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NOTICE: This Falcon 50EX Initial Pilot Training Manual is to be
used for aircraft familiarization and training purposes only. It is not
to be used as, nor considered a substitute for, the manufacturer’s
Pilot or Maintenance Manual.
The Quick Reference section provides limitations, memory items from procedural
checklists, and other data for quick review.
The Flight Planning chapter covers weight and balance, and performance; a
sample problem is included.
Quick Reference
This chapter has four major subsections, which are in turn subdivided by
categories.
The General Limitations subsection contains information and limitations that
pertain to the aircraft as a whole.
The Operational Limitations subsection presents functional and structural limits
such as:
weight
speed
takeoff, landing, and enroute operations
load factors.
The System Data subsection provides system-by-system limitations and other
important data.
The System Data Summaries subsection repeats the charts found at the end of
each system chapter of this manual. These charts summarize power sources,
distribution, controls, and monitors applicable to the system.
Some information may be repeated throughout this chapter as it applies to
different categories and subsections. This chapter is intended to serve as a
convenient reference.
General Limitations
Authorized Operations
The Falcon 50EX airplane is certificated in the transport category. When the
appropriate instruments and equipment required by the airworthiness and/or
operating regulations are installed and approved and are in operable condition,
the following kinds of operations are authorized:
Day and Night VFR (if permitted by flight regulations of the country over
which the airplane is flying).
IFR and Automatic Approaches to CAT I and Cat II Weather Minimums.
Extended overwater, and uninhabited terrain.
Icing Conditions.
Baggage Limit
The baggage compartment is limited to 2,205 lbs (1,000 kgs) and must not exceed
a floor loading of 123 lbs/ft.2 (600 kgs/m2).
The baggage compartment maximum weight limit may be reduced by permanent
installation of equipment.
Maximum Passengers
Depending on accommodation, within the limit of 19 passengers maximum
authorized by the emergency exits.
Maximum number of passengers for flight above 45,000 ft. - 12.
The Loading Manual provides approved interiors accommodating 10 passengers
using the third crewmember seat as a passenger seat.
Noise Levels
In compliance with FAR 36, the measured noise levels are:
Measuring Point Noise Level (EPNdB)
Takeoff (with Cutback) 84.81
Approach 97.12
Sideline 91.5
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Takeoff configuration for this noise level is SLATS + FLAPS 20° at 40,780 lbs (18,500 kgs).
2
Approach configuration for this noise level is SLATS + FLAPS 48° at 35,715 lbs (16,200 kgs).
No determination has been made by the FAA that the noise levels of this aircraft are or should be
acceptable or unacceptable for operation at, into, or out of any airport.
Operational Limits
Takeoff
The takeoff weight is further limited by the most restrictive condition of the
configuration used.
SLATS + FLAPS 20° Configuration:
–– Takeoff and Accelerate-Stop Distances
–– Climb Gradient
Slats Configuration:
–– Brake Energy
–– Takeoff and Accelerate-Stop Distances
–– Climb Gradient
Landing
The landing weight is limited by the most restrictive condition of the configuration
used.
Approach, SLATS + FLAPS 20°/Landing, SLATS + FLAPS 48° configuration:
–– Landing Climb Gradient
–– Landing Distance
38
17
37 MAXIMUM LANDING WEIGHT
35,715 LB (16,200 KG)
36
16
35
34
15 33
32
14 31
30
29
13
28
27
12
26
25
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24
23
10 22
21
18
8
10 14 20 30 %MAC
NOTE: The landing gear position has no effect on the CG location.
Datum
Datum is 25% of Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC), which is 382.83 inches
(9,723.882 mm) from the nose of the airplane.
Speed Limits
Operational Speeds
VFE, (Slats and Flaps) Operating or Extended
Slats Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 KIAS
Slats Extended + Flaps 20°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 KIAS
Slats Extended + Flaps 48°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 KIAS
CAUTIO
At altitudes above 20,000 ft. do not establish or maintain a configuration
with the flaps or the slats extended.
Runway Conditions
Runway slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 2.5%
Runway surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard-surfaced
Tailwind, Maximum
Wind Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kts
Systems Data
Collins Proline 4
COLLINS 6100 navigation must be periodically verified during the flight
by comparison with the other means of navigation. FUEL, TIME prediction
information are provided for advisory purposes only and must not be used for
flight planning.
If aircraft is configured for KG weight units, specific range information SP RNG
in FUEL MGMT page is erroneous. FMS must not be used for navigation above
80° North and below 80° South latitudes.
Approach
Use of the FMS during approach is forbidden:
Except for published RNAV procedures, a transcription of a published VOR,
VOR/DME, GPS overlay or NDB approach procedures.
If the navaids specified in the procedures are not available and displayed on
the EFIS and actively monitored by the crew.
If the APPR or GPS APPR annunciator in the PFD is not green 2 NM before
the FAF.
If one of the CHK POS or FMS DR or NO APPR annunciators is illuminated
yellow in the PFD.
NOTE: If GPS’s are not available, VOR or NDB approaches cannot be
performed using FMS.
Standby Compass
For reliable standby compass operation, the windshield heat should be off.
Battery Temperature
Amber Light (WARM) at or above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120°F (48.9°C)
Red Light (HOT) at or above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150°F (65.5°C)
Red Light (HOT) at or above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160°F (71.1°C)
(A/C with SB F50-295 or M2245)
Flight Controls
Flaps
In flight, extend flaps to the next detent only after cessation of movement to
the previous detent position.
Do not extend the flaps if the slat green light is off.
CAUTIO
At altitudes above 20,000 ft., do not establish or maintain a configuration
with the flaps or the slats extended.
Airbrakes
Extension of the airbrakes within 500 ft. from the ground is not permitted.
Slats
With AUTO SLAT Light On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 KIAS MAXIMUM
Fuel
Approved Additives
Anti-Icing Additives
Anti-icing additive, conforming to MIL-I-27686D/E (JP-4/JP-8) or MIL-I-85470
(JP-5) specifications or equivalent at a concentration not in excess of 0.15%
by volume.
Biocide Additives
SOHIO Biobor JF biocide additive, or equivalent, is approved for use in the
fuel at a concentration not to exceed 270 PPM.
Anti-Static Additives
Anti-static additives providing quantity added does not exceed:
–– 1 PPM for Shell ASA 3.
–– 3 PPM for STADIS 450.
–– 5 PPM for SIGBOL TU38-101741.
* I-M fluid is I fluid mixed 1:1 with methanol (GOST 2222-78E).
** TGF-M fluid mixed 1:1 with methanol (GOST 2222-78E).
NOTE: The amount of fuel left in the tanks when the fuel quantity indicators reach zero is not safely
usable in all flight conditions.
Fuel Temperature
Inflight tank fuel temperature must be maintained at least 3°C (37.4°F) above the
freezing point of fuel being used.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Fluids
Hydraulic fluids approved for use must conform to MIL-H-5606 specification
(NATO codes H515 or H520).
Standby Pump
Maximum Altitude for Standby Pump Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,000 ft.
Engine Anti-Ice
The engine anti-ice system must not be used with TAT in excess of +10°C (+50°F).
Wing Anti-Ice
The wing anti-ice system must not be used with TAT in excess of
+10°C (+50°F).
The wing anti-ice system must not be used on ground except for limited checks
conducted in accordance with Airplane Flight Manual or Maintenance Manual
instructions.
Nosewheels
Nosewheels must be equipped with chined tires.
Oxygen System
Minimum Oxygen Pressure
below 10,000 ft. without Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 PSI
Minimum Two Crew with 10 or
Fewer Passengers to FL 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 PSI
Pressurization/Environmental (Pneumatic)
Cabin Pressurization
Maximum Differential Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 PSI (655 MB)
(Pressure relief valve setting)
Powerplant Limitations
Powerplant Manufacturer/Model
Honeywell, TFE731-40.
Thrust Setting
The engine low pressure rotor speed N1 is used as the thrust setting parameter.
The takeoff and maximum continuous thrust must be based on the N1 values
given in section 5:
Takeoff thrust (5 minutes time limit), refer to section 5 of AFM.
Maximum continuous thrust, refer to section 5 of AFM.
Starting Time
Ground start:
From 10% N2 speed to light-off 10 seconds maximum
From light-off to idle 60 seconds maximum
Windmilling airstart: No time limit
Starter assist airstart:
From initial fuel flow N2 speed to 60 % N2 45 seconds maximum
Engine Synchronizer
The engine synchronizer system must not be used during takeoff, landings and
missed approaches.
Approved Oils
The Type II oils conforming to EMS 53110 specification.
Oil Pressure
Thrust Setting Minimum Pressure Maximum Pressure
Takeoff, climb, cruise or maximum 65 PSI 80 PSI
continuous
Idle 50 PSI 80 PSI
Transient 100 PSI less than 3 minutes
NOTE: The OIL 1, OIL 2, and OIL 3 lights in the Master Warning Panel
illuminate for an oil pressure below 50 PSI.
Oil Temperature
Operational Limits
From sea level to 30,000 ft. 127°C maximum
Above 30,000 ft. 140°C maximum
Transient all altitudes 149°C maximum less than 2 minutes
Minimum for exceeding idle power 30°C
Thrust Reverser
The thrust reverser is approved for ground use only.
On landing, do not attempt a go-around after reverse thrust is selected.
With a thrust reverser deployed in flight, reduce airspeed to 230 KIAS or less.
Recommended 30 seconds maximum continuous usage and 4.5 mins.
between consecutive uses.
Full reverse thrust is usable until the aircraft comes to a complete stop;
however, in crosswind conditions, a 5% reduction of engine N1 is
recommended shortly before the complete stop is reached.
The manufacturer recommends checking that reverse thrust is limited
automatically to a maximum of 93% N1.
Arthur Q Units
Power Source Hydraulic System 1
Copilot static system (static pressure data)
Copilot pitot system (aileron Arthur Q)
Engine No. 1 pressure (PT2) probe (elevator Arthur Q)
Control NORMAL/PANEL ONLY Dual isolation valve selector
Monitor Q UNIT Light
Slats – Emergency
Power Source Hydraulic System 2
Primary B bus
Control EMERG SLATS red guarded switch
Distribution Outboard slats only
Extension only
Monitor Red Slats-in-Transit arrow illuminates as soon as the switch is
activated.
Green slat-shaped light illuminates when outboard slats are fully
extended and the slat flap handle is in the CLEAN position.
Protection Circuit breaker
RH AUTO SLAT
Flaps
Power Source Auxiliary D bus (Control)
Hydraulic System 2 (Operation)
Primary B bus (Indication)
Control Slat/flap handle
Distribution Inboard and outboard flaps
Monitor Flap position indicator
Annunciator
FLAP ASYM
T/O CONFIG
Protection Flaps asymmetry circuit (cuts power to hydraulic reduction gear
motor)
Circuit breaker
FLAP CONTROL
FLAP A/B INDIC
Fuel System
Power Source Primary A bus
Left and center booster pumps
Left and center fuel gauges
Primary B bus
Right booster pump
Right fuel gauge
Fuel temperature gauge
Transfer intercom valves
EMERG. FUEL TRANSFER switch
Auxiliary C bus
Left and center transfer pumps
Left crossfeed valve
Auxiliary D bus
Right transfer pump
Right crossfeed valve
Distribution Left, center, right wing tanks
Left, center, right feeder tanks
Left, center, right engines
APU (center feeder tank)
Control Manual fuel transfer shutoff valves
Switches
XFR pump (left/center/right)
XFR INTERCOM (left/right)
BOOSTER pump (left/center/right)
XFEED (left/right)
REAR TOT fuel quantity indicator
(controls fuel quantity indications)
Monitor Fuel quantity indicators (left, center, right)
FUEL TEMP indicator
Total fuel used indicator
Fuel XFR lights (left, center, right)
Annunciators
FUEL 1, FUEL 2, FUEL 3 low fuel pressure
FUELING
LO FUEL
Hydraulic System
Power Source Three engine-driven pumps
Primary A bus
Standby electric pump control
Left Main bus
Standby electric pump power
Primary A and B buses
Annunciator indication
Auxiliary C and D buses
Quantity indication
Pressure indication
Distribution System1
One body of the flight control servo-actuators
Pitch and roll "Arthur-Q" units
Inboard slats (normal operation)
Outboard slats (normal and automatic operation)
Normal brakes
Thrust reverser
Landing gear and landing gear doors
System 2
One body of the flight control servo-actuators
Flaps
Airbrakes
Outboard slats (standby and automatic operation)
Steering system
Emergency brakes
Parking brakes
Control Standby pump mode selector switch
Standby pump manual selector handle (ground use only)
Monitor Hydraulic System 1 QTY/PSI indicators
Hydraulic System 2 QTY/PSI indicators
Annunciators
HYDR # 1 PUMP 1, HYDR # 1 PUMP 2, HYDR # 2 PUMP 3
HYD TK PRESS
ST PUMP # 2
# 2P BK
Gauges
Park brake accumulator pressure
Thrust reverser accumulator pressure
System accumulator pressure
Hydraulic fluid quantity sight glass
Protection Hydraulic system pressure relief valves
Tank pressure relief
Circuit breakers (indication)
HYDR 1 and HYDR 2 quantity
ST-BY PUMP
Engine Anti-Ice
Power Source HP bleed air intakes
HP and LP bleed air (Engine No. 2 S-duct)
Primary A bus (Engines 1/2)
Primary B bus (Engine 3)
Distribution Engines 1/3:
Nacelles
Engine 2:
S-duct inlet
S-duct
Elliptical spinner (if installed)
All engine Pt2/Tt2 sensors (electrically heated)
Control Switches
ENG 1, ENG 2, ENG 3 anti-ice
HP 1, HP 2, HP 3
Isolation valve
Monitor ENG 1, ENG 2, ENG 3 amber/green anti-ice lights
ITT gauges
TAT indicator
BLEED OVHT annunciators
Protection Circuit breakers
ENGINE 1
ENGINE 2
ENGINE 3
Pitot/Static Anti-Icing
Power Source Primary A, Auxiliary C and D buses
Distribution Pitot probes Left and Right
Normal static ports Left and Right
Angle-of-attack probe
Total Air Temperature (TAT) probe
Stall vanes Left and Right
Control PILOT PITOT switch
Static ports (Left and Right)
Left pitot probe
TAT probe
Left stall vane
COPILOT PITOT switch
Static ports (Left and Right)
Right pitot probe
AOA probe
Right stall vane
Monitor Annunciators
L PITOT (A bus)
R PITOT (B bus)
A/A ammeter
Protection Circuit breakers
LH PITOT HEAT
RH PITOT HEAT
A/A PROBE HEAT (if installed)
Windshield Anti-Ice
Power Source LH Main DC bus, RH main DC bus
Primary A and Auxiliary D buses
Auxiliary C bus (side windows)
Distribution Pilot, copilot, center windshields
Pilot DV (sliding) window
Copilot DV (non-sliding) window
Aft right window
Aft left window (option 30-45-10)
Control PILOT windshield switch (OFF, NORM, MAX)
Pilot windshield
Left center windshield
COPILOT windshield switch (OFF, NORM, MAX)
Copilot windshield
Right center windshield
SIDE windshield switch (OFF, ON)
Sliding window
Right DV window
Right aft window
Left aft window (option 30-45-10)
Monitor XFR Windshield light
Protection Circuit breakers
WSHLD FRONT LH
WSHLD FRONT RH
DV WINDOW
AFT SIDE WINDOW
Windshield current limiters
Anti-Skid System
Power Source Primary B bus
Hydraulic System 1
Distribution No. 1 Brake system
Control Brake selector switch
Normal gear control handle
Nose gear ground/flight switch
Anti-skid test button
Monitor L/R Brake pressure lights
Protection Circuit breakers
ANTI-SKID
Hydraulic pressure relief valves
Lighting System
Power Source 28 VDC
Primary A and B buses
Auxiliary C and D buses
115 VAC, 400 Hz
Control Flight deck lighting
Pilot’s dimmer control panel
Copilot’s dimmer control panel
Interior light switches
Exterior light switches
Proximity switch (taxi lights)
Monitor Warning and advisory lights
Protection Circuit breakers
Oxygen System
Power Source One 76.7 cubic-ft. oxygen bottle (1,850 PSI at 21°C (70°F))
Distribution Crew distribution system
Passenger distribution system (including optional third crew
member outlet)
First air system (optional two cabin outlets)
Control PASSENGER OXYGEN selector
(copilot’s right side console)
Crew masks
N/100% PUSH selector
Test button
Passenger masks
Therapeutic masks (optional)
Shutoff valve near bottle
Passenger oxygen RESET button
Monitor Oxygen bottle pressure gauge
(aft of main entry door)
Oxygen system pressure gauge
(copilot’s RH console)
Mode selector on controller
ARMED and SUPPLY indicators
Protection Pressure reducing valve
Frangible disc (overpressure relief)
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection, when a crewmember verifies the aircraft’s physical
readiness, is an essential part of any flight preparation.
No detail is overlooked during the first preflight of the day. Abnormal conditions
such as low tire pressure are corrected prior to flight, but to ensure safety, even
minor discrepancies should be corrected as well.
After a thorough initial preflight, subsequent same-day inspections may be
abbreviated.
The inspection begins inside the aircraft, as the pilot verifies the initial cockpit
and cabin setup and essential functions. The exterior walkaround then proceeds
clockwise around the aircraft, beginning and ending at the entry door. Finally, the
pilot returns to the aircraft interior to check the passenger and crew compartments
for flight readiness.
A
C
H D
E
G
Exterior Walkaround
Refer to the Preflight Inspection Walkaround Path on the previous page. Inspection
segments identified by letters A through I match sequenced checklists on following
pages. Adjacent to each checklist, a large locator photo identifies that general
inspection area, while other photos and illustrations detail the checklist items.
Photos read left to right.
A flashlight and standard screw driver are necessary to properly complete the
preflight inspection.
During the inspection, ensure the ground is free of foreign objects and check the
condition of the fuselage, surfaces, lights, and antennas. Inspect for fuel, oil, or
hydraulic leaks.
Ladder
A folding, adjustable ladder placed next to the wing leading edge provides
access to the upper wing surface. The ladder stows in either the baggage or
aft compartment. To reach the No. 2 (Center) Engine inlet and upper fuselage,
the crewmember on the wing pulls the ladder up and reconfigures it to mount
into the attach points on the fuselage.
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RH FEEDER TANK
CENTER
FEEDER
TANK
LH WING TANK
LH FEEDER
TANK
* IF SBF50-0146 INSTALLED
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(Check brake units for condition and for hydraulic fluid leaks.)
Chock - Removed.
CAUTIO
Because the aileron is carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, it requires special
care when cleaning. Consult the Maintenance Manual for scouring and
cleaning information.
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F Aft Compartment
Open the aft compartment door and use the attached folding ladder to access
the compartment. Inspect the area’s general condition and check the following
items:
a. Electrical Panel - Checked.
(Check for abnormalities. Ensure circuit breakers are in and that generator
switches are guarded.)
b. Batteries - Checked.
(Verify both batteries are securely installed and properly connected. Apply
clockwise pressure to each connector knob to ensure the connector is
seated.)
c. Hydraulic Reservoirs - Checked.
(Check integrity of connections. Check the sight gauges to confirm that
fluid levels are within the operating range.)
d. Standby Pump Selector - Checked.
(Verify standby pump selector handle is safety-wired in the IN FLIGHT
position.)
e. Engine Fire Extinguishers - Checked.
(Ensure each of the three extinguisher bottle pressure gauges indicates
proper pressure per data decal on the bottle.)
f. APU Fire Extinguisher - Checked.
(Check for indicated pressure of approximately 360 to 385 PSI.)
g. S-Duct Door - Secured.
(Confirm the door is securely closed and latched. Before closing the door
of the rear compartment, ensure that all objects contained therein are
correctly secured.)
h. Aft Compartment Door - Closed.
Latches - Latched/Secured.
NOTE: When the aft compartment inspection is complete, stow the
ladder. Close and securely latch the access door.
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CAUTIO
Because the aileron is carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, it requires special
care when cleaning. Consult the Maintenance Manual for scouring and
cleaning information.
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Interior/Passenger Loading
1. Baggage - Checked.
(Check that all baggage is secured and aisles are clear.)
2. Cabin Door - Secured.
(Assure the cabin door is closed, latched, and unobstructed.)
3. Emergency Exits - Checked.
(Assure access to emergency exits is clear.)
4. Passenger Briefing - Complete.
(According to Part 91.519 requirements, the pilot-in-command or a
crewmember briefs the passengers on smoking, use of safety belts, location
and operation of the passenger entry door and emergency exits, location
and use of survival equipment, and normal and emergency use of oxygen
equipment.
For flights over water, the briefing should include ditching procedures and
use of flotation equipment. An exception to the oral briefing rule is if the
pilot-in-command determines the passengers are familiar with the briefing
content. A printed card with the above information should be available to
each passenger to supplement the oral briefing.)
5. Passenger Seat Belts - Fastened.
(Ensure each passenger has fastened his seat belt.)
6. Keys - Available.
(Ensure all aircraft keys are on board and stowed in a central location.)
Cockpit Preparation
(PWR OFF)
LH Side Console
1. HF/IRS - OFF
2. Audio control panel - Set
3. FLOOR switch - OFF
This switch energizes the heating network regulated to between 10° and 30°.
This network must be used only when conditions dictate.
Pedestal
1. Power levers - Cut-off
If they are not in this position, it will be impossible to start the engines.
Exert a forward pressure on all three levers to ensure that they are in the
cut-off notch.
If they are, they will not move.
2. No. 2 (Center) Engine: thrust reverser control lever - Stowed position
3. THRUST REVERSER: emergency switch - NORM − Guard down
4. RTU switches - OFF
5. ATC switch - STBY
The ATC transponder must be in standby during towing to avoid undesirable
interference on certain radars.
6. AIRBRAKES handle - Position 0
7. Slat−Flap handle - CLEAN
8. EMERG. SLATS - Guard down
This switch controls emergency operation of the outboard slats, and when
there is no system malfunction it should be in the off position with the guard
down.
9. NORMAL stabilizer CB - Engaged
If this circuit breaker is not engaged, the tailplane cannot be used normally.
10. GPWS FLAPS O’RIDE - Guarded
RH Side Console
1. NOSE lever - OPEN
The nose cone-to-cabin interconnection valve will be closed only if there are
abnormal leaks in the nose cone that could affect the pressurization of the
cabin.
2. Oxygen controller - NORMAL
a. Reset button - Depressed
If during the flight the cabin altitude exceeds 11,500 ± 750 ft. or
10,500 ± 750 ft. (according to type of controller) the passenger oxygen
masks will drop and come into operation automatically.
3. FLOOR switch - OFF
4. Audio control panel - Set
5. HF/IRS - OFF
6. AUTO LOAD SHED switch - NORMAL − Guarded
Overhead Panel
1. EXT. POWER pushbutton - Out
2. LH−RH busses - FLIGHT NORM
3. BAT 1 − BAT 2 switches - Off
4. GEN switches (all 3) - On
The GEN switches also act as circuit breakers and it is recommended to
leave them permanently on to avoid wearing the mechanism.
If the GEN switches are not on, the engines cannot be started.
5. Engine CMPTR switches (all 3) - AUTO
6. Start selector switches (3) - GRD START
Unless there are special conditions, the selector should be in the GRD START
position both on the ground and in flight.
7. XFR PUMP (all 3) - Off
8. XFR INTERCOM (all 2) - Vertical
9. BOOSTER (all 3) - Off
10. X FEED (all 2) - Vertical
11. APU MASTER pushbutton - Out
12. PITOT switches (pilot and copilot) - Off
13. WINDSHIELD switches (all 3) - Off
14. HP BLEED AIR switches (all 4) - AUTO
15. ISOLATION rotary switch - Horizontal
This knob in the horizontal position causes the air conditioning system to be
supplied by the three engines, or the APU if required.
16. CREW and CABIN air conditioning valve switches - AUTO
In this position the air conditioning electric valves are controlled by a logic
circuit.
Expanded Normal
Procedures
This section outlines and expands normal operating procedures and includes
applicable cautions and warnings. Also presented are cold weather operations as
well as parking requirements.
Checklist Usage
Tasks are executed in one of two ways:
as a sequence that uses the layout of the cockpit controls and indicators
as cues (i.e., “flow pattern”)
as a sequence of tasks organized by event rather than panel location
(e.g., After Takeoff, Gear – UP, Yaw Damper – ENGAGE).
Placing items in a flow pattern or series provides organization and serves as a
memory aid.
A challenge-response review of the checklist follows execution of the tasks; the
PM calls the item, and the appropriate pilot responds by verifying its condition
(e.g., Engine Anti-Ice (challenge) – ON (response)).
Two elements are inherent in execution of normal procedures:
use of either the cockpit layout or event cues to prompt correct switch
and/or control positions
use of normal checklists as “done” lists.
Normal Procedures
Cockpit Check - Electrical Poweroff Condition
LH Side Console
1. AHRS 1 controller DG switch – OFF
2. IRS 1 – OFF
3. Audio Control Panel – Set
SPK, ST, audio VHF 1 and VHF 2 – Depressed
Microphone VHF 1 and INT – Depressed
All other pushbuttons – Released
4. Volume potentiometer – Full high
To avoid errors when the first radio communication is made, a predetermined
selection has been made. It is assumed that the first contact will be made
using the microphone on VHF 1 system; to achieve this the microphone and
VHF 1 audio pushbuttons are depressed and the audio output is received
through the loudspeaker with the SPK pushbutton depressed. VHF 2 audio
output is also selected. The audio output levels are adjusted from the control
units.
5. FLOOR switch – OFF
This switch energizes the heating network regulated to between 10° and 30°.
This network must be used only when conditions dictate.
Pedestal
1. Power levers – Cutoff
If they are not in this position, it will be impossible to start the engines.
Exert a forward pressure on all three levers to ensure that they are in the
cutoff notch.
2. Engine 2: thrust reverser control lever – Stowed position
3. THRUST REVERSER: emergency switch – NORM-Guard down
4. RTU switches – OFF
5. ATC switch – STBY
The ATC transponder must be in standby during towing to avoid undesirable
interference on certain radars.
6. AIRBRAKES handle – Position 0
7. Slat-Flap handle – CLEAN
8. EMERG SLATS – Guard down
This switch controls emergency operation of the outboard slats, and when
there is no system malfunction it should be in the off position with the guard
down.
9. NORMAL stabilizer C/B – Engaged
If this circuit breaker is not engaged, the tailplane cannot be used normally.
10. GPWS FLAPS O’RIDE – Guarded
RH Side Console
1. NOSE lever – OPEN
The nose cone-to-cabin interconnection valve will be closed only if there are
abnormal leaks in the nose cone that could affect the pressurization of the cabin.
2. Oxygen controller – NORMAL
a. Reset button – Depress, if indicator buttons visible
If during the flight the cabin altitude exceeds 11,500 ± 750 ft. or
10,500 ± 750 ft. (according to type of controller) the passenger oxygen
masks will drop and come into operation automatically.
3. FLOOR switch – OFF
4. Audio control panel – Set
5. AHRS 2 controller – DG push OFF
6. IRS 2 – OFF
Overhead Panel
1. EXT. POWER pushbutton – Out
2. LH−RH busses – FLIGHT NORM
3. BAT 1 − BAT 2 switches – Off
Starting Engines
CAUTIO
To protect personnel and property during ground operations, hazards
must be fully recognized and taken into consideration during all ground
operations.
Before starting, all hazard areas around the engine must be clean of all equipment
such as vehicles, other airplane and personnel.
The airplane must be positioned such that buildings and facilities, as well as
passing traffic, will not be subjected to the damaging jet wake.
Failure to take all necessary precautions can result in severe damage to
equipment and serious injury to personnel.
Items such as dirt, stones, tar strips, nuts, bolts, small tools, rags, hats, and other
items of clothing, as well as personnel, can be ingested into the engine inlet from
considerable distances in front, from the sides, and even from partially behind
the inlet.
NOTE: If the crosswind or tailwind component exceeds 20 Kts, it is
recommended to reposition the airplane into the wind.
Engine 3 Start
1. ANTICOL switch – RED
Operation of the anti-collision lights warns the ground crew that the engines
are about to be started.
2. EIED:
a. Class 2 MSG – Out-Checked
b. Class 3 MSG – Checked
3. BOOSTER 3 – On
a. FUEL 3 light – Out-Checked
4. If battery start or APU assist start:
For an APU powered start, the batteries are assisted by the APU generator.
a. EXT POWER pushbutton – Out
b. EXT POWER light – Out-Checked
5. If GPU Start:
The batteries are isolated from the electrical system and the GPU supplies
the starting bus.
a. EXT POWER pushbutton – Depressed
b. EXT POWER light – On-Checked
6. Start button – Depressed less than 2 seconds
Depress the PRESS TO START button for approximately 2 seconds to allow
the contacts of the relays that initiate the starting sequence to close. The
remainder of the starting sequence runs automatically.
Starting Problems
Discontinue Start Whenever
1. No N2 rotation.
2. N2 speed does not increase rapidly and smoothly to idle after light-off.
3. No N1 rotation.
4. ITT does not rise within 10 seconds after light-off.
5. ITT is rising rapidly and approaching the 991°C limit.
6. The engine start cycle incorporates an overtemperature start protection
function that terminates the start if ITT limit is exceeded.
7. Oil pressure does not rise within 10 seconds after light-off.
8. Any unusual noise or vibration.
a. Power lever – Cutoff
This shuts off fuel supply to the engine.
b. Start selector switch – MOTOR START STOP
Ignition is cut off and the starting sequence is interrupted.
Perform a dry motoring whenever fuel is suspected to have accumulated
in the tail pipe.
Continue motoring the engine as long as required for the check being
performed, observing starter limitations.
9. IGN annunciation remains ON although N2 speed is greater than 50%:
(and all idle parameters are within limits).
This light indicates that the igniter plug are still powered whereas the start
sequence should have cut power off when N2 reached 50%.
The sequence can be stopped manually as follows.
1. Start selector switch – MOTOR START STOP
i. IGN light – Out
(the engine starter stops operating).
2. Start selector switch – GRD START
Taxiing
1. TAXI light – On
Operation of the taxi lights warns the ground crew that the airplane is about
to leave the parking area.
2. Anti-skid – Tested
Braking selector set to #1/ON.
Press the pedals and check:
Pressure is applied to the brakes.
L and R lights come on.
Press the pushbutton while maintaining the brake pedals pressed. The
lights remain on indicating that the braking pressure is applied to the
brakes, since a rolling speed of 85 Kts is simulated.
Release the test pushbutton. The airplane will slightly move forward then stop
if Parking Brake is not set.
Releasing the test pushbutton will simulate a wheel locking. Anti-skid system
therefore commands the brakes to unlock; a wheel speed is sensed and
a braking command is issued. The lights are out during unlocking then on
during braking, per following sequence:
L and R lights go out for 0.5 seconds.
L and R lights come on for 2 seconds.
L and R lights go out. END OF THE TEST.
Release the pressure on the brake pedals.
If the pedals are kept pressed for 6 seconds after the test, anti-skid lights
come on again.
3. PARK BRAKE handle – Full forward
Unlock the handle by pressing UNLOCK PUSH and push it fully forward.
a. #2P BK light – Out
4. #1 AND #2 brake system operation – Checked
5. BRAKE selector – #1/ON
6. *ANTI-ICE: WINGS switch – AUTO
7. Observe 3 ITT’s rising
8. *ANTI-ICE: WINGS switch – OFF
9. *ANTI-ICE: ENG 1 − ENG 2 − ENG 3 switches – AUTO
a. Observe 3 ITT’s rising.
10. *ANTI-ICE: ENG 1 − ENG 2 − ENG 3 switches – OFF−As required
In icing conditions and temperatures below +10°C (50°F), the engine anti-ice
system must be switched on.
Whenever temperature is below +10°C (50°F), the engine anti-ice system
should be turned on if the ceiling is below 2,000 ft.
Before Takeoff
1. PITOT: PILOT and COPILOT switches – On
At this stage, switching on pitot heating will not cause overheating if takeoff is
immediate. Extension of these lights indicates that power supply to the probe
heating circuits is normal.
a. L. PITOT and R. PITOT lights – Out
2. Flight controls – Free
Check all flight controls are about the three axes, with no friction points or
jamming.
3. All warning lights – Out
Takeoff is not authorized if one of the warning lights is in view even if the
crew takes corrective action, unless such failure is permitted by the minimum
equipment list.
Takeoff
1. Prior to brake release:
a. Power levers – Full forward
b. N1/ITT’s – Checked
Advance power lever slowly to full forward position. When engine speed
has stabilized, check that indicated N1 speeds are equal to or higher than
the takeoff N1 speed given in the Performance section of the Airplane Flight
Manual.
During takeoff run, N1 speed will normally decrease toward the scheduled
N1, without falling below this one.
Ascertain that ITT does not exceed takeoff limits.
2. #2P BK light – Out
This provides confirmation that there is no residual pressure in braking
system 2.
3. Brakes – Released
4. Acceleration – Checked
When brakes are released, check that the acceleration reading on the PFD’s
conforms to the value given in the Performance Manual.
5. When a positive rate-of-climb is established:
a. Landing gear – Up
b. LANDING GEAR lights – Out
6. ANTI-ICE: WINGS switch – As required
Wing anti-icing can be switched on without risk of damage once the landing
gear is retracted. This also limits engine air bleed during the first phase of
takeoff, the performance loss caused by switching on the anti-icing system
will have been calculated before takeoff.
Cruise
1. Engine parameters – Checked
The values of ITT’s, N1 and N2 speeds are given on the upper EIED.
Check oil pressures and temperatures on the lower EIED.
2. If necessary, fuel quantities – Equalized
Check that the fuel values given on the middle EIED are in concordance with
the computations.
3. FLOOR switch – As required
4. Station check – Periodically−Checked
Check that all flight parameters are correct and verify agreement between
pilot and copilot flight instruments.
Check hydraulic pressures and quantities on the lower EIED.
Descent
1. Cabin pressure controller – Set
While initiating the descent, the crew will set on cabin pressure controller a
combination of the destination airfield reference pressure and altitude so that
the cabin pressure upon landing be the same as the airfield pressure. The
possible combinations are:
QNH and true landing field altitude.
QFE of landing field and altitude 0.
29.92 in. of Hg and QNE.
In order to reduce the risk of pressure surge, in short final and upon wheel
touch down, it is recommended to set an altitude 300 ft. lower than the landing
field altitude.
It is possible to set an airfield altitude 1,000 ft. lower than the true airfield altitude.
At landing the depressurization will be automatic at a rate of 650 ft./mins. as
soon as the shock absorbers are compressed and engine thrust reduced.
It will also be checked that the -450 ft./min. rate-of-change (detent position
of RATE knob) is effectively set. This position covers most cases and too
low a setting would lead to a cabin rate-of-change equal to the airplane
rate-of-change, which is uncomfortable for the passengers.
2. Landing parameters – Called out - Set
3. FASTEN BELTS light pushbutton – On
4. ANTI-ICE switches – As required
At The Ramp
1. PARK BRAKE – Intermediate detent
In this position, moderate pressure is applied to the brake units, which holds
the airplane stationary.
a. #2P BK light – On
2. TAXI switch – OFF
3. HYDR STBY pump switch – OFF
This prevents the standby pump from operating on the batteries after the
engines have been shut down.
4. VHF/HF – OFF
5. FLOOR switches – OFF
6. ANTI-ICE: ENG switches – OFF
7. RTU 1 and 2 – OFF
8. IRS/FMS – OFF
9. LH AV. MASTER and RH AV. MASTER – Off (Out)
10. After 2 mins. of engine operation at idle:
a. Power levers – Cutoff
Override the idle stop and pull the power levers fully back. This cuts off
fuel supply to the engines.
11. XFR PUMP and BOOSTER (all 6 switches) – OFF
12. EXTERIOR and INTERIOR LIGHTS – OFF
13. NO SMOKING and FASTEN BELTS – Out
14. APU (as applicable) – Shutdown
15. CABIN switch – Off
16. GEN switches – Off
17. BAT 1 and BAT 2 – Off
When Wings Anti-ice is activated, hash marks appear on EIED #1, indicating
minimum N1 RPM.
Windshield Anti-Icing
CAUTIO
Selection of the WINDSHIELD PILOT and COPILOT switches to the MAX
position should be limited to those icing conditions encountered in flight
such that the ice protection afforded in the NORM position is inadequate.
Ground Operation
Under specific meteorological conditions, a fan ice accumulation is possible. This
may cause excessive fan vibrations.
Therefore, the following procedure can be applied:
a. ANTI-ICE: ENG – ON
b. Power lever (one at a time) – 55% N1
c. N1 vibrations – Monitored
If vibrations remain:
Shutdown engine.
Precautions to be Taken
Parking
Do not set the park brake but chock the landing gear wheels. In driving rain or
snow, head airplane into wind when practicable. If airplane must be parked on
snow or ice, use steel mats under each main gear. If precautions do not prevent
tires from freezing to the ramp, be sure tires are free before moving airplane.
The tire pressure must be restored to the nominal pressure to compensate for
the variations due to temperature changes. The nose wheel tire pressure must
be 135 PSI (9.4 bars).
The main wheel tire pressure must be established as a function of the airplane
takeoff weight (see chart on Page 5-38).
The required pressure will be restored before each fueling in low temperature
conditions. Waste water and toilet must be drained after landing, before freezing
can occur.
Seals and bearing surfaces of all doors and emergency exits must be smeared
with silicone grease. The oxygen controller must be set in CLOSED position and
the bottle valve closed.
At a temperature below -15°C (+5°F), it is necessary to remove the airplane main
batteries (if they are not covered by heating blankets) and the batteries of certain
electronic equipment and keep them in heated premises.
17
36
16
( x1000 lb )
34
Airplane take-off weight (x1000 kg)
15
Unpaved runway utilization limit
32
14
30
13
28
12
26
11
24
Tyre pressure
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 bars
Fuel Selection
Prior to prolonged parking in very low temperature conditions ensure (by
replacement if necessary) that the freezing point of the fuel used is lower than the
anticipated minimum ambient temperature.
Inflight tank fuel temperature must be maintained at least 3°C (37.4°F) above
the freezing point of fuel being used. If necessary, increase mach number or
decrease altitude to raise the total air temperature.
When the airplane is parked in cold weather, water can freeze at the bottom of
the tanks and inhibit draining. Place the airplane in a heated hangar and drain;
or the water will be drained after landing on a ”warmer” airfield.
While moisture in the fuel is not exclusively a cold weather problem, it does
frequently cause trouble during engine starts in below freezing weather.
When practicable, fueling should be postponed to allow water in the residual
fuel to settle into sumps for draining. Fueling immediately will stir up water in the
tanks and mix it into the full fuel load. In freezing temperatures, water that has
frozen in the bottom of fuel tanks would be thawed by a new load of relatively
warm fuel. Draining sumps 15 to 30 mins. after the completion of fueling will
sometimes allow this water to drain out before it has a chance to refreeze. Sump
drains should be checked a short time after closing to make sure they are not
leaking.
Anti-ice additives conforming to MIL−I−27686E specification mixed with engine fuel
and not exceeding a concentration of 0.15% by volume are authorized for use.
Operation
Snow, Ice, Frost Removal
Failure to remove snow, ice or frost accumulation on the airplane prior to flight may
result in serious aerodynamic disturbances and unbalanced flight loads which
may cause structural damage in flight. Takeoff distance and climb performance
can be adversely affected to a hazardous level, depending on the amount and
location of accumulated snow or ice. Such risks should be avoided by removing
snow and ice from wings, fuselage, and tail units prior to takeoff.
Snow removal from the control surfaces must be complete to insure proper
travel. As control surface movement can be seriously affected by freezing of
hinge points, airplane should not be dispatched unless a careful visual check has
been made of wings, control surfaces and hinge points and it has been definitely
determined that frost or snow deposits are cleared from these areas. At any time
deicing is performed, all slush or snow accumulations should be removed by use
of deicing means available at airfield.
Takeoff with light coatings of frost up to ⅛ in. (3 mm) in thickness on wing lower
tanks surfaces is permissible. Because of cold fuel in the wing tanks after
descending from cold temperatures, the wing under surfaces rapidly frost over.
