Twin Otter Limitations Flashcards
Vmc
64 (with flaps 10)
Vx
87
Vy
100
Vyse
80 (flaps10)
Vfe (flaps 10)
103
Vfe (flaps >10)
93
Vmo
166 (to 6700)
156 (to 10000)
Va
132
Vb (gust)
132
Why does the Otter not have a Vne?
Because control surfaces will start to flutter beyond Vmo.
Max torque
50psi
Max torque for no more than 2 seconds
68.7psi
How long is reverse power limited to?
1 minute
Max T5 on start (max max)
1090 as long as decreases below 980 within 2 seconds
1090-980-2
Max T5 on start
925 as long as decreases within 10 seconds
925-10
At what starting T5 should you report the incident to a mechanic?
> 850
Max T5 on Take off (labeled)
725
Max T5 during cruise (labeled)
695
Max T5 at idle
660
Max emergency T5
825 ( for 2 seconds)
MAx T5 in reverse
725
Max Ng
101.6 (2 seconds)
Max emergency Ng
102.6
Max Np
96%
Max emergency Np
110
Max Np in reverse
91 +/-1
Normal operating Oil Press
80-100
Ground Min oil pressure
40
Min starting oil temp
-40
Min operating oil temp
10-99
How is the reverse Np governed?
By the Np governor, limited to 91% to prevent the constant speed gov from engaging.
What are the limitations for using AVGAS in the otter?
- Ambient temperature must be less than 25 degrees C
- Max ceiling is 15,000 feet
- All four boost pumps must be operational.
- Must record amount of AVGAS in tanks
- No more than 150 hours throughout overhaul cycle.
Loadmeter reads >0.5 on the ground, what should you do?
Increase Ng to Idle+15
What is the maximum Loadmeter reading on the ground for proper cooling above 7 C?
0.8
What are the starter time limitations?
40 seconds…one minute cooling
40 seconds…one minute cooling
40 seconds….30 minutes cooling
Maximum operating altitude…
25,000 feet
Service ceiling
24,380 feet
What is the max landing weight of the otter?
12,300 lbs
What is the load limit in nose baggage?
300 lbs
What is the load limit in aft baggage and the shelf?
500/150 which is included as part of the 500
Why does the POH specify 10 flap landings are abnormal and only for icing conditions?
Land speeds may exceed the design speed of the nose wheel
What is the correction factor for the performance charts for flap 20 landings
130% of that charted
Is the otter approved for lazy eights and chandelles?
No, because it is in the normal category
Do we comply with FAR 36 noise limitations?
Yes, although we do not operate at Np 91 we do bring Np to 75 after 400 feet.
What are the required placards to be posted in the cockpit?
- Category and speed limits
- Kinds of operation aircraft is certified for
- Airspeed limitations
- Generator load limits
- Engine fire instructions
- Autopilot limitations
- Use of flaps during and after icing
The autopilot is certified for what type of coupled approaches
Cat 1 ILS