CHALLENGER 604

ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS ENGINE RELIGHT

When the airplane is cold-soaked at < -30°C: Engine starting in-flight is permitted withing the following:
• The engines must be motored for 60 sec and fan rotation verified
before engine start
• Thrust reversers must be actuated until the deploy and stow
Altitude
21,000 - 10,000 ft
Airspeed
300-348 KIAS
N2
12-55%
Limitations
Windmilling
cycles are < 5 sec 10,000 - 8,000 ft 300-348 KIAS 10-55%
Relight
Min oil temp for starting...............................................................-40°C 8,000 ft - sea level 300 KIAS 10-55%
Max continuous oil temp...........................................................+155°C Starter-assisted 21,000 - 15,000 ft 200-300 KIAS 0-55%
Max permissible oil temp.................................... +163°C (15 min max)
Rev 0.4
Cross Bleed 15,000 - sea level 140-300 KIAS 0-55%
Min steady state idle oil pressure............................................... 25 psi
Min oil pressure for takeoff......................................................... 45 psi APU
Max continuous oil pressure..................................................... 115 psi Min temp for starting on the ground............................................-40°C
Max transient oil pressure after cold start................................ 156 psi Max RPM.....................................................................................110%
(130 psi at idle, 10 min max)
Max operating EGT..................................................................... 731°C
Engine must remain at idle until oil pressure returns to normal range
Start cycles:
Max start ITT........................................... 903 for 50 sec, 930 for 5 sec
• Airplane batteries on the ground or in-flight:
N2 N1 ITT o 3 start attempts (30 sec each) followed by 20 min off time,
Max continuous 99.2 98.6 899 followed by 2 further attempts (30 sec each)
• Using ground power:
Max normal takeoff 98.3 96.2 884 (5 min)
o 2 start attempts (15 sec each) followed by 20 min off time,
900 (2 min out of
followed by 2 further attempts (15 sec each)
5 total transient)
Max EGT during start.................................................................. 974°C
Max takeoff with APR 99.4 98.6 899 (5 min)
operating 928 (2 min out of -150 APU -100 APU
5 total transient) Max altitude for APU 20,000 ft 20,000 ft
Above 40,000 ft, one air conditioning unit or one cowl anti-ice must operation
be on for each engine. Max altitude for APU 20,000 ft 15,000 ft
N2 split between each engine at idle ground power should not be in-flight start
more than 2%. Max altitude for APU 20,000 ft Not permitted in-flight unless
Max duration without engine oil servicing..............16 operating hours generator operation both generators have failed
Engine oil level should be checked between 15 min and 2 hrs after Max altitude for 15,000 ft 14,500 ft
engine shutdown. pneumatic operation APU bleed air is not permitted in
flight whenever electrical power
IGNITION is required from APU generator
Continuous ignition must be used during: Max airspeed for in-flight APU start....................................... 290 KIAS
• Takeoffs and landings on contaminated runways APU hung start:
• Takeoffs with high crosswind components -150........................................if not greater than 30% within 60 sec
• Flight through moderate or heavier intensity rain or turbulence -100.......................................< 60%: max 20 sec / 60-95%: 10 sec
• Flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms During in-flight single engine operations, APU bleed air extraction for
AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE RESERVE engine start not permitted.
During double engine failure conditions, APU bleed air extraction for
If takeoff performance is predicated on the use of APR, the APR
engine start is permitted.
system must be verified operative prior to takeoff.
Max load on APU generator in-flight:
STARTER CRANKING LIMITS -150........................................................................................30 kVA
-100................. Use of APU generator in-flight not permitted unless
Starter must not be used if indicated N2 RPM exceeds 55%
both generators have failed or are offline
Normal engine start: 3 consecutive start cycles with 5 min cooling
between additional cycles
At initiation of thrust lever movement from SHUTOFF to IDLE: This material is based upon information obtained from the aircraft manufacturer’s Airplane
• ITT must be < 120°C for all ground starts Flight Manual. It is to be used for familiarization and training purposes only.

