RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
13A-2
09/01/2013
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
Airspeed indicator markings and their color code meanings are shown in table
below.
All speeds are given for maximum takeoff weight.
Speed are given in MPH and (KNOTS)
Marking
IAS Value or
Range
Meaning
White Arc
33 – 80
(29 - 70)
Full Flap Operating Range - Lower limit is
maximum weight stalling speed in landing
configuration. Upper limit is maximum speed
permissible with flaps extended.
Green Arc
39 – 105
(34 – 91)
Normal Operating Range - Lower limit is maximum
weight VS at most forward CG with flaps retracted.
Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc
105 – 135
(91 – 117)
Operation must be conducted with caution and in
smooth air only.
Red Line
135
(117)
Maximum speed for all operations
MAXIMUM DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND VELOCITY
Takeoff ............................................................. 23 MPH (20 Knots) @ 90 degrees
Landing ............................................................. 23 MPH (20 Knots) @ 90 degrees
This is not considered limiting.