This type of frost forms again after removal and does not cause deterioration of
takeoff performance.
The use of heated air to remove snow should be carefully controlled. Unless
proper precautions are taken, the use of heat will cause the snow to melt; the
resultant water can refreeze on some other and perhaps more critical, portions
of the airplane. The ice is then even more difficult to remove. The heat should
be applied for a long enough time to thoroughly dry the area. Particular care
should be taken to prevent water freezing in the vicinity of the movable control
surfaces. Removal of loose snow from the fuselage should be accomplished
before applying heat to the cabin interior. Prolonged heating of the fuselage
while covered with snow should be avoided. Melting and refreezing of snow
on the fuselage can be a real problem. Removal of as much snow as possible
before pre-heating will minimize the amount of water run-off.
The area of the static ports should be especially watched for ice or frost formation.
Unobstructed static ports are vital to maintain reliable airspeed, altitude, and
rate-of-climb readings. Ice formations near the pitot tubes can also disrupt the
local airflow sufficiently to cause inaccurate airspeed readings.
Pre-Flight Inspection
Check for hydraulic leaks at the slats, brake units, shock absorbers and
servo-actuators. Also check the compression height (clearance) of the landing
gear shock absorbers (see curves on Page 5-42 and 5-43).
Battery Heating
At temperatures below or equal to -15°C (+5°F), the batteries must be heated
with 120 W heating blankets. These blankets are regulated in temperature and
include a protection thermostat. They are supplied with 110 - 220 VAC/50 - 60 Hz
power through a ground receptacle located between frames 33 and 33a, on RH side
of the fuselage. Selection of 110 or 220 VAC is made by a switch located next
to the receptacle. The heating blankets maintain the battery temperature at
approximately 25°C (77°F).
NOTE: If there are no heating blankets in the airplane, the batteries must be
removed and heated.
Other batteries (such as INS, standby horizon, VHF3 batteries) must
be removed and heated.
110 V
BATTERY HEATING
CONTROL PANEL
220 V
BUNDLE HEAT
PROTECTORS
HEATING AIR
COVER
PREHEATING
Pre-Heating
Ground Conditioning
The crew compartment and passenger cabin should be pre-heated, both for crew
and passengers comfort and for proper operation of the instruments. Amount of
pre-heating required will depend on OAT and length of time airplane has been
cold soaked.
The APU (or the center engine if the airplane is not equipped with an APU) may
be used to preheat the airplane after a cold soak.
APU environmental bleed air is supplied through the air conditioning valves, at a
rate of 17 kgs/min which is equivalent to center engine bleed air extraction with
N1 equal to 57% (400 lbs/hr fuel flow).
Temperature is controlled by the cabin temperature regulation system. Prior to
preheating cabin and cockpit :
Open the flood duct.
Start the APU (refer to APU start procedures on ground).
Place the conditioning valve switch in AUTO or ON.
Select the desired temperature on the cabin temperature controller.
During ground pre-heating, the passenger cabin temperature can be checked on
the passenger cabin temperature indicator.
Special Cases
Starting time.
Depending on the ambient temperature, APU and engine starts can be
slightly slower than normally.
Oil pressure.
Oil pressure peaks may be observed during start.
Hydraulic reservoir pressurization.
It is highly recommended to heat the pressurization valve of each reservoir
for several minutes.
Taxiing
If taxiways and runways are totally or partially covered with snow, ice, or frost,
request braking conditions from ground control or tower. Directional control is
achieved using the steering wheel and differential thrust.
If during taxiing, the brakes are locked by ice built up during a halt, apply braking
pressure repeatedly at maximum pressure.
Taxi strips and ramps, should be cleared of loose ice and snow to reduce the
possibility of engine damage due to ingestion of chunks of ice or hard snow.
High engine power should be avoided to prevent blowing slush against parked
airplanes. For this reason, ground maneuvering should be carefully conducted.
While taxiing at normal speed, apply moderate brake pressure, sufficient to bring
the airplane to a complete stop. Repeat same procedure three times to generate
a small amount of heat in the disk brakes.
Do not bring the airplane to a complete stop more than 5 times, otherwise
overheating of the brakes could result.
Under certain atmospheric conditions, at temperatures of -35°C (-31°F) and
lower, ice fog may form as a result of jet engine operation. For this reason,
taxiing on the runway should be kept to a minimum to avoid visibility problems.
The wing flaps should be left in the retracted position until lineup for takeoff .
Airframe anti-ice should not be used during ground operation due to the possibility
of skin distortion of leading edges without cooling airflow. It may however be
exceptionally used, at idle, and for a very short time, and under careful monitoring.
Use differential braking if the nose wheel steering wheel becomes ineffective
when taxiing over icy patches on taxiways. The nose wheel may have started a
skid and damage could occur when the nose wheel encounters a rough spot or
reaches the end or the icy patch.
NOTE: The use of the APU is not recommended on a flooded surface due to
the possibility of flameout.
Verify the current conditions of the entire runway as closely as possible to the
planned departure time. Depth of standing water, slush or wet snow should be
measured in sufficient number of places to be representative of the entire length
of runway required, particularly the high speed portion of takeoff roll.
Precipitation Limits
Not to exceed an equivalent water depth of ¾ in. (20 mm).
See Performance Manual.
For takeoff and landing, engine ignition system must be turned on continuously
(start selectors in AIRSTART position) to preclude the possibility of flame-outs.
Certification flight tests have shown satisfactory operation of engines and systems
with puddles reaching 195 ft. (60 m) in length for a depth of ¾ in. (20 mm).
Takeoff
The Performance Manual gives the increase in the takeoff distance. With
all engines running, as a function of the equivalent depth of water, we
can see that above an equivalent depth of water of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm), the
distance increases rapidly. It will be prudent, therefore, to take this value
as a limit value.
During takeoff:
As soon as possible before VR, gently raise the nose of the airplane to
decrease the load on the nose wheel and reduce snow projections.
After takeoff:
Wait until VLO (190 Kts) is reached to retract the landing gear.
Providing obstacle clearance requirements with one engine
inoperative permit. With gear extended, the second segment
climb gradient is 1.4% less.
At 190 Kts, cycle the gear up and down prior to final retraction (these
landing gear maneuvers are to be performed, even if indication is
correct, in order to eliminate as much as possible of the snow that
may have accumulated on the brakes and landing gear).
Approach and landing:
a. Landing gear − Down/Checked
Deactivate anti-skid system:
i. Brake selector − #1/OFF
Apply maximum brake pressure several times.
b. Re-activate anti-skid system:
i. Brake selector − #1/ON
Perform anti-skid test as usual.
Use of the thrust reverser is recommended at landing.
On slippery runways the anti-skid system will permit the best performance
by preventing wheels locking which could substantially hinder the airplane
deceleration. The braking efficiency on a very slippery runway (ice) could be less
than one fifth of the efficiency on a dry runway.
WARNIN
Do not operate APU while airplane deicing is in progress. Ingestion of combustible deicing fluid
may result in an uncontrolled overspeed.
Guidelines for Holdover Times Anticipated by Sae Type I Fluid and ISO Type I Mixtures as Function
of Weather Conditions and OAT
Table 5-4: Guidelines for Holdover Times Anticipated by Sae Type I Fluid and ISO Type I Mixtures as Function of Weather
Conditions and OAT
CAUTIO
The times of protection represented in this table are for general information purposes only and
should be used only in conjunction with a pre-takeoff inspection.
The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions. High wind velocity and jet
blast may cause a degradation of the protective film. If these conditions occur, the time of protection
may be shortened considerably. This is also the case when the fuel temperature is significantly
lower than OAT.
Freezing point of Type I fluid mixture used must be at least 10°C (50°F) below OAT.
This TABLE DOES NOT APPLY to fluids other than SAE or ISO TYPE I FPD Fluids.
RESPONSIBILITY for APPLICATION of HOLDOVER TIMES DATA REMAINS with the USER.
Guidelines for Holdover Times Anticipated by SAE Type II and ISO Type II Fluid Mixtures as Function
of Weather Conditions and OAT
Type II fluid
concentration
Approximate holdover times under various weather conditions
OAT neat-fluid/
(hours:minutes)
water
(% by vol.)
FREEZING FREEZING RAIN ON COLD
°C °F FROST SNOW
FOG RAIN SOAKED WING
0 and above 32 and above 100/0 12:00 1:15/3:00 0:25/1:00 0:08/0:20 0:24/1:00
75/25 6:00 0:50/2:00 0:20/0:45 0:04/0:10 0:18/0:45
50/50 4:00 0:35/1:30 0:15/0:30 0:20/0:05 0:12/0:30
Below 0 to -7 Below 32 to 100/0 8:00 0:35/1:30 0:20/0:45 0:08/0:20 CAUTION:
19 75/25 5:00 0:25/1:00 0:15/0:30 0:04/0:10 CLEAR ICE MAY
50/50 3:00 0:20/0:45 0:05/0:15 0:01/0:03 REQUIRE TOUCH FOR
CONFIRMATION
Below -7 to -14 Below 19 to 7 100/0 8:00 0:35/1:30 0:20/0:45
75/25 5:00 0:25/1:00 0:15/0:30
Below -14 to Below 7 to 100/0 8:00 0:35/1:30 0:20/0:45 List of symbols :
-25 -13 °C = Celsius
°F = Fahrenheit
Vol. = Volume
OAT = Outside Air Temp.
Below -25 Below -13 100/0
A buffer of at least 7°C (13°F) must be maintained for Type II used for
if 7°C (13°F)
anti-icing at OAT below -25°C (13°F). Consider use of Type I fluids where
buffer is SAE or ISO Type II cannot be used.
maintained
Table 5-5: Guidelines for Holdover Times Anticipated by Sae Type Ii And Iso Type Ii Fluid Mixture as Function of Weather
Conditions and Oat
CAUTIO
The times of protection represented in this table are for general information purposes only and
should be used only in conjunction with a pre-takeoff inspection.
The time of protection will be shortened in heavy weather conditions. High wind velocity and jet
blast may cause a degradation of the protective film. If these conditions occur, the time of protection
may be shortened considerably. This is also the case when the fuel temperature is significantly
lower than OAT.
This TABLE DOES NOT APPLY to other than SAE or ISO TYPE II FPD Fluids.
RESPONSIBILITY for APPLICATION of HOLDOVER TIMES DATA REMAINS with the USER.
Crosswind
The maximum demonstrated 90° crosswind component on a dry runway is
30 Kts, such value being not a limitation.
In case of crosswind, use the nose wheel steering while firmly holding the nose
wheel against the ground:
During takeoff, until the rudder becomes effective.
During landing, as soon as possible after touch-down.
It is recommended to switch off the yaw damper.
The ailerons must be held in neutral position.
The technique of ”control wheel into the wind” used with other types of airplane
does not apply to the MYSTERE-FALCON 50EX which has a wide gear track
and low wing with very small dihedral (0°30').
As a rule, when on the ground with sufficient air speed, an airplane has a
tendency to veer to the side where the control wheel is applied, mainly due to the
weight transfer on that side. Therefore, turning the control wheel into the wind will
augment the tendency of the airplane to nose into wind.
As a rule, this unfavorable effect is not taken into account since turning the control
wheel into the wind will prevent the wing on the up-wind side from being raised,
which could have even more unfavorable consequences.
Such raising of wing is negligible on the MYSTERE-FALCON 50EX. Therefore
there is no need to turn the control wheel into wind. This only results in more
difficult control of the airplane during crosswind conditions.
As a conclusion, the following instructions should be followed:
During takeoff
Use the rudder and nose wheel steering as necessary while holding the
nose wheel firmly against the ground.
Maintain the ailerons neutral, until lift off and maintain runway heading.
During landing
Apply the nose gear to the runway, as soon as possible after touch-down
and hold firmly.
Use nose wheel steering to assist the rudder, as necessary.
Maintain the ailerons neutral.
Definition of Windshear
WINDSHEAR is a rapid variation in the direction and velocity of wind at very low
altitude. WINDSHEAR may or may not be accompanied by a DOWNBURST or
MICROBURST (violent downward blasts or air). A MICROBURST with a low or
zero wind variation may also be encountered. These phenomena are generally
called WINDSHEAR. The main cause of WINDSHEAR is thunderstorm cells.
Comments
Monitor acceleration time: if a lag of 15 Kts or more is noted, abort takeoff.
During the takeoff run, acceleration can be normal relative to the ground
(accelerometer = GS) but too low relative to the air (IAS). In case of possible
WINDSHEAR, it is therefore advisable to monitor acceleration time.
Maximum thrust: levers fully forward.
Only reduce power to prevent ITT from exceeding the maximum authorized
temperature at takeoff power setting.
The maximum authorized duration is 5 min., which is more than sufficient.
Do not hesitate to pull back the control column sufficiently, up to the stall
audio warning limit if necessary.
At 1.1 VS the recommended attitude set for takeoff must be increased by at
least 3°. There is no danger of the tailcone touching the runway: the airplane
always leaves the ground before this can occur.
Maintain maximum thrust:
It is not recommended to remain at the stall audio warning limit: the only aim
is to prevent the airplane from descending.
If the airplane accelerates, more the better, as energy is accumulating.
During these maneuvers, it may be necessary to use unusual pitch
attitudes: 20 to 30° depending on the weight and the configuration of the
airplane.
WINDSHEAR is occasionally preceded by an opposite phenomenon,
consisting of a negative wind gradient an upward winds. In this case the
IAS increases abruptly by 10, 20 Kts or more and the airplane is found to be
above the glideslope.
The mistake not to make at this point is to reduce power (to return to the
approach IAS) whilst pitching down (to retrieve the glideslope). The airplane
would, in this case, be in the worst conditions for a WINDSHEAR encounter.
IT IS PREFERABLE TO APPLY THRUST FOR GO-AROUND IMMEDIATELY
AT THIS POINT
The airplane would in this case be in the same configurations as after takeoff,
but with a much lower weight and therefore a much better acceleration
margin.
It only remains to prevent the airplane from taking a negative rate-of-climb
which would be catastrophic at very low altitude.
The comparison, during approach, of the IAS and the GS can be very helpful.
With the EFIS, this comparison is made automatically: blue wind arrow on
the HSI. In addition, the IAS evolution is given.
Standard Operating
Procedures
CAE SimuFlite strongly supports the premise that the disciplined use of
well-developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is central to safe,
professional aircraft operations, especially in multi-crew, complex, or high
performance aircraft.
If your flight department has an SOP, we encourage you to use it during your
training. If your flight department does not already have one, we welcome your
use of the CAE SimuFlite SOP.
Corporate pilots carefully developed this SOP. A product of their experience, it is
the way CAE SimuFlite conducts its flight operations.
The procedures described herein are specific to the Falcon 50EX and apply
to specified phases of flight. The flight crewmember designated for each step
accomplishes it as indicated.
General Information
Definitions
LH/RH – Pilot Station. Designation of seat position for accomplishing a given task
because of proximity to the respective control/indicator. Regardless of PF or PM
role, the pilot in that seat performs tasks and responds to checklist challenges
accordingly.
PF – Pilot Flying. The pilot responsible for controlling the flight of the aircraft.
PIC – Pilot-in-Command. The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an
aircraft during flight time.
PM – Pilot Monitoring. The pilot who is not controlling the flight of the aircraft.
Flow Patterns
Flow patterns are an integral part of the SOP. Accomplish the cockpit setup for
each phase of flight with a flow pattern, then refer to the checklist to verify the
setup. Use normal checklists as “done lists” instead of “do lists.”
Flow patterns are disciplined procedures; they require pilots who understand the
aircraft systems/controls and who methodically accomplish the flow pattern.
A standardized flow pattern for the cockpit setup before starting engines appears
in the Expanded Normal Procedures chapter.
Checklists
Use a challenge-response method to execute any checklist. After the PF initiates
the checklist, the PM challenges by reading the checklist item aloud. The PF is
responsible for verifying that the items designated as PF or his seat position (i.e.,
LH or RH) are accomplished and for responding orally to the challenge. Items
designated on the checklist as PM or by his seat position are the PM’s responsibility.
The PM confirms the accomplishment of the item, then responds orally to his own
challenge. In all cases, the response by either pilot is confirmed by the other and
any disagreement is resolved prior to continuing the checklist.
After the completion of any checklist, the PM states “ _____ checklist is complete.”
This allows the PF to maintain situational awareness during checklist phases
and prompts the PF to continue to the next checklist, if required.
Effective checklists are pertinent and concise. Use them the way they are written:
verbatim, smartly, and professionally.
Omission of Checklists
While the PF is responsible for initiating checklists, the PM should ask the PF
whether a checklist should be started if, in his opinion, a checklist is overlooked.
As an expression of good flight deck management, such prompting is appropriate
for any flight situation: training, operations, or checkrides.
Abnormal/Emergency Procedures
When any crewmember recognizes an abnormal or emergency condition, the
PIC designates who controls the aircraft, who performs the tasks, and any items
to be monitored. Following these designations, the PIC calls for the appropriate
checklist. The crewmember designated on the checklist accomplishes the
checklist items with the appropriate challenge/response.
The pilot designated to fly the aircraft (i.e., PF) does not perform tasks that
compromise this primary responsibility, regardless of whether he uses the
autopilot or flies manually.
Both pilots must be able to respond to an emergency situation that requires
immediate corrective action without reference to a checklist. The elements of an
emergency procedure that must be performed without reference to the appropriate
checklist are called memory or recall items. Accomplish all other abnormal and
emergency procedures while referring to the printed checklist.
Accomplishing abnormal and emergency checklists differs from accomplishing
normal procedure checklists in that the pilot reading the checklist states both the
challenge and the response when challenging each item.
When a checklist procedure calls for the movement or manipulation of controls or
switches critical to safety of flight (e.g., throttles, engine fire switches, fire bottle
discharge switches), the pilot performing the action obtains verification from the
other pilot that he is moving the correct control or switch prior to initiating the
action.
Any checklist action pertaining to a specific control, switch, or equipment that
is duplicated in the cockpit is read to include its relative position and the action
required (e.g., “Left Throttle – OFF; Left Boost Pump – NORMAL”).
Aborted Takeoffs
The aborted takeoff procedure is a preplanned maneuver; both crewmembers
must be aware of and briefed on the types of malfunctions that mandate an
abort. Assuming the crew trains to a firmly established SOP, either crewmember
may call for an abort.
The PF normally commands and executes the takeoff abort for directional control
problems or catastrophic malfunctions. Additionally, any indication of the following
malfunctions prior to V1 is cause for an abort:
engine failure
engine fire
thrust reverser deployment
loss of directional control.
When the PM calls an abort, the PF announces “Abort” or “Continue” and executes
the appropriate procedure.
Altitude Assignment
The PM sets the assigned altitude in the altitude alerter and points to the alerter
while orally repeating the altitude. The PM continues to point to the altitude alerter
until the PF confirms the altitude assignment and alerter setting.
Pre-Departure Briefings
The PIC should conduct a pre-departure briefing prior to each flight to address
potential problems, weather delays, safety considerations, and operational
issues. Pre-departure briefings should include all crewmembers to enhance
team-building and set the tone for the flight. The briefing may be formal or informal,
but should include some standard items. The acronym AWARE works well to
ensure no points are missed. This is also an opportunity to brief any takeoff or
departure deviations from the SOP due to weather or runway conditions.
NOTE: The acronym AWARE stands for the following:
Aircraft status
Weather
Airport information
Route
Extra
Holding Short
P P
Takeoff Briefing
At V1
call: “V1.”
action: Moves hand from
power levers to yoke.
At VR
call: “Rotate.”
action: Rotate to takeoff pitch
attitude (approximately
14° or as required
by performance).
Climb
P P
At Positive Rate-of-Climb
At V2 + 25 KIAS (Minimum)
At 1.5 VS (Minimum)
At Transition Altitude
Cruise
P P
call: “Altitude.”
call: “Correcting.”
call: “Course.”
call: “Correcting.”
At Transition Level
At 10,000 ft.
Descent (continued)
P P
Review Review
If the VOR on the PM’s side is used for crosschecks on the intermediate segment,
the PM’s localizer and glideslope status calls are accomplished at the time the PM
changes to the ILS frequency. This should be no later than at completion of the FAF
crosscheck, if required. The PM should tune and identify his NAV radios to the specific
approach and monitor.
At FAF
call: “Check.”
At DA(H)
At DA(H)
At Positive Rate-of-Climb
VAP ± 10 KIAS
At or Below VREF
call: “Correcting.”
call: “Correcting.”
Prior to FAF
At FAF
At MDA
At MAP
At Positive Rate-of-Climb
call: “Correcting.”
VAP ± 10 KIAS
At or Below VREF
call: “Correcting.”
call: “Correcting.”
Downwind
Landing
P P
At Touchdown
call: “Airbrakes.”
action: Extend airbrakes.
call: “Airbrakes extended.”
At 80 KIAS
Maneuvers
This chapter includes a written description of various maneuvers and techniques
during normal (three-engine) operation, one-engine inoperative operation, and
two-engines inoperative operation.
Taxiing
Prior to taxiing the Falcon 50EX, complete all items of the Before Taxi checklist.
Obtain clearance and ensure both pilots understand the taxi route prior to aircraft
movement. Both pilots should visually check the area around the aircraft for
ground equipment, other obstructions, and personnel.
When ready to taxi, release the parking brake. Depress and hold the nose
steering wheel while advancing the power levers. The nose steering wheel can
be turned 120° in each direction, with the first 60° of rotation producing up to 6°
of nosewheel turning, and the remaining 60° of rotation producing approximately
54° additional nosewheel turning.
Smoothly pressure the nose steering wheel into and out of each turn to produce
a lurch-free ride. Releasing the downward pressure on the steering wheel allows
the nosewheel to return to its center position rather abruptly; this can cause
lurching while the aircraft is moving, especially in a turn.
When applying power to taxi, use care and good judgment to avoid exhaust blast
to other aircraft, personnel, equipment, and buildings. Apply sufficient power to
start the aircraft rolling; check proper operation of the wheel brakes and then
reduce power to idle. At lighter weights and higher elevations the aircraft may
accelerate easily, even at idle power making it easy to generate taxi speeds
much higher than desired.
When clear of obstacles, check the brakes in both the #1 ON and the #2 OFF
modes while depressing one brake pedal at a time. Both pilots should maintain
good look-out discipline while taxiing. Avoid tests, checks, and paperwork activity
that compromise necessary visual clearing. Taxi speed should be kept to the
minimum practical for safety and for passenger comfort.
Items of the Taxi and Before Takeoff checklists should be accomplished by flow
pattern, then verified by checklist reading and response when visual clearing is
not compromised. Whenever it is necessary to stop the aircraft movement with
the engines running, hold firm pressure on the brake pedals, or set the Park
Brake handle in the aft detent.
Takeoff (General)
The N1 gauges are the primary instruments for setting takeoff thrust. The
required takeoff power settings are obtained from the manufacturer’s AFM or the
CAE SimuFlite Falcon 50EX Operating Handbook. The AFM and the Operating
Manual state that for normal takeoffs, this power is set statically and the charted
takeoff performance is based on such setting.
Advancing the power levers quickly full forward may produce momentary
overshoots of the limit values for N1 and ITT; these should return to normal ranges
within a short time. Both pilots should monitor these indicators to ensure limiting
values do not remain exceeded.
Rolling Takeoff
A rolling takeoff may be accomplished when actual runway length adequately
exceeds balanced field length and obstacle clearance is not a factor. Once the
aircraft is aligned with the runway, the brakes are applied and power levers
advanced to 80% N1. The brakes are then released and power adjusted to the
takeoff N1 setting prior to 80 KIAS.
Crosswind Takeoff
Directional and lateral control throughout a crosswind takeoff are critical.
The PM holds the yoke forward to keep the nosewheel firmly on the ground
until takeoff rotation. The ailerons should remain in the neutral position, and a
combination of rudder and nosewheel steering should be used until rotation is
begun.
Rudder effectiveness increases with increasing airspeed.
Nosewheel steering use is not restricted by speed, and it should be used
whenever necessary to maintain directional control on the ground.
Takeoff Rotation
Precisely at VR, smoothly rotate to a takeoff attitude of 14° or to the charted
takeoff attitude (if takeoff is made with Slats only or if obstacle clearance is a
factor).
Smooth rotation prevents a decrease in airspeed. Early or late rotation degrades
takeoff performance.
Initial Climbout
Once a positive rate-of-climb is indicated by the altimeter and vertical speed
indicator, move the landing gear lever to UP. Confirm gear has retracted and
monitor annunciators and engine instruments.
When the airspeed increases to a minimum of V2 + 15 KIAS (in practical operation,
140 KIAS), retract the trailing edge flaps. At a minimum of V2 + 25 KIAS (in
practical operation, 160 KIAS), clean the wing by retracting the leading edge
slats.
At a minimum speed of 1.5 VS, climb power should be set. The initial setting is
made by reference to the climb N1 (maximum ITT - 991°C). After making the
initial setting, consult the climb N1 chart for the maximum allowable N1 values
and adjust power levers accordingly.
Climb
After setting the climb power, complete the climb checklist. Use a flow pattern
with the PM verifying completion and indications with the checklist.
Throughout the climb, the PM compares the indicated N1 with the climb N1
chart.
Cruise
Thrust Setting
Climb power is normally maintained upon level off until acceleration to the desired
cruise Mach. Then adjust power to the appropriate setting. During the climb and
acceleration to cruise speed, the ITT should not be greater than 991°C.
Change of Airspeed
Airbrakes may be used in conjunction with thrust reduction when reducing airspeed
quickly. Reduce thrust to the appropriate setting for the desired airspeed, then
extend the airbrakes. Upon reaching the desired airspeed, retract airbrakes.
Smoothly coordinate all power and flight control inputs to maintain desired
heading, airspeed, and altitude. Airbrakes may also be used to control airspeed
during inflight operation of the engine and airframe anti-icing systems when
higher-than-normal engine power settings are required.
Power settings for the following inflight procedures are based on a gross weight of
30,000 lbs for maneuvers performed at 10,000 ft. MSL and standard temperature.
The power settings are initial guidelines and are approximate; adjust them as
needed to achieve desired parameters.
Steep Turns
Steep turns (45° bank) confirm the aerodynamic principle that increasing bank
requires increased pitch and power to maintain altitude. Refer to the profile on
Page 7-37.
At intermediate altitudes, approximately 10,000 ft. MSL, practice steep turns at
250 KIAS. Start the maneuver on a cardinal heading and altitude.
The initial engine power setting is about 72 - 74% N1. When passing through 30°
bank, increase power setting 2 - 4% N1 and pitch attitude approximately 2°. Trim
out back pressure as needed. Lead the roll-out heading approximately 15° and
reduce thrust and pitch to the original settings.
Unusual Attitudes
A number of causes (i.e., jet upset, failed attitude references, autopilot malfunction,
pilot incapacitation) may result in unusual attitudes. Prior to executing the
proper recovery, confirm the unusual attitude by cross-checking the attitude
indicators, altimeters, vertical speed and airspeed indicators. Refer to profile on
Page 7-41.
Slow to holding speed within 3 minutes prior to reaching holding fix. Holding
pattern recommended entries are parallel, teardrop, and direct.
Outbound timing begins over or abeam the holding fix, whichever occurs later.
The initial outbound leg is flown for 1 or 1.5 minutes as appropriate for altitude.
Inbound leg time at 14,000 ft. MSL or below is 1 minute. Above 14,000 ft. MSL,
the inbound leg time is 1 and 1.5 minutes.
Timing of subsequent outbound legs should be adjusted as necessary to achieve
proper inbound leg time. For a crosswind correction, double the inbound drift
correction on the outbound leg.
Flight Director
The flight director is effective for making an accurate approach in adverse weather
conditions. If command bars are followed precisely, the flight director computes
drift corrections based on track results. These computations command slow and
deliberate corrections toward interception of track and glideslope.
While following the flight director commands, remember to crosscheck the raw
data presentations. The flight director is extremely reliable, but the command
bar(s) displays computed (trend) information only.
Monitor the warning lights for indication of malfunction. If the computer is not
working properly, erroneous information may be presented.
Normal Descent
As descent is initiated, set the pressurization control for landing. The cabin
pressure controller may initially be set to:
QNH and true landing field altitude
QFE of landing field and altitude 0
29.92 in. of Hg and QNE
The manufacturer then recommends setting the pressure controller to 300 ft.
below field elevation. The latter setting results in the aircraft landing slightly
pressurized, but it depressurizes within 30 seconds after touchdown. Many
operators, however, use a final setting slightly above field elevation to land
depressurized.
Continue to monitor the differential pressure, cabin altitude, and cabin vertical
speed throughout descent. The most comfortable condition occurs when cabin
descent is distributed over the majority of the aircraft descent time.
The engine and wing anti-ice systems should be on when operating in visible
moisture if the total air temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below.
Double check landing field information and estimated arrival gross weight;
check runway requirements and determine VREF and VAP (VAP equals VREF plus
configuration correction, if there is any, plus wind factor; minimum is 10 Kts,
maximum is 20 kts). When descending through the transition altitude, set the
altimeters to field pressure and check for agreement.
Emergency Descent
An emergency descent moves the aircraft rapidly from a high altitude to a lower
altitude; it is most often used in conjunction with a loss of pressurization. Follow
the steps given below during the emergency descent:
1. AP – Disengaged
2. Power levers – Idle
3. Airbrake handle – Position 2
4. Descent airspeed – VMO/MMO, smooth air conditions
5. ATC transponder – Mayday code (77 00)
CAUTIO
The above procedure assumes structural integrity of the airplane.
If structural integrity is questioned:
Limit airspeed to lowest practical value.
Avoid high maneuvering loads.
AIRCRAFT
WEIGHT 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
(x 1000 LB.)
APPROACH
N1
PERCENTS 66 68 70 72 74 76 78
Approaches
Checklist and Configuration
For instrument approaches where a procedure turn is flown, the Approach checklist
should be completed and flaps set at 20°. The aircraft is slowed to 140 KIAS
with power set to approximately 68% N1 when passing the IAF outbound.
If the aircraft is receiving radar vectors for an approach, the Approach checklist
and aircraft configuration changes should be completed when abeam the FAF, or
3 - 5 miles before the FAF for a straight-in approach.
At uncontrolled airports, make all required position/intention reports on the
appropriate Traffic Advisory frequency.
Go-Around/Missed Approach/Balked
Landing
Accomplish the go-around/missed approach/balked landing at the DA/DH or
MDA with time expired (if applicable) and runway visual reference either not in
sight or not in a position from which a normal visual landing approach can be
accomplished.
Go-Around Procedure
Refer to the profile on Page 7-55. Accomplish the following:
1. Apply go-around power.
2. Push the go-around button; rotate to the flight director go-around attitude
(approximately 14° nose-up). Ensure airbrakes are retracted.
3. With airspeed at a minimum of VREF - 5 KIAS, set flaps to 20°. Retract gear at
indication of a positive rate-of-climb.
4. When clear of obstacles (400 ft. AGL minimum) and at a minimum airspeed
of VREF + 20 KIAS, clean the wing and accelerate to 1.5 VS minimum. Adjust
pitch attitude and power as necessary.
5. When clear of obstacles, reduce power to climb N1. At the relatively light gross
weight at which missed approaches are normally accomplished, the aircraft
accelerates quickly. Pitch and power need to be adjusted accordingly.
6. Set the flight director as required. Use the heading bug and the heading
mode to fly a desired heading, and a navigation mode and the course
selector to capture a desired radial/track. After the initial fixed climb attitude
(14° nose-up) is established, variable climb attitudes may be commanded
with the pitch synch button on the control yoke. Desired climbs or altitudes
may then be captured and maintained by using one of the vertical modes.
7. Confirm the level-off altitude and heading/course needed for the missed
approach. Comply with the published missed approach instructions unless
other directions are received from ATC.
Landing
With S + 48° flaps, cross the threshold at 50 ft. AGL with a speed of VREF + wind
factor. The aircraft pitch attitude is approximately 2° nose-up. Reduce thrust to
idle. At about 30 ft. AGL, gradually increase pitch to decrease the rate of descent;
this results in a pitch attitude of approximately 8° nose-up at touchdown.
For approach and landing with S + 20° flaps, pitch attitudes are approximately 4°
nose-up on approach and approximately 10° nose-up on touchdown.
Upon touchdown, lower the nosewheel smoothly to the runway, extend the
airbrakes (Pos. 2), and apply braking as necessary. Use rudder, differential
braking, and nosewheel steering to maintain directional control, and deploy the
thrust reverser.
Crosswind
The maximum demonstrated crosswind for the Falcon 50EX is 30 Kts. On the
final approach in a crosswind, the crab approach or the wing-down method may
be used.
Do not allow the aircraft to float with power off prior to touchdown. Fly to touchdown
with little, if any, flare. Deploy airbrakes on touchdown. At nosewheel touchdown,
neutralize the ailerons. Use rudder, nosewheel steering, and differential braking
for directional control. Nosewheel steering may be used at any speed after
nosewheel touchdown.
Definitions
Wet runway – Not covered to any extent with standing water; water depth is not
measurable or less than ⅛ in.
Contaminated runway – Covered by standing water, slush, wet snow, or loose
dry snow. The depth of such matter is greater than ⅛ in. and covers at least 25%
of the required length.
Compacted snow runway – The snow has been packed into a solid mass into
which the aircraft’s wheels do not sink.
Very slippery runway – Covered with ice or black ice; some parts of a runway
can also be very slippery due to a mixture of oil, rubber and water.
Hydroplaning speed (Vh) – The ground speed at which the hydro-dynamic
pressure build-up between the aircraft’s tires and the water film on the runway is
sufficient to lift the tire surface off the ground.
Recommendations
Wet Runways
Throughout the ground phase of operation on such runways, ensure that the
start selectors are in the AIRSTART position. If a crosswind is present, maintain
neutral ailerons and hold forward yoke pressure for better nosewheel steering.
For landing operations, increase landing distance and landing field length by
15%. For takeoff operations, do not use reduced thrust and add 15% of the wet
runway landing distance to the takeoff balanced field length.
Contaminated Runways
Operation on such runways should be avoided whenever possible especially
during and immediately after heavy rainfall. If the surface contaminant is slush
or snow, use the Performance Manual charts to determine the equivalent water
depth.
The maximum recommended equivalent water depth is 0.5 in.; the anti-skid
system must be operable and maximum crosswind is limited to 15 Kts.
In a crosswind, use the same control techniques as for a wet runway. Start
selectors should be in the AIRSTART position.
After Landing
After clearing the runway, complete the After Landing checklist. The engines
should be operated at idle for at least 2 minutes (taxi time may be included) prior
to shutdown. After the aircraft is parked, complete the Shutdown checklist.
General
Operation of the Falcon 50EX with two engines inoperative presents a serious
challenge for the flight crew. The AFM should be consulted to determine the
enroute and approach climb limited weights; the aircraft gross weight should
be reduced accordingly. The best possible airport and weather conditions must
be sought, and an emergency declared with ATC. The aircraft’s electrical load
should be reduced as necessary, and the fuel, hydraulic, and bleed air systems
properly managed to assure a successful approach and landing.
Flight Profiles
The following flight profiles illustrate how selected maneuvers are performed.
Each maneuver is broken down into sequential events that illustrate appropriate
configurations.
Takeoff
Rejected Takeoff
Engine Failure at V1 – Continue Takeoff
Steep Turns
Approach to Stall Series
Recovery from Unusual Attitudes
Precision Approach and Landing
Non-Precision Approach and Landing
Non-Precision Approach and Landing (Constant Rate Descent)
Visual Approach/Balked Landing
Circling Approach/Circling Pattern
No-Flap Approach and Landing
Go-Around/Missed Approach
Normal Takeoff
8
1 TAKEOFF AIRSPEED - ALLOW TO INCREASE
FLIGHT DIRECTOR - SET AT V2 + 15 KTS (MIN) AND AT LEAST 400' AGL (PRACTICAL 140 KT)
BRAKES - HOLD CONFIGURATION - SLATS
POWER - SET T/O THRUST AT V2 + 25 KTS (MIN) (PRACTICAL 160 KTS)
BRAKES - RELEASE
CONFIGURATION - CLEAN
AIRSPEED 1.5 VS (MIN)
3 AT 80 KT
AIRSPEED INDICATORS - CROSSCHECK POWER - SET MAX CLIMB
AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST - COMPLETE
5 AT V1
CALL "V1"
RIGHT HAND - MOVE TO CONTROL WHEEL
2 ROLLING TAKEOFF*
POWER - FULL THRUST
*SEE NOTE
AT VR
NOTE: THE AFM DOES NOT PRESENT ROLLING 6
CALL "VR" 7 AT POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
TAKEOFF DATA, HOWEVER, THE TAKEOFF GEAR UP
ROTATE TO COMPUTED
WILL MEET RUNWAY REQUIREMENTS IF
PITCH ATTITUDE
FULL TAKEOFF THRUST IS ACHIEVED AT A
D5MV001I-TM
POINT WHERE THE REMAINING RUNWAY
IS GREATER THAN THE BALANCED FIELD
LENGTH REQUIRED.
Rejected Takeoff
1 T AKEOFF
FLIGHT DIRECTOR - SET
BRAKES - HOLD
POWER LEVERS - FULL FORWARD
BRAKES - RELEASE
TIMING - START
3 PRIOR TO V1
ROLLING TAKEOFF*
DECISION TO REJECT
POWER - FULL THRUST
CALL "ABORT" - ABORT AS BRIEFED
*SEE NOTE BRAKES - MAXIMUM PRESSURE
POWER LEVERS - IDLE
AIRBRAKES - POSITION 2
THRUST REVERSER - DEPLOY
LEFT HAND - MOVE TO STEERING
AT 80 KT
2 AIRSPEED INDICATORS -
CROSSCHECK
NOSE STEERING WHEEL -
RELEASE WHEN APPROPRIATE
LEFT HAND - MOVE TO
CONTROL WHEEL
D5MV002i-TM
LENGTH REQUIRED.
Engine Failure at V1
3 AT 80 KT
AIRSPEED INDICATORS - CROSSCHECK
5 AT V1
RIGHT HAND - MOVE TO CONTROL WHEEL
ENGINE FAILURE RECOGNIZED
MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
2 ROLLING TAKEOFF*
POWER - FULL THRUST 9 AT 400 FT AGL MINIMUM
*SEE NOTE AIRSPEED - ACCELERATE TO V2 +15
CONFIGURATION - SLATS
4 AIRSPEED - ACCELERATE TO V2 +25
WHEN APPROPRIATE CONFIGURATION - CLEAN
AIRSPEED - 1.5 VS
NOSE STEERING WHEEL - RELEASE POWER - SET CLIMB POWER
LEFT HAND - MOVE TO CONTROL WHEEL FAILED ENGINE - IDENTIFY
AT VR
NOTE: THE AFM DOES NOT PRESENT ROLLING 6 7
ROTATE TO 14° (MIN) AT POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
TAKEOFF DATA, HOWEVER, THE TAKEOFF (OR COMPUTED PITCH ATTITUDE) CONFIGURATION - GEAR UP
WILL MEET RUNWAY REQUIREMENTS IF
FULL TAKEOFF THRUST IS ACHIEVED AT A
D5MV003I-TM
POINT WHERE THE REMAINING RUNWAY
IS GREATER THAN THE BALANCED FIELD
LENGTH REQUIRED.
Steep Turns
TOLERANCES:
D5MVOO4i-TM
SPEED ± 10 KIAS
ALTITUDE ± 100 FT
BANK ± 5°
HEADING ± 10°
Stall Series
TAKEOFF/APPROACH CONFIGURATION
2 GEAR - UP *BANK IS SHOWN IN TAKEOFF
SLATS/FLAPS - 20° CONFIGURATION STALL, BUT
MAY BE INCLUDED IN ANY OF
AUTOPILOT - OFF THE STALL DEMONSTRATIONS.
