6.4.6 ACARS UniLink - Data Link System


with Integral VHF COM Radio and ½ Size Printer ................................................................. 6.4-51
 UniLink UL-701 Data Link System
 UniLink UL-801 Data Link System

6.4.7 Interphone System ................................................................................................................ 6.4-55

6.4.8 HF Communication System ................................................................................................... 6.4-58

6.4.9 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) .............................................................................................. 6.4-59


 UNIVERSAL CVR

6.4.10 Flight Data Recorder (FDR) .................................................................................................. 6.4-60


 UNIVERSAL FDR
 Extended Storage Quick Access Recorder (EQAR)
 Micro Quick Access Recorder (MQAR)

6.4.11 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) .................................................................................. 6.4-61


 3 Frequencies ELT with COPAS / SRSAT KANNAD 406 MHz Frequency
 Portable Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
 Underwater Locating Device (ULD) 8.8 kHz

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CHAPTER 6 6.4-1
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6.4 (ATA 23) COMMUNICATIONS

6.4.1 Introduction

The Audio and Radio Management System (ARMS) is used to control and monitor the communication systems
that follow:
• Radio Communication (RCOM) and Radio Navigation Management
• Passenger Address and Communication Interphone System (PACIS)
• Audio Integration System (AIS)

The DHC-8 Series 400 airplane also has the following communication related equipment:

• Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)


 UNIVERSAL CVR

• Flight Data Recorder (FDR)


 UNIVERSAL FDR
 Extended Storage Quick Access Recorder (EQAR)
 Micro Quick Access Recorder (MQAR)

• Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)


 3 Frequencies ELT with COPAS / SRSAT KANNAD 406 MHz Frequency
 Portable Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
 Underwater Locating Device (ULD) 8.8 kHz

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6.4.2 General

The ARMS uses 2 Audio and Radio Control Display Units (ARCDU 1, ARCDU 2) to supply the flight crew and
observer with individual control of the:
• Communication radios
• Navigation receivers audio signals
• Interphone between Pilot, Co-Pilot, Observer and Ground Crew
• Passenger Address and Communication Interphone System (PACIS)

Pilot and Co-Pilot stations have:


• ARCDU
• Phone Jack Panel
• Hand microphone
• Flight compartment speaker
• Control column Push-To-Talk (PTT) Interphone switch

There is also a PTT switch on the nose wheel steering control and an interphone transmit switch on the Co-
Pilot side panel.

The observer’s station has:


• Phone Jack Panel
• Audio Control Panel (ACP)
• Transmit-interphone (INT / RAD) toggle switch

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CHAPTER 6 6.4-3
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

6.4.3 Controls and Indications - Communication

Figure 6.4-1 Controls and Indications COM

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6.4-4 CHAPTER 6
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[Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021 COMMUNICATIONS

1 2 5 4 2

4 TEAM
3
V 124 . 470 V 125 . 400
H H
F CH2 F
1 121 . 900 2 118 . 350
V 112 . 15 I 109 . 100
O L
3 R MKR HI S DME
1 109 . 100 2 116 . 550 H
A A
6 D
236
D
236
F ADF CH1F ADF
1 341 2 391
I DIM/BRT A 4365
N T
ONALT
T C
1 3520

ID

PG EXP DME CH
ON BOTH 1/2 HOLD TUNE
OFF FMS
DIM PREV NEXT MAINT
RTN

PA CHIME CALL EMER


7
VHF1 VHF2 HF AUX1 AUX2 SERV/INT

1 VOR 2 1 DME 2
MLS
PA
NORM
SPKR MKR BOOM MASK ADF
1 2
HOT
EMER OFF MIC

Figure 6.4-2 Audio and Radio Control Display Unit (ARCDU) (1 of 6)

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CHAPTER 6 6.4-5
AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATIONS [Rev. 27] 7 MAR 2021

ARCDU CALLOUTS PERTAINING TO COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS

1) ACTIVE MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AREA (colored font on black background)

- typical first main page shown

2) ACTIVE FREQUENCY (green)

- this is the current frequency in use


- when the particular communication system sends valid data to the ARCDU, the digits are displayed in
green
- invalid data or no data displays the digits in white

3) PRESET FREQUENCY (cyan)

- when highlighted (cyan digits change color to black digits on cyan background), this area is known as
the tune window or scratch-pad
- invalid data or no data displays FAIL in red text

4) LABEL (white)

- identifies the applicable communication receiver unit

5) CHANNEL MEMORY ANNUNCIATION (green)

- indicates active frequency is a stored channel

6) DIM / BRT ANNUNCIATION (reverse video, black text on white background)


- appears when the DIM / RTN key is selected
- if no further action occurs within the next 5 s, the DIM / BRT annunciation is removed

7) DIM / RTN KEY (momentary action)

PUSH - allows control of the brightness of the ARCDU screen


- DIM / BRT annunciation appears adjacent to the INT label
- turning either TUNE knob will adjust the brightness of the ARCDU screen while the DIM / BRT annunci-
ation is displayed
- turning the TUNE knob clockwise increases the brightness and turning it counter-clockwise decreases
the brightness
- continued turning after min or max brightness is attained has no further action
- the RTN function is only active in maintenance mode

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TEAM

V 125 . 500
H
9 F
3 127 . 750

V V V V D D A A M S
H H O O M M D D K P
F F R R E E F F R K
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 R
I A 4365
10 N T
T C ON ALT 11
1 3520

ID

PG EXP DME
ON BOTH 1/2 HOLD CH
TUNE
OFF FMS
DIM PREV NEXT MAINT
RTN

PA CHIME CALL EMER

VHF1 VHF2 HF AUX1 AUX2 SERV/INT

1 VOR 2 1 DME 2
MLS
PA
NORM
SPKR MKR BOOM MASK ADF
1 2

EMER OFF HOT


MIC

Figure 6.4-3 Audio and Radio Control Display Unit (ARCDU) (2 of 6)

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