Limits

Question 1

Maximum Altitude

Answer 1

41,000 MSL

Question 2

Icing Limits

Answer 2

Prolonged flight into icing conditions prohibited.

When airframe icing is visible, intentional stalls or use of full flaps is not authorized.

Question 3

Throttle at Idle For:

Answer 3

• abrupt (0.5s or less from neutral to full back stick) pulls to full backstick
• abrupt full lateral stick inputs at full backstick.
• airspeeds less than 85KIAS at altitudes above 15,000 MSL

Question 4

Slow throttle movements

Answer 4

required for airspeeds 85 to 150 KIAS above 35,000 MSL

Question 5

Engine must be stabilized

Answer 5

at Idle for at least 30s prior to shutdown, except for an emergency.

Question 6

may result in sub-idle condition leading to flameout:

Answer 6

sustained engine operation at less than 70% N2 above 30,000 MSL

Question 7

Manual Fuel control limits

Answer 7

N2 less than 90% over 20,000 MSL

N2 less than 95% at or below 20,000 MSL

Question 8

Throttle position for start

Answer 8

Start prohibited with throttle above ground Idle detent

Question 9

Max time for engine light-off

Answer 9

within 15s of moving throttle to idle.

Question 10

Minimum battery voltage for start

Answer 10

24V

Question 11

Sequential start attempt limitations

Answer 11

3 successive starts. 30 minute cool down period before another attempt.

Question 12

idle increase with airflow knob in OFF position:

Answer 12

approximately 2%

Question 13

maximum shift in Idle RPM between post-start and engine shutdown checks:

Answer 13

2%, corrected for standard day conditions.

Question 14

GTS start with external power:

Answer 14

is prohibited

Question 15

minimum interval between GTS start attempts/GTS start limitations:

Answer 15

3 minutes. ( 3 minute delay does not apply in emergencies)

after 3 successive start attempts, minimum 30 minute delay

Question 16

Additional GTS start attempts after an unsuccessful GTS start attempt:

Answer 16

prohibited until the GTS exhaust duct and combusted inspected, residual fuel removed.

RAT doors inspected for discoloration and warpage.

Question 17

GTS starts:

Answer 17

not reliable over 15,000 MSL

Question 18

Freeze point for F-24, JET A, and F-24 + 100 (F-27)

Answer 18

-40C ( - 40F)

Question 19

To Prevent fuel freezing

Answer 19

do not allow indicated OAT to dwell at or below freeze point of fuel in use.

Question 20

fuel additives (FSII, CI/LI)

Answer 20

must be injected at the fuel source to be used without restriction.

Question 21

FSII / CI/LI

Answer 21

Fuel System Icing Inhibitor,

Corrosion inhibitor / lubricity improver

Question 22

the addition of aerosol FSII

Answer 22

is prohibited

Question 23

MAX AoA for emergency flap configuration
(flaps half/full, slats up)

(Flaps extended by EMER FLAPS in DOWN position)

Answer 23

AoA for pedal shaker / warning tone.

Question 24

Sideslip limitations

Answer 24

minimize sideslip with gear in transition or extended above 150KIAS in order to prevent damage to gear doors and NLG strut door.

Question 25

Airspeed limit: | landing gear, transition/extended

Answer 25

max 200 kias

Question 26

Airspeed limit: | flaps/slats, transition / extended

Answer 26

max 200 KIAS

Question 27

Airspeed limit: | arresting hook, transition / extended

Answer 27

max 450 KIAS

Question 28

windspeed limit: | canopy, stationary and towing with canopy full open.

Answer 28

prevailing wind MAX 32 knots

Question 29

Canopy, locked in intermediate position limitation:

Answer 29

permitted only for ingress and egress, NO taxiing.

Question 30

windspeed limit, | taxi with canopy full open

Answer 30

MAX 20 knots

Question 31

max groundspeed on deck, tire limitation

Answer 31

MAX 176 knots

Question 32

max groundspeed on deck, NWS limitation

Answer 32

MAX 176 Knots

Question 33

fuel level limitation for hot refueling

Answer 33

less than or equal to 2,800 LB if PRECHECK unsuccessful.

Question 34

Do not use large lateral inputs at:

Answer 34

less than 8 units AoA for all configurations / store loadings

Question 35

Roll limitations, Cruise configuration, 0-260 KIAS

Answer 35

- 1 to 1.25 G : max bank angle change, 360 deg 1. 25 to 4 G : max bank angle change is 180 deg OR 360 with half lateral stick / half rudder pedal inputs 4 G to G limit: max angle of bank change of 180 degrees.