THROTTLES - IDLE E
ITUD
PITCH - MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT LT BEFORE BEGINNING STALL PRACTICE
NTA VREF - SET APPROACH SPEED
BANK - 15°-30°
TA
TRIM - AS DESIRED 140 Kts ONS
C
SLOW TO FIRST INDICATION OF STALL AURAL "STALL",
BUFFET, AIRSPEED RED CHECKERED PATTERN
RECOVERY PROCEDURE
AT THE FIRST INDICATION OF STALL, SIMULTANEOUSLY ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING:
- AUTOPILOT - OFF
- PITCH - REDUCE ANGLE OF ATTACK USING AMI (TRIM AS NECESSARY)
- BANK - LEVEL THE WINGS
- THROTTLES - MAXIMUM POWER
- AIRBRAKES - RETRACT
- REGAIN CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT AND RECOVER TO MANEUVERING SPEED AND
FLIGHT PATH APPROPRIATE FOR THE AIRPLANE'S CONFIGURATION
- DO NOT EXCEED ANY LIMITATIONS
CON
NOTE: EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR A RECOVERY FROM AN APPROACH TO STALL SHOULD NOT
D5MV005i-TM
STA
NT
ALT MANDATE A PREDETERMINED VALUE FOR ALTITUDE LOSS AND SHOULD NOT MANDATE
ITU
DE
MAINTAINING ALTITUDE DURING RECOVERY.
D5MV006i-TM
RATE OF SPEED INCREASE RELATIVE TO MMO/VMO
SMOOTHLY RETURN TO STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT
RADAR VECTORS
1A WITHIN RANGE
POWER - 60% N1
AIRSPEED - 1.5 VS (MIN)
CONFIGURATION - CLEAN
APPROACH CHECKLIST - BEGIN RADAR VECTORS RADAR VECTORS (WITHIN 5 NM OF FAF)
2A TERMINAL AREA 3A CONFIGURATION – S + FLAPS 20°
AIRSPEED BUG - SET TO VREF
CONFIGURATION - SLATS APPROACH CHECKLIST COMPLETE
POWER - 65% POWER - 68%
AIRSPEED - 200 KTS AIRSPEED - 140 KIAS
2 IAF OUTBOUND
3 TIMING - START
AIRSPEED - 200 KTS (MAXIMUM)
PROCEDURE TURN INBOUND
CONFIGURATION - S + FLAPS 20°
AIRSPEED 140 KTS
CHECKLIST - APPROACH
CHECKLIST COMPLETE
5 ON FINAL
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST - COMPLETE
6 THRESHOLD
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
D5MV007i-PREC-TM
POWER – REDUCE TO IDLE
RADAR VECTORS
1A WITHIN RANGE
AIRSPEED - 1.5 VS (MIN) RADAR VECTORS RADAR VECTORS
2A 3A
CONFIGURATION - CLEAN TERMINAL AREA CONFIGURATION – S + FLAPS 20°
APPROACH CHECKLIST - BEGIN CONFIGURATION - SLATS APPROACH CHECKLIST - COMPLETE
AIRSPEED BUG - SET TO VREF AIRSPEED - 160 KTS AIRSPEED - 140 KIAS
2 IAF OUTBOUND
TIMING - START
AIRSPEED - 200 KTS (MAXIMUM)
BEGIN APPROACH CHECKLIST
PROCEDURE TURN INBOUND 33
CONFIGURATION - S + FLAPS 20°
AIRSPEED 140 KTS
CHECKLIST - APPROACH 6 AT MDA
CHECKLIST COMPLETE ALTITUDE - MAINTAIN
POWER - INCREASE
AIRSPEED - 140 KIAS
PROCEED TO VDP OR MAP
5 AT FAF
AIRSPEED - 140 KTS
TIMING - START TOUCHDOWN
4 PRIOR TO FAF BEGIN DESCENT - 1000 - 1500 FPM 9 AIRBRAKE – EXTEND
GEAR - DOWN
BRAKES – AS REQUIRED
BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST - BEGIN
REVERSE THRUST – AS REQUIRED
AIRSPEED - 140 KIAS
8 THRESHOLD
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
D5MV008i-TM
POWER – REDUCE TO IDLE
2 IAF OUTBOUND
AIRSPEED - 200 KTS MAX
TIMING – START
CHECKLIST – APPROACH CHECKLIST
6 THRESHOLD
POWER – POWER LEVERS TO IDLE
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
D5MV009i-TM
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Visual Approach/Balked
Landing
3 ABEAM LANDING THRESHOLD 2 BEFORE PATTERN ENTRY DOWNWIND 1,500 FT AGL
GEAR – DOWN CONFIGURATION – AS REQUIRED
CHEKCLIST - LANDING CHECKLIST APPROACH CHECKLIST – COMPLETE
AIRSPEED – 200 KTS (MAXIMUM)
4 BASE LEG
RATE OF DESCENT – ESTABLISH AT 600 TO 800 FPM
CONFIGURATION - APPROACH SLATS + FLAPS
1 DESCENT
DESCENT CHECKLIST – COMPLETE
AIRSPEED BUGS – SET
6A THRESHOLD – LANDING
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
POWER – IDLE
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45 DEG
1 5
15 SEC
RUNWAY IN SIGHT AND 15 SEC
WITHIN CIRCLING APPROACH AREA 4
TURN 45 DEGREES FROM RUNWAY
CENTERLINE
TIMING – START 30 0 BANK
30
SE
AFTER 30 SECONDS, TURN TO DOWNWIND
C
2 ABEAM POINT 3
15 SEC
5 AT THRESHOLD:
D5MV012i-TM
AIRSPEED – VREF + WIND FACTOR
5 GLIDESLOPE INTERCEPT
CHECKLIST – LANDING
CHECKLIST COMPLETE
6 LANDING ASSURED
AIRSPEED – VREF + 20
3
PROCEDURE TURN INBOUND 8 TOUCHDOWN
AIRSPEED – 1.5 VS (MINIMUM) AIRBRAKES – POSITION 2
CONFIGURATION - EXTEND SLATS BRAKES – AS REQUIRED
REVERSE THRUST – AS
4 ONE DOT PRIOR TO GLIDESLOPE INTERCEPT REQUIRED
CONFIGURATION – LANDING GEAR DOWN
POWER – REDUCE
CHECKLIST – LANDING CHECKLIST BEGIN
AIRSPEED – SLOW TO VREF + 20
7 THRESHOLD
D5CMV011i-TM
POWER – POWER LEVERS TO IDLE
Go Around/Missed Approach
2 POSITIVE RATE
GEAR - UP
AIRSPEED - VREF - 5 (MIN)
D5MV013i-TM
CONFIGURATION -
- IF S + 48 SELECT S + 20 CONFIGURATION - SLATS
- IF S + 20 SELECT SLATS ONLY AT VREF + 20 (MINIMUM)
- IF SLATS ONLY, MAINTAIN CONFIGURATION - CLEAN
POWER - MAX CONTINUOUS
Flight Planning
Flight planning is critical to flight safety.
This section provides instruction in and examples of flight planning procedures.
Charts needed for procedures are provided opposite the respective procedure
instructions.
Italics are used to present example data drawn from the charts.
General Planning
Flight planning begins with the gathering of data. Data is gathered on:
payload
airport data for departure, arrival, and alternate
navigation information for departure, enroute, and arrival
weather for departure, enroute, destination, and alternate
NOTAMs.
Payload information is provided by the operator.
Airport data, such as elevation, available runways, and runway length, width, and
lighting, can be obtained from Jeppesen or NOS charts. If runway weight bearing
strength is questioned, other sources of airport information may be required.
Navigation information can be obtained from Jeppesen or NOS charts. In some
cases, additional information must be obtained (e.g., NAT tracks if crossing the
North Atlantic).
Weather conditions for departure, arrival, and alternate airports as well as
enroute weather, winds, and temperatures aloft can be obtained from the FAA
Flight Service System by telephone or by computer from a flight planning vendor.
NOTAMs can be obtained from the same sources.
Structural Limits
Structural limits restrict very heavy payloads. A very dense load can cause weight
to become the primary planning concern. If such a payload affects operation, begin
planning with weight and balance; this may determine payload restrictions requiring
significant changes.
Fuel Requirements
In practical operation, fuel may be estimated by rules of thumb relating to
experience with aircraft operation. Large variances in fuel burn are based on
factors such as gross weight, selected cruise altitude, and speed.
Reserve Fuel
Reserve fuel requirements vary with the location and traffic density of the
destination as well as the weather; while a 2,000-lb reserve is adequate for a
low traffic density and good VMC destination, anticipated traffic delays or IMC
weather increases fuel reserves to 3,000 lbs or more. According to the FARs,
2,000 lbs of fuel at the destination is adequate to proceed to an alternate
approximately 150 NM (still air) from the primary destination and arrive with
the required reserves.
Definitions
To understand flight planning, it is necessary to be thoroughly familiar with the
terms involved. This section reviews the definitions for terms used throughout
this chapter.
Accelerate-stop distance – Distance necessary to accelerate the aircraft to a
given speed (V1), and to come to a full stop, assuming that one engine fails at V1.
AGL – Above ground level.
Approach climb – The steady gradient of climb with one engine inoperative may
not be less than 2.7%. Engine rating is takeoff thrust. The stabilized airspeed
is VREF + 5 Kts for Slats + Flaps 20° configuration and VREF + 20 Kts for slats
configuration.
Balanced field length and associated engine failure speed – Distance
obtained by choosing the engine failure speed V1 so that takeoff distance and
accelerate-stop distance are the same. V1 must be greater than V1 mini and less
than VMBE and VR. If the determination of V1 gives a value outside one of these
limits, V1 must be selected equal to the limit value. The field length found in the
chart is the higher of either the takeoff distance or the accelerate-stop distance
associated with this limit value of V1.
Basic empty weight – Weight of airframe, powerplant, interior accommodation,
systems, and equipment that are an integral part of a given version (this is the
weight without usable fuel, including all fluids contained in closed systems, the
unusable and undrainable fuel and the engine oil).
CAS – Calibrated airspeed. Indicated airspeed, corrected for static and total
pressure ports position error.
Clearway – Area beyond the runway:
not less than 500 ft. (152 m) wide
centrally located on the extended centerline of the runway
under the control of the airport authorities
upward slope not exceeding 1.25%
above which no object nor any terrain protrudes (threshold lights should be
not more than 26 in. (65 cm) high and located at each side of the runway).
TRANSITION SEGMENT
SECOND SEGMENT
1,500 ft
REF. 0 minimum
FIRST
HDS = 400 ft
BRAKE SEGMENT
minimum
RELEASE
RUNWAY
35 ft
RUNWAY SLOPE
TOTAL DISTANCE
FAR Part 25 at the time of the Falcon 50EX certification. The Falcon 50EX VR, VLOF, and V2 are all the same speed and occur at nearly
the same time. This implies a brisk rotation rate at takeoff. Test flight data indicates that Dassault considered a 6 to 7° per second
rotation rate at takeoff as normal.
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 CHANGES
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW 170 42.6
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3 165 20.2
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6 165 14.4
I
III
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL
TAKE - OFF
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : %
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY
21,150 40
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 CHANGES
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW 170 42.6
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3 165 20.2
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6 165 14.4
I
III
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL
TAKE - OFF
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : %
Figure 8-3: Basic weight and Moment on the Weight and Balance Form
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY 21,150 40
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
CHANGES 0 0
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT 21,150 40
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW 170 42.6
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
80 -20.2
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY 180 -39
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3 165 20.2
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6 165 14.4
I
III
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL
TAKE - OFF
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : %
Baggage Weights
Baggage can be loaded either in the baggage compartment or in the interior.
1. If baggage loaded in the interior is stowed in one of the locations already
calculated, the new weight is calculated and the new moment determined
from the moment table. The revised values then replace the existing values
in the corresponding row.
2. The baggage compartment is divided into three zones, I, II, and III, with
a capacity of 2,200 lbs. Determine the weights and moments for the load
distributed in each zone; record this data on the loading schedule. Be sure to
record each moment in the appropriate area.
In this case, the total baggage is 1,200 lbs. Of this total amount, 1,200 lbs is
stowed in the baggage compartment. The placard in the compartment limits
the total load to 1,680 lbs. The aircraft has an avionics rack in Zone I that has
a placarded weight-bearing maximum load of 200 lbs.
The 1,200 lbs load is distributed as shown:
Zone I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 lbs
Zone II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 lbs
Zone III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 lbs
The BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT moment tables are used to determine
each zone’s moment:
Zone I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3
Zone II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Zone III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY 21,150 40
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
CHANGES 0 0
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT 21,150 40
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
80 -20.2
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY 180 -39
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6
I
PASSENGER 7
41.3 49.6 56.2
PASSENGER 8 165 10.8
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
1,000 kg Max
III
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL
TAKE - OFF
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : %
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY 21,150 40
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
CHANGES 0 0
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT 21,150 40
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
80 -20.2
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY 180 -39
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6
I
PASSENGER 7
41.3 49.6 56.2
PASSENGER 8 165 10.8
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
1,000 kg Max
III 500 62
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL 23.980 -251.5 171.3
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL 23.980 -80.2
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL
TAKE - OFF
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : %
19
+
20
21
2
22
23
24
25 1 MZFW
3
25,715 lb
26 4
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
MLW
36 35,570 lb
37
38
39
40 MTOW
10,780 lb
41
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
WEIGHT MOMENT
lb 1,000 lb x inch
WEIGHT in lb - +
UNIT MOMENT in 1,000 ib x inch
BASIC EMPTY
21,150 40
WEIGHT
JEPPESSEN
EMPTY WEIGHT
CHANGES 0 0
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80
MOMENT -5 -10 -15.1 -20.2
100 120 140 160 180 EMPTY WEIGHT 21,150 40
-25.2 -30.2 PILOT 170 46.9
COPILOT 170 46.9
3rd CREW
GALLEY
WEIGHT 20 40 60 80 BAGGAGE
80 -20.2
+ DOC
MOMENT -4.3 -8.7 -13 -17.3
GALLEY 180 -39
100 120 140 160 180
-21.6 -26 -30.3 -34.6 COAT RACK
-39
PASSENGER 1 165 25.9
200 220 240 260
PASSENGER 2 165 25.9
-43.3 -47.6 -52 -56.3
PASSENGER 3
PASSENGER 4 165 20.2
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
PASSENGER 5 165 14.4
MOMENT 8.3 16.5 24.8 33.1
PASSENGER 6
I
PASSENGER 7
41.3 49.6 56.2
PASSENGER 8 165 10.8
WEIGHT 100 200 300 400
1,000 kg Max
III 500 62
1,000 49 77 10,000 -44 -23
TOTAL 23.980 -251.5 171.3
2,000 87 73 11,000 -3 12
FUEL : MOMENTS
3,000 62 53 12,000 30 42
4,000 46 41 13,000 48 70
5,000 29 12 14,000 94 118 ZERO
FUEL 23.980 -80.2
6,000 -52 -22 15,000 146
WEIGHT
7,000 -40 -58 15,514 172
8,000 -56 -55 ZFW CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS
SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM
FUEL 14880 - 140
TAKE - OFF
38.860 - 59.8
WEIGHT
CG POSITION : 26.5 %
19
+
20
21
2
22
23
24
25 1 MZFW
3
25,715 lb
26 4
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
MLW
36 35,570 lb
37
38
39
40 MTOW
10,780 lb
41
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Trip Planning
The Flight Planning section of the Performance Manual contains charts used
to determine the initial cruising altitude, the highest cruise altitude as limited
by maximum continuous thrust, the various cruise modes, and the reserve fuel
requirement.
To use the Flight Planning section, the following information is required:
distance from destination to alternate
average head - or tailwind from departure to destination
average head - or tailwind from destination to alternate
expected or desired reserve time for holding or cruise
Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW)
selected cruise mode
selected final cruise altitude
selected climb profile
distance from departure point to destination
average temperature enroute.
In this example, a trip from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Bogota, Colombia
is planned; the distance is 2,640 NM. The alternate is Cali, Colombia. The
distance from destination to the alternate is 170 NM.
The weight information is the same derived during the preceding weight and
balance discussion.
Assume the wind from departure to destination averages a 30 Kts tailwind.
From the destination to the alternate, the wind average a 30 Kts headwind.
The temperature enroute is ISA.
The climb profile used is the 260 Kts (0.72 M) profile. The final cruise altitude
is 41,000 ft.
Standard U.S. reserve fuel time regulations are applied. An additional fuel
quantity of 1,000 lbs is ordered due to the uncertain weather and mountainous
location of the destination airport.
TO SLATS
POWER
T/O
TO CLEAN/VCLEAN – Slat Retraction Speed
VFR CLIMB 1.5 VS (VZF/VFS) – Final Segment and Enroute Climb Speed
TO CLEAN
1.5 Vs
RETURN FLAPS S+ – Takeoff Configuration
(VZF/VFS) VREF T/O POWER
CLEARANCE
CLIMB POWER
CALL 1-800-527-2463 FOR ADDITIONAL CARDS RWY RQD – Computed Takeoff Field Length
RETURN VREF
CLEARANCE.
The Approach side of the card provides spaces for the following information:
SimuFlite
ATIS
APPROACH FALCON 50EX VREF – 1.3 VS for Full Flap Landing Configuration
ATIS
VAP – Approach Target Speed
WEIGHT
1.5 VS – Enroute Climb Speed; Minimum Clean Speed
V REF RWY RQD – Computed Landing Distance/Field Length
FLAPS
V AP S+
GROSS WEIGHT – Landing Weight
POWE R FLAPS S+ – Landing Configuration
1.5 V s AP P
CLIMB
MAX
APPROACH CLIMB POWER
R R
NOTES.
Elev 8
,354’
13
134°
12,467
’ 3800m Elev 8
,354’
31
314°
MI MI
LR 0.75 0.80 LR 0.75 0.80
TEMP. TEMP.
DEV. DEV.
– 15 °C NL NL NL – 15 °C NL NL NL
– 10 °C NL NL NL – 10 °C NL NL NL
– 5 °C NL NL NL – 5 °C NL NL NL
0 °C NL NL NL 0 °C NL NL NL
5 °C NL NL NL 5 °C NL NL 39,300
10 °C NL NL 40,800 10 °C NL NL 36,000
15 °C NL NL 36,700 15 °C 38,100 37,500 31,500
20 °C 40,300 38,300 29,700 20 °C 35,700 33,400 24,500
Figure 8-13: High Altitude Cruise Level Limited by Maximum Cruise Thrust chart
Planning MI = 0.75
Indicated Mach 0.75 41,000 ft.
INDICATED MACH – SPECIFIC DISTANCE (NM / lb) – TAT (°C) – TAS (kt) – N1 (%) – FUEL FLOW (lb / hr)
TEMP. WEIGHT
40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
DEV. x 1,000 lb
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2017 0.2159 0.2289 0.2418 0.2545 0.2671 0.2781 0.2873 0.2960 0.3042
TAT (°C) –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44
–10 °C
TAS (kt) 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414
N1 (%) 93.6 91.4 89.6 88.0 86.6 85.3 84.2 83.4 82.6 81.9
FF (lb / hr) 685 640 605 570 540 515 495 480 465 455
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.1999 0.2140 0.2270 0.2397 0.2524 0.2649 0.2758 0.2849 0.2936 0.3018
TAT (°C) –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33
0 °C
TAS (kt) 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424
N1 (%) 95.9 93.6 91.8 90.1 88.6 87.3 86.2 85.4 84.6 83.9
FF (lb / hr) 705 660 625 590 560 535 510 495 480 470
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2127 0.2259 0.2385 0.2513 0.2636 0.2745 0.2837 0.2924 0.3005
TAT (°C) –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27
5 °C
TAS (kt) 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429
N1 (%) 94.7 92.8 91.2 89.7 88.3 87.2 86.4 85.6 84.9
FF (lb / hr) 670 635 600 570 540 520 505 490 475
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2027 0.2132 0.2249 0.2374 0.2502 0.2625 0.2733 0.2825 0.2911 0.2992
TAT (°C) –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22
10 °C
TAS (kt) 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434
N1 (%) 97.1 95.5 93.9 92.2 90.7 89.3 88.2 87.3 86.5 85.8
FF (lb / hr) 715 680 645 610 580 550 530 510 495 485
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2153 0.2255 0.2367 0.2492 0.2613 0.2721 0.2814 0.2899 0.2980
TAT (°C) –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16
15 °C
TAS (kt) 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439
N1 (%) 96.5 94.9 93.3 91.7 90.3 89.2 88.3 87.5 86.7
FF (lb / hr) 680 650 615 585 560 535 520 505 490
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2453 0.2533 0.2618 0.2711 0.2802 0.2888 0.2968
TAT (°C) –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11
20 °C
TAS (kt) 443 443 443 443 443 443 443
N1 (%) 92.6 91.8 91.0 90.2 89.2 88.4 87.7
FF (lb / hr) 600 585 565 545 525 510 500
Takeoff Performance
With the trip planned and the desired takeoff weight determined, the next step
is the computation of takeoff and takeoff flight path performance. A review of
91.605(b) is appropriate at this time.
FAR 91.605(b): No one may operate a turbine-engine-powered transport
category airplane certificated after September 30, 1958, contrary to the AFM,
or take off that airplane unless:
the takeoff weight does not exceed the takeoff weight specified in the
AFM for the elevation of the airport and for the ambient temperature
existing at the time of takeoff
normal consumption of fuel and oil in flight to the airport of intended
landing and to the alternate airports leaves an arrival weight not in excess
of the landing weight specified in the AFM for the elevation of each of the
airports involved and for the ambient temperatures expected at the time
of landing
the takeoff weight does not exceed the weight shown in the AFM to
correspond with the minimum distances required for takeoff considering
the elevation of the airport, the runway to be used, the effective runway
gradient, and the ambient temperature and wind component existing at
the time of takeoff.
The Falcon 50EX was certified under FAR 25, which prescribes takeoff flight path
limits. The manufacturer is directed by FAR 25 to present takeoff limits by weight
or distance and takeoff climb performance limits by weight. The AFM restricts
takeoff by structural limits or takeoff performance. Takeoff weight is limited by the
most restrictive condition of the configuration used:
Slats + Flaps 20°
takeoff and accelerate-stop distances
climb gradient.
Slats
brake energy
takeoff and accelerate-stop distances
climb gradient.
AIRCRAFT CONDITIONS
AIRPORT CONDITIONS
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
STRUCTURAL
OPERATIONAL
WEIGHT LIMITS
REDUCE V1 TO
TAKEOFF SPEEDS MAXIMUM BRAKE
ENERGY SPEED
DOES V1 NO
SATISFY BRAKE
ENERGY ?
YES
FINISHED
Performance usually is based on balanced field length data, but can also be
determined by checking all of the following:
accelerate-stop distance
takeoff distance with an engine failure
115% all-engine operating takeoff distance
The weight of the aircraft is limited to a value where the distance for the aircraft to
accelerate to V1 and then stop is equal to the length of the runway or the length
of the runway plus a stopway.
The weight of the aircraft is limited to a value where the distance for the aircraft
to accelerate to V1 and continue the takeoff to a height of 35 ft. above the takeoff
surface with an engine failed at V1 is equal to the length of the runway or the length
of the runway plus a clearway.
The weight of the aircraft is limited to a value where the distance for the aircraft to
take off (to a height of 35 ft. above the takeoff surface with all engines operating)
is equal to the length of the runway, or the length of the runway plus a clearway
times 1.15.
Takeoff distance is the distance from start of takeoff roll to a point at which the
aircraft is at a height of 35 ft. with one engine failed at V1 or with all engines
operating times 1.15, whichever is greater, and temperatures up to 24°C (75°F).
Takeoff distance may not include any more of clearway length than 1/2 the distance
from where liftoff speed, VLOF, is achieved to the point where the aircraft is at
35 ft.
Climb Gradients
Aircraft certification requires a sufficient takeoff performance to meet or exceed
specific climb gradients during engine-out climb. Various climb segments require
different climb gradients (Figure 8-18).
A climb gradient is expressed in percent and is the result of any unit of measure
gain (or loss) in height divided by the same unit of measure of distance traversed
during the gain (or loss) in height, times 100. For example, the climb gradient for
a gain of 304 ft. of height in 1 NM, or 6,080 ft., is:
304 x 100 = 30,400 = 5%
6,080 6,080
For this aircraft, the net climb gradient is 0.9% less than the gross climb gradient
for the takeoff flight path. Net climb gradient is used when determining SID or
obstacle clearance climb requirements.
The following information is needed to determine the maximum takeoff
weight limited by runway and climb requirements and to determine runway
requirements:
departure airport elevation in pressure altitude
length of runway in use
runway slope
field temperature
runway wind
desired takeoff weight if other than maximum
any SID or obstacle climb requirement.
The elevation of Albuquerque, New Mexico is 5,355 ft. MSL (Figure 8-17).
Assume the conditions are 95°F, wind 260° at 15 Kts, and altimeter 29.77 in
Hg. The pressure altitude for Albuquerque is calculated as 5,500 ft. Runway 26
is used, which is 13,793 ft.; the difference in elevation between runway ends is
-41 ft. No special climb requirements are necessary for takeoffs on this runway.
13,793’
8 26
080° 260°
TRANSITION SEGMENT
SECOND SEGMENT
1,500 ft
REF. 0 minimum
FIRST
HDS = 400 ft
BRAKE SEGMENT
minimum
RELEASE
RUNWAY
35 ft
RUNWAY SLOPE
TOTAL DISTANCE
V1 39,000 3. Return to the intersection of the ambient temperature and pressure altitude.
FLAPS
Move down to intersect the 30,000 lb weight reference line. From this
V R -V 2 S+
intersection, follow the adjustment guidelines to intersect the takeoff weight
POWE R
TO SLA TS T/O
projection.
V FR
4. Move straight down to the slope reference line and adjust the takeoff runway
CLIMB
TO CLEAN
V CLEA N
R R
W Q 8,100 length for slope. Slope in %, or % gradient, is any value of vertical units divided
by any value of like horizontal units, times 100.
Y D FT .
1.5 V s
RETURN
(V ZF /V FS ) V REF At Albuquerque, the east end of runway 26 is at 5,352 ft. and the west end
CLEARANCE
is at 5,311 ft.; the difference is 41 ft. down. The length of the runway is
13,375 ft. The slope is -0.3%, or:
CAL L 1-800-527-2463 FOR ADDITIONAL CARDS
Figure 8-20: Adjustments for Weight, Runway Slope and Wind - Balanced Field Length (S + Flaps 20°)
Figure 8-21: Takeoff Weight by Runway Length - Balanced Field Length S + Flaps 20°
Figure 8-22: Maximum Takeoff Weight Limited by Climb Requirements S + Flaps 20°
VR -V2 S+ ø The chart is arranged like the balanced field length chart, except the vertical lines
TO SLATS
POWER
T/O
represent airspeed with a scale at the bottom of the chart. The valued obtained
VFR CLIMB
is V1.
The example must use the Engine Failure Speed Associated with Balanced
TO CLEAN
R R
9,100
VCLEAN W Q
Y D FT.
Field Length Slats chart to meet the takeoff requirements.
1.5 Vs
RETURN
(VZF/VFS) VREF
1. Enter the chart from the left at the ambient temperature (95°F). Move right to
CLEARANCE intersect the pressure altitude (5,500 ft.). Move down to the weight reference
line.
CALL 1-800-527-2463 FOR ADDITIONAL CARDS
2. Enter the chart from the left at the desired takeoff weight (39,000 lbs). Move
to the right across the weight guidelines.
3. Return to the intersection of the ambient temperature/pressure
altitude line and the weight reference line. From this intersection,
follow the guidelines down to the desired weight projection (39,000 lbs). From
this intersection, move down to the slope reference line.
4. Adjust the V1 speed for slope.
a. Enter the chart from the left at the slope (-0.3%). Move to the right through
the slope guidelines.
b. From the intersection of the weight-adjusted line and the slope reference
line, follow the guidelines to intersect the slope. Move down to the wind
reference line.
5. Adjust the V1 speed for wind.
a. Enter the chart from left with the wind (15 Kts headwind). Move to the
right through the wind guidelines.
b. From the intersection of the slope-adjusted line and the wind reference line,
follow the guidelines to intersect the wind. Move down to the bottom of the
chart and read the V1 speed (135 Kts).
Figure 8-25: Engine Failure Speed Associated with Balanced Field Length Slats
VR -V2 135 S+ ø
1. Enter the chart from the upper left with the takeoff weight (39,000 lbs). Move
POWER
TO SLATS T/O
right to intersect the VR = V2 line.
VFR CLIMB
TO CLEAN 2. From the intersection, move down to the VR-V2 IAS (Kts) scale. Read the
VCLEAN 160
R R
W Q
Y D 9,100 FT.
value (135 Kts).
1.5 Vs
RETURN
3. Enter the V1/VR section of the chart from the bottom with V1 (135 Kts). Move
(VZF/VFS) VREF up through the guidelines, stopping at the edge of the chart.
CLEARANCE
4. Return to the V2 line drawn previously. Continue the line down from the
CALL 1-800-527-2463 FOR ADDITIONAL CARDS Takeoff Speed chart to the V1/VR reference line.
5. From the reference line, parallel the guidelines to intersect the V1 line.
6. From the intersection, move left to the edge of the chart. Read the V1/VR
ratio.
In the example V1 and VR are virtually the same speed so the ratio is 1.00,
which is allowable.
NOTE: For this aircraft, VR always is equal to V2.
Takeoff Speed
Slats
VR -V2 135 S+ ø
.
POWER
TO SLATS T/O
VFR CLIMB
TO CLEAN
R R
VCLEAN 160 WY QD 9,100 FT.
1.5 Vs
RETURN
TO CLEAN
1. Enter the appropriate Maximum Continuous Thrust – Final Takeoff chart VR -V2 135 S+ ø
POWER
(Figure 8-30) from the side with the SAT (35°C). Move up to intersect the TO SLATS T/O 89.1
pressure altitude (5,500 ft.). VFR CLIMB 88.3
TO CLEAN
2. Move left from the intersection to the edge of the chart. Read the N1 setting VCLEAN 160 WY QD 9,100
R R
FT.
(88.3%). 1.5 Vs
RETURN
NOTE: At 400 ft. above the takeoff surface at 1.5 VS, TAT is approximately (VZF/VFS) 189 VREF
CLEARANCE
Figure 8-30: Maximum Continuous Thrust without Ice Protection - Final Takeoff (Continued on next page)
Figure 8-30: Maximum Continuous Thrust without Ice Protection - Final Takeoff
TEMP. WEIGHT
41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23
DEV. x 1,000 lb
NORMAL CLIMB FROM 1,500 ft : TAT (°C) – TIME (min) – DISTANCE (NM) – FUEL USED (lb)
TEMP. WEIGHT
41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23
DEV. x 1,000 lb
Figure 8-31: All Engine Flight Planning: Climb 260 Kts/.72 (Continued on next page)
TEMP. WEIGHT
41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23
DEV. x 1,000 lb
TEMP. WEIGHT
41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23
DEV. x 1,000 lb
Cruise Data
There are data tables for all four normal cruise modes: long range, indicated
Mach 0.75, indicated Mach 0.80, and maximum cruise thrust. The tables can be
used for detailed flight planning or enroute verification of performance.
The fuel flow, engine RPM, TAS, TAT and indicated Mach can be verified against
indicated and trip planning values. Use the specific fuel consumption or fuel
flow to estimate required fuel for the remaining cruise; specific fuel consumption
provides more accurate information, but is more difficult to use.
At the end of the trip, the aircraft is cruising as planned at 0.75 M,
41,000 ft., and ISA; however, the tailwind has decreased to zero. The aircraft
gross weight has dropped to 30,000 lbs at 765 NM from Bogota.
1. Enter the appropriate chart (Figure 8-32) with the aircraft weight
(30,000 lbs).
2. Move down to the appropriate pressure altitude and temperature for cruise.
(41,000 ft., ISA). Read the values at the intersection.
The values are:
Indicated Mach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75
NM/lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2649
TAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -33°C
TAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Kts
RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.3%
Fuel Flow per Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 Lbs/hr
3. Use fuel flow to estimate fuel required to cruise to top of descent.
Descent is estimated to occur 100 miles from destination; there are 665 NM,
or 1:33 of cruise remaining. At 535 lbs per engine per hour for 1:33, fuel burn
is approximately 2,500 lbs.
4. Subtract the cruise fuel burn (2,500 lbs) from the gross weight on cruise
(30,000 lbs) to obtain the gross weight at top of descent.
30,000 lbs - 2,500 lbs = 27,500 lbs
This figure is very close to the original planned landing weight (27,380). A quick
estimate for adequate fuel at the destination can be made from this data. The
landing weight is less than planned because the planned landing weight is
achieved at the top of descent. Normally, however, it does not require more than
1,000 lbs of fuel to descend, and the original plan included an extra 1,000 lbs of
fuel.
INDICATED MACH – SPECIFIC DISTANCE (NM / lb) – TAT (°C) – TAS (kt) – N1 (%) – FUEL FLOW (lb / hr)
TEMP. WEIGHT
40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
DEV. x 1,000 lb
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2070 0.2137 0.2192 0.2245 0.2297 0.2346 0.2393 0.2435 0.2474 0.2509
TAT (°C) –42 –42 –42 –42 –42 –42 –42 –42 –42 –42
–10 °C
TAS (kt) 416 416 416 416 416 416 416 416 416 416
N1 (%) 85.0 84.1 83.5 82.9 82.3 81.8 81.3 80.9 80.5 80.1
FF (lb / hr) 670 650 635 620 605 590 580 570 560 555
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2053 0.2119 0.2174 0.2227 0.2278 0.2327 0.2373 0.2416 0.2454 0.2489
TAT (°C) –31 –31 –31 –31 –31 –31 –31 –31 –31 –31
0 °C
TAS (kt) 426 426 426 426 426 426 426 426 426 426
N1 (%) 87.0 86.1 85.5 84.8 84.3 83.7 83.2 82.8 82.4 82.0
FF (lb / hr) 690 670 655 640 625 610 600 590 580 570
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2043 0.2110 0.2165 0.2217 0.2268 0.2317 0.2363 0.2405 0.2444 0.2478
TAT (°C) –25 –25 –25 –25 –25 –25 –25 –25 –25 –25
5 °C
TAS (kt) 431 431 431 431 431 431 431 431 431 431
N1 (%) 88.0 87.1 86.4 85.8 85.2 84.7 84.2 83.7 83.3 83.0
FF (lb / hr) 705 680 665 650 635 620 610 595 590 580
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2035 0.2101 0.2156 0.2208 0.2259 0.2308 0.2353 0.2396 0.2434 0.2468
TAT (°C) –20 –20 –20 –20 –20 –20 –20 –20 –20 –20
10 °C
TAS (kt) 436 436 436 436 436 436 436 436 436 436
N1 (%) 88.9 88.1 87.4 86.8 86.2 85.6 85.1 84.6 84.2 83.9
FF (lb / hr) 715 690 675 660 645 630 615 605 595 590
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2026 0.2092 0.2146 0.2199 0.2250 0.2298 0.2344 0.2386 0.2424 0.2458
TAT (°C) –14 –14 –14 –14 –14 –14 –14 –14 –14 –14
15 °C
TAS (kt) 441 441 441 441 441 441 441 441 441 441
N1 (%) 89.9 89.0 88.4 87.7 87.1 86.5 86.0 85.6 85.1 84.8
FF (lb / hr) 725 700 685 670 655 640 625 615 605 595
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2017 0.2083 0.2137 0.2190 0.2240 0.2288 0.2334 0.2376 0.2414 0.2448
TAT (°C) –8 –8 –8 –8 –8 –8 –8 –8 –8 –8
20 °C
TAS (kt) 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445
N1 (%) 90.9 90.0 89.3 88.6 88.0 87.5 86.9 86.5 86.0 85.7
FF (lb / hr) 735 710 695 680 660 650 635 625 615 605
INDICATED MACH – SPECIFIC DISTANCE (NM / lb) – TAT (°C) – TAS (kt) – N1 (%) – FUEL FLOW (lb / hr)
TEMP. WEIGHT
40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
DEV. x 1,000 lb
INDICATED MACH – SPECIFIC DISTANCE (NM / lb) – TAT (°C) – TAS (kt) – N1 (%) – FUEL FLOW (lb / hr)
TEMP. WEIGHT
40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
DEV. x 1,000 lb
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2084 0.2192 0.2298 0.2405 0.2509 0.2589 0.2665 0.2737 0.2806 0.2868
TAT (°C) –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44
–10 °C
TAS (kt) 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414
N1 (%) 89.5 88.0 86.7 85.6 84.4 83.6 82.9 82.2 81.6 81.0
FF (lb / hr) 660 630 600 575 550 535 520 505 490 480
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2067 0.2173 0.2279 0.2385 0.2488 0.2567 0.2643 0.2715 0.2783 0.2845
TAT (°C) –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33
0 °C
TAS (kt) 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424
N1 (%) 91.7 90.2 88.8 87.6 86.5 85.6 84.9 84.2 83.5 83.0
FF (lb / hr) 685 650 620 595 570 550 535 520 510 495
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2058 0.2163 0.2270 0.2374 0.2476 0.2557 0.2632 0.2703 0.2771 0.2833
TAT (°C) –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27
5 °C
TAS (kt) 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429
N1 (%) 92.8 91.2 89.8 88.6 87.5 86.6 85.9 85.2 84.5 83.9
FF (lb / hr) 695 660 630 600 575 560 545 530 515 505
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2047 0.2152 0.2259 0.2363 0.2465 0.2545 0.2620 0.2692 0.2759 0.2821
TAT (°C) –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22
10 °C
TAS (kt) 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434
N1 (%) 93.8 92.3 90.9 89.6 88.5 87.6 86.8 86.1 85.4 84.9
FF (lb / hr) 705 670 640 610 585 570 550 535 525 510
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2053 0.2146 0.2249 0.2353 0.2454 0.2534 0.2610 0.2681 0.2748 0.2810
TAT (°C) –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16
15 °C
TAS (kt) 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439
N1 (%) 94.4 93.2 91.9 90.6 89.4 88.6 87.8 87.0 86.4 85.8
FF (lb / hr) 710 680 650 620 595 575 560 545 530 520
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2167 0.2252 0.2344 0.2444 0.2524 0.2599 0.2670 0.2737 0.2798
TAT (°C) –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11
20 °C
TAS (kt) 443 443 443 443 443 443 443 443 443
N1 (%) 94.0 92.8 91.6 90.4 89.5 88.7 88.0 87.3 86.7
FF (lb / hr) 680 655 630 605 585 570 555 540 530
INDICATED MACH – SPECIFIC DISTANCE (NM / lb) – TAT (°C) – TAS (kt) – N1 (%) – FUEL FLOW (lb / hr)
TEMP. WEIGHT
40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
DEV. x 1,000 lb
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2017 0.2159 0.2289 0.2418 0.2545 0.2671 0.2781 0.2873 0.2960 0.3042
TAT (°C) –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44 –44
–10 °C
TAS (kt) 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414
N1 (%) 93.6 91.4 89.6 88.0 86.6 85.3 84.2 83.4 82.6 81.9
FF (lb / hr) 685 640 605 570 540 515 495 480 465 455
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.1999 0.2140 0.2270 0.2397 0.2524 0.2649 0.2758 0.2849 0.2936 0.3018
TAT (°C) –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33 –33
0 °C
TAS (kt) 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424 424
N1 (%) 95.9 93.6 91.8 90.1 88.6 87.3 86.2 85.4 84.6 83.9
FF (lb / hr) 705 660 625 590 560 535 510 495 480 470
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.1999 0.2127 0.2259 0.2385 0.2513 0.2636 0.2745 0.2837 0.2924 0.3005
TAT (°C) –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27 –27
5 °C
TAS (kt) 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429
N1 (%) 97.0 94.7 92.8 91.2 89.7 88.3 87.2 86.4 85.6 84.9
FF (lb / hr) 715 670 635 600 570 540 520 505 490 475
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2027 0.2132 0.2249 0.2374 0.2502 0.2625 0.2733 0.2825 0.2911 0.2992
TAT (°C) –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22 –22
10 °C
TAS (kt) 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434 434
N1 (%) 97.1 95.5 93.9 92.2 90.7 89.3 88.2 87.3 86.5 85.8
FF (lb / hr) 715 680 645 610 580 550 530 510 495 485
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2153 0.2255 0.2367 0.2492 0.2613 0.2721 0.2814 0.2899 0.2980
TAT (°C) –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16 –16
15 °C
TAS (kt) 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439
N1 (%) 96.5 94.9 93.3 91.7 90.3 89.2 88.3 87.5 86.7
FF (lb / hr) 680 650 615 585 560 535 520 505 490
IND. MACH 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NM / lb 0.2453 0.2533 0.2618 0.2711 0.2802 0.2888 0.2968
TAT (°C) –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11 –11
20 °C
TAS (kt) 443 443 443 443 443 443 443
N1 (%) 92.6 91.8 91.0 90.2 89.2 88.4 87.7
FF (lb / hr) 600 585 565 545 525 510 500
Time (min) 21 20 21
Y D FT .
