Cessna Citation 550 Limitations

Airspeed Engine Icing
Baggage Enroute Load Factor
Battery and Starter Flight Crew Oil
Cabin Fuel Takeoff and Landing
Center of Gravity Hydraulic Fluid Thrust Reversing
Weight

Airspeed Limitations Index

Airspeed

550-0626 and Earlier

(not incorporating
SB550-32-14)

550-0626 and Earlier

(incorporating
SB550-32-14)

550-0627 and After

Max Operating Speed Mmo (Mach) Above 28,000 Feet

0.705 Mach

0.705 Mach

N/A

Above 30,500 Feet

N/A

N/A

0.705 Mach

       

Max Operating Speed Vmo (Knots) 14,000 - 28,000 Feet

277 KIAS

277 KIAS

N/A

Below 30,500 Feet

N/A

N/A

262 KIAS

14,000 - 30,500 Feet
(11,000 LB ZFW)

262 KIAS

262 KIAS

N/A

Below 14,000 Feet

262 KIAS

262 KIAS

N/A

       

Maneuvering Speed VA

Per Section II of FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual

Per Section II of FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual

Per Section II of FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual

Max Flap Extended Speed Vfe (Knots) 15° Flaps

202 KIAS

202 KIAS

202 KIAS

40° Flaps

176 KIAS

176 KIAS

176 KIAS

       

Max Landing Gear Operating Speed Vlo (Knots)

     

Extend

176 KIAS

250 KIAS

250 KIAS

Retract

176 KIAS

200 KIAS

200 KIAS

       

Max Landing Gear Extended Speed VIE (Knots)

176 KIAS

277 KIAS

262 KIAS

       

Max Speed Brake Operating Speed Vsb (Knots)

No Limit

No Limit

No Limit

       

Minimum Controllable Airspeed VMCA (Knots)

77 KIAS

77 KIAS

77 KIAS

       

Minimum Controllable Ground Speed VMCG (Knots)

62 KIAS

62 KIAS

62 KIAS

       

Max Tire Ground Speed

165 KIAS

260 KIAS

165 KIAS

       

Autopilot Operation Above 14,000 Feet

277 KIAS / 0.705 Mach

277 KIAS / 0.705 Mach

N/A

Below 14,000 Feet

262 KIAS

262 KIAS

N/A

Above 30,500 Feet

N/A

N/A

262 KIAS / 0.705 Mach

Below 30,500 Feet

N/A

N/A

262 KIAS / 0.705 Mach

       

 

Operating Limitations

Weight Limitations Index

550-0550 - 550-0626:

Maximum Ramp Weight 13,500 LBS

Maximum Takeoff Weight 13,300 LBS

Maximum Landing Weight 12,700 LBS

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 11,000 LBS

(550-0505 and earlier: 9500 LBS -standard, 11,000 LBS optional)

550-0627 and after:

Maximum Ramp Weight 14,300 LBS

Maximum Takeoff Weight 14,100 LBS

Maximum Landing Weight 13,500 LBS

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 11,000 LBS

Note: Maximum takeoff and landing weights may be additionally restricted due to altitude, temperature and field length.

Center of Gravity Limits Index

550-0626 and earlier:

Forward Limit:

8540 LBS or less .............................. 276.10 inches aft of reference datum

13,300 LBS or less .......................... 279.80 inches aft of reference datum

12,500 LBS or less .......................... 279.20 inches aft of reference datum

Aft Limit: ........................................ 285.8 inches aft of reference datum.

550-0627 and after:

Forward Limit:

8540 LBS or less ............................. 276.10 inches aft of reference datum

14,100 LBS or less .......................... 280.40 inches aft of reference datum.

Aft Limit:

14,100 LBS or less .......................... 285.80 inches aft of reference datum.

Note: It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the airplane is loaded properly. Refer to Weight and Balance Data Sheet for proper loading instructions.

 

Takeoff and Landing Limitations Index

Maximum Altitude .....................................14,000 Feet

Max Tailwind Component (<0626) ........ . 10 Knots

Crosswind Component (>0627) ............ .23 Knots

Maximum Runway

Water/Slush Accumulation ................... . 0.4 Inches

Maximum Ambient
Temperature ......................................... . ISA + 39°C (130°F)

Minimum Ambient
Temperature ........................................... -54°C (-65°F)

 

Note: Autopilot and yaw damper must be OFF for takeoff and landing.
Vertical navigation system must be OFF below 500 feet AGL.

