T-45C TS, ADV & IUT FamFP-02
Familiarization Flight Procedures
Sg 5, fr 2
LECTURE NOTES
Landing Configuration Limits
(NATOPS)
Specifically, discuss landing configuration limitations.
Refer to NATOPS, Chapter 4, Operating Limitations, for
1. <200 KIAS gear/flaps/slats
a complete listing of aircraft limitations and prohibitions.
down
Emphasize crosswind solo limitations.
2. <600 FPM (1/2 or no flaps)
with stores or pylons
3. <20 KTS 90 degrees
crosswind component dry
(15 when wet)
4. <176 KTS nose gear tire
speed/NWS engaged
5. <90 degrees AOB dirty
6. <15 KTS, 90 degrees
crosswind for NWS -
OFF/failed
7.<10 KTS high gain NWS
Sg 5, fr 3
Landing Configuration Limits
(cont.)
8.Weight Limits:
Field takeoff 14,500 pounds
Catapult
14,200 pounds
Field landing 13,360 pounds
FCLP
13,360 pounds
Carrier landing13,360 pounds
NOTE 1: Landings with pylons
and/or external stores shall not
exceed 600 fpm.
NOTE 2: No external stores or
pylons during carrier operations.
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