NOTES:
Landing Performance
Landing performance is presented in the AFM and the Performance Manual.
AIRCRAFT CONDITIONS
AIRPORT CONDITIONS
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
FINISHED
Figure 8-36: One Engine Inoperative Approach Climb Gradient - S + Flaps 20°
Landing Distance
S + Flaps 48°
1.5 Vs APP
CLIMB
R R MAX
W Q
Y D 4,700 FT.
CONT
NOTES:
Landing Speeds
S + Flaps 48°
1. Enter the appropriate Takeoff Thrust, 2nd Segment Approach and Landing
WEIGHT
Climbs chart (Figure 8-40) from the bottom with the TAT (30°C). Move up to
VREF 110 27,000 intersect the pressure altitude (8,000 ft.).
2. Move left from the intersection to the edge of the chart. Read the N1 setting
FLAPS
VAP 120 S+
POWER (98.3%).
1.5 Vs 157 APP
CLIMB 89.0 3. Enter the appropriate Maximum Continuous Thrust – Final Takeoff chart
R R
W Q
Y D 4,676
MAX
CONT
88.0 (Figure 8-41) from the bottom with the TAT (30°C). Move up to intersect the
FT.
NOTES: pressure altitude (8,000 ft.).
4. Move left from the intersection to the edge of the chart. Read the N1 setting
(97.0%).
Figure 8-40: Takeoff Thrust without Ice Protection 2nd Segment Approach and Landing Climbs
Figure 8-41: Maximum Continuous Thrust without Ice Protection Final Takeoff
Supplemental Information
The supplemental information section provides additional information and
specific problems to supplement the information and examples already
presented in this chapter. Such additional information is provided to improve
the understanding of special situations, and may complement or replace normal
performance calculations as necessary.
There is no relationship between the information computed in the previous
example and the information exhibited on the following pages. Consider each
subject independently, based on the data given.
Noise Levels
Far Part 36 Requirements
The noise levels of the airplane are in accordance with the FAR, part 36–Amdt
36–20 (October 7, 1992) and are no greater than the Stage 3 noise limits.
Noise reference points Noise Levels (EPNdB) Stage 3 noise limits (EPNdB)
Point A – (takeoff) . 83 8 83.8 8989
With cut-back power
Point B – (approach) 95.2 98
Line C – (sideline) 91.9 94
NOTE: The above noise levels are in accordance with the noise limits
prescribed in ICAO, Annex 16, volume 1, Chapter 3 (3rd edition
1993).
Systems
Several chapters contain multiple systems to facilitate a more coherent
presentation of information. The systems covered are listed below in alphabetical
order opposite the chapter in which they are located. ATA codes are noted in
parentheses.
Aircraft Overview
General
This section presents an overview of the Falcon 50EX aircraft. It includes
major features, airframe structures, dimensions, and hazard areas, as well as a
summary of Service Bulletins (SBs).
This section references the manufacturer’s serial number, and where system
differences warrant, separate data and schematics are provided.
AILERON
OUTBOARD FLAP
HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
INBOARD FLAP
EMERGENCY EXITS
ELEVATOR
RADOME
PYLON
NACELLE
AIRBRAKES
LEADING
EDGE
SLATS
VERTICAL
STABILIZER
EMERGENCY EXIT
AFT
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT DOOR
DOOR
Airframe Description
General
The three-engine Falcon 50EX aircraft is a swept wing, long range, high speed
aircraft. It is a transport category aircraft certified under FAR 25 and certified up
to an altitude of 49,000 ft.
The aircraft structure is designed to provide a long service life with minimum
maintenance.
Engine
Three Honeywell TFE731-40 Turbofan engines (No. 1 (left), No. 2 (center), and
No. 3 (right)) power the Falcon 50EX. Each engine produces 3,700 lbs of static
takeoff thrust at sea level. The TFE731-40 is a lightweight, low noise, two-spool
front fan engine with a medium bypass ratio. The engine’s modular engine design
allows for ease of maintenance and repair.
Fuselage
The fuselage structure is constructed of 10 main frames with secondary frames.
Chemically milled skin panels stiffened by stringers are riveted to the frames.
The entire structure is reinforced with longerons and beams and all door, window,
and access openings are framed for added strength.
The fuselage has six sections:
nose cone
cockpit
passenger cabin
rear tanks
baggage compartment
rear section.
The cockpit, passenger cabin, and baggage compartment are pressurized.
Nose Cone
The partially pressurized nose cone contains electrical and avionics equipment.
Rotating the nose cone horizontally allows access to this area.
Cockpit
The two-crew cockpit is insulated from heat, cold, and noise. It is heated and air
conditioned by the aircraft’s environmental systems and has electrically heated
carpets.
Crew Seats
The pilot’s and copilot’s seats are adjustable fore and aft, vertically in height,
and in recline. The hinged armrests are height and fore-aft adjustable. Each
crewmember has a seatbelt with an inertial reel shoulder harness.
CAUTIO
It is critical to assure that the flight controls remain free throughout
their full range after seat adjustment prior to taxi or takeoff. If the seat
is adjusted in flight, the pilots must assure the seats are readjusted as
described above to a position that will not allow control interference.
Cockpit Windows
Visibility from the cockpit is provided by seven windshields/windows. These
consist of a single center windshield, two pilot windshields, two direct vision
windows, and two rear windows.
Passenger Cabin
Passenger
The pressurized, air conditioned passenger cabin is certified for 19 passengers,
Number though typical configurations comfortably seat between 8 and 12.
Limitations
Maximum number of
passengers for flight
above 45,000 ft. is 12.
Passenger Door
The integral stair passenger door can be opened and closed from either inside
or outside the aircraft. A keylock provides security.
Passenger Windows
There are seven elliptical passenger cabin windows on each side of the fuselage.
Each window consists of two plexiglas panels separated by spacers. One window
on each side is in the emergency exit. Each panel is capable of withstanding
pressurization loads. Cabin air circulating between the panels defogs the
windows.
Emergency Exits
An overwing emergency exit on each side of the passenger cabin includes
a window. The exits are hinged on the bottom to two ball joints; the latching
mechanism is at the top. The exit opens from the inside with a handle and from
the outside by pushing a button. Once unlatched, the emergency exit opens
inward and disengages from the hinge.
Baggage Compartment
A pressurized baggage compartment is aft of the rear tank area. Access is
through a single door on the left side of the aircraft. Three steps on the door
assist access into the compartment. A mechanical counterbalance system slows
door opening, and helps door closing. Viewing windows along the top of the door
provide a means to verify door latch position. A microswitch on the door latching
pin illuminates the DOOR warning light on the master warning panel if the door
is not locked.
Rear Section
Aft of the baggage compartment is the rear section. This section includes the aft
compartment, No. 2 engine area, No. 2 engine S-duct, and fin stub.
The aft compartment is unpressurized and contains the aircraft batteries, Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU), engine and APU fire bottles, and electrical, hydraulic, and air
conditioning system components.
Access to the aft compartment is through a door on the left side of the
fuselage. The door has a single step and a fold-down ladder. Two cable assemblies
restrain the door while it is open.
A single microswitch on the door indicates latch position and illuminates the
DOOR warning light if the door is not closed and latched.
Pylons
The No. 1 and No. 3 Engine pylons are box structures constructed of skin panels,
ribs, stiffeners, and titanium firewalls . The structures transmit the forces produced
by the engines to the fuselage. Each pylon also includes pylon to engine fittings
and pylon to fuselage fittings.
Each pylon consists of a front section that forms the leading edge, a center box
structure with passageways for engine electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and bleed air
lines, and a rear section.
Tail Unit
The tail unit consists of the vertical stabilizer (or fin), moveable horizontal
stabilizer, elevators, and rudder.
Horizontal Stabilizer
The horizontal stabilizer consists of a box structure that forms the main structure,
two detachable leading edges, two detachable tips, two fixed trailing edges, and
two elevators. Spring fillets fair the horizontal stabilizer to the vertical stabilizer.
A fixed hinge at the rear of the stabilizer connects the unit to the vertical stabilizer.
A trunnion hinge attachment at the front allows the horizontal stabilizer to be
trimmed up and down.
Wing
The wing consists of two half-wing structures attached to the fuselage at the
wing center section. Each half-wing consists of a main frame with a center box
structure, secondary structure, and moving elements.
The main frame structure forms an integral fuel tank and connects with the center
section box structure. The front and rear of the box structure is formed by the
front and rear spars. The rear spar supports the main landing gear forward hinge
bearing and the aileron and flap hinge bearings. The front spar supports the
leading edge slat rollers.
Aircraft Dimensions
Aircraft Dimension
Dimensions are also shown in Figure 9-19, Page 9-20.
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60′ 9″
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22′ 10″
Wingspan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61′ 10″
Horizontal Stabilizer Span. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25′ 5″
Wheel Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23′ 9″
Wheel Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13′ 1″
Fuselage:
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57′ 11″
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6′ 8″
Passenger Cabin:
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23′ 5″
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6′ 1″
Aisle Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1′ 6″
Height (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5′ 5″
Height (maximum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5′ 11″
Entrance Door:
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5′ 0″
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2′ 7″
Emergency Exit(s):
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3′ 0″
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1′ 8″
Windows:
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1′ 4″
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1′ 2″
Baggage Compartment Door:
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2′ 5″
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3′ 3″
22' 10"
23' 9"
60' 9"
61' 10"
25' 5"
13' 1"
Hazard Areas
General
Emissions from the weather radar, air intake draw, and engine exhaust are
primary dangers during aircraft ground operation.
Different hazard areas are shown in Figure 9-20, Page 9-22.
Radar
Hazards exist to personnel, equipment, and other aircraft when operating the
weather radar on the ground. A potential fuel ignition hazard exists during refueling,
or within 300 ft. of refueling aircraft. Radiation hazards exist to personnel in a
270° sector forward of the aircraft. Pointing the aircraft toward large obstructions,
hangars, buildings, and other metallic objects within 300 ft. of the operating radar
can result in equipment damage.
RADIATION
RADIATION
INTAKE
AIR
EXHAUST
AIR
Service Bulletins
The Service Bulletins (SBs), options, and modifications specifically addressed
by this manual are listed below in alpha-numeric order.
General
The Falcon 50EX airplane is equipped with a Garrett AiResearch model APU Limitation
GTCP36-100A Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). The APU is installed within a The APU must be operated on
stainless steel, fireproof container, located in the aircraft aft compartment. The the ground only.
THERMAL LAGGING
GENERATOR
NOISE REDUCING OIL LEVEL AND FILLER
MATERIAL CAP WITH LEVEL GAUGE
APU CONTAINER
(STAINLESS STEEL)
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
EXHAUST PIPE
CONTAINER
APU AIR INTAKE
VENTILATION INLET
DUCT DOOR
ACTUATOR
July 2010
Falcon 50EX
Auxiliary Power Unit
Description
The APU air intake is on the lower right side of the fuselage near the tail and
has an actuator-operated door. The exhaust port is on the upper RH side of
the fuselage. APU control is accomplished through an APU MASTER and
APU START/STOP push-light on the overhead panel.
The speed of the APU is regulated by a hydro-mechanical governor to
Speed Limitation
58,700 RPM and an electronic controller controls the start, shutdown, operation, Speed:
and safety features. Maximum rated . . . . . . 100%
A generator on the APU accessory case provides electrical power for the Maximum allowable. . . 100%
aircraft electrical system. The APU is equipped with its own fire detection and
extinguishing systems (See Fire Protection chapter).
The APU is self-regulating, requiring only start and stop commands from the Generator Limitation
cockpit. Self-contained control devices continue the start sequence after it is Maximum generator
initiated, maintain constant speed under varying load conditions, and automatically output. . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 A
perform a shutdown sequence if certain temperature, pressure, or overspeed
parameters are exceeded.
For example, if the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) receives a signal that indicates
the RPM of the APU is 110% or more, it sends a signal to close the fuel solenoid
valve, causing a flameout of the APU. As the APU RPM decreases, the OIL
indication appears on EIED #3.
The APU is limited to ground operation. Power connected through squat switches
prevents starter operation if the aircraft is airborne; APU shutdown is automatic
if the aircraft becomes airborne with the APU operating.
APU fuel consumption is approximately 150 lbs per hour. The APU receives its
fuel from the No. 2 engine supply line, downstream of the booster pump, and the
No. 2 fire pull shut-off valve and through an APU fuel shut-off solenoid valve.
APU amra
On the overhead panel, pressing APU START/STOP push-light (illuminated
green) initializes the APU start sequence as follows:
At N1 = 0%
Action on APU START/STOP push-light commands activation of auxiliary starting
relay . This relay supplies APU-assisted start contactor .
Contactor, when activated, enables power supply to the generator (starting
function) from the starting bus bar, and also enables self-holding of the starting
circuit when the action on the APU START/STOP push-light is over.
At N1 > 5%
APU computer commands:
opening of fuel electric valve
power supply to ignition unit
opening of surge valve
At N1 > 60%
NOTEc: During starting, at N1 < 60%, make sure the “OIL” indication on
EIED #3 disappears .
APU Shutdown
Normal Shutdown
The APU START/STOP push-light, when set to OFF (light extinguished), enables
a normal shutdown of the APU by generating an overspeed signal N1 = 114% in
the APU computer.
During the deceleration of the APU, at N1 between 30% and 40%, the OIL
indication must appear on EIED #3.
Warning Panel
APU GEN Warning Light
It illuminates if APU generator is not connected to the aircraft power system.
EIED Display
The APU page in EIED #3 displays the APU parameters which are as follows:
N1% RPM
Turbine Outlet Temperature (T5) in °C
OIL indication
Preflight
During preflight inspection, check the APU air inlet and exhaust gas outlet are
clear and free of obstruction. Check the APU generator cooling ports for the
obstruction and damage. Ensure that the APU air intake door is closed.
Emergency Procedures
APU Fire
In the event of an illuminated APU FIRE light and warning horn, indicating fire in
the APU, depress the APU Master switch, which:
closes the APU fuel shut-off valve if it has not already closed
closes the air inlet door
closes the bleed air valve
reduces the amount of air in the fire area.
Move the FIRE APU switch to position 1 to discharge the APU fire extinguisher
contents into the APU compartment and move the APU BLEED switch to OFF
position.
If fire persists, pull the ENG 2 FIRE PULL handle to stop fuel flow to the
No. 2 (center) Engine, as well as to the APU. Shut down the engines and
evacuate according to the Emergency Shutdown and Evacuation Checklist in the
CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
MAG/TRUE TERR WX FMS TFC ET FD HDG/TRK HDG TRK APPR ALT ALT SEL FLC DOWN AP CPL YD FD MAG/TRUE TERR WX FMS TFC ET
PUSH
PULL
SYNC
BRG MFD MODE RANGE BRG MFD MODE RANGE NAV SRC
NAV SRC CRS 10
0 FT AP/YD DISC CRS
S
PU H
S
PU H
S
PU H
S
PU H MASTER MASTER
MASTER MASTER S
PU H BANK NAV B/C VNAV VS S
PU H
WARNING CAUTION
WARNING CAUTION CHG CHG IR E C IR E C CHG CHG
T
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D
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Collins
UP Collins
TEMP
GALLEY CONTROL
SEL CAL
M TEST SPARE
D ON OFF CKPT CABIN
HDG VPIT ASEL DEN WX TAS MACH N1 DEN WX TAS HDG VPIT ASEL CABIN CABIN
125 LNV 17.0 0 17.0 0 125 LNV 31 000 E BATT HF 1
31 000 HOLD SYNC
VHF 2 CALL
3:30 167 GS 87.5 87.5 103.5 3:30 GS
HF 2 LAV
180 V2 125 6 2 4 15 S 2 N1 % 2 180 V2 125 6 2 4
ON OFF ON OFF CALL
20 IGN V1 111
20
160
V1 111 N 160 2
2
21 40 6 0 1
140 10 6 0 1 12 140 10
T T
2 A 2 20
20 40
120R 5 800 A1 750 750 860 120R 5 800
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100 10 5 6 1
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M M KAPA
10 2 20 KAPA 10 2
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A1 F PPH A2 F A
A M SPEED LIMITATIONS
24
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DME1 DME2
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DTK S
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SPEED LIMITATIONS DTK S DME1 DME2 QTY HDG SLATS 200 KIAS
A
W
SLATS 167 LB
W
PRESS PRESS
HYDR 3000 3000
PSI PSI
°F
QTY CABIN HOT BATTERY WARM
N1
VIB AUTO °F
N2
BRAKE BATTERY
TEST
GA R1 ON LR
AUTO
M A/C SN 278
RCONF SCAN
R2 OFF ON A
LIFT
R1 OFF OFF N
ST-BY
#2P BK PUMP PRESSURIZATION
DUMP MIC
MIC TEST
SYN
SYN
AP
AP
A BUS B BUS
A BUS
10 5 10 2.5 5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 7.5 5 5 10 25 10 5 5 10 5 15 15 5 5 25 10 5 1 5 7.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10 5 10 2.5 2.5
MFD DCP PFD ADC TCAS VOR DME ADF ATC EXT PANEL AUDIO AUDIO INSTR LANDING ANTICOL IGNITER IGNTR CONTROL WARN BOOST BOOST L/G WSHLD LH PITOT WIPER A/B Q/UNIT LIGHTS PANEL EXT RTU VOR DME ADF ATC VHF GPS MFD DCP PFD ADC GPWS
LH LH LH 1 1 1 1 1 WARN LIGHTS A WARN A WARN A-B LH LH FIN AUTO AUTO 1 2 CONTROL FRONT LH HEAT LH CONTROL WARN B RH 2 2 2 2 3 2 RH RH RH 2
REVERSE WARN LIGHTS B
LH AV FLIGHT IRS ST BY AHS AHS 1 VHF RTU ICS BAT REAR CMPT TEST CKPT LH NAV LH CABIN EDC ENG 1 CMPTR GAUGES ST-BY ENG 1 COND'G CABIN STAB EMERG APU DETECT EXITING PUBLIC VOICE AHS AHS 2 FMS RH AV
MASTER RECORDER CDI INSTR BAT 1 BAT 1 LH LH TEMP BAG CMPT WARN A-B READING READING 1 VIBR 1 LH PUMP HP 1 CREW PRESS NORMAL LIGHTS FIRE 3 ADDRESS RECORDER 2 2 MASTER
3 BAT
INV
NAVIGATION RADIO FIRE-WARNING RADIO NAVIGATION
C BUS D BUS
5 2.5 5 5 5 5 5 10 20 5 5 MISC
7.5 7.5 2.5 5 15 25 5 5 10 OVERHEAD SHEILD CLOCK IGNTR OIL EIED GAUGES ENG 2 BLEED CTL LH AUTO SLAT 5 25 2.5 7.5 7.5
1 1 3 1 CENTER HP2 SLAT INDIC
MDC/CCP FCS/SVO FRN FMS TEMP AHS AHS 3 PWR DETECT DETECT EXITING ICS PWR FAN DAU 2 FCS / SVO
IAPS 1 1 PROBE 3 BAT HF1 1 2 1-2 B BUS 2 HF 2 MDC/DBU
IAPS 2 IAPS 2
LH AV RH AV
2.5 5 7.5 2.5 5 1 2.5 10 2.5 1 10 5 5 5 10 10 5 5 10 2.5 1 .5 5 1
MASTER MASTER
GPS RAD ALT ANNUC R/T DAU DORM1 HF1 AF15 SAT FRONT REAR RH CABIN EDC ENG 3 CMPTR GAUGES L/G ENG 3 HP BLEED BLEED RH AUTO FLAP A/B VHF SELCAL FLITE CONTROL RAD ALT ANNUNC SPEED FMS
1 1 LH WR 1 CONTROL AF15 READING 3 VIBR 3 RH INDIC HP 3 3 MOUNT SLAT INDIC C.B. PANEL 2 FONN. 2 RH IND 3
10 7.5 2.5 5 1 5 15 5 5 5 5 5 10
CAB BAG CLOCK IGNTR OIL EIED BOOST XFR ANTI-SKID AIR FR. COND'G BAG STAB MACH
LIGHTS ENTRY 2 3 3 3 3 INTERCOM CABIN PRESS EMERG TRIM
MASTER
LIGHT MISC ENGINE FUEL HYDR ANTI-ICE COND'G FLT CONTROL
C BUS
5 71/2 10 2.5 1 10 15 5 5 5 15 5 5
GALLEY 115 VAC CREW EDC ENG 2 CMPTR XFR X FEED NOSE CKPT TEMP AFT SIDE ST-BY TRIM
SEATS 3 VIBR 2 PUMP 1 2-1 WHL CONTROL WINDOW BLEED INDIC
1 10 2.5 5 2.5 15 5 10 10 5
STROBE TAXI TAIL IGNTR OIL EIED XFR HYDR A/A NOSE TRIM
FLOOD 2 2 2 PUMP 2 1 HEAT FAN AILERON
D BUS
10 25 10 5 71/2 10 15 5 5 5 5 5
INSTR LANDING ANTI COL BELTS APU STBY XFR X FEED CAB TEMP DV ROLL TRIM
RH RH BELLY NO SMKG CMPTR 1 PUMP 3 2-3 CONTROL WINDOW EMERG RUDDER
5 10 25 5 5 5 5 25 10 5
CKPT RH RH SLATS ENG 2 STBY PRESSURE HYDR WSHLD RH PITOT WIPER FLAP
READING LIGHT FAIL EIED 1 FUELING 2 FRONT RH HEAT RH CONTROL
3 N 33 30
HP 1 HP 3 APU HP 2
AUTO AUTO
25 25
20 BAT EXT POWER FLIGHT 20 BAT
GEN NORM GEN
OFF OFF
30 A B 30
V_ APU V_
LH BUS RH BUS AHS 2 ISOL
AHS1 HRZN
LP LP
100 100
200 200
0 0
A_ 300 A_ 300 ISOLATION
100 350 GEN 1 GEN 2 BAT 1 BAT 2 GEN 3 100 350
AUTO
ON
OFF
GENE 2 GENE 3 CABIN CREW BAG
GEN BAT BAT APU
1 1 2 BLEED AIR
DC SUPPLY
AIR START
SHIELD CABIN OVERHEAD
BOOSTER BOOSTER BOOSTER MANUAL MANUAL
GRD START
COLD HOT COLD HOT
O'RIDE
HOLD TO MOTOR AUTO AUTO AUTO
ENG 1 ENG 2 ENG3
OFF OFF OFF
ENGINES FUEL SYSTEM
Cockpit Pedestal
RESET CLOSED
ARMED SUPPLY
NORMAL
PASSENGER OXYGEN
060° 28NM
NORMAL OPEN
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A INT ADF 1 ADF 2 FILT MASK
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D IDX 1 2 3 A B C D E F G CLR
DEL
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DEL
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VHF 1 VHF 2 VHF 3 HF 1 HF 2 FM SAT GRND
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7 8 9 O P Q R S T U 7 8 9 O P Q R S T U
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MICROPHONE
SEL HPA / IN M / FT DH / MDA SEL HPA / IN M / FT DH / MDA
MICROPHONE
LASEREF
LASEREF
NAV ALIGN FAULT
ALIGN ATT FAULT
NAV RDY NO AIR
SPEED BARO HEIGHT SPEED BARO HEIGHT NAV ALIGN
S S S ALIGN ATT
S
PU H
S
PU H S
PU H PU H PU H PU H
OFF TEST NAV RDY NO AIR
ON BATT BATT FAIL IA S TD TE THRUST REVERSER IA ST D TE TEST
S/ M ST S/ M ST OFF
ON BATT BATT FAIL
STOW
HF BRT BRT
Collins Collins
HF
OFF OFF
MODE FREQ/CHAN COM 1 IDENT COM 2 IDENT
FREQ-KHZ CHANNEL
128.6 120.3 132.75 118.9 FREQ-KHZ CHANNEL
MODE FREQ/CHAN
EMER
RTU 1 RTU 2
SLATS
ON
ADC 1 ADC 2 TAIL PLANE AIR
BRAKE
OFF DOWN
0
CLEAN
STALL 1
1
ATC 1 ATC 2 AILERON E
N OXYGEN M SLATS
MASK ST BY
E
N OXYGEN
100%
STALL 2 RUDDER
R
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2 MASK
PUSH 20° FLAPS + SLATS 100%
PUSH
A/C SN 262
UP 48° FLAPS + SLATS
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GPWS
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HORN SIL
MFD SEL DN
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DFDR FDAB EVENT
Pitot-Static System
Avionics
General
This section is an overview of the Avionics systems installed in the
Falcon 50EX. It is not intended to be a complete description of the avionics suite
as, the Collins Pro Line 4 Pilot’s Guide (version 6.1) and Collins FMS 6100 FMS
Pilot’s Guide are distributed for initial pilot training.
NOTE: The Collins Pro Line 4 Avionics manual references the Attitude
Heading Reference System (AHRS) and a Global FMS. This Initial
Pilot Training Manual is based on aircraft with dual Honeywell
IRUs, an AHS backup and the Collins 6100 FMS. Some
information in the Collins Avionics manual will not be applicable
to aircraft equipped as described above and as referenced in
this manual and in the CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Pitot-Static System
General
The pitot-static system consists of two independent systems for the pilot and
copilot:
two heated pitot probes
two heated dual static ports
two unheated alternate (emergency) static ports.
On each side of the fuselage, there is a heated pitot probe and a heated dual
static port. One probe and one port on each side supply the pilot’s pitot-static
system, the other probe and the port on each side supply the copilot’s pitot-static
system. Alternate static ports supply the pilot’s static system through a selector
valve in the event of a malfunction in the normal system.
Drains
A number of condensate traps placed at low points in the pitot-static system
recover any water present in the pitot system lines.
Instruments
General
The Falcon 50EX is equipped with a modern avionics suite which includes:
Two Air Data Computers (ADCs)
Dual Inertial Reference Units (IRU)
Back-up Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)
Four-tube Electronic Flight Information Display (EFID)
Autoflight Control System
Dual Radio Altimeters
Radio Sensor System and Radio Tuning Units (RTUs)
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)
Weather Radar
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)
Static temperature
Warning sequence relatively to preselected altitude
Analog speed (ARTHUR circuits)
Two contacts: V1 <265 Kts and V1 < 280 Kts (slat control systems)
A VMO/MMO Warning contact (audio warning circuits)
An M < 0.27 contact (landing gear control systems)
An M > 0.27 contact (landing gear control systems).
Description of Sub-assemblies
The aircraft has two identical ADC systems, each consisting of:
an Air Data Computer (ADC 1 and ADC 2)
an ARP (Air Data Reference Panel) (ARP 1 and ARP 2)
a TEST pushbutton.
The yellow reversion symbol ADC 2 is displayed on the PFDs when ADC 2 is
selected by the pilot (comparator function impossible). The yellow reversion
symbol ADC 1 is displayed on the PFDs when ADC 1 is selected by the copilot
(comparator function impossible).
Display
The ADC data are displayed on the PFDs and on the MFDs. In case of invalid
data, the information disappears and a red symbol is displayed:
lAS for indicated airspeed
VS for vertical speed.
Comparator Function
The lAPS receives the data from both ADCs. In case of discrepancy on speed,
an amber lAS symbol is displayed. If the same ADC is selected by the pilot and
the copilot, this function is not active.
Detailed Description
Documentation
For further information, refer to the COLLINS documentation.
Detailed Description
Operation
The air enters the probe chamber through an inlet perpendicular to the airstream.
The airspeed drops to zero against a baffle, also perpendicular to the airstream.
The pressure build-up inside the probe chamber increases the temperature. This
temperature is named TI (impact or ram air temperature). The probe thermal
insulation provides for negligible heat exchanges between the hot compressed
air, the temperature of which is to be measured, and ambient air. Temperature
data are sensed by two resistors. Each resistor supplies its specific ADC. Their
resistance varies according to temperature.
Probe anti-icing is provided by a heating resistor. The pilot and copilot air data
computers receive data from the probes as a function of the ram temperature.
They process and feed these data to the EFIS system for display.
Function of Controls
Speed and Mach Limit Warnings (VMO and MMO)
1. Operation.
This system triggers an audio warning when the aircraft speed or mach
number exceeds the VMO/MMO. The warning is a modulated signal with sound
frequency increasing from 660 to 3,300 Hz.
When the airspeed or Mach number exceeds the following value, the air data
computers transmit a signal to the warning buzzer (52W):
VMO: linear variation from 350 Kts (Z = 0) to 370 Kts (10,000 to
24,370 ft.)
MMO: 0.85 above 24,370 ft.
2. Display.
The VMO/MMO limit is represented on the PFDs (speed scale) by a red
segment.
Altitude Warning
1. Operation.
This system provides the pilot with a visual and audio warning (gong)
whenever altitude deviates from the altitude setting in the PFD (Primary
Flight Display) set through the ALT SEL control of FCP. The audio warning
command is transmitted to the warning buzzer by the DAU.
Detailed Description
Functions and Characteristics
See COLLINS Documentation.
Additional Instrumentation
Additional instruments not related to the air data system include digital clocks, a
magnetic compass, and a standby gyro-horizon.
Digital Clock
Early aircraft usually have an 8-day clock and a digital clock.
Later aircraft have two digital clocks (pilot’s and copilot’s) to provide time and
elapsed time information in a 24-hour format. Each clock is capable of displaying
elapsed time, flight time, and a local or universal time.
Standby Compass
General Description
1. Functions and characteristics.
The standby compass displays the magnetic heading. A correction
card located next to the compass indicates the various deviations of the
instrument.
Flight Instruments
The basic flight instruments are displayed on the PFDs; Attitude Direction
Indicator (ADI), Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), altimeter, airspeed indicator,
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), radio altimeter, and Flight Director (FD).
The flight instruments on the PFDs receive their inputs from:
Dual IRUs with AHRS back-up
Dual ADCs
Dual Radio Altimeters
The MFDs receive primary navigation data from:
COMM and NAV radios
Radio Altimeters
Flight Management System (FMS)
The FMS has input from the IRUs, NAV radios and from the Global Positioning
System (GPS).
The controls for the avionics are located on the glareshield, the instrument panel
and on the pedestal.
Glareshield:
FCP (Flight Control Panel)
LH and RH DCP (Display Control Panels)
Instrument panel:
LH and RH ARP (Air Reference Panels)
LH and RH RSP (Reversionary Switching Panels)
LH and RH WXP (Weather Radar Control Panels)
Pedestal:
RTU
FMS Control Data Unit (CDU)
CCP (Cursor Control Panel)
On earlier model aircraft the arrangement is changed as:
Pedestal:
CDU
FCP
ARP
RTU
CCP
Instrument panel:
DCP
RSP
WXP
Yoke
The pilot and copilot yokes hold four buttons associated with the avionics:
MIC – press to talk over the headset and oxygen mask microphones
SYN – flight director synchronization button
AP – autopilot disconnect button
GA – go around button; disengages the autopilot and sets the flight director
to the go-around pitch attitude.
NOTE: It is important to realize that the SYN button on the yoke is not
a “Touch Control Steering (TCS)” or “Control Wheel Steering
(CWS)” button. Activating the SYN button will only synchronize the
flight director to the current vertical mode; it does not momentarily
disconnect the autopilot to allow aircraft maneuvering.
If the yoke mounted pitch trim switches are activated, the autopilot is also
disengaged.
The PFD display on the Falcon 50EX contains many indications that are found
in various locations on other aircraft. The PFD integrates data from many other
aircraft avionics systems and sub-systems. As can be seen from the above list,
it is vitally important for the pilot to know how to display relevant data at the
appropriate time. It is also important to verify that specific functions have been
selected or engaged by reference to the appropriate display.
Additionally, the pilot must understand the multitude of flags, annunciations,
warnings, etc. that appear on the PFD from time to time. He/she must know what
system is being interrogated and where to go to find the “fix”.
Display Fields
Common information is displayed in various “fields” on the PFD. In the PFD
section of the Collins Avionics manual there are several pages that show where
various categories of information are displayed.
This section does not attempt to show all that information. Refer to the Collins
Avionics manual for complete information.
Reversions
See Collins Avionics manual Page 3-52.
Pilots are able to replace failed displays or data with information from the other
pilot’s “side” by the XFR buttons on the RSP. Cross-side data is always displayed
in yellow. The reversion is annunciated in the lower right corner of the PFD in
vertical boxes.
Modes
With the MFD MODE knob on the DCP, the following modes are displayed
(references to Collins Avionics manual):
ROSE – full compass rose (Page 4-8)
VOR MAP – bearings to selected VOR stations (Page 4-10)
FMS MAP – ‘heading up’ display of active FMS flight plan (Page 4-12)
FMS PLAN MAP – a ‘north up’ map of active FMS flight plan (Page 4-20)
TCAS – full page TCAS (Page 4-34)
Maintenance – ground only display of maintenance data
The MFD also presents certain data as ‘overlays’ to existing displays described
above. The ROSE, VOR MAP and FMS MAP can display overlay depictions of:
WX RADAR – (Page 4-26)
LIGHTNING – (Page 4-30)
EGPWS – (Page 4-31)
TCAS – (Page 4-36)
In addition, the MFD will display certain data received from the FMS CDU controls
(Page 4-24).
General Description
See Collins Avionics manual Page 4-31 and AFM Supplement No. 16. The
EGPWS display is overlaid on the MFD with the TERR button on the DCP.
The EGPWS provides CFIT warnings by comparing the aircraft’s predicted path
to an internal terrain elevation database. It provides the following warnings:
Excessive descent rate relative to cruise and approach phase altitude.
Excessive rate of closure to terrain relative to altitude, flight phase and
airspeed.
Altitude loss during takeoff phase.
Insufficient terrain clearance relative to flight phase and airspeed.
Inadvertent deviation below glideslope beam during ILS approach phase.
Call-outs warning of descent below pre-established altitude and selected
decision height.
Flying in dangerous windshear conditions during takeoff or final approach
phase.
TERR buttons
Two buttons on the DCPs to overlay the terrain displays on the MFD maps.
Operational Notes
Navigation must not be predicated on the use of Terrain Awareness Display;
it is intended for use as a situational awareness tool only.
Pilots are authorized to deviate from their ATC clearance as necessary to
comply with an EGPWS warning.
Altimeters must be set to QNH (local altimeter setting). Use of Terrain Alerting
and Display (TAAD) is prohibited during QFE operation.
EGPWS does not account for man made obstructions.
Enhanced modes
The “enhanced” modes are:
TCF (Terrain Clearance Floor) – a protective envelope around the airport.
TAD (Terrain Ahead Display) – a protective envelope built around relief
surrounding the aircraft.
NOTE: EGPWS TCF data is based on airports with an approved
instrument approach procedure and where the longest runway
is at least 3,500 ft. long. The EGPWS must be inhibited (select
TERR INHIBIT switch) when within 15 NM of takeoff, approach
or landing at an airport that does not meet these conditions.
EFIS
EFIS are used to display:
windshear warning via amber W/S ALERT symbol
windshear warning via red W/S WARN symbol.
Failure Warnings
The EGPWS - W/S signals the following warnings:
EGPWS failure: the red EGPWS light illuminates
failure of WINDSHEAR detection logic: the red WIS light illuminates.
Operating Modes
Excessive Descent Rate Mode 1
During cruise and approach phases of flight, mode 1 is automatically activated in
case of excessive descent rate relative to altitude.
The computer takes account of the aircraft descent rate to determine the altitude
at which the GPWS triggers the SINK RATE voice warning.
If the pilot does not decrease descent rate after hearing the SINK RATE voice
warning, a (WHOOP) (WHOOP) PULL UP message is triggered and PULL UP
warning light illuminates.
The specific environment of certain airports is taken into account to modulate
triggering thresholds (locating airport according to the position fed by the IRS or
the FMS and modification of the computing laws).
For instance, for a descent rate of 3,500 ft./min:
the SINK RATE voice message triggering threshold is 1,500 ft. environ
the (WHOOP) (WHOOP) PULL UP voice message triggering threshold is
800 ft. approximately.
2. The flaps are extended in approach configuration, or the aircraft has captured
the glideslope beam (sub-mode 2B).
Flap extension or glideslope beam capture causes automatic selection of
sub-mode 2B.
If the radio altitude is less than 789 ft., the computer determines the closure
rate to terrain not to exceed (rate obtained from the variation of the radio
altitude data).
In case the landing gear or the flaps are retracted, it determines the altitude
at which it triggers the TERRAIN TERRAIN voice message. As long as the
alert condition remains, (WHOOP) (WHOOP) PULL UP message is triggered
simultaneously with the illumination of PULL UP warning light.
In case the landing gear and flaps are extended for landing, the EGPWS
determines the altitude at which it triggers the TERRAIN TERRAIN voice
message until the alert condition disappears.
If the aircraft descends below the glideslope beam with a deviation greater
than 1.3 dots, the EGPWS triggers the low-mode GLIDESLOPE message and
illumination of BELOW GS indicator light.
Between 150 and 300 ft., the GLIDESLOPE message remains low as long as the
glideslope deviation is between 1.3 and 2 dots. It switches to loud mode as soon
as the glideslope deviation exceeds 2 dots.
Below 150 ft. down to 30 ft., the glideslope deviation threshold required to trigger
the warnings increases with aircraft closure to terrain (ILS proximity).
The specific environment of certain airports is taken into account to modulate
triggering thresholds (locating airport according to the position fed by the IRS or
the FMS and modification of the computing laws).
NOTE: Pressing in one of the two BELOW GS switch/lights extinguishes
BELOW G/S lights, stops transmission of GLIDESLOPE voice
message and illuminate G/S INHIBIT lights. The mode engages
automatically at next approach.
Internal Monitoring
Le GPWC permanently monitors its own operation and displays failures on
indicators located on the computer front panel. The failures are stored in memory
during flight and are processed on the ground via the computer front panel
(control switch and display readouts).
Monitoring concerns:
main computer
memories
analog validity and digital interfaces
voice message generator.
Initiated Test
The test of the GPWS is controlled via actuation of:
one instrument panel pilot PULL UP switch/light or copilot PULL UP
switch/light.
STATUS/HISTORY switch on the front panel of EGPWC computer.
The running of the initiated test is displayed as follows on the front panel
readout:
GPWC FRONT PANEL DISPLAY REMARKS
Flashing display: all segments
Flashing display: IN TEST
Scrolling display: Display of the GPWC configuration
AIRCRAFT TYPE 11 MODE 6 LOW (determined on installation of the
VOLUME SELECTED EXTERNAL equipment in the aircraft)
GPWS INHIBITED -6DB ALT
AUDIO SELECTED ENHANCED
MODES SELECTED ALT MODE 4
SELECTED FMC SELECTED
Operational Limitations:
Pilots are authorized to deviate from their ATC clearance as necessary to
comply with a TCAS II resolution advisory (RA).
Following a TACS II “clear of conflict” advisory, pilots should expeditiously
return to their ATC clearance unless otherwise directed by ATC.
General information
The “INCREASE CLIMB” RA is de-activated with 40° FLAPS + SLATS
selected; the “CLIMB” RA remains annunciated for advisory only.
Compliance with a TCAS II RA is necessary unless the pilot considers it
unsafe to do so, or unless the pilot has better information about the cause of
the RA and can maintain safe separation.
The pilot should not initiate evasive maneuvers using information from the
traffic display only or on a Traffic Advisory (TA) only, without visually sighting
the traffic.
Standby Altimeter
A barometric standby altimeter is on the lower side of the pilot’s instrument panel.
The unit displays altitude from -1,000 to +50,000 ft. with three concentric pointers.
Barometric pressure is indicated in inches of mercury (In Hg) with a drum-type
display.
The unit receives static pressure data from the pilot’s pitot-static system.
Standby Horizon
General Description
1. Functions and characteristics.
The standby horizon is an independent vertical gyro which provides aircraft
attitude data, in roll and in pitch.
2. Description of sub-assemblies.
The aircraft installation consists of:
a standby horizon
a standby battery
a PCB for connecting and monitoring the battery.
