Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320, Operating Handbook

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Section 2
Model GA8-TC 320 Limitations
Page 2-2 5 Feb 2009 C01-01-08
2.1. GENERAL
This section of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook presents the various operating limitations,
instrument markings, colour coding, and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the
aircraft, it’s engine, standard systems and standard equipment.
All limitations contained in this section have been approved by the Australian Civil Aviation
Safety Authority.
For specific operations, or for operations with equipment fitted that is covered by a supplement
in Section 9 of the POH, limitations applicable will be found in the relevant supplement.
2.2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
The indicated airspeeds in the table below are based on airspeed calibration data from
Section 5.
SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS
Max Manoeuvring Speed (V
A
) 124 121
Do not make full or abrupt control
movements above this speed.
Never Exceed Speed (V
NE
) 183 185
Do not exceed this speed in any
operation.
Max Structural Cruising Speed (V
NO
) 145 143
Do not exceed this speed except
in smooth air and then with
caution.
2.3. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
The airspeed indicator markings in the table below are based on airspeed calibration data from
Section 5.
MARKING
IAS VALUE
or RANGE
SIGNIFICANCE
White Arc 57 - 97
Full Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is the maximum
weight stalling speed in the landing configuration. Upper
limit is the maximum speed with flaps fully extended.
Green Arc 64 - 143
Normal Operating Range. Lower limit is the maximum
weight stalling speed with flaps retracted. Upper limit is the
maximum structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc 143 - 185
Operations must be conducted with caution and only in
smooth air.
Red Line 185 Maximum speed for all operations (VNE).