Flight Load Factor Limitations Index

550-0626 and earlier at 13,300 LBS maximum takeoff weight

Flaps Up , , + 3.8G, -1.52G

Flaps Down , + 2.OG, 0.0G

Landing + 3.5G

550-0627 and after at 14,100 LBS maximum takeoff weight

Flaps Up ...... + 3.8G, -1.52G
Flaps Down.. + 2.OG, O.OG

Landing ........ + 3.386 at 13,500 LB landing weight

Note: These accelerations limit the angle-of-bank in turns and severity of pullup maneuvers:

Note: This airplane is certificated in the normal category.

The normal category is applicable to aircraft intended for non-aerobatic operations.

Aerobatic maneuvers and spins are prohibited.

No intentional stalls are permitted above 25,000 feet or at any altitude with engine speeds between 61.0% and 65% N1.

 

Enroute Limitations  Index

550-0626 and earlier

not incorporating SB55-54-4:

Maximum Operating Altitude .......... 43,000 Feet

Temperature Limits ......................... ISA +39°C*

Generator Load

Up to 35,000 Feet ... ..................... 400 Amps

Above 35,000 Feet ...................... 250 Amps

incorporating SB55-54-4:

Maximum Operating Altitude .......... 43,000 Feet

Temperature Limits ......................... ISA +39°C*

Generator Load

Up to 35,000 Feet ... ..................... 400 Amps

Above 35,000 Feet ...................... 325 Amps

 

550-0627 and after:

Maximum Operating Altitude .......... 43,000 Feet

Temperature Limits.. ………………..ISA +39°C*

Generator Load

Up to 35,000 Feet.. ………………400 Amps

Above 35,000 Feet……………….325 Amps

*Note:
Maximum enroute operating temperature limit is ISA +39°C ambient temperature adjusted for ram rise or indicated outside air temperature (IOAT), whichever is less.

Approved Operations

The Citation II is approved for the following types of operation when the required equipment is installed and operational as defined within the Federal Aviation Regulations:

1. VFR day

2. VFR night

3. IFR day including Category I and Category II approaches

4. IFR night including Category I and Category II approaches

5. Flight into known icing conditions

 

 

Engine Operating Limitations Index

Number of Engines ..... .................... 2

Engine Manufacturer .. .................... Pratt & Whitney Canada, Inc .

Engine Model .............. .............……...... JT15D-4

Engine Type ................ .............. ….Medium-bypass, axial-flow turbofan

Engine Bypass Ratio .………. ... ……2.7 to 1

Engine Thrust Rating . ………..2500 LBS each

     

100%32,760
N2

100%=15,904
N1
   

 

 

 

       

 

 

Thrust Setting

Time Limit Minutes

Maximum
ITT C

RPM

%

RPM

%

Oil Press
PSIG (2)

Oil Temp.
C

Takeoff

5

700 (4)

31,450

96

16,540

104 (6)

70 - 85 (5)

10 - 121

Maximum

Continuous

680

31,450

96

16,540

104 (6)

70 - 85

0 - 121

Continuous

               

Maximum

Continuous

670

31,450 .

96

16,5413

104 (6)

70 - 85

0 - 121

Cruise

               

Idle

Continuous

580

16,000

49.0

---

---

35

-40 - 121

     

(min)

(3)

   

(min)

 

Starting (6)

---

(1)

         

-40
(min)

               

 

Transient

               

 (<0626)

---

700 (4)

31,450

96

16,540

104

(5)

0 - 121

 Acceleration

---

700

31,450

96

16,540

104

---

0 - 121

(>0627)

               
  1. Maximum ITT limited to 2-seconds during engine start.
  2. Normal oil pressure is 70 to 85 PSIG at engine speeds above 60% N2. Oil pressures under 70 PSIG are undesirable,
    and are allowed only under emergency conditions in order to complete a flight. Oil pressures below 35 PSIG are unsafe
    and require engine shut down, or landing as soon as possible using minimum power required to sustain flight.
    Idle turbine RPM is 49, ±0.5°!° with ignition on. A minimum decrease of 0.5% will be noted with ignition off.
  3. ITT indications in excess of 700°C during takeoff or in excess of 680°C for more than 5 minutes require reference to the Engine Maintenance Manual.
  4. The maximum transient oil pressure can be 95 PSIG for 90-seconds.
  5. Refer to the appropriate thrust setting charts for percent fan RPM (N1) setting.

Engine Fan
To ensure accurate fan speed thrust indication, the fan must be inspected for damage prior to each flight.

 

Battery and Starter Cycle  Index

Whether powered by battery, external power unit, or cross start with generator assist, starter operation is limited to three engine start attempts per 30-minute period, with a minimum 30-second rest period between cycles.