3. Standby power supply.
In case of aircraft power supply failure, a standby battery automatically
takes over energization of the standby horizon to keep it in operation. The
standby battery can be tested, on the ground and in flight, by pressing HRZN
pushbutton located on the overhead panel. The voltage of the tested battery
can be read on voltmeter located near the test pushbutton.
Intercom Boxes
The Intercom Boxes (Baker Boxes) contain traditional pushbuttons to control the
output and input of the radio signals. All the Transmit buttons are interconnected
except the MASK button. When the EMG receive button is selected, the amplifier is
bypassed and the incoming signal is placed directly to the speaker or headset.
FMS Tuning
See the Collins FMS manual section RADIO TUNING and Page 16-63.
The communication and navigation radios can also be tuned from the FMS CDU.
The TUN function key calls up the Radio Tuning 1/4 page which allows selection
of individual COMM/NAV/XPNDR frequencies. Pushing the NEXT function key
accesses pages which allow the selection and recall of additional COMM, NAV
and ADF preset stations.
Navigation
Tuning the navigation radios is the same as described in the Communications
section above in the RTU and FMS paragraphs.
Short range navigation is performed with traditional VORs, DMEs, ADFs and
Localizers.
Long range navigation is performed with the Flight Management System (FMS)
which uses Global Positioning System (GPS), Inertial Reference Units (IRU) as
well as VOR/DME inputs.
Displays
VOR/LOC Navigation Source
Navigation displays consist of a traditional VOR/LOC Course Deviation Indicator
(CDI) on the PFD and on the MFD in the ROSE mode. VOR, ADF and FMS
bearing pointers can also be displayed on these instruments. VOR bearings can
also be displayed in the VOR MAP mode.
Autoflight
See the Collins Avionics manual FCS section.
The Falcon 50EX flight control system consists of a 2 axis Autopilot (roll and
pitch), yaw damper and elevator trim control. It includes a Mach Trim system and
the flight director system. Dual flight control computers provide separate flight
guidance and autopilot functions.
The autoflight system is controlled by switches, knobs and buttons located on
the FCS panel on the glareshield. Additional control inputs are made from the
yoke and ARP.
Autopilot engagement and control are displayed at the top center of the PFD
FCS mode annunciation display:
Engaged – green AP
Control – green ←
The autopilot can be manually disengaged by the following controls:
AP button on yoke
AP button on FCP
AP/YD bar on FCP
Additionally, the autopilot will be automatically disengaged by:
GA button on yoke
Pitch trim on yoke
Emergency pitch trim
Autopilot failure
Aircraft stall
Exceeding extreme attitude limits.
When the autopilot is disengaged, it is announced by a flashing red AP on the
PFD, the red AP light on the annunciator panel and an aural “AUTOPILOT”
warning.
“YD” Flag
The YD flag appears flashing yellow when the yaw damper is disconnected or
has failed. It turns steady white after 10 seconds.
Emergency Locator
Transmitter (ELT)
General Description
Functions and Characteristics
The ELT operates automatically under the force of an impact; it can also be
operated manually.
In manual mode, the ELT is operated by actuating the MAN RESET/OFF/AUTO
selector switch located on its front panel or the MAN/AUTO switch of control unit
located on the copilot side of the instrument panel.
When operating, the ELT transmits, from antenna, an omni-directional emergency
signal that can be received by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network. This
modulated signal has a frequency of:
121.5 MHz in VHF
243.00 MHz and 406.00 MHz in UHF
Operation of Controls
Operation
The emergency locator transmitter is equipped with an acceleration contact
which automatically triggers its operation when sensing a deceleration higher
than or equal to the contact calibration value.
The operation is indicated by the illumination of the XMIT ALERT light of control
unit located on the copilot side of the instrument panel.
In manual mode, the emergency locator transmitter is operated by setting:
the MAN RESET/OFF/AUTO selector switch of the ELT to MAN RESET
the MAN/AUTO switch of the control unit to MAN.
NOTE: The Emergency Locator Transmitter must only be operated in
manual mode for a short while to test its correct operation, or
if a forced landing or ditching is imminent. In normal operation,
the MAN RESET/OFF/AUTO selector switch of the ELT and the
MAN/AUTO switch of the control unit must be set to AUTO. The
XMIT ALERT light of the control unit must be off.
Test
The AUTO TEST/RESET pushbutton of control unit is used to test the ELT.
Correct operation is indicated by the illumination of the XMIT ALERT light for
about 2 seconds.
Test Actions
These operations are used to perform an auto test of the ELT:
1. Make sure that the MAN RESET/OFF/AUTO selector switch of ELT and the
MAN/AUTO switch of control unit on the instrument panel are both set to
AUTO.
2. Make sure that the XMIT ALERT light of the control unit is off.
3. Press the AUTO TEST/RESET pushbutton on the control unit.
4. Check that the XMIT ALERT light comes on for about 2 seconds.
NOTE: If the light remains on, a failure has been detected.
Abnormal Procedures
Abnormal procedures for the Falcon 50EX are divided into two subsections:
instrument abnormals and flight control system abnormals. Refer to the applicable
AFM section for abnormal procedures concerning EFIS.
Instrument
Pilot Pitot-Static System Malfunction
Inaccurate airspeed and/or altitude indications on the pilot’s instruments
indicate a malfunction in the pilot’s pitot-static system. The pilot’s pitot tube is
the only source of dynamic pressure to the pilot’s Mach/airspeed indicator and
the No. 1 ADC.
An alternate source of static pressure is available to the pilot’s Mach/airspeed
indicator and the No. 1 ADC. Setting the static selector to EMERG supplies
static pressure to the pilot’s Mach/airspeed indicator and the No. 1 ADC from
the alternate static ports. The standby altimeter and the pilot’s vertical speed
indicator may become inoperative. If this action fails to correct the problem, the
pilot’s pitot tube is clogged and the pilot’s altimeter, Mach/airspeed indicator, and
air data computer are inoperative. Use the standby altimeter and the copilot’s
Mach/airspeed indicator.
Emergency Procedure
Only one emergency procedure concerns the autopilot system. Please refer to
your CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook for exact procedures.
Electrical System
General
This section details the electrical and lighting systems of the Falcon 50EX
aircraft.
Electrical power is mainly provided by a 28.5 VDC supply system. The DC power
system is supplied by three engine-driven (300 A) starter-generators and one
APU-driven starter-generator.
Two 23 amp/hour batteries buffer the DC power source. They also provide means
of starting the engines on the ground or in the air. External power may also be
connected to the aircraft via an external power receptacle to start the engines or
supply the aircraft’s electrical system.
The DC power system is mainly supplied from two independent LH and RH
subsystems which may be interconnected under certain circumstances.
Individual aircraft components are segregated in one of the two subsystems for
aircraft safety reasons to prevent propagation of a failure in either subsystem.
In addition, the equipment assigned to each subsystem is further distributed to
one of two busbars. One, for essential components, is powered directly, while the
other busbar, for non-essential components, can shed loads if necessary.
The Falcon 50EX lighting system is divided into five major subsystems:
cockpit lighting
passenger cabin lighting
emergency lighting
nose cone, baggage, and rear (aft) compartment lighting
exterior lighting.
Control switches in the cockpit are not all marked with ON and OFF positions.
Generally, the switches are moved as follows to energize equipment:
forward for the pedestal switches
upward for the instrument panel switches
rearward for the overhead panel switches.
RH CABINET
PRINTED CIRCUITS
STRIP CONNECTORS REAR COMPARTMENT
RELAYS STARTER-GENERATOR
BATTERIES
CONTROL UNITS (G.C.U)
CIRCUIT BREAKER MAIN ELECTRICAL BOX
PANEL No. 1 AND No. 2 BATTERIES
EXTERNAL POWER
RECEPTACLE BOX APU STARTER-GENERATOR
LH CABINET
PRINTED CIRCUITS
STRIP CONNECTORS
RELAYS
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A BUS
C BUS
W1 WINDOS
G GALLEY
EEP ST BY ELECTRIC PUMP
B BUS
D BUS
W2 WINDOS
ELECTRICAL BOX
MAIN LH AND
150A
130A
80A
225A
100A
130A
130A
80A
RH BUSBAR TIE
CONTACTOR
(118P)
LH MAIN BUS RH MAIN BUS
Electrical Power Generation
225A
GEN 1 REVERSE GEN 2 REVERSE BATTERY 1 MAKE BATTERY 2 MAKE APU REVERSE GEN 3 REVERSE
CURRENT RELAY CURRENT RELAY AND BREAK AND BREAK CURRENT RELAY CURRENT RELAY
SWITCH SWITCH
12-5
Electrical and Lighting
12-6
LH MAIN
BUS
GEN 1 GEN 1 REVERSE
CURRENT RELAY
(3P1) BUS “A”
GEN
1
(47P)
ENG 1 STARTUP GEN 2 REVERSE
CONTACTOR GEN 2
CURRENT RELAY
(3P2)
GEN
2
ENG 2 STARTUP
START BAT 1 MAKE AND BREAK
CONTACTOR BAT 1
BUS
DC Electrical System
SWITCH
BATTERY 1 BUS “C”
CONTACTOR
(4P1)
(49P)
NI-CD
BATTERY
(2P1) HOT BAT
EXTERNAL MAIN BUSBAR
POWER BATTERY BUS TIE SWITCH
CONTACTOR
(10P)
MAIN LH AND
BUS TIED RH BUSBAR TIE
(1P) CONTACTOR
PARALLEL
BATT CONN
NI-CD CONTACTOR
225A (118P)
BATTERY
(2P2)
BAT 1 MAKE AND BREAK
BAT 2
SWITCH
BUS “B”
GEN
3
(3P3)
APU REVERSE
APU STARTUP RELAY (266H) CURRENT RELAY
BUS “D”
APU
GEN
(48P)
(21PA)
RH MAIN
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DC System
General
The Falcon 50EX DC electrical system provides and distributes 28.5 VDC power
from various sources to buses for electrical systems requiring Direct Current (DC).
The DC power supply is divided into two independent LH and RH subsystems.
The LH subsystem is composed of:
two starter-generators (on No. 1 (left) Engine and No. 2 (center) Engine)
a Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) or Lead Acid battery.
The RH subsystem is composed of:
a starter-generator (No. 3 (right) Engine) and an APU generator
a Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery.
The instruments and controls of both subsystems are grouped on a single panel.
The batteries may be coupled in parallel for start-up. Indicators on the warning
panel warn the crew if DC power supply components are isolated from the
system.
The DC power circuit can be powered from:
the starter-generators
the external DC power
the APU.
Batteries
Two 20-cell, 26 volt, 23 amp/hour, Ni-Cd or Lead Acid batteries are in the aft
compartment. They are normally connected in parallel to the start bus for engine
starting. During normal DC system operation, the batteries are connected to, and BAT Limitation
provide power buffering for their respective main buses. Amber light (WARM)
at or above. . . . . . 120°F
Red light (HOT)
at or above . . . . . . 150°F
Red light (HOT)
at or above
(A/C with SBF50-295
or M2245). . . . . . .160°F
Initial Configuration
Aircraft on the ground.
Aircraft systems not powered.
All circuit breakers IN.
EXT POWER push-light released.
Main busbar tie switch on FLIGHT NORMAL.
All indicator lights off.
Once the batteries are connected in the aft compartment, they will power the
battery busbar.
Starter-Generators
Three engine-driven and one APU-driven starter-generators provide DC power for
aircraft electrical needs. The engine-driven starter-generators are on the engine
accessory gearboxes and are air-cooled. All three engine-driven starter-generators
and the APU starter-generator are identical.
Voltage Regulation
Voltage regulation is accomplished by comparing the voltage of the generator
output with a reference voltage provided.
Voltage regulation is controlled by the magnetic generator control switches on the
overhead instrument panel and to the voltage regulator. This powers the control
unit, supplied from its own generator. The starter-generator reverse current relay
can then be controlled.
Overvoltage Protection
Overvoltage protection is obtained by comparing the generator output voltage
with a reference voltage. When the generator voltage reaches the limit value,
it provides a ground to trip the generator control switches. The reverse current
relays are no longer energized, they return to inactive position.
Equalization of Starter-Generators
Current equalization is performed to obtain about the same output from all of
the generators coupled to a single busbar. This is accomplished by equalizing
generator output voltages.
Although the load equalization circuit will only close when voltage exceeds
24 VDC and open again only if voltage drops below 21 VDC, it is nevertheless
advisable to isolate the corresponding generator by switching off the generator
control switches whenever the engine is windmilling.
APU Supply
The auxiliary power is supplied by a Garrett AiResearch GTCP36-100 (A)
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). The APU is installed in the aft compartment It is
enclosed in a fireproof stainless steel container.
The APU is intended to provide:
air conditioning when the aircraft is on the ground.
28.5 VDC power for the aircraft electrical systems by means of a 300 A
starter-generator.
The APU starter-generator can continuously supply 28.5 VDC to the aircraft
system, with a maximum output of 300 A.
This facility also provides the following services:
partial battery recharging.
power assistance when starting the first engine, to extend battery life and
reduce engine start time.
The APU is started by controls on the overhead panel. APU starter-generator
output is displayed on the RH ammeter when selector is set to APU position.
Emergency Battery
A 3.8 amp/hour Ni-Cd battery, as part of an emergency power supply system,
supplies DC power to the emergency standby horizon. The battery is automatically
charged whenever the aircraft electrical system is in operation.
The main system characteristics are:
nominal input voltage: 28 VDC (operates between 22 and 32 VDC),
output voltage: 24 VDC minimum with batteries charged.
DC Power Distribution
General
Direct current from the batteries, the APU starter-generator, the engine-driven
starter-generators or the external power system provide DC power to operate
the majority of the aircraft systems. Power from these sources is distributed
throughout the aircraft through distribution buses.
DC Power Distribution
DC power is distributed from the main LH and RH busses in two insulated
enclosures (LH and RH main electrical boxes) located beneath the main electrical
box to ensure separation of the LH and RH subsystems. The LH and RH main
electrical boxes are separated by a compartment containing the tie contactor.
The LH main bus powers the following:
primary bus A
auxiliary bus C
the front windshield
the galley power supply
standby pump.
The RH main bus powers:
primary bus B
auxiliary bus D
the front windshield.
Preflight
During the initial cockpit inspection turn the battery switches on and check for
24 VDC minimum battery voltage.
Abnormal/Emergency Procedures
The following section provides a brief discussion of what happens within the
electrical system during abnormal and emergency situations. For a complete
list of specific procedural steps for emergency and abnormal procedures for the
Falcon 50EX electrical system, please refer to your CAE SimuFlite Operating
Handbook.
Illumination of any GEN warning annunciator on the Master Warning Panel
GEN 1
indicates that the reverse current relay for that generator is open and the
generator is not connected to a main bus.
Whenever generator switches are reset (OFF then ON) in emergency or
GEN 2
abnormal procedures, an attempt is made to regain electrical generation from
the respective generator. On resetting a generator switch, power is obtained
from the Battery bus to attempt to activate the generator excitation relay causing
the GCU to function. GEN 3
If a fault still exists, the associated generator does not supply power and the
associated GEN warning annunciator remains illuminated. If the fault no longer
exists, the GCU controls generator power output, causing connection of the APU GEN
generator to the respective main bus; the respective GEN warning annunciator
is extinguished.
Abnormal Procedures
Any abnormal voltage or amperage indications require monitoring of the
voltmeters and ammeters, identifying the inoperative or malfunctioning power
source, and isolating a failed unit from the electrical system.
A maximum of two attempts to reset a failed generator are allowed. However,
if only one generator is inoperative and the switch is tripped, only one reset
attempt is allowed. With an electrical power source loss (generator failure), total
electrical load remaining is reduced to the point where an additional failure would
not result in an overloaded generator (300 A).
Battery Failure
Illumination of the BAT 1 or BAT 2 warning annunciator indicates that the associated BAT 1
battery is isolated from the respective main bus and the battery make-and-break
relay is open. Two attempts can be made to reconnect the battery.
BAT 2
Data Summary
Electrical System
Power Source Two batteries
26 VDC, 23 amp/hour
Three engine generators
28.5 VDC, 350 A maximum
APU generator
28.5 VDC, 300 A maximum
Distribution DC power
Battery bus
Start bus
Left Main bus
Primary A bus
Auxiliary C bus
Right Main bus
Primary B bus
Auxiliary D bus
Control DC System
Power selector switch
GEN 1/GEN 2/GEN 3 switches
BAT 1/BAT 2 switches
Bus tie switch
Monitor DC voltmeters and ammeters
Annunciators
GEN 1, GEN 2, GEN 3
BAT 1, BAT 2
HOT BAT
BUS TIED
Battery temperature indicator
Protection Circuit breakers
Current limiters
Reverse Current Relays
Generator control units
Lighting Systems
The Falcon 50EX lighting system is divided into five major subsystems:
cockpit lighting
passenger cabin lighting
emergency lighting
nose cone, baggage, and rear (aft) compartment lighting
exterior lighting.
Cockpit Lighting
Cockpit lighting consists of:
dome and map
shield instrument
circuit breaker panel
integral overhead and dimmer panel
integral instrument
warning lights.
Shield Instrument
This lighting system comprises the two fluorescent instrument panel strip
lights under the glareshield. The lighting circuit is supplied with 28 VDC from
busbar A through the circuit breaker. The control is ensured by on/off SHIELD
dimmer controlling the power supply unit.
Integral Instrument
The integral instrument lighting is supplied by two different circuits:
pilot’s instruments
copilot’s instrument.
These circuits include pedestal and console lighting. Pilot’s instrument lighting
and engine indicating instrument lighting is supplied with 28 VDC from primary
busbar A through the circuit breaker. A potentiometer controls the power supply.
Copilot’s instrument lighting and engine indicating instrument lighting circuit
is supplied with 28 VDC from primary busbar D through circuit breaker. A
potentiometer controls the power supply for both pilot’s and copilot’s integral
instrument lighting.
Warning Light
This section describes the circuits used to dim some of the indicator lights during
night flights.
BRIGHT Lighting
When the switch is set to BRIGHT, the relays on the printed circuits of RH and LH
electrical cabinets are de-energized. In this position, the relays directly supply
the warning and indicating lights.
DIM Lighting
When the switch is set to DIM, the relays of circuits are energized and open the
supply circuits. Every indicator light is then supplied through a resistor which
decreases the light intensity.
In the DIM position for the lights, power is supplied through resistors to decrease
the intensity of the lights during night flight and low light conditions; in the BRIGHT
position the lights illuminate at full intensity.
Emergency Lighting
In the event of a failure of the normal electrical system, the emergency lighting
system supplies the emergency exit spot lights, the passenger indication lights
and the pilot’s and copilot’s dome lights with power from three lighting units.
In normal flight, the batteries in the lighting units are charged by 28 VDC aircraft
power (busses A and B).
Emergency lighting units are supplied by both 28 VDC busbars A and B through
circuit breakers.
A three-position (OFF/ON/ ARMED) EMERG LIGHTS switch is used to control
the system.
Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting consists of:
navigation
anti-collision and strobe
ice detection
landing
taxi
ice detection.
All exterior lights are powered by 28 VDC and controlled through switches on the
EXTERIOR LIGHTS subpanel, forward edge of the overhead panel.
Navigation
Three navigation lights are on the aircraft: one green light on the right wing tip,
one red light on the left wing tip, and one white light in the horizontal stabilizer
tailcone. All navigation lights are controlled through the NAV switch on the
EXTERIOR LIGHTS subpanel. The Primary A bus supplies 28 VDC to the lights
through the NAV CB.
Ice Detection
Two optionally installed leading edge ice inspection lights (Figure 12-14) shine
on the left and right wing leading edges for ice detection. The lights are controlled
by the WING switch on the EXTERIOR LIGHTS subpanel. The Primary A bus
supplies the left light with 28 VDC; the Primary B bus supplies the right light.
Landing
A landing light is on each side of the fuselage forward of the wing root. It shines
forward and down to illuminate the runway. Separate power sources supply each
light: the Primary A bus powers the left light, and the Auxiliary D bus powers the
right light.
A single LANDING light switch on the Exterior Lights subpanel controls both lights.
The LDG annunciator light illuminates when the lights are operating.
NOTE: Landing light operation is limited to 15 minutes on the ground
followed by a 45-minute cooling period.
Taxi
A single taxi light is on the nose landing gear strut. The light is controlled through
the TAXI switch on the EXTERIOR LIGHTS subpanel, a proximity switch, and a
relay. When the switch is ON and the nose gear doors are open, the proximity
switch grounds the relay to illuminate the light. If the TAXI switch is on and the
nose doors are closed, the light extinguishes.
The Auxiliary C bus supplies 28 VDC to operate the taxi light.
Data Summary
Lighting System
Power Source 28 VDC
Primary A and B buses
Auxiliary C and D buses
Control Flight deck lighting
Pilot’s dimmer control panel
Copilot’s dimmer control panel
Interior light switches
Exterior light switches
Proximity switch (taxi lights)
Monitor Warning and advisory lights
Protection Circuit breakers
Fire Protection
The Falcon 50EX fire protection system consists of heat-sensitive, expanding
gas detection systems and electrically activated extinguishers. Heat sensitive,
expanding gas detection systems are provided for the:
three engine compartments/fire zones
APU compartment
aft compartment
main landing gear wheel wells (overheating of wheels).
Electrically activated extinguishers are in the:
three engine fire zones
APU compartment
aft compartment
baggage compartment.
The wheel wells have no extinguishers. The baggage compartment has an
optical smoke detector.
Both aural and visual warnings in the cockpit activate in case of fire, overheat
condition, or smoke in these areas.
The cabin and cockpit each have a portable fire extinguisher bottle.
B
B A BUS
U
AUDIO S
WARN B DETECT 2
B BUS
A
L/G WHEEL B
U APU
WELL REAR CMPT S
ENG 2
BAG CMPT
DETECTORS SMOKE
DETECTOR
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July 2010
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TELEFORCE
FUEL SHUTOFF CABLE FIRE FIRE FIRE
VALVE 1 2 3
PULL PULL PULL
ENGINE FIRE
LIGHT WHEELS
2 2 2
Fire Extinguishers
B BUS 0 0 0
BAGGAGE AND AFT
COMPARTMENT ENG 3
EXTINGUISHERS
A
A BUS
B
U
S
B BUS APU
A
AURAL B
WARNING U
S ENG 2
SMOKE
DETECTOR
B
APU
ENGINE EXTINGUISHER
ENG 1 EXTINGUISHERS
A BUS
DISCHARGE
INDICATORS
DISCHARGE
D5FR003L INDICATORS
13-5
Fire Protection
13-6
TELEFORCE
FUEL SHUTOFF
CABLE FIRE FIRE FIRE
VALVE 1 2 3
PULL PULL PULL
ENGINE FIRE
LIGHT WHEELS
2 2 2
FIRE FIRE FIRE
1 BAG COMP 1 AFT COMP 1 APU
L R 0 1 0 0
1 1
B BUS 0 0 0
ENG 3
A
A BUS
B
U
S
B BUS
A
AURAL
WARNING B
U
S
ENG 2
Engine Fire Extinguishing System
SMOKE
B DETECTOR
B
U
S
D5FR004L
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July 2010
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FUEL SHUTOFF FIRE FIRE FIRE
VALVE 1 2 3
PULL PULL PULL
WHEELS
2 2 2
FIRE FIRE FIRE
1 BAG COMP 1 AFT COMP 1 APU
L R 0 1 0 0
1 1
B BUS 0 0 0
A
B A BUS
U
S
B BUS APU
A
AURAL
WARNING B
APU Fire Extinguishing System
U
S
SMOKE
B DETECTOR
B
U
S
A BUS
NOTE:
THE APU, BAG. COMPARTMENT, AND AFT COMPARTMENT
DISCHARGES ARE POWERED ONLY FROM THE BATTERY BUS.
D5FR008L
13-7
Fire Protection
13-8
FUEL SHUTOFF FIRE FIRE FIRE
VALVE 1 2 3
PULL PULL PULL
WHEELS
2 2 2
FIRE FIRE FIRE
1 BAG COMP 1 AFT COMP 1 APU
L R 0 1 0 0
1 1
B BUS 0 0 0
BAGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
A
A BUS
B
U
S
B BUS
A
AURAL B
WARNING U
S
SMOKE
B DETECTOR
B
U
S
BAGGAGE AND
AFT COMPARTMENT
EXTINGUISHERS
D5FR009L
Baggage and Aft Compartment Fire Extinguishing System
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Fire Protection
The detector triggers the warning horn and illuminates the appropriate
WHEELS L or R light on the cockpit fire panel.
Extinguishers
WARNIN
Extinguishers directly supplied by the Battery bus may be fired with
battery switches in the OFF position.
Portable Extinguishers
Cockpit Fire Extinguisher
A CO2 extinguisher rating 2 lbs (0.9 kg) is installed in the cockpit. It can be used
for any fire of class A, B, or C covering all cases envisioned in a pressurized
cabin. It may be replaced with Halon fire extinguishers.
Preflight
During preflight, the crew checks in the cockpit, that all six extinguisher switches
are set to the normal (0) position and safetied, and on the exterior inspection, that
the six extinguisher discharge indicators on the left aft fuselage are white. A red
indicator means the associated extinguisher has vented and must be refilled.
Each extinguisher’s safety frangible disc protects the bottle from overpressure when
ambient temperature reaches approximately 132°C (269.6°F). Pressure blows the
disc and the corresponding indicator’s white cap off, leaving a red indicator on the
fuselage. When this occurs, the bottle discharges its entire contents overboard.
A placard on each extinguisher body lists corresponding pressures and
temperatures, which should be checked prior to each flight.
WARNIN
Do not attempt an engine relight after an engine fire or if the integrity of
the engine is questioned.
APU Fire
In the event of an illuminated APU FIRE light and warning horn, indicating fire in
the APU, depress the APU Master switch, which:
closes the APU fuel shutoff valve if it has not already closed
closes the air inlet door
closes the bleed air valve
reduces the amount of air in the fire area.
Move the FIRE APU switch to position 1 to discharge the APU fire extinguisher
contents into the APU compartment and move the APU BLEED switch to OFF
position.
If warning persists, pull the ENG 2 FIRE PULL handle to stop fuel flow to the
No. 2 (center) Engine, as well as to the APU. Shut down the engines and
evacuate according to the Emergency Shutdown and Evacuation Checklist in the
CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Data Summary
Flight Controls
The Falcon 50EX’s hydraulically boosted (i.e., power-assisted) primary flight
controls are the ailerons, elevators, and rudder. Mechanical linkages transmit
control inputs, which are power boosted by irreversible dual-barrelled hydraulic
servo actuators, to the control surfaces to maneuver the aircraft about three
axes.
Hydraulic System 1 powers one barrel of the dual-barrelled servo actuators while
System 2 powers the other.
All primary flight control linkages include artificial feel and return to neutral units.
Ailerons and rudder are control rod trim adjustable. Aileron and elevator artificial
feel is automatically adjusted by Arthur Q units.
The secondary flight controls include the moveable horizontal stabilizer, high lift
devices and airbrakes. The electrically operated horizontal stabilizer provides
trim control in the pitch axis. Wing leading edge slats and trailing edge flaps
provide high lift while airbrakes in the upper surface of the wing decrease lift.
Mach trim, yaw damper, and autopilot systems provide automatic inputs to the
flight controls (see Avionics and Autopilot chapter for details on autopilot).
B
A/P U
RUD S C
D AUTO PILOT SERVO B
B U
RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR S
U TRIM A
S RUDDER RUDDER AFU
Q. UNIT
TRIM
AILERON
RUDDER HYDRAULIC COPILOT PITOT AND
ACTUATOR STATIC PRESSURE
YAW
TRIM ACTUATOR
AILERON ARTHUR Q
MAIN AFU A
A ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC
B NORMAL HORIZONTAL ACTUATOR
U STAB STAB TRIM ACTUATOR ROLL
S NORMAL
B ROLL
EMERG D
EMERGENCY EMER. ROLL
B HORIZONTAL STABILIZER B
AILERON TRIM ACTUATOR
U STAB TRIM ACTUATOR (LEFT SIDE ONLY) U
S CONTROL HYDRAULIC
EMERG WHEEL ACTUATOR S
ELEVATOR ARTHUR Q
PITCH
A ELEVATOR AFU
B ELEVATOR AUTO
U PILOT SERVO MOTOR
S
CONTROL
WHEEL
E E E E
E R E R E R E R
AIR AIR
BRAKE BRAKE
FLAPS FLAPS
UP UP
0 0
DN
48 20 DN
48 20
SLATS SLATS
SUPPLY RESTRICTOR
SLAT SLAT SUPPLY RESTRICTOR
INDIC CONTROL INDIC CONTROL
VALVE VALVE
A A
B B
U SOLENOIDS OUTBOARD SLATS OUTBOARD SLATS
EMER SOLENOID U
S S EMER SOLENOID
VALVE VALVE
SLATS A-B SLATS
CONTROL CONTROL
VALVE VALVE
EMERG
SLATS
NO. 1 SYSTEM SUPPLY AND CLEAN NO. 1 SYSTEM SUPPLY AND CLEAN
RETRACT LOAD PRESSURE RETRACT LOAD PRESSURE
NOTES: THE EMERGENCY SLAT SYSTEM
RETURN ACTUATES THE OUTBOARD SLATS ONLY NO. 1 SYSTEM EXTEND
PRESSURE
NO. 2 SYSTEM SUPPLY
SLATS WITH THE EMERGENCY SOLENOID ACTUATORS. SLATS
RETURN
NO. 2 SYSTEM EXTEND S + FLAPS 20° S + FLAPS 20°
PRESSURE NO. 2 SYSTEM SUPPLY
S + FLAPS 48° S + FLAPS 48°
E E E E
E R E R E R E R
AIR
BRAKE AIR
FLAPS BRAKE
UP
FLAPS
UP
0
0
DN
48 20 DN
48 20
SLATS SLATS
CLEAN
NO. 1 SYSTEM SUPPLY AND NO. 1 SYSTEM SUPPLY AND
RETRACT LOAD PRESSURE CLEAN
RETRACT LOAD PRESSURE
NO. 1 SYSTEM EXTEND NO. 1 SYSTEM EXTEND
SLATS
PRESSURE PRESSURE
SLATS
RETURN RETURN
S + FLAPS 20°
S + FLAPS 20°
NO. 2 SYSTEM SUPPLY NO. 2 SYSTEM SUPPLY
S + FLAPS 48°
S + FLAPS 48°
NO. 2 SYSTEM EXTEND
PRESSURE
0° LIMIT SW
SLATS/FLAPS (LEADING
CONTROL UNIT FLAP CONTROL LINKAGE
EDGES)
CLEAN
TO SLATS INDICATING
TO AP GAIN AND 0° TO 5°
S I S
L N W SLATS RETRACTED AUTHORITY
SLATS A D I SWITCHING 0° TO 5° FLAP
T I T A-B HYDRAULIC
S C C >5°
TO T/O T/O >5° MOTOR WITH
S + FLAPS 20° A H
T CONFIGURATION CONFIG TO T/O CONFIG. FLAP GEAR
I 0° TO 22° 0° TO 22° EXTENSION REDUCTION BOX
S + FLAPS 48° N
G SOLENOID
>22°
SLATS FLAPS
EXTENDED RETRACTED 0°
>22° DOUBLE ANGLE
FLAP 0° 0° DRIVE
FLAPS 0° TO 48°
0° TO 20°
20° >20°
0° TO 48°
>20° ANGLE
FLAP DRIVE
EXTENDED RETRACT
FLAPS TO L/G WARNING 48° SOLENOID
EXTENDED 48° FLAP #2 HYD #2 HYD SCREW
CONTROL D RETRACTED ELECTRO- SYSTEM ACTUATOR
SYSTEM
AIR VALVE RETURN PRESSURE
BRAKE B
FLAPS U
S
UP
FLAP
ASYMMETRY
DN
48 20
SLATS EXTENDED
INBOARD
FLAP
B
RETRACTED RH FLAP
B POSITION LINK ROD
U FLAP A/B TRANSMITTER LIAISON
S INDIC MASTER WARNING PANEL
(43D)
FLAP EXTENDED
+28 VDC FLAP ASYM DIFF.
FAILURES RELAY EXTENDED
OUTBOARD
FLAP POSITION FLAP
INDICATOR LH FLAP
- RETRACTED POSITION
TRANSMITTER
N
+
EXTENDED POTENTIOMETER
FOR ASSYMETRY
DETECTION
Airbrake System
TRIM/AIRBRAKE
CONTROL UNIT
P
R EXTENDED
POS. 1
I
M
A
R A/B
Y CONTROL RH OUTBOARD
RETRACTED AIRBRAKE
A
EXTENDED
B
U INBOARD/
POS. 2 OUTBOARD
B S
RH MEDIAN
AIRBRAKE
1 RETRACTED
2
RH INBOARD
EXTENDED AIRBRAKE
NORMAL
RETRACTED B
TO STANDBY AIR
HYD PUMP BRAKE
LH INBOARD
A-B AIRBRAKE
T/O
CONFIG
MEDIAN
LH MEDIAN
PRINTED AIRBRAKE
CIRCUIT
BOARD
GROUND/FLIGHT RELAYS
LH OUTBOARD
84° FCU AIRBRAKE
POWER
LEVER
SWITCHES SYSTEM PRESSURE
CHECK VALVE
SYSTEM RETURN
CALIBRATED VALVE
OPERATING FLUID RETURN
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
OPERATING FLUID PRESSURE
Ailerons
CAUTIO
Full application of rudder or aileron controls, as well as maneuvers that
involve AOA near the stall must be confined to speeds below VA. Rapidly
alternating large rudder applications in combination with large sideslip
angles may result in structural failure at any speed.
The aileron linkage, which includes an amedee and two hydraulic servo actuators
(one in each wing), is routed through the fuselage and the wing leading edges to
the aileron control surfaces on each wing. The control linkages move the control
surfaces approximately 25° up or down.
Amedee
The amedee is a mechanical device that changes the amount of control travel
with input. It reduces the quantity of output travel to the control surfaces near
the center of travel and increases the output travel to the control surface near
the extremes of travel. This function decreases control sensitivity near neutral
control yoke position and decrease overcontrolling tendencies.
Elevator
The elevator linkage is routed through the lower fuselage, the left side of the aft
compartment, and the vertical stabilizer to the horizontal stabilizer level where
it connects to the elevator surface. The control linkage moves the elevator
approximately 20° up and 16° down. If elevator control is lost, the aircraft may be
controlled in the pitch axis by the moveable horizontal stabilizer.
Return-to-Neutral Device
A return-to-neutral (secondary artificial feel) device continually exerts a centering
force on the linkage at the servo actuator. A torque link connected to the actuator
and the horizontal stabilizer generates the centering force.
In normal operation, the link provides some feel force to the pilot through the
linkage. If the elevator control linkage is disconnected in flight, the device trails
the elevator in the neutral position. However, with hydraulic power removed on
the ground, the force is not sufficient to hold the elevator neutral.
The rudder linkage is routed through the lower fuselage, the right side of the
aft compartment, and the vertical stabilizer to the upper portion of the vertical
stabilizer where it connects to the rudder. The hydraulic servo actuator is in the
linkage of the upper portion of the vertical stabilizer. The control linkage moves
the control surface 29° left or right. If rudder control is lost, there are no other
aerodynamic controls for yaw control. It may be possible, however, to utilize
differential thrust between No. 1 and 3 Engines for yaw control.
A dual toggle switch on the trim control box on the center pedestal controls the
trim unit. Both halves of the switch must be moved momentarily to the left or right
to cause left or right yaw forces on the rudder. The AFU increases control load
with control displacement from center position.
Return-to-Neutral Device
A secondary AFU or return-to-neutral device continually exerts a centering force
on the linkage of the servo actuator. Internal springs in a small variable link
between the actuator and the airframe generate the necessary force. In normal
operation, the link provides some feel force to the pilot through the linkage. If the
rudder control linkage is disconnected in flight, the device maintains the rudder
in the neutral position.
TO SERVOCONTROL AND
TO THE PILOT CONTROL SURFACE
TRIM ACTUATOR
(ROLL OR YAW)
ARTHUR
(ELEVATOR AND
AILERON ONLY) CONNECTION TO
AIRFRAME
MAIN AFU
Arthur Q Units
The faster the aircraft flies, the smaller the deflection of a control surface needed
to obtain the same control load as at a lower speed. Arthur Q units further refine
the artificial feel to provide the necessary change in the control feel with changes
in the airspeed.
As airspeed increases, the Arthur Q units in the aileron and elevator increase
the load on the control linkages for a given amount of control displacement. The
manufacturer did not incorporate an Arthur Q unit for the rudder.
The units are variable length arm bellcranks in the artificial feel linkages between
the AFU and the flight control linkage. Airspeed (ram and static pressure) inputs
control the Arthur Q unit arm length; the arm lengths change as airspeed
increases to apply more AFU force to the control linkage for a smaller control
displacement.
The copilot pitot and static pressures provide airspeed control for the aileron
Arthur Q unit; the copilot static pressure and the No. 1 Engine PT2/TT2 probe ram
pressure provide airspeed control for the elevator Arthur Q unit. Airspeed derived
from the air data system monitors the airspeed control for both Arthur Q units. If
a sufficient discrepancy occurs, a Q UNIT annunciator illuminates on the Master
Warning Panel.
The arm length change utilizes a hydraulic piston spring-loaded to return to a
position corresponding to the low speed condition if hydraulic pressure is lost.
Hydraulic system 1 provides pressure for both Arthur Qs.
Trim Units
Trim units are used in the aileron and rudder systems; pitch trim is accomplished
with the moveable horizontal stabilizer. The trim units are installed as a link in the
artificial feel linkages between the AFU and flight control linkage.
When actuated, the trim units vary their length to change the length of the
artificial feel linkages. This alters the relationship between the displacement of
the control linkage and the forces generated by the AFU. The linkage length
change establishes a new neutral or no force point in the displacement of the
controls. Displacement of the flight controls from this new neutral point in either
direction causes increased control loading.
A sensor measures the displacement of the neutral point and transmits it to a
trim indicator. The ailerons trim to ± 50% of normal aileron travel while the rudder
trims to ± 40% of normal rudder travel.
Trim Indicators
Roll, pitch, and yaw trim systems are electrically controlled. The trim indicators
are just above pilot's MFD and indicate percent of flight control deflection for
the aileron and rudder, and degree for stabilizer position. The aileron trim scale
is from 50% L to 50% R while the rudder trim scale is from 40% L to 40% R.
The stabilizer position scale is from +1°(nose down) to -12° (nose up). Normal
stabilizer travel is +1° to -11°.
A green range between -4°30’ and -5°30’ shows the normal takeoff position. The
takeoff range limits are -3° to -7°.
CONTROL SURFACE
SECONDARY AFU
FIXED RODS
MECHANICAL STOPS
CONTROL LINKAGE
STRUCTURE
Bypass Valve
In case of hydraulic power failure to one actuator barrel, a bypass valve prevents
the failed barrel from interfering with the normal function of the operating barrel.
On the aileron actuator, there is no locking system for either the control surfaces or
linkages. At engine shutdown, both bypass valves are open and the control surfaces
are held in neutral position by the torque rod, the AFU, and friction in the linkage.
Both the rudder actuators have a gust damping system. On the elevator, a
restrictor in the bypass system prevents rapid movement at engine shutdown
so the elevator drops downward over a 10-second period. For the rudder, the
gust damping system restricts the bypass valve flow on both barrels to prevent
gusts from moving the rudder significantly. On engine shutdown, the AFU and
return-to-neutral device return the rudder to neutral.
Mechanical Stops
The servo actuator actuating lever moves between two mechanical stops to
provide the pilot a mechanical means of flying the aircraft in the event of a complete
hydraulic failure. Airspeed in this case must be limited to 260 Kts or 0.76 M.
Irreversibility Feature
The check valve in the hydraulic supply line prevents displacement of the servo
actuator in the reverse direction in the event the aerodynamic loads on the control
surface exceed the force developed by the servo actuator.
Bypass Leakage
Each servo actuator barrel has a bypass calibrated leakage. A continuous limited
flow is maintained to warm the power servo unit during prolonged flight at high
altitude and prevent fluid from gelling in the servo actuator.