Question 36

Roll limitations, Cruise configuration, 260 KIAS to 0.8 Mach

Answer 36

- 0.2 to 1.25 G : max bank angle change is 360 degrees 1. 25 to 4 G : max bank angle change is 180 deg OR 360 with half lateral stick / half rudder pedal inputs 4 G to G limit: max angle of bank change of 180 degrees.

Question 37

Roll limitations, Cruise configuration, airspeeds greater than 0.8 mach, to airspeed limit

Answer 37

from 0.75 to 1.25 G : max bank angle change is 360 deg from 1.25 to g limit: max bank angle change is 180 deg

Question 38

Max AoB with gear and/or flaps down

Answer 38

90 degrees AoB

Question 39

max 90 degree crosswind component, | single aircraft, dry runway

Answer 39

20 knots

Question 40

max 90 degree crosswind component, | single aircraft, wet runway

Answer 40

15 knots

Question 41

max 90 degree crosswind component, | section takeoff

Answer 41

10 knots

Question 42

max 90 degree crosswind component, | banner tow

Answer 42

10 knots

Question 43

max 90 degree crosswind component, | NWS OFF / Failed

Answer 43

15 knots

Question 44

Prohibited maneuvers

Answer 44

1. ) intentional spins / tailslides 2. ) rolling cross-controll maneuvers of more than 60 degrees bank angle change 3. ) Intentional departures except for - erect rolling departure with full aft stick/full lateral stick - erect rudder-induced departure entered with full aft stick/full rudder - nose high departures (70 and 110 degrees) 4. ) sustained zero or negative g flight for more than 30 s 5. ) less than 30 seconds between negative g or zero g maneuvers 6. ) rolls at less than: - negative 1.0 G at less than 260 KIAS - Negative 0.2 G at or greater than 260 KIAS, but less than 0.8 Mach 7. ) lateral / directional inputs below 3 units AoA 8. ) intentional departures with greater than 1,000 ft-lb asymmetry 9. ) operations with EMER FLAPS selected, when normal HYD1 power is available, is restricted to 30 seconds with engine RPM less than or equal to 90%. Except in actual emergency, use of EMER FLAPS is restricted to FCF profiles. 10. ) intentional accelerated stalls with landing gear extended while carrying stores.

Question 45

Weight Limitation, | Field Takeoff

Answer 45

14,500 lbs

Question 46

Weight Limitation, | Catapult

Answer 46

14,200

Question 47

Weight Limitation, | field landing

Answer 47

13,360

Question 48

Weight Limitation, | FCLP

Answer 48

13,360

Question 49

Weight Limitation, | Carrier Landing

Answer 49

13,360

Question 50

normal acceleration limits; | gear in transition, and/or extended with flaps or full

Answer 50

0. 0 to 2.0G for Symmetrical loading | 1. 0 to 1.5G for Unsymmetrical loading

Question 51

symmetric acceleration limit, below 5,000 MSL weight 13,233 or less

Answer 51

max + 6.5 G

Question 52

symmetric acceleration limit, above 5,000 MSL weight 13,233 or less

Answer 52

max +7.33G

Question 53

symmetric acceleration limit, airspeed 0.8 mach or above weight 13,233 or less

Answer 53

min -1.0G

Question 54

symmetric acceleration limit, airspeed below 0.8 Mach weight below 13,233

Answer 54

min -3.0

Question 55

unsymmetric acceleration limit, below 5,000 MSL weight 13,233 or less

Answer 55

max 5.0G

Question 56

unsymmetric acceleration limit, above 5,000 MSL weight 13,233 or less

Answer 56

max 5.86G

Question 57

unsymmetric acceleration limit, airspeed 0.8 mach or above weight 13,233 or less

Answer 57

Min 1.0 G

Question 58

unsymmetric acceleration limit, airspeed between 260kts 0.8 mach weight 13,233 or less

Answer 58

Min -0.2G

Question 59

unsymmetric acceleration limit, airspeed below 260kts weight 13,233 or less

Answer 59

Min-1.0G

Question 60

speed brakes may not fully extend above:

Answer 60

340 KIAS

Question 61

Speed brakes will blow back above:

Answer 61

380 KIAS