Battery cycling is limited to three engine start attempts per hour.

Battery Limitation

1. If battery limitation is exceeded, a deep cycle, including a capacity check, must be accomplished to detect possible cell damage. Refer to Chapter 24 of the Maintenance Manual for procedure.

2. Three generator assisted cross starts are equal to one battery start.

3. If an external power unit is used for start, no battery cycle is counted.

4. Use of an external power source with voltage in excess of 28 VDC or current in excess of 1000 amps, may damage the starter.

Note: Starting ITT exceeding 500°C should be investigated in accordance with Maintenance Manual.

Note: If the BATT O'HEAT (BATT O'TEMP, 550-0627 and after) annunciator illuminates during ground operation, do not take off until after the proper maintenance procedures have been accomplished.

Prolonged Ground Operations
Continuous engine ground static operation up to and including five minutes at takeoff thrust is limited to ambient temperatures not to exceed ISA + 39°C. Continuous ground operation of the starter-generator above 325 amps is prohibited. Limit ground operation of pitot/static heat to two minutes to preclude damage to the pitot/static heater. Operation in the GND bleed mode at power settings greater than 70% N2 for the right engine is prohibited.

 

Oil Limitations Index

Approved Oils

Mobile Jet Oil II or 254, Exxon Turbo Oil 2380, Aeroshell Turbine 560 or 500, Castrol 5000, and Royco Turbine Oil 560 or 500. In addition, The engine should be serviced with approved synthetic oils listed in the most current revision of P&WC SIB 7001.


Caution:
When changing from an existing lubricant formulation to a "third generation" lubricant formulation (Aero Shell/Royco Turbine Oil 560 or Mobile Jet 254) the engine manufacturer strongly recommends that such a change should only be made when an engine is new or freshly overhauled. For additional information on use of third generation oils, refer to the engine manufacturers pertinent oil service bulletins.


Note:
Do not mix types or brands of oil.

Should it be necessary to replenish oil consumption toss when oil of the same brand (as contents in tank) is unavailable, then the following requirements apply:

1. The total quantity of added oil does not exceed two US quarts in any 400-hour period.

2. If it is required to add more than two US quarts of dissimilar oil brands, drain and flush complete oil system and refill with an approved oil in accordance with Engine Maintenance Manual instructions.

Should oils of non-approved brands or of different viscosities become intermixed, drain and flush complete oil system and refill with an approved oil in accordance with Engine Maintenance Manual instructions.

Note: Minimum starting oil temperature is -40°C.

 

 

Fuel Limitations Index

Approved Fuels

The following approved fuels comply with the latest revision of Pratt & Whitney Canada Specification 204 and Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin 7144814.

Approved fuels are JET A, JET A-1, JET B, JP-4, JP-5, or JP-8, all with 0.15% PFA55MB anti-icing additive in solution. When preblended fuel is not available, anti-icing additives conforming to MIL-I-27686E (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME)) or MIL-1-85470 (Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DIEGME)) specifications such as "Prist" may be introduced directly into the nozzle fuel stream during servicing. Concentrations of less than 0.06% (20 fluid ounces of additive per 260 gallons of fuel or more) may be insufficient to prevent fuel system icing or microbiological contamination. Conversely, concentrations of more than 0.15% (20 fluid ounces of additive per 104 gallons of fuel or less) could cause damage to internal components of the fuel system or erroneous fuel quantity indications.

Caution: EGME and DIEGME are aggressive chemicals and should not exceed 0.15% of fuel volume. Improperly handled, these materials will damage the epoxy primer and sealants used in the fuel tanks, O-ring seals, and any part of the airplane's exterior finish with which it comes in contact.

Warning: Anti-icing additives containing EGME or DIEGME are harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin, and will cause eye irritation. Refer to all instructions and warnings regarding toxicity and flammability before using these materials.

All grades of aviation gasoline (AVGAS) conforming to MIL-G5572 specifications are approved for use under emergency circumstances only. If used during flight, boost pumps should be activated and airplane altitude should not exceed 18,000 feet. Use of AVGAS is limited to no more than 3500 US gallons or 50 hours of engine operation during any period between engine overhaul. For record keeping purposes, 1 hour of engine operation may be considered equivalent to 70 US gallons.