The electronic Mach Trim device varies the stabilizer angle of deflection
commensurate with changes in the Mach numbers to ensure a higher stability
about the pitch axis at high Mach numbers. The system is normally energized
before takeoff and is only activated above an indicated Mach of 0.78. It varies
the stabilizer deflection by -0.4° (nose up) for an increase in the Mach number
of 0.78 to 0.89.
Slats
CAUTIO
At altitudes above FL200, do not establish or maintain a configuration
with the flaps or slats extended.
The slat/flap control handle on the center pedestal stops at each of four
detents:
CLEAN (flaps and slats fully retracted)
SLATS (extension of all the slats)
S + FLAPS 20°
S + FLAPS 48°.
Flaps
CAUTIO High Lift Devices
Operating or
At altitudes above FL200, do not establish or maintain a configuration Extended Speed
with the flaps or slats extended. Limitations VFE
The flaps are electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated. Each wing has Slats
Extended - 200 KIAS
two trailing edge flaps, inboard and outboard, that increase lift when partially
extended and increase drag when fully extended. Hydraulic system 2 supplies a Slats Extended +
hydraulic motor that extends and retracts the flaps with screw jacks. Flaps 20° - 190 KIAS
Slats Extended +
FLAP ASYM Warning Flaps 48° - 175 KIAS
The left and right outboard flaps are each connected to a position potentiometer
on the aft wing spar. In case of flap asymmetry, an electronic circuit powered by
the Primary B bus trips the FLAP CONTROL circuit breaker; this causes the flaps
to stop.
The FLAP ASYM annunciator on the Master Warning Panel illuminates. The Flaps Limitations
threshold is 5° of asymmetry for a flap deflection of 20° and 8° of asymmetry for
a 48° deflection. In flight, extend flaps to
the next detent only after
cessation of movement
Flap Position Indicator to the previous detent
position.
The left outboard flap potentiometer provides flap position (0°, 20°, 48°) on
the instrument panel SLATS/FLAPS indicator. The Primary B bus powers the Do not extend the flaps if
indicator through the FLAP A/B INDIC circuit breaker. the slat green light is not
ON.
During retraction from S + 48°, the next detent (S + 20°) actually leaves the flaps
set in a 22° position.
Airbrakes
CAUTIO
Extension of the airbrakes within 500 ft. from ground is not recommended.
The airbrakes, used for altitude loss and/or speed reduction, comprise six panels;
three hinged on the upper surface of each wing. Hydraulic System 2 powers
the actuators that operate each panel. An independent subsystem actuates the
center airbrakes while another actuates the inboard and outboard airbrakes.
Maximum deflection of each airbrake panel is:
Inboard panel 37°
Center panel 50°
Outboard panel 68°
At high speed, the airbrake actuators may not reach full extension.
In the event of a Hydraulic System 2 failure, the airbrakes are held in the stowed
position by a pressure-holding valve in the airbrake system. Should the failure
occur with the airbrakes extended, they blow down, but do not stow. An airbrake
system electrical failure causes the airbrakes to stow (fail-safe).
Airbrake Indications
An illuminated amber AIR BRAKE light on the instrument panel indicates that
one or more of the six airbrake panels is not stowed. The T/O CONFIG light on
the Master Warning Panel illuminates if the inboard and center airbrake panels
are not retracted at takeoff.
Preflight
During the external preflight inspection, all control surfaces should be checked
for security and general condition.
During the cockpit inspection, ensure the slat/flap control handle agrees with the
corresponding position indicator, and that elevator trim is within takeoff range.
See Preflight Inspection chapter for details.
Abnormal Procedures
Inoperative (Jammed) Stabilizer Landing
A jammed stabilizer is indicated by failure of the aircraft to respond to normal
or emergency pitch trim or to autopilot pitch trimming. The autopilot uses the
normal pitch trim motor; therefore, it should be disengaged. All pitch control is
then accomplished with elevator inputs which may require considerable physical
effort by the crew. Advanced planning for a successful landing is required.
If landing is made in a condition of +1° to -5° stabilizer position, the aircraft has a
pitching down tendency. A Flaps 20° landing keeps the flaps from causing more
nose down pitch than the elevator can counteract. A shallow approach keeps pitch
changes to a minimum. Maintain a steady thrust output until touchdown to avoid
any rudder and pitch changes due to thrust changes near landing. Approach is
made at VREF + 20 Kts to provide good elevator effectiveness.
CAUTIO
Do not reduce engine thrust before touch-down. The "Landing Gear not
Extended" aural warning may not sound.
If stabilizer is in the range of -5° to -11°, a normal approach can be made since
this is the normal range for landing.
Arthur Q Inoperative
With the Q UNIT light illuminated, a Q unit is not in the position appropriate to
the current airspeed. This can cause higher or lower control forces. Turn the
autopilot off to prevent excessive overcontrolling.
CAUTIO
The pitch and roll control surfaces may be higher or lower than normal
depending on whether the ARTHUR unit fails in 'high" or "low" position.
–– Light forces: Avoid large displacements and rapid movements of
the control surfaces. Maintain speed below 260 KIAS and MI 0.76.
–– High forces: If necessary, use normal or emergency trim systems
for pitch change.
Check the copilot’s pitot/static selector is in the normal position to give proper
air data input. If the total air temperature is less than 10°C (50°F), check that the
No. 1 Engine anti-ice is on to ensure heating of its PT2/TT2 probe. This probe
provides total pressure data for the elevator Q-unit sensing.
Data Summaries
Arthur Q Units
Power Source Hydraulic System 1 Copilot static system (static pressure data)
Copilot pitot system (aileron Arthur Q)
Engine No. 1 pressure (PT2) probe (elevator Arthur Q)
Control NORMAL/PANEL ONLY Dual isolation valve selector
Monitor Q UNIT Light
Rudder Trim
Power Source Auxiliary D bus
Control Rudder switch
Distribution Rudder
Monitor RUDDER scale of trim indicator
Protection Cross relays Circuit breakers
TRIM RUDDER
Slats - Emergency
Power Source Hydraulic System 2
Primary B bus
Control EMERG SLATS red guarded switch
Distribution Outboard slats only
Extension only
Monitor Red Slats-in-Transit arrow illuminates as soon as the switch is
activated
Green slat-shaped light illuminates when outboard slats are fully
extended and the slat flap handle is in the CLEAN position
Protection Circuit breaker
RH AUTO SLAT
Airbrakes
Power Source Hydraulic System 2 Primary A (control) Primary B (indication)
Control Airbrake handle
Distribution Six airbrake panels
Monitor Annunciators
AIRBRAKE
T/O CONFIG
Protection Circuit breakers
FLAP A/B INDIC
A/B CONTROL
Fuel System
The Falcon 50EX is equipped with three independent fuel systems; each supplies
its respective engine. The fuel system is divided into three normally independent
sections:
one section consists of the left wing tank and of the left feeder tank, supplying
No. 1 (left) Engine.
one section consists of the center wing tank and of the center feeder tank,
supplying No. 2 (center) Engine.
one section consists of the right wing tank and the right feeder tank, supplying
No. 3 (right) Engine.
Cross-feeding between these sections is possible in the event of a failure of one
of the engine supply systems.
Within each section, a transfer system connects the wing tank to its corresponding
feeder tank.
The transfer systems are used as follows:
in flight, transferring wing tank fuel into the feeder tanks.
on the ground, for gravity refueling.
In normal operation, fuel information is displayed on EIED #2. This information is
displayed for each engine and includes:
the instantaneous fuel flow “FF”.
the total quantity of fuel “QTY” (in “LB”) contained in the wing tanks and in the
feeder tanks, or the quantity of fuel contained in the feeder tanks.
the total quantity of fuel used “FU”.
the fuel temperature.
maintenance messages.
Refueling of the aircraft can be accomplished by single-point pressure refueling
or by overwing gravity refueling.
Fuel System
BOOST
XFR XFR XFR MECHANICAL 3
PUMP 1 PUMP 2 PUMP 3 DEFUEL VALVE
T
APU SOLENOID A BUS
VALVE
SOLENOID FIRE
2 BOOST BOOST
VALVES PULL
B BUS 1 2
XFR PUMP XFR PUMP XFR PUMP
FUEL GAUGE
PROBE BOOSTER BOOSTER BOOSTER
A
LO FILL A X FEED X FEED
XFR XFR XFR XFR SWITCH FUEL 2
FUEL SUPPLY
Refueling System
OVERFULL
SWITCHES AIR VENT VALVE
FILL SWITCHES FILL SWITCHES
5
FUELING
OK
2 ON
CENTER
OFF
1 ON 3 ON 6
STOP
LH WING OFF
RH WING FUELING
OFF
REFUEL
SOLENOID AIR VENT VALVE
VALVES TRANSFER CONTROLLED BY VENT VALVE
MANIFOLD CONTROL MICROSWITCH
VENT VALVE
TO TRANSFER CONTROL MICROSWITCH
MANIFOLD
VENT VALVE HANDLE
REFUEL
4 MANIFOLD PRESSURE REFUELING COUPLING
HI TEST CIRCUIT
REAR VALVE
LO TO TRANSFER
MANIFOLD
2 CENTER
3 DEFUEL
1 LH WING
ON
RH WING VALVE
ON ON
TEST
DEFUEL 6
STOP
FUELING OFF
VALVE OFF OFF DEFUELING
HI
FUELING 4 OFF
LO LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH 5 OK REAR
1750 LBS. (ON FUEL LO
GAUGING PROBE) LH REAR RH
ON
PRESSURE REFUELING PANEL
VENT VALVE TEST
NOTE:
REFUEL POWER IS FROM THE
BATTERY BUS AS SOON AS 6 STOP FUELING INDICATOR IS
THE REFUEL DOOR IS OPEN CONTROLLED BY VENT VALVES
REFUELING NOT OPEN OR TWO OVERFULL
TEST LEVER FLOAT SWITCHES IN THE CENTER
WING SECTION AND ANOTHER
PRESSURIZED FUEL OVERFULL FLOAT SWITCH AT THE
TOP OF THE CENTER FEED TANK
IN AIRPLANE FUEL SUPPLY
Fuel Storage
The fuel storage system consists of:
left/right (L/R) structural wing tanks with corresponding L/R fuselage feeder
tanks supplying the No. 1 and No. 3 Engines, respectively.
structural center wing tank with corresponding center fuselage feeder tank
supplying the No. 2 Engine and APU.
Crossfeeding from these tanks is possible in the event of a failure in one of the
engine supply systems.
Normal refueling is accomplished through the pressure refueling system.
However, refueling can be accomplished by gravity with the help of the transfer
system. The tanks are pressurized with engine bleed air independently of the
air-conditioning supply.
Wing Tanks
Each (L/R) wing tank is divided into two tanks:
an inboard tank (between rib 3 and the wing root where a junction plate
separates the wing tank from the center wing tank).
an outboard tank (between rib 17 and 3).
This design improves aircraft balance and response by restricting fuel movement
within the tank and by using outboard tank fuel first to maintain a forward center
of gravity.
The wing junction plate is completely sealed with the exception of an orifice
provided for air circulation.
A fuel filler plug with filter is installed on top of the wing, between ribs 3 and 4.
There is an inspection door on top of the wing and another one on the rear spar.
Each wing tank is fitted with a drain valve, located at the bottom near the junction
plate.
Fuel Capacities
NOTE: The amount of fuel left in the tanks when fuel quantity indicators
Fuel Quantity reach zero is not safely usable in all flight conditions.
Limitation
The total usable fuel quantity
is 15,513 lbs. Total usable fuel in the Falcon 50EX is 15,513 lbs. For specific tank capacities,
refer to Table 15-1.
Left 1,404 lbs (210 U.S. gallons) 609 lbs (91 U.S. gallons)2
Center (Refueling LO Level) 2,460 lbs (367 U.S. gallons) 1,750 lbs (261 U.S. gallons)2
Right 1,404 lbs (210 U.S. gallons) 609 lbs (91 U.S. gallons)2
Automatic Draining
The fuel tank pressurization system is provided with two automatic drain valves.
One valve connects to the engine bleed air line in the aft compartment between
the pressure reducing valves. This valve serves as an outlet for the two pressure
relief valves in the pressure reducing valves.
The second automatic drain valve is in the valve box supply line between the
center wing tank and the feeder tanks. The pressure relief valves of the wing and
feeder tanks are connected to the drain piping of the pressure relief valve supply.
The drain line is routed to the drain mast.
They drain off fuel overflow when the aircraft is on the ground. These drain valves
close when the engines are running to avoid any permanent leakage.
Distribution/Control System
General
Fuel transfer is accomplished by the:
main transfer system that transfers fuel from the left, center and right wing
tanks to the corresponding feeder tanks supplying the engine.
auxiliary transfer system that transfers fuel from the outboard wing tank to
the inboard wing tank of the right and left wings.
emergency transfer system that keeps fuel available in the lateral feeder
whose regulation valve is defective.
The fuel level in the feeder tanks is normally constant during the entire flight
and the main transfer system compensates for the fuel quantity used by the
engines.
Pressure switches in the fuel lines monitor the fuel pressure. If the fuel pressure
drops below 5.5 + 0.5 PSI, an amber XFR advisory light below the respective
transfer pump switch on the overhead panel illuminates. Possible causes of a
XFR light illumination are depletion of its respective wing tank fuel, leakage in
the transfer lines, fuel gelling or fuel contamination, transfer pump not powered
or failed, or a faulty pressure switch. The transfer pumps should not be allowed
to run dry.
Transfer Valves
The amount of fuel entering each feeder tank is regulated by a transfer valve on
the floor of the feeder tank. The transfer valve also functions as a check valve,
preventing fuel from draining by gravity from the feeder tank back into the center
wing or wing tanks in the event of transfer pump failure or fuel tank pressurization
system failure.
These valves are attached to the bottom plates of the feeder tanks.
A valve controls the opening and closing of the orifice allowing fuel to enter the
feeder tank.
Transfer Manifold
The transfer manifold in the compartment between the wheel wells is a block
manifold providing inter-communication of the three fuel systems. Two electrical
motor-operated intercommunication valves in the transfer manifold enable any
feeder tank to be supplied by a wing tank other than its corresponding wing tank.
This serves two purposes:
permits fuel balance management.
allows an adjacent transfer pump to supply a feeder tank whose transfer
pump has failed.
These intercom valves are controlled by the two XFR INTERCOM rotary knobs
on the overhead panel.
Fuel Control
Engine Fuel Supply System
Limitation Each engine fuel supply system includes one:
Engine fuel control Low Pressure (LP) booster pump assembled into a bell-shaped housing
computers must be
operative for takeoff.
supply manifold
pressure switch.
In addition, the No. 2 (center) Engine fuel supply system has a solenoid valve for
supplying an APU.
The booster pumps are activated by the BOOSTER switches on the overhead
panel. They are placed on before starting the corresponding engines and operate
during the entire flight. Primary A bus powers No. 1 (left) and No. 2 (center) Engine
booster pumps; Primary B bus powers No. 3 (right) Engine booster pump.
General
The capacitance-type Falcon 50EX 28 VDC fuel quantity system is divided into
separate fuel systems for each tank group: left wing and left feeder tanks, center
wing and center feeder tanks, and right wing and right feeder tanks. Each system
consists of:
one solid-state amplifier (rear of cabin)
one fuel quantity indicator (instrument panel)
capacitive probes (wing – one inboard and two outboard, center wing tank – one
upper and one lower, feeder tank – one each).
The fuel system is provided with an indicating system consisting of a gauging
system located in the wing tanks and in the feeder tanks.
Gauging information is displayed on EIED #2 in normal operation, or on EIED #1
or #3 if the display system configuration is modified.
Gauging information:
instantaneous fuel flow FF.
total quantity of fuel QTY (in “Ib”) contained in the tanks (wing tanks plus feeder
tanks), or in the feeder tanks only, by pressing TOTAL-REAR switch/light located
on the instrument panel center section.
total quantity of fuel used FU.
maintenance messages.
Low level warning is provided on master warning panel.
Gauging System
The gauging system is divided into three separate fuel measurement circuits (one
circuit for each tank group: LH lateral, center, RH lateral). Each circuit comprises
several capacity gauges and a static servo amplifier. Each amplifier is connected
to the EIED #2.
TOTAL-REAR switch/light on the instrument panel is used to display the quantity
of fuel contained in the fuel tanks or in the feeder tanks (cyan REAR display).
The fuel gauges are distributed as follows in the tanks:
wing tanks: for each wing, a gauge measures the fuel quantity in the inboard
section (between wing root and rib 3) and two gauges measure the fuel
quantity in the outboard section.
center wing: the fuel quantity is measured by two gauges, one in the lower
rear section (measurement for an almost empty tank), the other in the upper
front section (measurement for an almost full tank).
feeder tanks: each feeder tank is fitted with one gauge.
Fuel Flowmeters
The fuel flow is measured by the engine flowmeters. For each engine, the
measuring system is composed of a flowmeter connected to EDC for Engine 1,
Engine 2, Engine 3.
The EDCs generate the information for the EIEDs, and allow the fuel used and
the fuel remaining quantities to be displayed.
Preflight
During preflight, the following items are checked (See Preflight Inspection chapter Fuel Adjustment
for details): Limitation
If the type fuel specified in
fuel quantity. the specifications table in
fuel sumps verified closed and not leaking. the Limitations Section I of
the Falcon 50EX Airplane
L/R gravity fueling port caps are secure and no evidence of tampering. Flight Manual and used in
wing underside for fuel leaks or damage. the aircraft is changed or
if these fuels are mixed,
single point fueling panel for all switches and the fuel tank vent control are the appropriate adjustment
in the proper position and ensure that the door is closed and all five latches must be made at the fuel
are secure. computer in conformance
with instructions in the
approved TFE 731-40
Maintenance Manual.
Two motor-operated valves mounted in the top of the center wing tank control
the venting of all wing tanks. One motor-operated valve mounted in the top of the
center feeder tank controls the venting of all feeder tanks. These valves must be
open for either pressure (single point) or gravity refueling.
LO Level Refueling
Selected for a partial or a regulated maximum fuel level of 13,195 lbs. This
corresponds to full wing tanks, each side feeder tank filled to the low float or
regulation level (600 lbs), and the center feeder filled to 1,750 lbs as controlled
by an intermediate level float switch.
HI Level Refueling
NOTE: See Quick Reference for authorized fuel additives.
Selected for a maximum fuel level of 15,513 lbs. This corresponds to all wing
and feeder tanks full. It is recommended that, prior to a HI level refueling, the
LO level fill be selected to ensure proper functioning of the auto shutoff feature
and to maintain proper CG during refueling.
Fueling Procedures
CAUTIO
If auto shutoff test is not satisfactory, stop refueling and troubleshoot as
required.
Once the amount of fuel required is determined, the fuel truck is grounded,
then grounded to the aircraft, and finally the fueling nozzle is grounded to the
aircraft.
As soon as the fueling panel access door behind the right hand wing is opened, a
microswitch allows the fueling system to be powered directly from the Battery bus.
The aircraft batteries must be connected but the battery switches need not be
on. At the same time, the red STOP FUELING indicator light on the fueling panel
illuminates because the air vent valves are still closed. The amber FUELING
annunciator on the master warning panel in the cockpit illuminates if the aircraft FUELING
electrical system is powered. The amber FUELING light on the Warning Panel
illuminates for one or more of the following reasons:
fueling door not closed.
air vent valve not closed.
defueling valve not closed.
air vent valve control lever raised.
Gravity Refueling
Refueling can also be accomplished through a gravity, overwing system. Electrical
power (GPU or APU) is required to fuel in this manner in order to operate the
transfer pumps. A qualified crewmember or maintenance person should be in the
cockpit.
Refueling is accomplished through the gravity refueling port in the top surface of
each outboard wing tank. Fuel enters the outboard tank of the wing and flows to
the inboard tank through a flapper valve and interconnection ports.
From the inboard wing tank, fuel is pumped through the transfer manifold to the
side feeder tanks. The interconnect valves within the transfer manifold are opened
to allow fuel to reach the center wing tank and center feeder tank, completing
fuel distribution.
NOTE: If more than token quantities of fuel are loaded, aircraft electric
power must be on when gravity refueling. For protracted gravity
refueling operations, the batteries are insufficient for electrical
requirements. Either ground power or APU operation is required.
Someone should be in the cockpit during gravity refueling.
The aircraft can be partially or totally fueled by gravity. Connect the grounding
connector (one per wing) near to the filler port. Make sure that the tank-aircraft
and refueling nozzle-aircraft connections are obtained. The lifeline attachment
receptacles on each wing are used in conjunction with a special tool stowed in
the pressure refueling compartment.
Defueling
Defueling is normally accomplished using the single point pressure refueling
connection. Partial or total defueling of the wing tanks can be accomplished
using the defueling valve. By using transfer pumps, intercom valves, booster
pumps and crossfeed valves, any wing can be defueled.
The feeder tanks can be defueled using the same defueling valve. By using
the LP booster pumps and the crossfeed valves, a desired feeder tank or
combination of feeder tanks can be defueled. Defueling is through the pressure
fueling connector using boost pump pressure to pump into the truck.
The system includes an electrically-activated valve controlled by the DEFUELING
switch on the fueling panel. This valve connects the refueling manifold to the
crossfeed manifold between the crossfeed valves.
Defueling Procedures
Accomplish the proper grounding (tank-aircraft, coupling-aircraft) and turn on
external power. Open the refueling door. The red STOP FUELING light on the
refueling panel is illuminated.
Lift the vent valve handle to open the vent valves. Check that the STOP FUELING
light extinguishes and the green FUELING OK light illuminates. Connect the
defueling nozzle to the refueling coupling and turn the defueling switch to ON to
open the defueling valve.
Turn on the XFR Pump switches to activate the transfer pumps. Turn on the
BOOSTER switches to activate the LP booster pumps. Rotate the X FEED
rotary switches to open the crossfeed valves. Defuel the amount required. The
defueling system allows complete defueling with the exception of the unusable
portion of fuel.
Draining Procedures
There are three possible draining operations:
the separate drainage of any single fuel tank.
the simultaneous drainage of all the tanks.
draining of any combination of tanks.
Abnormal Procedures
The following section provides a brief discussion of what happens in the fuel
system during abnormal conditions. For a list of specific procedural steps in
abnormal conditions, please refer to your CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
If the wing tank level keeps decreasing a fuel leak is possible. To use the fuel
from the low tank before it all leaks out, open both XFR INTERCOM valves and
turn off the XFR PUMP associated with the two higher fuel tanks. Turn on the
XFR pump for the low tank.
When the fuel in the low tank is exhausted, turn on the XFR PUMP associated with
the two high tanks, and turn off the XFR PUMP associated with the empty tank.
Close both XFR INTERCOM valves. Manage the fuel system with crossfeeds.
CAUTIO
X FEED must not be used for level balancing, unless it is evidenced that
the asymmetry is not due to a fuel leakage.
Procedure One
Open the associated X FEED switch and turn the low feeder tank(s) boosters
off. This ensures the continuation of boosted fuel to the affected engine(s).
If the EMERG FUEL TRANSFER switch is incorporated, hold it toward the
affected side (L or R) until the associated feeder rises to 700 to 800 lbs. This
causes the transfer system to take its signal from the high (refueling) float switch
instead of the inoperative (frozen) regulation float switch.
If the feeder rises to 700 to 800 lbs, the LO FUEL light should go out, and the
EMERG FUEL TRANSFER switch released to the center position and the red
guard stowed.
The level should drop to a stabilized 600 lbs. If not, repeat procedure if necessary,
including managing the fuel system with the XFR INTERCOM switch.
If the EMERG FUEL TRANSFER switch is not incorporated, or the fuel level
does not rise, leave the low feeder tank(s) booster(s) OFF and the associated
X FEED switch open. Monitor the former low feeder tank level.
Procedure Three
NOTE: If all feeders are low and the EMERG FUEL TRANSFER switch
is not incorporated, an immediate landing may be required.
Open one of the X FEEDs to continue the flow of boosted fuel to the No. 2 Engine.
Turn off the No. 2 feeder booster pump. Activate the EMERG FUEL TRANSFER
switch to the side (L or R) of the open X FEED. Hold until the associated feeder
rises to 700 to 800 lbs, then release the EMERG FUEL TRANSFER switch to the
center position.
Monitor the low feeder tank levels.
Apply procedure to opposite side feeder if necessary. Manage the fuel system
with the XFR INTERCOM switches as required.
If the fuel level keeps increasing in the affected feeder tank, close the associated
transfer shutoff valve. Open or close the valve as required to keep the fuel level
in the normal range. If the fuel level is restored to normal in the affected feeder
tank, ON all three booster pumps, close both the X FEEDs and turn ON the XFR
PUMPS associated with the two normal level feeder tanks.
Data Summary
Fuel System
Power Source Primary A bus
Left and center booster pumps
Left and center fuel gauges
Primary B bus
Right booster pump
Right fuel gauge
Transfer intercom valves
Auxiliary C bus
Left and center transfer pumps
Left crossfeed valve
Auxiliary D bus
Right transfer pump
Right crossfeed valve
Distribution Left, center, right wing tanks
Left, center, right feeder tanks
Left, center, right engines
APU (center feeder tank)
Control Manual fuel transfer shutoff valves
Switches
XFR pump (left/center/right)
XFR INTERCOM (left/right)
BOOSTER pump (left/center/right)
X FEED (left/right)
TOTAL REAR fuel quantity indicator
(controls fuel quantity indications)
Monitor Fuel quantity indicators (left, center, right)
FUEL TEMP indicator
Total fuel used indicator
Fuel XFR lights (left, center, right)
Annunciators
FUEL 1, FUEL 2, FUEL 3 low fuel pressure
FUELING
LO FUEL
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic power for the Falcon 50EX is provided by two main hydraulic systems,
hereafter referred to as System 1 and System 2.
System 1 is powered by the No. 1 and No. 2 engine-driven hydraulic pumps and
supplies pressurized hydraulic fluid to the following units:
one barrel of each dual-barrel servo-actuators (see Flight Controls chapter)
"Arthur-Q" units (see Flight Controls chapter)
inboard slats (normal operation) (see Flight Controls chapter)
outboard slats (normal and automatic operation) (see Flight Controls chapter)
normal brakes (see Landing Gear and Brakes chapter)
thrust reverser (see Powerplant and Thrust Reversers chapter)
landing gear and landing gear doors (see Landing Gear and Brakes chapter).
NOTE: For Ground testing purposes, the above equipment can be
supplied by the standby pump.
System 2 is powered normally by the No. 3 Engine hydraulic pump and may be
powered by the standby electric pump. System 2 supplies pressurized hydraulic
fluid to the following units:
one barrel of each dual-barrel servo-actuators (see Flight Controls chapter)
flaps (see Flight Controls chapter)
airbrakes (see Flight Controls chapter)
outboard slats (see Flight Controls chapter)
nosewheel steering (see Landing Gear and Brakes chapter)
emergency brakes (see Landing Gear and Brakes chapter)
parking brakes (see Landing Gear and Brakes chapter).
NOTE: If the engine-driven hydraulic pump fails, the above components
are supplied in flight or on the ground by the standby pump.
HYD TK
PRESS
GROUND GROUND
CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR,
SUCTION SUCTION
BLEED VALVE ISOLATING BLEED VALVE
CHECK VALVES IN FLIGHT CHECK
VALVES PRESS DROP SWITCHES STBY VALVES
PUMP
SUPPLY
HYDR # 1 VALVE PRESS DROP SWITCHES
PUMP 2
GROUND
HYDR # 2
PUMP 3
HYDR # 1
PUMP 1 GROUND
CONNECTOR,
DELIVERY
SYSTEM 2 GROUND
ACCUMU CONNECTOR,
-LATOR DELIVERY
SYSTEM 1
ELEVATOR HYDR ST
ACCUMULATOR
SERVO ACTUATOR PUMP AUTO
ST PUMP
#2
OFF
RUDDER
STANDBY PUMP
SERVO ACTUATOR
PRESS SWITCHES
PRESS TRANSMITTERS
INBOARD SLATS AIRBRAKES
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Falcon 50EX
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System
Components
System 1 and System 2 hydraulic systems operate independently of each other
using MIL-H-5606 fluid. If the No. 3 engine-driven pump fails, System 2 incorporates Hydraulic System
Limitation
an electric standby hydraulic pump to power all components of System 2.
Hydraulic fluid approved for use
Both systems are similar and include all components required for storage, must conform to MIL-H-5606
filtering, pressurizing, and monitoring of the hydraulic fluid. specification (NATO codes H515
or H520).
System 1 and System 2 hydraulic components include the following:
reservoirs
engine-driven pumps
filters
pressure relief valves
accumulators
pressure transmitters
standby pump
ground service receptacles
control and indication.
Reservoirs
System 1 and System 2 reservoirs in the aft compartment supply hydraulic fluid
to their respective engine-driven pumps and receive system return fluid after
utilization. The reservoirs hold a capacity of 2.62 U.S. gallons at the full level and
are pressurized automatically with engine Low Pressure (LP) air through a pressure
reducing/regulating valve whenever the No. 1 and/or No. 2 Engine is operated.
The reservoir includes:
a sight glass on the side of the reservoir for visual check of the fluid level
a float valve and quantity transmitter for fluid level readings
filters for the filling port and for the supply to the pumps.
Additional components of the reservoirs include a pressurization unit that consists of:
one check valve to prevent the return of fluid/air into the air supply line
one pressure relief valve that prevents overpressure in the tank at 26.1 PSI
one vacuum valve set to prevent negative pressure in the tank at 0.38 PSI.
Normal tank pressurization is maintained at 21.3 PSI. If pressure drops below
16 PSI, a pressure switch in the upper section of the reservoir signals the
HYD TK PRESS annunciator to illuminate. Illumination of either annunciator
requires the crew to monitor the fluid quantity/pressure indicators for fluctuation
of system pressure. If pressure starts fluctuating, descend to an altitude below
20,000 ft. as soon as conditions permit to avoid cavitation of the engine-driven
pumps.
Engine-Driven Pumps
Each engine drives a self-regulating variable displacement pump that produces
3,000 PSI of pressure. The pumps draw fluid for distribution from their respective
system reservoirs and return bypass fluid to the reservoir inlets. The engine-driven
pumps for System 1 are mounted on the No. 1 and the No. 2 Engines.
The No. 3 Engine drives the pump for System 2.
Filters
In addition to the reservoir filters, each system has:
one High Pressure (HP) filter in each pump delivery line
one filter in the regulation return line of each pump.
Accumulators
System 1 and System 2 each include a nitrogen-charged accumulator downstream
of the engine-driven pumps. The accumulators provide surge dampening of the
hydraulic system and are preloaded with a charge of 1,470 PSI. The accumulators
include an inflating/charging valve (for servicing) and a pressure gauge graduated
in PSI.
Pressure Transmitters
The pressure transmitters for each system provide pressure information to
the EIED #3 (Engine Indicator Electronic Display) via EDC 1 (Engine Display
Computer) for system 1 and EDC 2 for system 2.
Standby Pump
System 2 incorporates an electric standby hydraulic pump to power all components
Standby Pump
of System 2 in the event of a failed No. 3 engine-driven pump. Limitation
Maximum altitude for standby
pump operation is 45,000 ft.
Switch position and system function for the standby pump are shown in
Table 16-1.
Standby Switch Aircraft Configuration Function
Position
ON or AUTO On the ground either If pressure drops below 1,500 PSI, standby
System 1 or System 2 pump maintains pressure between 1,500 PSI
and 2,150 PSI.
AUTO In flight System 2 only If airbrake control handle is set to position
other than AIRBRAKES 0, retracted, and
pressure in System 2 falls below 1,500 PSI,
standby pump maintains pressure between
1,500 PSI and 2,150 PSI until airbrakes are
retracted.
ON In flight System 2 only If pressure drops below 1,500 PSI, standby
pump maintains pressure between 1,500 PSI
and 2,150 PSI.
The System 2 ground service receptacle is on the right side of the aft fuselage
inside the No. 2 ground service access door. The ground receptacles are
provided to supply the aircraft with hydraulic power from a hydraulic mule (cart).
The receptacles are a self-sealing type and protected with dust covers.
HYDR #2
PUMP 3
ST PUMP
#2
HYD TK
PRESS
Depressurization of a Reservoir
If air pressure in a hydraulic reservoir drops below 16 PSI, the HYD TK PRESS
annunciator illuminates. If pressure begins to fluctuate on the control and indicator
HYD TK
PRESS
panel, descend to 20,000 ft. maximum as soon as conditions permit to prevent
pump cavitation.
Data Summary
Hydraulic System
Power Source Three engine-driven pumps
Primary A bus
Standby electric pump control
Left Main bus
Standby electric pump power
Primary A and B buses
Annunciator indication
Auxiliary C and D buses
Quantity indication
Pressure indication
Distribution System1
One barrel of the flight control servo-actuators
Pitch and roll "Arthur-Q" units
Inboard slats (normal operation)
Outboard slats (normal and automatic operation)
Normal brakes
Thrust reverser
Landing gear and landing gear doors
System 2
One barrel of the flight control servo-actuators
Flaps
Airbrakes
Outboard slats (standby and automatic operation)
Steering system
Emergency brakes
Parking brakes
Control Standby pump mode selector switch
Standby pump manual selector handle (ground use only)
Monitor Hydraulic System 1, EIED #3
Hydraulic System 2, EIED #3
Annunciators
HYDR #1 PUMP 1, HYDR #1 PUMP 2, HYDR #2 PUMP 3
HYD TK PRESS
ST PUMP #2
#2P BK
Gauges
Park brake accumulator pressure
Thrust reverser accumulator pressure
System accumulator pressure
Hydraulic fluid quantity sight glass
Protection Hydraulic system pressure relief valves
Tank pressure relief
Circuit Breakers (indication)
HYDR 1 and HYDR 2 quantity
STBY PUMP
General
Engine bleed air and electrical heating elements provide most of the ice and rain
protection available on the Falcon 50EX.
Engine hot bleed air is used to anti-ice the following:
wing leading edges slats
engine air intake leading edge
No. 2 (center) Engine S-duct.
Electrically powered heating elements provide anti-icing for the following:
pitot probes
static ports
Angle-Of-Attack (AOA) sensors
optional AOA probe
PT2/TT2 engine sensors
Total Air Temperature (TAT) probe.
In addition, the pilot and copilot windshield wipers are electrically-driven and the
cockpit windshields and windows are heated and defogged. The Falcon 50EX
also provides a windshield ice detection light. Each cabin window is defogged by
an individual desiccant squib system.
Jet Pump
Anti-Ice
LP Bleed
Aux
A
APU
WING ANTI-ICE
B B
17-7
Ice and Rain Protection
17-8
RH OUTBOARD TELESCOPING COUPLING
ISOLATION VALVE
S-DUCT ANTI-ICE
SYSTEM
HP2
BLEED AIR VALVE
PRESSURE PROBE
July 2010
Falcon 50EX
Ice and Rain Protection
General
Pressurized bleed air for anti-icing is supplied as follows:
Low Pressure (LP) and High Pressure (HP) bleed air supplied by No. 1 (left)
and No. 3 (right) Engines is used to prevent ice formation on the slats (wing
anti-icing).
HP bleed air from each engine is used to prevent ice formation in its own air
intake.
LP and HP bleed air prevent ice formation in the S-duct of the No. 2 (center)
Engine.
Components
Major components of bleed air systems include:
HP bleed air electric valves
Bleed Air System Computer (BASC)
Pressure probes
Temperature probes
Isolation electric valve
Pressure Probes
The pressure probes measures the pressures and send the data in the form of
an electric signal to the BASC.
A probe measures the pressure at the inlet of the wing
anti-icing duct.
A probe measures the pressure upstream of the S-duct
anti-icing system.
Temperature Probes
The temperature probes detect the temperature:
at the inlet of the cockpit air conditioning system
at the inlet of the S-duct anti-icing and cabin air conditioning systems
at the inlet of the wing anti-icing system
The temperatures are sent to the control channel of BASC and the monitoring
channel of the BASC.
System Operation
The BASC controls the position of the HP bleed air electric valves in order to
prevent overheat
equalize demand on each engine
supply sufficient anti-ice for wings and S-duct
supply sufficient air for Air Conditioning
In air conditioning mode alone, the deflection of the HP electric valves (0 to 90°)
is limited to 65° (mid-travel switch) to avoid jerks.
The BASC also provides closing of the corresponding HP electric valve when an
engine shuts down (N2 < 45%), full opening of the HP 1 (90°) and HP 3 electric
valves if the wing anti-icing is set to OVERRIDE, and full opening of the HP 2
electric valve (90°) if the Engine No. 2 anti-icing (S-duct) is set to OVERRIDE.
The BASC knows the pressure and temperature of the air sent to the S-duct
and to the wings. It also knows the total external temperature, the Mach, and
the external static pressure. It thus calculates the pressures to be regulated so
as to provide the required anti-icing power, plus a margin making allowance for
the accuracy of the sensors. However, if the calculation leads to pressures lower
than those required for the air conditioning (in case of high altitudes), the BASC
regulates the pressure required for the air conditioning.
To supply air to the cabin, the BASC seeks to regulate on the common system a
higher pressure than that of the cabin.
Temperature Probes
The temperature probes located at the outlet of the engines bleed air HP/LP
mixture and the temperature probes detecting the temperature of the systems
cause the illumination of BLEED OVHT warning light on the master warning
panel at the following values:
temperature higher than 310°C (590°F) Eng 1
temperature higher than 310°C (590°F) Eng 2
temperature higher than 310°C (590°F) Eng 3
temperature higher than 310°C (590°F) Cockpit Air Conditioning
temperature higher than 275°C (527°F) Wing Anti-ice
temperature higher than 310/275°C (590/527°F) S-Duct and Cabin Air
NOTE: 310°C (590°F) if the Engine No. 2 anti-icing is not in use,
275°C (527°F) if the anti-icing is in use.
General
NOTE: The anti-icing systems are preventative systems and are not Anti-Ice Systems
Limitation
designed for eliminating ice. As a consequence, the anti-icing should
The engine and wing anti-ice
be turned on in flight as soon as TAT drops below +10°C (+50°F) systems must not be used
in icing conditions or visible moisture. In addition, engine anti-icing with TAT in excess of +10°C
should be turned on for the same conditions on the ground. (50°F). The wing anti-ice
system must not be used
on the ground except for
The engine air intake anti-icing system is designed to avoid the formation of ice
maintenance checks. (With
on engine air intakes. The air intake anti-icing system of each engine is fully the aircraft on the ground,
independent; it is supplied with HP air bleed from the corresponding engine. this configuration can lead to
overheating and subsequent
Engine air intake anti-icing pressure regulating valve controls the supply of the
damage to the slats.)
anti-icing system for each engine air intake.
Engine No. 2 S-duct is anti-iced through an air system picked off from the
HP/LP bleed air system on Engine No. 2 side of bleed air isolation electric valve.
Anti-Ice Systems
The system is supplied through S-duct anti-icing valve. Limitation
Anti-icing of PT2/TT2 probes is effective through the anti-icing control of each Do not perform ground
engine. checks of the engine or
wing anti-ice system with
APU bleed switch On.
System Description
On each engine air intake anti-icing system, the corresponding anti-icing pressure
regulating valve provides for operation of the system and regulates the pressure
of the bleed air supply to 65 PSIG. The bleed air reaches the air intake annular
diffuser located inside the engine air intake leading edge box structure.
AIR CIRCULATION
ANTI-ICING ANTI-ICED ZONE
ENGINE 2
DISTRIBUTION
DUCT
When the ANTI-ICE - WINGS selector switch set to AUTO or O'RIDE position
Illumination of the green light indicates normal operation of the wing anti-ice
system.
Illumination of the amber light, after a 15 seconds time-delay, indicates loss
of anti-icing system efficiency or slats anti-icing system pressure less than
4 PSIG.
Amber light flashing indicates:
–– a Total Air Temperature (TAT) > 15°C (59°F) (risk of overheat)
–– after a 15 seconds time-delay, the detection of an anti-icing system
pressure
NOTE: Steady illumination overrides the flashing condition.
Electrical Anti-Icing
General
Various aircraft components are heated by electrical heating elements supplied
with 28 VDC power. Each of these systems are independently controlled with the
exception of the PT2/TT2 probe heating, that is controlled by the engine anti-ice
switches.
