Certification du Dash 8 Q400

Dash 8 Q400 Certification

• The Dash 8 Q400 is certified under JAR 23, FAR 23, JAR 25, FAR 25, and JAR 21, FAR 21.

Baggage Compartments Classification

• The forward and aft baggage compartments are classified as class C.

Dash 8 Q400 Certification – Additional

• The Dash 8 Q400 is certified for ditching, provided the required safety equipment is installed.
• It is certified for fuel dumping and CAT 3 C operations.

Infant Capacity Limits

• The number of infants carried is limited by the number of infant life vests.

AFCS Approval

• The AFCS is approved for autopilot (AP) approaches to CAT 1 limits.

Minimum Pavement Width

• The minimum pavement width for a 180° turn is 26 meters.

Minimum N1 for Air-Start

• The minimum N1 required for air-starting an engine without a starter assist is 8%.

VMO Limits

• All VMO limits (0-8000 ft: 245 KIAS, 10 000 ft: 282 KIAS, 18 000 ft: 286 KIAS, 20 000 ft: 275 KIAS and 25 000 ft: 248 KIAS) are correct.

Minimum Ambient Temperature

• The minimum ambient temperature is -54 C°.

Automatic Take-Off Power Uptrim

• The automatic take-off power uptrim value is 10% torque (nominal).

Vfe Flap 10°

• Vfe-Flap 10° is 181 KIAS.

Vmca Flap 10°

• Vmca-Flap 10° is 95 KCAS.

Vmcg Flap 10°

• Vmcg-Flap 10° is 89 KCAS.

Vfe Flap 15°

• Vfe-Flap 15° is 172 KIAS.

Maximum Tailwind Limit

• The maximum tailwind limit on a dry/wet runway for takeoff and landing is 10 knots.

Maximum Crosswind Limit

• The maximum crosswind limit on a contaminated runway for takeoff and landing is 14 knots.

Maximum Operating Altitude

• The maximum operating altitude for takeoff and landing on a contaminated runway is 6000 feet.

Maximum Certified Operating Altitude

• The maximum certified operating altitude of the Dash-8-400 is 25,000 feet.

VOR Use in APPR Mode

• Using a VOR without an associated DME in APPR mode is tolerated.

Flap 35° in APPR Mode

• Using flap 35° in APPR mode with AP engaged is prohibited.

Maximum Structural Zero Fuel Weight

• The maximum structural zero fuel weight is 25,855 kg.

Maximum Structural Ramp Weight

• The maximum structural ramp weight is 29,347 kg.

Maximum Structural Takeoff Weight

• The maximum structural takeoff weight is 29,257 kg.

Maximum Structural Landing Weight

• The maximum structural landing weight is 28,009 kg.

Vfe Flap 35°

• Vfe-Flap 35° is 158 KIAS.

Maximum Ambient Temperature

• The maximum ambient temperature is +50 C° or ISA +35°C, whichever is lower.

Maximum Altitude for Air Start

• The maximum altitude for an air start is 20,000 feet.

VLO

• VLO is 200 KIAS.

VL6

• VL6 is 215 KIAS.

VRA

• VRA is 210 KIAS

Minimum Height for AP Engagement

• The minimum height for AP engagement after takeoff and a GA is 1000 feet.

VA

• VA is 204 KIAS.

V MAX TIRE

• V MAX TIRE is 182 Kts Ground Speed.

Maneuvering Limit Load Factors

• Flaps retracted / +2.5 g and -1.0 g, Flaps extended/ +2.0 g and 0.0 g, Flaps retracted / +2.2 g and -0.5 g, Flaps extended/ +1.5 g and 0.0 g, Flaps retracted / +2.1 g and -0.3 g, Flaps extended/ +1.8 g and -0.5 g, Flaps retracted / +2.3 g and -0.8 g, Flaps extended/ +1.7 g and -0.5 g.

Maximum Runway Slope

• The maximum runway slope for takeoff and landing is +2.0% uphill and -2.0% downhill.

FD Command Bars on Go-Around

• Pushing the GO-AROUND button displays 10° pitch up on the FD command bars.

AP Disengagement Altitude for Non-Precision Approaches

• The AP must be disengaged at or above 200 feet AGL for non-precision approaches.

AP and FD Approach Angle

• AP and FD approaches are approved for G/S angles of 2.5° to 4.0°.

Autopilot Disengagement

• The autopilot is disengaged when the TCS button is pushed.

Flight Director Bars Removal

• The flight director bars are removed from view but remain steady when there is loss of electrical power from a main bus.

VNAV Mode Activation

• VNAV mode is only active when LNAV mode is also active.

NAV SOURCE Change

• Change the NAV SOURCE by turning the NAV selection knob on the FGCP flight guidance control panel.

PLAN Mode Selection on MFD

• Push the FORMAT button for < 2 seconds to select the PLAN mode on the MFD.