Fuel Temperature and Density Limitations Index

                                                                           Approved Fuel Types

  Jet A, A-1, A-2, JP-5, -8 Jet B, JP4 AvGas
Minimum Fuel Temperature
Starting and Takeoff
 -40°C -54°C -54°C
Maximum Fuel Temperature +50°C +50°C  +32°C
Maximum Altitude 43,000' 43,000' 18,000'
Fuel Control Density Adjustment for Optimum Engine Acceleration  0.81  0.79  0.73

Maximum Fuel Imbalance Index
Maintaining fuel load symmetry during servicing is unnecessary; however, the maximum permissible asymmetry is 200 LBS during normal flight operations and 600 LBS in an emergency.

Hydraulic Fluid Limitations Index
The only approved hydraulic fluids are Skydrol 500A, B, B-4, C, or LD-4 or Hyjet W, Hyjet III, IV, or IVA.

Flight Crew Limitations Index
Minimum flight crew required for Category I operations is one pilot who holds a C-500 type rating and who satisfies requirements of FAR 61.58 for two-pilot operation, and one copilot who holds a multi-engine rating and satisfies requirements of FAR 61.55. Category II operation requires a pilot and copilot who both satisfy requirements of FAR 61.3.

Cabin Limitations Index
For takeoff and landing, all seats must be upright and outboard. The seat adjacent to the emergency exit must be fully tracked toward the rear of the airplane to ensure unobstructed access to the emergency exit.

To meet smoke detection criteria, the cabin (OVHD) fan must be operating any time the aft cabin privacy curtain is closed. If the fan is inoperable, the curtain must remain open unless the toilet is in use.

Pressurization Differential
Normal (both valves) ………………….. 0.0 to 8.8 PSI ±0.1 PSI

Pressurization Source Selector
On airplanes 550-0481 and earlier, 0483 and 0484, operation in BOTH HI mode is not approved for takeoff, landing or at high power settings.

Icing Limitations Index
All anti-ice systems must be activated when operating in visible moisture at indicated outside air temperatures (IOAT) between +4°C (39°F) and -30°C (-22°F). The surface deice system should be activated when ice accumulations of at 1/4" to 1/2" are observed on the leading edge of either outboard wing. Activation of the system with accumulations of less than 1/4" may result in ice bridging on the wing. Accumulations greater than 1/4" may exceed the system's ice removal capabilities. Operation and/or testing of the system at IOAT below -40°C (-40°F) may result in boot cracking or failure of the boots to fully deflate.

The aircraft must be clear of all deposits of snow, ice, and frost adhering to the lifting and control surfaces immediately prior to takeoff.

Prolonged flight in severe icing conditions should be avoided as this may exceed the capabilities of the aircraft ice protection systems.

Note: Isopropyl alcohol conforming to TT-1-735 should be used for windshield ice protection.

 

Thrust Reversing limitations Index
During landing roll, reverse thrust power must be reduced to idle (thrust reverser levers at the idle reverse detent position) when airplane speed reaches 60 KIAS.

Maximum reverse thrust is limited to 94% N1 at ambient temperatures above -18°C or 92% N1 at ambient temperatures below -18°C.

Maximum allowable thrust reverser deployed time is 15 minutes in any 1-hour period.

Deployment of thrust reversers is prohibited when the aircraft is operating on sod, dirt, or gravel runways.

The drag chute may not be released while thrust reversers are deployed.

 

Oxygen System
The standard diluter demand oxygen mask qualifies as a quick-donning mask only if it is positioned around the neck.

The optional crew oxygen mask is a sweep-on diluter demand mask with selectable pressure breathing. The sweep-on mask qualifies as a quick-donning mask only if it is properly stowed.

Note: Headsets, eyeglasses or hats worn by the crew may interfere with the quick-donning capabilities of the optional oxygen masks.

 

Autopilot
During autopilot operation, either the pilot or copilot must be seated in the flight compartment with seat belt fastened.

The autopilot torque monitor must be functionally tested; if torque monitor functional test is not successful and/or if the [AP TORQUE] annunciator does not illuminate, autopilot operation is prohibited above 14,500 feet.

Continued autopilot operation is prohibited following abnormal operation or malfunctioning prior to corrective maintenance.


HF/ADF System
The ADF bearing information may be erratic when keying the HF transmitter. Should this occur, disregard the ADF bearing during periods of transmission.

Baggage Limitations

Baggage Compartment Weight Limitations Index

Maximum nose baggage compartment load .............................…350 LBS


Maximum cabin baggage compartment load.................................. 400 LBS


Maximum tailcone baggage compartment load ...... ........................200 LBS

 

Baggage Compartment Volume Limitations

Maximum nose baggage compartment volume…………………….17 cubic feet


Maximum cabin baggage compartment volume ............................ 34 cubic feet


Maximum tailcone baggage compartment volume .........................13 cubic feet

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