CENTER
WINDSHIELD
PILOT'S COPILOT'S
WINDSHIELD WINDSHIELD
LH AFT RH AFT
WINDOW WINDOW
When set to MAX, the switch increases total current through the pilot’s or
copilot’s windshield and decreases current in the center windshield.
This operation provides increased amperage for the pilot’s or copilot’s
windshield heating elements, thus faster heating of the windshield. The
pilot and copilot windshields are still thermostatically controlled at normal
temperatures.
The WINDSHIELD anti-icing switches should only be set to MAX in flight if
severe icing conditions exist. Both switches should be in the same operating
positions (NORM or MAX) to prevent uneven heating and possible cracking
of the center windshield.
Transfer Function
A transfer function is provided in the windshield heat system should one of the
following failures occur in the heating circuits:
open circuit or high resistance of the temperature probe
short circuit or low resistance of the temperature probe.
The regulator controlling this circuit automatically provides:
transfer of the heating regulation function to the other windshield heating
control regulator. Thus, system performance is not lost.
illumination of the amber XFR annunciator light in the WINDSHIELD zone on
the overhead panel.
Control
Heating of the cockpit side windows, pilot direct view (DV sliding window), copilot
DV window, aft right side window, and the aft left side window is controlled by the
WINDSHIELD SIDE switch to the right of the PILOT and COPILOT switches.
When the SIDE switch is set to OFF, the side windows (front and rear) are not
heated.
When the SIDE switch is set to ON, 28 VDC power is connected to a control
regulator for the sliding window and the right DV window and to a control regulator
for the right aft window. An additional regulator is installed for the left aft window
system if heated.
Control Regulators
Each control regulator receives temperature data from its temperature sensing
probe. Each regulator supplies electrical power to the winding of the corresponding
heating relay(s) for its respective windows.
The relay is energized and supplies 28 VDC power to the heating elements of the
applicable windows to increase the temperature. When the temperature probe
detects a temperature of 30°C (86°F), the regulator cuts off the power supply to
the heating elements of the windows.
After the window temperature drops, the regulator again energizes its respective
heating system.
Each regulator automatically cuts off the heating of the corresponding windows
in the event of any of the following failures:
open circuit or high resistance of the temperature probe equivalent to a detected
temperature of 60°C (140°F)
short circuit or low resistance of the temperature probe equivalent to a
detected temperature of -70°C (-94°F).
The side (DV and aft) window regulators are identical to the windshield regulators
except that they lack the transfer function. One independent regulator controls
the heating of the pilot DV (sliding) window and copilot DV window using a single
probe in the right DV window.
An identical independent regulator controls heating of the aft right window,
which has its own temperature probes. If the aft left window is also heated, its
characteristics are identical to the aft right window but it has its own regulator
connected to its own temperature probe.
If a configuration has both aft right and left window heat, the heating relays of the
right and left aft windows are in series. The aft windows are, therefore, heated
only if both regulators simultaneously command heating.
The side windows are not subject to icing because of their position to the air
flow, however, they must be heated to prevent mist from developing on the outer
surface of the windows (i.e., descent). The side windows are heated as soon as
the side window heat is switched on before taxi.
The heating power required for the side windows is lower than that required for
the front windshields. Electrical power for the regulator and heating elements of
the DV windows is provided by the Primary A bus; for the aft windows regulator(s)
and heating element(s), electrical power is supplied by the Auxiliary C bus. There
is no warning annunciator to indicate a failure or malfunction in the side windows
heating systems.
Preheat
If the airframe temperature is -15°C (5°F) or below, the cockpit side and aft
windows as well as the windshields must be preheated for 15 minutes prior to
taxiing from the ramp.
Control/Indicators
The PITOT - PILOT and PITOT - COPILOT switches control anti-icing for the
pitot/static system. The switches are in the PITOT area on the overhead panel.
L. PITOT
The PITOT - PILOT and PITOT - COPILOT switches must be switched on prior
to taking-off. The amber L PITOT and R PITOT warning annunciators should
R. PITOT extinguish when these switches are placed on.
When PITOT - PILOT and PITOT - COPILOT switches are off, the pitot and static
monitoring circuits sense no current and illuminate the L PITOT and R PITOT
annunciators.
Electrical power for the pilot’s pitot/ static system anti-icing is provided by Primary
A bus; power for the copilot’s pitot/static system anti-icing is provided by Auxiliary
D bus.
Miscellaneous
Windshield Wipers
The pilot and copilot windshields are equipped with an electric windshield wiper
system to provide clear visibility during takeoff, approach, and landing in rain or
snow. The wipers are parked in a recess below the windshields when not in use.
The recess avoids any accumulation of rain or snow on the wipers; in addition,
it is drained.
LH/RH WIPER
ARM ASSEMBLY
LH/RH
GEARBOX
LH/RH WIPER
MOTOR
LH/RH FLEXIBLE
DRIVE SHAFT
Windshield Defogging
Windshield defogging uses conditioned air tapped from the air conditioning
system behind the instrument panel at the pilot feet/glareshield distribution
boxes. Defogging air is blown through the glareshield gaspers.
A high/low control located at the base of the instrument panel directs the air to
the pilot/copilot feet, to the glareshield gaspers, or both simultaneously when set
to mid position.
Pilot feet air outlet distribution chamber enables the air to be directed to the pilot
feet, to the air gaspers, or both when the lever is in middle position. The high-low
control located at the base of the instrument panel enables air to be directed
to the pilot feet, to the air gaspers, or both simultaneously when the lever is in
middle position.
ANTI-MIST
VALVES
BOTTLES OF
SILICA GEL
Preflight
During the exterior preflight inspection, accomplish the following checks of the
ice and rain protection systems (refer to Preflight Inspection chapter).
Check that the left and right windshields are clean, in good condition, and have
no delamination or discoloration. Check that the wiper is in good condition and
in the park position.
Check the right and left wing leading edge slats condition.
Check the condition of the engine intake nacelles.
Ensure the wing ice inspection light(s) (if installed) are intact and in good condition.
Check the TAT probe, AOA sensor (if installed), PT2/TT2 probes, pitot probe and
static ports for heat.
Check for engine fan or spinner damage and verify that the PT2/TT2 probes are
intact.
Abnormal Procedures
The following section provides a brief discussion of what happens during
abnormal anti-ice operations. For a list of specific procedural steps, please refer
to your CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
L. PITOT
Pitot/Static Heat Inoperative
If the amber L PITOT or R PITOT annunciator illuminates, a left or right pitot heat
R. PITOT or static heating element failure is indicated. Avoid or leave icing conditions as
soon as possible.
Data Summaries
Engine Anti-Ice
Power Source HP bleed air intakes
HP and LP bleed air (Engine No. 2 S-duct)
Primary A bus (Engines 1/2)
Primary B bus (Engine 3)
Distribution Engines 1/3:
Nacelles
Engine 2:
S-duct inlet
S-duct
All engine PT2/TT2 sensors (electrically heated)
Control Switches
ENG 1, ENG 2, ENG 3 anti-ice
HP 1, HP 2, HP 3
Isolation valve
Monitor ENG 1, ENG 2, ENG 3 amber/green anti-ice lights
ITT gauges
TAT indicator
BLEED OVHT annunciators
Protection Circuit Breakers
ENGINE 1
ENGINE 2
ENGINE 3
Windshield Anti-Ice
Power Source LH Main DC bus, RH main DC bus
Primary A and auxiliary D buses
Auxiliary C bus (side windows)
Distribution Pilot, copilot, center windshields
Pilot DV (sliding) window
Copilot DV (non-sliding) window
Aft right window
Aft left window
Control PILOT windshield switch (OFF, NORM, MAX)
Pilot windshield
Left center windshield
COPILOT windshield switch (OFF, NORM, MAX)
Copilot windshield
Right center windshield
SIDE windshield switch (OFF, ON)
Sliding window
Right DV window
Right aft window
Left aft window
Monitor XFR Windshield light
Protection Circuit Breakers
WSHLD FRONT LH
WSHLD FRONT RH
DV WINDOW
AFT SIDE WINDOW
Windshield current limiters
Windshield Wipers
Power Source Primary – A bus
Auxiliary – D bus
Distribution Pilot windshield
Copilot windshield
Control PILOT WIPER switch
COPILOT WIPER switch
(ON, OFF, PARK positions for both)
Protection Circuit Breakers
WIPER LH
WIPER RH
General
The landing gear system on the Falcon 50EX is a standard tricycle design
electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated. The Main Landing Gear (MLG)
utilizes dual wheels and the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) uses a steerable dual
wheel with chined tires for water and slush deflection.
An emergency (hydraulic) landing gear extension system and a manual (freefall)
landing gear extension system are available.
The brake system has multiple disc brakes on the MLG wheels. Two systems,
No. 1 and No. 2, are selected electrically, controlled mechanically, and actuated
hydraulically with the associated No. 1 or No. 2 hydraulic systems. An anti-skid
system provides maximum braking efficiency on all runway surfaces.
L/G RETRACTION
LINE
L/G CONTROL MAIN L/G
AIR
CIRCUIT CARD MANUAL
BRAKE UNLOCKING
FLAPS
UP
0 MAIN L/G
L/G CONTROL L/G EXTENSION LINE MANUAL
SELECTOR UNLOCKING
B DN
48 20
SOLENOID VALVE
SLATS NOSE L/G MANUAL
B MOVING NOSE L/G UNLOCKING ON AFT
U RH MAIN L/G UPLATCH BOX LEFT SIDE OF PEDESTAL
S LANDING GEAR UPLATCH BOX
TEST
LH NOSE RH
DOOR CONTROL
EMER-GEAR PULL
SOLENOID VALVE
LH MAIN L/G
UPLATCH BOX NOSE GEAR
L/G ACTUATOR
INDIC
MAIN L/G ACTUATING CYLINDERS
A
SYSTEM TO MANUAL
PRESSURE CONTROL
TELEFORCE CABLE MICROSWITCH
TO RETRACTION
RETURN BRAKING MAIN DOOR
PRESSURE SYSTEM LH MAIN
ACTUATING DOOR UPLATCH
CYLINDERS
NORMAL/EMERGENCY
SELECTOR
(IN NORMAL RH MAIN
PRESSURE POSITION) DOOR
UPLATCH
RETURN
L/G RETRACTION
LINE
L/G CONTROL MAIN L/G
AIR
CIRCUIT CARD MANUAL
BRAKE UNLOCKING
FLAPS
UP
0 MAIN L/G
L/G CONTROL L/G EXTENSION LINE MANUAL
SELECTOR UNLOCKING
B DN
48 20
SOLENOID VALVE
SLATS NOSE L/G MANUAL
B MOVING
NOSE L/G UNLOCKING ON AFT
U UPLATCH BOX LEFT SIDE OF PEDESTAL
RH MAIN L/G
S LANDING GEAR UPLATCH BOX
TEST
LH NOSE RH
DOOR CONTROL
EMER-GEAR PULL
SOLENOID VALVE
LH MAIN L/G
UPLATCH BOX NOSE GEAR
L/G ACTUATOR
INDIC
MAIN L/G ACTUATING CYLINDERS
A
B DOOR OPENING LINE
L/G
U CONTROL
S
NOSE L/G
TELESCOPIC
BAR
SYSTEM
PRESSURE
TO MANUAL
TELEFORCE CABLE CONTROL
MICROSWITCH
TO RETRACTION
RETURN BRAKING
PRESSURE MAIN DOOR LH MAIN
SYSTEM ACTUATING DOOR UPLATCH
CYLINDERS
NORMAL/EMERGENCY
SELECTOR
(IN EMERGENCY RH MAIN
PRESSURE POSITION) DOOR
UPLATCH
RETURN
Wheel Brake/Anti-Skid
System
PEDALS FOR NORMAL-EMERGENCY BRAKING MODES
PILOT COPILOT
PARKING/EMERGENCY
BRAKE BRAKE HANDLE
DISTRIBUTOR
SYSTEM
RETURN
PARK UNLOCK PUSH BRAKE
PRESSURE WHEN
LANDING GEAR CONTROL
IS RETRACTED
ACCUMULATOR
PARK BRAKE FOR PARKING MODE
NORMAL (#1) OF BRAKE APPLICATION
BRAKING DISTRIBUTOR
SECTION
SERVO B FLASHER
SERVO UNIT
VALVE VALVE
GEAR CONTROL #2P.BK
LEVER SWITCH
B
ANTI-SKID
B ANTI- SYSTEM
U SKID
S
General
The Falcon 50EX landing gear system is electrically controlled and hydraulically
operated, and includes dual-wheel NLG and MLG. When retracted, the NLG is
enclosed by mechanically actuated and linked doors; the MLG is enclosed by
hydraulically actuated doors. The landing gear is normally actuated by hydraulic
pressure from hydraulic System 1 (see Hydraulic System chapter for details). In
the event of electrical and/or hydraulic problems with the landing gear, emergency
extension modes are available.
Ground/Flight Relays
These relays, controlled by proximity detectors, are energized when the shock
struts are extended.
Operation
Aircraft circuits are started up when the ground connection circuit is closed by
the ground/flight relays which are energized or de-energized depending on the
position of the corresponding proximity detector.
Operation is as follows:
When the NLG shock strut is compressed, relays are inactive and permit
completion of circuits for the following equipment/circuits:
braking
Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
No. 2 (center) failure
on-ground starting
BASC
EIED
steering (relay inactive).
When the MLG shock struts are compressed, relays are inactive and complete
the circuits for the following equipment/circuits:
battery cooling fans
APU GROUND/FLIGHT relay
front fan control relay
relays controlling on-board digital clocks
EDC
DAU
takeoff warning printed circuit
GROUND/FLIGHT relay for the thrust reverser
LANDING GEAR
UPLOCK UNIT ACTUATING CYLINDER
DOOR
UPLOCK
UNIT
LANDING
GEAR LEG
UPLOCK DOOR ACTUATOR
ROLLER
LINK
BRAKE
GEAR DOOR UNIT
WHEEL
LINKED
DOOR
MLG Doors
The MLG door assembly covers the landing gear well when the landing gear is
retracted; it is comprised of two sections. The outboard section of the door is
hinged on its outboard end to the wing structure; it is secured to the strut main
body by means of an adjustable link that actuates the door during retraction and
extension.
The inboard section of the MLG door is hinged on the fuselage and is actuated
directly by a hydraulic door actuator on the door front side. A latch box holds this
door closed after the landing gear is extended or retracted.
MLG Uplock
The MLG uplock assemblies retain the main gear in the up position. During the
landing gear retraction cycle, a roller engages the latch, and lock the gear in the
up position.
When the landing gear extension cycle begins, the uplock cylinder releases the
latch from the uplock roller. In the event of hydraulic system pressure loss, the
uplock mechanism is unlocked manually by pulling a handle connected to a
teleforce cable.
MLG Operation
The MLG is extended and retracted by two cylinder assemblies through the
movement of the landing gear control handle on the forward instrument panel.
When the landing gear control is placed in the UP position, the doors then unlock
and open. Once the doors are sensed open, main hydraulic pressure is applied
to the gear up ports of the actuating cylinders to retract the MLG. The landing
gear down ports of the actuating cylinders are connected to the hydraulic return
line.
As the landing gear is driven to its upper limit, it actuates the link roller of the
uplock mechanism, allowing the rollers to latch the landing gear in the retracted
position. The uplock switch located on the assembly is sensed and the doors are
commanded to close. Hydraulic pressure closes the MLG doors.
Once the doors are closed, the retraction sequence is ended.
Placing the landing gear control lever DOWN electrically positions the selector
valve so that the fluid trapped on the retract side of the uplock cylinders is
released to return.
The door latch boxes open and the actuating cylinders open the inboard doors to
their stops. The sensors of the door actuating cylinders sense that the doors are
opened, the “landing gear extension” line is then pressurized.
The uplatch boxes open and release the landing gear; the actuating cylinders
control the extension of the landing gear. When all gear are down, the doors are
commanded to close. Once the door actuating cylinders sense that the doors are
closed and locked, the sequence ends.
NOSE LANDING
GEAR UPLOCK ACTUATING
UNIT CYLINDER
UPPER AFT
NLG DOOR
TELESCOPIC ADJUSTABLE
LOCKING LINKS
RH LATERAL DOOR STRUT
NOSE
GEAR
LEG
CONTROL LINKAGE
UPLOCK
ROLLER
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
LOWER AFT
NLG DOOR
LATERAL
DOORS
LATERAL DOOR
DRIVE ROLLER
NLG Doors
Four doors enclose the nose wheel well when the landing gear assembly is
retracted. Two forward doors (lateral doors) are hinged to the aircraft structure
and open to either side of the gear. The aft wheel well doors are connected to the
outer body assembly of the NLG assembly and attached by adjustable linkage.
The doors open and close as the landing gear assembly is extended or retracted
and are dependent upon the position of the landing gear strut. Actuation of the
doors is accomplished by push rods and bellcranks linked to the outer body
assembly and the aircraft structure.
NLG Uplock
The NLG uplock assembly is of the same construction and operation as the MLG
uplock assembly, except is smaller in size.
Illumination of a red MLG light indicates that the inboard landing gear door is not
closed and locked during extension or retraction. At the end of the sequence,
the light extinguishes. Illumination of the red NLG light indicates that the NLG is
neither uplatched nor downlatched.
Illumination of the green light for a MLG or the NLG indicates that the associated
gear is down and locked.
Emergency Operation
Emergency landing gear extension is accomplished through one of two systems:
an emergency (hydraulic) system or a manual (freefall) release system.
The emergency hydraulic extension system, consisting of an
EMERG-GEAR:PULL handle and a normal/emergency gear extension control
valve (selector), is provided for extending the landing gear when the normal
control is inoperative. The system is actuated by the EMERG-GEAR:PULL
handle located below the normal landing gear handle, and connected through a
push-pull cable to the emergency gear extension control valve.
A microswitch on the selector disables the normal sequence electrical circuit.
Hydraulic pressure from System No. 1 is applied to the emergency side of the
shuttle valves, which directly applies pressure to the landing gear extension and
door opening hydraulic lines and allows retract fluid to return to the reservoir.
There is no sequencing, and the gear and doors move at the same time. Guide
ramps on the doors allow tire and door contact and prevent jamming.
Brake System
General
Four multiple disc brake assemblies on the Falcon 50EX (i.e., one on each of
the wheels of the MLG) are independently actuated by the normal (No. 1) or the
emergency (No. 2) braking systems. The parking brake, also referred to as an
emergency brake system, simultaneously actuates all four braking assemblies.
On gear retraction, an auxiliary system actuates all four brake assemblies using
the active brake system.
ROTOR DISKS
BRAKE
ASSEMBLY
STATOR DISKS
Braking Distributor
A braking distributor transmits to the braking lines a pressure modulated by the
compression of the brake pedal control push-rods. The control push rods are
actuated either by the pressure of the pedals or by the retraction pressure of the
landing gear (automatic braking upon landing gear retraction).
Hydraulic system No. 1 pressure is supplied to the distributor through a normally
open brake selector valve. Pressure for system No. 2 is supplied to the distributor
through the emergency brake selector valve, which is normally closed.
BRAKE Selector
The BRAKE selector switch is a three-position selector to the left of the hydraulic
panel. The selector has a beveled shape; the upper surface is colored red and
the lower surface is colored green.
Parking/Emergency Brake
NOTE: Whenever the EMERG-GEAR:PULL handle or the manual uplock
releases have been used, the normal gear selector should be
positioned to the “DOWN” position to provide anti-skid system
operation, if normal braking is available.
The parking brake system is used in two ways: To provide main wheel emergency
braking and to provide main wheel braking when the aircraft is parked.
Hydraulic System No. 2 provides the hydraulic pressure to the parking brake
system through an accumulator. The accumulator provides pressure to operate
the main wheel brakes with the parking brake handle when both hydraulic
systems have failed or when all engines are shut down.
The parking brake is controlled by the PARK BRAKE handle on the center of
the glareshield. The handle has two detents; pulling it to the first stop locks the
handle in the PARK position and the red UNLOCK PUSH button pops out of the
handle. Pressure applied to the brakes at this position is approximately 390 PSI.
The second detented position is at the end of travel of the handle; it is used for
maximum braking and supplies approximately 1,600 PSI of hydraulic pressure to
the brakes. To return the handle to the first stop or the full in position, first press
the UNLOCK PUSH button.
Anti-Skid System
The anti-skid system prevents wheels from skidding by limiting the hydraulic
pressure applied to the brakes by the hydraulic brake system. Maximum braking
efficiency is obtained when both wheels are in a slight skid or at maximum rate
of deceleration short of skidding. The anti-skid is operative only if the braking
selector is set to #1 - ON, and the landing gear handle is down.
The system electronically controls two servo valves to continuously vary braking
pressure in response to wheel rotation. There are separate anti-skid systems
on the left and right MLG wheels, powered electrically by the Primary B bus.
Each MLG wheel utilizes a tachometer generator that provides wheel speed
information to the electronic control amplifier.
Servo Valve
The servo valves modulate the braking pressure from the hydraulic distributor as
a function of the electrical signals delivered by the control amplifier.
Anti-Skid Operation
The anti-skid system provides fully modulated braking for the main wheels. The
system consists of tachometer generators (one per wheel) and a signal-receiving
control amplifier. The amplifier interprets electrical signals from the tachometer
generators and sends corresponding signals to the servo valves which hold or
reduce brake pressure proportionally.
When the gear selector lever is UP, the anti-skid system is deactivated. It is
energized when the NLG strut is compressed, wheel speed sensors exceed
20 Kts, the brake selector is set for anti-skid operation, and the landing gear
selector is DOWN. The tachometer generator mounted on each MLG wheel
senses the beginning of a skid. Through signals provided to the servo valve on
each MLG, braking is modulated to prevent MLG wheel skidding.
Power for the system is from the Primary B bus, supplied to the electronic control
amplifier through the braking selector switch on the center instrument panel. A
proximity switch on the NLG provides a ground/flight signal to the control amplifier.
When the control amplifier receives an inflight signal, it causes the servo valves
to close.
BUS C FLIGHT/GROUND
NOSE NOSE LANDING
WHL GEAR SIGNAL
CONTROL WHEEL
PUSH TO ACTIVATE
NOSE GEAR
SHOCK
ABSORBER ROD
RECOPY
POTENTIOMETER
MECHANICALLY
OPERATED
CONTROL VALVE
L/G DWN L/G UP
RETURN FILTER
TO SYSTEM 2
RESERVOIR #2 SYSTEM
PRESSURE
CONTROL SIGNAL
RETURN
OPEN IN LANDING TO SYSTEM
GEAR DOWN POSITION
STEERING ELECTRO-DISTRIBUTOR
CLOSES WHEN: CONTROL WHEEL
RELEASED, AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
OR FAULT IN NOSEWHEEL
STEERING SYSTEM.
Components
The electrically controlled and hydraulically operated nose wheel steering system
receives electrical power from the Auxiliary C bus and hydraulic power from the
No. 2 hydraulic system. It consists of the following components:
steering handwheel
control potentiometer
wheel position potentiometer
control amplifier
electro-distributor (solenoid valve)
mechanically operated valve
hydraulic servo system
steering cylinder.
The handwheel turns 120° left or right of center. The first 60° of handwheel
movement in either direction results in 6° of nose wheel deflection. The
subsequent 60° of handwheel deflection (full 120° travel) results in 60° of nose
wheel deflection in the selected direction. The handwheel is depressed against a
spring to initiate operation and, when released, returns to the up position.
A pair of potentiometers controls steering when the control wheel on the left side
of the cockpit is pressed and rotated. The potentiometer on the control wheel
senses the angular position of the steering wheel; the second potentiometer,
on the landing gear strut, senses the deflection of the wheel assembly. The
potentiometers provide inputs to a control amplifier.
The control amplifier compares the steering wheel position signal to the signal
from the wheel assembly and delivers a signal to the servo valve to command
the wheel to deflect according to the steering control commands.
The No. 2 hydraulic system pressure is initially supplied through an
electro-distributor (solenoid) valve that opens when it is receiving Auxiliary C bus
power, when the steering wheel is pressed and when the nose shock absorber is
compressed. Closing of this valve ports the hydraulic fluid to return.
Preflight
During the exterior preflight inspection, accomplish the following checks of the
landing gear and brake system (see Preflight Inspection chapter for details):
1. Conduct visual inspection of NLG assembly for fluid leaks, door condition,
and security, tire wear, NLG wheelwell condition, strut extension, and tire
pressure.
2. Check MLG and doors for general security, fluid leaks, strut extension, brake
condition, and MLG tire pressure.
During the cockpit preflight inspection, test the landing gear annunciators and
aural warning with the landing gear TEST button on the landing gear control
panel. Test the anti-skid annunciators with the anti-skid test button on the
hydraulic systems panel.
Check that the landing gear control handle is down; check for three green “Gear
Down” lights.
Servicing
Inflation
Inflation pressure for the nose wheel tires is
135 PSI at 20°C (68°F) and below
149 PSI at 50°C (122°F).
Inflation pressure for the main wheel tires (weight on wheels) is
204 PSI at 20°C (68°F) and below
224 PSI at 50°C (122°F).
The landing gear struts are filled with MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid and inflated
with nitrogen. See Maintenance Manual for information on landing gear strut
extension.
Abnormal Procedures
The following is a brief discussion of various abnormal and emergency procedures
for the landing gear systems. For a list of specific procedural steps, please refer
to your CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Data Summaries
Anti-Skid System
Power Source Primary B bus
Hydraulic System 1
Distribution No. 1 Brake system
Control Brake selector switch
Normal gear control handle
Nose gear ground/light switch
Anti-skid test button
Monitor L/R Brake pressure lights
Protection Circuit breaker
ANTI-SKID
Hydraulic pressure relief valves
Emergency Equipment
Emergency equipment on the aircraft includes safety equipment, fire extinguishers
(see Fire Protection chapter), life jackets, and life rafts.
Safety Equipment
The following items of safety equipment are provided as a standard option:
Axe (most aircraft)
Fire Extinguishers
Two hand-operated fire extinguishers are provided:
One CO2 extinguisher behind the copilot seat
Overwater Equipment
Life vests may be stored under each seat in the cabin, in drawers and storage
spaces behind the divan (if installed). Pilot and copilot life vests are under each
seat and a vest for a third crew member is stored in the center aisle drawer.
INFLATING
WHISTLE MOUTH-PIECE
LOCATING
LAMP
CO2 BOTTLE (FOR
INFLATING VEST)
BATTERY
STRAPS
INFLATING
PULL BALL
Warning Systems
AUTO
OIL 1 OIL 2 OIL 3 ENG 2 FAIL Q. UNIT
TEST LIGHTS SLAT
NOSE FAN
FUELING LO FUEL CABIN DOORS
FAIL
Operation
The audio warning system alerts the crew to configuration anomalies or
indicates certain operational conditions. The audio warnings are produced by
an audio warning unit. The audio warning unit receives failure information from
the different systems and sends out specific audio signals corresponding to the
different types of failures.
The GEAR voice warning can be triggered alone, under the same condition and
within the following configuration:
flaps position ≥ 48°.
Some audio warnings are tested by depressing the Audio Test pushbuttons on
the center pedestal.
VMO/MMO - Operational test of the respective audio warning given by the air data
computer for an overspeed condition - continuous variable frequency sound.
CAB - Activation of the respective audio warning with illumination of the
CABIN annunciator on the Master Warning Panel. Silence using the HORN SIL
pushbutton.
Stall 1 or 2 - Activation of the respective audio warning with illumination of the
IGN lights on the overhead panel and outboard slat extension. This test is active
only when aircraft is on the ground.
Fire - The audio warning for the fire panel is tested by moving the TEST FIRE
switch to activate the fire audio warning along with illumination of all the red lights
on the fire panel if the detection systems are operative.
Announcement Condition
Penetration of GPWS Mode 2 - Excessive closure rate envelope
TERRAIN, TERRAIN*
(-901 and -903 Units Only)
*These advisories are repeated no more than three times at 4-second intervals unless the
condition is corrected.
Table 19-1: Voice Advisory Vocabularies
AUTO
OIL 1 OIL 2 OIL 3 ENG 2 FAIL Q. UNIT
TEST LIGHTS SLAT
NOSE FAN
FUELING LO FUEL CABIN DOORS
FAIL
Illumination of the amber AP TRIM FAIL annunciator indicates the automatic pilot
AP TRIM trim coupler has failed.
FAIL
The APU BLEED annunciator illuminates when the air bleed valve is not closed with
one of the following conditions:
APU BLEED
BLEED button set to OFF, BLEED button set to ON and throttle lever ≥ 54°.
Illumination of the APU GEN annunciator indicates the APU generator is not
connected to the system.
APU GEN
The amber AUTO SLAT annunciator illuminates with aircraft airspeed greater than
AUTO 280 Kts and autoslat system not disarmed (possible untimely slat extension).
SLAT
Untimely extension of slats at IAS greater than 280 Kts.
A steady BLEED OVHT annunciator indicates overheat in one of the engine bleed
air lines (above 300°C (572°F)). As the HP switches are sequentially turned off,
BLEED a flashing annunciator indicates the engine associated with the overheated bleed
OVHT air line. HP2 associated with engine No. 2, HP3 with engine No. 3, and HP1 with
engine No. 1. The annunciator extinguishes for a bleed air temperature decreasing
below 265°C (510°F).
Illumination of the BRAKE ACCU annunciator indicates Parking Brake pressure is
BRAKE less than 1,200 PSI.
ACCU
Illumination of the amber BUS TIED annunciator indicates the main bus relays in
the tied position.
BUS TIED
The red CABIN annunciator illuminates and the warning horn sounds if the cabin
pressure altitude is greater than 10,000 ft.
CABIN
(Illumination of indicator light together with CABIN voice warning)
The red ENG 2 FAIL light illuminates any time the inlet door microswitch is open.
The ENG 2 FAIL light illuminates on the ground when the No. 2 throttle control lever
ENG 2 FAIL
is greater than 84° FCU and the No. 2 engine power is not more than 85% N1.
The FLAP ASYM annunciator illuminates and the FLAP CONTROL CB trips when
an asymmetric condition is detected between the left and right wing flaps. When
FLAP ASYM the asymmetry circuits activate, the FLAP CONTROL CB automatically trips, which
stops further flap movement. Do not attempt to reset the FLAP CONTROL CB in
flight.
The amber FUEL 1 annunciator illuminates when the pressure drop in LP fuel
system 1.
FUEL 1
The amber FUEL 2 annunciator illuminates when the pressure drop in LP fuel
system 2.
FUEL 2
The amber FUEL 3 annunciator illuminates when the pressure drop in LP fuel
system 3.
FUEL 3
The amber FUELING annunciator illuminates if: one of the three vent valves is not
fully closed; gravity fueling switch is not in the OFF position; defueling valve is not
FUELING
closed; pressure refueling access door is open; or the D bus is not powered.
Illumination of the red HOT BAT annunciator indicates either or both batteries have
an internal temperature of 150°F or more. This light is in parallel with the red (HOT)
HOT BAT
light on the battery temperature gauge.
Illumination of the amber HYDR #1 PUMP 1 annunciator indicates that the pressure
HYDR #1 < 1,500 PSI in hydraulic system 1.
PUMP 1
Illumination of the amber HYDR #1 PUMP 2 annunciator indicates that the pressure
HYDR #1 < 1,500 PSI in hydraulic system 2.
PUMP 2
Illumination of the amber HYDR #1 PUMP 3 annunciator indicates that the pressure
HYDR #2 < 1,500 PSI in hydraulic system 3.
PUMP 3
Illumination of the L PITOT annunciator indicates that the electrical current flow to
the associated left pitot or static port heating elements is incorrect.
L. PITOT
Illumination of the amber LO FUEL annunciator indicates that the fuel level in any
feeder tank is less than 300 lbs for a time duration of at least 15 seconds. The
LO FUEL
annunciator will extinguish when the fuel levels in the three feeder tanks are above
300 lbs.
Illumination of the amber MISTRIM annunciator indicates that the horizontal
stabilizer position does not agree with the position commanded by the autopilot.
MISTRIM
Illumination of the amber NOSE FAN FAIL annunciator indicates that the failure of
NOSE FAN nose cone fan.
FAIL
Illumination of the red OIL 2 annunciator indicates that the oil pressure of the engine
2 has dropped below 50 PSI for each engine.
OIL 2
Illumination of the red OIL 3 annunciator indicates that the oil pressure of the engine
3 has dropped below 50 PSI for each engine.
OIL 3
Illumination of the amber Q UNIT annunciator indicates that the failure or abnormal
position of one of the two ARTHUR actuators.
Q. UNIT
Illumination of the R PITOT annunciator indicates that the electrical current flow to
the associated right pitot or static port heating elements is incorrect.
R. PITOT
Illumination of the red REV UNLOCK annunciator indicates that the anomaly in
REV deployment or retraction sequences. Untimely unlocking or untimely unlocking
UNLOCK hydraulic pressure (in flight only).
Illumination of the amber ST PUMP #2 annunciator indicates that the operating time
ST PUMP of electric pump during the recirculation greater than 60 seconds.
#2
If A/C configuration is not correct upon takeoff, warning panel “T/O CONFIG” red
light illuminates and the “NO TAKE OFF” voice warning is triggered.
The A/C takeoff configuration is not correct if one of the following conditions is
present:
– flaps position angle ≥ 22°,
– airbrakes not retracted,
– HS position angle outside the authorized range at takeoff (- 3° to - 7°),
T/O – slats retracted,
CONFIG
– parking brake engaged and/or residual pressure in wheel brake greater than
135 PSI,
– autopilot engaged.
The warning can only be triggered within the following configuration:
– A/C on the ground,
– at least one throttle lever set to a position greater than 84°.
NOTE: This warning cannot be silenced.
PRESSURE
GAUGE
PILOT
SUPPLY
COPILOT
SUPPLY
AIR VENT
(OVER PRESS RELIEF)
FILLING INLET
BOTTLE
TO PASSENGER
OXYGEN MASKS
PRESSURE REDUCING LOW PRESSURE
VALVE
HIGH PRESSURE
Oxygen System
Oxygen is available to the crew anytime on demand and is available to the
Oxygen Limitation
passengers either manually through cockpit selection or automatically on cabin
When the aircraft altitude
depressurization.
is above 40,000 ft., one
The oxygen system is designed to meet requirements for oxygen for either pilot must wear his oxygen
emergency descent in case of a loss of pressurization or in case of smoke in the mask.
cabin. The system permits oxygen to be used for therapeutic purposes.
Components
The oxygen system consists of:
oxygen bottle
entryway pressure gauge
shutoff valve
right console pressure gauge
filler inlet
frangible disc
pressure reducing valve
two pilot masks (EROS)
pilot mask boxes
passenger oxygen controller unit
passenger mask boxes
passenger masks
optional therapeutic masks and outlets.
The bottle is serviced to a pressure of 1,850 PSI at 21°C (70°F). The pressure
gauge includes a circular dial graduated from 0 to 150 bar on the white scale and
from 0 to 2,000 PSI on the green scale.
Shutoff Valve
Shutoff valve access is in the cabin door entryway. The shutoff valve, mounted
on the bottle, shuts off the supply of oxygen to all systems. The valve is not
accessible in flight.
Crew Masks
The crew system consists of two EROS masks inside their associated
pilot/copilot mask boxes and the connecting lines from the pressure reducing
valve. The mask boxes are on the aft end of the left and right consoles.
Oxygen supply and mask microphone connections are provided in the bottom
of the mask boxes. An opening in the mask box doors allows a portion of the
face of the mask to protrude from the box. Two red tabs provide a means for the
crew to grasp the mask and remove it from the box; this simultaneously inflates
the harness for quick donning. After the mask is donned and the red tabs are
released, the inflated harness deflates.
Selector
The four-position selector has CLOSED, OVERRIDE, NORMAL, and FIRST
AID positions. The controller functions in accordance with selector positions as
follows.
CLOSED - In the CLOSED position, oxygen is available to the crew only. The
controller valves are closed and the passenger masks cannot automatically
deploy, nor is oxygen available in the passenger distribution system.
OVERRIDE - In the OVERRIDE position, full distribution system pressure
(70 PSI) is available to the mask deployment actuators and flow regulators. The
passenger masks deploy and oxygen is available at each mask.
NORMAL - In the NORMAL position, the controller supplies oxygen to the
passenger lines if the cabin altitude is above 11,500 ft. (10,500 ft. in early
airplanes). The controller provides full system pressure (70 PSI) if the cabin
altitude is above 18,250 ft. The masks deploy and oxygen is available at each
mask.
If the cabin altitude is below 18,250 ft., the controller provides an initial surge of
pressure at 70 PSI and then supplies oxygen at reduced pressure (27.5 PSI).
The masks deploy and oxygen is available at reduced flow rates at each mask. If
the masks are already deployed and in use, pressure is reduced to 27.5 PSI by
the controller when the airplane descends below 18,250 ft. cabin altitude.
FIRST AID - In the FIRST AID position, the controller supplies oxygen to the
passenger distribution system at reduced pressure (27.5 PSI). The masks do not
deploy. Any passenger mask may manually be deployed and oxygen is available
at that mask for therapeutic uses. If optional therapeutic outlets and masks are
incorporated, the masks may be connected and used for therapeutic reasons.
RESET Button
CAUTIO
Do not press RESET button when the system is functioning since bleeding
the control chamber immediately stops oxygen flow.
The RESET button must be pushed to allow the masks to be stowed if they have
been deployed. When the RESET button is pushed, oxygen pressure within
the passenger oxygen control unit and in the passenger distribution system is
released at the controller. Do not push the RESET button while oxygen is in use
because it will cut off the supply of oxygen.
Therapeutic Masks
Typically two therapeutic mask outlets are at mid-cabin and the therapeutic
masks stored nearby. With this option, the therapeutic masks may be connected
to the therapeutic outlets without opening any doors or releasing any latches.
If the controller selector is in the FIRST AID position, oxygen flows from the
therapeutic masks at reduced pressure (27.5 PSI).
Preflight
The high pressure valve is slowly opened (5 to 10 seconds) or checked open
during preflight. Perform the complete test of the crew and passenger oxygen
systems before each first flight of the day and the short test for the following
flights.
Complete Test
Before the first flight of the day, perform the following:
Remove the crew masks from their boxes and don.
Breathe oxygen with the regulator first in position N, (dilution) and then
100%.
In 100%, press the test button, which provides a mask pressure of
approximately 0.29 PSI above barometric.
During the test, check that the oxygen system shutoff valve is open if pressure
read by the gauge drops abruptly. If the shutoff valve is closed, the oxygen
consumed during the test comes from the high pressure circuit which will soon
be emptied.
Check the microphone (select MASK and C’PIT).
Set the regulator to 100%.
Check that the passenger oxygen controller is in NORMAL. Check the
ARMED and SUPPLY indicators. If the ARMED indicator is visible, press the
RESET button to black it out.
Short Test
To test the crew masks in their boxes perform the following. Do not squeeze the
tabs on the mask to inflate the harness when the mask is in the storage box.
Repeated inflation of the harness in the storage box may cause oxygen to leak
from the system.
Switch the audio control panel to MASK & C’PIT and briefly press the red
TEST button on the mask. Oxygen flow in the mask causes a hissing noise
that can be heard in the headset or cockpit speakers.
Check regulator is in 100%.
Emergency Procedure
WARNIN
Oxygen must not be used when there are flames in the cabin or cockpit.
Data Summary
Oxygen System
Power Source One 76.6 cubic-ft. oxygen bottle (1,850 PSI at
21°C (70°F))
Distribution Crew distribution system
Passenger distribution system (including optional
third crew member outlet)
First aid system (optional two cabin outlets)
Control PASSENGER OXYGEN selector
(copilot’s right side console)
Crew masks
N/100% PUSH selector
Test button
Passenger masks
Therapeutic masks (optional)
Shutoff valve near bottle
Passenger oxygen RESET button
Monitor Oxygen bottle pressure gauge
(aft of main entry door)
Oxygen system pressure gauge
(copilot’s RH console)
Mode selector on controller
ARMED and SUPPLY indicators
Protection Pressure reducing valve
Frangible disc (overpressure relief)
Accumulator.......................................................................................21-41
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-41
Deployment........................................................................................21-41
Stow...................................................................................................21-42
Emergency Stow................................................................................21-42
Thrust Reverser Limitations...............................................................21-43
Preflight and Procedures
Preflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-45
Emergency Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-45
Inadvertent Thrust Reverser Deployment..........................................21-45
Data Summary
Thrust Reverser System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-47
Powerplant and
Thrust Reverser
The Powerplant chapter contains information on several areas:
the turbofan engine, including its components, instrumentation, and operation
engine oil and lubrication
ignition
engine fuel and fuel control
power control.