AP Approach Commencing During Engine Cooperation

• An AP approach should not be started or continued when an engine is cooperative.

FADEC Automatic Abort

• FADEC will abort the start if the engine does not light within 16 seconds and/or the ITT limit of 920°C is exceeded and/or the NH does not reach 51% within 70 seconds.

F/A Cabin Temperature Control Knob

• Selecting the F/A position on the cabin temperature control knob gives temperature control to the flight attendant and turns the F/A control enable light on the flight attendant's panel.

Avionics Cooling System Fans

• The avionics cooling system has 3 fans.

ECS Controller Operation

• Selecting one pack for AUTO or MAN in the ECS controller makes only one pack operational.

Airflow during Pack Failure

• If both air conditioning packs fail, RAM air ventilation provides airflow to the cabin and flight compartment.

Flight Compartment Pack Temperature

• The flight compartment pack is shut down automatically by the ECU when it is too hot.

PACKS Switch in MAN Mode

• When the PACKS switch is set to MAN, the full cool target is 2.8°C and the full warm target is 71°C.

FANS FAIL Message

• The FANS FAIL message displays on the ED if two avionic fans fail.

ACMs for Environmental Control

• There are two ACMs provided for the environmental control system.

Bleed Switches for Takeoff and Landing

• The bleed switches should be in the MIN and OFF positions for takeoff and landing.

Emergency Light System Arming Method

• The emergency light system is armed by setting the emergency switch to ARM on the Caution/Advisory panel and setting the anti-collision light to red, and the flight attendants switch to NORM.

Emergency Light Switches Position for Battery Charging

• The emergency light switches should be in the ARM position to charge the battery packs.

Lights Operated from Hot Battery

• Dome lights and boarding lights are operated from the hot battery bus.

Taxi Light Automatic Turn-Off

• The taxi light turns off automatically after gear retraction, but must be manually set to OFF prior to takeoff.

Normal Cabin Pressure Differential Limit

• The normal cabin pressure differential limit is 5.46 PSI +/- 0.1 psid.

Maximum Pressure Differential during Taxi, T/O, and Idg.

• The maximum pressure differential limit during taxi, takeoff, and idle ground is 0.5 psid.

Maximum Cabin Altitude

• The maximum cabin altitude (pressurized) is 8000 feet.

Q400 Pressurization Control

• The Q400 pressurization system can be controlled by AUTO, MAN modes, pressure dump mode, and emergency/smoke removal.

FWD Safety Valve Function

• The FWD safety valve is for emergency operation and smoke removal from the flight compartment.

Cabin Altitude Indication Above 9800ft

• A master warning light and a CABIN PRESS warning light flashing indicates the cabin altitude is above 9800ft.

Takeoff Memorization Mode Operation

• The takeoff memorization mode operates when the AUTOMANDUMP switch is in AUTO.

AFT Safety Valve Purpose

• The AFT safety valve prevents the aircraft from pressurizing while on the ground.

Safety Valve Operation

• Safety valves are opened by increasing the cabin rate.

APU Operation Controller

• The APU FADEC controls and monitors the APU operation.

APU Fuel Tank

• The APU takes fuel from the left tank.

APU Bleed Air for Air Conditioning

• APU bleed air can be used for air conditioning if the RECIR FAN is switched ON.

APU Ground Operations Approval

• The APU is approved for ground operations only.

APU Shutdown During Fire

• The APU will shut down and the bottle will discharge after 7 seconds if the FIRE TEST button is pushed during operation.

Engine Fire Protection Fire Bottles

• Two fire bottles are provided for engine fire protection.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Yes, one portable fire extinguisher in the flight compartment and three in the cabin.

Fire/Overheat Detection

• Fire or overheat detection is by 06 ADP in the engine nacelles and 01 ADP in the APU.

Lavatory Smoke Detector and Fire Bottle

• The lavatory has one smoke detector and one thermally activated fire bottle.

High Rate Discharge Fire Extinguisher Bottles in Baggage Compartment

• There is one high-rate discharge fire extinguisher bottle in each baggage compartment.

Number of Cargo Compartment Fire Bottles

• Two high-rate and one low-rate fire bottles provide fire protection for the cargo compartments.

PBE (Personal Protective Equipment-number)

• Four PBEs should be on the aircraft before dispatch.

Hydraulically Operated Main Landing Gear Doors

• Two aft doors on the main landing gear are hydraulically operated.

Cabin Emergency Exits Number

• There are 4 emergency exits in the cabin.

Caution/Warning Light for Flight Crew Escape Hatch

• There is no caution/warning light for the flight crew escape hatch.

Baggage Compartment Use as Emergency Exit

• Baggage compartments cannot be used as emergency exits.

Doors with Inflatable Rubber Seals

• Forward passenger and aft baggage doors are equipped with inflatable rubber seals.

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