LIMITATIONS

JT8D-15 JT8D-15A

Thrust 15 500 Lbs

Maximum N1: 102.4 %

Maximum N2: 100.0 %

 Maximum Start EGT ° C

- 15 - 15 A - 17

Ground (momentary) 550°C 575°C 550°C

Flight 620°C 620°C 650°C

 Maximum EGT ° C

- 15 - 15 A - 17

Takeoff ( 5 Minutes ) 620°C 620°C 650°C

 Maximum EGT ° C

- 15 - 15 A - 17

Maximum Continuous 580°C 580°C 610°C

 Maximum EGT ° C

- 15 - 15 A - 17

Acceleration (2 minutes) 630°C 630°C 660°C

 Pneumatic pressure (prior to starter enagement)

Min 30 psig at sea level, decreasing ½ psig per 1,000 ft.,

above sea level.

Max 48 psig.
 Starter Duty Cycle

Normal Start: 30 sec “ON”, 60 sec “OFF”

(3 cycles only, then 5 minutes cooling)

 Starter Duty Cycle

Slow Start : 60 sec “ON”, 60 sec “OFF” 1,000 ft

( 2 cycles then 5 min cooling )

 Starter Duty Cycle

Motoring (fuel off) : 2 min “ON” , 5 min cooling

 Ignition Duty Cycle

L IGN – R IGN (- 201) / LOW IGNITION

Continuous
 Ignition Duty Cycle

FLT

2 min “ON”, 3 min “OFF”

2 min “ON”, 23 min “OFF”