Three Honeywell TFE731-40 turbofan engines power the Falcon 50EX. Each
engine produces 3,700 lbs of static takeoff thrust at sea level. The TFE731-40 is a
lightweight, low noise, two-spool front fan engine with a medium bypass ratio. The
engine’s modular engine design allows for ease of maintenance and repair.
The No. 2 (center) Engine thrust reverser system provides additional deceleration
force to assist in stopping the aircraft.
4-STAGE
LOW-PRESSURE HIGH-PRESSURE
COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR
PT2/TT2
FUEL MANIFOLD
(PRIMARY/SECONDARY)
HIGH-PRESSURE
TURBINE
3-STAGE
LOW-PRESSURE
TURBINE
FAN
N1 MONOPOLE
PLANETARY
GEARBOX
OIL SCAVENGE
LINE
FUEL
BYPASS NOZZLE
DUCT
TRANSFER
GEAR BOX
ASSEMBLY
ACCESSORY
GEARBOX
N2 MONOPOLE
A A B
OIL 1 OIL 2 OIL 3
PLANETARY
ACCESSORY DRIVE TRANSFER GEAR ASS’Y
GEARBOX ASS’Y GEARBOX ASS’Y NO.1, 2, & 3 BEARINGS
FUEL IN
HIGH PRESSURE OIL FUEL OUT
DEPLOYED
A
B
U A
S
TRANSIT
THRUST REVERSER
ARMING MICROSWITCH
(IDLE)
REVERSE
REVERSE WARN
CONTROL
FLT
GND
RELAYS A
DOOR
LATCHED B
SWITCHES U
S
STOW
DEPLOY
STOW
SYSTEM RETURN
TO CONTROL
CABLE SELECTOR
UNIT
ELECTROMAGNET
LATCHING THRUST HYD SYSTEM NO. 1 NORM
REVERSER LEVER
Turbofan Engines
Basic Operation
Jet engines accelerate air to produce thrust. Thrust output can be generated in Engine Operating
two ways: a small volume of air accelerated to a high velocity or a large volume Limitations
of air accelerated to a low velocity. Refer to the page 21-39.
The turbofan engine utilizes both methods. Only a portion of the incoming air
is compressed, mixed with fuel, combusted, and exhausted at a high velocity.
The fan compresses and accelerates a large volume of air at a low velocity and
bypasses it around the core of the engine without mixing it with fuel or using it
for combustion.
The relation of the mass of bypassed air to the mass of air going through the
combustion chamber is known as the bypass ratio. The TFE731-40 is considered
a medium-bypass engine, with a bypass ratio of 2.8 to 1; it is rated at 3,700 lbs
static thrust.
Components
The TFE731-40 engine consists of six major components:
fan
compressors
Low Pressure (LP) spool (N1)
High Pressure (HP) spool (N2)
annular combustor
transfer gearbox and accessory gearbox.
Engine thrust on the Falcon 50EX begins with the acceleration and
compression of inlet air by the front axial fan. Air is then split into two streams.
One is passed around the engine core to the exhaust nozzle by the bypass
duct. The other is compressed by the four-stage LP compressor and the
single-stage centrifugal HP compressor, before it enters the combustion
chamber.
Fan
The bypass fan is an axial flow fan that moves large quantities of air into the
bypass stator and LP (core) inlet stator. Energy is translated into pressure by the
rearward acceleration of air. More air passes through the fan discharge duct than
through the engine core. At sea level, the fan produces approximately two-thirds
of the total thrust.
Compressors
Axial and centrifugal compressors are used in the TFE731-40 engine. Axial flow
compressors accelerate air rearward with increasing velocity through each stage
where kinetic energy is translated into pressure. A stage is a consecutive pair of
rotors (rotating blades) and stators (non-rotating blades).
The centrifugal compressor consists of an impeller (rotor), a diffuser, and a
compressor manifold. Air picked up and accelerated outward toward the diffuser
causes the accelerating air’s kinetic energy to be translated into pressure. The
diffuser maintains the maximum amount of energy imparted by the impeller.
The two spools of the engine are the N1 (or LP) spool and the N2 (or HP) spool.
The LP compressor and LP turbine are connected by a common shaft to form the
N1 spool. The center section of the N1 shaft passes through the interior of a much
shorter shaft. The outer concentric shorter shaft connects the HP compressor
and HP turbine to form the N2 spool.
The most forward end of the N1 shaft extends into and drives the planetary
reduction gearbox. A shaft perpendicular to and driven by the N2 shaft drives
the transfer gearbox. A shaft from the transfer gearbox drives the accessory
gearbox. During start, the starter drives the accessory section that drives the N2
spool through the transfer gearbox.
N1 Indicator
LP compressor speed for each engine is measured by a pickup on the aft end of the
LP rotor shaft. The pickup produces dual independent signals; one set of signals is
used by the engine fuel computer or Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) for
its operation. The other set of signals is displayed as percent N1 RPM in EIED #1
on the center instrument panel. The N1 is indicated by a pointer on a dial in percent
of nominal speed (one per engine). The position of the pointer is repeated in digits
at the bottom of the dial.
Annular Combustor
To decrease the length of the engine, a compact, reverse flow, annular combustor
is used. In the combustion chamber, fuel is introduced into the reverse flow annular
burner by 12 fuel spray nozzles. The air and fuel are mixed, ignited, heated, and
expanded. Hot gases pass through the high and low pressure turbines, driving
both rotating compressor assemblies and exiting the exhaust nozzle with the
bypassed air. Fuel is introduced upstream of the primary ignition zone to allow
premixing of fuel and air and vaporization of the fuel in the fuel/air mixture.
Two igniter plugs at the 6 and 7 o’clock positions in the combustion plenum
provide a discharge spark of 18,000 to 24,000 volts at a rate of one to five sparks
per second.
Venting for the oil tank and the lubricating system is via the accessory gearbox. The
accessory gearbox is vented to the atmosphere through a normally open breather
pressurization valve. As pressure altitude increases above 27,000 ft., the breather
pressurization valve modulates closed to maintain an engine case pressure of
approximately 4 PSI.
Oil Warning
OIL 1, OIL 2, and OIL 3 warning lights are on the Master Warning Panel. The
warning lights are operated by a pressure switch in the oil line to the planetary
gearbox. The lights illuminate for an oil pressure less than 50 PSI. The lights
serve as a backup to the oil pressure indicator.
Engine Starting
General
The startup of each engine is provided by a starter-generator associated with a
Generator Control Unit (GCU). The starting sequence is automatically controlled
by the DEEC to reach an idle speed N2 equal to 60%.
AIR START
When the ignition selector switch is in AIR START position the engine ignition
system is supplied permanently. This position is used for air starting or for takeoff
from a flooded runway.
GRD START
This is the normal selector switch position to start the engine on the ground.
AUTO
When the computer selector switches are set to AUTO position the DEEC controls
starting according to throttle lever position and N2 speed.
MAN
When the computer selector switches are set to MAN position the DEEC only
provides monitoring of N1/N2 speeds and overspeed protection.
OFF
When the computer selector switches are set to OFF position the DEEC is no
longer energized. The control of engine speed is performed mechanically from
throttle lever.
Warning Lights
There are three (ENG 1 COMPUTER, ENG 2 COMPUTER, and ENG 3
COMPUTER) amber lights located in the Master Warning Panel. When
illuminated, these lights indicate that the DEEC of the corresponding engine is
failed or is not supplied.
The IGN indication (one per engine) in EIED #1, indicates that the ignition system
of the corresponding engine is supplied. The indication disappears as soon as
the starting sequence is completed.
Engine Motoring
General
The motoring function is similar to starting but without power supply of the ignition
unit. The operation is similar except for the following points:
The position of ignition selector switch impedes the self-holding function and
in consequence pushbutton must be held depressed during all the motoring
period.
The throttle lever can be maintained on STOP to obtain dry motoring, or
advanced to IDLE position to obtain wet motoring.
This operation is limited to 30 seconds followed by a 5-minute pause.
In-Flight Relight
According to the N2 rotation speed of the HP body, the flight altitude and the
windmilling speed, two in-flight relight types are to be taken into consideration:
windmilling airstart for N2 greater than 15% and N1 different from zero.
starter-assisted airstart for N2 lower than or equal to 15%.
The domain in which these two types of in-flight relight are possible is indicated
in the AFM.
During windmilling airstart the rotation speed N2 of the HP body is greater than
15%, it is not necessary to use the starter-generator.
Throttle lever must be set to IDLE position (fuel supply of injectors) and ignition
selector switch to AIR START, The indication IGN appears on EIED #1.
As soon as N2 is greater than 50%, the ignition selector switch must be set to
GRD START position.
During the starter-assisted airtstart the procedure to be used is that of the engine
ground start with the ignition selector switch set to AIR START position and the
switch/light not depressed (extinguished) (parallel-mounted batteries).
APR Function
The Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) system is an integral part of the
DEEC for the engine.
The aircraft APR function, when selected for use by cockpit controls, increases
maximum thrust limits from one engine, in the event of power loss in the other
engine. The increased thrust mode is intended for short duration emergency use
only, since use of APR power increases disc stress and therefore is equivalent to
four normal high power cycles.
Automatic APR mode operation requires only that the system be armed through
cockpit controls. The APR mode may also be commanded manually through
cockpit controls provided the system is armed. APR power is available only on
engines operating in the normal mode of operation. Once APR power settings
have been activated, APR rating can only be removed by setting the cockpit APR
ARM switch to DISARM.
An engine power loss is determined by the APR controller when an N2 speed
difference of greater then 15% occurs as sensed by the DEEC.
Fuel Pump
The engine-driven fuel pump, mounted on the accessory gearbox, is actually two
pumps: a centrifugal low pressure boost pump and a vane-type high pressure
pump. The pump also contains a filter element, a filter bypass valve, a pressure
relief valve, and a differential pressure indicator.
The low pressure pump draws fuel from the airplane fuel system which then
passes through a fuel filter and is delivered to the high pressure pump element.
To ensure continuous engine operation if the filter clogs, the filter bypass valve
opens to deliver fuel to the high pressure pump.
The high pressure pump supplies high pressure fuel to the fuel metering valves
in the FCU. The FCU meters the fuel according to power lever position and fuel
computer inputs if the fuel computer is functioning. The capacity of the fuel pump
exceeds the needs of the engine; therefore, much of the output is returned to the
high pressure pump inlet.
Computer Failure
If a computer fails, the monitor system automatically switches to manual mode,
and disables the computer. A computer malfunction is indicated by a CMPTR
warning light on the Master Warning Panel. If the CMPTR light illuminates and the
engine instruments are normal, reduce engine power (a Garrett recommendation)
and cycle the CMPTR switch to reset the computer. If reset is unsuccessful, the
switch should be left on, as N1 ultimate overspeed protection (109%) may still
be available even though controller is in manual mode (light ON). N2 ultimate
overspeed protection (110%) is lost.
The fuel computers must be ON for takeoff. If a fuel computer is inoperative, a
ferry flight can be authorized and the aircraft flown in accordance with “Ferry Flight
with One Fuel Computer Inoperative,” Annex 3 of the Aircraft Flight Manual.
Fuel Nozzles
Each engine uses 12 duplex (primary and secondary) fuel atomizers that
are mounted to two manifold assemblies; each manifold contains six duplex
atomizers. Fuel swirls and breaks into microscopic droplets as it passes through
the atomizer orifice into the combustor. The primary and secondary fuel atomizers
provide a finely atomized fuel spray pattern.
Preflight
During the external preflight, the engines are physically inspected to ensure that
engine inlets are clear of foreign objects, that the fan blades are not bent, nicked,
or cracked, and that the exhaust area is clear. The engine fuel bypass indicators
should be checked; they should not be extended. Finally, nacelle condition should
be checked; no fuel leaks should be evident.
Engine oil level should be checked within 1 hour after shutdown. Check that the
oil bypass indicator is in (right side of the engine). The engine oil filler cap and
access doors should be checked for security. Check No. 2 Engine cowlings and
access doors for security.
NOTE: To prevent false indications, check the oil level within 1 hour after
engine shutdown.
NOTE: Access to the oil tank is difficult for Engine No. 1. Remove the
cap at the end of the oil refill tube on the LH side of the engine.
The cap is fitted with a dipstick scaled in missing quarts. Do not
use the dipstick for checking; use the sight glass on the tank.
The oil system capacity is 12 U.S. quarts (11.26 liters); the oil tank holds
6 U.S. quarts (5.68 liters).
Maximum engine oil consumption is 0.05 U.S. gallons per hour. This is the
equivalent of 1 U.S. quart per 5 hours of operation.
Approved engine and APU oils conforming to Garrett EMS 53110, Type II, include
the following and those listed in the Aircraft Flight Manual:
Aeroshell/Royco Turbine Oil 500 (Type II)
Castrol 5000 (Type II)
Exxon/Esso 2380 Turbo Oil (Type II)
Mobil Jet Oil II (Type II).
The listed brands of approved oil may be mixed. Other types of oil are not
approved.
To add oil:
1. Aircraft engine cowling must be opened to add oil. This is a maintenance
procedure.
2. Remove oil tank filler plug by pushing down and rotating counterclockwise.
3. Fill tank with oil until sight gauge or dipstick indicates full.
4. Install filler plug by pushing down and turning clockwise.
5. Close cowling.
Abnormal Procedures
WARNIN
Engine fire may result if air start is attempted following engine failure
accompanied by indications that internal engine damage has occurred.
The following is a brief discussion of abnormal procedures for the engines and
their associated systems. For a list of specific procedural steps, refer to the CAE
SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Oil Pressure
The illumination of the amber OIL 1 (or 2 or 3) annunciator signals that
the oil pressure is less than 50 PSI. If the indicated oil pressure is less than
50 PSI confirmed, retard the power lever and accomplish a precautionary engine
shutdown as soon as possible.
Engine Airstarts
For all airstart procedures the following applies:
Do not attempt an airstart without indication of fan rotation.
Do not attempt an airstart following an engine failure where the possibility of
internal engine damage or fire exists.
If ITT is approaching limits and rising rapidly, immediately abort the start by
placing the power lever in Cut-off.
If a malfunction in the fuel computer is isolated, use fuel computer off start
procedure and continue the flight with fuel computer off.
There are three airstart procedures; the procedure used depends on the use
of the relight envelope, and whether the fuel computer is on or off. The airstart
procedures are:
High Speed Airstart (Fuel Computer on)
Airstart with Engine Fuel Computer OFF
Airstart with Engine Fuel Computer ON/OPERATING.
With the fuel computer off, overspeed protection and temperature protection are
not provided. Care must be exercised to prevent reaching engine temperature
limits.
Refer to the CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook for the restart envelope and
airstart procedures.
ALTITUDE FT
50,000 50,000
45,000 45,000
IMMEDIATE RELIGHT
DEEC AUTO OR MAN
40,000 40,000
35,000 35,000
30,000 30,000
DEEC AUTO
25,000 25,000
20,000 20,000
15,000 15,000
10,000 10,000
DEEC AUTO OR MAN
5,000 5,000
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Emergency Procedure
The following is a brief discussion of abnormal procedures for the engines and
their associated systems. For a list of specific procedural steps, refer to your
CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Engine Fire
A warning horn and an illuminated FIRE PULL handle light indicate fire in the
associated engine. The horn is silenced by pressing the HORN SILENCE button
on the pedestal.
When the problem is identified, silence the warning horn. Retard the power lever
to Cut-off to cut off fuel to the engine at the fuel control. The fuel shutoff valve of the
respective feeder tank is closed when the FIRE PULL handle is pulled. Reducing
airspeed to 250 KIAS or below also reduces airflow through the nacelle.
Move the appropriate extinguisher switch to position 1 to discharge the contents
of one fire bottle into the engine nacelle. If the condition persists, move the
extinguisher switch to position 2 to discharge the contents of a second fire bottle
into the nacelle.
Limitations
Powerplant Limitations
Powerplant Manufacturer/Model
Honeywell, TFE731-40.
Thrust Setting
The engine low pressure rotor speed N1 is used as the thrust setting parameter.
The takeoff and maximum continuous thrust must be based on the N1 values
given in section 5:
Takeoff thrust (5 minutes time limit), refer to section 5 of AFM.
Maximum continuous thrust, refer to section 5 of AFM.
Engine Synchronizer
The engine synchronizer system must not be used during takeoff, landings and
missed approaches.
Approved Oils
The Type II oils conforming to EMS 53110 specification.
Oil Pressure
Thrust Setting Minimum Pressure Maximum Pressure
Takeoff, climb, cruise or maximum 65 PSI 80 PSI
continuous
Idle 50 PSI 80 PSI
Transient 100 PSI less than 3 minutes
NOTE: The OIL 1, OIL 2, and OIL 3 lights in the Master Warning Panel
illuminate for an oil pressure below 50 PSI.
Oil Temperature
Operational Limits
From sea level to 30,000 ft. 127°C maximum
Above 30,000 ft. 140°C maximum
Transient all altitudes 149°C maximum less than 2 minutes
Minimum for exceeding idle power 30°C
Starting Time
Ground start:
From 10% N2 speed to light-off 10 seconds maximum
From light-off to idle 60 seconds maximum
Windmilling airstart: No time limit
Starter assist airstart:
From initial fuel flow N2 speed to 60% N2 45 seconds maximum
General
A clamshell type thrust reverser system is provided on the No. 2 (center) Engine
only. The doors can deflect approximately 40% of the takeoff thrust forward for
deceleration. The system is electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated. The
Primary A bus provides electrical control power. Hydraulic System 1 provides
hydraulic operating power.
Components
The thrust reverser system consists of:
thrust reverser lever (piggy back throttle)
indicating and warning system
accumulator (nitrogen-charged).
The following thrust reverser components are described during the operational
section:
S-shaped latching hook
4-way electro-distributor
locking claw
locking solenoid
internal latching claw
emergency stow switch.
The red REV UNLOCK annunciator on the master warning panel functions as a
disagreement annunciator. It illuminates if the reverser is not stowed and locked
when either the EMER STOW switch or the thrust reverser lever is in the stow
position.
Accumulator
In the event of loss of No. 1 hydraulic pressure, a dedicated accumulator
(nitrogen-charged) is provided. It allows for one complete cycling of the thrust
reverser doors (deployed and restowed).
The accumulator is pre-charged with nitrogen to 1,450 PSI. It stores up to
3,000 PSI system pressure. The accumulator pressure can be read on a direct
reading gauge in the aft compartment.
Operation
Deployment
Deployment of the thrust reverser requires the aircraft to be on the ground and
the Engine 2 power lever to be in the idle position. Initial movement of the thrust
reverser lever is limited just enough to allow a solenoid control to release an
S-shaped latching hook.
This latching hook provides secondary protection by mechanically holding both
reverser doors in the stowed position. When the latching hook is released, a
4-way electro-distributor is energized, allowing hydraulic system No. 1 pressure
to be directed to the deployed side of a single hydraulic actuator.
The hydraulic pressure unlocks the hydraulic actuator internal locking claw
and extends both reverser doors to the fully deployed (open) position. Positive
hydraulic pressure is maintained on the actuator, holding the reverser doors in
the deployed position until commanded to stow.
Stow
During the stow sequence, the engine decelerates to idle as soon as the thrust
reverser lever is lowered to the stow position. Hydraulic pressure is routed to the
stow side of the actuator, resulting in closing of the reverser doors.
When the latching hook engages, a valve in the electro-distributor closes to
remove hydraulic pressure from the system.
Two locking pins are provided for use to ensure proper securing of thrust reverser
doors for a flight with an inoperative thrust reverser system.
Emergency Stow
A guarded THRUST REVERSER switch is a two position (STOW/NORM) switch.
The THRUST REVERSER switch is located on the pedestal which enables the
emergency stowing of the thrust reverser. Lift the guard and actuate the switch to
STOW to directly apply hydraulic pressure to the stow side of the actuator. This
occurs regardless of the aircraft flight/ground switches, position of the reverser
controls, or any of the system microswitches.
Preflight
For a list of specific procedural steps, refer to the CAE SimuFlite Operating
Handbook.
During the exterior inspection, check the general condition of the thrust reverser
doors. Verify that the doors are in the fully stowed position. Check for any
hydraulic leaks. Check the accumulator pressure.
Emergency Procedure
Inadvertent Thrust Reverser Deployment
Thrust reverser deployment in flight is indicated by possible aircraft pitching
down, abnormal noise and buffeting and illumination of one or more lights
(REV UNLOCK, TRANSIT, and DEPLOYED).
Reduce the No. 2 (center) Engine power lever to idle to reduce the effect of
reverse thrust. There is no automatic throttle retarder in this system. Select the
emergency stow switch to STOW to reposition the electro-distributor to port
hydraulic system pressure to the stow side of the reverser actuator. Pressure
remains in the actuator as long as the switch is in STOW.
Reduce airspeed to less than 230 Kts to enhance the likelihood of stow occurring
as the clamshell doors must move against the airload.
If the thrust reverser stows, continue flight (normal power and airspeed) with the
emergency stow switch in the STOW position.
If the thrust reverser does not stow, leave the emergency THRUST REVERSER
stow switch in STOW. The drag resulting from the No. 2 (center) Engine at idle
with the reverser deployed affects aircraft performance. The No. 2 (center) Engine
may be operated at idle if performance is sufficient; if optimum performance is
critical, the No. 2 (center) Engine should be shut down. The No. 2 (center) Engine
at idle provides No. 2 generator and No. 2 hydraulic pump operation.
Data Summary
NOSE CONE
CHECK VALVE
PNEUMATIC
ACTUATOR COCKPIT
COOLING FROM
PILOT
LH ELECTRICAL UNIT AIR BLEED
AERATOR ISOLATION VALVE COCKPIT COLD AIR
CABINET FAN CHECK VALVE COCKPIT NEGATIVE
PRESS. RELIEF VALVE PASS. CABIN AIR
LH RECIRCULATION UNIT CONDITIONING VALVE
COCKPIT HOT AIR
CHECK VALVE LH AVIONICS
CABINET RACK FANS COCKPIT FLOW
COCKPIT CONDITIONING
AIR CHECK VALVE RESTRICTOR
COLD
Pressurization System
CO-PILOT STATIC
SYSTEM
1
4 PNEUMATIC
CABIN
UP AL
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6
OUTFLOW PRESSURIZATION RANGE - AUTO MODE
PRESS
RATE
1000 0
VALVE
7 10
INPUT 8
(EMERGENCY)
DN 1
CABIN 9
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4 1 mb
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A-B PRESSURIZATION
10000' CABIN CONTROLLER JET 0
CABIN
ALTITUDE PUMP
CABIN 0 10 20 24.6 30 40 49 50
FILTER AIR
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RAT
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0M T
1 AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE (* 1000 FT)
AL
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BARO
#1 & #2
10
25
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2
29 ENGINE
FLIG
30 in. Hg 30 LP BLEED
9
50
3
AIR
45 ABC
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8 40 SEM 35 4
AUTO AUTO MAN DUMP
7 ELECTRO-
A BUS 6
5
M PNEUMATIC STATIC AIR
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OUTFLOW
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CABIN
PRESS
Pressurization/Environmental
This chapter describes the systems that extract, distribute and control engine
bleed air (except for anti-icing bleed air). The bleed air, air conditioning, and
pressurization systems are combined in this chapter to present the flow of engine
bleed air and its use throughout the aircraft.
The bleed air system extracts bleed air from the engines, collects it, and then
transfers it to various other systems (i.e., air conditioning, ice and rain protection,
and pressurization).
The air conditioning system routes engine bleed air collected by the pneumatic
system through a recirculation system and Environmental Cooling Units (ECUs)
for conditioning.
The conditioning system also supplies conditioned air to the pressurized vessel.
Pressurization is controlled by metering the outflow of conditioned air through the
outflow valves.
General
Each engine contains LP and HP bleed air ports: two (right and left) Low Pressure
(LP) ports and four High Pressure (HP) port. The bleed air ports, except No. 3
(right) Engine RH LP port which is capped off, supply the aircraft pneumatic
system. On the ground, the APU may supply large quantities of bleed air for air
conditioning.
Components
Components of the bleed air system that distribute and regulate the bleed air
supply include the following:
HP bleed air valves
Bleed Air System Computer (BASC)
common bleed air manifold
isolation valve
pressure probes
dual temperature probes.
Isolation Valve
The butterfly-type isolation valve is normally open and connects the LP/HP bleed
air systems, which supply the manifold. When closed, it isolates the bleed air
system of Engine No. 2 from the bleed air systems of Engines No. 1 and No. 3.
Pressure Probes
The pressure probes measure the pressures and send the data in the form of an
electric signal to the BASC.
Pressure probe measures the pressure at the inlet of the wing anti-icing duct.
Pressure probe measures the pressure upstream of the S-duct anti-icing
system.
The pressure probes are dual probes. The pressures are sent to the control
channel of BASC and monitoring channel of the BASC.
HP 1 Switch
The HP 1 switch is a two (AUTO/OFF) position switch.
In the AUTO position, it permits the operation of the Engine No. 1 HP bleed
air valve.
In the OFF position, No. 1 HP bleed air valve is closed.
HP 2 Switch
The HP 2 switch is a two (AUTO/OFF) position switch.
In the AUTO position, it permits the operation of the Engine No. 2 HP bleed
air valve.
In the OFF position, No. 2 HP bleed air valve is closed.
HP 3 Switch
The HP 3 switch is a two (AUTO/OFF) position switch.
In the AUTO position, it permits the operation of the Engine No. 3 HP bleed
air valve.
In the OFF position, No. 3 HP bleed air valve is closed.
APU Switch
The APU switch is a two (AUTO/OFF) position switch.
In the AUTO position, it opens the APU bleed air valve if, the APU is in use
and the speed N1 is higher than or equal to 94% and the engine throttle
levers are in a position less than 54° FCU.
In the "OFF" position, the APU valve is closed.
ISOL Light
The illumination of an amber ISOL light indicates the closing of bleed air isolation
valve.
General
The air conditioning system is installed to maintain the crew compartment, the
passenger cabin, and other compartments at a suitable pressure and temperature
regardless of flight conditions.
Downstream of the bleed air manifold, the air conditioning system consists of two
circuits (crew compartment and passenger cabin) each supplied through an air
conditioning valve and a flow restrictor.
Downstream of the flow restrictor, each circuit is divided into 2 ducts:
hot air duct
cold air duct consisting of: a Environmental Cooling Unit (ECU), then the
distribution circuit.
Conditioning Valves
The cabin and crew conditioning valves are electrically controlled and
motor-operated. The cabin conditioning valve is powered by the Primary B bus
and the crew conditioning valve is powered by the Primary A bus.
The conditioning valve also can be used to deactivate the respective air
conditioning system. In conjunction with the bleed air isolation valve in the
common bleed air manifold, the conditioning valves isolate engine bleed air
sources from the air conditioning distribution system.
The air conditioning valves are controlled by either a CABIN or a CREW switch
located on the overhead panel. An overheating detection system consist of a
temperature thermostat (crew compartment and passenger cabin) illuminating a
“COND’G OVHT” indicator light on the Master Warning Panel.
In the AUTO position, the respective conditioning valve is open except at high
engine power settings on the ground. When any power lever is forward of the 54°
FCU position and the flight-ground detection system senses the aircraft is on the
ground, the conditioning valve closes – a normal situation for takeoff.
When the flight-ground detection system subsequently senses the aircraft is in
flight, the conditioning valve opens slowly (1 to 3 minutes).
After this first cooling stage, the air then passes through the condenser where it
is again cooled by the reduced pressure air bled from the outlet of the turbine of
the refrigerating unit and recirculated by the jet pump: the pump is operated by
the reduced pressure air at the outlet of the turbine. The water vapor contained
in the pressurized air is condensed during the second cooling stage. The water
recovered is reintegrated in the cooling air of the heat exchanger where it
evaporates, producing an additional cooling effect.
The cooled pressurized air, partially dried, drives the turbine of the refrigerating
unit. Its pressure is then reduced, producing a final cooling effect which may drop
its temperature below freezing point.
The turbine drives the blower to which it is coupled. The blower draws in air for
cooling the heat exchanger. It also limits the speed of the turbine.
In order to avoid freezing of the refrigerating unit, automatic temperature regulation
of the reduced pressure air is performed by an anti-ice valve which is controlled
by a probe. This valve allows hot air bled off upstream of the corresponding
cooling unit to enter the outlet of the turbine so that the temperature of the air at
the outlet does not drop below 3°C (37°F).
The air, with pressure reduced and temperature maintained at 3°C (37°F), is then
directed towards the air conditioning circuits (crew compartment and passenger
cabin) and also towards the condenser, where it is used for cooling.
Recirculated Air
Desired conditioned air temperature is produced by mixing air from three
sources: hot bleed air, cooled bleed air, and recirculated cabin air. This occurs
in a sound-proofed mixing manifold that receives and mixes the air sources and
then supplies the cockpit and passenger distribution ducts.
Mixing Manifold
From the hot sides of the temperature regulating valves in the aft compartment,
hot bleed air is ducted under the baggage compartment and around the fuel
feeder tanks and through the top of the landing gear wheel wheels to the mixing
manifold. Hot air enters at the bottom left and right sides of the manifold through
constricted nozzles (venturis). These venturis create low pressure areas in the
manifold that draw in passenger cabin air through recirculating ducts on both
sides of the rear passenger cabin.
From the ECUs in the aft compartment, cold air is ducted above the baggage
compartment and the fuel feeder tanks to the mixing manifold and the gasper
manifold. Cold air from the ECUs enters the top left and top right sides of the
mixing manifold, which is at the rear of the passenger cabin.
Check valves in the hot and cold air duct prevent a loss of cabin air in the event
of an unwanted opening in a duct.
PRESSURIZATION BAGGAGE
OUTFLOW VALVES COMPARTMENT
NOSE CONE
ISOLATION VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE ELECTRICAL RACKS 20 mm DIA.
HOT AIR
COLD AIR
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Pressurization/Environmental
Distribution Systems
From the mixing manifold, conditioned air is divided and flows through distribution
ducts to the cockpit and passenger cabin. The systems are designed so that
cockpit air comes mostly from the right side of the mixing manifold and the
passenger cabin air comes mostly from the left side of the manifold.
Mixed air for the cockpit is ducted along and under the right side cabin flooring
into the cockpit; it exits from outlets forward of the pedestal and between the
rudder pedals.
Mixed air for the passenger cabin flows through several ducts to provide heating
and cooling to:
left sidewall ducts and left floor panels
center aisle floor panels and vent
right sidewall ducts and right floor panels.
Within the cockpit and passenger cabin airspace, the conditioned air flows
aftward toward the recirculating ducts or the outflow valves.
At the base of the mixing manifold opening directly into the cabin is a rapid
pre-conditioning door known as a flood duct, which is manually closed and
opened. Opening the flood duct door permits a significant increase in air volume
to flow into the passenger cabin to provide a more rapid heating or cooling of the
cabin air. This door is intended for ground use only.
Temperature Regulation
Description
The air used for air conditioning the cockpit and passenger cabin is temperature
regulated by mixing the hot air bled from the engines with the cold air produced
by the cooling units.
This regulation is produced by varying the position of the dual temperature
regulating valves.
It should be noted that the air temperature regulation of the cockpit is primarily
a mixture of the hot air of the RH circuit and the cold air produced by the upper
cooling unit. Thus the passenger cabin ambient air temperature regulation is
obtained by using the hot air of the LH circuit and the cold air produced by the
lower cooling unit.
THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT
85o-90o C 95o-105o C
DUCT DUCT
PROBE PROBE
PROBE PROBE
AMPL. AMPL.
AUTO/MANUAL Selector
The selector in each CREW and PASSENGER section provides, when set to
position:
AUTO: automatic temperature regulation of the cockpit or the passenger cabin
by operation of the dual valve, controlled by the probe amplifier receiving
signals from the duct probe.
MANUAL: direct operation of the dual valve through COLD-HOT switch.
Temperature Indicator
A temperature indicator is located in the PASSENGER section of the air
conditioning panel, it indicates the ambient temperature in the passenger cabin
from 0° to 40°C. It receives information from the sensitive element of passenger
cabin probe amplifier independently of the operating mode, automatic or
manual.
Operation
Automatic Mode
In this mode, the probe amplifier of each regulation system receives:
the instantaneous temperature value of the passenger cabin which is detected
by the probe installed in this compartment.
the temperature of the air flow within the distribution system, which is detected
by the duct probe.
With mode selectors set to AUTO, if the probe detects a temperature higher or
lower than the temperature setting, the resulting deviation produces a command
given to the dual temperature regulation valve, which opens or closes to achieve
the desired temperature.
The regulation range is approximately 18°C (64°F) when the temperature knob
is in the fully cold position, and 26°C (79°F) when it is in the fully hot position. On
air conditioning panel, the crew can at any time check the opening of the dual air
conditioning valves and the ambient temperature on valve position indicators.
Auxiliary Systems
Baggage Compartment Conditioning
The air conditioning of the baggage compartment is produced by both introduction
of a variable hot air supply and interconnection with the passenger cabin. This
air conditioning system ensures favorable conditions for maintaining correct
operation of items of equipment located in this compartment.
The baggage compartment is supplied by a supply valve, which allows the air
of the RH “hot air” system to enter the baggage compartment and produce an
air circulation by venturi effect. In addition, a baggage compartment isolation
shutoff valve balances the pressure between the baggage compartment and the
passenger cabin. The isolation shutoff valve is normally open. The shutoff valves
are controlled by a BAG switch, located on BLEED AIR subpanel of the overhead
panel.
The BAG switch is a (AUTO/OFF) two positions switch, with pin-locking feature
for the AUTO position.
When the BAG switch set to OFF, it shuts the baggage compartment supply
valve and the baggage compartment isolation shutoff valve.
When the BAG switch set to AUTO, it opens the baggage compartment
isolation shutoff valve and the baggage compartment supply valve.
To each valve corresponds an amber light which indicates valve operation. Both
these lights are located on the ground crew panel.
Heated Carpets
The electrically-heated carpets are on the floor forward of each pilot’s seat. On
some aircraft, an additional heated carpet is aft of the pedestal for the third crew
member.
Pressurization System
General
Pressurization is intended to maintain the pressure within the fuselage at a
comfortable level for the passengers and crew regardless of flight conditions.
Pressurization is created by airflow from the air conditioning system into the
cabin. Regulating the outflow of that air achieves the desired differential cabin
pressure.
The pressurized areas are:
the nose cone
the crew compartment and passenger cabin
the baggage compartment.
In normal operation, the pressurization system maintains a cabin altitude of 8,000 ft.
at a flight altitude of 49,000 ft. with a differential of 9.1 PSI.
Pressurization is maintained by two outflow valves. One is an electropneumatic
outflow valve controlled by the automatic (electric) pressure controller; the second
is a pneumatic valve controlled by the manual (pneumatic) pressure control. The
two valves work in unison and the reference chambers are connected.
System pressurization modes:
Automatic mode uses the electropneumatic (left) outflow valve as the master
and the pneumatic (right) outflow valve follows it as a slave.
Manual mode uses the pneumatic outflow valve as the master and the
electropneumatic outflow valve as a slave.
Dump mode opens the left outflow valve until overridden by the cabin altitude
limiter at a cabin altitude of 12,500 ft.
Relief valves provide protection against excessive positive or negative
pressures.
A visual and aural warning is initiated when the cabin altitude reaches or exceeds
10,000 ft.
The automatic safety features for the pressurization system are:
overpressure: 9.5 PSI (627 mbar)
negative pressure: 0.29 PSI (20 mbar)
maximum cabin altitude 12,500 ± 1,500 ft.
The various pressurized compartments of the aircraft consist of the passenger
cabin and cockpit, and the baggage compartment. In addition, the nose cone is
partially pressurized. The pressurization system comprises two outflow valves
which control the flow of air vented from the cabin according to signals provided
by an automatic pressurization selector in the normal mode of operation or by
a manual control in the emergency mode. The passenger cabin is protected
against overpressure by a device incorporated in the outflow valves.
In addition, the valves are each fitted with a cabin altitude limiting device which
operates in the event of failure or leakage.
Pressurization Selector
The pressurization selector switch on the lower right portion of the center
instrument panel selects the mode of operation. In the double guarded AUTO
position, Primary A bus power is provided to the automatic (electric) pressurization
controller.
In the single guarded MAN position, electrical power is removed from the
pressurization system; pressurization is then controlled by the manual
pressurization controller (UP/DN knob) also on the lower right portion of the
center instrument panel.
Automatic Mode
NOTE: For deviations between preset and true cabin altitude greater than
100 ft., the rate-of-change is at the value set by the RATE knob.
For deviations less than 100 ft., the rate-of-change decreases as
the altitude deviation decreases.
The automatic pressure controller regulates the outflow valves to maintain cabin
pressure according to the following:
commands set by the pilot
cabin pressure
rate of change in cabin pressure
aircraft configuration (ground or in flight).
The outflow valves are commanded closed for takeoff when the power levers are
forward of 54° FCU with pressurization in automatic mode.
With power levers below 54° FCU and flight/ground relays in ground mode, the
outflow valves are commanded to a 650 FPM cabin climb rate (non-adjustable)
to relieve any pressure.
Dump Mode
In the dump mode, Primary A bus power is applied directly to the torque motor on
the electropneumatic (left) outflow valve to drive it open. The pneumatic (right)
outflow valve follows (opens) as a slave. If cabin altitude approaches 12,500 ft.,
a separate cabin altitude limiter on each outflow valve causes the outflow valves
to close pneumatically.
Preflight
Preflight of the pneumatic, air conditioning, and pressurization systems is
accomplished in accordance with the Preflight Inspection chapter of this manual.
Normal operation of these systems is accomplished in accordance with the
Expanded Normal Procedures and Maneuver Procedures chapters of this
manual.
Abnormal Procedures
This section discusses what happens within the pneumatic, pressurization,
and air conditioning systems during abnormal situations. For a list of specific
procedural steps, please refer to your CAE SimuFlite Operating Handbook.
Smoke Removal
The Phase I (memory) procedures are designed to initially take care of a life
threatening situation by protecting the crew and passengers from the smoke and
increasing the volume of air input.
If there are flames in the cabin, isolate the source and extinguish the fire.
If there are no flames, select manual and cold on both the crew and cabin
temperature regulating systems to close the hot air valves and open the cold
air valves in each conditioning circuit. This action reduces air recirculation in the
cabin.
Descend to a safe altitude preferably below 12,000 ft. MSL and then select DUMP
on the pressurization selector switch to open both outflow valves and eliminate
smoke as depressurization occurs. Delay selection of DUMP until 12,000 ft. or
below so that all pressure can be dumped. At altitudes above 12,000 ft., full
depressurization is prevented by the cabin altitude limiting feature of the outflow
valves.
At a speed below 180 Kts, the pilot’s DV window may be opened, if necessary,
to assist the evacuation of smoke through the outflow valves.
Data Summaries
Pressurization System
Power Source Combined engine bleed air
Common bleed air manifold
Engine 2 HP bleed air
Pressure regulating valve
Primary A bus
Distribution Electropneumatic outflow valve
Pneumatic outflow valve
Cabin
Cockpit
Baggage compartment
Nose cone area (partial pressurization)
Control Switches
CABIN BLEED AIR
CREW BLEED AIR
BAG BLEED AIR
AUTO-MAN-DUMP pressurization selector
ALT/RATE/BARO automatic pressurization control knobs
UP/DN manual pressurization control knob
Monitor Triple indicator
RATE
DIFF PRESSURE
Cabin ALTITUDE
CABIN annunciator
Audible warning
Protection Circuit breakers
CABIN PRESS
HP BLEED 1-2
COND’G CABIN
COND’G CREW
Overpressure relief
Negative pressure relief
Cabin altitude limiter