• ITT must be < 90°C for all air starts

At the time of printing it contained then-current information. In the event of conflict FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
between data provided herein and that in publications issued by the manufacturer, that of
Dry motoring: the manufacturer shall take precedence. This document is not inclusive of all limitations.
Consult the current AFM, SB, and STC for most current and accurate information.
is performed with ignition off and thrust levers at shutoff
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 AIRCRAFT GENERAL & PERFORMANCE ELECTRICAL/AVIONICS EQUIPMENT FUEL
Max takeoff and landing airport pressure altitude..................10,000 ft During ground operations at ambient temperatures >40°C, operation Max permissible imbalance between left and right main tank:
Max operating altitude............................................................41,000 ft of electrical/avionics equipment must be limited to 30 min unless at In flight................................................................................. 800 lbs
Max air temp approved for takeoff and landing................... ISA +35°C least one pack is operating and the passenger door is closed. Taxi, takeoff, or landing........................................................ 400 lbs
Min air temp approved for takeoff................................................-40°C ELECTRICAL Max usable fuel load achieved by pressure refueling:
Safety harness must be worn by at least one pilot..............> 25,000 ft L / R main tank Aux tank Tail tank Total
Max runway slopes for takeoff and landing.................................. ±2% Load Limit 4,860 lbs 7,168 lbs 3,112 lbs 20,000 lbs
Max tailwind component for takeoff and landing........................ 10 kts Altitude Main Generator APU Generator Takeoff with < 500 lbs of fuel in the Aux tank is permitted provided:
SPEEDS (each)
• there is at least 1,500 lbs of fuel in each Wing tank; and
Max operating speed: 0 - 20,000 ft 30 kVA 30 kVA • no fuel in the Tail tank.
Below 8,000 ft................................................................... 300 KIAS 20,001 - 35,000 ft 30 kVA N/A Takeoff with > 500 lbs of fuel in the Aux tank is permitted provided:
8,000 - 22,150 ft............................................................... 348 KIAS • that the min quantity of fuel in each Wing tank is as per
> 35,001 ft 25 kVA N/A
22,150 - 26,750 ft........................................................... 0.78 Mach AFM, Fig 02-05-3
26,750 - 30,990 ft............................................................. 318 KIAS Max permissible continuous load on each TRU................... 100 amps The min fuel quantity for go-around is 500 lbs per wing (with the
30,990 - 41,000 ft........................................................... 0.85 Mach A circuit breaker must not be reset or cycled in-flight unless doing airplane level) and assuming a max airplane climb attitude of 10
Turbulence penetration speed..........................280 KIAS or 0.75 Mach so is consistent with explicit procedures specified in the AFM, or degrees nose-up.
(whichever is lower) unless in the judgement of the Pilot-in-command, that resetting of Min engine fuel temp indication for takeoff..................................... 5°C
Max RVSM cruise speed...................................................... 0.83 Mach the circuit breaker is necessary for the safe completion of the flight. Fuel transfer must be off for takeoff.
Max flap extension speeds: Fuel jettison must only be carried out with flaps 0.
OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS
Flaps 20............................................................................ 231 KIAS AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION
Flaps 30............................................................................ 197 KIAS Engine cowl anti-ice system must be on:
• When OAT is <10°C and: Max relief pressure differential................................................ + 9.2 psi
Flaps 45............................................................................ 189 KIAS
o visible moisture in any form is present; or Max negative pressure differential...........................................- 0.5 psi
Max landing gear operating speed........................................ 197 KIAS
o when operating on runways, ramps, or taxiways where Max taxi, takeoff, and landing pressure differential................ + 0.2 psi
Max landing gear extended speed......................250 KIAS / 0.7 Mach
surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush is present AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
Tire limit speed..........................................................................182 GS
• For flight operations below 22,000 ft:
Max altitude for flight with landing gear extended..................20,000 ft Min autopilot engage height after takeoff............................ 320 ft AGL
o when in icing conditions or when ice is detected by the ice
Max speed for flight with ADG operation: Min autopilot use height for visual and
detection system
Serial numbers 5301-5407............................................... 250 KIAS non-precision approaches........................................... 320 ft AGL
• For flight operation above 22,000 ft:
Speeds up to 330 KIAS permitted for................................. 12 mins Min autopilot use height for precision approaches
o when ice is detected by the ice detection system; or
Vmo/Mmo permitted for....................................................... 4 mins with a glide path angle of < 3.5 degrees........................ 80 ft AGL
o when in icing conditions if an ice detector has failed
Intentional speed reduction below the onset of stall warning is FLIGHT CONTROLS
• When the wing anti-ice system is selected ON for takeoff
prohibited.
Wing anti-ice system must be selected ON: Enroute use of flaps is prohibited.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE • For final taxi if the OAT is <5°C (unless Type II, III, or IV fluids Max altitude for flight with flaps extended..............................15,500 ft
Max taxi and ramp weight.................................................... 48,300 lbs have been applied) Min altitude for flight with spoilers extended....................... 300 ft AGL
Max takeoff weight............................................................... 48,200 lbs When Type II, III, IV anti-icing fluids have been applied the wing Min speed for flight with spoilers extended................. Recommended
Max landing weight............................................................. .38,000 lbs anti-ice system must only be selected ON and confirmed ON just approach speed + 10 KIAS
prior to thrust increase for takeoff
Max zero fuel weight............................................................ 32,000 lbs
• For takeoff when the OAT is <5°C and visible moisture in any STALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
Min flight weight................................................................... 26,000 lbs
form is present below 400 ft AGL, or the runway is wet or Both stall protection system pusher switches must remain on for all
Min operating empty weight................................................ 22,150 lbs
contaminated, or in the presence of any precipitation phases of flight.
TAXI AND LANDING LIGHTS • For flight operations below 22,000 ft: The stall protection test indicator must only be used for stall
o when in icing conditions or when ice is detected by the ice protection system functional test purposes.
• Taxi lights must be off whenever the aircraft is stationary.
detection system; or
• The left and right landing lights must be off during taxi or when
o prior to extending flaps for approach when TAT is <10°C THRUST REVERSERS
the airplane is stationary.
• For flight operations above 22,000 ft: Thrust reversers are approved for ground use only.
• The left and right landing lights must not be used on the ground
except for the takeoff roll and landing. o when ice is detected by the ice detection system; or Thrust reversers are intended for use during full stop landings. Do not
o when in icing conditions if an ice detector has failed attempt a go-around after thrust reversers have been deployed.
WHEEL BRAKE COOLING The bleed air 10th stage valves must be closed for takeoff and Takeoff with any of the following thrust reverser icons or EICAS
Brake cooling times (AFM, Chapter 6; Performance - Turn-around landing if the engine cowl and/or wing anti-ice systems have been messages displayed is prohibited:
time) must be observed between a landing or low-energy rejected selected ON. • REV icon on N1
takeoff and subsequent takeoff. Continued operation in areas where super-cooled large droplet (SLD) • L(R) REV UNLOCKED caution message
icing conditions exist is prohibited. • L(R) REV UNSAFE caution message
The wing and cowl anti-ice systems must be on in SLD icing Below 60 KIAS N1 reverse thrust must be reduced to 60% N1 or less.
conditions. Max crosswind component approved
for use of reverse thrust......................................................24 knots